Bulletin 837

Temperature Controls
Product Overview

Bulletin 837 Temperature Controls

y Operating ranges from -60…+570 °F
Table of Contents
y Adjustable range and differential
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Product Overview ...... this page
y Remote bulb sensing or direct immersion types Technical Data ............ 13-51
y Stainless steel bulb, capillary, and armor available Product Selection ...... 13-55
y Variety of contact blocks available Modifications............... 13-58
y Open Type, Type 1, Type 4 & 13, Type 4X, and Type 7 & 9 and 4 & 13
Accessories.................. 13-60 1
combination enclosures
Approximate
Dimensions................... 13-62

Standards Compliance 2
and Certifications
(For file and guide
numbers see page 13-61

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Description liquid for detecting temperature changes. The controls are available
Bulletin 837 Temperature Controls are heavy-duty control circuit in a wide variety of enclosures. There are many options and
! devices used in industrial applications where the temperature must
be maintained within preset limits. These devices use a vapor
modifications available to meet most application requirements.

pressure technology to sense changes in temperature. The pressure

change is transmitted to the bellows through a bulb and capillary Applications
tube. Pressure in the system changes in proportion to the y Ovens
1 temperature of the bulb. Vapor pressure technology provides
excellent repeat accuracy and exceptionally long life. Bulletin 837
y Refrigeration units
y Machine coolants
Temperature Controls are designed for long life and heavy duty
operation. Standard controls have precision snap-action silver y Bearing temperature
contacts, and are offered in three different styles. All styles make y Die temperature
use of bulbs and capillaries filled with a temperature-responsive y Water freeze protection
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Style A — Remote Bulb and Capillary
Copper alloy bulb and capillary
y Adjustable operating range from –60…+360 °F
3 y Bulb may be located up to 6 feet from the control (standard)
y Adjustable range and differential
y Enclosure types: Open Type, Type 1, 4 & 13, and combined 7 & 9 and 4 & 13
y Maximum temperature up to 400 °F

4 Stainless steel bulb and capillary

y Adjustable operating range from 260…570 °F
y Bulb and capillary resist oxide due to high temperature
y Bulb may be located up to 6 feet from the control (standard)
y Adjustable range and differential
5 y Enclosure types: Open Type, Type 1, 4 & 13, 4X, and combined 7 & 9 and 4 & 13
y Maximum temperature up to 600 °F

Style H — Direct Horizontal Immersion

6 Brass bulb
y Adjustable operating range from 25…290 °F
y Direct horizontal mount on equipment
y Enclosure types: Open Type, and Type 1
y Maximum temperature up to 340 °F
7 y Maximum pressure is 300 psi without thermostat well

9 Style V — Direct Vertical Immersion

Brass bulb
y Adjustable operating range from 25…290 °F
y Direct vertical mount on equipment
y Enclosure types: Open Type, Type 1 and 4 & 13
10 y Maximum temperature up to 340 °F
y Maximum pressure is 300 psi without thermostat well

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Temperature Controls
Technical Data
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Technical Terms
Adjustable operating range  Total span within which the contacts can be adjusted to trip and reset.
Trip setting  Higher temperature setting when the contacts transfer from their normal state to a changed state. !
Reset setting  Lower temperature setting when the contacts return to their normal state.
Adjustable differential  Difference between the trip and reset values.
Minimum differential  When the differential is set to the lowest temperature difference between trip and reset.
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Maximum differential  When the differential is set to the highest temperature difference between trip and reset.
Maximum temperature  The maximum temperature that can be applied to the bulb. This includes temperature override that may occur in
the system. This rating must NOT be exceeded.
Operating range adjustment screw  This screw is used to adjust the trip setting by varying the force of the main spring.
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Differential adjustment screw  This screw is used to adjust reset setting by varying the force of the differential blade spring.
Contact configuration  There are many types of contact configurations available. Bulletin 837 Temperature Controls are offered in a wide
variety of contact configurations for both automatic operation and manual reset. See page 13-58.
Mounting  There are two methods of mounting temperature controls: remote or direct immersion.
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y Remote Method — A bulb and capillary system is used for mounting the control away from the machine or process.
y Direct Immersion — The control is mounted directly on the machine or process. Rockwell Automation offers both horizontal and vertical
immersion types.

