National Item Identification Number
01-238-0008
012380008
5985-01-238-0008
5985012380008
National Stock Number
Item Name
DUMMY LOAD,ELECTRICAL
Federal Supply Class
5985
Description
A specific electrical element or set of electrical elements that are connected together to form a fixed arrangement and used as a substitute load for terminating an electrical circuit. A dummy load contains all the essential electrical characteristics necessary to terminate the circuit but does not function in the same manner as the load which it replaces. Examples are resistors used to replace antennas, batteries, loudspeakers, or the like. Includes single port terminations of twin lead, coaxial and waveguide transmission lines as low power terminations of a section of a transmission system in a specified manner. Includes dummy loads when arranged in a group or bank. Excludes power absorbers. See also LOAD BANK, ELECTRICAL.
Commercial and Government Entity Code (Supplier Data)
3B150
49956
Reference Numbers (Part Numbers)
2601-5039
2601-5039
Required Categories
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