Overview
The Bertan Associates 602B-15P is a compact, adjustable high voltage power supply designed for laboratory, test, and measurement applications. This unit provides precision voltage control from 0 to 3000 V at currents up to 5 mA, making it suitable for photomultiplier tube (PMT) biasing, spectrometry, radiation detection, and other sensitive instrumentation requiring stable, ripple-free high voltage excitation.
Key Features
- Adjustable output voltage range: 0–3000 V DC
- Maximum output current: 5 mA
- Compact form factor for bench-top or system integration
- Manual voltage adjustment control
- Suitable for PMT bias supplies, detector excitation, and precision measurement
- Heritage design from Bertan Associates, now part of Spellman High Voltage Electronics
Technical Specifications
Key electrical and physical characteristics verified from market listings and product line data:
Typical Applications
- Photomultiplier Tube (PMT) Biasing: Provides stable high voltage for PMT dynode chains in spectroscopy and analytical instruments
- Radiation Detection: Excitation for Geiger-Mueller tubes and scintillation detectors
- Scientific Instrumentation: Lab power source for X-ray diffraction, mass spectrometry, and particle detection systems
- Test & Measurement: Precision high voltage supply for calibration and characterization of high-impedance circuits
- Historical Equipment Service: Replacement or backup supply for legacy analytical equipment
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- PMT assemblies and detector modules requiring 0–3000 V excitation
- Laboratory power distribution systems and rack-mount configurations
- Scientific instruments from 1990s–2000s era requiring modular HVPS
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
Verify compatibility with your system integrator or equipment manual before ordering. The Bertan 602B-15P is part of the Bertan 602-series product line; cross-reference with your specific instrument for exact interchangeability.
Works With
- Manual control via front-panel potentiometer adjustment
- Bench-top operation with standard AC mains input
- Legacy laboratory data acquisition and measurement software (system dependent)
