Schneider LC1F500 Contactor

Rango: TeSys F (High-power imported contactor, interrumpido)

Model naming rule:

LC1F500 + Coil suffix

LC1F: TeSys F 3-contactor de polo

500: Corriente operativa nominal 500 A under utilisation category AC-3 at 440 V

Suffix examples:

M7: C.A. 220 V, 50/60 Hz (Modelo más común: LC1F500M7)

P7: C.A. 380 V

DE: corriente continua 48 V

⚠️ Recommended replacement after discontinuation: LC1G500 (New-generation TeSys Giga)

2. Main Electrical Parameters

Circuito principal

Número de polos: 3PAG, 3NO (3 contactos principales normalmente abiertos)

Tensión nominal de aislamiento Ui: 1000 V

AC-3 (Carga del motor, 55°C): 500 A

AC-1 (Carga resistiva, 40°C): 700 A

Rated short-time withstand current Icw: 4200 A / 10 s

Controllable Motor Power (AC-3)

220 V: 147 kilovatios

380/400 V: 250 kilovatios

415 V: 280 kilovatios

440 V: 295 kilovatios

690 V: 335 kilovatios

Parámetros de la bobina (Take AC coil M7 as example)

Inrush power: 1100 Virginia

Hold-in power: 18 Virginia

Rango de voltaje de funcionamiento: 0.85～1.1 × Uc

Closing time: 40～65 ms; Opening time: 100～170 ms

Vida útil & Maximum Operating Rate

Durabilidad mecánica: 10 millones de ciclos

Frecuencia máxima de funcionamiento: 2400 ciclos/hora

3. Construcción & Montaje

Conexión del circuito principal: Bolt connection for busbars or cable lugs, par de apriete 35 Nuevo Méjico

Control terminal tightening torque: 1.2 Nuevo Méjico

Dimensión general (Ancho × Alto × Fondo): Aprox.. 233 × 238 × 232 milímetros

Montaje: Montaje con tornillos de placa base

4. Accesorios compatibles

Relé de sobrecarga térmica

Matching electronic thermal relay: LR9F7375 (132～220 A)

Nota: Direct mounting between LC1F500 and LR9F7375 requires swapping Phase A and Phase C terminals of the thermal relay for alignment.

Contactos auxiliares

LA1F, LA8F auxiliary contact modules (Sin contactos auxiliares incorporados; need to be ordered separately).

Enclavamiento mecánico

LA7F406 (For forward/reversing circuit).

5. Important Discontinuation Notice

LC1F500 series including LC1F500M7 / LC1F500Q7 are fully discontinued.

Stock spare parts are gradually depleted. Para nuevos proyectos, select the replacement directly:

✅ LC1G500KUEN (Wide voltage coil 100–250 V AC/DC)

✅ LC1G500LSEA (200–500 V AC/DC)

LC1G500 shares the same current rating, but dimension differs; cabinet layout needs hole dimension verification.

6. Aplicaciones típicas

3-phase fans, bombas de agua, compresores de aire, trituradoras, variable frequency drive mains bypass and other LV motor circuits up to 250 kilovatios.

Si es necesario, puedo proporcionar:

1) Complete dimension drawing of LC1F500;

2) Comparison checklist for LC1F500 ↔ LC1G500 replacement;

3) Full coil voltage model list.

Schneider LC1F500 (TeSys F Series)

✅ Mechanical durability: 10 millones de ciclos (10×10⁶ cycles)

Test condition: Tensión de control nominal, operación sin carga.

Supplementary reference parameters:

1. Durabilidad eléctrica (AC-3, 400 V, 500 A): Aprox.. 150,000 ciclos;
2. Frecuencia máxima de funcionamiento: 2400 ciclos/hora;
3. Recordatorios: Este modelo esta descatalogado; replacement model LC1G500.

Official Replacement Models for Schneider LC1F500 (TeSys F)

LC1F500 full series discontinued. Official upgrade series: TeSys Giga LC1G500 (3-polo). It offers identical electrical rating: 500 A under AC-3 at 440 V.

1. Primary Direct Replacement Models (Sorted by Coil Voltage)

Model description:

KUEN: Versión estándar, 100~250 V (Top choice to replace M7)

LSEA: Advanced version, 200~500 V (To replace Q7)

EHEA: Advanced version, 48~130 V (To replace F7)

2. Critical Notes During Replacement
3. Mounting dimensions are not interchangeable

LC1G width is roughly 35% narrower than LC1F;

✅ To reuse existing mounting holes: Install adaptation base LA9GRFB2 (Suitable for LC1G265～500), no new drilling required.

2. Accessories are incompatible; old LC1F accessories cannot be reused

Original: LA1F auxiliary contacts, LA7F mechanical interlock cannot be mounted on LC1G

New accessories for LC1G:

Contactos auxiliares: LA9G series

Enclavamiento mecánico: LA9G970 (Horizontal forward/reversing)

3. Matching thermal overload relay updated

Original matched LR9F7375; LC1G500 matches LR9G series electronic thermal relays.

4. Performance Comparison

Durabilidad mecánica: LC1F500 = 10 millones de ciclos; LC1G500 = 8 millones de ciclos

AC-3 rated current: Idéntico 500 A @440 V

LC1G Advantages: Electronic wide-voltage coil, stronger voltage fluctuation resistance, contact wear diagnosis available.

3. Alternative Solutions for Two Scenarios
4. Emergency spare parts solution

For urgent on-site maintenance: Purchase original stocked LC1F500 from market (Price increased, supply tight, watch out for refurbished units). Not allowed for new projects.

2. Cross-brand alternative (Non-Schneider OEM)

Siemens 3RT1075, ABB AF580; Only applicable for retrofit projects, not recommended for new cabinet design.

Simplified Selection Advice

For most domestic working conditions (Original coil AC220V LC1F500M7)

👉 Preferred option: LC1G500KUEN + LA9GRFB2 adaptation base (If original mounting holes need reservation)

Service Life Parameters of Schneider LC1G500 (TeSys Giga)

1. Mechanical Durability (Official Rating)

8 millones de ciclos (8×10⁶ cycles)

Tested under no-load condition with rated control voltage.

Compare with old LC1F500: Durabilidad mecánica 10 millones de ciclos, ligeramente más bajo.

2. Durabilidad eléctrica (AC-3, 400 V, 500 A Motor Load)

✅ Official standard reference value: 150,000 ciclos (Same as LC1F500 datasheet value)

Observaciones importantes:

1. Electrical durability is not a fixed value, affected by operating frequency, corriente de arranque, temperatura ambiente, surge suppression and start-stop frequency;
2. Under AC-3e (Heavy-duty frequent start-stop), electrical durability will be significantly lower than 150,000 ciclos;
3. Under AC-4 (Inching, reverse braking), electrical durability is only 20,000～30,000 cycles;
4. Under AC-1 resistive load (Heaters), electrical durability can reach more than 500,000 ciclos.
5. Extra Key Advantages (LC1G VS LC1F)

LC1G500 supports independent replacement of main contact assembly!

When contacts are burned out, only the contact module needs replacement instead of the whole contactor, greatly reducing long-term maintenance cost; LC1F500 does not support separate contact replacement. Once contacts are damaged, the whole unit must be replaced.

4. Maximum Allowable Operating Frequency

AC-3: 600 ciclos/hora

AC-3e: 600 ciclos/hora

AC-1: 300 ciclos/hora

AC-4: 150 ciclos/hora

Service Life Comparison Table: LC1F500 ↔ LC1G500