Finder 60.13.9.024.2070 – 60 Series Industrial relays

Why Choose the Finder 60.13.9.024.2070 Industrial Relay?

The Finder 60.13.9.024.2070 is a versatile 10 A, 24 V DC plug-in industrial relay designed for reliable switching in automation systems, industrial machinery and electrical control panels. Part of the Finder Series 60 general-purpose relay range, this electromechanical relay combines three changeover contacts with integrated coil indication and protection features.

Featuring a three-pole double-throw (3PDT, 3 CO) contact configuration, the Finder 60.13.9.024.2070 allows three independent electrical circuits to be switched using a single electromagnetic coil. Its 24 V DC nominal coil voltage makes it suitable for compatible low-voltage industrial control systems, while its 10 A rated contacts at 250 V AC provide dependable general-purpose switching capability.

A key feature of the 2070 variant is its combination of a lockable manual test button, integrated LED indicator and coil suppression diode. The LED provides visual confirmation of coil energisation, while the diode helps suppress the voltage transient generated when the DC coil is switched off. Its 11-pin plug-in construction allows convenient installation into compatible Finder Series 90 relay sockets, making it particularly useful for serviceable industrial control installations.

Key Advantages

• Three changeover contacts (3PDT, 3 CO) enable simultaneous switching of three independent electrical circuits.
• 24 V DC nominal coil voltage supports compatible industrial DC control systems.
• 10 A rated contact current provides flexible switching for industrial electrical loads.
• Integrated LED indicator allows visual confirmation that the relay coil is energised.
• Built-in suppression diode helps protect associated control electronics from coil-generated voltage transients.
• Lockable manual test button supports commissioning, inspection and functional testing.
• 11-pin plug-in construction simplifies relay installation and replacement.
• Compatible with suitable Finder Series 90 sockets, including DIN rail mounting options.
• Silver cadmium oxide (AgCdO) contacts provide a robust contact system for general-purpose switching.
• Monostable operation returns the contacts to their normal positions when the coil is de-energised, provided the test button is not locked.

Key Features

• Finder Series 60 general-purpose industrial relay.
• Type 60.13 with three changeover contacts.
• 24 V DC nominal coil voltage.
• 3PDT (3 CO, 3 Form C) contact configuration.
• 10 A rated contact current.
• 250 V AC rated contact voltage.
• 400 V AC maximum switching voltage.
• 2,500 VA rated AC1 switching load.
• 500 VA rated AC15 switching load at 230 V AC.
• 445 Ω nominal coil resistance.
• Approximately 53.9 mA nominal coil current.
• Approximately 1.3 W nominal DC coil consumption.
• Silver cadmium oxide (AgCdO) contact material.
• Lockable manual test button for functional checks.
• Integrated LED coil indicator.
• Integrated DC coil suppression diode.
• Polarity-sensitive DC coil connection due to the integrated diode.
• 11-pin plug-in terminals for compatible Finder Series 90 sockets.
• Monostable, non-latching electromagnetic operation.

Three-Pole Switching with LED Indication and Integrated Coil Protection

The Finder 60.13.9.024.2070 uses an electromagnetic coil to operate 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 coil power is removed, the contacts return to their normal positions during standard operation. This enables three independent electrical circuits to be controlled using a single signal.

The 3PDT contact arrangement is particularly useful for applications requiring several switching functions from one relay. For example, one contact may operate an auxiliary control circuit, another may provide equipment status signalling and the third may switch an additional compatible load. The coil and contact circuits are electrically isolated, supporting flexible integration into industrial control systems.

A distinguishing feature of the 2070 configuration is its integrated LED and suppression diode. The LED illuminates when the coil is correctly energised, helping maintenance engineers identify the relay's electrical operating state. The diode suppresses the inductive voltage spike generated when coil power is removed, helping protect PLC outputs and other connected switching devices. Because the diode is polarity-sensitive, the positive DC supply must be connected to terminal 2 in accordance with the relay's wiring diagram. The suppression diode can also increase relay release time compared with an unsuppressed coil.

The lockable manual test button allows functional checks without energising the coil. This is useful during commissioning and fault-finding, but the button must not be left locked unintentionally because it can hold the contacts in their actuated positions. The 11-pin plug-in design also enables convenient replacement using a compatible Finder Series 90 socket. Engineers should verify socket compatibility, load ratings and the manufacturer's wiring diagram before installation.

Typical Applications

• Industrial automation and process control systems.
• 24 V DC industrial control circuits.
• Electrical control panels and relay interface assemblies.
• PLC-controlled auxiliary switching circuits.
• Industrial machinery and OEM electrical equipment.
• Electrical interlocking and multi-circuit control.
• Building automation and building management systems.
• Control circuit commissioning and fault-finding.
• Electrical status signalling and auxiliary control.
• Applications requiring integrated DC coil suppression.
• Maintenance-friendly plug-in relay installations.