What is Federal Supply Class 6110?

FSC 6110 is the Federal Supply Class (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 6110) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Electrical Control Equipment.

What is NATO Supply Classification Class 6110?

NSC 6110 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 6110 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Electrical Control Equipment.

Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 6110 in?

FSC 6110 is in Federal Supply Group (FSG) 61 which contains Electric Wire, and Power and Distribution Equipment.

Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 6110 in?

NSC 6110is in NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG) 61 which contains Electric Wire, and Power and Distribution Equipment.

What is a Motor Starter Contact Set?

A Motor Starter Contact Set (CONTACT SET,MOTOR STARTER) is a grouping of two or more STARTER, MOTOR contacts. Excludes CONTACT ASSEMBLY, ELECTRICAL.

What is a Voltage Regulator?

A Voltage Regulator (REGULATOR,VOLTAGE) is a component within a single inclosure or provided with a single mounting specifically designed to control automatically the voltage output of an electrical system within certain required limits, regardless of variations of the effective load or of input voltages within a specific range. Does not include items in which regulation is accomplished solely by transformer action. See also REGULATOR SET, VOLTAGE. Excludes REGULATOR, ENGINE GENERATOR.

What is an Electric Brake?

An Electric Brake (BRAKE,ELECTRIC) is a device operated by electromechanical means which functions to bring to rest mechanically and/or hold at rest a load.

What is a Voltage Regulator Subassembly?

A Voltage Regulator Subassembly is two or more different types of items having a common mounting or mounted on each other which together form a portion of a voltage regulator but which in itself is not a complete functioning item and cannot be assigned a more definite item name.

What is a Current Regulator?

A Current Regulator (REGULATOR,CURRENT) is a regulator that automatically controls the current output of an electric system within a specific range regardless of the variation of the effective load or input current values. Does not include items in which regulation is accomplished solely by transformer action. See also TRANSFORMER, POWER (as modified). Excludes REGULATOR, ENGINE GENERATOR.

What is a Motor Controller?

A Motor Controller (CONTROLLER,MOTOR) is a device which, in addition to starting and stopping a motor, performs one or more of the following functions: reverses the rotation, selects the speed, and/or regulates the speed of a motor. Includes items of this type whose design provides means for operation with a rheostat or speed regulator which may be integral or included. Items such as drum switches may be included. See also STARTER, MOTOR.

What is a Motor Starter?

A Motor Starter (STARTER,MOTOR) is a device primarily designed to control the supply circuit(s) of a motor in order to accelerate the motor from rest to normal speed. Includes manual starters with overload protection and manual, automatic or semiautomatic starters consisting of combinations of items such as relays, resistors, switches, circuit breakers, and the like. Excludes RELAY-SWITCH; CIRCUIT BREAKER; SWITCH (as modified) and RELAY (as modified). For devices, which in addition to starting and stopping, reverse, select and/or regulate the speed of a motor, see CONTROLLER (as modified).

What is a Power Distribution Panel?

A Power Distribution Panel (PANEL,POWER DISTRIBUTION) is a panel designed for connecting, disconnecting and protecting power line feeders and/or direct control of specific electric devices such as lights, motors, electronic equipment, and the like. See also FUSE BOX; SWITCH BOX; DISTRIBUTION BOX; and PANEL,POWER BUS,CURCUIT BREAKER.

What is a Power Switchboard?

A Power Switchboard (SWITCHBOARD,POWER) is a switchboard with associated framework and/or inclosures which controls the selection and/or distribution of electric power.

What is a Remote Switching Control?

A Remote Switching Control (CONTROL,REMOTE SWITCHING) is an item which determines the mode of operation of one or more remote switches or switch assemblies or of an electrical switching system. If the item also includes an operational control indicator, use CONTROL-INDICATOR. See also CONTROL, ROTARY SWITCH.

What is an Electrical System Protection Panel?

