SchneiderContactors and Protection Relays

LC1D256BD

Name: LC1D256BD
Brand: Schneider
SKU: LC1D256BD

Compact, non-reversing IEC contactor for industrial and HVAC applications.

Product ModelLC1D256BD

Product ID31565

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Last updated: 8/29/2026

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Key Features

1
FeatureCompact design with 45mm width for easy installation.
2
FeatureDIN-rail mounting or screw fixing for versatile mounting options.
3
FeatureRated for 7.5HP at 200 to 208VAC, 7.5HP at 240VAC, 15HP at 480VAC, and 20HP at 600VAC.
4
FeatureCompliant with IEC60335-1 for improved fire resistance and dustproof auxiliaries.
5
FeatureSustainable by Design with Green Premium commitment to environmental performance.

Technical Specifications

Detailed engineering parameters based on manufacturer documentation

Specifications may be subject to change without notice

Parameter

Value

Parameter

Value

Range of Product

TeSys Deca

Product or Component Type

Contactor

Device short name

LC1D

Contactor application

Motor controlResistive load

Utilisation category

AC-3AC-1AC-4AC-3e

Poles description

[Ue] rated operational voltage

Power circuit <= 690 V AC 25...400 HzPower circuit <= 300 V DC

[Ie] rated operational current

25 A (at <140 °F (60 °C)) at <= 440 V AC AC-3 for power circuit40 A (at <140 °F (60 °C)) at <= 440 V AC AC-1 for power circuit25 A (at <140 °F (60 °C)) at <= 440 V AC AC-3e for power circuit

[Uc] control circuit voltage

24 V DC

Motor power kW

5.5 kW at 220...230 V AC 50/60 Hz (AC-3)11 kW at 380...400 V AC 50/60 Hz (AC-3)11 kW at 415...440 V AC 50/60 Hz (AC-3)15 kW at 500 V AC 50/60 Hz (AC-3)15 kW at 660...690 V AC 50/60 Hz (AC-3)5.5 kW at 400 V AC 50/60 Hz (AC-4)5.5 kW at 220...230 V AC 50/60 Hz (AC-3e)11 kW at 380...400 V AC 50/60 Hz (AC-3e)11 kW at 415...440 V AC 50/60 Hz (AC-3e)15 kW at 500 V AC 50/60 Hz (AC-3e)15 kW at 660...690 V AC 50/60 Hz (AC-3e)

Maximum Horse Power Rating

3 hp at 230/240 V AC 50/60 Hz for 1 phase motors2 hp at 115 V AC 50/60 Hz for 1 phase motors7.5 hp at 230/240 V AC 50/60 Hz for 3 phase motors15 hp at 460/480 V AC 50/60 Hz for 3 phase motors20 hp at 575/600 V AC 50/60 Hz for 3 phase motors7.5 hp at 200/208 V AC 50/60 Hz for 3 phase motors

Compatibility code

LC1D

Pole contact composition

3 NO

Protective cover

With

[Ith] conventional free air thermal current

10 A (at 140 °F (60 °C)) for signalling circuit40 A (at 140 °F (60 °C)) for power circuit

Irms rated making capacity

140 A AC for signalling circuit conforming to IEC 60947-5-1250 A DC for signalling circuit conforming to IEC 60947-5-1450 A at 440 V for power circuit conforming to IEC 60947

Rated breaking capacity

450 A at 440 V for power circuit conforming to IEC 60947

[Icw] rated short-time withstand current

240 A 104 °F (40 °C) - 10 s for power circuit380 A 104 °F (40 °C) - 1 s for power circuit50 A 104 °F (40 °C) - 10 min for power circuit120 A 104 °F (40 °C) - 1 min for power circuit100 A - 1 s for signalling circuit120 A - 500 ms for signalling circuit140 A - 100 ms for signalling circuit

Associated fuse rating

10 A gG for signalling circuit conforming to IEC 60947-5-163 A gG at <= 690 V coordination type 1 for power circuit40 A gG at <= 690 V coordination type 2 for power circuit

