Distribution boxes can often be a tangle of wires and devices, making it tricky to connect tools like mobile chargers, oscilloscopes, or drills. If you’ve got some room on your DIN rail, Finder’s 7U series power sockets offer an elegant, practical, and secure solution to streamline your setup.
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Finder’s 7U Series Power Sockets
The Italian company Finder has introduced new power sockets for distribution boards, available in DIN rail or panel-mount versions with screw terminals. Finder 7U Series power sockets are standardly rated for 230 Vac and a current load of up to 16 A.
There are two versions of Finder 7U Series power sockets available:
- 7U.00 with a universal socket of SCHUKO and Italian Bipasso 10/16 A types
- 7U.01 with a French-type socket featuring an earth pin
Both versions of Finder 7U sockets are manufactured in two variations:
- with a green LED for voltage presence indication or without an LED
- in gray (RAL 7035) or yellow (RAL 1021) colour
“The yellow colour of the socket is required by the DIN VDE 0105-1 and IEC 204-1/EN 60204-1/DIN VDE 0113 Part 1 standards and also by the VBG-4 safety regulations for cases where the socket intentionally remains energized even when the main switch in the distribution board is turned off” says Pavol Buhla, manager of product specialists from SOS electronic.
Features and advantages of Finder 7U power sockets:
- Rated voltage: 230 VAC (50/60 Hz)
- Rated current: 16 A
- Operating temperature range: -40°C to +70°C
- Protection rating: IP20
- Conductor cross-section: 0.5 mm² to 10 mm²
Source:Finder
Source: Finder
SOS electronic has added the most common Finder 7U Series power sockets from the IEC and other power connectors group to their stock assortment, available for immediate access for your projects. They can provide additional types for you upon order, with the shortest possible lead time and under favourable conditions.
Are you interested in more information about Finder products or need technical advice when selecting a product? Or do you have another question or request? Please fill out the following form, and SOS electronic will be happy to assist you.
