nGauge AFM User Manual
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Data Process --> Correct Data
--> Align Rows
If each horizontal line in the image does not quite line up with the ones
above and below it, this function will subtract the height differences
line-by-line. "Median of differences" works well.
Data Process --> Basic
Operations --> Limit Range
A random high or low pixel can throw off the contrast in an image. This
function allows you to set a high and low value to remove outliers or
extra large features.
Tools --> Crop Data
Crop out unwanted parts of an image.
Tools --> Extract Profile
Drag a line over your image to view the profile.
Tools --> Statistical
Quantities
Display values like RMS roughness and Ra. A box can be dragged over
your image to select a specific area to measure.
View --> 3D View
Display a 3D view of the image. You can rotate or scale this 3D image,
change the colors, and save it.
Once you are satisfied with the post-processed image, you can save it as JPG, PNG, etc using the
Save As
option. You will be prompted with export options in which you can customize the resolution,
scale bars, font sizes, colors, and other options.
6.0 Troubleshooting
Issue
Solution
Hardware not detected by
computer
Unplug and then plug in the USB and/or power. Restart the software if
necessary. In your computer's Device Manager, check to see if there is a
COM port called Bossa Program Port or AT91. If there is no COM port by
these names, but the hardware shows up as a USB device, right click on
the USB device, click
Update Driver Software
, then
Browse My Computer
For Driver Software
, and navigate to "C:\Program Files
(x86)\ICSPI\nGauge\firmware\ISP\sam-ba_3.1.1\driver\atm6124_cdc.cat".
After installing this driver, try unplugging and plugging in the USB cable,