800F-LR4

1. Overview

The Allen-Bradley 800F-LR4 is a legacy composite catalog number in Rockwell Automation's Bulletin 800F 22mm IEC push button family. The 800F series is a widely used industrial push button line featuring modular, snap-together construction, IP65/66 and IP69K protection ratings, and a 10-million-cycle mechanical life. Decoding the part number: "L" = illuminated operator, "R" = raised/round head style (by analogy with confirmed types LF=flush, LE=extended, LG=guarded in the same family), and "4" = red (a color code consistently documented across the 800F series: 3=green, 4=red, 5=yellow, 6=blue, 7=clear). The bare "800F-" prefix (without the "P" or "M" suffix used in current catalog numbers) indicates this is an early or legacy composite SKU predating the formal plastic/metal material split into 800FP and 800FM sub-families.

2. User Sentiment

No direct user reviews or forum discussions for the specific 800F-LR4 SKU were found in open sources — consistent with its legacy composite status, which means it no longer appears in active distributor catalogs or community discussion threads. However, the broader 800F illuminated push button family (particularly the active 800FP-LF4 and 800FM-LF4 equivalents in flush-red) is routinely referenced in industrial forums as a reliable, standard-spec panel component. The 800F line is viewed positively for its modular contact block system, which allows flexible N.O./N.C. configurations without changing the operator head. No significant complaints were identified for the 800F illuminated red variants. The family's IP69K rating (in recent catalog revisions) is frequently cited as a differentiator for wash-down environments.

3. Real-World Applications

The 800F illuminated push button family is a standard component in North American industrial control panels across manufacturing, machine tool, packaging, and process industries. Red illuminated push buttons in this class are typically used as STOP, FAULT RESET, or emergency-adjacent indicators where both tactile actuation and LED-backed visual status confirmation are required. The 22mm IEC cutout makes them compatible with virtually all standard panel enclosures. Compatible with Rockwell Automation PLC and drive systems where 24V AC/DC LED modules (the standard for 800F illuminated operators) are the norm.

4. Technical Specifications

• Type: 22mm IEC illuminated momentary push button operator (legacy composite SKU)
• Operator Style: Raised/round head (decoded from "LR" in 800F naming convention; LF=flush, LE=extended, LG=guarded by confirmed analogy)
• Color: Red (color code "4" — confirmed pattern: 3=green, 4=red, 5=yellow, 6=blue, 7=clear across all 800F illuminated variants)
• Illumination: LED (integrated or separate LED module required; 24V AC/DC standard)
• Panel Cutout: 22.5mm
• Mechanical Life: 10 million cycles minimum (confirmed for all active 800F variants)
• IP Rating: IP65/IP66, Type 4/4X/13 (standard); IP69K available on current-generation 800F operators
• Operating Temperature: -25°C to +70°C
• Vibration: 10g; Shock: 100g
• Contact Compatibility: Up to 4 contact blocks for illuminated operators (800F modular back-of-panel system)
• Legacy note: "800F-LR4" without P/M suffix = early composite SKU; modern plastic equivalent is 800FP-LR4; metal equivalent is 800FM-LR4 (neither actively listed in current Rockwell catalogs, suggesting "LR" raised-head operator may have been superseded or renamed)

5. Ordering & Compatibility

The 800F-LR4 does not appear in current Rockwell Automation active product listings or major distributor catalogs (Radwell, Grainger, Rexel, McMaster-Carr, NorthEast Electrical). The closest active equivalents for a red illuminated 22mm push button in the 800F family are: 800FP-LF4 (plastic, flush, red illuminated, ~$11–$17 list) and 800FM-LF4 (metal, flush, red illuminated, ~$34 AUD). For an extended-head red illuminated variant: 800FP-LE4 or 800FM-LE4. All 800F operators are compatible with the same 800F modular contact blocks ($7.98–$21.94 per block) and latch adapters (800F-ALP plastic, ~$4.51). The 800F-ALF4 ("Lens Flush Red," ~$1.62) is the replacement lens accessory for the flush variant. Surplus and legacy 800F-LR4 units may be locatable through industrial surplus dealers or eBay.

6. Known Issues

No specific defect reports or known issues were found for the 800F-LR4 SKU, consistent with its legacy/inactive catalog status. The broader 800F illuminated family requires an LED light module for illumination (incandescent modules are not supported on illuminated composite SKUs); this is a common ordering error. The legacy "800F-" prefix composite format (versus current 800FP/800FM) can cause confusion with modern cross-referencing tools that may not recognize the early naming structure. Rockwell's "Catalog Number Explanation / Breakdown of 800F Composite Part Numbers" (KB article 1058985) is login-gated and not publicly accessible.