Nanosurf easyScan 2 AFM Operating Instructions

CHAPTER 1: THE EASYSCAN 2 AFM
Levelling
screws
Scan head
serial number
Hole for cantilever
insertion tool
Camera
connector
Ground
connector
Scan head cable
connector
Cantilever on
alignment chip
Figure 1-3: Parts of the Scan Head. Scan Head with video Camera.
Leveling screws
For coarse approach of the sample (Section 4.4.1: Manual coarse approach (page 45)), and
for aligning the plane of the scanner with the plane of the sample (Section 5.2: Adjusting the
measurement plane (page 57)).
Scan Head cable connector
For connecting the Scan Head cable that also connects to the easyScan 2 Controller.
Ground connector
For connecting a cable that puts the sample or the Sample Holder at the same ground
potential as the scan head.
Alignment chip and hole for cantilever insertion tool
Used for mounting the cantilever on the scan head (Section 3.3: Installing the cantilever
(page 29)).
Scan Head serial number
Shows what serial number and version of the scan head you have.
1.3.2: The easyScan 2 Controller
Status lights
All status lights on top of the controller will light up for one second when the power is
turned on.
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