Operating instructions

INSTALLING THE CANTILEVER

operating mode; the more flexible, long CONTR cantilever is generally

used for the static operating mode.

When you change to a different cantilever type:

- Select the cantilever type using the ‘Mounted cantilever’ drop-down

menu in the Operating mode panel.

Presently, only cantilevers from the companies NanoWorld and NanoSen-

sors can be used. The various usable types are listed in section Compatible

cantilevers (p.11).

Inserting the cantilever in the Scan head

Important!

• Nothing should ever touch the cantilever, especially the tip end!

• The Cantilever Holder Spring (see figure Cantilever deflection detection

system) is very delicate and should not be bent!

• Always close the DropStop before handling the cantilever. Otherwise, the

cantilever may fall into the scan head. This may cause malfunction of the

microscope, particularly the scanner.

• If a cantilever has dropped into the scan head, and the microscope is mal-

functioning, contact your local support. Never open the scan head,

because this is likely to cause damage to the scanner and the laser beam

deflection detection system.

To insert the cantilever:

- Remove the Cantilever Insertion tool from the DropStop

Cantilever deflection detection system

Sample illumination

Photodetector

Laser

Cantilever

holder spring

Cantilever

Alignment chip

Hole for cantilever

insertion tool