Technical Data · Publication 800-TD009 · Rockwell Automation
Allen-Bradley 30 mm Push Buttons (Bulletin 800T/800H) — Technical Data
Complete specifications, catalog-number decoders, contact-rating tables, and dimensional data for the Allen-Bradley 30 mm push-button operator family (Bulletin 800T metal and Bulletin 800H plastic). Mirrored from Rockwell Automation Publication 800-TD009L-EN-P (September 2025).
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Specifications
Electrical — Contact Blocks
| Standard contact rating (800T-XA) | AC: A600, 600V, make 7200 VA / break 720 VA; DC: Q600, make 69 VA / break 69 VA |
|---|---|
| Maximum thermal current (standard) | Ith = 10 A AC / 2.5 A DC |
| Explosion-protected contacts (800T-XAF) | Ith = 10 A; min 17V DC, 5 mA; lifecycle 1,000,000 ops @ 24V DC / 25 mA |
| Sealed switch contact rating | AC-15 B600 (0…120V, make 3600 VA / break 360 VA); DC-13 P300 (24…300V / 0…24V, make 138 VA / break 5.0 A) |
| PenTUFF low-voltage (800T-XAV) | C300 / R150; min 5V DC, 1 mA; Ith = 2.5 A AC / 1.0 A DC |
| MaxDuty contact rating | Ith = 24 A; Pilot Duty 120V AC 12 A, 24V DC 10 A; Motor 120V AC 1.5 HP, 240V AC 3 HP |
| Logic Reed contacts | Min 5V DC, 1 mA; max DC 30V/0.06 A, AC 150V/0.15 A; resistive loads only |
| Dielectric strength | 2200V for 1 minute (1300V for Logic Reed) |
| Wire gauge / torque | #18…14 AWG (#18…10 MaxDuty); 6…8 lb·in terminal torque |
Mechanical — Operators
| Momentary push button (non-illuminated) | 10,000,000 mechanical operations minimum |
|---|---|
| Momentary push button (illuminated) | 250,000 mechanical operations |
| Push-pull / twist-to-release | 250,000 mechanical operations (150,000 for illuminated trigger-action E-stops w/ SMCB) |
| Selector switch (non-illuminated) | 1,000,000 mechanical operations |
| Selector switch (illuminated / key-operated) | 200,000 mechanical operations |
| Potentiometer lifecycle | 25,000 mechanical operations |
| Vibration | 10…2000 Hz, 0.06 in. (1.52 mm) displacement peak-to-peak, 10 G max (except Logic Reed) |
| Shock | 1/2 cycle sine wave, 11 ms ≥ 25 g (contact fragility), no damage at 100 g |
| Contact block operation | Slow, double make-and-break (standard, shallow, mini, low-voltage); single-break magnetic (Logic Reed / sealed switch) |
Environmental & Materials
| Operating temperature — non-illuminated | -40…+55 °C (-40…+131 °F) |
|---|---|
| Operating temperature — LED illuminated | -40…+55 °C (-40…+131 °F) |
| Operating temperature — incandescent illuminated | -40…+40 °C (-40…+104 °F) |
| Storage temperature | -40…+85 °C (-40…+185 °F) |
| Humidity | 50…95% RH from 25…60 °C, MIL-STD-810C Method 507.1 cycling test |
| Minimum enclosure size | 110 mm x 80 mm x 70 mm |
| 800H Type 4X materials | Fiberglass-reinforced thermoplastic polyester bushings; transparent amorphous nylon lens caps; mineral-filled nylon trim washer; glass-filled crystalline-nylon thrust washer; nitrile gaskets |
Typical Operating Forces
| Flush / standard / jumbo plastic mushroom | 2 lb max |
|---|---|
| Jumbo and extended aluminum mushroom | 3.95 lb max |
| Maintained selector switch | 3.6 lb·in max |
| Illuminated PB & push-to-test pilot lights | 5 lb max |
| 2-position push-pull | 8.0 lb max push/pull |
| 3-position push-pull | 8 lb max push-to-in, pull-to-center (15 lb max pull-to-out) |
| Twist-to-release / push-pull | 9 lb max push/pull; 30 in·oz max twist; 6 in·oz min return |
| Standard contact block | 1 lb operating force |
| MaxDuty / PenTUFF contact blocks | 1.4 lb max |
| Self-monitoring contact block (SMCB) | 1.6 lb |
Catalog Number Format
How to read an Allen-Bradley 800T catalog number. Each position encodes a specific configuration attribute.
