Finder 96.02.7SMA Relay Socket – 8-Pin, 2-Pole DIN Rail Socket for 56.32T Relays, Screw Terminals and Metal Retaining Clip
The Finder 96.02.7SMA is a professional 8-pin, 2-pole industrial relay socket from the Finder 96 Series, designed specifically for compatible Finder 56.32T relays. Featuring screw terminal connections, a metal retaining clip and standard DIN rail mounting, this socket provides a secure and maintainable relay interface for industrial electrical control systems.
Designed for 35 mm DIN rail installation, the Finder 96.02.7SMA uses box-clamp screw terminals to provide reliable electrical connections between the permanent panel wiring and the removable relay. Its 8-position configuration is suitable for compatible Finder 56 Series relays with two changeover contacts.
The 96.02.7SMA is identified as a version suitable for railway-related relay applications, with compatibility specifically listed for Finder 56.32T relays. The socket is also associated with compatible Finder 86.30 timer modules and 99.02 indication and suppression modules, providing additional flexibility when building suitable relay interface assemblies.
The socket is supplied with a Finder 094.71 metal retaining clip, helping secure the installed relay and simplify maintenance. Its modular construction allows a compatible relay to be removed or replaced without disturbing the permanent socket wiring, once the circuit has been safely isolated.
Important: The Finder 96.02.7SMA is a relay socket, not a complete relay. It does not contain an operating coil or switching contacts. These functions are provided by the compatible relay installed in the socket.
Key Advantages
- Designed for Finder 56.32T relays used in suitable industrial and railway-related applications.
- 8-pin socket configuration supports compatible 2-pole relay assemblies.
- Box-clamp screw terminals provide secure electrical connections.
- 35 mm DIN rail mounting enables convenient installation inside control cabinets.
- Metal retaining clip included to help secure the relay.
- Compatible with Finder 86.30 timer modules in appropriate relay assemblies.
- Compatible with Finder 99.02 modules for suitable indication and suppression arrangements.
- Modular relay construction simplifies servicing and replacement.
- Wide ambient temperature range supports demanding industrial installations.
- Compact DIN rail footprint helps organise control panel layouts.
- Separate relay and socket construction allows the relay to be selected for the required coil voltage and contact characteristics.
- RoHS3 compliance supports applicable material restriction requirements.
- Industrial control compatibility for machinery, automation and electrical switching systems.
Key Features
- Finder 96 Series relay socket.
- Manufacturer part number: 96.02.7SMA.
- 8 electrical connection positions.
- 2-pole relay interface configuration.
- Designed for Finder 56.32T relays.
- Box-clamp screw terminal construction.
- 35 mm DIN rail mounting.
- DIN rail reference: EN 60715.
- Metal retaining clip supplied.
- Finder 094.71 retaining clip.
- Compatibility with Finder 86.30 timer modules.
- Compatibility with Finder 99.02 modules.
- −40 to +70 °C ambient temperature range for the socket.
- Up to 4 mm² single stranded conductor capacity, subject to the specified conductor type.
- Up to 2 × 2.5 mm² conductor arrangement, subject to terminal instructions.
- RoHS3 compliant.
- Removable plug-in relay arrangement.
- Suitable for protected industrial control cabinets.
Technical Specifications
- Manufacturer: Finder
- Product series: 96
- Manufacturer part number: 96.02.7SMA
- Alternative part number: 96027SMA
- Product type: Industrial relay socket
- Socket configuration: 2-pole
- Number of positions: 8
- Compatible relay: Finder 56.32T
- Compatible relay family: Finder 56 Series
- Associated timer module: Finder 86.30
- Associated indication/suppression module: Finder 99.02
- Electrical connection: Screw terminals
- Terminal design: Box-clamp
- Mounting method: DIN rail
- DIN rail size: 35 mm
- DIN rail standard: EN 60715
- Retaining clip: Metal
- Included retaining clip: Finder 094.71
- Maximum single stranded conductor: 4 mm²
- Multiple conductor arrangement: Up to 2 × 2.5 mm², subject to conductor specifications
- Ambient temperature range: −40 to +70 °C
- Approximate width: 27 mm
- Approximate height: 82.5 mm
- Approximate depth: 67.2 mm
- Approximate dimensions (W × H × D): 27 × 82.5 × 67.2 mm
- Approximate net weight: 38.1 g
- Integrated operating coil: None
- Integrated switching contacts: None
- Relay contact arrangement: Determined by the fitted relay
- RoHS status: RoHS3 compliant
- REACH status: REACH unaffected, according to distributor information
- EAN / GTIN-13: 8012823392417
- Typical applications: Industrial relay interfaces, machinery control and compatible railway electrical control assemblies
How the Finder 96.02.7SMA Relay Socket Works
The Finder 96.02.7SMA provides the fixed wiring and mounting interface for a compatible Finder 56.32T plug-in relay.
