Instruction manual

Head, Probe and Sample Preparation

MultiMode SPM Voltage Meters

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3. Select the scanner you plan to use (Edit > Scanner).

Note: In the Microscope Select dialog box, you can add a new set of hardware

conﬁguration parameters by clicking New or edit the parameters of the selected

microscope by clicking Edit. The parameters include things such as the

controller, extender, and vision system.

4. Select OK when you finish changing all microscope parameters.

5. In the Other Controls panel, select the Microscope Mode.

• For TappingMode, set the Microscope Mode to Tapping.

• For Contact AFM, set the Microscope Mode to Contact.

6. After this is completed, click on the Scan Controls panel to access the most important

control settings used for imaging.

5.4 MultiMode SPM Voltage Meters

• A complete description of the signals coming into and out of the MultiMode SPM is

available in Support Note 210, NanoScope Signal Access Module (SAM)—Description

and Use. The SAM is normally used for accessing these signals directly. A brief

description of the SPM’s voltages and their interpretation using the meters on the front

of the base is provided here for quick reference.

• The MultiMode SPM base is equipped with meters which indicate voltage coming from

the four-segment photodetector. The photodetector array is represented here:

• The MultiMode SPM’s bottom, (SUM) meter indicates the total voltage generated by

the photodetector. That is, the combined voltage of photodetector segments. This is

displayed during all modes (except STM when all meters are off).

Vertical deflection

Lateral deflection