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J-3983/FSS-12(V)Junction Box and Power Supply

Joint Electronics Type Designation System · NSN 5820-01-160-8512 · FSC 5820 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5820-01-160-8512 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5820-01-160-8512. Primary manufacturer part number: J-3983/FSS-12(V).
Features
  • Junction Box and Power Supply — FSC 5820
  • General Characteristics Item Description: PROVIDES SCREW-TERMINAL CONNECTION POINTS FOR CONTROL-MONITOR UNIT INPUT/OUTPUT CABLE,TRANSPONDER BUSSES,AND MAP DATA BUSSES; PROVIDES THREE AC POWER OUTLETS FOR CONTROL-MONITOR UNIT,VIDEO SWITCHING MATRIX CONTROL,AND POWER SUPPLY PP-7821/FSS-12(V); PROVIDES 21.5 VDC,1.0 AMP POWER SOURCE FOR LOCAL TRANSPONDER,LINE REPEATERS,AND LINE ISOLATOR REPEATERS; OPER PWR RQMTS 115/230 VAC,50/60 HZ,SINGLE PH,100 WATTS; O/A DIMS 19.0 IN. W; 7.25 IN.H; 15.0 IN. D; RACK MOUNTED; FOUR-HOUR INTERNAL BATTERY BACKUP WITH AUTOMATIC SWITCHING AND RECHARGING; FIXED GROUND INSTALLATION VDC
  • 2 verified cross-references
  • Primary manufacturer: Joint Electronics Type Designation System
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Junction Box and Power Supply, cataloged under National Stock Number 5820-01-160-8512, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5820 (No Item Name Available) of the Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment group. The primary manufacturer of record is Joint Electronics Type Designation System. Government technical data includes 1 verified specification, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 7 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5820-01-160-8512
Primary Part NumberJ-3983/FSS-12(V)
Item NameJunction Box and Power Supply
FSC / FSG5820 / 58 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerJoint Electronics Type Designation System
StatusACTIVE
General Characteristics Item DescriptionPROVIDES SCREW-TERMINAL CONNECTION POINTS FOR CONTROL-MONITOR UNIT INPUT/OUTPUT CABLE,TRANSPONDER BUSSES,AND MAP DATA BUSSES; PROVIDES THREE AC POWER OUTLETS FOR CONTROL-MONITOR UNIT,VIDEO SWITCHING MATRIX CONTROL,AND POWER SUPPLY PP-7821/FSS-12(V); PROVIDES 21.5 VDC,1.0 AMP POWER SOURCE FOR LOCAL TRANSPONDER,LINE REPEATERS,AND LINE ISOLATOR REPEATERS; OPER PWR RQMTS 115/230 VAC,50/60 HZ,SINGLE PH,100 WATTS; O/A DIMS 19.0 IN. W; 7.25 IN.H; 15.0 IN. D; RACK MOUNTED; FOUR-HOUR INTERNAL BATTERY BACKUP WITH AUTOMATIC SWITCHING AND RECHARGING; FIXED GROUND INSTALLATION VDC
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 7
5996-00-253-2624 INTERCHANGEABLE
Amplifier,electronic Control
3020-00-922-011571090 INTERCHANGEABLE
Gear,spur
Airline Hydraulics Corp
5950-00-947-2342722803-30 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transformer,power
Raytheon Company Div Rmd Strategic
5895-01-200-9458170227-1 INTERCHANGEABLE
Mixer Stage,frequency
Northrop Grumman Systems Corp Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp
5305-01-378-520771090 INTERCHANGEABLE
Screw,machine
Viavi Solutions Llc Div Lenexa
5930-01-441-285671090 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,pressure
M D Holdings Llc Dba Saniserv
4130-01-557-266171090 INTERCHANGEABLE
Filter-Drier,refrigerant
Applied Companies
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
71090 Vindicator Corp (USA)
J-3983/FSS-12(V) PRIMARY Joint Electronics Type Designation System (USA)
Related Parts
5996-00-253-2624INTERCHANGEABLE
AMPLIFIER,ELECTRONIC CONTROL
3020-00-922-0115INTERCHANGEABLE
GEAR,SPUR
71090
5950-00-947-2342INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSFORMER,POWER
722803-30
5895-01-200-9458INTERCHANGEABLE
MIXER STAGE,FREQUENCY
170227-1
5305-01-378-5207INTERCHANGEABLE
SCREW,MACHINE
71090
5930-01-441-2856INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,PRESSURE
71090
4130-01-557-2661INTERCHANGEABLE
FILTER-DRIER,REFRIGERANT
71090

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5820-01-160-8512?

NSN 5820-01-160-8512 is a Junction Box and Power Supply, manufactured by Joint Electronics Type Designation System, classified under FSC 5820 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5820-01-160-8512?

NSN 5820-01-160-8512 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: 71090 (Vindicator Corp), J-3983/FSS-12(V) (Joint Electronics Type Designation System).

What NSN replaces 5820-01-160-8512?

There are 7 known substitutes for 5820-01-160-8512: 5996-00-253-2624, 3020-00-922-0115, 5950-00-947-2342 and 4 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of J-3983/FSS-12(V)?

Key specifications for J-3983/FSS-12(V): General Characteristics Item Description: PROVIDES SCREW-TERMINAL CONNECTION POINTS FOR CONTROL-MONITOR UNIT INPUT/OUTPUT CABLE,TRANSPONDER BUSSES,AND MAP DATA BUSSES; PROVIDES THREE AC POWER OUTLETS FOR CONTROL-MONITOR UNIT,VIDEO SWITCHING MATRIX CONTROL,AND POWER SUPPLY PP-7821/FSS-12(V); PROVIDES 21.5 VDC,1.0 AMP POWER SOURCE FOR LOCAL TRANSPONDER,LINE REPEATERS,AND LINE ISOLATOR REPEATERS; OPER PWR RQMTS 115/230 VAC,50/60 HZ,SINGLE PH,100 WATTS; O/A DIMS 19.0 IN. W; 7.25 IN.H; 15.0 IN. D; RACK MOUNTED; FOUR-HOUR INTERNAL BATTERY BACKUP WITH AUTOMATIC SWITCHING AND RECHARGING; FIXED GROUND INSTALLATION VDC. 1 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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