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Finder 97.12 – 97 Series Sockets for 46 Series relays
Finder 97.12 blue eight-position through-hole PCB relay socket designed for Finder 46.52 two-pole changeover relays, rated at 8 A and 250 V with IP20 protection and 6 kV impulse withstand voltage between coil and contacts.
£2.99
Why Choose the Finder 97.12 Relay Socket?
The Finder 97.12 is a relay socket from the Finder 97 Series, designed to provide a convenient electrical connection interface for compatible Finder plug-in relays. It is intended for relay-based switching and control applications where organised wiring, removable components and straightforward maintenance are important.
By providing a dedicated interface between the relay and the fixed control wiring, the Finder 97.12 supports practical installation and servicing of relay assemblies. A correctly matched plug-in relay can be removed or replaced without disconnecting the external conductors from the socket, helping simplify maintenance and reduce unnecessary disturbance to electrical connections.
The Finder 97.12 is suitable for integration into appropriately designed industrial automation equipment, electrical control panels and machinery control systems. Its selection should be based on the required relay compatibility, connection arrangement and electrical ratings of the complete assembly.
Key Advantages
- Finder 97 Series relay socket for compatible plug-in relay installations.
- Provides an organised electrical interface between a relay and fixed control wiring.
- Supports convenient installation and replacement of compatible relays.
- Helps simplify inspection, troubleshooting and electrical maintenance.
- Reduces the need to disconnect control wiring when replacing a removable relay.
- Suitable for industrial automation and electrical switching applications.
- Supports modular relay-based control panel construction.
- Useful for machinery control and auxiliary switching circuits.
- Provides a practical connection solution for OEM electrical equipment.
- Part of Finder's established relay socket and accessory range.
Key Features
- Manufacturer: Finder.
- Series: 97 Series.
- Model: 97.12.
- Product type: Relay socket.
- Designed for use with compatible plug-in relay modules.
- Provides connections between relay terminals and external electrical circuits.
- Supports removable relay installation for servicing and replacement.
- Suitable for integration into appropriately designed electrical control equipment.
- Intended for relay-based switching, signalling and control applications.
- Relay compatibility must be confirmed against the applicable Finder connection arrangement.
Reliable Relay Connections for Industrial Control Systems
The Finder 97.12 provides a connection interface between a compatible removable relay and the fixed wiring of an electrical control circuit. This arrangement enables relay-based control systems to be assembled and serviced more conveniently than installations where switching components are permanently wired into the equipment.
In a complete assembly, the installed relay provides the required switching function, while the socket establishes the electrical connections to the external circuit. The relay's coil voltage, contact configuration, current rating and mechanical connection arrangement must match the application and the socket's requirements.
For dependable operation, the relay and socket must be correctly matched and installed according to the relevant manufacturer's instructions. The complete assembly must operate within its applicable electrical and environmental ratings, and electrical power must be safely isolated before installation or maintenance.
Typical Applications
- Industrial automation and relay interface circuits.
- Electrical control panels and relay assemblies.
- Machinery control and auxiliary switching applications.
- Industrial electrical signalling systems.
- Manufacturing and production equipment.
- Building automation and HVAC control installations.
- Industrial process control equipment.
- OEM electrical equipment manufacturing.
- Control cabinet maintenance and relay replacement.
- General-purpose relay-based electrical switching systems.
Technical Specifications
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| Device Type | Relay Socket | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Finder | |
| Series | 97 Series | |
| Manufacturer part number | 97.12 | |
| Product category | Relay sockets and accessories | |
| Product type | Relay socket | |
| Relay connection | Plug-in interface | |
| Electrical function | Relay terminal interfacing | |
| Application | Relay-based electrical switching and control | |
| Installation environment | Suitable electrical control equipment and enclosures |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Finder 97.12 used for?
The Finder 97.12 is a relay socket designed to connect compatible plug-in relays to fixed wiring in electrical switching, signalling and industrial control applications.
Is the Finder 97.12 a complete relay?
No. The Finder 97.12 is a relay socket, not a complete switching relay. A compatible relay is required to perform the electrical switching function.
Which relays are compatible with the Finder 97.12?
The selected relay must match the Finder 97.12 socket's mechanical connection arrangement and electrical requirements. Compatibility should be confirmed using the exact relay part number.
Can the Finder 97.12 be used in industrial automation?
Yes. When combined with an appropriately selected relay, the socket can be incorporated into suitable industrial automation, machinery control and electrical switching equipment.
Can a compatible relay be replaced without disconnecting the wiring?
Yes. The plug-in arrangement allows a compatible relay to be removed while the socket's external wiring remains connected. The electrical supply must be safely isolated before servicing.
Does the Finder 97.12 determine the relay switching capacity?
The permitted switching capacity depends on the electrical ratings of both the socket and installed relay, as well as the connected load. The complete assembly must remain within the lowest applicable component rating.
Can the Finder 97.12 be used as a replacement relay socket?
Yes, provided it matches the existing relay's connection arrangement, installation requirements and electrical ratings.
Where is the Finder 97.12 typically installed?
The socket is intended for use in suitable electrical control equipment, including automation panels, machinery control systems and relay-based switching assemblies.
Trusted by Industrial Automation and Electrical Control Professionals
Finder 97 Series relay sockets provide practical connection solutions for compatible plug-in relays used in electrical control systems. The Finder 97.12 supports organised wiring, modular relay installation and convenient maintenance in appropriately designed industrial switching and automation equipment.
Confirmed Finder 97.12 Product Details
Important product specification: The Finder 97.12 is specifically a blue, eight-position PCB-mounted relay socket for Finder 46.52 two-pole changeover relays. It uses printed circuit board pin connections rather than screw terminals or DIN rail mounting. The manufacturer's 97 Series technical documentation specifies an 8 A, 250 V rating, 6 kV impulse withstand voltage between coil and contacts, IP20 protection and an ambient operating temperature range of −40 to +70 °C.
Its compact dimensions are approximately 33 × 12.4 × 38.6 mm. This makes it suitable for PCB-based industrial relay assemblies, control electronics and equipment requiring a replaceable Finder 46.52 relay. Unlike panel-wired sockets, the 97.12 is intended for integration into a suitably designed printed circuit board.
