LRD Thermal Overload Relay | 0.1A-65A Motor Protection Relay

LRD Thermal Overload Relay | 0.1A-65A Motor Protection Relay

The LRD series thermal overload relay is a dedicated motor protection accessory perfectly matched with LC1D 3P AC contactors, covering adjustable current range from 0.1A to 65A. Equipped with phase loss protection, temperature compensation design and dual manual/auto reset function, it integrates clear trip status indicator and standard 1NO+1NC auxiliary contacts. Compliant with IEC60947-4-1 & GB14048.4 standards, it safeguards three-phase motors against overload, phase loss and unbalanced current faults, widely used in industrial machinery, pumps, fans and automation control panels.

The LRD series thermal overload relay is a dedicated motor protection accessory perfectly matched with LC1D 3P AC contactors, covering adjustable current range from 0.1A to 65A. Equipped with phase loss protection, temperature compensation design and dual manual/auto reset function, it integrates clear trip status indicator and standard 1NO+1NC auxiliary contacts. Compliant with IEC60947-4-1 & GB14048.4 standards, it safeguards three-phase motors against overload, phase loss and unbalanced current faults, widely used in industrial machinery, pumps, fans and automation control panels.

1. Product Overview

The LRD series thermal overload relay is an official matched protection component for LC1D three-phase AC contactors, designed to provide all-round safety protection for asynchronous three-phase motors. The full series covers an ultra-wide adjustable current range of 0.1A to 65A, with multiple sub-models to match small low-power to medium-large industrial motors.

Manufactured under strict Schneider original standards and compliant with IEC60947-4-1 international & GB14048.4 national standards, this relay adopts bimetallic thermal induction principle with built-in temperature compensation module. It supports phase loss anti-burn protection, switchable manual/automatic reset, visible trip action indicator and standard 1NO+1NC signal contacts. Plug-in modular design enables direct quick assembly on corresponding LC1D contactors, widely applied in machine tools, HVAC, water pumps, compressors and automated production lines.

2. Core Product Features

1. Full Wide Current Range (0.1A ~ 65A)

Complete LRD sub-models cover every common motor rated current from tiny 0.1A miniature motors up to 65A medium-power motors, fully compatible with LC1D09 to LC1D65 contactors, one-stop selection for all motor control projects.

2. Built-in Phase Loss Protection

Unique internal phase loss detection structure. When single-phase power cuts off, uneven heating of internal bimetallic strips triggers fast tripping, effectively avoiding permanent motor winding burnout caused by single-phase operation.

3. Professional Temperature Compensation Design

Adopts independent temperature compensation bimetallic strip. It automatically calibrates trip threshold with ambient temperature changes, ensuring stable and accurate overload protection performance in cold winter and high-temperature factory workshops without false tripping or failure to trip.

4. Dual Reset Modes with Visible Action Indicator

  • Manual Reset: Red STOP button, lock after tripping, manual reset required, ideal for manned high-safety equipment
  • Auto Reset: Blue RESET toggle switch to switch mode, auto reset after cooling down for unattended circulating equipment
  • Transparent window trip indicator clearly shows overload trip status at a glance

5. Standard 1NO + 1NC Auxiliary Contacts

  • 95-96 NC contact: Series into contactor coil circuit to cut off motor power during overload fault
  • 97-98 NO contact: Output fault alarm signal to indicator lights, buzzers or PLC monitoring systems

6. Original Schneider Craft & Safe Material

  • High-purity copper plug pins, low resistance, stable heat dissipation, long service life
  • Flame-retardant anti-aging engineering plastic housing, anti-interference internal circuit
  • Plug-and-play structure, no extra installation brackets needed, save cabinet layout space

7. Authoritative Standard Certification

Fully compliant with IEC60947-4-1 international electrical standard and GB14048.4 Chinese national standard, passes strict short-circuit, temperature rise and durability laboratory tests.

