Nanosurf easyScan 2 AFM Operating Instructions

9.2: Software and driver problems ................................................................ 88
9.2.1: No connection to microscope......................................................................88
9.2.2: USB Port error.....................................................................................................88
9.2.3: Driver problems.................................................................................................89
9.3: AFM measurement problems .................................................................. 91
9.3.1: Probe Status light blinks red.........................................................................91
9.3.2: Automatic final approach fails .....................................................................92
9.3.3: Image quality suddenly deteriorates.........................................................92
9.4: Nanosurf support ..................................................................................... 93
9.4.1: Self help................................................................................................................93
9.4.2: Assistance ............................................................................................................94
CHAPTER 10: AFM theory 95
10.1: Scanning probe microscopy .................................................................... 96
10.2: The easyScan 2 AFM ................................................................................. 97
CHAPTER 11: Technical data 99
11.1: Introduction............................................................................................. 100
11.2: The easyScan 2 AFM Scan Heads............................................................ 100
11.2.1: Specifications and features ..........................................................................100
11.2.2: Dimensions ........................................................................................................101
11.3: The easyScan 2 Controller ...................................................................... 102
11.3.1: Hardware features and specifications ......................................................102
11.3.2: Software features and computer requirements ...................................102
11.4: Hardware modules and options............................................................. 104
11.4.1: AFM modules ....................................................................................................104
11.4.2: The Signal Modules.........................................................................................105
11.4.3: The AFM Video Module .................................................................................108
11.4.4: The Micrometer Translation Stage.............................................................108
CHAPTER 12: The SPM Control Software user interface 109
12.1: General concept and layout.................................................................... 110
12.2: The workspace ......................................................................................... 111
12.3: Operating windows................................................................................. 112
12.4: Document space ...................................................................................... 113
12.5: Panels ....................................................................................................... 114
12.6: Ribbon ...................................................................................................... 116
12.7: Status bar ................................................................................................. 117
12.8: View tab.................................................................................................... 118
12.8.1: Workspace group.............................................................................................118
12.8.2: Panels group......................................................................................................118
12.8.3: Window group ..................................................................................................119
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