Why Choose the Finder 56.34.8.230.0000T Miniature Power Relay?
The Finder 56.34.8.230.0000T is a robust 4-pole changeover miniature power relay designed for dependable electrical switching in industrial automation, machinery control and electrical distribution systems. As part of the established Finder 56 Series, this relay combines a high switching capacity with a compact plug-in design, making it suitable for control panels, machine builders and industrial maintenance applications.
Featuring a 230 V AC operating coil and four changeover contacts (4CO / 4PDT), the relay enables multiple independent electrical circuits to be switched simultaneously using a single control signal. Its 12 A contact rating provides reliable switching capability for appropriately rated industrial loads, including control equipment, auxiliary circuits and automation devices.
The Finder 56 Series incorporates durable contact technology, practical installation features and compatibility with suitable Finder 96 Series relay sockets. The 56.34.8.230.0000T variant is associated with an integrated LED indication feature, allowing operating status to be identified visually. Its plug-in construction also simplifies installation, inspection and replacement during routine electrical maintenance.
Key Advantages
- Four changeover contacts (4CO / 4PDT) allow simultaneous switching of multiple circuits.
- 12 A rated contact current provides versatile switching capability for industrial applications.
- 230 V AC coil voltage suitable for common industrial control supplies.
- Integrated LED indication provides convenient visual identification of relay operating status.
- Plug-in relay construction supports straightforward installation and replacement.
- Compatible with appropriately selected Finder 96 Series sockets.
- Compact design helps optimise space inside electrical control cabinets.
- Finder 56 Series contact technology supports dependable operation in demanding industrial environments.
Key Features
- Finder 56 Series miniature power relay.
- Four-pole changeover contact configuration (4CO / 4PDT).
- 12 A rated contact current.
- 230 V AC nominal coil voltage.
- AC-operated, monostable electromagnetic relay.
- LED operating status indication.
- Plug-in electrical connection for suitable relay sockets.
- Four independent changeover contact circuits controlled by one coil.
- Compact construction for industrial control and automation installations.
- Suitable for use with compatible Finder 96 Series socket accessories.
- Designed for switching, control and electrical interface applications.
Reliable Electrical Switching for Industrial Automation
Electromechanical power relays such as the Finder 56.34.8.230.0000T provide an effective interface between electrical control signals and switched load circuits. When the relay coil is energised, its internal electromagnetic mechanism changes the position of the contacts, allowing connected equipment to be switched according to the requirements of the control system.
The four-pole changeover arrangement makes this relay particularly useful where several independent circuits must respond to the same control command. Each changeover contact provides normally open and normally closed switching paths, offering flexibility for equipment control, auxiliary signalling and electrical interlocking arrangements.
The Finder 56 Series is designed to support practical industrial installation and maintenance. Plug-in mounting allows relays to be replaced without extensive rewiring when installed in a compatible socket, while LED indication assists technicians in checking coil energisation during commissioning and fault investigation. Contact loading, socket selection and electrical protection should always be matched to the application.
Typical Applications
- Industrial automation and electrical control panels.
- PLC-controlled relay interface circuits.
- Machine control and production equipment.
- Motor starter auxiliary control and signalling circuits.
- Heating, ventilation and air conditioning control systems.
- Electrical distribution and control assemblies.
- Industrial equipment switching and interlocking.
- Building automation and plant control installations.
- Maintenance and replacement of compatible industrial relays.
- OEM machinery and automated manufacturing systems.
