The Thermometer,self-Indicating,bime, cataloged under National Stock Number 6685-01-159-9690, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6685 (Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments) of the Instruments and Laboratory Equipment group. The manufacturer of record is Johnson Controls, Inc Div Building Efficiency. Government technical data includes 7 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6685-01-159-9690 |
| Primary Part Number | T-5500-1054 |
| Item Name | Thermometer,self-Indicating,bime |
| FSC / FSG | 6685 / 66 — Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments |
| Manufacturer | Johnson Controls, Inc Div Building Efficiency |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Design Type | FLUCTUATING |
| Scale Inscription/background Color | BLACK MARKING ON WHITE BACKGROUND |
| Scale Smallest Increment | 2.0 DEG FAHRENHEIT |
| Dial Diameter | 3.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Scale Type | DIAL |
| Scale Measurement Range | -40.000 TO 160.000 DEG FAHRENHEIT |
| Material | STEEL OVERALL |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| T-5500-1054 PRIMARY | Johnson Controls, Inc Div Building Efficiency (USA) |
NSN 6685-01-159-9690 is a Thermometer,self-Indicating,bime, manufactured by Johnson Controls, Inc Div Building Efficiency, classified under FSC 6685, Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments. Status: active.
NSN 6685-01-159-9690 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: T-5500-1054 (Johnson Controls, Inc Div Building Efficiency).
Key specifications for T-5500-1054: Design Type: FLUCTUATING; Scale Inscription/background Color: BLACK MARKING ON WHITE BACKGROUND; Scale Smallest Increment: 2.0 DEG FAHRENHEIT; Dial Diameter: 3.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 7 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.