S55B

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Federal Supply Group

Lighting Fixtures and Lamps

Federal Supply Classification

6240 Electric Lamps

National Stock Number

6240-00-683-0329

Item Name Code

03314

Assigment Date

01/01/1963 (63 years ago)

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).

100 maximum flashing rate per second, 5.5 input rating in watt-seconds, blue-white emitted light characteristic, 2.562 inches nominal flashtube overall length, u shape flashtube style

Product Characteristics

Below you’ll find the complete technical specifications and performance data for this part, including material details and compliance information.

Flashtube Style: u shape
Flashtube Overall Length: 2.562 inches nominal
Input Rating In Watt-Seconds: 5.5
Maximum Flashing Rate Per Second: 100
Emitted Light Characteristic: blue-white
Voltage Rating: 300.000 volts minimum and 600.000 volts maximum
Base Style: large three pin
Bulb Light Transmission Characteristic: translucent
Filling Gas Type: xenon

Replaces National Stock Numbers

Below is a list of NSNs that have been officially superseded by this NSN:

NSN	Name	Date
6240-00-079-0929	No Name Available	01/30/1974

Related Parts

This NSN group includes multiple components designed to meet specific performance and operational standards. Each listing provides detailed specs, functionality data, and replacement compatibility information:

Part Number	Name
S55B	Flashtube Lamp

FAQs

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What is the FSCG of the NSN 6240-00-683-0329?

The FSCG of the NSN 6240-00-683-0329 is 6240

Does the NSN 6240-00-683-0329 have a Schedule B code assigned?

Yes, the Schedule B code is 9405400000

Does NSN 6240-00-683-0329 require demilitarization?

Items subject to the export administration regulations (ear) in parts 730-774 of title 15, code of federal regulations (cfr) (ccli or ear99) and determined by dod to present a low risk when released out of dod control. No demil, mut, or end use certificate is required. May require an export licensefrom doc.

Does NSN 6240-00-683-0329 contain precious materials?

Precious metal content is unknown

Does NSN 6240-00-683-0329 contain hazardous materials?

Indicates there is no information in the hmirs. The nsn is in a fsc in table ii of fed std 313 and a msds may be required by the user. The requirement for a msds is dependent on a hazard determination of the supplier or the intended end use of item.

When the NSN 6240-00-683-0329 was assigned to the Federal Catalog?

It was assigned 63 years ago, on Tue, Jan 1, 1963