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55.34.8.024.2040 Finder Miniature plugin relay 4 pole 7A 24V
55.34.8.024.2040 Finder Miniature plugin relay 4 pole 7A 24V.
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55.34.8.024.0040 Finder Miniature plugin relay 4 pole 7A 24V
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Why Choose the Finder 55.34.8.024.2040 Industrial Relay?
The Finder 55.34.8.024.2040 is a versatile general-purpose electromechanical industrial relay designed for reliable switching and control in electrical panels, industrial machinery and automation systems. As part of the established Finder 55 Series, this plug-in relay offers a practical solution for applications requiring multiple changeover contacts and dependable electromagnetic operation.
Featuring four changeover contacts (4PDT) with a rated contact current of 7 A, the Finder 55.34.8.024.2040 allows several electrical circuits to be switched using a single control signal. Its 24 V AC operating coil makes it suitable for industrial control systems, electrical sequencing and machinery operating with low-voltage AC control supplies.
The relay's compact plug-in construction enables straightforward installation and replacement using compatible Finder relay sockets. Its four-pole configuration makes it particularly useful in control panels where space efficiency, flexible switching arrangements and accessible maintenance are important.
Key Advantages
- Reliable industrial electromechanical relay for electrical switching and automation.
- Four changeover contacts (4PDT) provide flexible control of multiple circuits.
- 7 A rated contact current for suitable general-purpose switching loads.
- 24 V AC operating coil compatible with industrial AC control supplies.
- Compact plug-in construction simplifies installation, maintenance and replacement.
- Multiple contact sets allow signalling, interlocking and auxiliary switching from one control signal.
- Compatible with appropriately selected Finder Series 94 relay sockets.
- Electromagnetic switching provides galvanic isolation between the coil and contact circuits.
- Suitable for industrial machinery, control panels and OEM automation equipment.
Key Features
- Finder 55 Series general-purpose industrial relay.
- 55.34 configuration with four changeover contacts.
- 4PDT contact arrangement for multi-circuit switching.
- 7 A nominal contact rating.
- 24 V AC nominal coil voltage.
- 50/60 Hz AC coil operation.
- 250 V AC nominal switching voltage.
- 400 V AC maximum switching voltage.
- Monostable electromagnetic operating mechanism.
- Plug-in terminals for compatible industrial relay sockets.
- Four electrically separate changeover contact sets.
- Compact design for electrical control panels and machinery.
Reliable Multi-Circuit Switching for Industrial Automation
Industrial electromechanical relays such as the Finder 55.34.8.024.2040 provide a convenient way to control several electrical circuits from a single input signal. When the 24 V AC coil is energised, the relay's electromagnetic mechanism changes the position of its four changeover contacts, allowing connected circuits to be switched according to the control system's requirements.
The Finder 55 Series is designed for general-purpose switching applications in machinery, electrical panels and industrial automation. Its plug-in design allows installation into compatible relay sockets, simplifying servicing and replacement without extensive changes to existing control wiring.
With four changeover contact sets rated at 7 A, this relay is particularly useful where a single control command must operate multiple auxiliary circuits. Typical functions include electrical interlocking, status indication, control sequencing and switching of appropriately rated loads. Contact ratings and load characteristics should be considered when selecting the relay for a particular application.
Typical Applications
- Industrial electrical control panels and switchgear assemblies.
- Machinery automation and auxiliary control circuits.
- PLC interface and relay-based control systems.
- Electrical interlocking and sequential switching arrangements.
- Industrial signalling, indication and alarm circuits.
- Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) controls.
- Pump and fan control auxiliary circuits.
- Manufacturing and production line equipment.
- Building automation and electrical control installations.
- OEM machine building and panel manufacturing.
- Maintenance and replacement of compatible industrial relays.
Technical Specifications
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| Device Type | Plug-in Relay | |
|---|---|---|
| Mounting Type | Plug-in socket | |
| Load Voltage | 400 V AC | |
| Switching Current (A) | 7 A | |
| Manufacturer | Finder | |
| Series | 55 Series General Purpose Relays | |
| Model | 55.34.8.024.2040 | |
| Product type | Industrial electromechanical relay | |
| Relay configuration | 4PDT (four-pole double-throw) | |
| Number of contacts | 4 changeover (CO) | |
| Rated contact current | 7 A | |
| Nominal switching voltage | 250 V AC | |
| Maximum switching voltage | 400 V AC | |
| Rated resistive switching capacity (AC-1) | 1750 VA | |
| Nominal coil voltage | 24 V AC | |
| Coil supply type | AC | |
| Coil frequency | 50/60 Hz | |
| Operating principle | Electromagnetic, monostable | |
| Connection type | Plug-in terminals | |
| Mounting type | Socket mounting | |
| Compatible socket family | Finder Series 94, subject to socket model | |
| Contact arrangement | Four independent changeover contact sets |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Finder 55.34.8.024.2040 used for?
The Finder 55.34.8.024.2040 is an industrial electromechanical relay used to switch multiple electrical control and auxiliary load circuits in machinery, automation equipment and electrical control panels. Its four changeover contacts provide flexible switching from a single control signal.
What coil voltage does the Finder 55.34.8.024.2040 require?
The relay operates using a 24 V AC coil supply at 50/60 Hz. It is intended for control circuits providing the appropriate alternating-current supply voltage.
How many contacts does the Finder 55.34.8.024.2040 have?
The relay features four changeover contacts (4PDT), each providing normally open and normally closed switching paths. The contacts have a nominal current rating of 7 A, subject to the connected load and applicable switching conditions.
What is the difference between Finder 55.33 and 55.34 relays?
The main difference is the number of changeover contacts. The Finder 55.33 configuration provides three changeover contacts rated at 10 A, while the Finder 55.34 configuration provides four changeover contacts rated at 7 A. The appropriate relay depends on the number of circuits to be switched and the electrical load requirements.
How is the Finder 55.34.8.024.2040 installed?
The relay uses a plug-in mounting arrangement and can be installed into a compatible Finder Series 94 socket designed for the four-pole 55.34 configuration. This allows convenient installation into electrical control panels and simplifies replacement during maintenance.
Trusted by Industrial Automation and Control Engineers Worldwide
Finder 55 Series industrial relays are widely used by electrical engineers, automation specialists and machine builders for reliable electromechanical switching. The Finder 55.34.8.024.2040 combines a 24 V AC coil, four 7 A changeover contacts and convenient plug-in installation to provide a flexible solution for industrial control, signalling and automation applications.
