I don't know if they still track such things now, but back in the day HP used to publish the serial numbers of stolen equipment (theirs and other manufacturer's as well) in their "Bench Briefs" newsletter.
http://hparchive.com/Bench_Briefs/HP-Bench-Briefs-1968-05-07.pdf
(See the second page for an example) It's possible that high value stuff like this might still get reported and tracked; I have no idea.
-Pat
It is a good thing to worry, yes.
I am not worried that the police will knock on my door and that a good score turns in to a nightmare.
And I don't think there is a way that I could get punished in Germany for buying something that could have been stolen.
But there is still a bad feeling attached to the deal.
May be I can get a replacement serial sticker from Keysight, LOL!
Nice buy. If you are worried, sell it to me.
I am not worried that the police will knock on my door and that a good score turns in to a nightmare.
And I don't think there is a way that I could get punished in Germany for buying something that could have been stolen.
Thanks to stiffman (https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/list-your-test-equipment-score-here!/msg774280/#msg774280 ) for $15 postage, these:
* Philips PM 5519 Colour TV (PAL) pattern generator
* Black star 1410 video monitor tester
The PM 5519 works fine, see pics.
The 1410 I don't know yet, may need a manual. It seems to be outputting standard PAL video freq signals on PC VGA style connectors. So the LCD monitor I tried just says 'out of range'. But there are setups on the back panel, that change things.
Many people would consider PAL video gear obsolete. But I have some PAL composite cameras and monitors and other stuff, that serve perfectly in a long term project. Nice to have a good test pattern generator. I have one already but it isn't so good.
HP 8714C .3 MHz - 3 GHz network analyzer
edit - best $500.00 I have spent in a long time.
I managed to score 3 Agilent turbomolecular vac pumps that still spin freely so who knows what is "wrong" with those!
I managed to score 3 Agilent turbomolecular vac pumps that still spin freely so who knows what is "wrong" with those!
I managed to score 3 Agilent turbomolecular vac pumps that still spin freely so who knows what is "wrong" with those!
With or without controller units?
I've been looking for a turbomolecular pump (that works, ie with controller, that I can afford) for sooooo long. You lucky bastard.
Invariably the turbo pumps on ebay are without controller. The same seller may or may not also be selling some controllers, that may or may not be compatible or broken. All at stupid prices, How many of these things ever sell?
It seems incredibly stupid for sellers to separate the two parts, which are completely useless independently.
I managed to score 3 Agilent turbomolecular vac pumps that still spin freely so who knows what is "wrong" with those!
With or without controller units?
I've been looking for a turbomolecular pump (that works, ie with controller, that I can afford) for sooooo long. You lucky bastard.
Invariably the turbo pumps on ebay are without controller. The same seller may or may not also be selling some controllers, that may or may not be compatible or broken. All at stupid prices, How many of these things ever sell?
It seems incredibly stupid for sellers to separate the two parts, which are completely useless independently.
They were in the "scrap" bin but they are perfectly clean (class 2 ISO clean room IIRC) with freely spinning rotors. ONE has the controller. I don't have any way to test them, really, since spinning them up (if the controller even works) in atmosphere would end badly I have no use for them and grabbed them because A) cool as hell and B) I have a "problem" lol. I have a lot of industrial parts in boxes and getting rid of stuff will make the wife happy I will have to post what I have in the classifieds. Intrinsically safe barrier modules (ATEX),ATEX 3-phase stainless food grade pumps (used for PURE IPA pumping), Turck parts, WAGO parts, Omron PLCs, VFDs, Galil motion controllers, sensors, etc. When the company moved they scrapped all kinds of equipment. I missed my chance to grab some pure copper "targets" from our PVD tools, unfortunately...they were 80lbs each. But I do have some Gold test wafers which are cool:) Every now and again I see a 2 or 10KV power supply in there so if anyone wanted one I would gladly grab it and ask postage. I never grabbed one since I have to draw the line somewhere before I end up on Hoarders...
They were in the "scrap" bin but they are perfectly clean (class 2 ISO clean room IIRC) with freely spinning rotors. ONE has the controller. I don't have any way to test them, really, since spinning them up (if the controller even works) in atmosphere would end badly I have no use for them and grabbed them because A) cool as hell and B) I have a "problem" lol. I have a lot of industrial parts in boxes and getting rid of stuff will make the wife happy I will have to post what I have in the classifieds. Intrinsically safe barrier modules (ATEX),ATEX 3-phase stainless food grade pumps (used for PURE IPA pumping), Turck parts, WAGO parts, Omron PLCs, VFDs, Galil motion controllers, sensors, etc. When the company moved they scrapped all kinds of equipment. I missed my chance to grab some pure copper "targets" from our PVD tools, unfortunately...they were 80lbs each. But I do have some Gold test wafers which are cool:) Every now and again I see a 2 or 10KV power supply in there so if anyone wanted one I would gladly grab it and ask postage. I never grabbed one since I have to draw the line somewhere before I end up on Hoarders...