Conversion factor  Temperatures given in Fahrenheit can be converted to Celsius using this equation: °C = 0.56 (°F –32°) 4
Temperatures given in Celsius can be converted to Fahrenheit using this equation: °F = (1.8 x °C) +32°

Figure 1
Graphics to illustrate technical terms
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Theory of Operation
Bulletin 837 Temperature Controls are designed to open or close electrical circuits in response to changes in temperature. Figure 2 is a
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simplified drawing of a temperature control. The bellows, bulb, and capillary are filled with a temperature-responsive liquid. The vapor
pressure of the liquid increases as the temperature of the bulb increases. System temperature is converted to pressure through the bulb and
capillary, which are connected to the control at the mounting stem. Pressure applied to the actuator changes in proportion to the temperature
of the bulb. As temperature rises, the bellows exerts force on the main spring. When the threshold force of the main spring is overcome, it
transfers the motion to the contact block and actuates the contacts — this is referred to as the trip setting. As temperature decreases, the 11
main spring will retract. When the threshold force on the differential blade spring is overcome, the contacts will return to their normal state —
this is referred to as reset setting. Varying the force of the main spring (by turning the operating range adjustment screw) determines when the
contacts will trip. Varying the force on the secondary differential blade spring (by turning the differential adjustment screw) determines when
the contacts will reset. Setting trip and reset determines control operation.
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Figure 2
Basic Mechanical Structure
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Applications for Control
Temperature controls can be used to either control or monitor a machine or process. Figure 3 shows a typical control application. Here,
temperature is controlled within predetermined high and low values. Figure 4 shows a typical monitoring application. Here, temperature is
8 monitored between a high and low value, signaling when a preset limit has been exceeded.

Figure 3 Figure 4
Typical Control Application Typical Monitoring Application

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Technical Data, Continued

Control Settings
Allen-Bradley Temperature Controls are designed for ease of setting to help minimize installation time. Standard controls shipped from the
factory are set at the maximum operating range and minimum differential. By following this simple two step process, the control can be set to
the specific requirements for each application. See Figure 5.
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Step 1  Adjust trip setting
The trip setting is achieved by turning the operating range adjustment screw. Turn the screw counterclockwise to lower the trip setting or
clockwise to raise the trip setting. The approximate trip setting is shown on the indicating scale. 1
Step 2 — Adjust reset setting
The reset setting is achieved by turning the differential adjustment screw counterclockwise to increase the differential or clockwise to
decrease the differential.
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Figure 5
Trip and reset adjustment

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Temperature Controls
Technical Data, Continued

Thermostat Wells Bulb and Capillaries

Thermostat wells are basically sealed tubes on one end with threads Copper bulbs and capillaries are supplied for lower temperature
! on the other that allow mounting directly into a system. Thermostat
wells protect the bulbs and allow installing or removing controls for
ranges. Stainless steel is used for temperatures above 260 °F.
Stainless steel is also available on lower ranges for more corrosive
calibration without discharging or draining an entire system. The applications. The length of the standard capillary is 6 feet, but non-
bulb of a temperature control is inserted into the well which is standard capillaries are available ranging from several inches up to
secured with a locking nut for standard bulb and capillary devices. 105 feet.
1 Bulbs for armored capillary devices are secured with a sleeve nut
and set screw to prevent the armor from sliding back exposing the Armor
capillary. The bulbs of direct immersion devices are secured with a
Bronze or stainless steel armor is available for added protection of
set screw which is also used to mount the control. Thermostat wells
the capillary. See Modifications on page 13-59 for ordering
are rated for 1000 psi at 600 °F. Thermostat wells used when
instructions.
mounting direct horizontal immersion controls will allow mounting
2 the control in a confined space. These devices otherwise require an
Capillary Bending Radius
11 in. swing diameter to secure the bulb into the system. See page
13-60. Copper and Stainless Steel 
0.5 in. (12.7 mm) minimum
with Bronze and Stainless Steel Armor 
3 2 in. (50.8 mm) minimum

Direct Immersion
Horizontal and vertical immersion devices are used when the
controls are required to be mounted directly on the machine or in a
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Standard Contact9
Contact Operation
5 Contact blocks are single-pole, double-throw and can be wired to
open or close on increasing or decreasing temperature.

