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Quorum Q150T S - User Manual

Quorum Q150T S
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Q150T S/E/ES
Sample Preparation System
Instruction Manual
10473
Issue 5
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Table of Contents

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Quorum Q150T S Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandQuorum
ModelQ150T S
CategoryLaboratory Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction to Q150 T Sample Preparation System

General Description of the Q150 T System

Overview of the Q150T system's capabilities and purpose.

Sputter and Evaporation Techniques

Explains sputter coating, carbon coating, and metal evaporation applications.

Aperture Cleaning Procedure

Explains using the metal evaporation configuration for cleaning EM components.

Safety and Compliance Information

General Safety Precautions

Essential safety guidelines for operating and servicing the instrument.

Hazardous Substances and WEEE Compliance

Information on COSHH, WEEE compliance, and hazard signal definitions.

Product Conformance and Intended Use

Details on CE marking, ISO certification, and intended laboratory use.

Installation Guide

Pre-installation and Required Services

Covers site selection, environmental needs, and required utilities like gas and power.

Unpacking and Connections

Steps for unpacking, checking contents, and making essential gas, electrical, and vacuum connections.

Stage Fitting and Optional Connections

Instructions for fitting the standard stage and details on optional connections.

Instrument Operation

First Time Power-Up and Standby Screen

Initial power-up procedure and familiarization with the standby screen.

Running Operational Profiles

Step-by-step guide to selecting and executing pre-defined operational profiles.

System Settings Configuration

How to modify system parameters that override profile settings.

Profile Management

Editing and Creating Profiles

Procedures for modifying existing profiles and creating new ones.

Material Database Management

Adding, editing, and deleting material entries for coating processes.

Application Guides

Timed and FTM Sputtering Applications

Detailed procedures for various sputter coating applications using Timed and FTM profiles.

Evaporation Techniques

Guidelines for metal, pulsed cord, controlled pulse cord, pulsed rod, and ramped carbon evaporation.

Outgassing and Glow Discharge

Using outgas source options and glow discharge for cleaning and surface modification.

Aperture Cleaning Procedure

Step-by-step guide for cleaning SEM/TEM apertures.

Instrument Management

System Menus and Settings

Navigating menus and configuring core instrument settings like network and sputter parameters.

User and Access Control

Managing user privileges, access levels, and group configurations.

Network Connectivity and Logging

Setting up network connections, troubleshooting, and viewing process logs.

Accessories and Spares

Stage and Insert Installation

Guides for installing various stages (Sputter, Carbon Rod, Fibre, Metal Evaporation) and inserts.

Specialty Accessories

Details on Glow Discharge, Rotacota, Slide, 102mm, Tilt stages, FTM, and cylinders.

Ancillary Components and Spares

Information on vacuum gauges, spigots, emergency stops, and spare parts.

Service and Maintenance

Routine Maintenance Schedule

Recommended tasks and frequencies for keeping the instrument in good working order.

Troubleshooting and Error Resolution

Guidance on diagnosing problems and interpreting error messages.

Appendices

Profile and System Parameters

Detailed parameters for various profiles and system override settings.

Technical Specifications and Rates

Instrument specifications and deposition rate graphs for common materials.

Equipment Return Procedures

Guidelines for returning equipment, including safety declarations and despatch instructions.

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