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06163Ammeter

Simpson Electric Company, Inc. · NSN 6625-01-321-2887 · FSC 6625 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6625-01-321-2887 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6625-01-321-2887. Primary manufacturer part number: 06163.
Features
  • Ammeter — FSC 6625
  • Power Source: EXTERNAL
  • Mounting Stud Diameter: 0.112 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Furnished Items and Quantity: NUT 2
  • Meter Body Diameter Behind Mounting Flange: 1.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Dial Scale Marking Color: BLACK SINGLE INDICATOR SINGLE RANGE
  • Accuracy in Percent: -2.0 TO 2.0 AT FULL SCALE SINGLE INDICATOR SINGLE RANGE
  • Panel for Which Designed: NONMAGNETIC
Applications
  • Applications requiring Plastic Phenolic construction
General Description

The Ammeter, cataloged under National Stock Number 6625-01-321-2887, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6625 (No Item Name Available) of the Instruments and Laboratory Equipment group. The primary manufacturer of record is Simpson Electric Company, Inc.. Government technical data includes 29 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 1 manufacturer, 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
NSN6625-01-321-2887
Primary Part Number06163
Item NameAmmeter
FSC / FSG6625 / 66 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerSimpson Electric Company, Inc.
StatusACTIVE
Power SourceEXTERNAL
Mounting Stud Diameter0.112 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Furnished Items and QuantityNUT 2
Meter Body Diameter Behind Mounting Flange1.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Dial Scale Marking ColorBLACK SINGLE INDICATOR SINGLE RANGE
Accuracy in Percent-2.0 TO 2.0 AT FULL SCALE SINGLE INDICATOR SINGLE RANGE
Panel for Which DesignedNONMAGNETIC
Meter Depth Behind Mounting Flange0.870 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Mounting Arrangement StyleFOUR HOLE/STUD RECTANGULAR/SQUARE
Indicator TypeDIAL W/POINTER
Environmental ProtectionSHOCK RESISTANT AND VIBRATION RESISTANT
FSC Application DataTEST SET,ELECT. EQUIP.
Style DesignatorRECTANGULAR FLUSH MTG
MaterialPLASTIC PHENOLIC
Mounting Facility Type and Quantity4 THREADED STUD(S)
Movement Suspension MethodJEWEL PIVOT BASE
ColorUNABLE TO DECODE
Features ProvidedZERO ADJUSTER
Measurement Range+0.0 TO 1.0 MILLIAMPERES, DC SINGLE INDICATOR SINGLE RANGE
Scale Graduation TypeLINEAR SINGLE INDICATOR SINGLE RANGE
Circuit Attachment Method and Quantity2 THREADED STUD
Nuclear Hardness Critical FeatureNONHARDENED
Circuit Construction TypeNONELECTRONIC
Pointer ColorBLACK SINGLE INDICATOR SINGLE RANGE
Scale Division Quantity50 SINGLE INDICATOR SINGLE RANGE
Mounting Stud Length0.530 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Movement TypeMOVING COIL, PERMANENT MAGNET
Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Length1.320 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Circuit Current for Which DesignedDC
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Shelf Life Code0
Criticality CodeN
Unit of IssueEA
SMR CodeJN
Weight0.5000 lbs
Cube0.0720 cu ft
Verified Substitutes 9
6145-00-299-6222NE16834T SUCCESSOR
Braid,wire
New England Wire Technologies Corp.
Ammeter
6625-00-974-6175599-109A SUCCESSOR
Meter,special Scale
Bae Systems Information & Electronic Systems Integration Inc.
6625-00-028-396609541 INTERCHANGEABLE
Voltmeter
Simpson Electric Company, Inc.
5999-00-212-355569-702 INTERCHANGEABLE
Heat Sink,electrical-Electronic
Department of Defense Project Manager-Mobile Electric Power
6625-00-442-0105 INTERCHANGEABLE
Voltmeter
6625-00-470-84321212-09540 INTERCHANGEABLE
Voltmeter
Simpson Electric Company, Inc.
6625-00-926-7659 INTERCHANGEABLE
Ammeter
4710-01-592-868506163 INTERCHANGEABLE
Pipe,metallic
Better Engineering Manufacturing Inc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
1212 Simpson Electric Company, Inc. (USA)
06163 PRIMARY Simpson Electric Company, Inc. (USA)
Related Parts
6145-00-299-6222SUCCESSOR
BRAID,WIRE
NE16834T
6625-00-387-5322SUCCESSOR
AMMETER
6625-00-974-6175SUCCESSOR
METER,SPECIAL SCALE
599-109A
6625-00-028-3966INTERCHANGEABLE
VOLTMETER
09541
5999-00-212-3555INTERCHANGEABLE
HEAT SINK,ELECTRICAL-ELECTRONIC
69-702
6625-00-442-0105INTERCHANGEABLE
VOLTMETER
6625-00-470-8432INTERCHANGEABLE
VOLTMETER
1212-09540
6625-00-926-7659INTERCHANGEABLE
AMMETER
4710-01-592-8685INTERCHANGEABLE
PIPE,METALLIC
06163

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6625-01-321-2887?

NSN 6625-01-321-2887 is a Ammeter, manufactured by Simpson Electric Company, Inc., classified under FSC 6625 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6625-01-321-2887?

NSN 6625-01-321-2887 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: 1212 (Simpson Electric Company, Inc.), 06163 (Simpson Electric Company, Inc.).

What NSN replaces 6625-01-321-2887?

There are 9 known substitutes for 6625-01-321-2887: 6145-00-299-6222, 6625-00-387-5322, 6625-00-974-6175 and 6 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 06163?

Key specifications for 06163: Power Source: EXTERNAL; Mounting Stud Diameter: 0.112 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Furnished Items and Quantity: NUT 2; Meter Body Diameter Behind Mounting Flange: 1.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 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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