General Characteristics Item Description: TO BE USED IN GEOPHYSICAL LABORATORY;WILL INCREASE BOTH ACCURACY AND EFFICIENCY OF MAGNETIC COMPASS CALIBRATIONS;MEASUREMENT SYSTEM FOR PRECISELY DETERMINING THE INTENSITY OF MAGNETIC FIELD COMPONENTS
Identification
NSN: 6655-01-268-4597
NIIN: 012684597
FSC: 6655 — Geophysical Instruments
FSG: 66 — Instruments and Laboratory Equipment
General Description
The Magnetometer System, cataloged under National Stock Number 6655-01-268-4597, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6655 (Geophysical Instruments) of the Instruments and Laboratory Equipment group. Government technical data includes 1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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.
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Value
NSN
6655-01-268-4597
Item Name
Magnetometer System
FSC / FSG
6655 / 66 — Geophysical Instruments
Status
ACTIVE
General Characteristics Item Description
TO BE USED IN GEOPHYSICAL LABORATORY;WILL INCREASE BOTH ACCURACY AND EFFICIENCY OF MAGNETIC COMPASS CALIBRATIONS;MEASUREMENT SYSTEM FOR PRECISELY DETERMINING THE INTENSITY OF MAGNETIC FIELD COMPONENTS
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition Status
ACTIVE
DEMIL Code
DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required
Hazard
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N)
Criticality Code
X
Cross-Reference Index
No manufacturer part numbers on file in the U.S. Government catalog.
Reference documents
Reference
Meaning
HSM-2
3/9Design control — primary reference
Schonstedt Instrument Co
No interchangeability data on file.
Other items in FSC 6655 — Geophysical Instruments
Items in the same Federal Supply class. No interchangeability or substitution relationship is implied.
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6655-00-008-4556 · Item name not on file
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6655-00-010-8143 · Item name not on file
6655-00-011-3591
6655-00-011-3591 · Item name not on file
6655-00-016-6322
6655-00-016-6322 · Item name not on file
6655-00-016-6323
6655-00-016-6323 · Item name not on file
6655-00-020-8796
6655-00-020-8796 · Item name not on file
6655-00-034-4556
6655-00-034-4556 · Item name not on file
6655-00-034-4557
6655-00-034-4557 · Item name not on file
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSN 6655-01-268-4597?
NSN 6655-01-268-4597 is a Magnetometer System, classified under FSC 6655, Geophysical Instruments. Status: active.
What are the specifications of 6655-01-268-4597?
Key specifications for 6655-01-268-4597: General Characteristics Item Description: TO BE USED IN GEOPHYSICAL LABORATORY;WILL INCREASE BOTH ACCURACY AND EFFICIENCY OF MAGNETIC COMPASS CALIBRATIONS;MEASUREMENT SYSTEM FOR PRECISELY DETERMINING THE INTENSITY OF MAGNETIC FIELD COMPONENTS. 1 specification is documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Is NSN 6655-01-268-4597 hazardous material?
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
Sources
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.
✓ Data cited from the U.S. Government catalog; commercial cross-references from OEM and certified industry sources.