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nGauge AFM User Manual 2.0
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Sample should not move during scanning
Make sure that the sample is stable and will
not move during scanning.
Lightweight samples should be mounted
onto a rigid substrate like a glass slide or
metal disc.
Keep the chip a safe distance from the sample
When installing or removing a chip, make
sure that there is at least 5 mm of space
between the tip and the sample.
To retract the tip in the software, go to the
Approach page and click and hold the
Retract
button.
Probe tip is susceptible to damage when engaged
Do not touch the sample, chip or unit when
the tip is approaching or in contact with the
sample. The probe tip is susceptible to
damage when approaching or engaged.
Minimize contact between tip and sample
Minimize the amount of time that the tip is
contact with the sample. When you are
finished scanning, navigate to the Approach
page:
1. Click on
Disengage
.
2. Wait for the button to indicate
Retract
.
3. Click and hold on
Retract
until the tip is
at least 5 mm away from the sample (about
10 seconds).
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DISENGAGE
RETRACT
