Veeco Digital Instruments Dimension 3100 - Chapter 1 System Overview

Rev. C Dimension 3100 Manual TOC-1
Dimension 3100 Manual
Table of Contents
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Chapter 1 System Overview 1-1
1.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
1.2 How to Reach Digital Instruments Veeco .1-2
1.3 System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
1.3.1 Dimension 3100 SPM Features . . . . . . . . 1-3
1.4 Control Station Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5
1.4.1 Input and Display Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
1.4.2 Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
1.4.3 NanoScope IIIa Controller . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
1.4.4 Dimension 3100 Controller . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
1.5 Dimension 3100 SPM Overview . . . . . .1-10
1.5.1 Dimension 3100 Microscope Electronics Box 1-10
1.5.2 Optics and Motors Overview . . . . . . . . . 1-11
1.5.3 Stage System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
1.5.4 Dimension SPM Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
1.5.5 Cantilever Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
1.5.6 Video Zoom Microscope . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
1.6 Sample Size & Handling . . . . . . . . . . . .1-19
1.7 Facilities Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-19
1.8 Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-20
1.9 Maintenance and Troubleshooting . . . . .1-20