INCH-POUND
MIL-PRF-22885F
23 January 1998
SUPERSEDING
MIL-S-22885E
11 March 1992
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION
SWITCHES, PUSH BUTTON, ILLUMINATED,
GENERAL SPECIFICATION FOR
This specification is approved for use by all Departments
and Agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. SCOPE
1.1 Scope. This specification covers the general requirements for manually operated illuminated push button
switches, switch assemblies (see 6.4.1), and associated modular subassemblies. As used in this specification, the
term "switches" should include the associated modular subassemblies, including switches, indicator lights,
actuators, lenses, color filters, panel seals, barriers, and so forth.
1.2 Classification.
1.2.1 Enclosure requirement. The enclosure requirement is identified by a single digit in accordance with table I.
TABLE I. Enclosure requirement.
1/ In accordance with MIL-STD-108.
1.2.2 Temperature characteristic. The temperature characteristic is identified by a single digit, indicating the
temperature range of the switch in accordance with table II.
TABLE II. Temperature characteristic.
AMSC N/A FSC 5930
DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
Symbol Seal
1 Unsealed
2 Drip proof 1/
3 Watertight 1/
4 Splash proof 1/
Symbol Operating temperature range
Minimum Maximum
1
-55°C +71°C with lamps energized
+85°C with lamps unenergized
Beneficial comments (recommendations, additions, deletions) and any pertinent data which may be of use
in improving this document should be addressed to: Defense Supply Center Columbus, ATTN: DSCC-
VAM, Post Office Box 3990, Columbus, OH 43216-5000 by using the Standardization Document
Improvement Proposal (DD Form 1426) appearing at the end of this document or by letter.
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