Head, Probe and Sample Preparation
Initial Preparation for Contact AFM Imaging
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MultiMode SPM Instruction Manual
Rev. B
Figure 5.1f
Underside Detail of Fluid Cell
Load Probe in Tipholder
Refer to
. Turn the tipholder upside down with the groove facing up as shown. Apply
gentle upward pressure against the plunger to lift the spring clip. With the spring clip lifted,
carefully slide the probe into the tipholder's groove until it is located squarely against the innermost
edges, then lower the spring clip by releasing pressure against the plunger. This will hold the probe
securely in the tipholder’s groove. Check that the probe's substrate is
fl
ush with the back of the
groove and
fl
at against one side (this keeps the probe's cantilever oriented in the correct direction).
If identical probes are loaded the same way each time, aiming the laser onto the cantilever will be
much quicker and easier. Fluid cell probe installation is similar to AFM/LFM tipholders.
CAUTION:
The spring clip is extremely fragile and must be handled with great
care to prevent bending.
ATTENTION:
Les embouts de ressort sont extrêmement fragiles et doivent être
manipulés avec une extrême précaution.
VORSICHT:
Die Haltefeder ist sehr emp
fi
ndlich und muß sehr vorsichtig
behandelt werden, um ein Verbiegen zu vermeiden.
Lift wire clip by pressing
plunger on opposite side
of tipholder. Insert probe
with tweezers, then release
clip.
Wire clip
Probe
