Product Overview
Canberra 556A AIM Acquisition Interface Nuclear Instrumentation Module (NIM)
Condition:
Used, clean, and in good condition based on our visual inspection. This unit was stored as a spare and marked as "good" before storage. However, we do not have the means to test it ourselves.
Here's what we know about it:
- Purpose: The Canberra 556A AIM is an acquisition interface module that bridges nuclear detection equipment with data acquisition systems.
- Key Features:
- Designed for use with other NIM modules like Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADCs) and amplifiers.
- Connects to a computer via Ethernet for data transfer and control.
- Typically installed in slot 2 of a NIM bin for optimal integration.
- Utilizes a 34-pin ribbon cable to interface with ADC modules.
- May support Instrument Control Bus (ICB) through 20-pin cables.
- System Integration:
- Commonly used with modules such as Canberra ADCs, amplifiers, and power supplies.
- Supports various detectors like HPGe and HgI2 for spectroscopy.
- Operation:
- Connects via Ethernet to computer systems for control.
- Interfaces with ADCs through ribbon cables and works within NIM bin setups.
- Upon power-up, runs a test sequence and indicates operational status with a green "OK" light.
- Applications:
- Gamma-ray spectroscopy, alpha particle detection, nuclear material analysis, and research in nuclear physics labs.
The Canberra 556A AIM is a vital component for building complete nuclear spectroscopy systems.
MPN: 556A