Schneider Electric LUCA12FU-LUB12 Motor Starter

Description:

The Telemecanique LUCA12FU standard control unit with LUB12 power base is a TeSys U combination motor starter designed for three-phase motors up to 12 A and 690 VAC, providing integrated thermal-magnetic motor protection with overload, short-circuit, phase-loss, and earth fault protection. Commonly installed in motor control centers, conveyors, pumps, compressors, packaging machinery, and industrial automation systems where compact, plug-in motor starters simplify installation and maintenance. Maintenance teams, OEMs, and system integrators use this combination motor starter for equipment repair, replacement, retrofit, and new motor control installations requiring reliable OEM motor protection.

Applications:

The Telemecanique LUCA12FU standard control unit, when paired with the LUB12 power base, provides dependable motor starting, switching, and protection for three-phase motors with adjustable overload settings from 3–12 A. It is widely installed in manufacturing facilities, water treatment plants, material handling systems, HVAC equipment, process automation machinery, and industrial control panels where integrated motor protection helps maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): LUCA12FU (with LUB12 Power Base)
• Manufacturer: Telemecanique (Schneider Electric)
• Product Type: Combination Motor Starter Control Unit
• Series: TeSys U
• Rated Voltage: 690 VAC
• Rated Current: Adjustable 3–12 A
• Coil Voltage: 110–240 VAC / 110–220 VDC
• Function: Thermal-Magnetic Motor Protection and Motor Starting
• Number of Poles: 3
• Mounting Style: Plug-in to LUB12 Power Base
• Compatible Systems: LUB12, LUB32, LUB38, LUB120, LUB320, LUB380 Power Bases; LU2B Reversing Contactor Breakers
• Protection Rating: Class 10 Thermal Overload, Short Circuit, Phase Loss, Phase Imbalance, Earth Fault Protection
• Replacement Type: OEM Direct Replacement

Common Replacements:

• Schneider Electric LUCA12FU
• Telemecanique LUCA12FU
• OEM Equivalent LUCA12FU