The Control,temperature,indicating, cataloged under National Stock Number 6685-00-893-6796, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6685 (Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments) of the Instruments and Laboratory Equipment group. Government technical data includes 14 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6685-00-893-6796 |
| Item Name | Control,temperature,indicating |
| FSC / FSG | 6685 / 66 — Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Sensing Element Type | BULB REMOTE |
| Maximum Overall Width | 12.000 INCHES IN |
| Inclosure Type | HERMETICALLY SEALED |
| Maximum Overall Length | 12.000 INCHES IN |
| Maximum Overall Height | 3.875 INCHES IN |
| Unable to Decode | UNABLE TO DECODE AND UNABLE TO DECODE |
| Mounting Method | FLUSH PANEL |
| Power Source | SELF-CONTAINED |
| Surface Treatment | ENAMEL CASE |
| Environmental Protection | WEATHERPROOF |
| Operating Temp Range | -50.0 TO 150.0 FAHRENHEIT DEGF |
| Indication Method | RECEIVING CONCENTRIC SCALE AND TRANSMITTING CONCENTRIC SCALE |
| Material | ALUMINUM CASE |
| Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics | AS DIFFERENTIATED BY THE OPERATING TEMP RANGE WITH REVERSE CONTROL ACTION |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 87RM431 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Abb Kent-Taylor Inc |
NSN 6685-00-893-6796 is a Control,temperature,indicating, classified under FSC 6685, Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments. Status: active.
Key specifications for 6685-00-893-6796: Sensing Element Type: BULB REMOTE; Maximum Overall Width: 12.000 INCHES IN; Inclosure Type: HERMETICALLY SEALED; Maximum Overall Length: 12.000 INCHES IN. 14 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). 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.