Visible and Invisible Light Communication Equipment - United States (US)

Federal Supply Class (FSC): 5850

NATO Supply Classification Class (NSC): 5850

Federal Supply Group (FSG): 58 Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment

NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG): 58 Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment

Items Managed by United States (US) - NCB is 00 to 09

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NSN Format for Visible and Invisible Light Communication Equipment
Codified by United States

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NATO Supply Class 5850 is a classification for Visible And Invisible Light Communication Equipment. It falls under NATO Supply Group 58, which is dedicated to Communication, Detection, And Coherent Radiation Equipment.

Visible And Invisible Light Communication Equipment refers to devices that enable communication using light waves, both visible and invisible. This can include equipment such as optical transceivers, laser communication systems, fiber optic cables, and other related components.

The purpose of this equipment is to facilitate communication through the transmission and reception of light signals. Visible light communication (VLC) uses visible light waves, while invisible light communication (ILC) utilizes non-visible light waves such as infrared or ultraviolet.

NATO Supply Group 58 encompasses a wide range of equipment related to communication, detection, and coherent radiation. This includes various types of communication systems, radar equipment, radio frequency devices, and other related technologies.

The classification of Visible And Invisible Light Communication Equipment in NATO Supply Class 5850 within NATO Supply Group 58 helps to categorize and organize these specific types of equipment for procurement and logistical purposes within NATO member countries.

FSC 5850 Visible and Invisible Light Communication Equipment - United States (US)
FSC 5850 Visible and Invisible Light Communication Equipment - United States (US)

Includes Heliographs.

Note-Excludes oscillator items which should be classified in FSC 5955 or 5963; fiber optic items which should be classified in Group 60; electronic modules as defined under Class 5963; and electrical cable, cord and wire assemblies, harnesses and sets, related to FSG 58 equipment (see FSC 5995). In Group 58, more than in any other group, it frequently happens that the same name is listed as an index entry in each of several classes. In addition, that name may also appear as an entry in groups other than 58. Each such entry refers to a distinctly different part or assembly, even though the different items have the same name. The listing of the same names in two or more classes indicates that, in one form, the part or assembly covered by the name is applicable to the equipment covered by one class, and in another form is applicable to the equipment covered by another class. For example, the item name CODER, AUDIO FREQUENCY is applicable to two distinctly different assemblies, one of which has an application in cryptologic equipment, covered by Class 5810, and the other in radar equipment covered by Class 5840. Consequently the name CODER, AUDIO FREQUENCY is an entry under each of the two classes. When an item identification bears a name which is indexed under more than one class of Group 58, or in Group 58 and in some other group, the item will be classified in the same class as its next higher assembly in the manner described in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS) Procedures Manual, DoD 4100.39-M. Also excluded from this group are data transmission and communications equipment such as terminals, sensors and other devices designed for use with a configuration of ADPE.

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) for Federal Supply Class 5850 Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) for Federal Supply Class 5850

What is Federal Supply Class 5850?
FSC 5850 is the Federal Supply Class (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 5850) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Visible and Invisible Light Communication Equipment.
What is NATO Supply Classification Class 5850?
NSC 5850 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 5850 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Visible and Invisible Light Communication Equipment.
Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 5850 in?
FSC 5850 is in Federal Supply Group (FSG) 58 which contains Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment.
Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 5850 in?
NSC 5850 is in NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG) 58 which contains Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment.

