800F-A4A2

1. Overview

The Allen-Bradley 800F-A4A2 is a 22mm momentary flush push button from Rockwell Automation's Bulletin 800F IEC-standard push button family. The part number uses an older composite/assembled ordering format where "A4" designates the red flush operator and "A2" designates the 1NC (normally closed) contact block configuration. Rockwell's current equivalent catalog numbers for this configuration are 800FP-F402 (plastic, STOP legend) or 800FM-F402 (metal), which encode the same red flush operator + NC contact assembly. The 800F family is Rockwell's global 22mm operator line, available in plastic (800FP) and metal (800FM) subvariants, and is widely deployed throughout industrial automation worldwide.

2. User Sentiment

No direct user reviews or forum threads specifically citing "800F-A4A2" by part number were found — the exact catalog number is rare in online discussions, consistent with it being an older composite format or region-specific catalog identifier. The 800F series overall carries a strong industry reputation for reliability and ease of installation. The modular system (operator + contact block + latch ring) is praised by panel builders for single-person installation and the wide selection of contact block configurations. The series is a standard choice on Allen-Bradley motor control panels, where the red flush stop button paired with a blue fault-reset button (800F-A6A6) is a well-recognized configuration per IEC 60204-1. No significant complaints about the product family were found in available online sources.

3. Real-World Applications

The 800F-A4A2 is a stop-function push button (red, 1NC) suitable for motor starters, conveyor control panels, machine tool operator interfaces, and general industrial machine control stations per IEC 60204-1. Red NC-contact push buttons are the standard stop/off actuator in AB motor control centers and are frequently paired with a green or blue start/reset button on the same control panel. The 800F family is used across manufacturing, food & beverage, warehousing, and packaging industries. The IP66/IP69K rating makes it suitable for washdown and outdoor environments.

4. Technical Specifications

• Type: 22mm flush momentary push button (operator + 1NC contact block, assembled)
• Color: Red
• Legend/Text: STOP (on current equivalent 800FP-F402) or blank
• Contact Configuration: 1NC (1 normally closed, non-latching, spring-return)
• Panel Cutout: 22.5mm diameter
• Enclosure/IP Rating: IP66 (Type 4/13); IP69K on current plastic variant
• Contact Block Ratings: 600V AC (A600/Q600), 10A thermal current; IEC AC-15, DC-13 per IEC/EN 60947-5-1
• Mechanical Life: 10,000,000 (10 million) cycles minimum
• Operating Temperature: -25°C to +70°C
• Wire Range: #18–12 AWG (0.75–2.5 mm²), screw terminals
• Construction (current equivalents): 800FP = industrial-grade thermoplastic; 800FM = die-cast zinc alloy, chromate plating
• Standards/Certifications: UL, CSA, CE, CCC (China), UKCA; IEC/EN 60947-5-1

5. Ordering & Compatibility

The 800F-A4A2 uses an older composite ordering convention; current direct equivalents are 800FP-F402 (plastic, STOP) or 800FM-F402 (metal, STOP). The operator alone is 800FP-F4 or 800FM-F4 (red flush, no legend); the 1NC contact block is 800F-X01 (rated 600V, 10A). Accessories include 800F-ALP (latch plate), 800F-AP4 (red replacement lens cap), and mounting rings. The 800F contact block system is modular — up to 6 contact blocks (non-illuminated) can be stacked per operator. Pricing for the operator alone (800FP-F4) is typically $3–$12 depending on channel; assembled configurations (800FP-F402) run somewhat higher. The 800F-A6A6 (blue, 1NO) is the standard companion "fault reset" button per IEC 60204-1 on the same panel.

6. Known Issues

No significant issues or field failures specific to the 800F-A4A2 or its modern equivalents were identified in available online sources. The exact part number "800F-A4A2" does not appear in active distributor inventories or current Rockwell Automation literature, suggesting it is either an older composite/pre-configured catalog format or a legacy SKU that has been replaced by the current 800FP-F402 / 800FM-F402 naming convention. Users sourcing this part number may need to cross-reference to current equivalents. The Rockwell Automation support knowledge base does have a login-protected article (answer ID 1058985) specifically addressing "800F Composite Part Number" breakdown, confirming the format is documented.