Exchanging Samples - AFM Workshop TT-AFM User Manual

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4.2. Exchanging Samples
Metal disks serve as the sample holders for the TT-AFM. Samples
may be attached to the disks with double sticky tape or with glue.
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Once a sample is attached to the disk, it is held on the microscope's
sample holder magnetically. It is critical that the sample be tightly
bound to the sample disk. If it can vibrate, then the image resolution
will be substantially degraded.
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To Exchange Samples:
a) Raise the Z motor all the way up with the "Z Motor Control"
function in the "Pre-Scan" window.
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b) Remove the probe holder (see section 4.3.)
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c) Place the sample disk on the top of the sample holder.
Caution: Do not place excessive force on the sample
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d) Slide new sample disk/sample onto the sample holder.
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e) Replace the probe holder.
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