Ch. 3. Standard Scanner Overview
3. Standard Scanner Overview
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The module dubbed “the scanner” contains the entire mechanics of the AFM except for the optical
means for detecting cantilever deflection. This includes:
• Actuators and sensors for closed loop XY scanning of the sample.
• An actuator and sensor for the sample Z motion.
• A cantilever holder and mechanical means for engaging the cantilever with the sample surface.
Since Cypher’s scanners are whole AFMs unto themselves, each comes with its own dedicated collection
accessories such as cantilever holders and sample stages. In other words, a cantilever holder for one
scanner usually does not fit onto a different scanner. Also, an expert user of one model of scanner will
not necessarily know anything about operating another model.
This part of the user guide describes in many chapters the use of the Standard Scanner and its many
accessories. Once the scanner is exchanged for another, as described in
Chapter 16 on page 183, an
different part of the user guide will need to be consulted. Typically the first user of a new scanner will
need to be trained by Asylum Research personnel.
(a) Standard Scanner. (b) Names of the basic components.
Figure 3.1.: The Standard Scanner
Figure
Figure 3.1 on page 15 shows the standard scanner partially withdrawn from the rest of the AFM.
The standard scanner is included with the “Cypher S” AFM, but can also be purchased separately. The
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