Overview
The Allen-Bradley 800H-FRA is a 30.5 mm pushbutton operator from Rockwell Automation’s Bulletin 800H pilot device family. The FRA designation indicates a push-pull twist-action operator designed for use in hazardous and non-hazardous industrial control circuits. This unit is a component operator only—meaning it includes the mechanical actuator head but no integral contact blocks, lamps, or lens caps. The robust plastic construction (NEMA Type 4/4X/13) makes it suitable for washdown, corrosive, and outdoor environments.
Key Features
- 30.5 mm (1.2 inch) mounting hole diameter compatible with standard 800H enclosures
- Push-pull twist-action operator for secure, maintained actuation
- NEMA Type 4/4X/13 plastic bezel resists moisture, chemicals, and corrosion
- 2-position mechanical configuration
- Standard mushroom head design with color-coded lens caps available separately
- Wire gauge support: #18 to #14 AWG (standard), #18 to #10 AWG (MaxDuty)
Technical Specifications
- Mounting Hole Diameter: 30.5 mm
- Operator Type: Push-Pull Twist-Action
- Positions: 2-Position
- Contact Configuration: No Contact Blocks (operator only)
- Bezel Material: Plastic (Type 4/4X/13)
- Conductor Size: #18–14 AWG standard; #18–10 AWG MaxDuty
- Operating Temperature: –40°F to +131°F (–40°C to +55°C)
- Vibration Rating: 10–2000 Hz, 0.06 inches displacement / 10 G peak-to-peak
- Shock Rating: 25 g for 11 ms; up to 100 g with no damage
- Mechanical Lifecycles: 10,000,000 minimum cycles
- Enclosure Rating: NEMA 1, 4, 4X, 12, 13
- Series: Bulletin 800H
- Condition: New – No Box
Typical Applications
The Allen-Bradley 800H-FRA operator is used in:
- Industrial machine control panels and junction boxes
- Hazardous location (Class I, Division 2) emergency stop and start circuits
- Food & beverage processing equipment
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing stations
- Wastewater treatment and chemical processing facilities
- Outdoor or wash-down rated control stations
- OEM equipment integration requiring compact, sealed pilot devices
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Rockwell Automation 800H-series enclosures and junction boxes (30 mm hole pattern)
- Allen-Bradley 800H contact blocks and electrical modules (matched via separate part order)
- Standard industrial push-button stations requiring 30.5 mm mounting hole diameter
- NEMA Type 4/4X/13 rated control panels and outdoor enclosures
- Hazardous location rated systems (Class I, Div. 2)
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
The 800H-FRA operator is a standard component in the 800H line. Verify the exact model suffix with your system integrator to ensure the FRA designation matches your original equipment specification. Related 800H operators with different actuator types (e.g., 800H-FRXT, 800H-FRXTQH2RA1) use the same mounting footprint but may differ in action (push-pull vs. twist-release) and contact block compatibility.
Works With
- Rockwell Automation Studio 5000 / RSLogix 5000 (hardware integration, not software-configured)
- Allen-Bradley contact blocks and sealed switch modules (ordered separately)
- Standard industrial control relays and programmable logic controllers via hardwired contacts
- EtherNet/IP and ControlNet networks (via gateway devices, not direct communication)
- NEMA 4X stainless steel and powder-coat enclosure systems
