The Schneider Electric LC1D18 BD is a 18A rated, industrial-grade electromechanical contactor from the renowned Telemecanique D-Line series. Designed for 24V DC coil operation, it is used for remote control and switching of electrical power circuits, primarily for motor control but also applicable to resistive, capacitive, and lighting loads.
Specifications
Parameter Specification
Product Series Telemecanique D-Line (LC1D Series)
Model LC1D18
Coil Voltage 24V DC
Utilization Category AC-3 (Squirrel cage motor: Starting, switching off)
AC-1 (Non-inductive or slightly inductive loads)
Rated Operational Current (Ie) 18 A at 400V AC for AC-3 duty
Rated Thermal Current (Ith) 25 A
Motor Power Rating 7.5 kW / 10 HP at 400V AC, 3-phase
Poles 3 Normally Open (NO) Main Poles
Auxiliary Contacts BD Configuration = 1 Normally Open (NO) + 1 Normally Closed (NC) contact block, mechanically linked.
Rated Insulation Voltage (Ui) 690 V
Rated Operational Voltage (Ue) Up to 690 V AC
Control Circuit (Coil) 24V DC
Power consumption: ~4.5 W (Pull-in), ~1.5 W (Holding)
Mechanical Life 30 million operations
Electrical Life 1.5 million operations at AC-3, 18A
Mounting DIN Rail (35mm) or Panel Mount (via screw holes)
Terminals Screw-clamp terminals for main and auxiliary circuits
Connection Main circuit: Up to 6 mm² wire
Control circuit: Up to 2.5 mm² wire
Standards IEC/EN 60947-4-1, UL 508, CSA C22.2 No. 14, CCC, CE
Ambient Temperature -25°C to +60°C (operation)
-40°C to +80°C (storage)