Why Choose the Finder 90.82.3SMA Relay Socket?
The Finder 90.82.3SMA is an 8-pin octal relay socket with screw clamp terminals and a metal retaining clip, designed for use with compatible Finder 60.12 Series industrial relays and 88.12 Series timers. Part of the Finder 90 Series, this socket provides a secure, serviceable connection between plug-in switching devices and electrical control wiring.
Featuring a 10 A rated current, 250 V AC rated voltage and a blue insulating housing, the Finder 90.82.3SMA is suited to industrial automation, machinery control and electrical panel applications. Its cage-clamp screw terminals simplify field wiring, while the supplied metal retaining clip helps hold the compatible relay or timer securely in position.
The socket supports two-pole changeover relay configurations and allows a compatible plug-in device to be removed for inspection or replacement without disconnecting the permanent socket wiring.
Key Advantages
- Compatible with Finder 60.12 Series relays for industrial switching applications.
- Suitable for Finder 88.12 Series timers with the appropriate octal connection arrangement.
- 8-pin octal socket supports compatible two-changeover relay connections.
- 10 A rated current for appropriately rated control and switching circuits.
- 250 V AC rated voltage for compatible electrical installations.
- Screw cage-clamp terminals provide secure conductor termination.
- Supplied metal retaining clip helps prevent unintended relay displacement.
- Blue insulating housing provides straightforward component identification.
- Plug-in relay interface simplifies maintenance and replacement.
- Suitable for industrial control panels and compatible electrical assemblies.
- Finder 90 Series construction supports consistent relay interface design.
Key Features
- Finder 90 Series relay and timer socket.
- 8-pin octal plug-in connection.
- Compatible with Finder 60.12 relays.
- Compatible with Finder 88.12 timers.
- Two-changeover relay interface.
- 10 A rated current.
- 250 V AC rated voltage.
- Screw terminals with cage-clamp connections.
- Metal relay retaining clip included.
- Blue insulating socket body.
- Replaceable plug-in relay arrangement.
- Designed for wired electrical control assemblies.
- Socket supplied separately from the relay or timer.
Technical Specifications
- Manufacturer: Finder
- Series: 90 Series
- Model: 90.82.3SMA
- Manufacturer part number: 90.82.3SMA
- Product type: Plug-in relay and timer socket
- Socket configuration: Octal
- Number of socket pins: 8
- Compatible relay series: Finder 60.12
- Compatible timer series: Finder 88.12
- Supported relay contact arrangement: 2 CO / DPDT
- Rated current: 10 A
- Rated voltage: 250 V AC
- Terminal type: Screw terminals
- Terminal construction: Cage-clamp
- Housing colour: Blue
- Relay retention: Metal retaining clip
- Retaining clip supplied: Yes
- Compatible retaining clip reference: Finder 090.33
- Electrical interface: 8-pin plug-in connection
- Product category: Relay sockets and accessories
- EAN: 8012823294391
Secure Relay and Timer Connections for Industrial Control Systems
Industrial relay sockets provide an intermediate connection between fixed electrical wiring and removable electromechanical relays or timers. This arrangement makes equipment servicing more convenient because a compatible plug-in component can be replaced without removing the socket or disturbing its permanent wiring.
The Finder 90.82.3SMA is specifically intended for Finder 60.12 Series relays and compatible 88.12 Series timers. Its eight-pin octal configuration accommodates the relevant supply or coil connections and two changeover output circuits.
The socket's screw cage-clamp terminals are designed to secure electrical conductors within the terminal assembly. Correct conductor preparation, terminal tightening and electrical protection should follow the applicable Finder installation instructions.
An important feature of the 90.82.3SMA version is the supplied metal retaining clip. This accessory helps keep the installed relay or timer securely seated, particularly in equipment where vibration or routine maintenance could otherwise disturb plug-in components.
The 10 A, 250 V AC socket rating provides a practical electrical interface for suitable industrial circuits. The allowable switching load must also comply with the installed relay or timer output ratings and the complete electrical system design.
Typical Applications
- Finder 60.12 industrial relay installations.
- Finder 88.12 timer relay assemblies.
- Industrial machinery control circuits.
- Electrical automation panels.
- Relay-based switching and control systems.
- OEM equipment requiring removable plug-in relays.
- Industrial process control equipment.
- Electrical maintenance and replacement projects.
- Two-changeover relay interface circuits.
- Control and signalling systems.
- Electrical distribution and auxiliary control assemblies.
- Equipment requiring secure relay retention.
