Part Number
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NIIN:
Item Name:
BALLAST , LAMP
Definition:
AN ITEM SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR USE WITH FLUORESCENT OR MERCURY VAPOR LAMPS AND STARTERS TO PROVIDE A HIGH STARTING VOLTAGE FOR STRIKING THE ARC AND TO STABILIZE THE OPERATING IMPEDANCE OF THE CIRCUIT IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN THE OPERATING CURRENT AT A STEADY VALUE.
CAGE Information
| Code | Company |
|---|---|
| 12084 | SIM-KAR LIGHTING FIXTURE CO INC |
Federal Supply Class
Title
BALLASTS, LAMPHOLDERS, AND START
Inclusions:
Exclusions:
Characteristics (Decoded)
| MRC | Requirements Statement | Clear Text Reply |
|---|---|---|
| ADJH | MOUNTING METHOD | SLOT |
| ADJH | MOUNTING METHOD | SLOT |
| FEAT | SPECIAL FEATURES | W/AUTOMATICRESETTING THERMAL PROTECTOR |
| ARQM | MOUNTING SLOT QUANTITY | 2 |
| AMSE | VOLTAGE RATING | 120.0 VOLTS NOMINAL |
| AARA | TERMINAL QUANTITY | 5 |
| ABHP | OVERALL LENGTH | 6.500 INCHES MAXIMUM |
| ARQF | STARTING CHARACTERISTIC | RAPID |
| ARGL | POWER FACTOR CHARACTERISTIC | LOW |
| ABMK | OVERALL WIDTH | 1.938 INCHES MAXIMUM |
| ARQG | STARTER | NOT REQUIRED |
| AMPS | CURRENT RATING IN AMPS | 0.680 |
| AEWS | LAMP WATTAGE RATING IN WATTS | 40.0 |
| ACZB | FREQUENCY RATING | 60.0 HERTZ NOMINAL |
| ABKW | OVERALL HEIGHT | 1.500 INCHES MAXIMUM |
| AEUH | LAMP ACCOMMODATION QUANTITY | 1 |
| ARQH | TERMINAL LOCATION AND QUANTITY | 2 ONE END AND 3 OTHER END |
| AARB | TERMINAL TYPE | WIRE LEAD |
| ACDC | CURRENT TYPE | AC |
| AEUD | CENTER TO CENTER DISTANCE BETWEEN MOUNTING SLOTS | 6.000 INCHES NOMINAL |