Why Choose the Finder 22.22.8.048.4000 Modular Contactor?
The Finder 22.22.8.048.4000 is a compact 20 A, two-pole modular contactor featuring a 48 V AC operating coil and two normally open power contacts. Part of the Finder Series 22, this DIN rail-mounted contactor is designed for electrical load switching in lighting installations, building automation systems, distribution boards and industrial control panels.
Featuring a 2 NO (DPST-NO) contact arrangement, the Finder 22.22.8.048.4000 enables two circuits or conductors to be switched simultaneously using a 48 V AC control signal. Its AgSnO2 silver tin oxide contact material provides suitable switching characteristics for demanding electrical applications, including appropriately rated lighting loads with elevated inrush currents.
The contactor's 17.5 mm modular width, standard 35 mm DIN rail mounting and screw terminal connections make it a practical choice for installations where panel space, wiring accessibility and reliable electromagnetic switching are important. Its non-latching operating mechanism provides straightforward control through compatible switches, timers, relays and automation equipment.
Key Advantages
- 20 A rated contact current for suitable electrical switching applications.
- 48 V AC operating coil for compatible low-voltage AC control circuits.
- Two normally open contacts for simultaneous two-pole switching.
- AgSnO2 contact material suitable for demanding switching conditions.
- Designed for lighting control and building automation applications.
- 17.5 mm modular housing helps minimise distribution board space requirements.
- 35 mm DIN rail mounting supports straightforward installation.
- Screw terminal connections provide secure electrical termination.
- Electromagnetic, non-latching operation for conventional control circuits.
- Separate coil and contact circuits support flexible control arrangements.
- Suitable for professional electrical distribution and control panels.
- Part of Finder's established Series 22 modular contactor range.
Key Features
- Finder Series 22 modular contactor.
- Type 22.22 two-pole configuration.
- 48 V AC nominal coil voltage.
- 50/60 Hz AC coil operation.
- 20 A rated contact current.
- 2 NO (DPST-NO) contact arrangement.
- 250 V AC nominal contact voltage.
- 5,000 VA rated switching capacity for suitable resistive loads.
- AgSnO2 silver tin oxide contacts.
- Double-break normally open contact construction.
- Non-latching electromagnetic operating mechanism.
- 17.5 mm modular width.
- 35 mm DIN rail mounting.
- Screw terminal electrical connections.
- IP20 protection rating.
- Designed for installation inside suitable electrical enclosures.
Reliable Two-Pole Switching with a 48 V AC Control Coil
The Finder 22.22.8.048.4000 operates using an electromagnetic coil rated at 48 V AC. When the appropriate control voltage is applied, the contactor closes its two normally open contacts, allowing current to flow through the connected load circuits. When the coil is de-energised, the contacts return to their normally open state.
This non-latching operating principle is suitable for applications in which the connected electrical load must follow the state of a control signal. The contactor can be operated through appropriately rated switches, control relays, time switches or building automation controllers with a compatible 48 V AC output.
The 2 NO contact arrangement provides simultaneous switching of two circuits or conductors. With a rated contact current of 20 A, the contactor can be used for appropriately selected lighting and power-control applications. Actual permissible loading depends on the switching category, load power factor, inrush current and the manufacturer's application-specific ratings.
The use of AgSnO2 silver tin oxide contact material makes this contactor suitable for applications requiring robust switching performance. This is particularly relevant in lighting installations, where electronic drivers and other loads may draw substantially higher current during energisation than during normal operation.
Its 17.5 mm modular housing allows installation in compact electrical distribution boards. Standard DIN rail mounting and screw terminals simplify integration into professional electrical panels, while the separation between the operating coil and power contacts allows the control circuit to operate at a different voltage from the switched load.
The 48 V AC coil rating is an essential selection characteristic. This model should not be confused with otherwise similar Finder Series 22 contactors using 12 V, 24 V, 110 V or 230 V operating coils. The correct coil supply, circuit protection and load compatibility must be confirmed before installation.
Typical Applications
- Commercial and residential lighting control.
- Two-pole electrical load switching.
- 48 V AC building automation control circuits.
- Electrical distribution boards.
- Office and retail lighting installations.
- Industrial auxiliary power switching.
- Automated lighting systems.
- Timer-controlled electrical circuits.
- Relay-controlled load switching.
- Electrical panel building and OEM equipment.
- Energy management and scheduled load-control systems.
- Replacement of compatible 48 V AC modular contactors.
