ICSPI nGauge AFM, User Manual

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nGauge AFM User Manual
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Table of Contents
Introduction .................................................................................................................................................. 3
1.0 Safety and Precautions ........................................................................................................................... 3
2.0 Overview ................................................................................................................................................. 5
2.1 AFM Basics .......................................................................................................................................... 5
2.2 sc-AFM Basics ...................................................................................................................................... 5
2.3 nGauge AFM Components .................................................................................................................. 6
2.4 nGauge AFM Capabilities and Limitations .......................................................................................... 6
3.0 Setup ....................................................................................................................................................... 6
3.1 Where to set it up ............................................................................................................................... 6
3.2 How to set it up ................................................................................................................................... 7
3.3 Installing the Software ........................................................................................................................ 9
4.0 Basic Operation ..................................................................................................................................... 10
4.1 Software Overview ............................................................................................................................ 10
4.2 Preparation and Approach ................................................................................................................ 11
4.3 Imaging .............................................................................................................................................. 12
4.4 Analyzing Data .................................................................................................................................. 14
5.0 Post-Processing ..................................................................................................................................... 14
5.1 Gwyddion .......................................................................................................................................... 14
6.0 Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................... 15
7.0 Advanced Controls ................................................................................................................................ 17
7.1 Frequency Sweep - Advanced Controls ............................................................................................ 17
7.2 Approach - Advanced Controls ......................................................................................................... 18
7.3 Scan - Advanced Controls ................................................................................................................. 18
7.4 Menu Button - Advanced Controls ................................................................................................... 19