Why Choose the Finder 7S.14.8.230.4220 Safety Relay?
The Finder 7S.14.8.230.4220 is a 230 V AC safety relay module with four forcibly guided contacts, designed for industrial machinery, safety-related control circuits and automation systems. Part of the Finder 7S Series, this DIN rail-mounted relay features 2 normally open (NO) and 2 normally closed (NC) contacts, providing mechanically linked contact operation for applications requiring reliable switching and contact-state monitoring.
The relay incorporates forcibly guided contact technology, designed to prevent normally open and normally closed contacts from simultaneously assuming incompatible states following certain contact failures. This makes it suitable for use within appropriately engineered safety-related control systems, including emergency stop circuits, machinery guarding arrangements and safety monitoring applications.
With a 230 V AC rated coil voltage, 6 A contact current rating and 250 V AC contact switching voltage, the Finder 7S.14.8.230.4220 provides dependable switching performance in industrial environments. Its compact 22.5 mm-wide housing, spring-loaded terminals and integrated LED status indicator simplify installation, wiring and maintenance within electrical control panels.
Key Advantages
- Four forcibly guided contacts support reliable contact-state monitoring in safety-related control systems.
- 2 NO + 2 NC contact configuration provides flexible switching and feedback arrangements.
- 230 V AC rated coil voltage for compatible industrial control circuits.
- 6 A contact rating for switching suitable control and auxiliary loads.
- 250 V AC contact switching capability supports industrial automation applications.
- Spring-loaded terminals enable convenient wiring without conventional screw terminals.
- Integrated LED indicator provides visual indication of relay energisation.
- 22.5 mm slimline housing helps conserve space in electrical control cabinets.
- DIN rail mounting simplifies installation alongside other industrial control components.
- Mechanical endurance of 10 million operations supports dependable long-term use.
- Operating temperature range of −40 to +70 °C accommodates demanding industrial environments.
- Suitable for integration into safety-related systems designed to meet applicable machinery safety requirements.
Key Features
- Finder 7S Series safety relay module.
- Forcibly guided contacts for safety-related control applications.
- Four-pole contact arrangement: 2 normally open and 2 normally closed.
- 230 V AC rated coil voltage.
- 6 A rated contact current.
- 250 V AC nominal switching voltage.
- Silver tin oxide (AgSnO) contact material.
- 12 ms typical operate time.
- 10 ms typical release time.
- 10 million mechanical operations rated endurance.
- 100,000 electrical operations rated endurance under specified conditions.
- LED operating status indicator.
- Spring-loaded terminal connections.
- IP20 protection rating.
- 22.5 mm housing width.
- DIN rail mounting for industrial electrical enclosures.
- Suitable for safety-related switching and monitoring arrangements when correctly integrated and validated.
Technical Specifications
- Manufacturer: Finder
- Series: 7S Series
- Model: 7S.14.8.230.4220
- Product type: Safety relay module with forcibly guided contacts
- Rated coil voltage: 230 V AC
- Number of contacts: 4
- Contact configuration: 2 NO + 2 NC
- Contact arrangement: 4PST (2 Form A + 2 Form B)
- Rated contact current: 6 A
- Nominal contact switching voltage: 250 V AC
- Rated switching capacity: 1,500 VA
- Contact material: Silver tin oxide (AgSnO)
- Coil current: 11.8 mA
- Coil resistance: 19.5 kΩ
- Operate time: 12 ms
- Release time: 10 ms
- Mechanical endurance: 10,000,000 operations
- Electrical endurance: 100,000 operations
- Rated insulation voltage: 250 V
- Operating temperature: −40 to +70 °C
- Protection rating: IP20
- Pollution degree: 2
- Terminal type: Spring-loaded terminals
- Status indication: Integrated LED
- Mounting type: DIN rail
- Dimensions (W × H × D): 22.5 × 86.2 × 100.3 mm
- EAN: 8012823420479
Forcibly Guided Contact Relays for Machinery Safety and Industrial Automation
Safety-related control systems frequently require reliable feedback about the state of switching devices. The Finder 7S.14.8.230.4220 uses forcibly guided contacts to support fault detection within correctly designed monitoring circuits. Its combination of normally open and normally closed contacts makes it suitable for safety-related switching arrangements in machinery guarding, emergency stop interfaces and industrial control applications.
The relay's 230 V AC coil, 6 A contact rating and spring-loaded terminal connections make it practical for integration into industrial control cabinets. Its LED indicator supports quick visual checks during commissioning and maintenance. The relay is a safety-related component rather than a complete standalone safety controller; the achieved safety category, performance level or safety integrity level depends on the overall circuit architecture, diagnostics, protective measures and validation.
Typical Applications
- Industrial machinery safety-related control circuits.
- Emergency stop switching and monitoring arrangements.
- Machine guarding and interlock systems.
- Industrial automation safety interfaces.
- Contact feedback and fault monitoring circuits.
- Manufacturing and production machinery control panels.
- Safety-related switching within industrial electrical cabinets.
- Process equipment and plant control applications.
