Help identifying big 808nm laser (?)

[dar303]

Hi,

This is a picture of some sort of developing machine that is said to have a 32W 808nm diode laser in it.
Is this a platesetter? How are the lasers in these focused, if focused at all?
I seem to recall reading that these might have Coherent FAP-modules or similar in them or some other kind of bar diode.

Here is the pic:


The guy wants about 700USD for just the laser and that seems a bit much to me. He is after the motion control components and do not want the laser.

[shrad]

platesetters usually have 830nm diodes instead of 808nm, so be sure to read the stickers well!

[dar303]

It looks like it has 32x 1W beams, not that useful really then!

I got som more specs on it:
FINALPROOF 5600 Specifications
Image formation : Laser thin-layer thermal transfer output
Light source : 32 channel laser diode
Resolution : 2,400 / 2,438 / 2,540dpi
Throughput :A2: approx. 4 proofs per hour (2,400dpi) (depends on size of file)
Film size : A2 portrait and B2 portrait. Set at the factory
Effective image size :
Color transfer film A2 portrait: 548 x 650mm
B2 portrait: 548 x 820mm
Receiver A2 portrait: 558 x 670mm
B2 portrait: 558 x 840.5mm
Mirror function : Y mirror reversal capability
Film loading : Completely automated film loading with auto-loader
Supply magazine : 7 rolls max. (Transfer film: 6; Receiver: 1)
Drum speed : 800rpm max
External dimensions : 1,606mm (W) x 1,623mm (D) x 1,325mm (H)
Weight : Approx. 900kg
Power requirements : Main unit: single-phase 200 to 230VAC 50/60Hz
Vacuum unit: single-phase 200 to 230VAC 50/60Hz
Power consumption : Main unit: 1.5kVA
Vacuum unit: 1.3kVA

[shrad]

that could also mean a laser diode matrix of 2400*2438 adressable pixels, which would be nice, but it would be easier to print some elvis heads on bread toasts than building a DPSS with