40.61.7.012.1001 Finder Miniature PCB relay 1pole 16A DC 12V

Why Choose the Finder 40.61.7.012.1001 Miniature Power Relay?

The Finder 40.61.7.012.1001 is a compact 16 A miniature electromechanical power relay designed for industrial automation, electronic control equipment and electrical load switching. Part of the Finder Series 40, this relay combines a sensitive DC coil with a single changeover contact, providing a versatile switching solution for PCB-based electronics and industrial control systems.

Featuring a 12 V DC sensitive coil and one changeover contact (SPDT / 1 CO), the Finder 40.61.7.012.1001 enables a low-voltage control circuit to operate a separate electrical load. The Series 40.61 design offers a 16 A rated contact current, making it suitable for compatible resistive loads, auxiliary control circuits and general-purpose switching applications.

Its 12.4 mm wide miniature housing, 5 mm contact pin pitch and through-hole connection format make it suitable for integration into electronic assemblies. The relay can also be used with an appropriate compatible socket, providing additional installation flexibility for machine builders, automation engineers and electrical control panel manufacturers.

Key Advantages

• 16 A rated contact current for switching compatible electrical loads.
• 12 V DC sensitive coil for low-power control applications.
• Single changeover contact (SPDT / 1 CO) for flexible normally open and normally closed switching.
• 0.5 W nominal coil consumption helps minimise control circuit power demand.
• Electromechanical switching provides physical separation between open contact terminals.
• Compact miniature construction helps conserve PCB and equipment space.
• 5 mm contact pin pitch supports compatible PCB layouts.
• Suitable for PCB installation or use with an appropriate relay socket.
• Monostable operation automatically returns the contacts to their normal position when coil power is removed.
• Designed for industrial automation, control signalling and electronic equipment.
• Part of the established Finder Series 40 miniature relay family.

Key Features

• Finder Series 40 miniature power relay.
• Type 40.61 single-pole changeover design.
• 12 V DC nominal coil voltage.
• Sensitive DC coil with low operating power.
• 0.5 W nominal coil power.
• 288 Ω nominal coil resistance.
• Approximately 42 mA nominal coil current.
• 16 A rated contact current.
• 250 V AC rated contact voltage.
• 400 V AC maximum switching voltage.
• 4000 VA rated AC1 switching capacity.
• 30 A maximum peak contact current under the standard Series 40.61 contact specification.
• SPDT / 1 Form C / 1 CO contact configuration.
• Monostable, non-latching electromechanical operation.
• 5 mm contact pin pitch.
• PCB through-hole mounting and compatible socket installation.
• RT II flux-proof construction under the standard Series 40.61 specification.
• 12.4 × 29 × 25 mm nominal body dimensions.
• -40 to +85 °C ambient operating temperature range under the standard Series 40.61 specification.

Reliable High-Current Switching with a Sensitive DC Coil

The Finder 40.61.7.012.1001 uses an electromagnetic coil to operate its single changeover contact. When the appropriate 12 V DC control voltage is applied, the relay energises and transfers its common contact from the normally closed terminal to the normally open terminal. When coil power is removed, the relay returns to its original position.

The sensitive DC coil has a nominal consumption of approximately 0.5 W, allowing the relay to be operated by compatible low-power electronic control circuits. Its 16 A changeover contact provides a separate switching path for electrical loads, subject to the permitted voltage, current, utilisation category and operating conditions.

The compact Series 40.61 format is suitable for PCB-mounted electronics and compatible relay socket installations. For applications involving motors, transformers, capacitive loads or LED drivers, the designer should consider the load's starting or inrush current rather than relying solely on the resistive-load contact rating. Suitable coil suppression and circuit protection should also be selected for the installation.

The 40.61.7.012.1001 should be distinguished from other Series 40.61 suffix variants when specifying contact material, terminal construction and environmental protection. These variant-specific details should be confirmed against the manufacturer's exact ordering information before substitution.

Typical Applications

• Industrial automation and machinery control.
• PLC output interfacing with compatible coil drive circuits.
• Electrical control panels and switching assemblies.
• PCB-based electronic control equipment.
• Industrial signalling and indication circuits.
• Building automation and electrical control systems.
• Auxiliary motor control and interlocking circuits.
• Packaging and production machinery.
• OEM electronic and electrical assemblies.
• General-purpose electrical load switching.
• Control logic and changeover switching applications.
• Compatible replacement and maintenance applications.