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Item Name:
ARRESTER , ELECTRICAL SURGE
Definition:
A CIRCUIT-PROTECTING DEVICE WHICH PROVIDES A DISCHARGE PATH FOR ABNORMAL SURGES OF HIGH POTENTIAL WHILE CONSUMING LITTLE OR NO POWER AT NORMAL OPERATING VOLTAGE. EXCLUDES ITEMS WHICH ABSORB CONTINUOUSLY RECURRING CYCLIC PULSES. FOR RESISTORS WHICH ARE SENSITIVE TO VOLTAGE CHANGES OR USED AS ELEMENTS IN SURGE ARRESTERS, SEE RESISTOR, VOLTAGE SENSITIVE. SEE ALSO ABSORBER, OVERVOLTAGE; AND CUTOUT DISK, PROTECTIVE.
CAGE Information
| Code | Company |
|---|---|
| 80063 | US ARMY COMMUNICATIONS & ELECTRONICS |
Federal Supply Class
Title
FUSES, ARRESTORS, ABSORBERS, AND
Inclusions:
INCLUDES FUSEHOLDERS; FUSE BOXES; FUSE POSTS; FUSE LINKS; FUSE BLOCKS; CURRENT LIMITERS; CORONA BALLS; ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGERS.
Exclusions:
EXCLUDES CIRCUIT BREAKERS.
Characteristics (Decoded)
| MRC | Requirements Statement | Clear Text Reply |
|---|---|---|
| AAFZ | BODY MATERIAL | ANY ACCEPTABLE |
| AARB | TERMINAL TYPE | EYELET W/WIRE LEAD |
| ADAV | OVERALL DIAMETER | 0.591 INCHES MAXIMUM |
| ADJH | MOUNTING METHOD | TERMINAL |
| ABHP | OVERALL LENGTH | 7.730 INCHES MINIMUM AND 8.270 INCHES MAXIMUM |
| AARA | TERMINAL QUANTITY | 2 |
| ALBY | USAGE DESIGN | INDOOR AND OUTDOOR |
| AQAP | ARRESTER TYPE | ANY ACCEPTABLE |
| ALGC | MOUNTING CONFIGURATION | TWO TERMINALS 2.380 IN. LONG MIN AND 2.620 IN. LONG MAX 0.064 DIAMETER AXIALLY LOCATED |
| AQAQ | BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE | 14.000 KILOVOLTS MAXIMUM |
| FEAT | SPECIAL FEATURES | PEAK SURGE CURRENT AT 10000 AMPS |