3. Working Conditions

This LRD thermal relay maintains stable protection performance under standard industrial environments:
  1. Ambient operating temperature: -20℃ ~ +55℃
  2. Protection grade: IP20, only installed inside indoor control distribution cabinets, not suitable for outdoor exposed, splash water environments
  3. Surrounding atmosphere: Free of corrosive gas, flammable dust and conductive particles
  4. Altitude: Stable normal performance below 2000 meters above sea level
  5. Vibration resistance: Tolerate regular mechanical vibration of production workshops, avoid continuous strong impact
  6. Humidity: Relative humidity ≤85%, no condensation on the relay surface

4. Unified General Technical Specifications

Parameter Unified Specification for All LRD Series
Matching Contactor LC1D09 ~ LC1D65 3P AC contactors
Adjustable Current Range 0.1A ~ 65A (multiple sub-models optional)
Protection Principle Bimetallic thermal induction + temperature compensation
Core Protection Functions Overload / Phase Loss / Three-phase Current Unbalance
Reset Mode Switchable Manual Reset / Auto Reset
Auxiliary Contacts 1 Normally Open (97-98) + 1 Normally Closed (95-96)
Conductive Terminal Material High-purity solid copper plug pins
Compliance Standards IEC60947-4-1, GB14048.4
Housing Material Flame-retardant anti-aging engineering plastic
Mounting Method Direct plug-in matched with LC1D contactor

5. Typical Applications

  • CNC machine tools, textile machinery, printing automated production lines
  • Fan, water pump, air conditioner, refrigeration compressor control panels
  • Lifting equipment, conveying machinery, agricultural irrigation motors
  • Factory workshop power distribution cabinets, building HVAC systems
  • Small medium industrial three-phase motor start-stop control units
  • Solar equipment, charging station auxiliary motor protection circuits

6. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What LC1D contactor does each LRD model match?

  • LRD06 ~ LRD16: Matches LC1D09 / LC1D12 / LC1D18
  • LRD21 ~ LRD32: Matches LC1D25 / LC1D32
  • LRD40 ~ LRD65: Matches LC1D40 / LC1D50 / LC1D65

2. What is the function of temperature compensation?

Without temperature compensation, the relay trip point will drift in hot or cold environments, causing false tripping or no protection. The built-in compensation strip automatically offsets ambient temperature influence to keep protection accuracy consistent all year round.

3. How to switch between manual and auto reset?

Slide the blue RESET toggle switch on the side of the relay to switch modes: slide up for auto reset, slide down for manual locked reset.

4. Can this relay protect motors against single-phase loss?

Yes, all LRD series integrate phase loss protection. Once one phase is disconnected, the relay trips rapidly to prevent motor burnout from single-phase operation.

5. How to select the correct LRD current model for my motor?

Check the rated current value printed on the three-phase motor nameplate, select the LRD sub-model whose adjustable current range fully covers this rated current.

6. Can the LRD thermal relay work alone without a contactor?

It cannot work independently. It must be plugged onto a matched LC1D series AC contactor to form a complete motor control and overload protection circuit.

7. Technical documentation and support

Download the full datasheet for detailed specifications, wiring diagrams and trip coordination guides.
Please contact our technical team for custom configuration or OEM/ODM solutions for your project.
Request a quote with details about your project for volume pricing, lead times, and compliance certifications.

1. Product Overview

The LRD series thermal overload relay is an official matched protection component for LC1D three-phase AC contactors, designed to provide all-round safety protection for asynchronous three-phase motors. The full series covers an ultra-wide adjustable current range of 0.1A to 65A, with multiple sub-models to match small low-power to medium-large industrial motors.

Manufactured under strict Schneider original standards and compliant with IEC60947-4-1 international & GB14048.4 national standards, this relay adopts bimetallic thermal induction principle with built-in temperature compensation module. It supports phase loss anti-burn protection, switchable manual/automatic reset, visible trip action indicator and standard 1NO+1NC signal contacts. Plug-in modular design enables direct quick assembly on corresponding LC1D contactors, widely applied in machine tools, HVAC, water pumps, compressors and automated production lines.

2. Core Product Features

1. Full Wide Current Range (0.1A ~ 65A)

Complete LRD sub-models cover every common motor rated current from tiny 0.1A miniature motors up to 65A medium-power motors, fully compatible with LC1D09 to LC1D65 contactors, one-stop selection for all motor control projects.

2. Built-in Phase Loss Protection

Unique internal phase loss detection structure. When single-phase power cuts off, uneven heating of internal bimetallic strips triggers fast tripping, effectively avoiding permanent motor winding burnout caused by single-phase operation.

3. Professional Temperature Compensation Design

Adopts independent temperature compensation bimetallic strip. It automatically calibrates trip threshold with ambient temperature changes, ensuring stable and accurate overload protection performance in cold winter and high-temperature factory workshops without false tripping or failure to trip.

