UPC: 85267823166
RM7838C2020 Honeywell Burner Control Datasheet
Overview
The Honeywell RM7838C2020 is a semi-automatic programming burner control module in the 7800 Series designed for industrial and commercial combustion systems. It provides safe burner sequencing, flame supervision, and self-diagnostics for reliable ignition control.
This advanced control supports interrupted-pilot ignition, offers selectable flame establishing periods, and includes non-volatile memory to retain lockout history. The RM7838C2020 ensures consistent burner performance, enhanced safety, and easy service diagnostics for a wide range of applications.
Features
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Semi-automatic burner control for interrupted-pilot ignition systems
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Selectable 4- or 10-second pilot trial and 10-second or intermittent main flame period
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Microprocessor-based logic for precise and repeatable sequencing
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Built-in LED indicators for system status, power, flame, and fault diagnostics
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Non-volatile memory stores fault and lockout history after power loss
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Compatible with Honeywell Q7800A/B subbases, ST7800 purge timers, and plug-in flame amplifiers
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Rugged design rated for industrial and commercial burner environments
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UL and CSA approved for flame safeguard use
Specifications
| Application | Semi Automatic Programming Control |
| Dimensions (in.) | 5 in. wide x 5 in. high x 5 1/4 in. deep with Q7800A Subbase x 6 3/32 in. deep with Q7800B Subbase |
| Dimensions (mm) | 127 mm wide x 127 mm high x 133 mm deep with Q7800A Subbase x 155 mm deep with Q7800B Subbase |
| Weight (lb) | 1 lb 10 oz |
| Weight (kg) | 0.7 kg |
| Comments | Includes S7800 Display |
| Frequency | 50 Hz; 60 Hz (±10%) |
| Approvals, Underwriters Laboratories Inc. | Component Recognized, File No. MP268; Guide No. MCCZ. |
| Approvals, Canadian Standards Association | Certified, File No. LR95329-3. |
| Voltage | 120 Vac (+10, -15%) |
| Shipping and Storage Temperature Range (F) | -40 F to +140 F |
| Shipping and Storage Temperature Range (C) | -40 C to +60 C |
| Approvals, Federal Communications Commission | FCC Part 15, Class B, Emissions. |
| Flame Establishing Period – Pilot | 4 sec or 10 sec |
| Flame Establishing Period – Main | 10 sec or Intermittent |
| Interlocks | Lockout |
| Preignition | Yes |
| PrePurge | Determined by ST7800C Purge Timer Card |
| Early Spark Termination | Yes, 5 sec |
| Required Components | Q7800A,B Universal Wiring Subbases. R7847, R7848, R7849, R7851, R7852, R7861, or R7886 Flame Signal Amplifier. ST7800C Plug-in Purge Timer Card. |
| Pilot Type | interrupted |
| Vibration | 0.5 G environment |
| Approvals, Control Safety Devices | Acceptable: CSD-1 |
| Approvals, Swiss RE | Acceptable |
| Approvals, Factory Mutual | Report No. OX4A5.AF. |
| Approvals, Gastec/European | Gastec EN268 Report 1156791 |
Applications
The RM7838C2020 provides dependable control and flame monitoring in a wide range of combustion systems. Common applications include:
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Industrial and commercial boilers and furnaces
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Gas, oil, or dual-fuel burner systems
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Process heating and drying equipment
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Retrofits or upgrades of older safety relay modules
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Burner management systems requiring reliable sequencing and self-diagnostics
Benefits
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Ensures safe ignition and flame supervision with integrated microprocessor logic
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Retains fault data and lockout history for simplified troubleshooting
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Modular, plug-in architecture reduces installation and maintenance time
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LED diagnostic display aids quick identification of operational status
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Robust, proven Honeywell 7800 Series reliability for long-term performance
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Compatible with a wide variety of Honeywell flame safeguard accessories



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