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R9 Control System User Guide v5.5

Table of Contents

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Summary

Chapter 1. Prepare Your SPM System

1.1 Check the Hardware for Damage

Inspect the SPM system hardware for any signs of damage during packaging or transport.

1.2 Configure the Power

Ensure the power supply configuration matches the available laboratory power for safe operation.

1.3 Connecting the Ethernet

Establish Ethernet connections for communication between the R9 Controller and the workstation.

1.4 Start and try the R9 Control System Software (R9 s)

Launch and familiarize yourself with the R9 control system software interface and components.

1.5 Initial Testing of the R9 Controller

Perform offline and online tests to verify the R9 controller's functionality before connecting the microscope.

Chapter 3. Approach

3.1 Approach Settings

Configure approach and feedback settings to ensure proper tip-sample interaction and system behavior.

3.2 Feedback Settings

Adjust feedback parameters to regulate the probe's position relative to the sample surface.

3.3 Fast In

Utilize the Fast In procedure for rapid approach of the tip to the sample, monitoring via camera.

3.4 Slow Approach

Employ the Slow Approach procedure to safely close remaining tip-sample separation with feedback checks.

3.6 Operating Mode Switching

Switch between different operating modes like NCAFM, Tapping, Contact AFM, and STM as needed.

Chapter 4. Acquire an Image

4.1 Verify the Available Signals

Check the available signals for imaging and spectroscopy by examining toolbar icons and windows.

4.2 Configure Scan Settings

Set up scan parameters such as scan size, speed, and position within the Scan Area Window.

4.4 Optimizing Feedback and Scanning Parameters

Adjust feedback modes and scanning parameters to achieve optimal image quality.

4.5 Drift Correction

Implement automatic or manual drift correction to compensate for positional drift during image acquisition.

4.6 Image+Spectroscopy Mode

Configure the system to acquire both topographic and spectroscopic data at selected points, lines, or regions.

Chapter 5. Display and Analyze your Image

5.1 Browser

Utilize the Browser module to display, process, and analyze saved SPM images and data.

5.2 Basic Image Processing

Apply image processing techniques like background removal and filtering to enhance data clarity.

5.3 Displaying SPM Images

Manipulate and view SPM images in 2D or 3D formats for better visualization and analysis.

Chapter 6. Acquire Spectroscopy Data

6.1 Configuring the I;V Ramp Spectroscopy Settings

Set up parameters for I/V ramp spectroscopy, controlling bias voltage sweep and data acquisition.

6.3 dI;dV Spectroscopy Measurements

Perform dI/dV spectroscopy by measuring current changes relative to bias voltage modulation.

Appendix B. Hardware Space Components

B.1. Channel 1 Drive and Channel 2 Drive

Understand the function and connection of Channel 1 and Channel 2 drive components in Hardware Space.

B.6. Lock-in Amplifiers

Configure Lock-in Amplifiers for various functions, including low pass filtering and dI/dV measurements.

B.7. Feedback Loops

Learn about the PI controllers (Z PI and Kelvin PI) used for feedback control in SPM systems.

B.10. Scan Processor

Details the Scan Processor's role in controlling probe motion, scan parameters, and drift correction.

B.12. High Voltage Amplifiers

Configure High Voltage Amplifiers (HVAs) for controlling SPM system outputs and piezo elements.

B.18. Measure Item

Learn how to use Measure Items to enable data channels for viewing and saving in R9 software.

B.19. External Hardware Devices

Explore various external hardware devices like preamplifiers and controllers that integrate with the R9 system.

Appendix C. Connecting the Microscope

C.1. RHK UHV300;700 - STM Beetle

Step-by-step guide for connecting the RHK UHV300/700 STM Beetle microscope to the R9 Controller.

C.2. RHK UHV350;750 - AFM;STM Beetle

Instructions for connecting the RHK UHV350/750 AFM/STM Beetle microscope to the R9 Controller.

C.3. RHK UHV900 - Pan STM

Details on connecting the RHK UHV900 Pan STM microscope to the R9 Controller.

Appendix D. R9 Connector Pinouts

D.1. R9 Preamp I;O 44-Pin Female Connector

Pinout details for the R9 Preamp I/O 44-pin female connector, essential for signal connections.

D.4. R9 High Voltage Output 10-Pin Female Connector

Pinout information for the R9 High Voltage Output 10-pin connector used for scan head control.

Appendix J. Details on Procedure Space Constructions

J.1. Constructing Procedures

Learn the basic steps and rules for building custom procedures in Procedure Space.

J.2. Connecting Components in Hardware Space and Procedure Space

Understand how to connect components using virtual wires in Hardware and Procedure Spaces.

J.8. Validating the Procedure

Ensure procedures function correctly by performing validation checks before execution.

J.9. Running the Procedure

Learn the methods for running procedures from Hardware Space or Procedure Panels.

Appendix K. Reference Guide

K.1. Scan Area Window

Detailed reference for the Scan Area Window controls used for image acquisition setup.

K.2. XY Graph Windows

Comprehensive guide to using XY Graph Windows for data visualization and analysis.

K.3. Oscilloscope

Information on using the Oscilloscope for viewing time-domain signals and diagnostics.

K.4. Spectrum Analyzer

Guide to using the Spectrum Analyzer for noise analysis and frequency domain measurements.

Significant Changes in R9 s 3.0

High Voltage Amplifiers

New options for HV amplifiers, including auto-scaling voltage limits and physical unit display.

Dashboard Panels can be Minimized

Ability to minimize dashboard panels to the ribbon bar to maximize screen space usage.

Spectroscopy

Improvements in spectroscopy routines, allowing bias modulation to be disabled during topographic scans.

Significant Changes in R9 s 4.0

Addition of the Phase-Locked Loop (PLL)

Introduction of the Phase-Locked Loop feature for resonance frequency locking and control.

Addition of the Photo-Sensitive Detector (PSD) Alignment Window

Tool for tracking laser intensity on PSD quadrants for AFM beam deflection feedback.

Significant Changes in R9 s 5.0

Inventor SDK

Feature enabling R9 control via text commands sent over Ethernet for applications like LabVIEW.

Drift Correction

Introduction of both automatic and manual drift correction modes for image stabilization.

Data Channels have User Configurable Names

Allows users to customize channel names for improved clarity and easier data management.

Significant Changes in R9 s 5.2

Easier DAC1 Ramping

Simplified DAC ramping to physical units, enabling more intuitive spectroscopy control.

Atomic Manipulation in “Mini-Scans”

New feature for performing spectroscopy at specific points with unique scan parameters during imaging.

Data Logger

Capability to monitor transients over long time scales, such as temperature, directly within R9 software.

RHK Technology R9 Specifications

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BrandRHK Technology
ModelR9
CategoryControl Systems
LanguageEnglish