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  • Page 1 PW_Phenom_Pro_X_Pro_Pure_Print:PW_Phenom_G2_Pro_G2_Pure 19-11-13 20:54 Pagina 1 Phenom User Manual ProX / Pro / Pure...
  • Page 2 PW_Phenom_Pro_X_Pro_Pure_Print:PW_Phenom_G2_Pro_G2_Pure 19-11-13 20:54 Pagina 2...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    4.6.2 Adjusting brightness and contrast 4.6.3 Magnifying the image 4.6.4 Rotating the image 4.6.5 Moving the sample 4.6.6 Storing images Viewing stored images 4.7.1 Comparing images (ProX / Pro) 4.7.2 Deleting stored images Measuring on stored images (ProX / Pro)
  • Page 4 PW_Phenom_Pro_X_Pro_Pure_Print:PW_Phenom_G2_Pro_G2_Pure 19-11-13 20:54 Pagina 4 Unloading the sample 4.10 Switching off the Phenom electron source 4.10.1 Switching off the Phenom 4.10.2 Switching off the flat panel touch screen monitor 4.10.3 Switching off the system completely 5. Phenom settings Phenom settings 75.1 Live viewing settings...
  • Page 5 © The information and materials contained herein are confidential and proprietary to Phenom-World BV. They are provided for your organization’s internal use on a need to know basis. They cannot be duplicated or disseminated for any third party without the express consent of Phenom-World BV.

  • Page 6: Things You Must Know

    Do not block the ventilation openings. Respect at least 20 cm of free space to the sides, the front, the back and the top of the Phenom microscope. Do not put materials in the air gap between the Phenom microscope and the table.
  • Page 7 The correct disposal of your old product will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health. Equipment classification The Phenom should be used indoor in a controlled electromagnetic environment. The Phenom electron microscope is CE compliant with the following directives: –...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    Due to the weight, it is recommended that two people, one on each side, lift the Phenom out of the box. Do not lift from the front as the door could easily be damaged. Do not lift by the plexiglass frontcap or by the door handle.

  • Page 9: Packaging Contents

    1.2 Packaging contents Please verify that the Phenom box contains the following items. They are provided to help you set up and use the Phenom. If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately. Save the packaging materials in case you need to transport the Phenom.

  • Page 10: System Overview

    - Switches the Phenom from operation mode to standby. POWER - Blinks green when the Phenom power supply is switched on and the Phenom goes to operation mode. - Blinks green when the Phenom switches from standby or hibernate mode to operation mode.

  • Page 11: Power Supply

    Displays monitor menu and selects menu items. – and + Navigate through and adjust monitor settings. Touch screen Operates the Phenom together with the rotary knob and the mouse (ProX / Pro). Power supply switch Connection for power cable Fuse holder Contains the fuses.

  • Page 12: Connections

    VGA connector Connects the Phenom to the monitor VGA connector. USB ports Connect the Phenom to the rotary knob and the mouse (ProX / Pro) and the ProSuite for ProX. Power connector (out) Connects the Phenom to the pre-vacuum pump.

  • Page 13: Screens

    The balloon gives information about the function of the button. Image screen The Image screen is used to view samples, take pictures, and operate the Phenom. Fig. 3 Main viewing window Displays magnified part of the sample.
  • Page 14 Progress bar - Indicates the remaining time when the Phenom is performing durative actions. - Indicates the remaining wake-up time when the Phenom is waking up from standby and hibernate mode. - Takes a picture of the image in the optical overview window. Refer to ‘11. Optical overview window’.
  • Page 15 PW_Phenom_Pro_X_Pro_Pure_Print:PW_Phenom_G2_Pro_G2_Pure 19-11-13 20:54 Pagina 15 Archive screen The Archive screen is used to view, compare and delete sample images stored on the USB Flash drive or on a Windows network share. Fig. 4 Main viewing window Displays currently selected image Data bar Thumbnail gallery Shows your pictures in thumbnail format.
  • Page 16 PW_Phenom_Pro_X_Pro_Pure_Print:PW_Phenom_G2_Pro_G2_Pure 19-11-13 20:54 Pagina 16 Settings screen The Settings screen allows you to adjust the various Phenom settings to suit your own personal preferences. For this refer to 5. ‘Phenom settings’. Fig. 5 Live viewing Adjusts and stores viewing conditions such as imaging mode, pixel resolution and averaging speed.
  • Page 17 Advanced button (11) and entering the log-in password. Only visible when Advanced is activated. Refer to 11 ‘Advanced’. Mode Switches the Phenom to standby or hibernate (power saving) mode. USB stick Formats USB Flash drive or delete content on USB Flash drive.

