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Item Name:
SWITCH , MERCURY
Definition:
A SWITCH IN WHICH A MERCURY POOL IS USED TO BRIDGE FIXED CONTACTS WHEN THEIR INCLOSING SEALED CAPSULE IS TILTED. DO NOT USE IF SWITCH HAS AN ACTUATOR, SUCH AS LEVER, PUSH BUTTON, TOGGLE, AND THE LIKE. SEE SWITCH (AS MODIFIED). FOR ITEMS IN WHICH A CONTACT MAY BE MOVED INTO A MERCURY POOL BY A MAGNETIC FIELD, SEE SWITCH, REED.
CAGE Information
| Code | Company |
|---|---|
| 15280 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION |
Federal Supply Class
Title
SWITCHES
Inclusions:
INCLUDES ROTARY, KNIFE, TOGGLE, PUSH BUTTON, MERCURY, THERMOSTATIC, AND DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE SWITCHES.
Exclusions:
EXCLUDES SWITCHGEAR.
Characteristics (Decoded)
| MRC | Requirements Statement | Clear Text Reply |
|---|---|---|
| CQPW | SWITCH ACTUATION DIFFERENTIAL ANGLE | 9.0 DEGREES MAXIMUM |
| CQPW | SWITCH ACTUATION DIFFERENTIAL ANGLE | 9.0 DEGREES MAXIMUM |
| ADAQ | BODY LENGTH | 2.375 INCHES NOMINAL |
| ABPM | BODY DIAMETER | 0.844 NOMINAL INCHES |
| TTQY | TERMINAL TYPE AND QUANTITY | 4 WIRE LEAD |
| CRLD | NONPILE-UP CONTACT ARRANGEMENT | 1 POLE, SINGLE THROW, BOTH POSITIONS MAINTAINED SINGLE SWITCH UNIT |
| AFXE | MAXIMUM VOLTAGE RATING IN VOLTS | 480.0 AC AND 240.0 DC |
| CXQR | CONTACT LOAD CURRENT RATING AT MAXIMUM RATED VOLTAGE | 10.000 AMPERES RESISTIVE DC AND 13.000 AMPERES RESISTIVE AC |
| AAQL | BODY STYLE | CASED |