The Light,bed, cataloged under National Stock Number 6230-01-678-2140, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6230 (Electric Portable and Hand Lighting Equipment) of the Lighting Fixtures and Lamps group. Government technical data includes 10 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 5 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6230-01-678-2140 |
| Item Name | Light,bed |
| FSC / FSG | 6230 / 62 — Electric Portable and Hand Lighting Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Illumination Directing Device Type | INTERNAL REFLECTOR |
| Special Test Features | DESCRIPTION: FIXTURES, LIGHTING; FLUORESCENT AND SSL EQUIVALENT, DETAIL LIGHTING FOR BERTHS, 8 WATTS, 120 VOLTS, 60 HERTZ |
| Mounting Method | PLATE |
| Lamp Base Type Accommodated | MINIATURE BIPIN |
| Wiring Provision Length | 120.0 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE PROVISION IN |
| Wiring Provision Method | CABLE |
| Lamp Type Accommodated and Quantity | 1 FLUORESCENT |
| Material | ALUMINUM OR PLASTIC BODY |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 WIRE LEAD |
| Voltage Rating in Volts | 120.0 AC NOMINAL |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| M16377/17B-231.1SSL | 5/1 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| M16377/17B-231.1SSL | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| MIL-DTL-16377/17 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
| M16377/17-231.1SSL | 2/2 Government specification standardization U.S. Government activity |
| 437-SSL | 5/1 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 6230-01-678-2140 is a Light,bed, classified under FSC 6230, Electric Portable and Hand Lighting Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 6230-01-678-2140: Overall Height: 4.062 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Illumination Directing Device Type: INTERNAL REFLECTOR; Special Test Features: DESCRIPTION: FIXTURES, LIGHTING; FLUORESCENT AND SSL EQUIVALENT, DETAIL LIGHTING FOR BERTHS, 8 WATTS, 120 VOLTS, 60 HERTZ; Mounting Method: PLATE. 10 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
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.