62.23.9.024.0040 Finder Power relay 3 pole 16A DC 24V

Why Choose the Finder 62.23.9.024.0040 Power Relay?

The Finder 62.23.9.024.0040 is a high-capacity 16 A, 24 V DC PCB mounting power relay designed for industrial automation, electrical control equipment and OEM machinery applications. Part of the Finder Series 62 power relay range, this electromechanical relay provides dependable switching performance in systems requiring multiple control and power circuits.

Featuring a three-pole double-throw (3PDT, 3 CO) contact configuration, the Finder 62.23.9.024.0040 enables three independent electrical circuits to be switched using a single electromagnetic coil. Its 24 V DC nominal coil voltage is suitable for compatible industrial DC control systems, while its 16 A contacts rated at 250 V AC offer substantial switching capacity for industrial equipment.

This 0040 variant features a manual test button with a locking facility and a mechanical flag indicator, supporting functional testing, commissioning and visual identification of the relay's mechanical position. Its through-hole PCB mounting arrangement allows direct integration into appropriately designed printed circuit boards, making it a practical solution for equipment manufacturers and industrial control system designers.

Key Advantages

• 16 A rated contacts provide high-current switching capability for industrial control equipment.
• Three changeover contacts (3PDT, 3 CO) allow simultaneous control of three separate electrical circuits.
• 24 V DC nominal coil voltage supports widely used industrial low-voltage control systems.
• Manual test button allows functional checks during commissioning and maintenance.
• Lockable test mechanism provides an optional maintained test position when configured for locking operation.
• Mechanical flag indicator provides visual confirmation of the relay's mechanical state.
• Through-hole PCB mounting enables direct integration into industrial electronic control assemblies.
• 4,000 VA rated AC1 switching capacity supports substantial resistive loads.
• Monostable electromagnetic operation returns the contacts to their normal positions when coil power is removed, unless the manual mechanism is locked.
• Finder Series 62 construction is designed for industrial power switching and control applications.

Key Features

• Finder Series 62 industrial power relay.
• Type 62.23 with three changeover contacts.
• 24 V DC nominal coil voltage.
• 3PDT (3 CO, 3 Form C) contact configuration.
• 16 A rated contact current.
• 250 V AC rated contact voltage.
• 400 V AC maximum switching voltage.
• 4,000 VA rated AC1 switching load.
• 750 VA rated AC15 switching load at 230 V AC.
• 445 Ω nominal coil resistance.
• Approximately 54 mA nominal coil current.
• Approximately 1.3 W nominal DC coil consumption.
• Manual test button with locking facility.
• Mechanical flag indicator.
• Through-hole PCB terminals for soldered installation.
• Reinforced insulation between coil and contacts.
• Monostable, non-latching electromagnetic operation.

High-Current Three-Pole Switching for 24 V DC Control Systems

The Finder 62.23.9.024.0040 operates using an electromagnetic coil that actuates three mechanically linked changeover contacts. When the 24 V DC coil is energised, all three contacts transfer from their normally closed positions to their normally open positions. When the coil supply is removed, the contacts return to their normal positions during standard operation.

The relay's 3PDT contact configuration makes it suitable for applications requiring several switching functions from one control signal. For example, separate contacts can be used for auxiliary power switching, equipment status signalling and electrical interlocking. The contacts are electrically separate, allowing different circuits to be controlled within the relay's specified voltage and current ratings.

With a 16 A rated contact current and 4,000 VA AC1 switching capacity, this Series 62 power relay is suitable for higher-current resistive switching duties. However, motor loads, inductive equipment and high-inrush devices may require lower operating currents or additional contact protection. Engineers should assess the actual load characteristics rather than relying on the nominal current rating alone.

Manual Test Button and Mechanical Flag Indicator

The Finder 62.23.9.024.0040 includes a manual test button that allows the relay contacts to be operated without energising the coil. This provides a convenient way to perform controlled functional checks during equipment commissioning, inspection and fault-finding.

The test button has two operating arrangements. With the retaining feature intact, pressing the button operates the contacts temporarily and releasing it returns them to their previous state. If the retaining feature is deliberately removed in accordance with Finder's instructions, the button can also be pressed and rotated to lock the contacts in their actuated position. The mechanical flag indicator provides visual feedback of the relay's mechanical position.

Because manual operation can energise connected circuits independently of the coil supply, testing should only be performed under suitable electrical safety procedures. The test button must be returned to its normal position after testing, particularly where unexpected equipment operation could present a hazard.

Direct PCB Mounting for Industrial Control Equipment

Unlike plug-in versions of the Finder Series 62 range, the 62.23.9.024.0040 is designed for direct through-hole PCB mounting. Its solderable terminals allow the relay to be integrated into printed circuit boards without a separate plug-in socket.

This construction is particularly useful for OEM control electronics, industrial power switching boards and custom electrical assemblies. PCB designers should provide suitable conductor dimensions, terminal clearances, insulation distances and thermal management for the intended load currents.

The relay's reinforced insulation between the coil and contacts also supports the design of equipment requiring separation between control and switched circuits. The complete PCB assembly must still be assessed against the relevant electrical safety and installation requirements.

Typical Applications

• Industrial automation and process control equipment.
• 24 V DC industrial control systems.
• PCB-based industrial power switching assemblies.
• Industrial machinery and OEM electrical equipment.
• Electrical control boards and custom electronic assemblies.
• Higher-current auxiliary switching applications.
• Electrical interlocking and multi-circuit control.
• Building automation and equipment control systems.
• Motor control auxiliary circuits, subject to appropriate load ratings.
• Industrial heating and ventilation control equipment.
• Electrical equipment commissioning and functional testing.
• Power distribution and industrial switching assemblies.