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5 First Operating Steps | 5.7 Working with Specific Specimen Types ZEISS
15. Adjust the working parameters, refer to Non-conductive Specimen [
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16. To return to HV mode, repeat steps 1 to 5 and step 7 to dismount the aperture, deselect
the aperture in the Apertures tab and click Go To HV in the Vacuum tab.
5.7.2.2 Aligning the Gun and Mid-column Aperture for EasyVP Mode
To achieve an optimal alignment of the beam through the 20 μm mid-column aperture, you need
to perform an alignment procedure.
Info
You can refer to Using the Automatic Gun Alignment Functions [
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Aperture Alignment Function [
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Info
Once the alignment is optimized, do not change the position of the X and Y micrometer
gauges on the mid-column aperture changer.
Prerequisite
ü The EasyVP aperture is fitted.
ü The 20 µm aperture is selected at the mid-column aperture changer (position 2).
Procedure 1. From the Menu Bar , select Tools > User Preferences .
à
The User Preferences dialog is displayed.
2. Check that Auto Calibration and User Align are set to Yes .
3. Adjust the following settings in the SEM Controls panel:
Select the EasyVP Aperture
Optibeam = Resolution
Aperture Size = 20.00 µm
EHT Target = 20.00 kV
I Probe = 100 pA
WD = 8.5 mm
Signal A = SE1
Operating Mode = Normal
INFO: For details on where to adjust these settings, refer to Acquiring an Image [
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4. To carry out a C1/C2/C3 lens hysteresis removal, press <Shift + F2> .
5. To create an emission image, select Beam > Gun Align from the Menu Bar .
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The Gun Alignment window is displayed.
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