  • Page 18: Installing The Phenom

    3.1 Requirements for positioning the Phenom components CAUTION! Place the Phenom, touch screen, pre-vacuum pump and power supply on a flat, steady surface, out of direct sunlight and away from sources of excessive dust, dirt, heat, water, moisture, vibration, and strong magnetic fields.

  • Page 19: Connections

    Note! The figures between parentheses refer to the corresponding figures in the illustration. Connect the pre-vacuum pumphose (1) between the pump inlet and the Phenom pre-vacuum pump connector. Place the nut at one end of the hose onto the pump inlet screw thread and the nut at the other end of the hose onto the pump connector screw thread.
  • Page 20 Phenom. If necessary, use the rotary knob extension cable. Connect the USB connector of the mouse (9 - ProX / Pro) to the other twin USB port. Connect the USB Flash drive (10) to one of the USB ports at the Phenom front.

  • Page 21: Activating The System

    Press (12) on the monitor. > The power LED (fig. 1,11) lights up green. > The Phenom splash screen appears, followed by the Image screen or the Calibration screen. 3.4.3 Calibrating the flat panel touch screen monitor Calibrating the monitor optimizes the performance of the touch screen and has to be done only once.

  • Page 22: Using The Phenom

    10 - 17. E.g. (fig. 2,3) refers to item 3 in figure 2. 4.1 Waking-up the Phenom After one hour of inactivity, the Phenom switches to standby. The POWER LED (1) lights up orange. After 72 hours of inactivity, the Phenom switches to hibernate (power saving) mode.

  • Page 23: Samples That Cannot Be Prepared In Colloidal Graphite Or Silver Paint

    Begin by placing a bare stub into a sample tray. Never prepare a sample in the Phenom sample holder for loose particles may end up in the container. Colloidal graphite or silver paint can be used to cement the sample down to the sample stub.

  • Page 24: Polymers

    SEM. To best image biological samples make sure the sample is dry. Here are a few methods of sample preparation for the Phenom. Air Drying will remove a fair amount of moisture from a biological sample allowing for better imaging.

  • Page 25: Heavy Metal Coating

    It is very important that the top of the sample is below the top of the sample holder. The sample will be destroyed and could cause severe damage to the Phenom if inserted into the Phenom while positioned above the top of the sample holder! Open the door (4) by pushing the handle upward.

  • Page 26: Activating The Sample Holder

    ‘ lights up orange. > The sample is loaded and ready for imaging. > If the Phenom was in standby or hibernate (power saving) mode, the Phenom will be now be re-activated. Refer to 4.1 ‘Waking-up the Phenom’. > The sample automatically moves to the optical imaging position.

  • Page 27: Operation

    4.4 Using the touch screen Operation All Phenom operation is done via the touch screen buttons (fig. 1,13) and the rotary knob (fig. 1,9). In general all buttons function in the same way. Touch a button (icon) to activate its function.

  • Page 28: Adjusting Magnification (Prox / Pro)

    (Windows) network share. For network configuration, refer to 5.7.4 ‘Routine pages’ - ‘Network’. Selecting storage location When a USB Flash drive is inserted into one of the Phenom USB ports (fig. 1,7 / fig. 2,6), the USB Flash drive is automatically selected as storage location. To manually select a storage location: Touch SETTINGS in the screen selection bar.
  • Page 29 When storing images on the supplied USB Flash drive (fig. 1,10), make sure the USB Flash drive is correctly formatted and inserted into one of the Phenom USB ports (fig. 1,7 / fig. 2,6). The USB Flash drive can be inserted at any time. For formatting the USB Flash drive refer to...

  • Page 30: Electron Imaging

    PW_Phenom_Pro_X_Pro_Pure_Print:PW_Phenom_G2_Pro_G2_Pure 19-11-13 20:54 Pagina 30 4.6 Electron imaging After the part of the sample you wish to view has been centered in the optical overview window (fig. 3,10), the sample can be positioned for high resolution (electron) imaging. Touch (fig. 3,9) to select electron imaging mode. >The sample will be transferred to electron imaging position.

