Veeco Dimension 3100, Manual

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Stage System
Stage Menu Commands
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To insert a step into an existing program sequence:
6. Go to the Stage pop-down menu to the Programmed Move panel, and select Teach
Program .
7. Select Program step in the Teach Program panel.
8. Enter one less than the step number to be added to the sequence, or drag the mouse to index
to the desired step number.
Note: For example, to add a new program step #7, while leaving all preexisting steps
intact, enter “6” in the
Program step panel. The stage simultaneously moves to
the preexisting step position #6.
9. Select the Add Step option. The Teach Mode panel appears.
10. Use the trackball to move the stage to the new position to be added.
11. Click Quit to exit the Teach Mode panel. Verify the new position is now added.
Note: When new program steps are added, all preexisting steps beyond the new entry
are “moved up” by one count.
12. Click Save to save the edited version of program.
Origin Points
Programmed Move positions are memorized relative to the current origin at the time of
programming. If the origin has been shifted from its original position since the time of
programming, it is necessary to reestablish the original origin point to locate the same positions on
the sample. When generating maps of programmed moves, always indicate the origin point.
Running a Programmed Move
Once a program sequence has been taught to the computer, you may run the program from the
Programmed Move panel. The stage moves to each position in the same order taught, relative to
the current origin point. At each program position, the sample is scanned for 1.5 frames, captured,
and then indexed to the next position. The system stores captured data from each position is stored
on the hard disk; there should be sufficient memory to record 100 frames at 256 samples each.
To run a series of programmed moves, complete the following:
1. Select Stage > Programmed Move .
2. Select the Program name field, and enter the name of the program to be run.