Part Number
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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 |
|---|---|
| 85213 | L.C.DOANE COMPANY THE |
Federal Supply Class
Title
BALLASTS, LAMPHOLDERS, AND START
Inclusions:
Exclusions:
Characteristics (Decoded)
| MRC | Requirements Statement | Clear Text Reply |
|---|---|---|
| ARQF | STARTING CHARACTERISTIC | PREHEAT |
| ARQF | STARTING CHARACTERISTIC | PREHEAT |
| ARGL | POWER FACTOR CHARACTERISTIC | LOW |
| ADJH | MOUNTING METHOD | ANY ACCEPTABLE |
| AMSE | VOLTAGE RATING | 118.0 VOLTS NOMINAL |
| ARQG | STARTER | REQUIRED |
| AEWS | LAMP WATTAGE RATING IN WATTS | 8.0 |
| ABMK | OVERALL WIDTH | 1.640 INCHES NOMINAL |
| ACZB | FREQUENCY RATING | 60.0 HERTZ NOMINAL |
| AARA | TERMINAL QUANTITY | 2 |
| ABHP | OVERALL LENGTH | 2.140 INCHES NOMINAL |
| AMPS | CURRENT RATING IN AMPS | 0.170 |
| ARQH | TERMINAL LOCATION AND QUANTITY | 2 ONE END |
| AEUH | LAMP ACCOMMODATION QUANTITY | 1 |
| ABKW | OVERALL HEIGHT | 0.969 INCHES NOMINAL |
| AARB | TERMINAL TYPE | WIRE LEAD |
| ACDC | CURRENT TYPE | AC |