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LC1F500 coil flashing

Issue:
The LC1F500 flashes near the coil when the unit is energized. Is this normal?

Product Line:
IEC Contactors and Starters

Environment:
Tesys F Contactors

Cause:
Product Characteristics

Resolution:
This "coil flash" is normal. When the unit pulls in, the coil circuit is switched internally via a snap switch. When the first circuit is broken, there is a brief flash of light from the arc which is normal.