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ArcticMyst Security by Avery

Vintage Spectra-Physics 089-0

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Howdy all, another thread of a vintage HeNe that I picked up for those that may be interested.
(my other recent vintage HeNe thread...http://laserpointerforums.com/f43/ls-7000-hene-scanner-71017.html

I recently picked up two of these units from fleebay for about $30. A gamble, but I thought perhaps worth it. I wasn't sure what I was going to get. The description said nothing about the laser type, just that they were from 1985 & 86 model 919. I couldn't find any information on that model so went for it anyways.

When they came one of the units had the cables cut and when I moved it had the familiar sound of broken glass within glass;)
This was to be the one on the "chopping block".

After taking it apart some I found the label on the tube as 089-0. It has still been hard to find any information on a PSU for this, hopefully someone can point me in the right direction. I may not need the original PSU for this unit but if someone knows the power need that would help.

I was able to find a photo of the tube on Sam's page and i'll start my photo's with that.:beer:

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The tube itself is somewhat unique from what I personally have seen before.
It's a bit wider than most. Also it has some kind of internal optics and adjustable optics on the outside.

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Finally here are some pictures of the wiring hookups for the ....."working":D..... unit. I doubt there are many original PSU for this unit, but perhaps I can cut off the plugs and hook it up to a standard HeNe brick. Again if anyone know this information please let me know here or through PM. Thanks for looking:beer:

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