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Chapter 6 Contact AFM Mode

This chapter covers procedures for operating the MultiMode SPM in Contact AFM Mode. It is

assumed the operator has previously prepared a Contact Mode probe and aligned the MultiMode

head per instructions provided in Chapter 5 of this manual. Speciﬁc information regarding tip

preparation is provided in Chapter 6; Appendix A of the Command Reference Manual contains

further information regarding tips.

The following sections are included in this chapter:

• Preparation Prior to Imaging: Section 6.1

• Adjust the Detector Offsets: Section 6.1.1

• Signal Settings: Section 6.1.2

• Adjust tip height above sample surface: Section 6.1.3

• Position Tip with OMV: Section 6.1.4

• Suggested Initial Control Settings: Section 6.2

• Show All Items: Section 6.2.1

• Initial Scan Parameter Settings: Section 6.2.2

• Initiate the Engage Command: Section 6.3

• Adjust Setpoint with Force Calibration: Section 6.3.1

• Adjust Sensitivity (if required): Section 6.3.2

• Beyond the Basics of AFM Operation: Section 6.4

• Cantilever Selection: Section 6.4.1

• Optimization of Scanning Parameters: Section 6.5

• Data type: Section 6.5.1

• Gain settings: Section 6.5.2