The Light,marker,distress, cataloged under National Stock Number 6230-01-683-8860, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6230 (Electric Portable and Hand Lighting Equipment) of the Lighting Fixtures and Lamps group. Government technical data includes 14 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6230-01-683-8860 |
| Item Name | Light,marker,distress |
| FSC / FSG | 6230 / 62 — Electric Portable and Hand Lighting Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Light Function | SIGNAL |
| Lens Color | COLORLESS |
| Overall Diameter | 4.5 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Battery Type and Quantity Required | 3 DRY |
| Mounting Method | PORTABLE |
| Shape | CONICAL |
| Features Provided | ROHS DIRECTIVE COMPLIANCE |
| Lens Transparency | TRANSPARENT |
| Light Beam Motion | FIXED |
| Lamp Type Accommodated and Quantity | 1 LIGHT EMITTING DIODE |
| Material | PLASTIC BODY |
| Material | PLASTIC POLYCARBONATE LENS |
| Lens Type and Quantity | 1 CONICAL |
| Voltage Rating in Volts | 4.5 DC MAXIMUM |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| C-1001 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Weems & Plath, Inc. |
NSN 6230-01-683-8860 is a Light,marker,distress, classified under FSC 6230, Electric Portable and Hand Lighting Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 6230-01-683-8860: Light Function: SIGNAL; Lens Color: COLORLESS; Overall Diameter: 4.5 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Battery Type and Quantity Required: 3 DRY. 14 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.