Non-Inductive Ratings
5 A, 240V
6 3 A, 600V

Thermostat Wells Control Circuit Ratings

AC — 125 VA, 24…600V
Packing Glands DC — 57.5 VA, 115…230V
7 Packing glands are used when the application requires the bulb to
be located deeper into a process than would be possible with a Standard Contact Wiring
thermostat well. The glands provide a seal at any desired length Configuration
along a standard capillary device. The bulb must be supported to
resist damage from flow or turbulence within the system. The
capillary of armored capillary devices can only be sealed at the
8 small exposed section of capillary located at the bulb. Packing
glands are not intended to seal around the armor. They are designed
to withstand sealing pressures up to 50 psi. The packing gland
cannot be assembled into a thermostat well. See page 13-60.

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Repeat Accuracy
The vapor pressure technology used in Bulletin 837 controls to
10 sense temperature provides an exceptionally long operating life.
High quality chemicals and rigid control during manufacturing
provide a typical repeat accuracy of ±2 °F. Repeat accuracy is
based on percent of maximum range, evaluated from test data and
calculated using the formula per ICS 2-225 standards.
11 Special Controls
A large number of unlisted catalog modifications and complete
devices are available for specific and OEM applications. Special
controls and modification service is available to meet many
12 applications unique to the OEM market.

Packing Glands Please consult your local Rockwell Automation sales office or
Allen-Bradley distributor for assistance with specific modified
controls and accessories.

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Temperature Range When mounting the bulb horizontally, the word “TOP” stamped near
The temperature range for the mechanism at +32 °F (0 °C) or below the capillary of the bulb should be positioned upward toward the 12
is based on the absence of freezing moisture, water or other fluids
that may solidify and impede the operation of the control.
o' clock position. The capillary end of the bulb should never be
higher than the termination end of the bulb. The direct vertical
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Temperature ratings are as follows: immersion devices in the catalog series 837-V are conventionally
mounted with the bulb downward, below the mechanism.
Operating: –22… +150 °F
(–30…+66 °C) They must not be mounted with the bulb up. Since the horizontal
Storage: –22…+200 °F
immersion device is not available in a Type 4 & 13 enclosure, the
corresponding vertical immersion device can be used. When the
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(–30…+93 °C) vertical immersion device is mounted horizontally, the word “TOP”
stamped on the mounting thread “hex” should point upward toward
Factory-Set Temperature Controls
the 12 o' clock position.
Rockwell Automation will factory set temperature controls to
customer-specified values. Unspecified temperature controls
shipped from the factory are set at the maximum operating range
The direct horizontal Immersion devices, in catalog series 837-H
should always be mounted with the mechanism above the bulb. The
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and minimum differential. See Factory Options, page 13-61. word “TOP” stamped on the mounting thread “hex” should point
upward toward the 12 o' clock position. Cat. No. 837-A2 is not
Application Note cross-ambient and should not be used if the ambient temperature
approaches or crosses over the set point as false temperature may
When the ambient temperature surrounding the mechanism of the
temperature control approaches 30 °F (-1.1 °C) on either side of the occur. 3
setting, a cross-ambient type control should be used. This will Consult your local Rockwell Automation sales office or Allen-Bradley
protect against false temperature-sensing, as the bellows within the distributor for assistance on special applications.
mechanism may otherwise respond to changes in temperature. Cat.
Nos. 837-A3 and 837-A4 bulb and capillary Types, all 837-V direct
vertical immersion, and all 837-H direct horizontal immersion
9 NEMA does not rate contacts to switch low-voltage and current. Bulletin
837 Styles A, H and V Temperature Controls are supplied with silver 4
devices are cross-ambient. contacts. The devices are designed to deliver high force snap action to the
contacts. This provides exceptional contact fidelity at 24V DC I/O card
When the bulb of cross-ambient bulb and capillary controls 837-A3 current level entry when the integrity of the enclosure is maintained.
and 837-A4 is to be mounted vertically, the capillary end of the bulb
should always be positioned higher than the termination end of the
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Product Selection
Ordering Bulletin 837 Temperature Controls How to Order
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When ordering Bulletin 837 Temperature Controls, Step 1: Basic Device
consider the following: Select a catalog number for the basic device. See
y Device Style y Maximum Temperature pages 13-56 and 13-57.
y Adjustable Operating Range y Mounting — Direct or Remote Step 2: Modifications 7
y Adjustable Differential y Enclosure Type If required, add the appropriate modification suffix
code(s) to the catalog number of the basic device.
See pages and 13-58 and 13-59.
Step 3: Accessories
If required, select appropriate accessories. See page 8
13-60.
Step 4: Factory Options
Factory set temperature controls.See page 13-61.

