Part Number
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Item Name:
SWITCH , REED
Definition:
AN ITEM ACTUATED BY AN EXTERNAL MAGNETIC FIELD AND HAVING TWO OR MORE CONTACTS INCLOSED IN A SEALED CAPSULE. DO NOT USE IF SWITCH HAS AN ACTUATOR, SUCH AS A LEVER, PUSH BUTTON, TOGGLE, AND THE LIKE. SEE SWITCH (AS MODIFIED). FOR ITEMS PROVIDED WITH AN OPERATING COIL, USE RELAY (AS MODIFIED). IT INCLUDES ITEMS IN WHICH A CONTACT MAY BE MOVED INTO A MERCURY POOL BY A MAGNETIC FIELD.
CAGE Information
| Code | Company |
|---|---|
| 80063 | US ARMY COMMUNICATIONS & ELECTRONICS |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AFXE | MAXIMUM VOLTAGE RATING IN VOLTS | 48.0 AC AND 100.0 DC |
| AFXE | MAXIMUM VOLTAGE RATING IN VOLTS | 48.0 AC AND 100.0 DC |
| TTQY | TERMINAL TYPE AND QUANTITY | 2 WIRE LEAD |
| CRRM | SWITCH RELEASE FORCE | 8.0 AMPERE-TURNS MINIMUM AND 14.0 AMPERE-TURNS MAXIMUM |
| CSJN | SWITCH ACTUATING FORCE | 15.0 AMPERE-TURNS MINIMUM AND 20.0 AMPERE-TURNS MAXIMUM |
| CXQR | CONTACT LOAD CURRENT RATING AT MAXIMUM RATED VOLTAGE | 70.000 MILLIAMPERES RESISTIVE DC AND 250.000 MILLIAMPERES RESISTIVE AC |
| CRLD | NONPILE-UP CONTACT ARRANGEMENT | 1 POLE, SINGLE THROW, NORMALLY OPEN, MOMENTARY ACTION SINGLE SWITCH UNIT |