Finder 7U.00.8.230.0012 DIN Rail Power Socket – 230 V AC, 16 A, Yellow, Schuko and Italian Bipasso, with Green LED
The Finder 7U.00.8.230.0012 is a professional 230 V AC DIN rail power socket with integrated LED voltage indication, designed for electrical control cabinets, industrial automation panels and distribution enclosures. Part of the Finder 7U Series, this compact socket outlet provides a convenient mains connection for compatible equipment, testing instruments and maintenance tools.
Featuring a 16 A rated current, compatibility with Schuko Type F and Italian Bipasso Type L plugs, and a distinctive yellow RAL 1021 housing, the Finder 7U.00.8.230.0012 combines practical electrical functionality with clear visual identification. Its integrated green LED voltage presence indicator helps maintenance personnel identify when the socket supply is energised.
Designed for installation on a standard 35 mm DIN rail or through a suitable direct mounting arrangement, the socket features screw terminal connections, a compact 45 mm module width and an IP20 protection rating. It is particularly suitable for professional control panel installations where a clearly identifiable auxiliary power outlet is required.
Key Advantages
- 230 V AC nominal operating voltage for compatible single-phase mains installations.
- 16 A rated current for suitable electrical equipment and maintenance loads.
- 250 V AC rated socket voltage provides compatibility with the specified supply system.
- Schuko and Italian Bipasso compatibility supports suitable European mains plugs.
- Integrated green LED indicator provides visual indication of supply voltage presence.
- Yellow RAL 1021 housing allows the socket to be clearly distinguished from standard grey outlets.
- 35 mm DIN rail mounting enables convenient installation in electrical control cabinets.
- Direct mounting capability provides additional installation flexibility.
- 45 mm-wide modular design integrates neatly into compatible electrical enclosures.
- Screw terminal connections provide secure electrical wiring.
- Protective earth connection for compatible earthed equipment.
- IP20 protection rating for installation within suitable protective enclosures.
- Dedicated identification area supports clear socket labelling.
- Ideal for industrial control panels, machinery cabinets and electrical maintenance power outlets.
Key Features
- Finder 7U Series electrical enclosure socket.
- Type 7U.00 modular socket outlet.
- Yellow housing, RAL 1021.
- Integrated green LED for voltage presence indication.
- 230 V AC nominal supply voltage.
- 250 V AC rated voltage.
- 16 A nominal current rating.
- Schuko Type F socket compatibility.
- Italian Bipasso Type L plug compatibility.
- Single socket outlet with protective earth connection.
- Three electrical connections for line, neutral and protective earth.
- Touch-protected screw terminal arrangement.
- 35 mm DIN rail mounting in accordance with EN 60715.
- Suitable direct mounting arrangement for compatible panels.
- 45 mm module width, equivalent to 2.5 standard 18 mm modular units.
- 63.3 mm installation depth.
- IP20 ingress protection rating.
- Label holder area for circuit identification.
- Designed for professional installation within electrical enclosures.
Technical Specifications
- Manufacturer: Finder
- Product series: 7U
- Manufacturer part number: 7U.00.8.230.0012
- Alternative part number: 7U0082300012
- Product type: Electrical enclosure power socket
- Socket configuration: Schuko and Italian Bipasso combination outlet
- Compatible plug standards: Type F and Type L
- Nominal supply voltage: 230 V AC
- Rated voltage: 250 V AC
- Rated current: 16 A
- Supply type: Alternating current (AC)
- Number of socket outlets: 1
- Number of electrical connections: 3
- Electrical connections: Line, neutral and protective earth
- Voltage presence indicator: Yes
- Indicator type: Integrated green LED
- Housing colour: Yellow
- Housing colour reference: RAL 1021
- Mounting type: DIN rail or suitable direct mounting
- DIN rail compatibility: 35 mm according to EN 60715
- Housing width: 45 mm
- Modular width: 2.5 modules
- Installation depth: 63.3 mm
- Electrical terminal type: Screw terminals
- Conductor cross-section: 0.5–6 mm², according to distributor specification
- Ingress protection rating: IP20
- Socket identification area: Yes
- Protective earth connection: Yes
- Suitable installation environment: Protected electrical cabinets and control panels
- Country of origin: Italy
- EAN / GTIN-13: 8012823444406 (listed by multiple distributors; verify against product packaging)
- Typical applications: Industrial control cabinets, electrical distribution boards and maintenance power outlets
Integrated Green LED Voltage Presence Indicator
A key feature of the Finder 7U.00.8.230.0012 is its integrated green LED voltage presence indicator. The indicator provides a convenient visual reference showing that electrical voltage is present at the socket supply.
