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Philips CM12 - User Manual

Philips CM12
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Philips CM12 (S)TEM
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Summary

Parts of the CM12

The Microscope

Describes the main microscope components and their functions.

The Control Panels

Details the left and right control panels and their respective buttons and knobs.

The Specimen Holder

Explains the components and features of the specimen holder.

The Side Entry Specimen Chamber

Describes the side entry specimen chamber and its related controls.

Start-up Procedure

Powering Up the Microscope

Step-by-step guide to powering on the microscope system.

Saturating the Filament

Procedure for heating and adjusting the filament for optimal beam generation.

Column Alignment

Centering the Beam

Instructions for aligning the electron beam to the center of the screen.

Alignment of the Thermionic Gun

Steps to align the thermionic gun for proper electron beam direction.

Condenser Aperture Adjustment

How to adjust the condenser aperture for proper beam spreading.

Condenser Astigmatism Correction

Method to correct astigmatism in the condenser lens for a circular beam.

Sample Loading & Unloading

Mounting the Sample

Detailed instructions on how to prepare and place a sample grid onto the holder.

Inserting the Specimen Holder

Guide on correctly inserting the specimen holder into the microscope chamber.

Sample Image Adjustment-Optimizing Eucentric (Z) Height

Procedure to optimize the sample's eucentric height for stable imaging.

Sample Image Adjustment-Adjusting Rotation Center

Steps to align the rotation center of the sample for accurate tilting.

Sample Image Adjustment-Centering the Pivot Point

How to center the pivot point for stable beam positioning during sample manipulation.

Removing the Sample

Instructions for safely removing the specimen holder and sample.

Obtaining the Image

Fine Tuning the Microscope

Techniques for fine-tuning microscope settings to view sample details.

Capturing the Image

Steps for capturing digital images of the sample using the microscope software.

Power Down Sequence

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Philips CM12 Specifications

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BrandPhilips
ModelCM12
CategoryMicroscope
LanguageEnglish