Product Overview
Ortec 459 NIM BIN High Voltage Bias Power Supply Module – Used
The Ortec 459 is a nuclear instrumentation module designed as a high-voltage bias supply for detectors, offering stable output from 0 to 5000 volts.
Built for precision experiments in nuclear and particle physics, this module holds a reputation for linear control and dependable operation. Its role is crucial yet straightforward: provide detectors with the steady bias voltage they require to deliver accurate results.
Product Condition
Used, clean, and in good overall condition. Thoroughly tested to verify correct output. The internal meter reads slightly high but tracks accurately with the adjustment dial. Output remains linear throughout the full 0–5000 V range. Set internally for positive voltage operation. Two NIM crate lock-down screws are not included.
Product Overview
Ortec is a respected manufacturer of nuclear instrumentation. The 459 integrates seamlessly into standard NIM BIN systems, supplying adjustable high voltage bias for photomultiplier tubes, ionization chambers, and semiconductor detectors. Known for stability, the 459 remains a trusted component in physics labs and accelerator facilities worldwide.
Key Features
- Brand: Ortec
- Model: 459
- Output voltage range: 0 to 5000 V
- Designed as a standard NIM BIN plug-in module
- Linear output response across dial adjustment
- Internal setting configured for positive polarity
- Stable, precise high voltage bias supply
- Compact integration into modular NIM systems
Applications
- Supplying bias to photomultiplier tubes
- Powering ionization chambers
- Biasing semiconductor detectors
- Experiments in nuclear physics laboratories
- Use in particle accelerator facilities
- Radiation measurement and analysis setups
- Research requiring stable, adjustable HV supply
Frequently Asked Questions
What voltage range does the Ortec 459 provide?
It supplies a bias voltage from 0 to 5000 volts, with precise linear control.
Is the internal meter accurate?
The meter reads slightly high but remains accurate to the dial setting and consistent throughout the range.
What polarity is the unit configured for?
This unit is internally set for positive polarity operation.
Does it include NIM BIN lock-down screws?
No, the two screws for securing it in a NIM crate are not present.
What detectors can it bias?
It supports photomultiplier tubes, semiconductor detectors, and ionization chambers used in research environments.
A module built for precision experiments, the Ortec 459 carries forward its legacy as a dependable workhorse of physics labs – its next chapter belongs to you.
