

The Schneider Electric TeSys Deca LC1D09E7 contactor is a power electromagnetic contactor designed for motor control and resistive loads. It features 3 poles with 3 normally open main contacts, a rated current of 9 A in AC-3 and AC-3e categories up to 440 V, and a 48 V AC control coil at 50/60 Hz. For three-phase motors, it supports power ratings of up to 4 kW at 380-400 V and includes as standard 1 NO auxiliary contact + 1 NC auxiliary contact.
The LC1D09E7 reference belongs to Schneider Electric's TeSys Deca family and uses screw terminals for both the power circuit and the control circuit. Its compact format, DIN rail or plate mounting, and wide range of accessories make it suitable for motor starters, automation panels, HVAC systems, pumps, fans, and numerous industrial applications.
The LC1D09E7 has 3 normally open main poles (3 NO), responsible for simultaneously connecting and disconnecting the three phases of a three-phase load.
In AC-3/AC-3e utilization category, Schneider Electric specifies a rated operational current of 9 A up to 440 V AC at an ambient temperature below 60 °C.
AC-3 category mainly applies to squirrel-cage motor switching, where the contactor closes during starting and opens when the motor is already running under normal conditions.
The permissible motor power depends on the supply voltage. Schneider Electric specifies for the LC1D09E7 in AC-3/AC-3e category:
On a typical 400 V three-phase network, the contactor is therefore rated for motors up to 4 kW, provided the motor rated current, switching frequency, and service conditions are compatible.
The E7 suffix identifies a 48 V AC control coil at 50/60 Hz in this reference.
When the coil receives the control voltage, the electromagnetic field causes the three main contacts to close. When power is removed, the mechanism returns the contacts to the open position.
The coil complies with the operating limits defined by Schneider Electric for this family:
The LC1D09E7 includes as standard 1 normally open auxiliary contact and 1 normally closed auxiliary contact.
These contacts are not part of the three main power poles and are intended for signaling, automation, and interlocking circuits.
The complete configuration is:
The auxiliary contacts can be used for functions such as:
Schneider Electric specifies that the 1 NO + 1 NC auxiliary contacts are mechanically linked in accordance with IEC 60947-5-1.
In addition, the normally closed contact has a mirror contact characteristic in accordance with IEC 60947-4-1, a feature especially useful in certain monitoring and safety circuits when the machine's overall design requires it.
In addition to motor control, the LC1D09E7 can be used for certain resistive or slightly inductive loads.
In AC-1 category, Schneider Electric specifies a rated operational current of up to 25 A at voltages up to 440 V and at an ambient temperature below 60 °C.
The 25 A AC-1 value should not be confused with the 9 A AC-3 rating: each category represents different load and switching conditions.
The contactor is specified for different utilization categories:
In AC-4 at 400 V, Schneider Electric specifies a motor power of approximately 2.2 kW.
The main circuit is designed to operate with:
Schneider Electric specifies for the main circuit a rated making capacity of 250 A at 440 V and a rated breaking capacity of 250 A at 440 V in accordance with IEC 60947.
These ratings correspond to contactor operation and do not constitute a short-circuit breaking capacity equivalent to that of a circuit breaker.
The installation must include properly coordinated external short-circuit protection.
For the power circuit, Schneider Electric indicates short-time withstand current values such as:
These data are useful when studying coordination with protection devices and other starter components.
The LC1D09E7 uses screw terminals for the power and control circuits, providing a conventional and robust connection.
Depending on the type and number of conductors, it supports connection configurations of approximately:
Exact cross-sections and tightening torque must be respected according to the conductor type and Schneider Electric instructions.
The contactor can be installed using:
This flexibility makes it suitable for both small automation panels and industrial electrical cabinets.
The Schneider Electric LC1D09E7 has compact dimensions:
Its width of only 45 mm makes it easy to install multiple contactors in panels where available space is limited.
Schneider Electric specifies a mechanical durability of up to 15 million cycles.
For AC-3 applications at 9 A and up to 440 V, the indicated electrical durability is approximately 2 million cycles.
In AC-1 at 25 A, electrical durability is approximately 0.6 million cycles.
The TeSys Deca LC1D09E7 supports a maximum operating frequency of up to 3,600 cycles per hour at 60 °C, within the utilization conditions established by Schneider Electric.
This high switching capacity makes it suitable for numerous repetitive automation processes.
The electromagnetic mechanism has short operating times:
These times facilitate integration into automation systems where fast and repeatable response is required.
The AC coil has:
These values are relevant for correctly sizing transformers and control circuit power supplies when several contactors are used.
The contactor has IP20 front protection under the conditions established by the manufacturer.
It is intended to be installed inside an enclosure or cabinet that provides the environmental protection level required by the installation.
The 9 A TeSys Deca contactor can be integrated into numerous automation and control applications:
The LC1D09E7 is part of the TeSys platform and can be combined with different compatible accessories to create complete control and protection solutions.
These include:
The specific reference for each accessory must be selected according to current, voltage, required function, and Schneider Electric compatibility tables.
The Schneider Electric TeSys Deca LC1D09E7 combines a 9 A AC-3/AC-3e rating, motor capacity up to 4 kW at 400 V, and a 48 V AC coil in a compact 45 mm wide contactor. The integrated 1 NO + 1 NC auxiliaries simplify the creation of interlocking, signaling, and automation circuits.
Its high mechanical life, screw terminals, DIN rail or plate mounting, and compatibility with TeSys accessories make it suitable for motor starters, pumps, fans, HVAC, and machinery.
Important: the LC1D09E7 is a switching and control device. It does not provide overload or short-circuit protection by itself. In motor applications, it must be combined with a motor circuit breaker, thermal overload relay, fuses, or a properly rated circuit breaker according to the motor and installation characteristics.