What is Federal Supply Class 6210?

FSC 6210 is the Federal Supply Class (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 6210) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Indoor and Outdoor Electric Lighting Fixtures.

What is NATO Supply Classification Class 6210?

NSC 6210 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 6210 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Indoor and Outdoor Electric Lighting Fixtures.

Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 6210 in?

FSC 6210 is in Federal Supply Group (FSG) 62 which contains Lighting Fixtures and Lamps.

Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 6210 in?

NSC 6210is in NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG) 62 which contains Lighting Fixtures and Lamps.

What is a Panel Light?

A Panel Light (LIGHT,PANEL) is a light specifically designed to be mounted on, near, or through a panel, switchboard, bulletin board, cowl, dashboard, and the like, and specifically designed to provide direct or indirect illumination thereon. It must include a shade, reflector, or other special device to direct illumination or to provide for the direction of illumination through the inherent design of the item, as in lights for edge lighted panels. It may include filters, dimming features, switches, and/or flexible gooseneck. For aircraft installed items prviding illumination for map reading or general utility illumination, in addition to panel illumination, see LIGHT (1), COCKPIT, AIRCRAFT. For items conforming to this basic definition with the additional feature of providing illuminated indication of a specific nature concerning the circuit in which it is inserted, see LIGHT (1), INDICATOR.

What is a Lamp Shade?

A Lamp Shade (SHADE,LAMP) is an item used to diminish or to intercept the light from a lamp in certain directions where such light is not desirable. Does not include items with reflective inner surface. Excludes GLOBE, ELECTRIC LIGHT.

What is an Indicator Light?

An Indicator Light (LIGHT,INDICATOR) is a light, with mounting facilities furnished, designed to convey information of a specific nature concerning the circuit in which inserted. Must include or provide for the use of a lens as a part of it. For items without a lens, see LAMPHOLDER, and also see LIGHT (1), PANEL.

What is a Lighting Fixture?

A Lighting Fixture (FIXTURE,LIGHTING) is an item consisting of one or more lampholder(s) or other electrical connection, designed to provide general illumination. May include a shade, light window, switch and the like. Do not use if a more specific item name exists,such as LIGHT (as modified).

What is an Electric Floodlight?

An Electric Floodlight (FLOODLIGHT,ELECTRIC) is an item which conforms to Light (1), and is designed to project a broad beam of light for relatively even illumination over a wide area. It must include reflector(s) and mounting facilities and may include accessories. Excludes items which can be adjusted to function as a SEARCHLIGHT or a SPOTLIGHT. See also SEARCHLIGHT; SPOTLIGHT and LIGHT, PHOTOGRAPHIC.

What is an Electric Light Control?

An Electric Light Control (CONTROL,ELECTRIC LIGHT) is an item specifically designed to remotely control the intensity and/or the on-off operation of a light or lights used for general illumination. May be manually operated and/or actuated by the degree of surrounding light intensity or sound vibration. Do not use for autotransformers, rheostats, or switches which are used without the addition of other parts to accomplish this function.

What is an Indicator Light Assembly?

An Indicator Light Assembly (LIGHT ASSEMBLY,INDICATOR) is an item designed to convey information of a specific nature concerning the circuit in which inserted. Consists of two or more LIGHT, INDICATOR.

What is a Lamp Guard?

A Lamp Guard (GUARD,LAMP) is an open framework fabricated of rigid material designed to protect a light source from external damage. It may also protect the lighting fixture. May include reflector. Excludes SHIELD, LIGHT, ELECTROSTATIC.

What is an Electric Light Globe?

An Electric Light Globe (GLOBE,ELECTRIC LIGHT) is an item of clear or diffusing material which incloses the light source and is specifically designed to be used with a FIXTURE, LIGHTING or other general illumination device, such as LIGHT, FLOOR and LIGHT, DESK.

What is a Light Reflector?

A Light Reflector (REFLECTOR,LIGHT) is an opaque item for a light source with an inside surface of high polish or luster designed to confine, reflect and redirect light rays in a specific area or direction. Does not include lampholder. For combination guard and reflector, see GUARD, LAMP.

What is an Aircraft Obstruction Marker Light?

An Aircraft Obstruction Marker Light (LIGHT,MARKER,AIRCRAFT OBSTRUCTION) is a light specifically designed to mark an obstruction or hazard to aircraft in motion. See also FIXTURE, LIGHTING.

What is an Airport Approach Marker Light?

An Airport Approach Marker Light (LIGHT,MARKER,AIRPORT APPROACH) is a light specifically designed to be used in conjunction with other similar items, to indicate the projection of a runway or landing strip.

What is a Beacon Light?

A Beacon Light (LIGHT,BEACON) is a light specifically designed to indicate a geographical location.

What is an Airport Runway Marker Light?

An Airport Runway Marker Light (LIGHT,MARKER,AIRPORT RUNWAY) is a light specifically designed to be used in conjunction with other similar items to outline the runway areas of an airport. For battery operated items, see LIGHT, MARKER, GROUND OBSTRUCTION.

What is a Lighting Fixture Window?

A Lighting Fixture Window (WINDOW,LIGHTING FIXTURE) is an item of clear or diffusing material designed to be placed in front of, and which does not inclose, a light source. It is specifically designed to be used with a FIXTURE, LIGHTING. See also GLOBE, ELECTRIC LIGHT; FILTER, LIGHT (as modified) and LENS (as modified).

What is a Light Lens?

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; LIGHT, NAVIGATIONAL, MARINE; STOP LIGHT, VEHICULAR; 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; GLOBE; ELECTRIC LIGHT; and FILTER (2), (as modified).

What is a Light Emitting Diode?

