800F-PL44

1. Overview

The Allen-Bradley 800F-PL44 is a legacy composite catalog number from Rockwell Automation's Bulletin 800F 22mm round operator family, designating a red 22mm pilot light (indicator light) — NOT a push button. The "PL" prefix encodes "Pilot Light" (a preassembled head + lamp module), "4" encodes the red color, and the second "4" likely encodes a voltage/configuration digit in the legacy ordering scheme. This SKU does not appear in current active Rockwell Automation catalogs; the modern equivalents in the 800F family are 800FP-P4PN3R (24V AC/DC red LED) and 800FP-P4PN5R (120V AC red LED). The 800F family is Allen-Bradley's premier 22mm industrial control device line, widely deployed in North American manufacturing.

Catalog flag: If this product is listed in any catalog as a "push button," that is a mislabeling — the PL prefix unambiguously denotes a pilot light / indicator device with no momentary or maintained switching function.

2. User Sentiment

No forum discussions or user reviews were found specifically for the 800F-PL44 composite SKU, consistent with it being a legacy/discontinued part number not appearing in current distributor databases. The broader 800F pilot light family (800FP-P4, 800FM-P4, 800FP-P4PN3R) is widely used and regarded as a reliable, industry-standard 22mm indicator. The modular design — separating the lens head from the LED power module — is appreciated in maintenance contexts as it allows lamp or color swaps without replacing the full assembly. No significant reliability complaints are reported for the 800F pilot light line; the solid-state LED modules (100,000-hour rated life) have largely eliminated lamp replacement as a maintenance concern.

3. Real-World Applications

800F series pilot lights are found in industrial control panels across North American manufacturing: machinery status indication (power-on, running, fault), conveyor and packaging system panels, process monitoring in food/beverage and chemical environments (benefiting from the IP66/NEMA 4X/13 wash-down rating), and safety system alarm annunciators. The 800F-PL44's red color specifically is most commonly used for fault, alarm, or stop-state indication. The 22mm industry-standard cutout makes these devices interchangeable with other brands (e.g., Siemens 3SU1102-6AA20-3AA0 is a noted cross-reference for the 800FP-P4PN3R). OEM machine builders and panel shops are the primary customers.

4. Technical Specifications

• Type: Pilot Light / Indicator (NOT a push button — no switching contacts in the operator)
• Family: Allen-Bradley Bulletin 800F, 22mm round operator
• Color: Red lens
• Panel Cutout: 22mm (22.5mm hole diameter)
• Body Construction: Plastic (800FP sub-family) or Metal (800FM sub-family); both variants available in red (P4 color code)
• IP Rating: IP66 (dust-tight, water-jet protected); also IP65 on some panel-mount variants
• NEMA Rating: Type 4/4X/13 (plastic); Type 4/13 (metal)
• Voltage Options (LED modules): 24V AC/DC (N3), 120V AC (N5), 240V AC (N7), or wide-range 24–120V AC/DC (NU)
• LED Life: 100,000 hours (integrated LED modules)
• Current Draw: ~15mA at rated voltage (LED versions)
• Operating Temperature: -25°C minimum
• Storage Temperature: -40°C minimum
• Shock/Vibration: 100g shock, 10G vibration rated
• Certifications: UL, CSA, CE, CCC
• Mounting: Plastic latch or metal latch collar; 1-person installation via rotating latch

5. Ordering & Compatibility

The 800F-PL44 legacy SKU is not available through current authorized Rockwell Automation channels; customers should specify modern equivalents. For a 24V red LED pilot light: 800FP-P4PN3R (plastic, panel mount, ~RS stock 134-8256). For 120V: 800FP-P4PN5R. For a metal-body red head without integrated LED: 800FM-P4 (pairs with 800F-N3R LED module at ~$52). The operator-only head 800FP-P4 lists at ~$4.90–$7.54 and pairs with 800F-N3 (24V), 800F-N5 (120V), 800F-N7 (240V), or 800F-NU (wide-range) LED modules. Compatible accessories include the 800F-ALP (plastic latch, 10-pack), 800F-ALM (metal latch), and 800F-X01L contact block. Used/surplus 800F-PL44 assemblies may be found through legacy industrial surplus suppliers.

6. Known Issues

The primary issue with 800F-PL44 is the composite SKU ambiguity: the legacy "PL44" format is not found in current Rockwell Automation catalogs or major distributor databases, creating sourcing difficulty. Specifiers should translate to the current part number format (800FP-P4PN3R or equivalent). Additionally, any catalog or database that classifies 800F-PL44 as a "push button" rather than a "pilot light / indicator" is incorrect — the PL designation is unambiguous. No electrical reliability issues are reported for the 800F pilot light family itself; the 800F line has been in production for decades and is considered a dependable, widely supported platform.