Catalog Number Explanation

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Note: Catalog numbers must not include blank spaces.

837 – A 4 A X 5 08 X171 10
a b c d e f
a c d e
Style of Device Enclosure Type Type of Bulb and Capillary Capillary Length
Code Description Code Description Code Description Measured in feet, from end of
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A Remote bulb and capillary A Type 1 5 Copper bulb and capillary bellows stem to end of bulb tip
H Direct horizontal immersion E Type 7 & 9 and 4 & 13 Stainless steel bulb and
V Direct vertical immersion J Type 4 & 13 metallic 6 capillary (required for f
Type 4X)

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S Type 4X
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Copper capillary and bulb
Modification to basic device
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None Without enclosure bronze armor Add suffix codes in descending
Temperature Specifications Stainless steel bulb and order whenever possible.
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See temperature specifications on capillary bronze armor
page 13-56. 13-58…13-59.)
Stainless steel bulb and
9 capillary and armor 13
(required for Type 4X)

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Style A — Type 1 Style A — Type 7 & 9 and 4 & 13 combined
with external manual reset option

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Standard temperature controls shipped from the factory are set at the maximum operating range and minimum differential.
Temperature Specifications Enclosure Type
Open Type
3 Adjustable (Without
Operating Range Adjustable Differential [°F]7 Maximum Bulb Length Enclosure) Type 1
[°F] Minimum Range Mid Range Maximum Range Temperature [°F] [in. (mm)] Cat. No. Cat. No.
–60…+50 6…46 2…38 2…16 250 3-3/4 (95) 837-A2 837-A2A
25…125 4…36 2…30 2…16 160 8-1/2 (216) ‡ 837-A3 ‡ 837-A3A
4 80…190 14…54 7…45 3…20 240 8-1/2 (216) ‡ 837-A4 ‡ 837-A4A
130…200 5…28 5…26 3…18 240 3-3/4 (95) 837-A5 837-A5A
140…290 13…63 7…52 3…24 340 3-3/4 (95) 837-A6 837-A6A
200…360 8…72 4…62 3…30 400 3-3/4 (95) 837-A7 837-A7A
5 260…430 9…72 5…62 3…28 470 3-3/4 (95) § 837-A60 § 837-A60A
310…490 10…78 5…67 3…21 520 3-3/4 (95) § 837-A61 § 837-A61A
380…570 12…87 5…78 4…35 600 3-3/4 (95) § 837-A62 § 837-A62A

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Standard temperature controls shipped from the factory are set at the maximum operating range and minimum differential.
Temperature Specifications Enclosure Type

7 Adjustable
Operating Range Adjustable Differential [°F]7 Maximum Bulb Length Type 4 & 13
Type 7 & 9
and 4 & 13♣
[°F] Minimum Range Mid Range Maximum Range Temperature [°F] [in. (mm)] Cat. No. Cat. No.
–60…+50 6…46 2…38 2…16 250 3-3/4 (95) 837-A2J 837-A2E
25…125 4…36 2…30 2…16 160 8-1/2 (216) ‡ 837-A3J ‡ 837-A3E
8 80…190 14…54 7…45 3…20 240 8-1/2 (216) ‡ 837-A4J ‡ 837-A4E
130…200 5…28 5…26 3…18 240 3-3/4 (95) 837-A5J 837-A5E
140…290 13…63 7…52 3…24 340 3-3/4 (95) 837-A6J 837-A6E
200…360 8…72 4…62 3…30 400 3-3/4 (95) 837-A7J 837-A7E

9 260…430
310…490
9…72
10…78
5…62
5…67
3…28
3…21
470
520
3-3/4 (95)
3-3/4 (95)
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837-A60J
837-A61J
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837-A60E
837-A61E
380…570 12…87 5…78 4…35 600 3-3/4 (95) § 837-A62J § 837-A62E
Note: Bulb and capillary controls have a 72 in. long capillary which includes the length of the bulb. Bulbs are 3/8 in. in diameter. Material is copper unless
otherwise specified. See page 13-61. Special longer length capillaries, generally over 30 feet, will be equipped with longer bulbs depending upon
10 temperature range and chemical fill. Capillary diameter (outside diameter) is 0.125 in.

