Schneider Electric LC1D12BD AC Magnetic Contactor

Schneider Electric LC1D12BD TeSys Deca AC magnetic contactor is a three-pole, normally open (3NO) switching device intended for AC-3 motor control and other inductive loads in industrial automation. It features a 24 V DC coil and a 12 A current rating, suitable for energizing small to medium motors in applications such as conveyors, machine tools, fans, pumps, and packaging lines. Operated by energizing the 24 V DC coil, the contactor closes its three normally open contacts to feed the load; when de-energized, the contacts resume open. In AC-3 duty, the LC1D12BD is specified for voltages up to 440 V AC, with U.S. catalog listings sometimes quoting compatibility up to 480 V AC (7.5 HP at 480 VAC), expanding its usable range in North American systems. The device provides a robust short-circuit current rating of up to 100 kA SCCR, helping protect downstream equipment in fault conditions. Availability includes an open-style enclosure with screw-clamp terminals in many markets for straightforward wiring; other regional variants may present different terminal configurations. Designed for reliability in panel installations, this TeSys Deca contactor aligns with Schneider Electric’s family of TeSys D devices, delivering consistent actuation, easy integration with control circuits, and predictable life under repeated switching cycles.