National Item Identification Number
01-355-5784
013555784
5930-01-355-5784
5930013555784
National Stock Number
Item Name
SWITCH,PROXIMITY
Federal Supply Class
5930
Description
A switch designed to perform the function of opening and/or closing one or more electrical circuits. The switching function is accomplished by means of separable contacts, semiconductor devices, or a combination of separable contacts and semiconductor devices. The item functions in response to electrical changes in its internal circuit caused by capacitance, inductance, or magnetic flux changes. It is activated by permanent magnets, metallic materials, or nonmetallic materials which come within its sensing range. For sensing switches which respond to changes other than capacitance, inductance, or magnetic flux, see SWITCH, AIRFLOW; SWITCH, CENTRIFUGAL; SWITCH, INERTIA; SWITCH, PRESSURE; SWITCH, PRESSURE-THERMOSTATIC; SWITCH, THERMOSTATIC; and SWITCH, TILT.
Commercial and Government Entity Code (Supplier Data)
08748
Reference Numbers (Part Numbers)
8-642-01
Required Categories
SPECIAL FEATURES
III END ITEM IDENTIFICATION
Required Description
ALL-METAL PROXIMITY SENSOR FOR LANDING GEAR AND DOOR INDICATION SYSTEM
DHC-8 DA