An Electrical System Protection Panel (PANEL,PROTECTION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) is a panel which is specifically designed to provide one or more kinds of protection for any or all equipment used in an electrical system. Protection provided may be such as differential current protection, reverse phase sequence connection protection, over-excitation protection, under-speed protection, over-voltage protection, fault protection, under-voltage protection, surge protection, etc. May control the generator(s) operation. Incorporates into a single item the system protection formerly placed at various points in the electrical system. For panels designed for the protection of power line feeders only, see PANEL, POWER DISTRIBUTION and PANEL, FUSE. For items designed to transfer the load from one power source to an alternate power source, see SWITCHING UNIT, POWER TRANSFER.

What is a Voltage Regulator Assembly?

A Voltage Regulator Assembly (REGULATOR ASSEMBLY,VOLTAGE) is two or more voltage regulators on a common mounting or mounted on each other. May include containing box or housing, fuses, terminals, receptacles, internal wiring or external leads.

What is a Voltage And Frequency Regulator?

A Voltage And Frequency Regulator (REGULATOR,VOLTAGE AND FREQUENCY) is a regulator specifically designed to control automatically the voltage and frequency output of an alternating current generator within certain required limits, regardless of variations of the effective load or of input voltage or frequency within a specific range. Does not include items in which regulation is accomplished solely by transformer action.

What is a Power Transfer Switching Unit?

A Power Transfer Switching Unit (SWITCHING UNIT,POWER TRANSFER) is an item that is electrically operated to transfer automatically the load from one power source to an alternate power source. May have provisions for emergency manual operation. For manually operated power transfer units, see SWITCH, BOX.

What is a Generator Control?

A Generator Control (CONTROL,GENERATOR) is a device which determines the mode of operation of a generator. See also PANEL, POWER DISTRIBUTION.

What is a Distribution Box?

A Distribution Box is an enclosure which includes mounts, and protects such items as switches, circuit breakers, jacks, fuseholders, connectors, terminals and/or terminal boards, resistors, capacitors, transformers, and the like. It is primarily designed to distribute electrical power from one or more primary power source(s) such as generator(s) and battery(ies) to one or more electrical and/or electronic item(s). It may include a cover or door. For enclosures which include only circuit breakers, switches, jacks, fuseholders, terminals and/or terminal boards, see CIRCUIT BREAKER BOX; SWITCH BOX; JACK BOX; FUSE BOX and TERMINAL BOX. For enclosure primarily designed to interconnect two or more electrical and/or electronic items, except primary power source(s) see INTERCONNECTING BOX. For empty boxes which are designed to mount, but do not include electrical devices such as switches, jacks, fuseholders, terminals and/or terminal boards, see JUNCTION BOX. See also INTERCONNECTING CABINET; CONTROL (as modified); PANEL (1) (as modified); RELAY ASSEMBLY; PANEL, POWER DISTRIBUTION; SWITCHBOARD (as modified) and PANEL, FUSE. Excludes CONNECTOR-SWITCH.

What is a Circuit Breaker Power Bus Panel?

A Circuit Breaker Power Bus Panel (PANEL,POWER BUS,CIRCUIT BREAKER) is an inclosure which includes two or more BUS BAR and is designed to mount and protect two or more CIRCUIT BREAKER, but does not include the circuit breakers. It may include a cover from which the actuators protrude and/or a trim with a door(s). For items which include combinations of different electrical devices such as switches, jacks, fuse holders, circuit breakers, terminal boards and the like, see DISTRIBUTION BOX. For items designed to mount but which do not include electrical devices, see JUNCTION BOX.

What is a Magnetic Contactor?

A Magnetic Contactor (CONTACTOR,MAGNETIC) is an item consisting of contacts, a magnetic core, and a coil with or without inclosure which is used to repeatedly establish and break a circuit. The item does not provide overload protection and is not used in line to control any other electrical controls. Excludes RELAY, ELECTROMAGNETIC and STARTER, MOTOR.l circuit. Exludes RELAY, ELECTRO-MAGNETIC and STARTER, MOTOR.

What is a Magnetic Contactor Contact Set?

