NIM Power Supplies & Bins

• Essential infrastructure for NIM (Nuclear Instrument Module) electronics systems
• Provides regulated DC power and physical mounting for NIM modules
• Supports standard voltages: ±6 V, ±12 V, ±24 V, and AC outputs
• Wide range of solutions:
• NIM bins (module chassis)
• High-power bin power supplies
• Portable power supplies
• Detector high-voltage (HV) bias supplies
• Compatible with all NIM-standard modules (DOE/ER-0457T standard)
• High-reliability design with overload, short-circuit, and thermal protection
• Scalable systems from compact tabletop setups to high-power multi-module configurations
• Optimized for laboratory, research, and field-based nuclear systems

NIM Power Supplies and Bins form the foundation of modular nuclear electronics systems, providing both the physical framework and electrical power required to operate NIM-standard instruments such as amplifiers, discriminators, counters, and analyzers.

A NIM bin acts as a chassis that houses multiple modules, while the power supply delivers the required voltages across all installed electronics. These systems are designed according to the internationally recognized NIM standard, ensuring compatibility across different manufacturers and instruments.

ORTEC offers a complete ecosystem of NIM infrastructure solutions:

🔹 NIM Bins (e.g., 4001A / 4001C)

Provide mechanical mounting and distribute power to installed modules. The 4001C model uses low-impedance copper bus bars for improved power stability in high-load systems.

🔹 NIM Bin Power Supplies (e.g., 4002A / 4002D / 4002E)

Deliver regulated DC voltages required by modules:

96 W to 300 W output options
Multiple voltage rails (±6 V, ±12 V, ±24 V)
Designed for stable and low-noise operation in spectroscopy systems
🔹 High Voltage (HV) Bias Supplies (e.g., 556, 660)

Provide stable high voltage (up to kV range) for detectors such as PMTs, proportional counters, and semiconductor detectors.

🔹 Portable Power Solutions (e.g., 4002P, 4006 MiniBin)

Compact systems for field measurements or small setups, supporting both NIM modules and preamplifiers.

These systems ensure that all connected modules receive clean, stable, and synchronized power, which is critical for achieving accurate and reliable measurement results in nuclear spectroscopy and radiation detection.

Product Type:

• NIM Bin (module chassis)
• NIM Power Supply
• High Voltage Bias Supply
• Portable Power System

Output Voltages (Typical):

• ±6 V
• ±12 V
• ±24 V
• 115 V AC auxiliary output

Power Output Range: ~96 W to 300 W (model-dependent)
Current Capacity (Example):

• ±6 V up to 12 A
• ±12 V up to 4 A
• ±24 V up to 2 A

HV Output (Bias Supplies): Up to ±3 kV, 0–10 mA
Module Capacity (Bins): Typically up to 12 NIM modules
Compact versions: up to 6 modules (MiniBin)
Protection Features:

• Over-voltage protection
• Short-circuit protection
• Thermal shutdown
• Current limiting circuits

Input Power: 100–240 V AC, 50–60 Hz
Form Factor: NIM-standard rack-mount or tabletop systems

• Nuclear spectroscopy systems (HPGe, NaI, Silicon)
• Radiation detection and measurement laboratories
• Particle physics and accelerator experiments
• Signal processing systems using NIM modules
• Environmental radiation monitoring
• Educational and training laboratories
• Portable and field-based nuclear instrumentation setups