A Light Emitting Diode is a two electrode, solid state, optoelectronic device that emits visible or infrared radiant energy when electrically energized. May or may not include mounting hardware and/or heat sink. Excludes LAMP, CARTRIDGE; and LIGHT, INDICATOR. For solid state devices which are responsive to infrared or radiant energy, see SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE (1), PHOTO.

What is an Indicator Light Filter?

An Indicator Light Filter (FILTER,INDICATOR LIGHT) is an item, other than a lens, specifically designed to be used with an indicator light for the purpose of altering the amount and/or color of light transmitted. May consist of more than one section with different colors, or it may consist of more than one layer of filters.

What is an Emergency Light Unit?

An Emergency Light Unit (LIGHT UNIT,EMERGENCY) is a self-contained item designed to provide minimal illumination required for personnel safety and evacuation purposes. One or more lamps are automatically energized by integral battery(ies) when normal electric power is interrupted. Upon restoration of electric power, built-in charger automatically recharges battery(ies). May include battery condition and/or charge indicating device(s). Excludes LIGHT SET, GENERAL ILLUMINATION.

What is a Warning Light?

A Warning Light (LIGHT,WARNING) is a light designed to be permanently or temporarily mounted or positioned on or near a movable/immovable object or obstruction to alert personnel of a dangerous, hazardous, or unusual condition or situation by automatically producing either repeated flashes of light or by rotation or oscillation of a light source. Excludes items with integral siren.

What is a Light Indicator Legend Insert?

A Light Indicator Legend Insert (INSERT,LEGEND,LIGHT INDICATOR) is an item containing either words, numbers, symbols, letters, or a combination thereof, placed or inserted behind a lens of a LIGHT (1), INDICATOR.

What is a Light Diffuser?

A Light Diffuser (DIFFUSER,LIGHT) is an item specifically designed to diffuse light by defining the area, direction or amount of light generated by a light assembly of any type. Excludes, but may be used in conjunction with, LENS, LIGHT and FILTER, INDICATOR, LIGHT.

What is an Illumination Panel?

An Illumination Panel (PANEL,ILLUMINATION) is a glass or plastic panel designed to have photometric requirements and be an integral part of an electrical circuit providing illumination to an indicator assembly. The surface can be treated to react to electrical energy with illumination. Excludes all engraved panels. See PANEL, INDICATING, LIGHT TRANSMITTING.

What is a Light Indicator?

A Light Indicator (INDICATOR,LIGHT) is an item specifically designed to present a visual indication of the functioning of a light (1). Usually consists of a transparent or translucent plate or rod used to conduct the light rays beyond an obstruction. Does not include the light.

What is a Light Transmitting Indicating Panel?

A Light Transmitting Indicating Panel (PANEL,INDICATING,LIGHT TRANSMITTING) is an item composed of a coated transparent or partly transparent/partly opaque materiels, engraved with letters, words and/or symbols, designed to allow light to be transmitted through the engraving(s) for indicating purposes. It may have an electrical lighting circuit either on a removable printed circuit board or embedded within the panel. The circuit may have removable or nonremovable electroluminescent and/or incandescent lamps for lighting. Dials and/or switches may be included. Excludes DISPLAY, OPTELECTRONIC. See also INDICATOR (as modified), and LIGHT (1), INDICATOR

What is a Light Emitting Diode Lamp?

A Light Emitting Diode Lamp (LAMP,LIGHT EMITTING DIODE) is an electric light that uses one or more light-emitting diodes (LEDs as the source of light.

Indoor and Outdoor Electric Lighting Fixtures - United Kingdom (UK)

Federal Supply Class (FSC): 6210

NATO Supply Classification Class (NSC): 6210

Federal Supply Group (FSG): 62 Lighting Fixtures and Lamps

NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG): 62 Lighting Fixtures and Lamps

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

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NSN Format for Indoor and Outdoor Electric Lighting Fixtures
Codified by United Kingdom

62	10	99	XXX
Group FSG	Class	NCB	Identifier
FSC Federal Supply Class		NIIN
NSN

NATO Supply Class 6210 is a classification within NATO Supply Group 62, which is dedicated to lighting fixtures and lamps. Specifically, NATO Supply Class 6210 focuses on indoor and outdoor electric lighting fixtures.

Electric lighting fixtures in this class are designed to provide illumination in various settings, both indoors and outdoors. These fixtures are typically powered by electricity and are used to provide lighting in residential, commercial, and industrial spaces.

Examples of indoor and outdoor electric lighting fixtures that fall under NATO Supply Class 6210 include:

1. Ceiling-mounted fixtures: These fixtures are installed on the ceiling and provide general lighting in a room. They can include recessed lights, flush mount fixtures, and pendant lights.

2. Wall-mounted fixtures: These fixtures are mounted on walls and provide localized lighting. They can include sconces, wall-mounted lamps, and picture lights.

3. Floor lamps: These freestanding lamps are placed on the floor and provide additional lighting in a room. They can include torchiere lamps, arc lamps, and tripod lamps.

4. Table lamps: These lamps are placed on tables or desks and provide task lighting or ambient lighting. They can include desk lamps, bedside lamps, and buffet lamps.

5. Outdoor fixtures: These fixtures are designed to withstand outdoor conditions and provide lighting for outdoor spaces. They can include wall-mounted outdoor sconces, post lights, and landscape lighting fixtures.

NATO Supply Class 6210 ensures that there is a standardized classification for indoor and outdoor electric lighting fixtures within the NATO supply system. This classification helps with inventory management, procurement, and logistics for lighting fixtures and lamps used by NATO member countries.

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) for Federal Supply Class 6210

Supply Items Included in Federal Supply Class 6210

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