Converters, Electrical, Nonrotating from United States (US)

Question 1

What is Federal Supply Class 6130?

Accepted Answer

FSC 6130 is the Federal Supply Class (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 6130) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Converters, Electrical, Nonrotating.

Question 2

What is NATO Supply Classification Class 6130?

Accepted Answer

NSC 6130 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 6130 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Converters, Electrical, Nonrotating.

Question 3

Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 6130 in?

Accepted Answer

FSC 6130 is in Federal Supply Group (FSG) 61 which contains Electric Wire, and Power and Distribution Equipment.

Question 4

Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 6130 in?

Accepted Answer

NSC 6130is in NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG) 61 which contains Electric Wire, and Power and Distribution Equipment.

Question 5

What is a Power Supply Assembly?

Accepted Answer

A Power Supply Assembly is two or more independent power supplies having a common mounting or mounted on each other.

Question 6

What is a Metallic Rectifier?

Accepted Answer

A Metallic Rectifier (RECTIFIER,METALLIC) is an electrical item (the working element of which is constructed essentially of metallic substances) which changes alternating current to direct current by the rectifying action occurring at the junction interface between a metallic conductor and a semiconductor. Excludes sets of metallic rectifiers which are not rated for rectifying capabilities but are used as suppressors. For items containing germanium or silicon, see SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE (1), DIODE; SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE SET and RECTIFIER, SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE. For a complete power supply utilizing metallic rectifiers, see POWER SUPPLY.

Question 7

What is an Electronic Frequency Converter?

Accepted Answer

An Electronic Frequency Converter (CONVERTER,FREQUENCY,ELECTRONIC) is an electronic device having frequency mixing circuits and an integral oscillator which mixes the incoming frequency(ies) with the oscillator frequency, the resultant frequency(ies) being a combination of the two sources. Includes equipment that performs these functions at either radio or power line frequencies. Excludes items that change frequency by means of rotating equipment or rectifier and switching or keying circuitry.

Question 8

What is a Static Frequency Converter?

Accepted Answer

A Static Frequency Converter (CONVERTER,FREQUENCY,STATIC) is an item utilizing electron tubes, transistors, and/or semiconductor devices forming rectifier and electronic keying or switching circuitry, that is inserted between a load designed to operate at one frequency and a power supply line rated at another frequency. For items performing the same function by heterodyne action at either radio or power line frequencies, see CONVERTER, FREQUENCY, ELECTRONIC. For items that perform this function by means of rotary equipment, see MOTOR-GENERATOR. See also DIVIDER-MULTIPLIER, FREQUENCY; FREQUENCY DIVIDER; FREQUENCY MULTIPLIER and MIXER STAGE, FREQUENCY.

Question 9

What is a Battery Charger?

Accepted Answer

A Battery Charger (CHARGER,BATTERY) is a device consisting of one or more components utilizing an alternating or direct current source to reactivate batteries in which reversible chemical reactions occur. Use only for devices containing resistors, metallic, or electronic type rectifiers or vibrators and which are specifically designed for the purpose of charging batteries. May include filters, meters, load contactor and alarm circuits. May include battery charging switchboards which are supplied with integral or external means of rectification.

Question 10

What is a Power Supply Subassembly?

Accepted Answer

A Power Supply 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 power supply but which in itself is not a complete functioning item and cannot be assigned a more definite item name.

Question 11

What is a Power Supply?

Accepted Answer

A Power Supply is a component which converts available alternating current or direct current electrical power into a form required to operate another component or set. The item may consist of a combination of an INVERTOR, VIBRATOR; VIBRATOR, INTERRUPTER; VIBRATOR, SELF-RECTIFYING; INVERTOR, POWER, STATIC; with a transformer and rectifier(s) employing electron tubes, semiconductor diode or metallic (dry disc) type components, or the synchronized secondary contact(s) of a VIBRATOR, SELF-RECTIFYING; or may consist of electron tubes, semiconductor diode or metallic (dry disc) type rectifiers and capacitors in transformerless (alternating current-direct current type) circuits which may be of the voltage-multiplier type. The item may incorporate a FILTER, DIRECT CURRENT POWER and provisions for regulation of input and/or output voltage. The item may have special input, output, control or other facilities for applications in specialized environments such as medical, dental or other operations. Excludes battery chargers and rotating machinery types of items, such as motor generators and dynamotors.

Question 12

What is an Interrupter Vibrator?

Accepted Answer

An Interrupter Vibrator (VIBRATOR,INTERRUPTER) is an electromechanical device which uses a coil operated switching mechanism to convert a direct current input into a pulsating direct current output of the same value. The direct current input is periodically interrupted at the resonant frequency of a coil driven vibrating armature (reed). The resultant pulsating direct current output produces an inherent alternating current component necessary for ultimate purposes of transformation. It does not include a means of amplification or rectification. For items designed to operate over a wide and comparatively high frequency range and whose drive coil may be excited from either an alternating current or a direct current, see CHOPPER, ELECTRONIC.

Question 13

What is a Self-Rectifying Vibrator?

