Western Europe Backpack parallel port cd-rom power supply.

[fjk61011]

As above. The unit has a funny power connector similar to PS/2 port.

 

[fjk61011]

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[krebizfan]

https://forum.vcfed.org/index.php?threads/microsolutions-backpack-cd-rw-powersupply.15789/ is previous discussion of the power supply. I can't ensure that the power supply you need matches.

The power supply specifications according to Microsolutions Document 2750 are

Output Voltages for all Backpack Power Supplies
Compatible power supplies for all Backpack Tape Drives, Hard Drives, and CDROMs
include:
AC: between 15VAC and 22VAC using 750mA or greater
DC: between 15VDC and 22VDC using 750mA or greater
Our current shipping North American Power Supply has the following rating:
Backpack 800TD (Model 143010 and 143012) Tape Drives:
Input: 120VAC 60Hz
Output: 15VAC 1.8A
Backpack CDROM, pd/cd, Hard Drive and 8000t (and all Backpack Tape Drives not listed above):
Input: 120VAC 60Hz
Output: 18VAC 900mA
(or) Output: 15VAC 1.8A (1800mA)

All Backpack Power Supplies have a 5.5mm Outer Diameter and 2.1mm Inner Diameter, except for the Backpack
800TD (Models 143010 and 143012) which have a center tapped 3pin mini DIN.

 

[twolazy]

I have the same issue. I have a few power suppies with this S-Video style, but they seem to be a different pinout. Backpack CD-Rewriter parallel and usb. Model 194215.

Thank you very much, seems that is indeed the power supply I need. Ones listed for the drive are insane at 25 dollars.