A Magnetic Contactor Contact Set (CONTACT SET,MAGNETIC CONTACTOR) is a grouping of two or more separate contacts for CONTACTOR, MAGNETIC. Excludes CONTACT ASSEMBLY, ELECTRICAL.

What is a Power Line Conditioner?

A Power Line Conditioner (CONDITIONER,POWER LINE) is an item designed to eliminate electrical power line disturbances, including voltage spikes, distortions, and high frequency noise, from an alternating current input to produce a clean, stabilized output. For items which change the output voltage see POWER SUPPLY. For items which do not filter or regulate the output but have overvoltage protection see CABLE ASSEMBLY, POWER, ELECTRICAL. For items which only regulate the frequency of the output see REGULATOR (1) AS MODIFIED, AND FILTER (3) as modified.

What is an Electrical-Electronic Equipment Control Panel?

An Electrical-Electronic Equipment Control Panel (PANEL,CONTROL,ELECTRICAL-ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT) is a panel, upon which are mounted such items as indicator lights, meters, relays, switches and the like, which is specifically designed for the purpose of controlling the operation of electrical and electronic equipment. See also PANEL, TEST, ELECTRICAL.

What is a Voltage Selector Panel?

A Voltage Selector Panel (PANEL,VOLTAGE SELECTOR) is a panel which is specifically designed to permit selection of the correct voltage setting of electrical equipment. Includes terminal(s), and may include shorting-link(s) and fuse(s). Excludes PANEL, POWER DISTRIBUTION and PANEL, FUSE.

What is an Electric Power And Distribution Equipment Modification Kit?

An Electric Power And Distribution Equipment Modification Kit (MODIFICATION KIT,ELECTRIC POWER AND DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT) is an item or collection of items employed to modify electrical power and distribution equipment.

What is an Electrical Motor Thermal-Overload Protector?

An Electrical Motor Thermal-Overload Protector (PROTECTOR,THERMAL-OVERLOAD,ELECTRICAL MOTOR) is a protective device specifically designed to prevent damage to an electrical motor due to failure of the motor to start, severe overloading of short duration, too frequent starting, high ambient temperature, high or low circuit voltages, failure of ventilation or any combination thereof. It is designed to be either automatically or manually reset. Excludes CIRCUIT BREAKEY; SWITCH (1), THERMOSTATIC; HEATER, THERMAL RELEASE; and RELAY (1), THERMAL.

Electrical Control Equipment - United Kingdom (UK)

Federal Supply Class (FSC): 6110

NATO Supply Classification Class (NSC): 6110

Federal Supply Group (FSG): 61 Electric Wire, and Power and Distribution Equipment

NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG): 61 Electric Wire, and Power and Distribution Equipment

Items Managed by United Kingdom (UK) - NCB is 99

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NSN Format for Electrical Control Equipment
Codified by United Kingdom

61	10	99	XXX
Group FSG	Class	NCB	Identifier
FSC Federal Supply Class		NIIN
NSN

NATO Supply Class 6110 is a classification within NATO Supply Group 61, which is dedicated to Electric Wire, And Power And Distribution Equipment.

NATO Supply Class 6110 specifically focuses on Electrical Control Equipment. This class includes various types of equipment used for controlling and regulating electrical systems. It encompasses a wide range of devices such as control panels, switches, relays, circuit breakers, and other components used in electrical control systems.

The purpose of Electrical Control Equipment is to manage and direct the flow of electricity within a system. These devices are essential for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of electrical systems, as they help regulate voltage, protect against overloads, and enable the control of various electrical functions.

In the context of NATO supply classification, items falling under NATO Supply Class 6110 are typically used by military organizations and allied forces for a variety of applications. This can include power distribution in military installations, control systems for military vehicles and aircraft, and other specialized electrical control requirements.

It's important to note that NATO supply classifications are used for standardization and logistical purposes within NATO member countries. These classifications help facilitate the procurement, storage, and distribution of military equipment and supplies among member nations.

If you require more specific information about a particular item or have any other questions, feel free to ask!

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