800F-PL64

1. Overview

The Allen-Bradley 800F-PL64 is a legacy composite catalog number from Rockwell Automation's 800F family — a 22mm round pilot light (indicator) with a blue lens. The "PL" prefix denotes Pilot Light (not a push button), and the "6" digit encodes blue in the 800F color-code system (confirmed across P6 designations in the entire 800FP/FD/FM sub-families). The "4" suffix encodes the specific configuration/voltage option within the composite SKU scheme. The 800F family, introduced as a time-saving fast-mounting product line, is Allen-Bradley's primary IEC-standard 22mm operator range for industrial control panels and machine interfaces.

2. User Sentiment

No specific forum or user reviews were found for the legacy "800F-PL64" composite part number, which is no longer listed in active Rockwell Automation catalogs. The broader 800F series is widely regarded in industrial automation as reliable and durable — one distributor notes users describe them as "reliable and easy to use with no complaints." The nylon/thermoplastic construction is specifically praised for superior chemical resistance, making the 800F a common choice in harsh plant environments. No negative reliability reports were found in accessible sources.

3. Real-World Applications

The 800F pilot light family is deployed extensively across manufacturing assembly lines, control panels, machine operator stations, and safety systems where color-coded visual status indication is required. Blue pilot lights specifically indicate "manual mode" per common industrial stack-light conventions, making the blue 800F-PL64/800FP-P6 a typical sight on packaging machinery, conveyor control stations, and CNC machine panels. The 800F series is used globally across process and discrete manufacturing, with models available through international distributors in the Americas, Europe, Middle East, and Asia.

4. Technical Specifications

• Type: Pilot Light / Indicator (NOT a push button) — operator head + LED module system
• Lens Color: Blue (color code "6" in the 800F system; confirmed across 800FP-P6, 800FD-P6N3, 800FM-P6)
• Mounting Cutout: 22mm (22.5mm hole diameter per Rockwell spec)
• Voltage Options (modern equivalents): 24V AC/DC (PN3/N3 suffix) or 120V AC (PN5/N5 suffix)
• Current Draw: 15mA at 24V for modular LED variants (PN3 series); 32mA for monolithic 800FD-P6N3
• LED Technology: Solid-state LED (white LED behind blue diffuse lens in current PN3W/PN5W versions; blue-rated LED in B-suffix variants)
• IP Rating: IP66 (standard); IP69K and IP65 also achieved on most current variants
• NEMA Rating: Type 4/4X/13
• Certifications: UL, CSA, CE, CCC (per 800FP-P4PN3R and 800FP-P3PN3G datasheets; confirmed pattern for 800F blue variants)
• Operating Temperature: -25°C minimum
• Storage Temperature: -40°C minimum
• Humidity: ≤95% RH (25–60°C range)
• Shock/Vibration: 100G shock, 10G vibration
• Construction: Industrial-grade nylon/thermoplastic (plastic variants); die-cast metal chrome-plated (800FM metal variant)
• LED Lifespan: Not explicitly published in accessible distributor data; LED modules expected to far exceed incandescent predecessors in industrial service life

5. Ordering & Compatibility

The 800F-PL64 is a legacy composite SKU not found in active Rockwell Automation catalogs or mainstream distributor databases. Current equivalent blue pilot lights are: 800FP-P6PN3B or 800FP-P6PN3W (24V AC/DC, plastic, modular), 800FP-P6PN5W (120V AC, plastic), and 800FD-P6N3 (24V monolithic, plastic, ~$price range $7–$22 new surplus). Operator heads (800FP-P6, ~$7.54–$18 surplus) are sold separately from LED power modules (800F-N3B, 800F-BN3B for 24V blue). The 800F-AP6 is the standalone blue replacement lens. All 800F LED modules and operator heads are cross-compatible within the family. Radwell and similar surplus dealers carry legacy 800F inventory; the 800F-PL64 specifically was not found in any active listing.

6. Known Issues

No significant issues reported for the 800F series blue pilot lights in accessible sources. The composite legacy SKU "800F-PL64" is effectively obsolete and not stocked by mainstream distributors — buyers needing this part should source from surplus/repair specialists like Radwell, or substitute with the modern 800FP-P6PN3B/PN5B equivalents. Critical catalog flag: The Button Index catalog entry for 800F-PL64 lists the color as "Red" — this is incorrect. Per the 800F part-number system, the digit "6" universally encodes Blue; color code "4" = Red. The subcategory "led-24v" is plausible for one voltage variant, but the catalog color field should be corrected from Red to Blue.