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Finder 22.72.0.230.1510 – 22 Series Modular contactors
Finder 22.72.0.230.1510 is a compact 32 A modular installation contactor with 1NO + 1NC contacts, a silent 230 V AC / 220 V DC coil, silver-nickel contacts, mechanical status indication and 17.5 mm DIN rail mounting.
£27.90
Why Choose the Finder 22.72.0.230.1510 Modular Contactor?
The Finder 22.72.0.230.1510 is a high-performance 32 A modular installation contactor designed for reliable switching of electrical loads in lighting control, building automation and electrical distribution systems. Part of the Finder 22 Series, this compact DIN rail-mounted contactor features one normally open (NO) and one normally closed (NC) contact, providing complementary switching functions from a single control signal.
With a 230 V AC / 220 V DC control coil, the Finder 22.72.0.230.1510 offers flexible integration into compatible AC and DC control systems. Its 32 A contact rating, silver-nickel contact material and double-break construction make it suitable for appropriately rated lighting, heating, motor and general electrical loads.
The contactor incorporates a silent AC/DC coil, integrated varistor protection and a mechanical contact-position indicator. Its slim 17.5 mm housing occupies just one standard DIN rail module, making it an excellent choice for distribution boards and control panels where installation space is limited.
Key Advantages
- 32 A modular installation contactor for professional electrical switching.
- One normally open and one normally closed contact for complementary switching functions.
- 230 V AC / 220 V DC control coil for compatible AC and DC control circuits.
- Silver-nickel (AgNi) contacts for dependable switching of suitable electrical loads.
- Up to 7,000 VA AC1 switching capacity at 230 V AC.
- 300 W rating for compatible 230 V LED lamps.
- Silent coil operation helps minimise audible humming.
- Integrated varistor protection helps suppress coil switching transients.
- Mechanical contact-position indicator provides convenient visual feedback.
- Double-break contacts with a contact opening of at least 3 mm.
- Reinforced insulation between the control coil and switching contacts.
- Compact 17.5 mm housing saves valuable DIN rail space.
- 35 mm DIN rail mounting for straightforward installation.
- IP20 protection rating for use inside suitable electrical enclosures.
- Suitable for commercial lighting, building services and electrical automation systems.
Key Features
- Finder 22 Series modular installation contactor.
- Two-pole contact arrangement.
- 1NO + 1NC contact configuration.
- 32 A rated operating current.
- 230 V AC / 220 V DC nominal coil supply.
- Suitable for 50/60 Hz AC control circuits.
- 250 V AC nominal contact rating.
- Suitable for appropriately rated circuits up to 400 V AC.
- 7,000 VA AC1 switching capacity at 230 V AC.
- 1.3 kW single-phase motor rating at 230 V AC under specified AC3 conditions.
- 2,500 W incandescent lamp rating.
- 300 W LED lamp rating at 230 V AC.
- 250 W energy-saving lamp rating.
- Silver-nickel (AgNi) contact material.
- Silent AC/DC coil with internal control circuitry.
- Integrated varistor surge suppression.
- Mechanical operating-status indication.
- Double-break contact construction.
- Reinforced coil-to-contact insulation.
- 17.5 mm modular housing width.
- 35 mm DIN rail installation.
- IP20 protection rating.
- −15 to +55 °C operating temperature range.
- Screw terminal electrical connections.
Reliable 32 A Switching with Complementary NO and NC Contacts
The Finder 22.72.0.230.1510 is designed to control electrical loads through a single AC or DC command signal. Its 1NO + 1NC contact arrangement allows one circuit to be switched on while another is switched off. When the coil is energised, the normally open contact closes and the normally closed contact opens. When the control supply is removed, both contacts return to their normal positions.
This complementary switching arrangement is particularly useful in building automation, lighting distribution and electrical control applications where two functions must change state together. It can also support suitably engineered control and indication circuits. Where safety interlocking is required, the complete system must be designed and assessed for the relevant safety requirements.
