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P6042-279Multimeter

Projects Unlimited Inc · NSN 6625-00-042-8974 · FSC 6625 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6625-00-042-8974 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6625-00-042-8974. Primary manufacturer part number: P6042-279.
Features
  • Multimeter — FSC 6625
  • Mounting Hole Diameter: 0.150 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Movement Suspension Method: JEWEL PIVOT BASE
  • Features Provided: ZERO ADJUSTER
  • Scale Graduation Type: LINEAR SINGLE INDICATOR ALL RANGES
  • Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 3 UNTHREADED HOLE(S)
  • Circuit Attachment Method and Quantity: 2 SOLDER LUG AND 2 THREADED STUD
  • Dial Scale Marking Color: RED SINGLE INDICATOR SECOND RANGE
Applications
  • Applications requiring Steel construction
General Description

The Multimeter, cataloged under National Stock Number 6625-00-042-8974, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6625 (No Item Name Available) of the Instruments and Laboratory Equipment group. The primary manufacturer of record is Projects Unlimited Inc. Government technical data includes 28 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 5 commercial cross-references from 4 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 9 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: EA.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6625-00-042-8974
Primary Part NumberP6042-279
Item NameMultimeter
FSC / FSG6625 / 66 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerProjects Unlimited Inc
StatusACTIVE
Mounting Hole Diameter0.150 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Movement Suspension MethodJEWEL PIVOT BASE
Features ProvidedZERO ADJUSTER
Scale Graduation TypeLINEAR SINGLE INDICATOR ALL RANGES
Mounting Facility Type and Quantity3 UNTHREADED HOLE(S)
Circuit Attachment Method and Quantity2 SOLDER LUG AND 2 THREADED STUD
Dial Scale Marking ColorRED SINGLE INDICATOR SECOND RANGE
Supplementary FeaturesREQUIRES 400 HZ RECTIFIER
Special Test FeaturesCONFORMS TO MIL-M-10304
Indicator TypeDIAL W/POINTER
Installation DesignPANEL
Meter Depth Behind Mounting Flange1.380 INCHES NOMINAL IN
MaterialSTEEL
Nuclear Hardness Critical FeatureNONHARDENED
FSC Application DataTEST SET,ELECT. EQUIP.
Furnished Items and QuantityTERM. HDW 2
Measurement Range+0.0 TO 10.0 VOLTS, DC SINGLE INDICATOR THIRD RANGE
Mounting Arrangement StyleTHREE HOLE/STUD BOLT CIRCLE
Scale Division Quantity5 SINGLE INDICATOR SECOND RANGE
Scale Division Quantity10 SINGLE INDICATOR FIRST RANGE
Movement TypeMOVING COIL, PERMANENT MAGNET
Scale Division Quantity6 SINGLE INDICATOR FOURTH RANGE
Scale Division Quantity10 SINGLE INDICATOR THIRD RANGE
Measurement Range+0.0 TO 10.0 VOLTS, AC SINGLE INDICATOR SECOND RANGE
Circuit Current for Which DesignedDC
Measurement Range+0.0 TO 30.0 VOLTS, DC SINGLE INDICATOR FOURTH RANGE
Overall Diameter3.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Dial Scale Marking ColorBLACK SINGLE INDICATOR THIRD RANGE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
Successor6625-00-103-0327 (10279474)
HAZMATNo
Shelf Life Code0
Criticality CodeQ
Unit of IssueEA
SMR CodeJN
Weight1.2400 lbs
Cube0.0750 cu ft
Verified Substitutes 9
6625-00-103-032710279474 SUCCESSOR
Meter,arbitrary Scale
Us Army Aviation and Missile Command
6625-00-357-18021987055 SUCCESSOR
Voltmeter
Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier
Voltmeter
6625-00-731-6900458-5076-010 SUCCESSOR
Ammeter
Continental Electronics Corp
6625-00-995-37842486680 SUCCESSOR
Meter,arbitrary Scale
Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier
6625-01-062-87952608400-1 SUCCESSOR
Meter,audio Level
Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier
Voltmeter
4520-01-420-686377091 INTERCHANGEABLE
Heating Element,electrical,nonim
Indeeco Llc Dba Indeeco
2320-01-443-8023M1977 INTERCHANGEABLE
Truck,palletized Loading
U S Army Tank Automotive Command Amsta-Im-Mm
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
2531 Solartron Electronics Inc Weston Instruments Div (USA)
M-1977 Custom Metering Company Inc (USA)
M-1977 Metermaster Inc Miscorp Div (USA)
P6042-279 PRIMARY Projects Unlimited Inc (USA)
77084 Solartron Electronics Inc Weston Instruments Div (USA)
Related Parts
SUCCESSOR 6625-00-103-0327 Meter,arbitrary Scale · 10279474
6625-00-357-1802SUCCESSOR
VOLTMETER
1987055
6625-00-649-3838SUCCESSOR
VOLTMETER
6625-00-731-6900SUCCESSOR
AMMETER
458-5076-010
6625-00-995-3784SUCCESSOR
METER,ARBITRARY SCALE
2486680
6625-01-062-8795SUCCESSOR
METER,AUDIO LEVEL
2608400-1
6625-01-148-8526SUCCESSOR
VOLTMETER
4520-01-420-6863INTERCHANGEABLE
HEATING ELEMENT,ELECTRICAL,NONIM
77091
2320-01-443-8023INTERCHANGEABLE
TRUCK,PALLETIZED LOADING
M1977

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6625-00-042-8974?

NSN 6625-00-042-8974 is a Multimeter, manufactured by Projects Unlimited Inc, classified under FSC 6625 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6625-00-042-8974?

NSN 6625-00-042-8974 has 5 cross-referenced part numbers: 2531 (Solartron Electronics Inc Weston Instruments Div), M-1977 (Custom Metering Company Inc), M-1977 (Metermaster Inc Miscorp Div), P6042-279 (Projects Unlimited Inc), 77084 (Solartron Electronics Inc Weston Instruments Div).

What NSN replaces 6625-00-042-8974?

There are 9 known substitutes for 6625-00-042-8974: 6625-00-103-0327, 6625-00-357-1802, 6625-00-649-3838 and 6 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of P6042-279?

Key specifications for P6042-279: Mounting Hole Diameter: 0.150 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Overall Length: 2.470 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Movement Suspension Method: JEWEL PIVOT BASE; Features Provided: ZERO ADJUSTER. 30 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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