Ch. 7. iDrive Imaging Sec. 7.1. Nomenclature
• mounting the sample and the sample dish,
• using the evaporation shield,
• installing the cantilever holder in the scanner,
• contact mode or acoustic AC mode imaging specifics,
• removal and storage.
Only keep reading on here for the specifics of iDrive imaging and cleaning and assembly instructions.
Tip
For contact mode or acoustic AC mode imaging, there is no need need to use
special iDrive cantilevers. You can still use any standard cantilever for this type of
imaging, just as you would with the standard Droplet Holder. Only use special
iDrive cantilevers if you actually intend to use this method of exciting the
cantilever.
7.1.3. iDrive AC Mode Tuning Specifics
1. With an iDrive cantilever installed, align the laser onto to the lever and take a thermal measure-
ment.
2. Perform the same steps to manually tune the drive signal around the frequency range of the ther-
mal peak as you would do for acoustic AC mode imaging.
Feature: Activating the tune for iDrive
cantilevers
The software automatically scans the cantilever
holder socket and identifies the type of holder
you are using. In the Tune tab, the check box
labeled iDrive will automatically be checked if
an iDrive droplet holder is detected. If the iDrive
check box is checked, the drive frequency is
routed to the cantilever clip instead of the piezo
electric actuator.
• Uncheck the iDrive check box to deselect
the iDrive signal and send the drive
frequency back to the piezo for acoustic
AC imaging.
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