9 Minimum differentials shown are approximate values. Deviations are negligible for most applications.
7 The vapor pressure characteristics of the chemical fill in the bellows system do not respond linearly to temperature change from minimum to the maximum
range setting of the control. The result is larger differential values at minimum temperature range setting and smaller values at the maximum temperature range
setting. Differentials in the table are not constant over the adjustable range of the control. Therefore, the control should be selected on the basis of the
11 adjustable operating range and the differential based upon the setting being at minimum, mid or maximum range. It may be necessary to move up or down in
the table to select the most desirable control for the application.
‡ Cross-ambient controls are supplied with 8.5 in. long bulbs. Cross-ambient controls in the ranges of 25…190 °F require a larger volume of temperature-
sensitive chemicals in the bulb than the additive volume contained in the capillary and bellows. For this reason, bulb and capillary type cross-ambient
controls cannot be supplied with bulbs shorter than 8.5 in..

12 § Supplied with stainless steel bulb and capillary to minimize oxides caused by elevated temperatures.
♣ The combined Type 7 & 9 and 4 & 13 hazardous gas and dust service enclosure is supplied with special gasket and O-ring seal to diminish/exclude moisture,
fluids, and dust from entering the enclosure. Enclosures rated 7 & 9 only are not designed to restrict moisture from entering the enclosure, which is common to
outdoor service. Enclosure is rated for the following environments:
CLASS I Groups C,D
CLASS II Groups E,F,G
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Style V — Type 4 & 13 Style H — Type 1
Direct vertical immersion Direct horizontal immersion shown with external manual reset

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Standard temperature controls shipped from the factory are set at the maximum operating range and minimum differential.
Temperature Specifications Enclosure Type
Open Type (Without
Adjustable Operating Adjustable Differential [°F]7 Maximum Enclosure) Type 1 3
Range [°F] Minimum Range Mid Range Maximum Range Temperature [°F] Cat. No. Cat. No.
25…125 4…36 2…30 2…16 160 837-H1 837-H1A
110…200 8…41 6…34 3…18 240 837-H2 837-H2A
140…290 13…63 7…52 3…24 340 837-H3 837-H3A
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Standard temperature controls shipped from the factory are set at the maximum operating range and minimum differential.
Temperature Specifications Enclosure Type 5
Adjustable Open Type (Without
Operating Range Adjustable Differential [°F]7 Maximum Enclosure) Type 1 Type 4 & 13
[°F] Minimum Range Mid Range Maximum Range Temperature [°F] Cat. No. Cat. No. Cat. No.
25…125 4…36 2…30 2…16 160 837-V1 837-V1A 837-V1J
110…200 8…41 6…34 3…18 240 837-V2 837-V2A 837-V2J 6
140…290 13…63 7…52 3…24 340 837-V3 837-V3A 837-V3J
Note: Direct immersion controls are not available in combined Type 7 & 9 and 4 & 13 Hazardous Duty enclosures.

9 Minimum differentials shown are approximate values. Deviations are negligible for most applications.
7 The vapor pressure characteristics of the chemical fill in the bellows system do not respond linearly to temperature change from minimum to the maximum
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range setting of the control. The result is larger differential values at minimum temperature range setting and smaller values at the maximum temperature range
setting. Differentials in the table are not constant over the adjustable range of the control. Therefore, the control should be selected on the basis of the
adjustable operating range and the differential based upon the setting being at minimum, mid or maximum range. It may be necessary to move up or down in
the table to select the most desirable control for the application.
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Temperature Controls
Modifications

Ordering Modifications
Modifications are ordered by adding the appropriate modification suffix code to the catalog number of the basic device. Add suffix codes to
! the catalog number in descending order whenever possible (highest number first).

Modifications
Contact Blocks — Trip temperature-indicating scales are supplied on controls with standard contact block.

1 Description Rating Symbol

Suffix
Code
Automatic Operation
Standard contact block — Single-pole, double-throw, snap-
Control circuit rating: See
action. Supplied when a contact block suffix is not added to —
Specifications on page 13-54
2 the catalog number.

Single-pole double-throw — slow acting contact with no

Control circuit rating:
snap action. Contacts close on rise and close on fall with an 97 X171
AC-125VA, 24…250V
open circuit between contact closures.

