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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 |
|---|---|
| 39709 | MERCOID CORP THE |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| TTQY | TERMINAL TYPE AND QUANTITY | 2 WIRE LEAD |
| AFXE | MAXIMUM VOLTAGE RATING IN VOLTS | 230.0 AC AND 230.0 DC |
| CRLD | NONPILE-UP CONTACT ARRANGEMENT | 1 POLE, SINGLE THROW, BOTH POSITIONS MAINTAINED SINGLE SWITCH UNIT |
| CXQR | CONTACT LOAD CURRENT RATING AT MAXIMUM RATED VOLTAGE | 500.000 MILLIAMPERES RESISTIVE DC AND 500.000 MILLIAMPERES RESISTIVE AC |