Position
Meaning
Example
800T or 800H
Bulletin prefix — 800T = metal Type 4/13; 800H = plastic Type 4/4X/13
800T = metal 30 mm operator
Fingersafe (optional)
Blank = no guards; C = finger-safe guard on terminals (IEC guarded)
blank = standard
Head / device type
TFX / TFXJ / TFXT = E-stop head styles; subsequent letters encode PB / selector / pilot light / push-pull / specialty
TFX = standard 45 mm mushroom E-stop
Release function
On E-stops: blank = key release, T = twist release; JE / LE suffixes carry 'E-stop' caption
T = twist-to-release
Color / legend / illumination
Single-digit color code + legend plate spec; on pilot lights, a voltage / transformer code (16=120V AC, 26=240V AC, 46=480V AC, 56=600V AC, 2=12–130V AC/DC full voltage)
6 = red cap (E-stop standard)
Contact block code
D2 = 1 N.C.; A = 1 N.O.-1 N.C.; A4 = 2 N.C.; D4S = 1 SMCB; G1 = 2 N.O.-2 N.C.; D2V/AV/G1V = PenTUFF low voltage; AF/BF/G1F = Class I Div 2 explosion-protected
A = 1 N.O. / 1 N.C. standard contact
Target code (E-stop illuminated)
Operator-position target — 0 = N.O., X = N.C. / N.C.L.B. / S.M.C.B., blank = no contacts on operator
X = N.C. closed, operator-out
Certifications & Compliance
UL Listed (File No. E14840, E10314, Guide No. NKCR, NOIV, NISD)
CSA Certified (File No. LR1234, LR11924)
CE Marked — EN/IEC 60947-5-1, EN/IEC 60947-5-5
EN ISO 13850 (E-stop compliance)
UL 508
CCC (China)
CSA C22.2 No. 14
EN/IEC 60529 IP66/IP65 (degree of protection)
Document Contents
Full PDF covers the following topics in detail:
- Specifications section — electrical, mechanical, environmental ratings for 800T and 800H
- Standards compliance and certification summary
- Full contact-ratings matrix — standard, sealed-switch, stackable-sealed-switch, Logic Reed, PenTUFF low-voltage, snap-action, MaxDuty, explosion-protected, time-delay
- Assembled stations — 1-button, 2-button, pilot-light + PB, 3-position selector, E-stop in die-cast aluminum / stainless steel (booted) / glass polyester (booted)
- Emergency stop devices (trigger-action) — 2-position non-illuminated and illuminated, metal and plastic, standard / jumbo / aluminum head types
- Push-button devices — momentary non-illuminated and illuminated, two-color molded legend caps
- Selector switches — 2-, 3-, 4-position knob/lever, cylinder-lock, illuminated variants; cam target tables
- Pilot-light devices with typical wiring diagrams
- Push-pull / twist-release and specialty devices (padlocking mushroom, wobble stick, break-glass, cluster pilot light, toggle, selector push button, cylinder-lock PB, mechanically-interlocked maintained PB, 18 mm small pilot light Type 4/13 Class I Div 2)
- Accessories — contact blocks, power modules, universal LED module, trigger-action E-stop latches, replacement color caps, selector-switch knobs (illuminated and booted), push buttons, locking attachments, guards, replacement lamps, keys, legend plates (aluminum Type 4/13 for 800T; plastic Type 4/4X/13 for 800H)
- Custom-built stations and enclosures; 800H general-purpose enclosures
- Approximate dimensions for every operator and assembled-station style
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between Bulletin 800T and 800H 30 mm push buttons?
800T is the metal-construction variant (die-cast or zinc), rated NEMA/UL Type 1/4/12/13. 800H is the plastic / reinforced-polyester variant, rated NEMA/UL Type 1/4/4X/12/13 — the 4X upgrade adds corrosion resistance for wash-down and chemical environments. Both share the same 30 mm panel cutout and use the same back-of-panel contact blocks.
How does 30 mm Bulletin 800T compare to 22 mm Bulletin 800F (800-TD008)?
Both are round panel-mount push-button families, but they target different spaces. Bulletin 800F is 22 mm — the global / IEC-style cutout common on European machinery and modern OEM panels. Bulletin 800T is 30 mm — the traditional North American industrial cutout still widely specified on process-control panels, heavy machinery, and field-control stations. 800T/800H typically offer larger operator heads, higher mechanical durability on push-pull devices, and a broader catalog of E-stops, cluster pilot lights, and specialty operators (break-glass, wobble stick, padlocking). Bulletin 800F (see Publication 800-TD008) is preferred when panel space is constrained or when a global specification is required.
Are Bulletin 800T trigger-action E-stops EN ISO 13850 compliant?
Yes, trigger-action E-stops are compliant with EN ISO 13850 when paired with the proper N.C., N.C.L.B., or self-monitoring contact block. Note that the 'E-stop' legend-molded head variants (TFXJE, TFXLE, TFRXJE) do not comply with EN ISO 13850 because the legend is molded into the head rather than a separate yellow collar — see footnote 1 in the catalog number tables of Publication 800-TD009.
How many operating cycles can I expect from a 30 mm push button?
Momentary non-illuminated push buttons are rated 10,000,000 mechanical operations minimum. Illuminated momentary PBs and push-pull / twist- release devices are rated 250,000 cycles. Non-illuminated selector switches reach 1,000,000 cycles; illuminated or key-operated selectors drop to 200,000. Potentiometer operators are rated 25,000 cycles. Electrical design life at maximum rated load is 1,000,000 cycles on standard contact blocks, 200,000 cycles on Logic Reed (at rated load).
What contact-rating designation do I use when spec-ing a 30 mm push button?
Standard (800T-XA) contact blocks are A600 on AC (600V, 7200 VA make, 720 VA break) and Q600 on DC. For low-energy electronic I/O, order PenTUFF low-voltage blocks (800T-XAV) rated C300 / R150. For safety- rated circuits requiring self-monitoring, use SMCB blocks (800TC-XD4S). MaxDuty blocks (Ith = 24 A) are used on large-motor disconnect and heavy pilot-duty applications. Full contact-rating tables are on p. 4-5 of Publication 800-TD009.
What's the minimum enclosure size required for Bulletin 800T/800H devices?
110 mm × 80 mm × 70 mm is the minimum enclosure (depth-critical because of the back-of-panel contact blocks and wiring bend radius). Smaller custom enclosures may cause the operator to interfere with the enclosure wall or prevent closing the cover; see the Approximate Dimensions section (Publication 800-TD009 p. 61+) for exact per-device depths.
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