Nanosurf easyScan 2 AFM Operating Instructions

Table of contents
CHAPTER 1: The easyScan 2 AFM 11
1.1: Introduction.............................................................................................. 12
1.2: Components of the system ...................................................................... 13
1.2.1: Contents of the Tool Set .................................................................................14
1.3: Connectors, indicators and controls ....................................................... 15
1.3.1: The easyScan 2 AFM Scan Head ..................................................................15
1.3.2: The easyScan 2 Controller..............................................................................16
CHAPTER 2: Installing the easyScan 2 AFM 19
2.1: Installing the hardware............................................................................ 20
2.1.1: Installing the easyScan 2 controller ...........................................................20
2.1.2: Installing the AFM Video Camera................................................................21
2.1.3: Installing the Signal Module S......................................................................21
2.1.4: Installing the Signal Module A and its Connector Box........................22
2.1.5: Installing the easyScan 2 AFM Scan Head ...............................................22
2.2: Installing the SPM Control Software....................................................... 23
2.2.1: Preparations before installing ......................................................................23
2.2.2: Initiating the installation procedure ..........................................................24
2.2.3: Hardware recognition .....................................................................................25
2.2.4: Manual installation of the USB Video Adapter driver ..........................25
CHAPTER 3: Preparing for measurement 27
3.1: Introduction.............................................................................................. 28
3.2: Initializing the easyScan 2 Controller..................................................... 28
3.3: Installing the cantilever ........................................................................... 29
3.3.1: Selecting a cantilever ......................................................................................30
3.3.2: Inserting the cantilever in the Scan Head................................................31
3.4: Installing the sample................................................................................ 34
3.4.1: Preparing the sample ......................................................................................34
3.4.2: Nanosurf samples .............................................................................................34
3.4.3: Stand-alone measurements..........................................................................37
3.4.4: The Sample Stage .............................................................................................38
3.4.5: Mounting a sample ..........................................................................................38
CHAPTER 4: A first measurement 41
4.1: Introduction.............................................................................................. 42
4.2: Running the microscope simulation....................................................... 42
4.3: Preparing the instrument ........................................................................ 43
4.3.1: Entering and changing parameter values ...............................................43
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