Components
Rev. C
NanoScope Optical Viewing System
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213.1 Components
The optical viewing system includes the following:
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Granite Base— The twenty pound granite slab is supported on four isolation
pads to dampen vibration for general scanning. An X-Y translation stage is
bolted to the granite for convenient lateral positioning of the SPM. For
extremely high magnification scans, the optical viewing system should be set
atop a vibration isolation table.
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Support Pole— The stainless steel pole is screwed onto the granite base to
support the combined focus mounting and optical assemblies.
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Bolt, Washer and Allen Wrench— Secure the support pole to the granite base.
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Optical Assembly— Consists of camera, objective and microscope body.
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Focus Mount Assembly— Supports the optical assembly and permits vertical
motion for focusing.
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Split Collar— Clamps to the support pole to rest the focus mount assembly. This
may be positioned anywhere along the length of the support pole.
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Delrin Washer— Fits over the pole, between the focus mount assembly and the
split collar. Allows low-friction rotation of the focus mount assembly.
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Illuminator— Provides light for the optical viewing system, relayed via fiber optic
cable to the optical assembly.
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Fiber Optic Cable— Connects the illuminator to the optical assembly.
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Camera Power Supply— Connects the optical viewing system camera to the
monitor using a BNC connector cable and provides power to the camera.
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Monitor (Optional)— Displays the video image.
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Support Note 213, NanoScope Optical Viewing System - (This document.)
CAUTION:
Cables should not be removed or installed while power is applied to
the system.
CAUTION:
Connecting cables while power is applied may damage the
instrument.