Average impedance

2 mOhm - Ith 40 A 50 Hz for power circuit

Power dissipation per pole

3.2 W AC-11.25 W AC-31.25 W AC-3e

[Ui] rated insulation voltage

Power circuit 690 V IEC 60947-4-1Power circuit 600 V CSAPower circuit 600 V ULSignalling circuit 690 V IEC 60947-1Signalling circuit 600 V CSASignalling circuit 600 V UL

Overvoltage category

III

Pollution degree

[Uimp] rated impulse withstand voltage

6 kV IEC 60947

Safety reliability level

B10d = 1369863 cycles contactor with nominal load EN/ISO 13849-1B10d = 20000000 cycles contactor with mechanical load EN/ISO 13849-1

Mechanical durability

30 Mcycles

Electrical durability

1.65 Mcycles 25 A AC-3 <= 440 V1.4 Mcycles 40 A AC-1 <= 440 V1.65 Mcycles 25 A AC-3e <= 440 V

Control circuit type

DC standard

Coil technology

Built-in bidirectional peak limiting diode suppressor

Control circuit voltage limits

0.1...0.25 Uc -40...158 °F (-40...70 °C) drop-out DC0.7...1.25 Uc -40...140 °F (-40...60 °C) operational DC1...1.25 Uc 140...158 °F (60...70 °C) operational DC

Inrush power in W

5.4 W 68 °F (20 °C))

Hold-in power consumption in W

5.4 W 68 °F (20 °C)

Operating time

63 Â±15 % ms closing20 Â±20 % ms opening

Time constant

28 ms

Maximum operating rate

3600 cyc/h at 60 °C

Connections - terminals

Control circuit: lugs-ring terminals - external diameter: 0.3 in (8 mm)Power circuit: lugs-ring terminals - external diameter: 0.4 in (10 mm)

Tightening torque

Control circuit 15.05 lbf.in (1.7 N.m) lugs-ring terminals flat Ã 6 mm M3.5Control circuit 15.05 lbf.in (1.7 N.m) lugs-ring terminals Philips No 2 M3.5Power circuit 22.1 lbf.in (2.5 N.m) lugs-ring terminals flat Ã 8 mm M4Power circuit 22.1 lbf.in (2.5 N.m) lugs-ring terminals Philips No 2 M4Control circuit 15.05 lbf.in (1.7 N.m) screw clamp terminals pozidriv No 2Power circuit 22.1 lbf.in (2.5 N.m) screw clamp terminals pozidriv No 2

Auxiliary contact composition

1 NO + 1 NC

Auxiliary contacts type

Mechanically linked 1 NO + 1 NC IEC 60947-5-1Mirror contact 1 NC IEC 60947-4-1

Signalling circuit frequency

25...400 Hz

Minimum switching voltage

17 V for signalling circuit

Minimum switching current

5 mA for signalling circuit

Insulation resistance

> 10 MOhm for signalling circuit

Non-overlap time

1.5 ms on de-energisation between NC and NO contact1.5 ms on energisation between NC and NO contact

Mounting Support

RailPlate

Standards

CSA C22.2 No 14EN 60947-4-1EN 60947-5-1IEC 60947-4-1IEC 60947-5-1UL 60947-4-1IEC 60335-1:Clause 30.2IEC 60335-2-40:Annex JJUL 60335-2-40:Annex JJCSA C22.2 No 60947-4-1

Product Certifications

ULCCCCSAMarineUKCAEACCB Scheme

IP degree of protection

IP20 front face IEC 60529

Protective treatment

THIEC 60068-2-30

Climatic withstand

IACS E10 exposure to damp heat IEC 60947-1 Annex Q category D exposure to damp heat

Permissible ambient air temperature around the device

-40...140 °F (-40...60 °C)140...158 °F (60...70 °C) with derating

Operating altitude

0...9842.52 ft (0...3000 m)

Fire resistance

1562 °F (850 °C) IEC 60695-2-1

Flame retardance

V1 conforming to UL 94

Mechanical robustness

Vibrations contactor open 2 Gn, 5...300 Hz) Vibrations contactor closed 4 Gn, 5...300 Hz) Shocks contactor closed 15 Gn for 11 ms) Shocks contactor open 8 Gn for 11 ms)

Height

3.3 in (85 mm)

Width

1.8 in (45 mm)

Depth

4.0 in (101 mm)

Net Weight

1.17 lb(US) (0.53 kg)