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1-Channel MCP Detector MCPD40 Manual | Surface Concept GmbH
3 Installation
3.1 Initial Inspection
Visual inspection of the MCPD40 is required to ensure that no damage has occurred during shipping.
Should there be any signs of damage, please contact your provider immediately.
3.2 Installation
The detector is packed under vacuum. Proceed as follows, to install it into your vacuum chamber:
• Vent the package
carefully
.
• Unpack the detector
carefully
.
• Before installing the detector to your chamber, check the front side of the MCP stack for particles.
3.2.1 Mounting the MCPD Detector
The microchannel plates in front of the detector should be protected from exposure to
particle contamination. Particles that stick to the plate can be removed by using a single-
hair brush carefully and/or with dry nitrogen. Reading the instructions “microchannel
plates” in
is strongly recommended.
