Why Choose the Finder 7F.30.8.230.4400 Outdoor Filter Fan?
The Finder 7F.30.8.230.4400 is a high-capacity 230 V AC outdoor filter fan from the Finder 7F Series, designed to provide forced-air ventilation for outdoor electrical cabinets, industrial control panels and automation enclosures. This Size 4 standard-flow filter fan delivers a nominal free-air flow of 400 m³/h at 50 Hz, helping dissipate heat generated by electrical and electronic equipment.
Developed specifically for outdoor electrical enclosure applications, the Finder 7F.30.8.230.4400 combines IP54 ingress protection, IK08 impact resistance and a NEMA Type 3R classification. Its standard draw-in airflow configuration introduces filtered ambient air into the enclosure, supporting effective ventilation when combined with a suitably positioned exhaust filter.
Featuring 230 V AC operation, 69 W rated power consumption at 50 Hz, a 255 × 255 mm external face and a replaceable filter mat, this outdoor filter fan provides substantial ventilation capacity in a compact enclosure-mounted assembly. Its push-in electrical terminals and maintenance-friendly design make it suitable for industrial panel builders and maintenance engineers.
Key Advantages
- 400 m³/h free-air flow at 50 Hz for high-capacity electrical enclosure ventilation.
- 445 m³/h free-air flow at 60 Hz for compatible supply frequencies.
- 230 V AC operation for industrial electrical installations.
- Outdoor-rated construction for appropriately designed external electrical cabinets.
- Standard draw-in airflow introduces filtered ambient air into the enclosure.
- IP54 protection rating helps resist dust and water ingress when correctly installed.
- IK08 impact resistance provides mechanical protection.
- NEMA Type 3R classification supports suitable outdoor applications.
- G4 filter classification helps reduce airborne contaminants entering the cabinet.
- Size 4 construction combines high airflow with practical enclosure dimensions.
- Replaceable filter mat supports routine maintenance.
- Push-in electrical terminals simplify wiring.
- Suitable for industrial automation, electrical distribution and machinery control installations.
Key Features
- Finder 7F Series outdoor filter fan.
- 7F.30 standard-flow draw-in configuration.
- Size 4 fan and filter assembly.
- 230 V AC nominal operating voltage.
- 50/60 Hz supply frequency.
- 400/445 m³/h free-air flow at 50/60 Hz.
- 270/300 m³/h airflow at 50/60 Hz with a compatible exhaust filter installed.
- 69/112 W rated power at 50/60 Hz.
- 0.30/0.49 A current consumption at 50/60 Hz.
- 72 dB(A) noise level.
- IP54 ingress protection.
- IK08 mechanical impact resistance.
- NEMA Type 3R outdoor classification.
- G4 filter mat according to EN 779.
- 255 × 255 mm external face dimensions.
- 223 × 223 mm nominal enclosure cut-out.
- Push-in electrical terminals.
- Replaceable synthetic-fibre filter media.
- Designed for straightforward installation and maintenance.
Technical Specifications
- Manufacturer: Finder
- Series: 7F Series
- Manufacturer part number: 7F.30.8.230.4400
- Product type: Outdoor filter fan
- Airflow configuration: Standard flow / draw-in
- Fan size: Size 4
- Nominal operating voltage: 230 V AC
- Supply frequency: 50/60 Hz
- Operating voltage range: 0.8 to 1.1 × nominal voltage
- Free-air flow at 50 Hz: 400 m³/h
- Free-air flow at 60 Hz: 445 m³/h
- Airflow with exhaust filter at 50 Hz: 270 m³/h
- Airflow with exhaust filter at 60 Hz: 300 m³/h
- Rated power at 50 Hz: 69 W
- Rated power at 60 Hz: 112 W
- Current consumption at 50 Hz: 0.30 A
- Current consumption at 60 Hz: 0.49 A
- Noise level: 72 dB(A)
- Protection rating: IP54
- Impact resistance: IK08
- NEMA classification: Type 3R
- External face dimensions: 255 × 255 mm
- Nominal mounting cut-out: 223 × 223 mm
- Installation depth: Approximately 130 mm
- Filter classification: G4 according to EN 779
- Filter classification according to ISO 16890: ISO Coarse 75%
- Filter efficiency: 80–90%
- Filter material: Synthetic fibre
- Filter temperature resistance: Up to +100 °C
- Housing material: Flame-retardant plastic according to UL94 V-0
- Electrical connection: Push-in terminals
- Conductor cross-section: 0.7–2.5 mm²
- Ambient operating temperature: −30 to +55 °C
- Nominal service life at 40 °C: 50,000 hours
- Application: Outdoor electrical enclosure ventilation
High-Capacity Outdoor Cabinet Cooling for Industrial Automation
Outdoor electrical cabinets can experience elevated internal temperatures caused by solar exposure, ambient conditions and heat generated by installed electrical equipment. The Finder 7F.30.8.230.4400 provides forced-air ventilation to help manage these temperatures in enclosures containing PLCs, motor control equipment, power supplies, contactors and electronic monitoring devices.
Its standard draw-in configuration introduces filtered ambient air into the electrical enclosure. When combined with a suitably positioned exhaust filter, the incoming air circulates through the cabinet and carries heat away from electrical components before leaving the enclosure. This arrangement supports effective heat dissipation while helping reduce the entry of airborne dust.
The fan provides 400 m³/h free-air flow at 50 Hz and 445 m³/h at 60 Hz. With a compatible exhaust filter installed, the corresponding airflow figures are approximately 270 m³/h and 300 m³/h. Actual installed performance depends on filter resistance, enclosure layout, ventilation openings and environmental conditions.
The IP54, IK08 and NEMA Type 3R classifications make this model suitable for appropriately designed outdoor electrical installations. However, fan-assisted ventilation cannot cool an enclosure below the temperature of the incoming ambient air. Engineers should therefore consider cabinet heat load, environmental exposure and required airflow when selecting the cooling arrangement.
The integrated G4 filter mat should be inspected and replaced as required, particularly in dusty industrial environments. Maintaining clean filter media and unobstructed airflow openings helps preserve ventilation performance and supports dependable operation of installed electrical equipment.
Typical Applications
- Outdoor electrical control cabinet ventilation.
- Industrial automation and PLC enclosures.
- Outdoor machinery control panels.
- Electrical distribution and switchgear cabinets.
- Motor control and industrial drive enclosures.
- Water treatment and pumping station control systems.
- Outdoor process monitoring installations.
- Infrastructure and utility control cabinets.
- Industrial power supply and relay enclosures.
- Manufacturing and production machinery.
- OEM electrical panel construction.
- Outdoor electrical enclosure cooling upgrades.
