Installing the Nicolet iN5 Microscope
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v. Lower the z stage to make clearance for the tip ATR and then push the
ATR all the way into the objective until it “clicks” into place.
w. Using the z stage focus knobs, raise the z stage until the ATR is close
to the polycarbonate sample then while watching the contact alert LED
indicators, continue raising the z stage until the red contact LED turns
ON.
x. Lower the z stage enough to pull the ATR out, into view mode. DO NOT
move the X or Y stage positions.
y. Slide the Ge tip out until it “clicks” into place (view mode).
z. Using the z stage focus knobs, raise the z stage until the polycarbonate
slide in is focus and observe where the “footprint” of the Tip ATR is
located
. If centered on the binocular viewer reticle square or on the
crosshair in the Microview window, continue with step 45cc otherwise
continue with step 45aa.
Crystal centered as viewed through binoc and in Microview
Crystal not centered as viewed through binoc and in Microview
