Operating instructions

INSTALLING THE HARDWARE
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It is recommended to cover the instrument with a box to shield it from near
infrared light from artificial light sources, because this light may cause noise
in the cantilever deflection detection system. If the vibration isolation of
your table is insufficient for your measurement purposes, an optional active
vibration isolation table is available.
Installing the Basic AFM Package
- Attach the Scan head cable (figure Components (p.13), 6) to the Scan head
(Components, 4) using the screwdriver (figure Contents of the AFM Tool
set (p.14), 4).
- Connect the Scan head cable (Components, 6) to the Controller (Compo-
nents, 1).
The scan head cable has a helix shape in order to isolate the Scan head from
vibrations of the table it is standing on. Take care that it is lying loosely on
the table to ensure proper operation, and avoid stretching it.
- Connect the USB cable (Components, 2) to a free USB port on your com-
puter, but do not connect it to the easyScan 2 Controller yet. If you have
inadvertently done this anyway, continue with section Installing the Soft-
ware (p.22).
easyScan 2 AFM system: System with Sample stage, Micrometre Translation Stage, AFM Video
Module and Signal module: A