In industrial control cabinets, this feature is particularly useful during commissioning, routine inspection and maintenance activities. Engineers can identify the energised state of the socket without requiring a separate panel-mounted indicator lamp.
The LED is integrated directly into the socket assembly, helping maintain a compact installation and reducing the need for additional indication components.
Important safety information: The LED must not be used as proof of electrical isolation. Before electrical work is undertaken, the circuit must be safely isolated and the absence of voltage verified using an appropriate approved testing procedure.
Yellow RAL 1021 Housing for Clear Circuit Identification
The Finder 7U.00.8.230.0012 features a distinctive yellow RAL 1021 housing, making it easily distinguishable from conventional grey electrical enclosure sockets.
Colour differentiation is valuable in industrial control panels where several electrical circuits may be present. A yellow socket can be used to identify a particular supply, maintenance outlet or separately protected auxiliary circuit.
For example, a machine builder may use a yellow socket to distinguish an outlet supplied independently of the machine's main switching circuit. However, the yellow colour itself does not establish that a socket is permanently energised or connected to an uninterruptible supply. The actual electrical function must be determined from the installation design and circuit labelling.
The socket also incorporates an area for identification labelling, allowing panel builders to mark the circuit or supply function clearly.
Schuko and Italian Bipasso Plug Compatibility
The Finder 7U.00.8.230.0012 is designed for compatible Schuko Type F and Italian Bipasso Type L mains plugs. This combined socket format provides flexibility for electrical installations where different European plug configurations may be encountered.
Schuko Type F plugs are widely used across continental Europe, while Italian Bipasso Type L plugs are commonly used in Italian electrical installations. The combination socket is therefore useful for machinery manufacturers and industrial equipment suppliers working across international markets.
The socket provides a protective earth connection for suitable earthed equipment. Correct protective earthing, circuit protection and wiring must be incorporated into the complete installation.
UK installation note: The Finder 7U.00.8.230.0012 is not a standard UK BS 1363 socket. Its suitability for a UK installation must be assessed against the applicable electrical regulations, equipment requirements and site-specific safety procedures.
DIN Rail Mounting and Electrical Installation
The Finder 7U.00.8.230.0012 is designed for installation on a standard 35 mm DIN rail, allowing it to be mounted alongside other modular electrical equipment such as circuit breakers, contactors, relays and power supplies.
Its 45 mm width corresponds to 2.5 standard 18 mm modular units, making it suitable for compatible electrical distribution enclosures. The socket may also be installed using a suitable direct mounting arrangement.
The unit features screw terminal connections for line, neutral and protective earth. The terminal connections must be wired using conductors suitable for the circuit current and installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
The Finder 7U.00.8.230.0012 has an IP20 protection rating and is intended for installation within a suitable protective electrical enclosure. It is not a waterproof or weatherproof socket.
Installation should be carried out by a competent person, with suitable upstream overcurrent protection, protective earthing and compliance with the relevant electrical installation standards.
Typical Applications
- Industrial electrical control cabinets.
- Machinery electrical enclosures.
- Factory automation control panels.
- Electrical distribution boards.
- Maintenance and service power outlets.
- Electrical commissioning and testing stations.
- Control panel auxiliary power circuits.
- Manufacturing and production line equipment.
- Packaging and processing machinery cabinets.
- Automated warehouse control systems.
- Building management system electrical enclosures.
- Industrial equipment using compatible European mains plugs.
- Control panels requiring clearly identifiable yellow sockets.
- Electrical enclosures requiring integrated voltage presence indication.
- DIN rail installations requiring a compact 16 A power outlet.
Finder 7U Series Socket Variants
The Finder 7U Series includes several power socket variants with different housing colours and voltage indication options. The 7U.00.8.230.0012 is the yellow version with an integrated green LED indicator.
- Finder 7U.00.8.230.0000: Grey RAL 7035 socket without LED voltage presence indication.
- Finder 7U.00.8.230.0010: Grey RAL 7035 socket with integrated green LED indication.
- Finder 7U.00.8.230.0002: Yellow RAL 1021 socket without LED voltage presence indication.
- Finder 7U.00.8.230.0012: Yellow RAL 1021 socket with integrated green LED indication.
The correct version should be selected according to the required socket identification, voltage indication and installation design.
