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AMSC N/A FSC 5930
MIL-PRF-22885H
21 November 2012
SUPERSEDING
MIL-PRF-22885G
21 January 2005
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.
Symbol
1
-55°C
+71°C with lamps energized
+85°C with lamps unenergized
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