Abbreviated Instructions for the MultiMode AFM
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Scanning Probe Microscope Training Notebook
Rev. F
15.0 Abbreviated Instructions for the MultiMode AFM
15.1 Mode of Operation
In the
Other Controls
panel, set
AFM Mode
to Tapping, Contact, or choose the appropriate
profile and change the mode switch on the base to
TMAFM
or
AFM
&
LFM
mode, respectively.
15.2 Mount
Probe
1. Mount a probe into the cantilever holder. Be sure that it is in firm contact with the end of the
groove.
•
Tapping: Use an etched single crystal silicon probe (TESP).
•
Contact: Use a silicon nitride probe (NP).
2. Put the cantilever holder in the optical head. Secure the holder by tightening the screw in the
back of the optical head.
15.3 Select
Scanner
Choose a scanner (A, E, or J). Mount and plug the scanner into the base. Attach the corresponding
springs to the microscope base. In the software, choose the appropriate scanner parameters with
Microscope
>
Select
.
15.4 Mount
Sample
Mount a sample on a metal disk with a “sticky-tab” (sample width should be limited to the disk’s
15mm diameter). Mount the disk and sample on top of the scanner.
15.5 Place Optical Head on Scanner
1. Raise all three coarse-adjust screws on the scanner so that there is enough clearance between
the tip and sample when the optical head is placed on the scanner. If using a JV or EV
scanner, you only need to raise the motor screws.
2. Place the optical head on the scanner, still checking that the tip doesn’t touch the sample.
Attach the springs to the optical head.
3. Plug in the connector from the optical head to the base.
4. Bring the tip close to the sample keeping the head level by lowering all three coarse-adjust
screws.