Why Choose the Finder 90.83.3SMA Relay Socket?
The Finder 90.83.3SMA is a DIN rail and panel mounted relay socket designed for use with Finder 60.13 Series three-pole changeover relays. Part of the Finder 90 Series, this blue relay socket provides a practical, removable connection interface between a plug-in electromechanical relay and the wiring of an industrial control panel.
Featuring box-clamp screw terminals, a 10 A rated current and a 250 V rated voltage, the Finder 90.83.3SMA is suitable for industrial automation, machinery control, electrical distribution and auxiliary switching applications. Its compatibility with 35 mm DIN rail mounting makes it straightforward to integrate into control cabinets alongside other modular electrical components.
The socket offers IP20 protection, 2 kV AC dielectric strength and an operating temperature range of -40 to +70 °C. Designed for Finder 60.13 relays, it allows a compatible relay to be removed or replaced without disconnecting the socket's field wiring, helping simplify installation, servicing and maintenance.
Key Advantages
- Designed for Finder 60.13 relays: Provides a dedicated connection interface for compatible three-pole changeover relays.
- 10 A rated current: Supports suitable industrial control and auxiliary switching circuits.
- 250 V rated voltage: Suitable for compatible electrical control installations.
- DIN rail or panel mounting: Offers installation flexibility inside electrical enclosures.
- Box-clamp screw terminals: Provide secure conductor connections and convenient wiring access.
- Replaceable plug-in relay: Allows the relay to be removed from its socket without disturbing permanently connected wiring.
- 2 kV AC dielectric strength: Provides specified electrical insulation performance.
- IP20 protection: Suitable for installation inside appropriately protected control cabinets.
- Wide operating temperature range: Supports operation from -40 to +70 °C.
- Blue housing: Provides a recognisable Finder relay socket format for panel identification.
Key Features
- Finder 90 Series plug-in relay socket.
- Model 90.83.3SMA.
- Compatible with Finder 60.13 Series relays.
- Suitable for three-pole changeover relay connections.
- 11-pin relay interface for compatible 60.13 relays.
- 10 A / 250 V electrical rating.
- Box-clamp screw terminal connection system.
- 35 mm DIN rail or panel mounting.
- 2 kV AC dielectric strength.
- IP20 protection category.
- -40 to +70 °C ambient operating temperature.
- 0.8 Nm specified terminal tightening torque.
- Blue insulating socket housing.
- Compatible with Finder 090.33 metal retaining clip.
- Designed for industrial control panel wiring and relay replacement.
Technical Specifications
- Manufacturer: Finder
- Series: 90 Series
- Product code: 90.83.3SMA
- Socket type: Plug-in electromechanical relay socket
- Compatible relay series: Finder 60.13
- Compatible relay configuration: 3 CO / 3PDT
- Relay connection: 11-pin interface
- Rated current: 10 A
- Rated voltage: 250 V
- Dielectric strength: 2 kV AC
- Terminal technology: Screw terminals with box clamps
- Mounting arrangement: Panel or DIN rail
- DIN rail size: 35 mm
- DIN rail standard: EN 60715
- Protection category: IP20
- Ambient operating temperature: -40 to +70 °C
- Terminal tightening torque: 0.8 Nm
- Maximum solid conductor size: 1 × 6 mm² or 2 × 4 mm²
- Maximum stranded conductor size: 1 × 6 mm² or 2 × 4 mm²
- Conductor size reference: 1 × AWG 10 or 2 × AWG 14
- Housing colour: Blue
- Compatible retaining clip: Finder 090.33
- Product family: Sockets and accessories for Finder 60 Series relays
- RoHS compliance: Compliant
Reliable Plug-In Relay Connections for Industrial Control Panels
The Finder 90.83.3SMA provides the electrical and mechanical interface required to install a compatible Finder 60.13 three-pole changeover relay into an industrial control system. The socket's screw terminals connect the external wiring to the relay's coil and switching contacts, while its plug-in interface enables the relay to be inserted or removed as a separate component.
This arrangement is particularly useful in applications where relays require periodic inspection, testing or replacement. Rather than disconnecting individual conductors from the relay, maintenance personnel can remove the plug-in device from the socket after safely isolating the circuit. The socket itself does not perform switching or timing functions; these depend on the installed relay. The 10 A, 250 V socket rating must be considered alongside the electrical ratings of the selected Finder 60.13 relay and the connected load.
Typical Applications
- Industrial automation and machinery control panels.
- Finder 60.13 relay mounting and wiring installations.
- Electrical control cabinet assembly and maintenance.
- Industrial process control and auxiliary switching.
- Motor starter auxiliary control circuits.
- Building automation and HVAC control panels.
- Industrial lighting control and signalling systems.
- OEM machinery and equipment manufacturing.
- Electrical distribution and switchgear auxiliary circuits.
- Relay replacement and maintenance installations.
- Control systems requiring three-pole changeover relays.
