Table of Contents
Solver Next Scanning Probe Microscope.
Instruction Manual
Table of Contents
1. OVERVIEW .............................................................................................................................................. 5
1.1. SPECIFIC FEATURES .......................................................................................................................... 5
1.2. DESIGN ............................................................................................................................................. 6
1.3. POSITIONING THE BUILT-IN MEASURING HEADS .............................................................................. 8
1.4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION .............................................................................................................. 9
2. BASIC SAFETY MEASURES .............................................................................................................. 11
3. OPERATING CONDITIONS ............................................................................................................... 13
4. REGULATIONS ON PACKAGING, STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION ............................... 15
5. SETUP AND INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................ 16
5.1. CONNECTING THE ELECTROMECHANICAL UNITS ............................................................................ 16
5.2. INSTALLING SOFTWARE .................................................................................................................. 17
5.3. POWERING SEQUENCE .................................................................................................................... 24
5.4. CALIBRATING THE STEPPER MOTORS ............................................................................................. 25
6. PREPARING FOR MEASUREMENTS .............................................................................................. 29
6.1. TURNING ON INSTRUMENT ............................................................................................................. 29
6.2. MOUNTING THE SAMPLE ................................................................................................................. 30
6.3. SELECTING OPERATING MODE OF SCANNER (SCANSCALER™ SYSTEM) .................................... 33
6.4. INSTALLING THE PROBE .................................................................................................................. 34
6.4.1. Installing the AFM Probe .................................................................................................... 34
6.4.2. Installing the STM Tip ......................................................................................................... 37
6.5. SELECTING THE MEASURING HEAD (HEADHIPEX™ SYSTEM) .................................................... 40
6.6. SCREENING WITH THE PROTECTIVE SHIELD (ISOSHIELD SYSTEM™) ....................................... 41
6.7. ADJUSTING THE CANTILEVER DEFLECTION DETECTION SYSTEM ................................................... 41
6.7.1. Adjusting the Cantilever Deflection Detection System in Automatic Mode
(EXPERTFBA™ System) .................................................................................................... 42
6.7.2. Adjusting the Cantilever Deflection Detection System in Manual Mode ............................ 43
6.8. INITIAL APPROACH ......................................................................................................................... 51
6.9. SELECTING THE SCAN AREA (PINPOINT™ SYSTEM) .................................................................... 52
7. PERFORMING MEASUREMENTS .................................................................................................... 55
7.1. CONTACT AFM .............................................................................................................................. 55
7.1.1. Constant Force Mode .......................................................................................................... 55
7.1.1.1. Adjusting the Controller Configuration ................................................................................. 56
7.1.1.2. Adjusting Initial Level of the DFL Signal ............................................................................. 56
7.1.1.3. Approaching the Sample to the Probe ................................................................................... 58
7.1.1.4. Adjusting Working Level of the Feedback Gain ................................................................... 60
7.1.1.5. Adjusting Scanning Parameters ............................................................................................. 62
7.1.1.6. Scanning ................................................................................................................................ 66
7.1.1.7. Saving Measurement Data ..................................................................................................... 70
7.1.1.8. Completing Measurements .................................................................................................... 70
7.1.2. Lateral Force Microscopy ................................................................................................... 71
7.1.2.1. Brief Description ................................................................................................................... 71
7.1.2.2. Procedural Sequence.............................................................................................................. 72
7.1.2.3. Scanning ................................................................................................................................ 72
7.1.3. Spreading Resistance Imaging ............................................................................................ 73
7.1.3.1. Brief Description ................................................................................................................... 73
7.1.3.2. Procedural Sequence.............................................................................................................. 74
7.1.3.3. Adjusting Scanning Parameters ............................................................................................. 74
7.1.3.4. Scanning ................................................................................................................................ 75
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