National Item Identification Number
01-501-7802
015017802
5980-01-501-7802
5980015017802
National Stock Number
Item Name
SWITCH,OPTOELECTRONIC
Federal Supply Class
5980
Description
A switch designed to perform the function of opening and/or closing one or more electrical circuits. In lieu of seperable contacts, the switching function is accomplished by means of an arrangement of one or more light emitters and one or more photosensitive devices. The item functions in response to changes in its own electrical circuit caused by the emitted light being reflected to the photosensitive device or the emitted light being interrupted before it reaches the photosensitive device. The item has no other form of actuation.
Commercial and Government Entity Code (Supplier Data)
Reference Numbers (Part Numbers)
T995047
Required Categories
III END ITEM IDENTIFICATION
III PART NAME ASSIGNED BY CONTROLLING AGENCY
Required Description
AUTOMATED WEATHER OBSERVATION SYSTEM (AWOS)
PHOTO SWITCH