1988 Coherant Highlight Argon ION Laser

[Simon]

Can anyone help me with circuit diagrams or other information for my 1988 Coherant Highlight Argon Ion laser please
It is rated at 8 watts CW max but I reckon its nearer 5 watts which is more than enough power for my application.
I think this is an economy version of the I70/I90 as the tubes maybe common.

The unit is currently working and has done so for the last 3 years apart from a tube failure but I know one day it wont start and it would be nice to be prepared.

Thanks in advance for any help

[mixedgas]

I 70 highlight. I have the book, schematics and probably a spare board for the power supply.

DO you know if you have the argon, or the krypton?

8 watts is the warning sticker power, usually 2-3 times what it will actually do....



PM me.

Steve

[Simon]

Mine is set up for Argon. (acording to the link on the PCB)

Any information will be greatly appreciated, If there are costs involved, let me know as info for this is hard to come by from my experience !!

Coherent didnt want to know..LOL

[mixedgas]

Mine is set up for Argon. (acording to the link on the PCB)

Any information will be greatly appreciated, If there are costs involved, let me know as info for this is hard to come by from my experience !!

Coherent didnt want to know..LOL

Coherent probably doesnt even have a copy around, Mine cost me 80$ 4 years ago from a third party. I no longer have the laser, so...

as for the manual,
Probably about 5$ to copy it 5$ to box it, and maybe 10$ or more to mail it, plus a bit to offset the paypal fees.

&^%$# shipping boxes and tape are mondo expensive.


Steve