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Standard control unit, TeSys U, 4.5-18A, 3P motors, thermal magnetic protection, class 10, coil 24V AC
Key specifications
Rated current (Iu)Filter products by 18 A
Rated voltage (Ue)Filter products by 24 V
Number of polesFilter products by 3P
Coil voltage (Uc)Filter products by 24 V AC
Product SeriesFilter products by TeSys U

Schneider ElectricElectronic Motor Protection

LUCA18B – Standard control unit, TeSys U, 4.5-18A, 3P motors, thermal magnetic protection, class 10, coil 24V AC | Schneider Electric

Order code

List R1 611.00 Your price R1 095.48

Per unit · volume pricing available on request

excl. VAT R1 259.80 incl.

Listed in stock — availability is re-confirmed on every order

In stock — 1–2 working days if stocked locally, 3–5 working days if sourced

Standard control unit, TeSys U, 4.5-18A, 3P motors, thermal magnetic protection, class 10, coil 24V AC — Schneider Electric order code LUCA18B. Rated current 18 A; 3P; rated voltage 24 V; 24 V AC coil.

In stock — 1–2 working days if stocked locally, 3–5 working days if sourced

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Select a variant in this series

Rating18 A10 options
Poles3P2 options
Coil voltage24 V AC2 options
Rated voltage24 V4 options

Every option is a reference in this catalogue. A faded option changes more than one value — its nearest reference is linked.

Ordering & delivery
  • Contact us for bulk pricing, lead times and ordering codes.
  • Minimum order: 1 unit.
  • Manufacturer's standard warranty applies.
  • Collection from our branch, delivery in the Johannesburg area, and export across Africa on request.
  • Some items are held off-site rather than in our own warehouse — availability is confirmed on every order.
  • Authorised Schneider Electric distributor
  • Genuine product with manufacturer warranty
  • Formal quotations with written lead times

Overview

LUCA18B — Standard control unit, TeSys U, 4.5-18A, 3P motors, thermal magnetic protection, class 10, coil 24V AC by Schneider Electric. Listed under Electronic Motor Protection on the Schneider Electric catalogue at RMS-SE.Africa.

About LUCA18B

TeSys U standard control unit to be inserted in power bases LUB32, LUB32, LUB38 to form a TeSys U starter controller, for 3-phase motor applications up to 7.5kW@400V. It provides full protection to motors with a rated current Ir 4.5-18A (Ir adjustable), overload tripping class 10, short circuit at 13 x Irmax, overcurrent at 14.2 x Ir, phase loss, insulation fault (protection of equipment only). To be used with a 24V AC voltage for the control of the starter (through the control terminals A1/A2 located in the power base). Certified when used in conjunction with a LUB power base (IEC, UL, CSA, CCC, EAC, Marine), Green Premium compliant (RoHS/REACh).

LUCA18B key specifications

Key specifications: rated current 18 A; 3P; rated voltage 24 V; 24 V AC coil.

Ordering information for LUCA18B

  • Order code: LUCA18B
  • Manufacturer: Schneider Electric (formerly Telemecanique)
  • Range: TeSys U
  • GTIN / EAN: 3389110363920
  • Supplied: each
  • Weight: 0.121 kg
  • ETIM class: EC000617
  • Datasheet: manufacturer datasheet for LUCA18B

Ordering options in this range

Same product, different coil / control voltage:

  • LUCA18BL — 24 V DC

About the TeSys U range

TeSys U is a Schneider Electric range with 129 references listed on RMS-SE.Africa, from 1 A to 38 A. Coil voltages in the range: 24 V DC, 24 V AC. It spans Electronic Motor Protection, Motor Protection Circuit Breakers, Contactors.

LUCA18B — frequently asked questions

What is the rated current of LUCA18B?

LUCA18B is rated 18 A.

What coil or control voltage does LUCA18B use?

LUCA18B is supplied with a 24 V AC coil. Other coil voltages in the range appear under “Ordering options” above where the catalogue lists them.

How many poles does LUCA18B have?

LUCA18B is a 3P device.

Where is the datasheet for LUCA18B?

The manufacturer datasheet is linked under “Ordering information” above; the product page also carries the manufacturer’s documents where Schneider Electric publishes them.

Is LUCA18B a genuine Schneider Electric product?

Yes. LUCA18B is supplied through the manufacturer’s authorised channel with the standard Schneider Electric warranty, and every order is confirmed against stock before payment.

Documents

Published by the manufacturer for this part. Each one opens in a new tab.

Technical specifications

Data supplied by the manufacturer. Confirm against the official datasheet before ordering.

Identification & ordering

Product NameLUCA18B – Standard control unit, TeSys U, 4.5-18A, 3P motors, thermal magnetic protection, class 10, coil 24V AC Schneider Electric
BrandFilter products by Schneider Electric
Product SeriesFilter products by TeSys U
GTIN / EAN3389110363920
Lifecycle statusFilter products by Current
ETIM classFilter products by EC000617

Electrical ratings

Number of polesFilter products by 3P
Rated current (Iu)Filter products by 18 A
Rated voltage (Ue)Filter products by 24 V
Operating VoltageFilter products by 24V

Power & coil

Coil voltage (Uc)Filter products by 24 V AC

Documents

DatasheetView on the Schneider Electric site

Other specifications

Rated power kwFilter products by 7.5 kW at 400 V
Related CategoriesFilter products by Plug – in Relays, Filter products by Timers & Control Relays
SKU/Code/PartnumberLUCA18B
Iternational GTIN3389110363920
Mount TypeFilter products by Plug-in

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Quick answers

What is LUCA18B?

LUCA18B is the order code for Standard control unit, TeSys U, 4.5-18A, 3P motors, thermal magnetic protection, class 10, coil 24V AC. It belongs to our Electronic Motor Protection range. RMS-SE.Africa supplies it as genuine Schneider Electric product, sourced through the manufacturer's distribution channel.

What is the rated current of LUCA18B?

Schneider Electric rates Standard control unit, TeSys U, 4.5-18A, 3P motors, thermal magnetic protection, class 10, coil 24V AC at 18 A. It is a 3P-pole device.

What voltage is LUCA18B rated for?

Schneider Electric rates it for 24 V.

What control voltage does LUCA18B take?

Schneider Electric specifies a control voltage of 24 V AC.

Is it available?

It is listed as in stock. Availability is re-confirmed on every order before any payment is taken, so what you order is what actually ships.

How do I get a formal quotation?

Use "Add to quote" and submit the quote basket. The RMS team prices every line, confirms stock, and emails you a formal quotation with written lead times — and you can accept it online to turn it into an order.

Do I pay when I order?

No. Checkout submits the order without payment; we confirm stock for every line first, then email you a secure payment link for the order.