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What replaced Integral 18 and 32 DOL starters - LD1, LD3, LD4, LB1 and LB6?
You can replace Integral with TeSys Ultra, although it is not a direct replacement and in some applications all the functionalities might not be available. This relates to the vast range of purpose-made accessories that the Integral offered but are not available in TeSys Ultra. You can still achieve the functionalities but that needs to be checked case by case and using other ranges of products and / or combinations of accessories

This FAQ only focuses on the base units and the control units. For more complex arrangements you can contact us to discuss alternatives.

Integral Replaced by TeSys Ultra

Integral 18 and Integral 32 DOL (old model)                                                                                          TeSys Ultra - LUB (new model)



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The Integral 18 and 32 series starters have been discontinued. They have been replaced by the TeSys Ultra series.
The old Integral and the current range TeSys U serve similar purposes but they are very different devices.
  • Integral - was very much "traditional" and conventional technology.
  • TeSys U - employs different, more modern and efficient structures and technology, therefore there is no compatibility or interchangeability between any of the parts. This means that to replace any part of the Integral starter will require changing the complete unit for a TeSys U as there are no directly equivalent parts.

To replace the simple motor starter aspect is easy. A basic TeSys Ultra Motor Starter comprises only 2 parts, the base unit (1) which contains the contactor (non-reversing) , rated at up to 12A, 32A (LUB12 or LUB32 respectively) and a Control unit (2), which determines both the control voltage and the overload current range.

Tesys U base and control unit

There are 3 levels of control unit (2) with varying levels of functionality, Standard (LUCA) Advanced (LUCB, LUCC and LUCD) and a Magnetic only version (LUCL).
When replacing Integral it is probably best to go with the Advanced unit (LUCB****) as this gives the optimum level of simplicity and cost combined with flexibility to add additional modules to replicate some of the more complex functions possible with Integral.

Check information, download datasheets and catalogues about the TeSys Ultra and use the TeSys Ultra Product Selector Tool
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Cross Reference Table

Integral Sub rangeObsolete ReferenceCurrent Range
Non-reversing base DOL 18ALD1LB030*LUB12 / LUB32
Non-reversing base DOL 32ALD1LC030* / LD4LB130* / LD4LB030*LUB32
Protection ModuleLB1LB03P** / LB1LC03M** / LB6LC03M**TeSys Ultra Control Unit
Contactor + Protection ModuleLD3LB130M**Only in separate components
* = Coil Voltage Code
** = Current Rating Code
NOTE: Data sheets for TeSys Ultra are available on the website to download. Just type the part number into the search bar for more information.

See also FAQ number FA141914 and FA141913 (the DOL reversing and non-reversing using Tesys D) and FAQ number FA141941 (using Tesys U to replace reversing Integral 18 and 32)

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