Accepted Answer

A Self-Rectifying Vibrator (VIBRATOR,SELF-RECTIFYING) is an electromechanical device which interrupts the direct current input by means of a coil-driven vibrating armature (reed) whose contacts alternately open and close the direct current circuit. It is equipped with a second set of contacts which operate in synchronism with the first set and are mounted on either the same or a separate (split) armature to rectify the stepped-up alternating current voltage obtained from an external transformer secondary to produce a pulsating direct current output. For items designed to operate over a wide and comparatively high frequency range and whose coil may be excited from either an alternating current or a direct current, see CHOPPER, ELECTRONIC.

Question 14

What is a Vibrator Armature?

Accepted Answer

A Vibrator Armature (ARMATURE,VIBRATOR) is an item which is the pivoted or spring-mounted ferromagnetic portion of a vibrator, and which moves to break and/or make an electrical circuit in response to electromagnetic changes.

Question 15

What is a Vibrator Inverter?

Accepted Answer

A Vibrator Inverter (INVERTER,VIBRATOR) is a device which utilizes a VIBRATOR, INTERRUPTER and associated transformer or other inductive coil device to convert a direct current input into a stepped-up alternating current output. The direct current source is chopped (or inverted) to produce a square wave output. For items of similar design, but without the associated transformer function, see VIBRATOR, INTERRUPTER.

Question 16

What is a Control-Power Supply?

Accepted Answer

A Control-Power Supply is a component which performs the dual function of controlling the operation of and supplying power to one or more associated components.

Question 17

What is a Power Supply Control?

Accepted Answer

A Power Supply Control (CONTROL,POWER SUPPLY) is a component which determines the mode of operation of one or more power supplies.

Question 18

What is a Power Supply Adapter?

Accepted Answer

A Power Supply Adapter (ADAPTER,POWER SUPPLY) is an adapter which provides facilities for electrically connecting one or more power supplies to another component.It may have additional facilities for supporting and securing electrical/electronic equipment to an aircraft, vehicle or other mobile equipment.

Question 19

What is a Battery Power Supply?

Accepted Answer

A Battery Power Supply is an item designed to contain one or more batteries and other control parts. It may contain the battery(ies), but must contain the control parts, which are used for controlling the output voltage(s) and/or activation of the battery(ies). It is a self-contained unit that provides for a direct current (DC) output.The control parts include items, such a remote control units.Excludes CHARGER, RADIAC DETECTOR.

Question 20

What is a Power Supply Set?

Accepted Answer

A Power Supply Set is a collection of items, two or more being major electronic components, which utilizes electronic, vibrator or metallic type rectifiers, and usually associated filter systems, to provide electrical power and may also provide additional facilities such as control and distribution of the electrical power.

Question 21

What is a Metallic Rectifier Set?

Accepted Answer

A Metallic Rectifier Set (RECTIFIER SET,METALLIC) is a grouping of two or more separate metallic rectifiers. For items on a common mounting or mounted on each other, see RECTIFIER ASSEMBLY, METALLIC. For complete power supplies utiliziing metallic rectifiers, see POWER SUPPLY.

Question 22

What is a Metallic Rectifier Assembly?

Accepted Answer

A Metallic Rectifier Assembly (RECTIFIER ASSEMBLY,METALLIC) is two or more individual rectifiers having a common mounting or mounted on each other, or two or more individual rectifiers fabricated into a common inseparable body. Each rectifier must have individual ratings. For rectifiers with an overall circuit rating, see RECTIFIER, METALLIC. See also RECTIFIER SET, METALLIC.

Question 23

What is a Static Power Inverter?

Accepted Answer

A Static Power Inverter (INVERTER,POWER,STATIC) is an item that changes a direct current input into a single or multiple phase alternating current output, by the combined action of oscillators, semiconductor devices, magnetic amplifiers, phase splitters, and the like. For items that perform the same function by means of rotating machine techniques, see MOTOR-GENERATOR. See also CONVERTER, FREQUENCY, STATIC.

Question 24

What is a Battery Charger Control?

Accepted Answer

A Battery Charger Control (CONTROL,BATTERY CHARGER) is an item that determines the mode of operation of one or more battery chargers.

Question 25

What is a Battery Charger Subassembly?

Accepted Answer

A Battery Charger Subassembly (CHARGER SUBASSEMBLY,BATTERY) is two or more different types of items having a common mounting or mounted on each other which together form a portion of a CHARGER, BATTERY but which in itself is not a complete functioning item and cannot be assigned a more definite item name.

Question 26

What is a Static Potential Converter?

Accepted Answer

A Static Potential Converter (CONVERTER,POTENTIAL,STATIC) is an item designed to make an electrical circuit in conjunction with electronic components such as transistors, semiconductors and rectifiers. It is mounted between a load operating at a rated voltage and a power supply system operated at a specific voltage. Excludes TRANSFORMER &#40;1&#41;, POTENTIAL.

Question 27

What is a Battery Analyzer-Charger?

