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56.32.8.012.4000 Finder Miniature power relay Plugin 2p 12A 12V
56.32.8.012.4000 Finder Miniature power relay Plugin 2p 12A 12V.
Why Choose the Finder 56.32.8.012.4000 Miniature Power Relay?
The Finder 56.32.8.012.4000 is a miniature industrial power relay from the established Finder 56 Series, designed for reliable electrical switching in automation systems, control panels and industrial machinery. Featuring a 12 V AC operating coil and a compact plug-in design, it offers a practical solution for equipment requiring dependable electromechanical switching.
The 56.32 relay type features two changeover contacts (2 CO / DPDT), providing normally open and normally closed switching paths for two separate circuits. The Finder 56 Series is designed for switching currents of up to 12 A, making it suitable for a wide range of appropriately rated industrial control and power-switching applications.
Designed for compatibility with the Finder 96 Series relay socket system, the 56.32 platform supports convenient installation, maintenance and replacement. The 4000 suffix identifies a specific manufacturer configuration and should be matched against the original relay or official Finder documentation before substitution.
Key Advantages
- Finder 56 Series miniature power relay for industrial electrical control applications.
- 12 V AC operating coil for compatible alternating-current control circuits.
- Two changeover contacts (DPDT) for flexible electrical switching.
- 12 A relay family rating for appropriately rated electrical loads.
- Plug-in construction simplifies installation and replacement.
- Compatible relay platform for Finder 96 Series sockets.
- Provides normally open and normally closed switching paths.
- Electromechanical switching provides separation between control and load circuits.
- Monostable operation returns contacts to their normal positions when the coil is de-energised.
- Compact design suitable for industrial control cabinets and machinery.
Key Features
- Manufacturer: Finder.
- Product family: 56 Series miniature power relays.
- Relay type: 56.32.
- Nominal coil voltage: 12 V AC.
- Coil supply: Alternating current.
- Contact arrangement: 2 CO / DPDT.
- Number of poles: 2.
- Rated contact current: 12 A for the standard 56.32 configuration.
- Rated contact voltage: 250 V AC for the standard 56.32 configuration.
- Maximum switching voltage: 400 V AC for the standard relay family.
- Contact material: Silver nickel (AgNi) in the standard configuration.
- Relay operation: Electromagnetic, non-latching.
- Mounting: Plug-in relay format.
- Connection: Faston 187-style terminals.
- Socket system: Finder 96 Series.
- Special configuration: Manufacturer suffix 4000.
Reliable 12 V AC Changeover Switching for Industrial Control
The Finder 56.32.8.012.4000 uses an electromagnetic coil to operate two changeover contact sets. When the 12 V AC coil is energised, each common contact transfers from its normally closed connection to its normally open connection. Removing the coil supply allows the relay to return to its normal, de-energised state.
This double-pole double-throw arrangement provides flexibility for switching two independent circuits, selecting between alternative electrical paths and implementing auxiliary control functions. It is particularly useful in industrial control systems where the operating state of connected equipment must change in response to a single control signal.
The plug-in design also offers maintenance advantages. When installed with an appropriately selected Finder 96 Series socket, the relay can be removed and replaced without desoldering components. However, the full 56.32.8.012.4000 part number must be checked carefully, as suffix-specific features may affect electrical ratings, contact characteristics or replacement compatibility.
Typical Applications
- Industrial automation and control panels.
- Machinery control and auxiliary switching circuits.
- 12 V AC relay control systems.
- Electrical interlocking and changeover circuits.
- Manufacturing and processing equipment.
- Building automation control systems.
- Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning controls.
- Industrial lighting control circuits.
- Motor control auxiliary circuits.
- Electrical distribution and equipment control assemblies.
- OEM machinery and industrial electrical equipment.
- Replacement of compatible Finder 56 Series relays.
Technical Specifications
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| Device Type | Power Relay | |
|---|---|---|
| Terminal Type | Faston / flat-pin | |
| Load Voltage | 400 V AC | |
| Mounting Type | Plug-in socket | |
| Switching Current (A) | 12 A | |
| Manufacturer | Finder | |
| Series | 56 Series | |
| Full part number | 56.32.8.012.4000 | |
| Product type | Miniature electromechanical power relay | |
| Contact configuration | 2 CO (DPDT) | |
| Number of poles | 2 | |
| Nominal coil voltage | 12 V AC | |
| Coil frequency | 50/60 Hz | |
| Standard AC coil operating range | 9.6–13.2 V AC | |
| Standard 12 V AC coil current at 50 Hz | approximately 97 mA | |
| Rated contact current, standard 56.32 | 12 A | |
| Rated contact voltage, standard 56.32 | 250 V AC | |
| Maximum switching voltage, standard 56.32 | 400 V AC | |
| Rated resistive load (AC-1), standard 56.32 | 3,000 VA | |
| Rated inductive load (AC-15 at 230 V AC), standard 56.32 | 700 VA | |
| Single-phase motor rating (230 V AC), standard 56.32 | 0.55 kW | |
| Standard contact material | Silver nickel (AgNi) | |
| Operating mechanism | Electromagnetic | |
| Relay function | Monostable | |
| Mounting arrangement | Plug-in | |
| Terminal system | Faston 187, nominally 4.8 × 0.5 mm | |
| Compatible socket family | Finder 96 Series, subject to configuration | |
| Manufacturer variant | 4000 | |
| Variant-specific characteristics | Must be confirmed against the official Finder part-number documentation |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Finder 56.32.8.012.4000 used for?
The Finder 56.32.8.012.4000 is a miniature industrial power relay used to switch electrical circuits in automation systems, machinery and control equipment. Its 56.32 configuration provides two changeover contact sets for flexible control of connected circuits.
What coil voltage does the Finder 56.32.8.012.4000 require?
The relay uses a 12 V AC coil. The 8.012 portion of the part number identifies the AC coil supply and nominal voltage. It should be powered using a compatible AC control supply rather than a 12 V DC supply.
What contact configuration does the Finder 56.32.8.012.4000 have?
The 56.32 relay type uses two changeover contacts (2 CO / DPDT). Each contact set has common, normally open and normally closed connections, allowing two circuits to transfer between switching paths when the coil is energised.
What is the current rating of the Finder 56.32 relay?
The standard Finder 56.32 miniature power relay has a 12 A contact rating. The applicable rating for the exact 4000 variant should be confirmed against Finder's manufacturer documentation before selecting the relay for a particular load.
Can the Finder 56.32.8.012.4000 be used with a relay socket?
The Finder 56.32 relay platform is designed for plug-in mounting and is associated with the Finder 96 Series socket system. The exact socket should be selected using the full relay part number, terminal arrangement and manufacturer compatibility information.
What does the 4000 suffix mean?
The 4000 suffix identifies a specific Finder manufacturer configuration. Its precise variant-specific characteristics should be checked against the official Finder product documentation rather than assumed to be identical to the standard 0000 version.
Can the Finder 56.32.8.012.4000 switch AC and DC loads?
Electromechanical relay contacts can switch appropriately rated AC and DC loads. The 12 V AC designation refers to the operating coil, not the switched load. Contact ratings must be checked separately for AC, DC, resistive and inductive applications.
Trusted by Industrial Automation Professionals Worldwide
Finder 56 Series miniature power relays provide dependable electromechanical switching for industrial automation, machinery and electrical control systems. With its 12 V AC coil, two-pole changeover design and convenient plug-in format, the Finder 56.32.8.012.4000 offers a practical relay solution where the exact manufacturer configuration has been verified for the intended installation.
