Operating instructions

SIGNAL MODULE: A
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their signal names. The signal names and their function are listed in the
tables Monitor Signals and Signal Module: A Signals.
Signal name Function
Sync An output that can be used to synchronise external equip-
ment with the Controller. This feature will be described in
more detail in a future manual version (refer to the Nano-
surf Web-site).
User 1 Output An analog output that can be used to drive external instru-
ments using the Controller. The User output can be used
for special spectroscopy measurements.
User 2 Output An analog output that can be used to drive external instru-
ments using the Controller. The User output can be used
for special spectroscopy measurements.
X-Axis Input The Input voltage is added to the X-Position command of
the scanner.
Y-Axis Input The Input voltage is added to the Y-Position command of
the scanner.
Z-Axis Input The Input voltage is added to the Z-Position command of
the scanner. If the Z-Controller is turned on, it will try to
compensate this voltage, as a result of which the Input
voltage will be added to the topography measurement.
Tip Voltage The input voltage is either added to the Tip-voltage set in
the software, or this Input connector has a direct electrical
connection to the tip. The second option will be described
in more detail in a future manual version (refer to the
Nanosurf Web-site).
Excitation InputThe input voltage is either added to the normal Excitation
voltage, or only the Excitation Input signal is passed on to
the Cantilever Excitation piezo. The second option will be
described in more detail in a future manual version (refer
to the Nanosurf Web-site).
Signal Module: A Signals