Oxford Instruments Cypher SPM, User Manual

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Cypher SPM
User Guide
10.4 Ambient sample stage 74
10.4.1 Ambient sample stage parts list 74
10.4.2 Ambient sample stage specifications 74
10.5 Heater sample stage 75
10.5.1 Heater sample stage parts list 75
10.5.2 Heater sample stage specifications 75
10.6 Cooler heater sample stage 76
10.6.1 Cooler heater sample stage parts list 76
10.6.2 Cooler heater sample stage specifications 76
10.7 Reminders for cell exchange and handling 77
10.8 Disassembling the sample stage from the cell body 79
10.8.1 Separating the sample stage and chamber 80
10.8.2 Attach cell body and sample stage 82
10.9 Exchanging the sample stage and cell body 84
10.9.1 Required materials 85
10.9.2 Prepare the scanner 86
10.9.3 Remove the sample stage and chamber 86
10.9.4 Mounting the new stage and cell combination 88
10.9.5 Replacing the scanner 90
10.10 Storing sample stages and cell bodies 91
10.10.1 Storing sample stage and cell body combinations 91
11 Gas handling and leak testing 93
11.1 Removing the scanner faceplate 93
11.2 Manifold cell-side connection 94
11.3 Manifold lab-side connection 95
11.4 Gas perfusion imaging 96
11.5 Attaching threaded fittings to tubing 96
12 Glovebox Protocols 97
12.1 Establishing the maximum inert gas flow rate 97
12.2 Preparing the cell and gas lines 98
12.3 Seal the cell 100
12.4 Mount the sealed cell onto the AFM 102
Part IV: Instrument Components
13 Optical system 107
13.1 Microscope objective 107
13.2 View system 108
14 Scanner Exchange 109
14.1 Removing the scanner 109
14.2 Scanner storage 111
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