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40.61.8.240.1300 Finder Miniature PCB relay 1pole 16A 240V
40.61.8.240.1300 Finder Miniature PCB relay 1pole 16A 240V.
Why Choose the Finder 40.61.8.240.1300 Miniature Power Relay?
The Finder 40.61.8.240.1300 is a compact and dependable miniature electromechanical power relay designed for switching electrical loads in industrial automation, machinery control and electrical distribution systems. As part of the established Finder 40 Series PCB and plug-in relay range, it combines high switching capacity with a space-saving design suitable for control panels and electronic equipment.
Featuring a single changeover (SPDT) contact rated at 16 A and a 240 V AC operating coil, this relay provides electrically operated switching between control and load circuits. Its changeover contact arrangement enables flexible switching functions, while the compact construction supports integration into industrial control assemblies.
The Finder 40.61 series is designed for reliable operation in applications requiring frequent electrical switching. The relay can be installed directly onto a suitable printed circuit board or used with compatible Finder relay sockets, providing flexibility for equipment manufacturers, maintenance engineers and industrial automation specialists.
Key Advantages
- Compact 16 A miniature power relay for industrial switching applications.
- 240 V AC coil suitable for mains-voltage control circuits.
- Single changeover (SPDT) contact provides flexible switching functionality.
- 250 V AC rated contact voltage with a maximum switching voltage of 400 V AC.
- High switching capacity of 4,000 VA for AC-1 resistive loads.
- Suitable for PCB installation and compatible plug-in relay socket arrangements.
- Compact construction helps conserve space within electrical control panels.
- Designed for dependable switching in automation and electrical control equipment.
Key Features
- Finder 40 Series miniature PCB and plug-in relay.
- 40.61 relay type with one changeover contact.
- 16 A rated switching current.
- 240 V AC nominal coil voltage.
- 50/60 Hz AC coil operation.
- SPDT / 1 CO contact configuration.
- 250 V AC rated contact voltage.
- 400 V AC maximum switching voltage.
- 4,000 VA rated AC-1 switching load.
- Approximately 1.2 VA AC coil consumption.
- Coil-to-contact insulation designed for 6 kV impulse withstand.
- Non-latching electromechanical switching mechanism.
- Compatible with appropriate Finder 95 Series relay sockets.
Reliable Electrical Switching for Industrial Control Systems
Electromechanical relays such as the Finder 40.61.8.240.1300 use an electromagnetic coil to operate mechanical contacts. When the coil is energised, the relay changes the position of its switching contact, allowing an electrical load or control signal to be switched through an isolated contact circuit.
The single changeover contact provides normally open and normally closed switching paths, making the relay suitable for control logic, signal interfacing, electrical interlocking and equipment switching. Its 16 A contact rating enables switching of appropriately rated loads, while the compact relay format supports efficient installation in control equipment.
The Finder 40 Series is widely used in electrical automation because of its straightforward operation, compatibility with relay accessories and suitability for PCB-based control systems. Correct selection of contact ratings, socket arrangements and load protection helps ensure reliable performance throughout the equipment's service life.
Typical Applications
- Industrial automation and machinery control panels.
- Electrical switching and control circuits.
- PLC output interfacing and relay-based control systems.
- Building automation and electrical control equipment.
- Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning control circuits.
- Motor control and auxiliary switching applications within rated limits.
- Industrial equipment and production machinery.
- Printed circuit board assemblies and electronic control modules.
- Electrical maintenance and replacement relay applications.
- OEM equipment manufacturing and control system integration.
Technical Specifications
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| Device Type | Plug-in Relay | |
|---|---|---|
| Mounting Type | PCB, Plug-in socket | |
| Load Voltage | 400 V AC | |
| Switching Current (A) | 16 A | |
| Manufacturer | Finder | |
| Series | Finder 40 Series | |
| Model | 40.61.8.240.1300 | |
| Product type | Miniature electromechanical power relay | |
| Relay type | Monostable / non-latching | |
| Contact configuration | 1 CO (SPDT / 1 Form C) | |
| Number of poles | 1 | |
| Rated contact current | 16 A | |
| Maximum peak contact current | 30 A | |
| Rated contact voltage | 250 V AC | |
| Maximum switching voltage | 400 V AC | |
| Rated AC-1 load | 4,000 VA | |
| Nominal coil voltage | 240 V AC | |
| Coil frequency | 50/60 Hz | |
| Rated AC coil consumption | Approximately 1.2 VA at 50 Hz | |
| AC coil operating range | 0.8–1.1 × nominal voltage | |
| Coil-to-contact impulse withstand voltage | 6 kV | |
| Dielectric strength between open contacts | 1,000 V AC | |
| Typical operate time | 7 ms | |
| Typical release time | 3 ms | |
| Operating temperature range | −40 to +85 °C | |
| Mounting type | PCB or compatible plug-in socket | |
| Compatible socket family | Finder 95 Series, subject to socket compatibility |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Finder 40.61.8.240.1300 used for?
The Finder 40.61.8.240.1300 is a miniature electromechanical relay used to switch electrical loads and control signals in industrial automation, electrical panels, machinery and electronic control systems.
What is the coil voltage of this relay?
The relay features a 240 V AC nominal operating coil designed for 50/60 Hz control supplies.
What is the contact current rating?
The Finder 40.61 relay has a 16 A rated contact current and supports a rated AC-1 resistive switching load of 4,000 VA.
What contact configuration does the relay use?
The relay uses a single changeover (SPDT / 1 CO) contact arrangement, providing normally open and normally closed switching functions.
Can this relay be installed in a socket?
Yes. Finder 40.61 relays are designed for PCB installation or use with compatible plug-in relay sockets, including suitable models from the Finder 95 Series. The socket must be selected for the specific relay variant.
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Finder 40 Series miniature relays are established components in industrial automation, electrical control panels and electronic equipment, offering compact construction, dependable electromechanical switching and versatile integration into modern control systems.
