AFM Workshop TT-AFM User Manual page 27

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b) Test the microscope and verify its operation:
1) Launch the "Video View" software (see
section 3.1. ). ' : .
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2) Turn on the light and'adjust the intensity
now to its mid··range.
3) Adjust the height of the zoom tube so that
the bottom of the tube is 115 mm from the
surface of the Plexiglas.
4) Place a coin or other metal object under the
objective. You should see the light on the
object.
5) On the zoom tube, turn the zoom
adjustment counter clockwise all the way, thus
reducing the magnification.
6) At this time you should see an image on the
computer screen; use the focus adjust on the
video microscope to sharpen the image.
7) Increase the magnification with the zoom
tube adjuster and increase the light intensity
as needed.
A.3. Connecting the TT-AFM to the Cables:
a) Connect the USB cable between the computer and
the EBox.
b) Connect the 60-pin ribbon cable between the EBox
and the TT-AFM stage.
c) Connect the grounding wire between the EBox and
the TT-AFM stage.
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Warning: Failure to connect the ground wire
can cause damage to the stage and/or EBox
electronic circuits.
Warning: Always turn off the master power
to the EBox before plugging or unplugging
any of the cables on the TT-AFM.
Computer
USB Cable
EBox
50-pin ribbon wire Ground wire
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