Jewell Instruments LLC · Electronic Components
1256
Ammeter — Test Instruments
Part Number1256
ManufacturerJewell Instruments LLC
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN6625-00-058-7150 (NSN)
Federal Item NameAMMETER
Federal Supply Class6625 — Test Instruments
Circuit Attachment Method And Quan4 BINDING POST
Measurement Range-200.0 TO 200.0 MILLIAMPERES, DC SINGLE INDICATOR SINGLE RANGE
Meter Body Height Behind Mounting6.375 INCHES NOMINAL
Overall Height6.688 INCHES NOMINAL
MaterialPLASTIC
Movement TypeMOVING COIL, PERMANENT MAGNET
Movement Suspension MethodJEWEL PIVOT BASE
ColorUNABLE TO DECODE
Overall Width4.625 INCHES NOMINAL
Accuracy In Percent-0.5 TO 0.5 AT FULL SCALE SINGLE INDICATOR SINGLE RANGE
Dial Scale Marking ColorBLACK SINGLE INDICATOR SINGLE RANGE
Vendor Part Numbers5086
Basic Shape StyleEXTERNAL
Conductor Accommodation TypeSLANT LUG W/ONE HOLE SINGLE END
Tab Width0.248 INCHES
Material Thickness0.032 INCHES
Electrical Insulation FeatureUNINSULATED
Overall Length0.750 INCHES
Quick Disconnect StyleTAB W/SQUARE HOLE
Largest Width0.316 INCHES SINGLE END
Cancelled NSN5940-01-209-4421 (cancelled)
RH Electronics, Inc. — independent stocking distributor since 1982.
Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
Frequently asked
Is 1256 available?
We can source 1256 even if it isn't in our active stock list. As an independent distributor we reach inventory outside the franchise channel — including hard-to-find and obsolete parts. Send us a quote request.
Is 1256 by Jewell Instruments LLC obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 1256 has been discontinued, we can often source remaining stock or qualified alternates. Contact us with your quantity and target date.
How does RH Electronics verify parts like 1256?
Every incoming shipment is inspected under our ISO 9001:2015 quality system — documentation, markings, and construction checked against known-good references. For deeper analysis, we direct work through accredited independent labs. We've been an ERAI member since 1998 and a GIDEP participant.
Can you find a cross-reference or alternate for 1256?
Yes. Our team reads part numbers the way they were designed — decoding family, speed, temperature grade, package, and reliability level — to identify acceptable alternates when the exact part isn't available. Submit a quote request and we'll advise.