Accepted Answer

A Battery Analyzer-Charger (ANALYZER-CHARGER,BATTERY) is an item which primarily maintains rechargeable batteries by analyzing, charging, rejuvenating, reconditioning, and/or testing them. It will display remaining amphere-hours in cells. It may be used as a power supply in lieu of the actual powering device (battery).

Question 28

What is a Battery Charging Set?

Accepted Answer

A Battery Charging Set (CHARGING SET,BATTERY) is two or more CHARGER, BATTERY with accessories mounted on a common mounting designed for automatic maintenance free restoration (charging) or buffering.

Question 29

What is a Power Supply Assembly Bag?

Accepted Answer

A Power Supply Assembly Bag (BAG,POWER SUPPLY ASSEMBLY) is a fabric container used to store power sources, such as BATTERIES as modified, generators and the like. Provides protection from dirt and damage. See also BAG, TEXTILE. Excludes CASE (2), POWER SUPPLY and BAG, SOLAR PANEL ASSEMBLY.

Question 30

What is a Battery Discharger?

Accepted Answer

A Battery Discharger (DISCHARGER,BATTERY) is an item which completely discharges batteries to render them non-reactive.

Question 31

What is a Dual Function Power Conversion Unit?

Accepted Answer

A Dual Function Power Conversion Unit (POWER CONVERSION UNIT,DUAL FUNCTION) is an item designed to use alternating current to run an electrical motor for an air conditioning compressor, and also designed to convert alternating current to direct current to run various other electrical equipment as applicable.

Question 32

What is a Ruggedised Ac Uninterrupted Power Supply System?

Accepted Answer

A Ruggedised Ac Uninterrupted Power Supply System is an electrical equipment that is used to protect and condition the supply of AC electrical power before it is consumed by host(s). The type of electrical output from the AC UPS is AC. Its primary components are an internal battery pack, battery charger, and noise & surge suppression circuitry. The internal battery pack is used to sustain the host(s) when the AC supply fails. External battery packs may be added to the UPS in order to extend the period of sustenance.

Question 33

What is a Ruggedised Dc Uninterrupted Power Supply System?

Accepted Answer

A Ruggedised Dc Uninterrupted Power Supply System is an electrical equipment that is used to protect and condition the supply of AC and/or DC electrical power before it is consumed by a host(s). Its primary components are an internal battery pack, battery charger, inverter, and noise and surge suppression circuitry. The internal battery pack is used to sustain the host(s) when the AC or DC supply fails. External battery packs may be added in order to extend the period of sustenance. The UPS is ruggedised to military standards for use in field environments.

Question 34

What is a Battery Power Source?

Accepted Answer

A Battery Power Source is an item designed to contain one or more rechargeable batteries, charging electronics, power transfers, and protection controls. It may also function as a power conditioner and contain recharge capability when placed in line with other power sources.

Question 35

What is an Electric Power And Distribution Equipment Modification Kit?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 36

What is a Battery Charger Adapter?

Accepted Answer

A Battery Charger Adapter (ADAPTER,BATTERY CHARGER) is an adapter designed to enable the electric connection of a CHARGER, BATTERY (00480) with one or more BATTERY, STORAGE (00013) of identical or different construction.

Question 37

What is a Battery Charger Cover?

Accepted Answer

A Battery Charger Cover (COVER,BATTERY CHARGER) is a cover made of plastic or metal, designed to enclose completely or in part one or more CHARGER, BATTERY (00480) and to protect it/them against dust, humidity, and the like. It may be equipped with mounting fixtures.

Question 38

What is an Inverter Subassembly?

Accepted Answer

An Inverter Subassembly is two or more different types of items, having a common mounting or mounted on each other which together form a portion of an INVERTER (as modified). In itself it is not a complete functioning item and cannot be assigned a more definite item name.

Question 39

What is a Direct Current To Direct Current Converter?

Accepted Answer

A Direct Current To Direct Current Converter (CONVERTER,DIRECT CURRENT TO DIRECT CURRENT) is a device which converts direct current of one voltage to direct current of another voltage.

Question 40

What is a Power Distribution Console?

Accepted Answer

A Power Distribution Console (CONSOLE,POWER DISTRIBUTION) is a console specifically designed to distribute and control electrical power. It includes equipment to supply either alternating or direct current of various output characteristics.

Question 41

What is a Coupler-Power Supply?

Accepted Answer

A Coupler-Power Supply is a component having the dual function of a coupler and a POWER SUPPLY. The coupler and POWER SUPPLY are used with associated components, and may be used with each other.

Question 42

What is an Uninterruptible Power Supply?

Accepted Answer

An Uninterruptible Power Supply (POWER SUPPLY,UNINTERRUPTIBLE) is an item that provides continuous backup power to electronic devices in the event of a utility power dip or blackout.  It generally contains a battery and a power inverter that provides the necessary backup power in the event of a loss of normal input utility power.  It may also contain a power line filter or power line conditioning devices.  Excludes power supplies without standby power, electrical power inverers, and batteries.

Converters, Electrical, Nonrotating - United States (US)

Federal Supply Class (FSC): 6130

NATO Supply Classification Class (NSC): 6130

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 States (US) - NCB is 00 to 09

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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) for Federal Supply Class 6130

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