Instruction manual

TappingMode AFM
Preparation Prior to Imaging
Rev. B MultiMode SPM Instruction Manual 105
7.2 Preparation Prior to Imaging
7.2.1 Switch to TappingMode
The microscope must be switched to TappingMode. Go to the Realtime > Microscope > Profile
and select the profile TappingAFM. Toggle the selector switch on the left side of the MultiMode
base to TM AFM; the tiny LED indicator on the front of the base should glow green.
7.2.2 Show All Items
Before changing any parameters, you should display all of the available parameters. If you cannot
view a parameter in a panel, you might need to enable this parameter.
1. Click the “minus box” in the upper left corner of the panel, and click Show all items.
Figure 7.2a Select Show All Items
2. Ensure there is a “X” in the check box to the left of all parameters.
Note: Those parameters without a X will not display in normal Realtime mode.
Figure 7.2b Enable Parameters
a.Click here
b.Select this
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With “X”
Parameter
will display
Without “X”
Parameter will
not display
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