Anyone recognize this argon?

**robotarmy** · 02-21-2013, 15:41

Just wondering if anyone can identify this beast, it's in a box in london somewhere!

**mixedgas** · 02-21-2013, 16:54

Sealed mirror Innova OEM, a I60 Medical varient. Unique in that it has both a ballast tank and a fill system. Certainly Has the I60 length tube. Can certainly run CW as it has the water cooled magnet.

I've only ever seen one of those before in Argon. If it had stepper motors at one end it would be a tunable Krypton with a internal line selecting prism. I've seen quite a few of the krypton version.

Steve

**robotarmy** · 02-21-2013, 23:14

Right, no PSU to go with it, but it's got the same connections as the I90 PSU that was being sold with it at the same time...Should I buy it?!

**lasersmith23** · 02-22-2013, 02:22

Looks like one of my Coherent I60 argons

**robotarmy** · 02-22-2013, 02:40

One of yours as in you may have built it?!

**lasersmith23** · 02-22-2013, 02:45

Nope, sorry, friend... just another Coherent us old-timers bought in a head unit or as an OEM like this one appears to be.

**mixedgas** · 02-22-2013, 07:34

Its a un-polarized 2-3 watt argon. I90 PSU is configured for a much different tube voltage, and I have never had two in the same room to cross over and try. I90 psus are bulletproof till they quit. Then its a real mess to repair one. I'm not sure, but in Europe a I90 PSU may need a massive external transformer. I can't say one way or another to buy or not. I'd really find a way to check if its gas intact or not. Unless your rolling in funding, have constant access to three phase or a massive unfused "ring main", and are very patient, I'd avoid. Or I'd spend no more then a day's pay.

All you'd really be getting for sure, from the pics, is two GM20 class actuators, a Eye Magic Scanner amp, and a lot of copper scrap in the magnet.

Steve

**robotarmy** · 02-23-2013, 02:53

Ahhhh it's £40 i'll take a punt

**Jem** · 02-23-2013, 04:04

Originally Posted by mixedgas

... have constant access to three phase or a massive unfused "ring main", and are very patient

I expect it'll be making an appearance at the Surfleet LEM in that case

**robotarmy** · 02-23-2013, 05:44

Don't know if I can fit it with my new I90 and the CU10, but hopefully I can get a van! Definitely want to bring the CU10

Originally Posted by Jem

I expect it'll be making an appearance at the Surfleet LEM in that case

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