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6.9 Acquire Data
Perform the following procedure to begin acquiring data:
1.
After the system has been rotationally aligned and focused, stop running in
Focus
mode.
2.
Make any required changes to the experiment’s setup and software parameters.
Changes may include:
•
Adjusting exposure time;
•
Setting up an entrance slit shutter;
•
Changing timing mode to External Sync;
•
Lowering the target temperature.
3.
Begin running
Acquire
mode.
Data will be acquired and displayed/stored according to the experiment’s configuration
settings.
4.
When data acquisition is complete, the detector power should remain on so the array
temperature will remain locked for subsequent data acquisition.
If no further data is to be collected, proceed to
Section 6.10, Shut Down Procedure .