Operating instructions

THE EASYSCAN 2 AFM

Both the AFM Basic Module and the AFM Dynamic Module are required

for using the AFM Mode Extension Module.

AFM Video Module

Micrometre Translation Stage

Components of the System

This section describes the parts that may be delivered with an easyScan 2

AFM system. The contents of delivery can vary from system to system,

depending on which parts were ordered. To find out which parts are

included in your system, refer to the delivery note shipped with your sys-

tem. Some of modules listed in the delivery note are built into the Control-

ler. Their presence is indicated by the status lights on the top surface of the

Controller when it is turned on (section Connectors, Indicators and Controls

(p.15)).

1. easyScan 2 Controller with a built in AFM Basic Module, and option-

ally with built in AFM Dynamic Module, AFM Mode Extension Mod-

ule, Video Module electronics and Signal Module A or S electronics

Additional spectroscopy

modes

Phase-Distance, Current-Voltage, Current-

Distance etc.

Phase contrast range ± 90°

Phase contrast resolution < 0.05°

Phase reference range 0 - 360°

Tip current measurement ± 100µA, 3nA resolution

Camera system Dual video (top/side view)

Magnification Top 100x / side 70x

View field Top 3.2 x 2.7mm / side 4.1 x 3.4mm

Image pixels 352x288

Video display In control software, can be saved as JPEG

Analog video output PAL Video-S

X-Y resolution < 0.5µm

Travel 13mm