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Finder 7S.16.8.230.5420 is a 230 V AC six-pole electromechanical safety relay featuring Class A forcibly guided contacts in a 4 NO + 2 NC configuration, 6 A contact rating, LED indication and screwless DIN rail mounting for industrial safety-related control systems.
£94.59
The Finder 7S.16.8.230.5420 is a high-performance electromechanical safety relay with forcibly guided contacts, designed for reliable switching and contact monitoring in industrial machinery and safety-related automation systems. As part of the Finder 7S Series modular safety relay range, it provides dependable operation for machine builders, control panel manufacturers and industrial automation engineers requiring positively guided relay contacts.
This safety relay features six forcibly guided contacts arranged as 4 normally open (NO) and 2 normally closed (NC), providing multiple switching and feedback paths within a compact modular housing. Its mechanically linked contact arrangement enables suitable external monitoring circuits to detect contact faults, including welded contacts, helping support functional safety applications and dependable machinery control.
With a 230 V AC operating coil, 6 A rated contact current and 250 V AC nominal switching voltage, the Finder 7S.16.8.230.5420 is suitable for industrial control systems, safety interface assemblies and machinery monitoring circuits. Its 22.5 mm wide DIN rail housing, spring-loaded screwless terminals and integrated LED indication simplify installation and maintenance inside electrical control cabinets.
Safety relays with forcibly guided contacts are essential components in many industrial safety-related control systems. Their mechanically linked normally open and normally closed contacts are designed so that opposing contact types cannot simultaneously remain closed under specified fault conditions. This enables external monitoring circuits to detect failures such as welded contacts and supports diagnostic functions in appropriately designed machinery safety systems.
The Finder 7S.16.8.230.5420 provides a 4 NO + 2 NC contact arrangement, making it suitable for applications requiring multiple switching paths and dedicated feedback contacts. Its six-pole construction allows machine builders to integrate switching and monitoring functions within a single compact relay assembly.
The relay incorporates Class A forcibly guided contacts conforming to EN 61810-3. The Finder 7S Series is designed for use in functional safety applications, with series-level evaluation supporting integration into systems designed for up to SIL 2 or Performance Level d (PL d), subject to the complete system architecture, diagnostic coverage and safety assessment.
Its 230 V AC coil, durable contact construction and compact DIN rail housing make it particularly useful for industrial electrical panels, machinery control circuits and safety interface assemblies. The integrated LED indicator provides visual confirmation of coil energisation, while spring-loaded terminals simplify wiring and servicing.
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| Device Type | Positively Guided Relay | |
|---|---|---|
| Terminal Type | Spring clamp | |
| Switching Current (A) | 6 A | |
| Load Voltage | 250 V AC | |
| Mounting Type | DIN rail | |
| Manufacturer | Finder | |
| Series | 7S Series | |
| Model | 7S.16.8.230.5420 | |
| Product type | Electromechanical safety relay | |
| Contact technology | Class A forcibly guided contacts | |
| Contact configuration | 4 NO + 2 NC | |
| Number of contacts | 6 | |
| Contact form | 6PST, 4 Form A + 2 Form B | |
| Nominal coil voltage | 230 V AC | |
| Coil supply frequency | 50/60 Hz | |
| Operating voltage range | 195–264 V AC | |
| Rated contact current | 6 A | |
| Maximum peak contact current | 15 A | |
| Rated switching voltage | 250 V AC | |
| Rated AC-1 switching capacity | 1,500 VA | |
| Rated AC-15 current at 230 V AC | 5 A | |
| DC-1 breaking capacity at 30 V DC | 6 A | |
| DC-1 breaking capacity at 110 V DC | 0.6 A | |
| DC-1 breaking capacity at 220 V DC | 0.2 A | |
| Nominal coil consumption | 2.9 VA / 1.2 W | |
| Nominal coil current | 11.8 mA | |
| Minimum switching load | 60 mW (5 V / 10 mA) | |
| Contact material | Silver tin oxide with gold-plated contact surfaces | |
| Mechanical endurance | 10,000,000 operations | |
| Electrical endurance at rated AC-1 load | 100,000 operations | |
| Coil-to-contact impulse insulation | 6 kV (1.2/50 µs) | |
| Dielectric strength between open contacts | 1,500 V AC | |
| Operating temperature | −40 to +70 °C | |
| Protection rating | IP20 | |
| Mounting type | 35 mm DIN rail, EN 60715 | |
| Terminal type | Spring-loaded screwless terminals | |
| Status indication | Integrated LED indicator | |
| Housing width | 22.5 mm | |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 22.5 × 100.3 × 86.2 mm | |
| Applicable contact standard | EN 61810-3 | |
| Country of origin | Italy | |
| RoHS compliance | Compliant | |
| EAN | 8012823420950 |
The Finder 7S.16.8.230.5420 is an electromechanical safety relay with forcibly guided contacts, designed for safety-related switching, contact monitoring and industrial machinery control applications.
The relay features six forcibly guided contacts arranged as 4 normally open (NO) and 2 normally closed (NC), providing multiple switching paths and feedback contacts for appropriately designed safety circuits.
The relay operates from a 230 V AC nominal coil supply at 50/60 Hz, with an operating voltage range of approximately 195–264 V AC.
The Finder 7S.16.8.230.5420 has a 6 A rated contact current, a 250 V AC rated switching voltage and a rated AC-1 switching capacity of 1,500 VA. Permissible loads depend on the electrical utilisation category.
Forcibly guided contacts are mechanically linked normally open and normally closed contacts designed to prevent both contact types from being closed simultaneously under specified fault conditions. This enables suitable external monitoring circuits to detect failures such as welded contacts.
The Finder 7S Series is designed for functional safety applications and can be incorporated into appropriately engineered systems targeting SIL 2 or PL d. The achieved safety rating depends on the complete system design, diagnostic coverage and application-specific safety assessment.
Yes. The relay includes an integrated LED coil status indicator that provides visual confirmation of relay energisation, helping simplify operational checks and troubleshooting.
The relay is designed for 35 mm DIN rail mounting inside electrical control cabinets. Its 22.5 mm wide housing and spring-loaded screwless terminals support compact installation and convenient wiring.
Finder 7S Series safety relays combine Class A forcibly guided contact technology, dependable electromechanical switching and compact DIN rail construction to support industrial automation engineers and machine builders developing reliable safety-related control systems.
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