The Lantern,color Perception Testing, cataloged under National Stock Number 6540-00-299-8587, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6540 (Ophthalmic Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies) of the Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment group. Government technical data includes 11 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 6540-00-299-8587 |
| Item Name | Lantern,color Perception Testing |
| FSC / FSG | 6540 / 65 — Ophthalmic Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Furnished Items and Quantity | 1 STOPPER AND 2 INSTRUCTION BOOKLET AND 1 HANDLE AND 2 LAMP |
| Overall Diameter | 8.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Features Provided | SWITCH AND REMOVABLE TOP W/SHIELD AND REVOLVING DISC COLOR STANDARD HOLDER |
| Lamp Base Type Accommodated | SINGLE CONTACT CANDELABRA PREFOCUS |
| Wiring Provision Length | 90.0 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE PROVISION IN |
| Wiring Provision Method | CABLE ASSEMBLY |
| Surface Treatment | PAINT BODY |
| Lamp Type Accommodated and Quantity | 1 INCANDESCENT |
| Material | ALUMINUM ALLOY BODY |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 1 CONNECTOR, PLUG, EXTERNAL, 3 CONTACTS, 1 CONTACT U-SHAPED FOR GROUND |
| Voltage Rating in Volts | 115.0 AC NOMINAL |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Unit of Issue | EA |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| FARNSWORTH VISION COLOR TESTER | 3/1 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 84300000 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 6540-00-299-8587 is a Lantern,color Perception Testing, classified under FSC 6540, Ophthalmic Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. Status: active.
Key specifications for 6540-00-299-8587: Furnished Items and Quantity: 1 STOPPER AND 2 INSTRUCTION BOOKLET AND 1 HANDLE AND 2 LAMP; Overall Height: 10.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Overall Diameter: 8.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Features Provided: SWITCH AND REMOVABLE TOP W/SHIELD AND REVOLVING DISC COLOR STANDARD HOLDER. 11 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.
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.