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YSI8163Transmitter,temperature,electric

Ysi Inc · NSN 6685-00-526-8241 · FSC 6685 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6685-00-526-8241 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6685-00-526-8241. Primary manufacturer part number: YSI8163.
Features
  • Transmitter,temperature,electric — FSC 6685
  • Reference Data and Literature: MFG COMMERCIAL CATALOG
  • Operating Temp Range: -200.0 TO 500.0 CELSIUS DEGC
  • Functional Description: USED TO MEASURE THE TEMPERATURE OF TRIPLE POINT AND FREEZING POINT CELLS USED IN THE CALIBRATION OF THERMOCOUPLES AND OTHER TYPES OF THERMOMETERS
  • Case Type: HINGED LID CARRYING CASE W/HANDLE
  • Precious Material and Location: TERMINALS GOLD AND RESISTOR AND INTERNAL LEADS TO HANDLE PLATINUM AND SILVER PLATED COPPER LEAD WIRES SILVER
  • Precious Material: GOLD AND PLATINUM AND SILVER
  • Unit Type: PROTECTIVE TUBE
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Transmitter,temperature,electric, cataloged under National Stock Number 6685-00-526-8241, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6685 (No Item Name Available) of the Instruments and Laboratory Equipment group. The primary manufacturer of record is Ysi Inc. Government technical data includes 10 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 8 commercial cross-references from 5 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6685-00-526-8241
Primary Part NumberYSI8163
Item NameTransmitter,temperature,electric
FSC / FSG6685 / 66 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerYsi Inc
StatusACTIVE
Reference Data and LiteratureMFG COMMERCIAL CATALOG
Operating Temp Range-200.0 TO 500.0 CELSIUS DEGC
Functional DescriptionUSED TO MEASURE THE TEMPERATURE OF TRIPLE POINT AND FREEZING POINT CELLS USED IN THE CALIBRATION OF THERMOCOUPLES AND OTHER TYPES OF THERMOMETERS
Case TypeHINGED LID CARRYING CASE W/HANDLE
Precious Material and LocationTERMINALS GOLD AND RESISTOR AND INTERNAL LEADS TO HANDLE PLATINUM AND SILVER PLATED COPPER LEAD WIRES SILVER
Precious MaterialGOLD AND PLATINUM AND SILVER
Unit TypePROTECTIVE TUBE
Terminal Type and Quantity4 LUG
Outside Diameter7.5 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM
Accommodated Contact Type and Quantity4 LUG
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
5945-00-056-493219360-6 INTERCHANGEABLE
Solenoid,electrical
Hickok Waekon Llc
5915-00-080-2338 INTERCHANGEABLE
Filter,radio Frequency Interfere
5330-00-136-2502 INTERCHANGEABLE
Gasket
5307-00-254-0638R78164VX03005 INTERCHANGEABLE
Stud,plain
Curtiss-Wright Electro-Mechanical Corporation Dba Curtiss-Wright Steam and Air Solutions Div Steam and Air Solutions
4730-00-585-7496 INTERCHANGEABLE
Adapter,straight,tube to Hose
6685-00-945-1869 INTERCHANGEABLE
Thermocouple,immersion
5960-00-997-5634 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electron Tube
5130-01-104-5335 INTERCHANGEABLE
Wheel,abrasive
6145-01-340-1305GW8013 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cable,special Purpose,electrical
General Wire Products, Inc. Dba General Wire Products Inc
5935-01-432-2141 INTERCHANGEABLE
Guide,electrical Connector
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
YSI8163 PRIMARY Ysi Inc (USA)
L & N 8147 Instrulab, Inc. Div Instrulab a Div of Tebrown Llc (USA)
8163Q Leeds and Northrup Co a Unit of General Signal Corp (USA)
8163 Leeds and Northrup Co a Unit of General Signal Corp (USA)
5187SA Instrulab, Inc. Div Instrulab a Div of Tebrown Llc (USA)
162CG Rdp Corporation (USA)
YSI8163-Q PRIMARY Ysi Inc (USA)
909/25.5 PRIMARY Isothermal /usa/ Ltd (USA)
Related Parts
5945-00-056-4932INTERCHANGEABLE
SOLENOID,ELECTRICAL
19360-6
5915-00-080-2338INTERCHANGEABLE
FILTER,RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERE
5330-00-136-2502INTERCHANGEABLE
GASKET
5307-00-254-0638INTERCHANGEABLE
STUD,PLAIN
R78164VX03005
4730-00-585-7496INTERCHANGEABLE
ADAPTER,STRAIGHT,TUBE TO HOSE
6685-00-945-1869INTERCHANGEABLE
THERMOCOUPLE,IMMERSION
5960-00-997-5634INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE
5130-01-104-5335INTERCHANGEABLE
WHEEL,ABRASIVE
6145-01-340-1305INTERCHANGEABLE
CABLE,SPECIAL PURPOSE,ELECTRICAL
GW8013
5935-01-432-2141INTERCHANGEABLE
GUIDE,ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
5340-01-462-7546INTERCHANGEABLE
SPRING GUIDE ASSY
741300-K1
4820-01-678-0009INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE,REGULATING,FLUID PRESSURE
816-3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6685-00-526-8241?

NSN 6685-00-526-8241 is a Transmitter,temperature,electric, manufactured by Ysi Inc, classified under FSC 6685 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6685-00-526-8241?

NSN 6685-00-526-8241 has 8 cross-referenced part numbers: YSI8163 (Ysi Inc), L & N 8147 (Instrulab, Inc. Div Instrulab a Div of Tebrown Llc), 8163Q (Leeds and Northrup Co a Unit of General Signal Corp), 8163 (Leeds and Northrup Co a Unit of General Signal Corp), 5187SA (Instrulab, Inc. Div Instrulab a Div of Tebrown Llc) and 3 more.

What NSN replaces 6685-00-526-8241?

There are 12 known substitutes for 6685-00-526-8241: 5945-00-056-4932, 5915-00-080-2338, 5330-00-136-2502 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of YSI8163?

Key specifications for YSI8163: Reference Data and Literature: MFG COMMERCIAL CATALOG; Operating Temp Range: -200.0 TO 500.0 CELSIUS DEGC; Special Features: LENGTH 470MM EXCLUDING HANDLE; SILVER PLATED COPPER LEADS 2.4M LONG; IMMERSION DEPTH 7 TO 14 INCHES; SESNSING LENGTH 33MM; TIME CONSTANT 6 SECONDS; RESISTANCE AT 0 DEG C IS 25.5 OHMS' SHEATH MATERIAL IS QUARTZ, FILLED WITH DRY AIR; ACCUARCY IS WITHIN 1 MICRO KELVIN MM; Functional Description: USED TO MEASURE THE TEMPERATURE OF TRIPLE POINT AND FREEZING POINT CELLS USED IN THE CALIBRATION OF THERMOCOUPLES AND OTHER TYPES OF THERMOMETERS. 13 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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