Why Choose the Finder 46.61.8.240.0054 Miniature Industrial Relay?
The Finder 46.61.8.240.0054 is a compact and reliable 16 A miniature industrial electromechanical relay designed for electrical switching in industrial automation, control panels and machinery control systems. Part of the established Finder 46 Series, this relay features a 240 V AC coil, a single changeover contact and a convenient plug-in construction for compatible relay sockets.
The Finder 46.61.8.240.0054 incorporates a lockable test button, mechanical indicator and LED coil-status indicator, providing useful functionality for installation, commissioning and maintenance. Its single-pole double-throw (SPDT) contact arrangement allows one control signal to switch between normally open and normally closed circuits, making it suitable for a wide range of industrial switching and signalling applications.
With a 16 A rated contact current, a 250 V AC rated contact voltage and a 240 V AC nominal coil, the Finder 46.61.8.240.0054 provides dependable switching for compatible electrical loads. Its silver-nickel contacts, compact design and compatibility with Finder 97 Series sockets make it a practical choice for automation engineers, electrical panel builders and equipment manufacturers.
Key Advantages
- 16 A rated contact current for switching compatible industrial electrical loads.
- 240 V AC coil suitable for control systems using an appropriate AC supply.
- Single changeover contact (1 CO / SPDT) provides flexible normally open and normally closed switching.
- Lockable test button supports manual relay testing during commissioning and maintenance.
- Mechanical indicator provides visual indication of relay operation.
- LED indicator provides convenient visual confirmation of coil energisation.
- Silver-nickel (AgNi) contacts offer dependable electromechanical switching.
- 6 kV impulse insulation between coil and contacts supports electrical separation.
- Plug-in construction allows straightforward replacement without extensive rewiring.
- Compatible with suitable Finder 97 Series relay sockets for DIN rail or panel-based installations.
Key Features
- Finder 46 Series miniature industrial power relay.
- 46.61 relay type with one changeover contact.
- SPDT / 1 CO contact configuration.
- 240 V AC nominal coil voltage.
- 16 A rated contact current.
- 250 V AC rated contact voltage.
- 440 V AC maximum switching voltage.
- 4,000 VA rated AC1 switching capacity.
- 1.2 VA nominal AC coil consumption.
- 31.5 kΩ nominal coil resistance.
- Silver-nickel (AgNi) contact material.
- Lockable test button for manual operation.
- Mechanical operation indicator.
- LED coil-status indicator.
- 6 kV coil-to-contact impulse withstand voltage.
- Plug-in and Faston-compatible connection terminals.
- Non-latching electromechanical operation.
- Suitable for use with compatible Finder 97 Series sockets.
Reliable Electrical Switching for Industrial Automation
Electromechanical relays such as the Finder 46.61.8.240.0054 enable industrial control circuits to operate separate electrical loads using an electromagnetic switching mechanism. When the 240 V AC coil is energised, the internal changeover contact transfers from its normally closed position to its normally open position. This allows a single control signal to operate equipment, change circuit states or provide auxiliary signalling within an automation system.
The Finder 46 Series is designed for industrial automation engineers, electrical panel builders and equipment manufacturers requiring dependable switching and straightforward maintenance. The lockable test button, mechanical indicator and LED indicator provide useful diagnostic and commissioning features, while plug-in mounting enables convenient replacement. For motors, inductive loads and circuits with high inrush currents, the relay must be selected according to the applicable load-specific switching ratings rather than the resistive-load current rating alone.
Typical Applications
- Industrial automation and electrical control panels.
- PLC interface circuits and auxiliary relay assemblies.
- Industrial machinery control and switching systems.
- Electrical interlocking and control logic circuits.
- Building automation and electrical control equipment.
- Heating, ventilation and air conditioning controllers.
- Lighting control and auxiliary switching systems.
- Alarm, monitoring and equipment status indication circuits.
- Automated production equipment and control interfaces.
- OEM industrial equipment and electrical maintenance applications.
