Why Choose the Finder 7S.14.8.230.4310 Safety Relay?
The Finder 7S.14.8.230.4310 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 3 normally open (NO) and 1 normally closed (NC) contacts, providing reliable switching and feedback functionality for appropriately engineered machinery safety applications.
The relay incorporates forcibly guided contact technology, in which normally open and normally closed contacts are mechanically linked to support the detection of certain contact failures. This arrangement is particularly useful in safety-related control systems where the normally closed contact can provide feedback about the state of the normally open switching contacts. The relay is suitable for integration into emergency stop arrangements, machine guarding systems and industrial safety control circuits when correctly designed and validated.
With a 230 V AC rated coil voltage, 6 A rated contact current and 250 V AC nominal switching voltage, the Finder 7S.14.8.230.4310 provides dependable switching performance for compatible industrial control loads. Its compact 22.5 mm-wide housing, spring-loaded terminals and integrated LED status indicator simplify installation, commissioning and maintenance within electrical control panels.
Key Advantages
- Four forcibly guided contacts support reliable switching and contact-state monitoring.
- 3 NO + 1 NC contact configuration provides three normally open switching paths and one normally closed feedback path.
- 230 V AC rated coil voltage for compatible industrial control circuits.
- 6 A contact current rating for suitable control and auxiliary loads.
- 250 V AC nominal switching voltage supports industrial automation applications.
- Forcibly guided contact construction supports fault detection in correctly designed safety monitoring circuits.
- Spring-loaded terminals simplify wiring and reduce installation time.
- Integrated LED status indicator provides convenient visual indication of relay operation.
- 22.5 mm slimline housing helps conserve space inside electrical control cabinets.
- 35 mm DIN rail mounting supports straightforward panel installation.
- 10 million mechanical operations rated endurance for dependable long-term performance.
- Operating temperature range of −40 to +70 °C supports demanding industrial environments.
Key Features
- Finder 7S Series modular safety relay.
- Forcibly guided contacts for safety-related switching and monitoring applications.
- Four-pole contact arrangement: 3 normally open and 1 normally closed.
- 230 V AC coil voltage.
- 6 A rated contact current.
- 250 V AC nominal contact switching voltage.
- Silver tin oxide (AgSnO) contact material.
- 1,500 VA rated switching capacity.
- 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.
- Integrated LED operating status indicator.
- Spring-loaded, screwless terminal connections.
- IP20 protection rating.
- 22.5 mm housing width.
- DIN rail mounting for industrial control enclosures.
- Suitable for safety-related control architectures when correctly integrated and validated.
Technical Specifications
- Manufacturer: Finder
- Series: 7S Series
- Model: 7S.14.8.230.4310
- Product type: Modular relay with forcibly guided contacts
- Rated coil voltage: 230 V AC
- Number of contacts: 4
- Contact configuration: 3 NO + 1 NC
- Contact arrangement: 4PST (3 Form A + 1 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
- Coil power: 2.3 VA
- 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, screwless terminals
- Status indication: Integrated LED
- Mounting type: DIN rail
- Dimensions (W × H × D): 22.5 × 86.2 × 100.3 mm
- EAN: 8012823420592
Forcibly Guided Contact Relays for Machinery Safety and Industrial Automation
Safety-related control systems often require dependable switching and reliable feedback about the state of connected electrical contacts. The Finder 7S.14.8.230.4310 incorporates mechanically linked, forcibly guided contacts that support fault detection within appropriately designed monitoring circuits. Its 3 NO + 1 NC configuration provides three normally open switching contacts alongside one normally closed contact that can be used for feedback and monitoring functions.
The relay's 230 V AC coil, 6 A contact rating and compact DIN rail-mounted housing make it suitable for integration into machinery control panels and industrial automation systems. Spring-loaded terminals support efficient wiring, while the integrated LED provides a convenient indication of relay energisation. The Finder 7S.14.8.230.4310 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 system design, diagnostic coverage and validation.
Typical Applications
- Industrial machinery safety-related control circuits.
- Emergency stop switching and monitoring arrangements.
- Machine guarding and safety interlock systems.
- Safety-related switching in industrial automation equipment.
- Contact feedback and fault monitoring circuits.
- Manufacturing and production machinery control panels.
- Industrial process equipment and control systems.
- Safety-related relay interfaces in electrical control cabinets.
