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3.3.8
Assembling the movable lens adapter for M80 objectives .............................................. 42
3.3.9
Safe storage of the packing material ............................................................................... 43
3.3.10
Electrical and gas connections ........................................................................................ 43
3.3.11
Initial operation ................................................................................................................ 44
3.4
Repacking to prevent damage during transportation .......................................................... 44
3.5
Storage location for the instructions .................................................................................... 44
4.
Operating instructions .......................................................................................................... 45
4.1
Introduction ......................................................................................................................... 45
4.2
Main components of the Leica EM TIC 3X Triple Ion Beam Cutter .................................... 45
4.3
Functional description ......................................................................................................... 45
4.3.1
Chamber .......................................................................................................................... 45
4.3.2
Vacuum system ............................................................................................................... 46
4.3.3
Standard sample stage (optional) .................................................................................... 46
4.3.4
Multiple sample stage (optional) ...................................................................................... 48
4.3.5
Cooling stage (optional) ................................................................................................... 49
4.3.6
Rotary Stage (optional) .................................................................................................... 51
4.3.7
Leica EM VCT500 docking port (optional) ....................................................................... 52
4.3.8
Triple Ion source .............................................................................................................. 53
4.3.9
Gas supply control ........................................................................................................... 54
4.3.10
LCD touch control panel .................................................................................................. 54
4.3.11
Stereo microscopes ......................................................................................................... 55
4.4
Principle operating and display functions ............................................................................ 56
4.4.1
Exchanging the stages (when different stages are ordered) ........................................... 56
4.4.2
User Interface .................................................................................................................. 62
4.4.2.1
Setting the parameters ..................................................................................................... 63
4.4.2.2
Status information and programming .............................................................................. 64
4.4.2.3
Guns status ...................................................................................................................... 68
4.4.2.4
Illumination ..................................................................................................................... 69
4.4.2.5
Command line, Start/Pump/Vent .................................................................................... 70
4.4.2.6
Menu ................................................................................................................................ 71
5.
Maintenance and service ...................................................................................................... 74
5.1
General ............................................................................................................................... 74
5.2
Safety measures during maintenance and service ............................................................. 74
5.3
General instructions for maintenance and cleaning ............................................................ 74
5.4
Daily maintenance activities before beginning work ........................................................... 75
5.5
Daily maintenance activities after ending work ................................................................... 75
5.6
Components requiring maintenance ................................................................................... 75
