The Comparator,signal, cataloged under National Stock Number 5895-00-769-9509, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5895 (Miscellaneous Communication Equipment) of the Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment group. The manufacturer of record is Lockheed Martin Corporation Div Rms. Government technical data includes 9 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: EA.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5895-00-769-9509 |
| Primary Part Number | 8605879-501 |
| Item Name | Comparator,signal |
| FSC / FSG | 5895 / 58 — Miscellaneous Communication Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin Corporation Div Rms |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| FSC Application Data | SYNCHRONIZER GROUP,RADAR,NONAIRBORNE,EXCEPT FIRE CONTROL AND GUIDED MISSILE |
| DC Voltage Rating | 18.0 VOLTS NOMINAL FIRST OPERATING POWER RQMT |
| DC Voltage Rating | -16.5 VOLTS NOMINAL THIRD OPERATING POWER RQMT |
| DC Voltage Rating | -18.0 VOLTS NOMINAL SECOND OPERATING POWER RQMT |
| DC Voltage Rating | -4.5 VOLTS NOMINAL FOURTH OPERATING POWER RQMT |
| Electrical Power Source Relationship | OPERATING |
| Output Impedance Rating | 100.0 OHMS NOMINAL |
| Functional Description | USED IN AUTOMATIC MONITORING SUB-SYSTEM OF BMEWS TO DETERMINE WHEN A MONITORED DC VOLTAGE HAS CROSSED A PREDETERMINED THRESHOLD VOLTAGE |
| Input Impedance Rating | 100.0 OHMS NOMINAL |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Shelf Life Code | 0 |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Unit of Issue | EA |
| Acquisition advice code | JF |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 8605879-501 PRIMARY | Lockheed Martin Corporation Div Rms (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 8605879-501 | 5/9 Secondary reference Lockheed Martin Corporation Dba Lockheed Martin Div Lockheed Martin |
| CM-238/FSA | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5895-00-769-9509 is a Comparator,signal, manufactured by Lockheed Martin Corporation Div Rms, classified under FSC 5895, Miscellaneous Communication Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5895-00-769-9509 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 8605879-501 (Lockheed Martin Corporation Div Rms).
Key specifications for 8605879-501: Overall Height: 0.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN; FSC Application Data: SYNCHRONIZER GROUP,RADAR,NONAIRBORNE,EXCEPT FIRE CONTROL AND GUIDED MISSILE; DC Voltage Rating: 18.0 VOLTS NOMINAL FIRST OPERATING POWER RQMT; DC Voltage Rating: -16.5 VOLTS NOMINAL THIRD OPERATING POWER RQMT. 9 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
NSN 5895-00-769-9509 has DEMIL Code D. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.