The LC1D256GD contactor by Schneider Electric is a reliable and efficient control solution for various applications.
Product ModelLC1D256GD
Product ID31652
Stock on Request
Last updated: 8/29/2026
Key Features
1
FeatureHigh-performance AC-3/AC-3e rated for 440V, 25A
2
FeatureFast closing time of 63 ±15 ms and opening time of 20 ±20 ms
3
FeatureSuitable for 3600 cycles/hour at 60 °C
4
FeatureExternal lugs-ring terminals for easy control circuit connection
5
FeatureDurable design for long-lasting operation
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-1AC-3AC-4AC-3e
Poles description
3P
[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
125 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
3
[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
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)