4. Dual Reset Modes with Visible Action Indicator

  • Manual Reset: Red STOP button, lock after tripping, manual reset required, ideal for manned high-safety equipment
  • Auto Reset: Blue RESET toggle switch to switch mode, auto reset after cooling down for unattended circulating equipment
  • Transparent window trip indicator clearly shows overload trip status at a glance

5. Standard 1NO + 1NC Auxiliary Contacts

  • 95-96 NC contact: Series into contactor coil circuit to cut off motor power during overload fault
  • 97-98 NO contact: Output fault alarm signal to indicator lights, buzzers or PLC monitoring systems

6. Original Schneider Craft & Safe Material

  • High-purity copper plug pins, low resistance, stable heat dissipation, long service life
  • Flame-retardant anti-aging engineering plastic housing, anti-interference internal circuit
  • Plug-and-play structure, no extra installation brackets needed, save cabinet layout space

7. Authoritative Standard Certification

Fully compliant with IEC60947-4-1 international electrical standard and GB14048.4 Chinese national standard, passes strict short-circuit, temperature rise and durability laboratory tests.

3. Working Conditions

This LRD thermal relay maintains stable protection performance under standard industrial environments:
  1. Ambient operating temperature: -20℃ ~ +55℃
  2. Protection grade: IP20, only installed inside indoor control distribution cabinets, not suitable for outdoor exposed, splash water environments
  3. Surrounding atmosphere: Free of corrosive gas, flammable dust and conductive particles
  4. Altitude: Stable normal performance below 2000 meters above sea level
  5. Vibration resistance: Tolerate regular mechanical vibration of production workshops, avoid continuous strong impact
  6. Humidity: Relative humidity ≤85%, no condensation on the relay surface

4. Unified General Technical Specifications

Parameter Unified Specification for All LRD Series
Matching Contactor LC1D09 ~ LC1D65 3P AC contactors
Adjustable Current Range 0.1A ~ 65A (multiple sub-models optional)
Protection Principle Bimetallic thermal induction + temperature compensation
Core Protection Functions Overload / Phase Loss / Three-phase Current Unbalance
Reset Mode Switchable Manual Reset / Auto Reset
Auxiliary Contacts 1 Normally Open (97-98) + 1 Normally Closed (95-96)
Conductive Terminal Material High-purity solid copper plug pins
Compliance Standards IEC60947-4-1, GB14048.4
Housing Material Flame-retardant anti-aging engineering plastic
Mounting Method Direct plug-in matched with LC1D contactor

5. Typical Applications

  • CNC machine tools, textile machinery, printing automated production lines
  • Fan, water pump, air conditioner, refrigeration compressor control panels
  • Lifting equipment, conveying machinery, agricultural irrigation motors
  • Factory workshop power distribution cabinets, building HVAC systems
  • Small medium industrial three-phase motor start-stop control units
  • Solar equipment, charging station auxiliary motor protection circuits

6. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What LC1D contactor does each LRD model match?

  • LRD06 ~ LRD16: Matches LC1D09 / LC1D12 / LC1D18
  • LRD21 ~ LRD32: Matches LC1D25 / LC1D32
  • LRD40 ~ LRD65: Matches LC1D40 / LC1D50 / LC1D65

2. What is the function of temperature compensation?

Without temperature compensation, the relay trip point will drift in hot or cold environments, causing false tripping or no protection. The built-in compensation strip automatically offsets ambient temperature influence to keep protection accuracy consistent all year round.

3. How to switch between manual and auto reset?

Slide the blue RESET toggle switch on the side of the relay to switch modes: slide up for auto reset, slide down for manual locked reset.

4. Can this relay protect motors against single-phase loss?

Yes, all LRD series integrate phase loss protection. Once one phase is disconnected, the relay trips rapidly to prevent motor burnout from single-phase operation.

5. How to select the correct LRD current model for my motor?

Check the rated current value printed on the three-phase motor nameplate, select the LRD sub-model whose adjustable current range fully covers this rated current.

6. Can the LRD thermal relay work alone without a contactor?

It cannot work independently. It must be plugged onto a matched LC1D series AC contactor to form a complete motor control and overload protection circuit.

7. Technical documentation and support

Download the full datasheet for detailed specifications, wiring diagrams and trip coordination guides.
Please contact our technical team for custom configuration or OEM/ODM solutions for your project.
Request a quote with details about your project for volume pricing, lead times, and compliance certifications.

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