800T-PL16G

1. Overview

The Allen-Bradley 800T-PL16G is a 30mm pilot light (indicator light) from the classic 800T Series, manufactured by Rockwell Automation / Allen-Bradley. It is designed to provide clear, reliable visual indication in industrial control panels and machinery. The unit features a green fresnel plastic lens cap over a metal operator body, and uses an integrated LED driven by an internal transformer, operating at 120 VAC. The part is classified under NSN 6240-01-516-8393 (FSC 6240 - Electric Lamps / Lamp Assembly) in U.S. military supply catalogs, indicating broad industrial and government use. The product has been discontinued by manufacturer and is now available exclusively through surplus and authorized aftermarket distributors.

2. User Sentiment

No formal reviews or forum discussions specific to this SKU were found in the findings. However, the product appears in numerous surplus seller catalogs (Radwell, Bullseye Industrial, GES Repair, Texnite, Mara Industrial) with prices ranging from approximately $10.61 (used) to $75.77+ (new-in-box), reflecting steady secondary market demand for the 800T line in legacy maintenance scenarios. One distributor listing (indusswitch.com) incorrectly described the lens color as "orange" — this appears to be an AI-generated or copy-paste error contradicted by all other sources, which consistently confirm green. The Button Index catalog listing confirms Green.

3. Real-World Applications

The 800T-PL16G is used as a status indicator in industrial control panels, machine tool enclosures, and automated process equipment across manufacturing, utilities, and government/military applications. Its 30mm footprint is the dominant industrial standard for panel cutouts, and the 800T Series is found in legacy PLCs and relay-logic control systems from the 1980s–2000s. The NSN listing and presence on aerospace/government parts distributors (AeroBase Group, BuyAircraftParts) indicate defense and aviation MRO usage. The Trout Underground listing notes new-old-stock in factory boxes, typical of stockroom finds in legacy plant maintenance.

4. Technical Specifications

• Type: Pilot Light / Indicator Light
• Series: Allen-Bradley 800T (30.5mm, Series T)
• Color: Green lens (G suffix in part number)
• Voltage: 120 VAC
• Lamp Type: LED with integral transformer (transformer-type LED illumination)
• Mount Cutout: 30mm / 30.5mm
• Body: Metal operator
• Lens: Round fresnel plastic cap
• Enclosure Rating: Type 4, 12, and 13 (NEMA 4, 12, 13) — per essentialparts.com
• Certifications: UL, CSA (per The Button Index catalog)
• NSN: 6240-01-516-8393
• Status: Discontinued by manufacturer; available surplus/aftermarket
• Alternate designation: 800TPL16G (no hyphen variant)

5. Ordering & Compatibility

The 800T-PL16G is available through surplus channels at prices ranging from ~$10–$23 (used/refurbished) to ~$61–$148 (new surplus), depending on condition and seller. Radwell International lists surplus starting at $23.00 with a 2-year warranty. Mara Industrial lists the core-only unit at $20.44 and the complete pilot light with lamp (W/40171-002-01) at $75.77. The unit is part of the 800T ecosystem; related accessories include contact blocks and lamp assemblies such as Rockwell part 40171-002-01. The 800T-PH16R (red, same voltage/format) is a sibling part noted in one eBay listing. Octopart lists at least one authorized distributor. IMS Supply sells individually packaged units.

6. Known Issues

The product is discontinued by manufacturer — replacement parts may require retrofitting to the newer 800F or 800T-compatible 22mm/30mm lines. One distributor page (indusswitch.com) erroneously describes the lens color as "orange," which is a data quality error; all other sources — including the manufacturer designation (G = Green), Radwell, Citadel Parts, BSP Automation, Bullseye Industrial, and the catalog itself — confirm green. No other technical issues or field failure patterns were reported in available sources.