Finder 097.58 – 97 Series Sockets for 46 Series relays – Accessory

Why Choose the Finder 097.58 8-Way Jumper Link?

The Finder 097.58 is a genuine 8-way jumper link for compatible Finder relay sockets, designed to simplify common electrical connections in industrial automation and control panel installations. Part of the Finder 97 Series socket accessory range, this compact bridging accessory allows designated terminals across multiple relay sockets to be connected together without requiring individual jumper wires between every socket.

Designed for compatible Finder 97.P1 and 97.P2 push-in terminal relay sockets, the Finder 097.58 is particularly useful in installations using Finder 46 Series industrial relays. Its eight-way arrangement provides a convenient method of distributing a shared electrical potential across a bank of adjacent, correctly configured relay sockets.

The Finder 097.58 8-way bridging link is rated at 10 A and 250 V, making it suitable for appropriately designed electrical control circuits. By replacing multiple individual wire bridges with a single manufacturer-designed accessory, it can help reduce wiring time, improve panel organisation and make common connections easier to identify during inspection and maintenance.

Unlike a relay, socket or switching device, the Finder 097.58 is a passive electrical connection accessory. It does not switch loads, provide overcurrent protection or perform any control function independently. Its purpose is to connect specified socket terminals that are intended to share the same electrical potential.

Key Advantages

• Genuine Finder 097.58 8-way jumper link for compatible relay sockets.
• Provides a common electrical connection across up to eight designated socket positions.
• 10 A, 250 V electrical rating for suitable control circuit applications.
• Designed for compatible Finder 97.P1 and 97.P2 push-in terminal sockets.
• Ideal for multi-relay installations using compatible Finder 46 Series equipment.
• Reduces the need for individual terminal-to-terminal jumper wires.
• Supports faster and more consistent electrical panel assembly.
• Helps maintain a neat and organised control cabinet layout.
• Provides a dedicated bridging solution for specified socket connections.
• Compact construction suitable for closely arranged relay socket installations.
• Useful for industrial automation, PLC interfaces and machinery control systems.
• Suitable for new electrical panel builds and maintenance work.
• Allows shared connections to be identified more easily during wiring inspections.
• Requires no separate power supply or control signal.

Key Features

• Finder 097.58 8-way jumper link.
• Part of the Finder 97 Series relay socket accessory range.
• Also described as an 8-way bridging bar or relay socket comb jumper.
• Eight electrical connection positions.
• Rated current: 10 A.
• Rated voltage: 250 V.
• Compatible with Finder 97.P1 push-in terminal sockets.
• Compatible with Finder 97.P2 push-in terminal sockets.
• Associated with Finder 46.61 and 46.52 industrial relays through compatible sockets.
• Designed for commoning designated relay socket terminals.
• Suitable for banks of adjacent, correctly arranged relay sockets.
• Compact multi-way electrical bridging construction.
• Reduces repetitive wiring in multi-relay control panels.
• No integrated electrical switching contacts.
• No integrated fuse or circuit breaker.
• No independent electrical supply required.
• Relay sockets and relays are supplied separately.

Efficient 8-Way Bridging for Finder Relay Socket Banks

The Finder 097.58 provides a convenient solution for electrical control panels containing several compatible relay sockets arranged next to one another. In industrial automation systems, it is common for multiple relays to operate separate field devices while sharing a common control voltage or return connection.

Without a bridging accessory, each socket may require an individual wire connection to establish the shared electrical potential. This can increase the number of conductors within the panel and add repetitive work during installation.

The Finder 097.58 8-way jumper is designed to connect the specified terminals across up to eight compatible socket positions. Its multi-way construction allows a common connection to be established using one accessory rather than several separate wire links.

This arrangement can help simplify wiring, reduce panel assembly time and support a more consistent installation. It can also make the common connection easier to identify when carrying out routine inspection, testing or maintenance.

The jumper is particularly useful in applications where several Finder 97.P1 or 97.P2 push-in terminal sockets are installed together. These sockets are associated with Finder 46 Series industrial relays and provide a compact arrangement for electrical control and interface applications.

The 10 A current rating applies to the jumper itself. Where several circuits share a common connection, the total current through the jumper must be considered. The electrical ratings of the sockets, conductors, relays and other connected equipment must also be respected.

Compatibility with Finder 97.P1 and 97.P2 Relay Sockets

The Finder 097.58 is specifically associated with compatible Finder 97 Series push-in terminal relay sockets. Selecting the correct jumper is important because different Finder socket families use different terminal arrangements, physical dimensions and bridging accessories.

The Finder 97.P1 is a push-in terminal socket designed for the Finder 46.61 industrial relay. The Finder 97.P2 is a corresponding push-in terminal socket designed for the Finder 46.52 relay.

Finder lists the 097.58 as an eight-way jumper accessory for these socket types, allowing the designated terminals to be bridged in a compatible installation.

The jumper should not be selected solely because an installation uses Finder 46 Series relays. The complete socket reference and terminal configuration must be checked before ordering or fitting the accessory.

For installations requiring only two connection positions, Finder offers the related 097.52 2-way jumper link. The 097.58 is the multi-way alternative for larger groups of compatible sockets.

Finder 097.58 vs Finder 097.52 Jumper Links

The Finder 097.58 is suited to installations where several adjacent relay sockets require the same electrical connection. The Finder 097.52 is more appropriate where only two designated connection positions need to be linked.

Both products are passive electrical accessories and do not provide switching or protective functions. The correct choice depends on the number of terminals to be bridged and the compatibility requirements of the socket assembly.

Installation and Electrical Safety Considerations

Before installing the Finder 097.58, isolate the electrical supply and verify that the relevant circuits are de-energised. Identify the designated jumper connection positions using the manufacturer's socket wiring diagrams.

Every terminal connected by the jumper must be intended to share the same electrical potential. Bridging unrelated terminals or separate voltage supplies can cause short circuits, equipment damage or serious electrical hazards.

The jumper should be inserted only into compatible socket positions and must not be forced into terminals with an unsuitable geometry or spacing. Confirm that the relay sockets are arranged correctly and that the accessory is properly seated.

Where several circuits share a common connection, calculate the current that may pass through the jumper. The 10 A rating must not be exceeded, and any lower current limits of the associated equipment must also be observed.

The Finder 097.58 is not an isolator, fuse, circuit breaker or switching device. It creates a continuous electrical connection between designated terminals and must be treated as potentially live whenever the associated circuit is energised.

Typical Applications

• Electrical bridging across compatible Finder relay socket banks.
• Finder 97.P1 push-in terminal socket installations.
• Finder 97.P2 push-in terminal socket installations.
• Industrial automation control panels.
• PLC relay interface assemblies.
• Machinery electrical control cabinets.
• Multi-relay control and signalling systems.
• Motor control and auxiliary relay circuits.
• Pump, valve and actuator control panels.
• Building management and automation equipment.
• Heating, ventilation and air conditioning control systems.
• Electrical panel manufacturing and assembly.
• Maintenance and modification of compatible relay installations.
• Applications requiring shared electrical connections across several adjacent sockets.