The contactor has a 32 A rated operating current and a maximum specified AC1 switching capacity of 7,000 VA at 230 V AC. These ratings make it suitable for appropriately selected resistive and general electrical loads. However, the permissible switching capacity depends on the equipment being controlled, and load-specific ratings must always be considered.
For lighting applications, the Finder 22.72.0.230.1510 has a specified 300 W rating for compatible 230 V LED lamps. This is an important distinction from its general 32 A contact rating because LED drivers can produce substantial inrush currents when energised. The number of connected drivers, their electrical characteristics and the manufacturer's lamp-load limits must therefore be checked before installation.
The contactor uses silver-nickel (AgNi) contacts, selected for reliable switching of suitable resistive and inductive loads. Its double-break contact construction provides a contact gap of at least 3 mm for both the normally open and normally closed contacts.
The silent AC/DC control coil is designed to minimise the audible humming often associated with conventional AC contactors. Internal circuitry allows operation from compatible AC and DC supplies, while the integrated varistor helps suppress voltage transients associated with coil switching.
A mechanical contact-position indicator provides visual feedback during commissioning and maintenance. Unlike versions equipped with a manual operating slider, this model should be controlled through its designated coil terminals using an appropriate control circuit.
Its slim 17.5 mm DIN rail housing is ideal for installations where distribution board space is limited. The contactor can be mounted alongside other modular electrical devices, with screw terminals providing practical connections for the control and switched circuits.
Typical Applications
- Commercial and residential lighting control.
- Switching compatible LED lighting circuits.
- Electrical distribution boards.
- Building automation systems.
- Complementary normally open and normally closed switching.
- Heating and building services control.
- Appropriately rated single-phase motor switching.
- Industrial electrical control panels.
- Office and retail lighting installations.
- Warehouse and commercial building services.
- Timed electrical switching using compatible controllers.
- Electrical load management.
- Automation systems using 230 V AC control signals.
- Compatible DC control installations.
- Electrical refurbishment and distribution board upgrades.
Technical Specifications
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| Device Type | Modular contactor | |
|---|---|---|
| Coil Type | AC, AC/DC, DC | |
| Coil Voltage Range | 200–250 V | |
| Manufacturer | Finder | |
| Series | 22 Series – Modular Contactors | |
| Model | 22.72.0.230.1510 | |
| Product type | Two-pole modular installation contactor | |
| Contact configuration | 1NO + 1NC | |
| Number of poles | 2 | |
| Normally open contacts | 1 | |
| Normally closed contacts | 1 | |
| Rated operating current | 32 A | |
| Nominal contact voltage | 250 V AC | |
| Applicable switching circuits | Up to 400 V AC, subject to load rating | |
| Maximum AC1 switching capacity at 230 V AC | 7,000 VA | |
| Single-phase motor rating, AC3 at 230 V AC | 1.3 kW | |
| Incandescent lamp rating | 2,500 W | |
| 230 V LED lamp rating | 300 W | |
| Energy-saving lamp rating | 250 W | |
| Low-voltage halogen or LED lamps with electronic ballast | 300 W | |
| Low-voltage halogen or LED lamps with conventional ballast | 500 W | |
| Fluorescent lamp rating | 700 VA | |
| Fluorescent lamps with parallel compensation | 250 VA | |
| Contact material | Silver-nickel (AgNi) | |
| Nominal AC coil voltage | 230 V AC | |
| Nominal DC coil voltage | 220 V DC | |
| AC coil frequency | 50/60 Hz | |
| Control voltage operating range | Approximately 184–264 V | |
| Coil type | Silent AC/DC coil | |
| Coil surge protection | Integrated varistor | |
| Contact construction | Double break | |
| Normally open contact gap | ≥3 mm | |
| Normally closed contact gap | ≥3 mm | |
| Coil-to-contact insulation | Reinforced | |
| Operating indication | Mechanical contact-position indicator | |
| Operating temperature | −15 to +55 °C | |
| Protection rating | IP20 | |
| Mounting | 35 mm DIN rail, EN 60715 | |
| Housing width | 17.5 mm | |
| Overall height | Approximately 84 mm | |
| Overall depth | Approximately 56.5 mm | |
| DIN rail installation depth | Approximately 60.8 mm | |
| Electrical connection | Screw terminals | |
| Applicable standard | EN 61095 | |
| EAN | 8012823430706 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Finder 22.72.0.230.1510 used for?