3 Single-pole single-throw, normally open — closes on rise.

0.5 Hp, 115V AC
1 Hp, 230V AC 97 X221
Control circuit rating:
AC-125VA, 24…110V
Single-pole single-throw, normally closed — opens on rise. AC-345VA, 110…600V 97 X231
DC-57.5VA, 110…250V
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Single-pole single-throw, normally open — closes on rise. 1 Hp, 115V AC 97 X321
1.5 Hp, 230V AC
Control circuit rating:
AC-600VA, 110…600V
Single-pole single-throw, normally closed — opens on rise. DC-57.5VA, 110…250V 97 X331
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External Manual Reset‡
Single-pole single-throw, normally open — contacts open at
a predetermined setting on fall and remain open until system
9‡§♣ X140
is restored to normal run conditions, at which time contacts
6 can be manually reset.
Non-inductive:
Single-pole single-throw, normally closed — contacts open
5 A, 240V
on rise and remain open until system is restored to normal
3 A, 600V 9‡§♣ X150
run conditions, at which time contacts can be manually
Control circuit rating:
reset.
AC-125VA, 24…600V
7 Single-pole double-throw, one contact normally closed —
contact opens on rise and remains open until system is
DC-57.5VA, 115…230V

restored to normal run conditions, at which time contact can 9‡§♣ X15A
be manually reset. A second contact closes when the first
contact opens.
9 Contact blocks not available for field conversion or replacement.
8 7 Minimum specified differential value approximately doubles.
‡ Manual reset devices cannot be supplied with an adjustable differential. Differential is approximately three times the minimum published differential
of the corresponding adjustable differential control. Not available on Type 4X enclosed devices.
§ Available only for replacement of complete open type control in an existing Type 1 or 4 & 13 enclosure. Replacement in a Type 7 & 9 enclosure is not available
because it would void UL and CSA.
9 ♣ Type 7 & 9 enclosures for manual reset devices are not also rated Type 4 & 13.
Note: NEMA does not rate contacts to switch low voltage and current. Bulletin 837 Styles A, H, and V temperature controls are supplied with silver contacts. The
devices are designed to deliver high force snap action to the contacts. This provides exceptional contact fidelity at 24V DC I/O card current level entry
when the integrity of the enclosure is maintained.

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Modifications, Continued

Modifications are ordered by adding the appropriate modification suffix code to the catalog number of the basic device. Add suffix codes to
the catalog number in descending order whenever possible (highest number first).

Modifications
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Tamper-Resistant Adjustment
Modification Description Suffix Code
Range and differential adjustment screws are designed so that after a setting has been applied to the
control, the adjustment screws can be broken off with a pliers. Modification does not include factory setting 1
charge.
Tamper-resistant adjustment X4
Note: The “break-off” adjustment screw(s) will not be broken off unless a factory setting is given and the
order specifies “Break off Adjustment Screw(s)”. See paragraph entitled "Factory-Set Temperature
Controls" on page 13-55.

Neon pilot light 120V AC

A high-intensity neon pilot light is available for 120V AC, 60 Hz applications and can be wired for ON or OFF
operation. The current rating is 1.0 mA.9
X9 2
Red LED pilot light 24V DC A high-intensity LED 24V DC pilot light is available to meet the requirements of the automotive, machine tool X15
Green LED pilot light 24V DC builders, and other industries. The current rating is 22 mA and can be wired for ON or OFF operation.9 X18
Added capillary protection for copper alloy bulb and capillary type temperature controls. Supplied with
X706
Armored capillary
bronze armor. For use on Cat. Nos. 837-A2…837-A7 only. 3
Added capillary protection for stainless steel bulb and capillary type temperature controls. Supplied with
X906
stainless steel armor. For use on Cat. Nos. 837-A60…837-A62 only.
Manual test button Allows electrical testing of circuit. See photo on page 13-57. Not available for all contact blocks. X47
5-Pin mini-type receptacle no
pilot light
Supplied with receptacle ready for field wiring.7 X42
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Supplied with receptacle and pilot light ready for field wiring. Pilot light suffix code X9 (120V AC Neon),
5-Pin mini-type receptacle with
suffix code X15 or X18 (24V DC LED) must also be specified. See suffix code X9, X15 or X18 description X43
pilot light
above.7
5-Pin micro-type receptacle no
Supplied with receptacle ready for field wiring.7 X142
pilot light
Supplied with receptacle and pilot light ready for field wiring. Pilot light suffix code X9 (120V AC Neon) or
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5-Pin micro-type receptacle with
suffix code X15 or X18 (24V DC LED) must also be specified. See suffix code X9, X15 or X18 description X143
pilot light
above.7
9 Not available on combined Type 7 & 9 and 4 & 13, Type 4X, and manual reset devices.
7 Not available for combined Type 7 & 9 and 4 & 13 or Type 4X enclosures. 6

