Why Choose the Finder 62.22.8.230.4000 Power Relay?
The Finder 62.22.8.230.4000 is a high-performance 16 A electromechanical power relay featuring a 230 V AC coil, two changeover contacts and silver tin oxide contact material. Part of the Finder 62 Series, this relay is designed for industrial automation, machinery control, power switching and electrical equipment requiring reliable PCB-mounted relay operation.
Its 2 CO / DPDT contact configuration allows two separate changeover circuits to be controlled by a single electromagnetic coil. Each contact set provides common, normally open and normally closed connections, offering flexibility for auxiliary switching, equipment sequencing and control applications.
The Finder 62.22.8.230.4000 incorporates AgSnO₂ (silver tin oxide) contacts, selected for their resistance to contact welding and erosion under certain demanding switching conditions. Combined with a 16 A rated contact current, 230 V AC coil and PCB mounting pins, this relay provides a practical solution for OEM electrical assemblies and industrial control equipment.
Key Advantages
- 16 A rated contact current for appropriately rated electrical loads.
- 230 V AC operating coil for compatible mains-voltage control circuits.
- Two changeover contacts (2 CO / DPDT) for versatile switching.
- Silver tin oxide contacts offer useful resistance to contact welding and erosion.
- Direct PCB mounting supports integration into electronic and industrial equipment.
- 4 mm PCB terminal pins provide a defined board-mounting arrangement.
- Compact industrial relay design suitable for OEM applications.
- Two independently wired contact sets operated by one coil.
- Monostable electromagnetic operation returns the contacts to their normal state when the coil is de-energised.
- −40 to +70 °C operating temperature range supports a wide range of industrial environments.
- Finder 62 Series construction for demanding power-switching applications.
- Suitable for automation, heating and motor-control circuits when the specific load is within the published ratings.
Key Features
- Finder 62 Series industrial power relay.
- 62.22 two-pole relay type.
- 230 V AC nominal coil voltage.
- 50/60 Hz AC coil operation.
- Two changeover contacts (2 CO).
- Double-pole double-throw (DPDT) configuration.
- 16 A rated contact current.
- Silver tin oxide (AgSnO₂) contact material.
- PCB mounting arrangement.
- 4 mm PCB pin length.
- Eight-terminal relay configuration.
- Monostable electromagnetic operation.
- Suitable for general-purpose industrial power switching.
- Designed for equipment incorporating a compatible PCB footprint.
- Compact body width of approximately 38.2 mm.
- Operating temperature range of −40 to +70 °C.
Specification note: The exact part listing confirms the 230 V AC coil, 2 CO contact configuration, 16 A contact rating, AgSnO₂ contacts and 4 mm PCB mounting pins. Coil consumption, contact endurance, insulation ratings and load-specific switching capacities should be verified against the current Finder 62 Series datasheet before being incorporated into an equipment design.
The Finder 62.22.8.230.4000 uses AgSnO₂ contacts, which provide useful resistance to electrical erosion and contact welding in suitable switching applications.
Silver tin oxide is often selected where switching conditions may involve elevated inrush currents or repetitive operation. This can be advantageous in industrial equipment containing certain lighting, heating, transformer or motor-related loads.
However, the relay's 16 A rated contact current does not mean that every type of load can be switched at 16 A. Inductive, capacitive and high-inrush loads must be assessed against the appropriate switching category, electrical endurance requirements and any applicable derating.
Two Changeover Contacts for Flexible Circuit Control
The Finder 62.22.8.230.4000 features a double-pole double-throw (DPDT) contact arrangement, also described as 2 CO.
Each contact set includes three switching connections: common, normally open and normally closed. When the 230 V AC coil is energised, both contact sets transfer to their operated positions. When the coil supply is removed, the relay returns to its normal state.
This arrangement enables one relay to control two separate circuits or provide complementary switching functions. It is particularly useful in industrial automation, machinery interlocking, auxiliary signalling and electrical equipment sequencing.
PCB Mounting for OEM and Industrial Equipment
The Finder 62.22.8.230.4000 is designed for direct printed circuit board mounting, using 4 mm terminal pins.
PCB mounting allows the relay to be integrated into purpose-designed electrical assemblies, reducing the need for separate relay sockets and associated panel wiring. This makes it suitable for OEM equipment manufacturers and industrial control electronics.
Because the relay is rated for substantial switching currents, the PCB must be designed with suitable conductor widths, copper thickness, creepage distances, clearance distances and thermal management. The PCB footprint and terminal layout should be checked against the manufacturer's mechanical drawing before production.
The Finder 62 Series is designed for industrial power-switching applications where robust relay construction and dependable contact operation are important.
The Finder 62.22.8.230.4000 combines a 230 V AC control coil with two 16 A changeover contact sets, enabling it to serve as an interface between an electrical control signal and suitably rated equipment loads.
Its −40 to +70 °C operating temperature range supports installation in a variety of industrial environments. Actual performance depends on the surrounding equipment temperature, PCB layout, switching duty and electrical load.
Typical Applications
- Industrial automation equipment.
- PCB-mounted power switching circuits.
- OEM electrical control assemblies.
- Machinery auxiliary control circuits.
- Heating equipment and temperature-control systems.
- Motor-control auxiliary switching within the published ratings.
- Industrial process control equipment.
- Electrical interlocking and sequencing circuits.
- Building automation equipment.
- Industrial signalling and alarm systems.
- Power distribution control electronics.
- Equipment requiring two changeover contacts operated by a 230 V AC coil.