The Finder 22.72.0.230.1510 is a 32 A modular installation contactor used to switch compatible electrical loads. Its one normally open and one normally closed contact arrangement makes it suitable for lighting control, building automation and complementary electrical switching applications.
What coil voltage does the Finder 22.72.0.230.1510 require?
The contactor has a 230 V AC / 220 V DC nominal control coil. It can operate from a suitable AC supply at 50/60 Hz or a compatible DC supply within the manufacturer's specified operating range.
What contact configuration does this contactor have?
The Finder 22.72.0.230.1510 has one normally open (NO) and one normally closed (NC) contact. Both contacts change state when the control coil is energised.
What is the rated current of the Finder 22.72.0.230.1510?
The contactor has a 32 A rated operating current. The maximum permissible load depends on the switching category and the electrical characteristics of the connected equipment.
Can the Finder 22.72.0.230.1510 switch LED lighting?
Yes. The contactor has a specified 300 W rating for compatible 230 V LED lamps. LED driver inrush current and the number of connected drivers must also be considered when selecting the contactor.
What happens when the contactor coil is energised?
When the coil is energised, the normally open contact closes and the normally closed contact opens. When coil power is removed, both contacts return to their normal positions.
Does the Finder 22.72.0.230.1510 have a silent coil?
Yes. The contactor uses a silent AC/DC coil with internal control circuitry and varistor protection. This helps reduce audible humming and suppress coil switching transients.
What contact material is used?
The Finder 22.72.0.230.1510 uses silver-nickel (AgNi) contacts, suitable for the manufacturer's specified resistive, inductive and lighting loads.
Does the Finder 22.72.0.230.1510 have a mechanical indicator?
Yes. The contactor includes a mechanical contact-position indicator, allowing installers to check the switching state visually during commissioning and maintenance.
Is the Finder 22.72.0.230.1510 a latching contactor?
No. It is a non-latching electromagnetic contactor. Its contacts remain in their operated positions while the coil is energised and return to their normal positions when the control supply is removed.
Can this contactor switch a single-phase motor?
Yes, when the motor and installation meet the applicable manufacturer ratings. The Finder 22.72.0.230.1510 has a specified 1.3 kW single-phase motor rating at 230 V AC under AC3 conditions. Motor starting current and suitable protection must be considered.
Where is the Finder 22.72.0.230.1510 installed?
The contactor is designed for 35 mm DIN rail mounting inside an appropriate electrical enclosure or distribution board. Its 17.5 mm housing width occupies approximately one standard DIN rail module.
What is the operating temperature range?
The contactor is specified for ambient operating temperatures from −15 to +55 °C. It has an IP20 protection rating and should be installed inside a suitable protective enclosure.
What is the difference between Finder 22.72.0.230.1510 and 22.72.0.230.1310?
The 22.72.0.230.1510 has one normally open and one normally closed contact. The 22.72.0.230.1310 has two normally open contacts. Both belong to the Finder 22.72 modular contactor range, but their different contact arrangements mean they are not direct substitutes.
Trusted by Electrical Contractors and Building Automation Professionals
Finder 22 Series modular contactors offer dependable electrical switching for electricians, panel builders, lighting control specialists and automation engineers. With a 32 A rated current, complementary 1NO + 1NC contacts, a silent 230 V AC / 220 V DC coil and compact DIN rail construction, the Finder 22.72.0.230.1510 is a practical solution for professional lighting and building services installations.