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Accessories
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Ordering Accessories
Accessories are ordered as separate catalog numbers. Select the required accessories from the accessories table below.
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Angle Mounting Brackets
Description Bracket Type Cat. No.
For mounting one or two open type Bulletin 836 Style A Pressure Controls or Bulletin Single bracket 836-N11

1 837 Temperature Controls on an enclosure mounting plate. Dual mounting bracket 836-N12

Hardware Kits for Mounting Open Type Controls in Special Enclosures

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Kit Contents Material
Style A Controls
Cat. No.

For mounting open type controls in special enclosures by user. Allows ease of running a
Bulb and capillary with
capillary external to the enclosure. For use with Type 1 and 4 & 13 enclosures with wall Brass 837-N17
armored capillary
thickness up to 0.25 in. (6.35 mm).

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Thermostat Wells9
Control Bulb Size
Description Material Type of Control [in. (mm)] Cat. No.

4 Remote standard
capillary
3-3/4 (95)
8-1/2 (216)
837-N1
837-N6
Brass Remote armored 3-3/4 (95) 837-N3
capillary 8-1/2 (216) 837-N7
Thermostat wells are used when inserting the sensing bulb
into a pressurized system. This allows removal of the sensing Direct immersion 3-1/2 (89) 837-N2
5 bulb for recalibration or inspection without having to Remote standard 3-3/4 (95) 837-N12
discharge the system capillary 8-1/2 (216) 837-N13
Type 316
Remote armored 3-3/4 (95) 837-N14
Stainless steel
capillary 8-1/2 (216) 837-N15
6 Direct immersion 3-1/2 (89) 837-N16

Packing Glands7
Description Material Type of Control Cat. No.
7 Remote standard
837-N5
Packing glands form a seal around any desired position of the capillary, allowing any capillary
Brass
length of capillary to be inserted into the vessel where temperature is to be sensed.
Remote armored capillary 837-N4

8 Figure 6
Thermostat Wells Packing Glands

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9 External pressure rating — 1000 psi at 600°F maximum.
7 Maximum sealing pressure — 50 psi.

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Renewal Parts/Factory Options
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Renewal parts are ordered as separate catalog numbers. See the table below.
Contact Block Replacement Kit Replacement Finger-Safe Contact Block Cover Kit
Description Cat. No. Description Cat. No. !
Kit consists of a standard contact block Clear contact block cover provides IP2X
836-N2 41162-908-01
and instructions. Finger-Safe protection.

Factory Options 1
Factory-Set Temperature Controls Two Controls in One Enclosure
Ordering factory-set temperature controls Bulletin 837 Style A Bulb and Capillary Type temperature controls
that function independently may be mounted side by side in a single
y When a specific factory setting is requested, the specific terminal
Type 1 enclosure. This design is ideal for installations where two
connections must be specified  e.g., N.O. or N.C. It must also
be specified whether the contact operation is occurring on either
controls would ordinarily be mounted. Each dual unit can be a 2
combination of a bulb and capillary type temperature control and a
increasing or decreasing pressure. For example:
Bulletin 836 Style A pressure control. See respective product tables.
Normally Closed (N.C.) contacts to open at9 °F increasing To order this arrangement, specify the two desired catalog numbers
temperature and close at9 °F decreasing temperature. in their mounted position within the dual enclosure to form a single
—OR—
catalog number. 3
Normally Open (N.O.) contacts to close at9 °F increasing Type 4X Enclosures
temperature and open at9 °F decreasing temperature. Bulb and capillary controls can be furnished in Type 4X ROSITE
y If minimum differential is not critical and the inherent minimum polyester enclosures. Because of the intended protection by
differential satisfies the application, specify the factory setting as
follows:
specifying Rosite, temperature controls will be supplied only with
stainless steel bulb and capillaries or stainless steel bulb, capillary, 4
and armor.
Normally Closed (N.C.) contacts to open at9 °F increasing
temperature. Minimum differential. Special Length Capillary and Material
—OR— A price addition, varying with the specific requirements, will be
Normally Open (N.O.) contacts to close at9 °F increasing
added to each control when requesting non-standard length or 5
material for capillary, bulb, or armor. The non-standard devices are
temperature. Minimum differential. those that are not listed in the tables on pages 13-56 and 13-57.
Note: Typical setting tolerance is ± 1 °F. Consult your local Rockwell Automation sales office or Allen-Bradley
distributor for pricing.
During the manufacturing process, the bellows assembly is cured in 6
an oven at the maximum range temperature of the control to ensure
long control life.
9 Specify °F (Fahrenheit) unless otherwise noted.