During installation, the socket is secured to a standard 35 mm DIN rail. The external control and load circuit conductors are connected to the appropriate screw terminals according to the manufacturer's wiring diagram.
The compatible relay is then inserted into the socket's eight connection positions and secured using the supplied metal retaining clip.
When the relay coil receives its specified control voltage, the relay's internal switching contacts operate. The socket provides the electrical connections between those contacts and the external circuit.
The socket itself does not determine the operating coil voltage or switching contact ratings. These depend on the exact relay fitted.
Finder 56.32T Relay Compatibility
The Finder 96.02.7SMA is specifically listed for use with Finder 56.32T relays, distinguishing it from standard socket variants intended for other Finder 56 Series relay configurations.
The T suffix is associated with Finder relay versions intended for railway applications. However, the socket's compatibility with a railway-specific relay does not automatically establish the certification of the complete electrical assembly.
Where the relay interface is intended for rolling stock or other railway equipment, the relevant environmental, vibration, fire behaviour and electrical requirements must be checked against the applicable Finder documentation for the complete relay and socket combination.
The 56.32T relay provides the two-pole switching function, while the 96.02.7SMA provides the electrical terminal and mounting interface.
Box-Clamp Screw Terminal Connections
The Finder 96.02.7SMA features box-clamp screw terminals, providing a conventional and secure connection method for industrial control panel wiring.
The terminal construction accommodates suitable solid or stranded conductors when prepared and tightened according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Supplier specifications identify conductor arrangements up to 1 × 4 mm² or 2 × 2.5 mm², subject to conductor type and the applicable terminal requirements.
Installers should follow the manufacturer's current instructions for conductor preparation, stripping length and tightening torque.
Included Metal Retaining Clip – Finder 094.71
The Finder 96.02.7SMA is supplied with a metal retaining clip, identified as Finder 094.71.
The clip helps secure the compatible relay within the socket and reduces the risk of accidental displacement.
This mechanical retention is useful in control panels where equipment may be exposed to vibration or routine maintenance activity.
For servicing, the retaining clip can be released and the relay removed without disconnecting the socket's external wiring, once the circuit has been safely isolated.
The clip provides mechanical retention only; any specific vibration or railway approval must be established from the relevant product documentation.
Compatibility with Finder 86.30 and 99.02 Modules
The Finder 96.02.7SMA is associated with optional Finder 86.30 and Finder 99.02 modules.
The Finder 86.30 is a timer module used in compatible relay assemblies to introduce a timing function.
The Finder 99.02 range provides indication and suppression accessories for suitable relay socket combinations.
These modules are separate accessories and should not be assumed to be included with the 96.02.7SMA socket.
Before selecting an accessory, confirm that its voltage rating, function and physical configuration are compatible with the complete relay and socket assembly.
DIN Rail Installation and Maintenance
The Finder 96.02.7SMA is designed for mounting on a 35 mm DIN rail in accordance with EN 60715.
The DIN rail arrangement provides a practical method of installing multiple relay assemblies within a control cabinet.
Its removable relay construction supports maintenance and component replacement without disturbing the permanent wiring.
The socket should be installed inside an enclosure providing the environmental and electrical protection required by the application.
All installation, testing and maintenance work should be carried out by competent personnel following appropriate safe isolation procedures.
Typical Applications
- Industrial automation control panels.
- Finder 56.32T relay installations.
- Railway-related electrical control assemblies.
- Machinery control systems.
- Manufacturing equipment.
- Electrical distribution cabinets.
- Industrial signalling circuits.
- Auxiliary relay switching applications.
- Motor control auxiliary circuits.
- Building automation equipment.
- HVAC control panels.
- Lighting control systems.
- Control systems using compatible Finder 86.30 timer modules.
- Relay installations using compatible Finder 99.02 accessories.
- Maintenance-friendly modular relay assemblies.
Finder 96 Series Socket Selection
The Finder 96 Series includes socket configurations for different 56 Series relays and installation requirements.
- Finder 96.02.7SMA: 8-position, 2-pole DIN rail socket specifically listed for Finder 56.32T relays, with screw terminals and metal retaining clip.
- Finder 96.02SMA: Socket version associated with standard Finder 56.32 relay arrangements.
- Finder 96.04SMA: Socket version intended for compatible Finder 56.34 four-pole relays.
These socket variants should not be treated as interchangeable solely because they belong to the same product series. The correct socket must match the exact relay and installation requirements.
