Contactor Schneider Electric LC1K 3P, rated insulation 690 V, Uimp 8 kV, coil 230 V AC

Schneider Electric LC1K0610P5 is a compact three-pole power contactor for switching and controlling three-phase circuits. It has a rated operational current of 6 A and a coil rated at 230 V AC, 50 Hz. The device features one normally open auxiliary contact and is specified with a rated insulation voltage of 690 V and an impulse withstand voltage (Uimp) of 8 kV. Its modular design allows panel or DIN-rail compatible mounting for use in industrial and commercial control panels.

Advantages

The LC1K0610P5 provides electromechanical switching with clear separation between control and load circuits, which simplifies maintenance and replacement. Its three-pole main contacts support three-phase switching of small loads while a single normally open auxiliary contact enables basic status signaling or interlock functions. The 230 V AC coil voltage matches common control supplies, and the compact footprint facilitates installation in switchboards and control cabinets.

Suitable for

• Switching and control of small three-phase motors up to the contactor's 6 A rating
• Control of resistive loads such as electric heaters and convection heaters
• Lighting circuits and small distribution circuits in commercial buildings
• Automation panels where a single normally open auxiliary contact is sufficient for status signaling

When it may not be suitable

This contactor is not suitable for loads that exceed its 6 A rated current; higher current motors or heavy-duty inductive loads require a higher-rated contactor with appropriate inrush current capacity. It also provides only one normally open auxiliary contact, so applications needing multiple auxiliary contacts or both NO and NC contacts will require additional auxiliary blocks or a different model. For DC control voltages or nonstandard coil voltages, choose a contactor with the matching coil specification.

Key specifications

• Number of poles: 3 (three-pole main contacts)
• Rated operational current: 6 A
• Coil voltage and frequency: 230 V AC, 50 Hz
• Auxiliary contacts: 1 normally open (1 NO)
• Rated insulation voltage: 690 V
• Impulse withstand voltage (Uimp): 8 kV
• Type of operation: electromechanical switching for AC loads
• Mounting: panel or DIN-rail compatible mounting

How to use

Install the contactor in a control panel or on a DIN rail following local electrical codes and Schneider Electric installation instructions. Connect the three-phase load conductors to the main power terminals and the supply conductors to the corresponding line terminals. Wire the 230 V AC control supply to the coil terminals. Use the normally open auxiliary contact for status indication, interlock circuits, or to drive control relays. Verify terminal tightening torque and appropriate protective device settings, then perform no-load operational tests before commissioning.

What to consider before purchase

• Confirm the continuous and starting load current does not exceed the contactor's 6 A rating
• Ensure the control supply is 230 V AC, 50 Hz to match the coil
• Assess whether a single normally open auxiliary contact meets your control and signaling requirements
• Check compatibility with existing mounting space, wiring layout, and protective devices in the panel

Usage recommendations

Pair the LC1K0610P5 with correctly sized overload protection and protective devices for the specific motor or load, maintain wiring and ambient temperature within manufacturer guidelines, and perform periodic inspections of contacts and terminal tightness as part of routine maintenance.