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Standards Compliance
y UL 873 y NEMA ICS-2
y UL 1203 (Haz. Loc.) y IEC 529/IP2X
y CSA 22.2 No. 14 8
Certifications

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File and Guide Numbers
UL CSA
Guide 10
File Number Number File Number Class
E65556 XAPX LR1234 1222-01
E64971 (Haz.Loc.) XBDV LR11924 (Haz. Loc.) 3218-02
Hazardous Location enclosed devices are not CE compliant.
Bulletin 837
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Approximate Dimensions
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Dimensions in inches (millimeters). Dimensions are not intended to be used for manufacturing purposes.

! Remote Bulb and Capillary Type

Open Type Type 1

5 Approximate shipping weight 2-1/2 lb (1.1 kg) Approximate shipping weight 3 lb (1.4 kg)

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Types 7 & 9 and 4 & 13 combined Type 4 & 13

Approximate shipping weight 9 lb (4.1 kg) Approximate shipping weight 3 lb (1.4 kg)
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Approximate Dimensions, Continued

Dimensions in inches (millimeters). Dimensions are not intended to be used for manufacturing purposes.

Direct Vertical Immersion Type !

Type 4 & 13 Type 1

Approximate shipping weight 3 lb (1.4 kg) Approximate shipping weight 3 lb (1.4 kg)
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Direct Horizontal Immersion Type

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Type 1
Approximate shipping weight 4 lb (1.8 kg)

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Approximate Dimensions, Continued

Dimensions in inches (millimeters). Dimensions are not intended to be used for manufacturing purposes.

! Thermostat Wells and Packing Glands

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Figure A Figure B Figure C

Note: Packing gland can be used to form a seal anywhere along length of capillary.
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Cat. No. Figure A B C D E F
837-N1 A 4-5/8 (117.6) 23/32 (18.3) 3-29/32 (99.2) 17/32 (13.5) 7/8 (22.2) 1/2 NPT
837-N2 B 3-27/32 (97.6) 27/32 (21.4) 3 (76.2) 27/32 (21.4) 1-1/8 (28.6) 3/4 NPT
5 837-N3 A 5-13/32 (137.3) 1-1/2 (38.1) 3-29/32 (99.2) 17/32 (13.5) 7/8 (22.2) 1/2 NPT
837-N4 C 2-5/32 (54.8) 1-21/32 (42.1) 7/16 (11.1) 3/4 (19.1) 7/8 (22.2) 1/2 NPT
837-N5 C 2-5/32 (54.8) 1-21/32 (42.1) 7/16 (11.1) 3/4 (19.1) 7/8 (22.2) 1/2 NPT
837-N6 A 9-5/8 (244.5) 13/16 (20.6) 8-13/16 (223.8) 5/8 (15.9) 7/8 (22.2) 1/2 NPT

6 837-N7
837-N12
A
A
10-5/32 (258)
4-5/8 (117.6)
1-1/2 (38.1)
23/32 (18.3)
8-13/16 (223.8)
3-29/32 (99.2)
5/8 (15.9)
17/32 (13.5)
7/8 (22.2)
7/8 (22.2)
1/2 NPT
1/2 NPT
837-N13 A 9-5/8 (244.6) 13/16 (20.6) 8-13/16 (223.8) 5/8 (15.9) 7/8 (22.2) 1/2 NPT
837-N14 A 5-13/32 (137.3) 1-1/2 (38.1) 3-29/32 (99.2) 17/32 (13.5) 7/8 (22.2) 1/2 NPT
837-N15 A 10-5/16 (262) 1-1/2 (38.1) 8-13/16 (223.8) 5/8 (15.9) 7/8 (22.2) 1/2 NPT
7 837-N16 B 3-27/32 (97.6) 3 (76.2) 27/32 (21.4) 27/32 (21.4) 1-1/8 (28.6) 3/4 NPT

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