Supply Items Included in Federal Supply Class 5850 Supply Items Included in Federal Supply Class 5850

What is an Infrared Detecting Set? 16 Items
An Infrared Detecting Set (DETECTING SET,INFRARED) is a complete set for determining the presence and/or bearing of objects by receiving their infrared radiations.
What is an Infrared Communication Set? 17 Items
An Infrared Communication Set (COMMUNICATION SET,INFRARED) is a complete electronic set required to operate a complete two way electronic system utilizing infrared rays to carry intelligence.
What is a Signal Light Filter Assembly? 15 Items
A Signal Light Filter Assembly (FILTER ASSEMBLY,SIGNAL LIGHT) is an item consisting of two or more light filters on a common mounting, or mounted on each other, specifically designed for use with a signal light.
What is an Infrared Beacon Set? 10 Items
An Infrared Beacon Set (BEACON SET,INFRARED) is a fixed number of components and/or items, not all having the same basic name, which are required to provide a source of infrared radiation for the purpose of establishing geographical reference points, the bearing of which may be determined. Consists of manual and/or automatic keying devices, and power sources. See also TRANSMITTING SET, INFRARED.
What is an Infrared Transmitting Set? 12 Items
An Infrared Transmitting Set (TRANSMITTING SET,INFRARED) is a complete electronic set required to operate a system designed to generate and propagate infrared frequency energy which may carry intelligence.
What is an Infrared Receiver? 73 Items
An Infrared Receiver (RECEIVER,INFRARED) is an item specifically designed to intercept and/or demodulate infrared radiations. May have provisions for presenting intelligence.
What is an Infrared Transmitter? 34 Items
An Infrared Transmitter (TRANSMITTER,INFRARED) is a transmitter which emits energy in the infrared spectrum. It may include facilities for amplification and/or modulation. See also: LIGHT, INFRARED TRANSMITTER; LIGHT, TEST and TEST SET, INFRARED TRANSMITTER.
What is a Signal Light Filter? 74 Items
A Signal Light Filter (FILTER,SIGNAL LIGHT) is a transparent item which is used with a signal light for the purpose of altering the color, or polarizing the light.
What is a Signal Light? 51 Items
A Signal Light (LIGHT,SIGNAL) is a light specifically designed for the transmission of code messages by means of visible light rays interrupted or deflected by electrical and/or mechanical means. May include such items as integral controls, lenses, and/or shutters. Excludes infrared equipment, items designed for regulating and directing aircraft traffic, and items designed primarily for searching. See also LIGHT, MARKER, DISTRESS and SEARCHLIGHT.
What is an Infrared Receiver Lens? 30 Items
An Infrared Receiver Lens (LENS,INFRARED RECEIVER) is a lens used as the eye piece of an infrared viewer or receiver. May include gaskets, rings and spacers.
What is an Infrared Collimator? 10 Items
An Infrared Collimator (COLLIMATOR,INFRARED) is an item, which includes a light or heat source and an optical system, designed to assist in the alignment of the optical system of infrared equipment.
What is a Light Lens? 962 Items
A Light Lens (LENS,LIGHT) is a transparent or translucent item designed to enclose or be placed in front of a light source. Sections of the lens may be opaque. It may or may not include a holder. It is designed to be either a replacement unit for a specific type of light, such as LIGHT, INDICATOR&#59; LIGHT, NAVIGATIONAL, MARINE&#59; STOP LIGHT, VEHICULAR&#59; and LANTERN, ELECTRIC or that portion of a SWITCH, (as modified) used as an actuator and having provisions for illumination. See also, WINDOW, LIGHTING FIXTURE&#59; GLOBE&#59; ELECTRIC LIGHT&#59; and FILTER (2), (as modified).
What is a Signal Light Housing? 14 Items
A Signal Light Housing (HOUSING,SIGNAL LIGHT) is an item inclosing a LIGHT, SIGNAL in order to protect it against environmantal influences and damage. Mounting and operating devices can be included.
What is a Signal Light Housing Section? 11 Items
A Signal Light Housing Section (HOUSING SECTION,SIGNAL LIGHT) is a rigid item of different shape which, in combination with at least one additional housing section, forms a HOUSING, SIGNAL LIGHT.
What is a Light Intensity Detector? 14 Items
A Light Intensity Detector (DETECTOR,LIGHT INTENSITY) is an item that senses variation of light intensity or color changes, and processes the derived signal for application to other components.

Stock Items From Supply Class 5850 Stock Items From Supply Class 5850 Page 2 of 7

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