  • Page 31: Adjusting Brightness And Contrast

    PW_Phenom_Pro_X_Pro_Pure_Print:PW_Phenom_G2_Pro_G2_Pure 19-11-13 20:54 Pagina 31 4.6.2 Adjusting brightness and contrast Touch (fig. 3,4) to activate brightness adjustment. > A brightness slider appears, showing the current brightness setting. Rotate the rotary knob (fig. 1,9) to adjust the brightness of the electron image. >...

  • Page 32: Moving The Sample

    (Windows) network share. For network configuration, refer to 5.7.4 ‘Routine pages’ - ‘Network’. Selecting storage location When a USB Flash drive is inserted into one of the Phenom USB ports (fig. 1,7 / fig. 2,6), the USB Flash drive is automatically selected as storage location. To manually select a storage location: Touch SETTINGS in the screen selection bar.

  • Page 33: Viewing Stored Images

    When storing images on the supplied USB Flash drive (fig. 1,10), make sure the USB Flash Note! drive is correctly formatted and inserted into one of the Phenom USB ports (fig. 1,7 / fig. 2,6). The USB Flash drive can be inserted at any time. For formatting the USB Flash drive refer to 5.6.1 ‘USB Flash drive’.

  • Page 34: Comparing Images (Prox / Pro)

    The image can then be magnified digitally using the rotary knob (fig. 1,9). Touch (fig. 4,5) to continue scrolling through your images. 4.7.1 Comparing images (ProX / Pro) Touch (fig. 4,5) to select the image in the main viewing window as the first image for comparison.

  • Page 35: Measuring On Stored Images (Prox / Pro)

    PW_Phenom_Pro_X_Pro_Pure_Print:PW_Phenom_G2_Pro_G2_Pure 19-11-13 20:55 Pagina 35 4.8 Measuring on stored images (ProX / Pro) Touch (fig. 4,5) to activate the measurement function. Touch the desired starting point at the displayed image. > The starting point is indicated with a ‘+’. Touch the desired ending point at the displayed image.

  • Page 36: Switching Off The Phenom Electron Source

    In standby mode the electron source will be switched off in order to increase lifetime. Press (fig. 1,1) on the Phenom. > The POWER LED (fig. 1,1) lights up orange. The Phenom is now in standby mode. Touch SETTINGS in the selection bar. > The Settings screen appears.

  • Page 37: Switching Off The Flat Panel Touch Screen Monitor

    > The power LED (fig. 1,1) goes out. The monitor is now switched off. 4.10.3 Switching off the system completely Only use this option if you have to transport the Phenom or if the Phenom or the pre-vacuum pump requires repair.

  • Page 38: Quality

    Here you can adjust and store the conditions for stored images. 5.2.1 Backscatter detector mode The Phenom detector is a 4-segmented detector that can operate in 2 modes: Full Image contrast is mainly due to changes in the sample composition.

  • Page 39: Quality

    PW_Phenom_Pro_X_Pro_Pure_Print:PW_Phenom_G2_Pro_G2_Pure 19-11-13 20:55 Pagina 39 5.2.2 Quality Here you can select the desired acquisition speed, picture quality, noise level and exposure time for image acquisition. The exposure time is indicated above the acquired image frame (e. g. exposure time: 0.9 sec). Basic - quick but noisy image acquisition.

  • Page 40: Storing User Settings

    5.4.1 Databar Here you can select the items that will be displayed on the databar when operating the Phenom. You can also set the databar to be included in your stored images. The following items can be displayed on the databar: marker - µm marker.

  • Page 41: Ui Mode

    Touch the delete all button if you wish to delete all images on the USB Flash drive. Touch the format button if you wish to format the USB Flash drive. 5.6.2 Mode To save the electron source and to reduce power consumption, the Phenom can be put into standby or hibernate mode. Standby Touch the standby button to put the Phenom into standby mode.

  • Page 42: Advanced Settings

    > ‘Do you want to go to hibernate? Approximate recovery time: 6 minutes.’ appears on the screen. Touch ‘ ’ to confirm or ‘8’ to cancel. > The POWER LED (fig. 1,1) lights up orange. The Phenom is now in power saving (hibernate) mode. Note! If the Phenom is not used for 72 hours, it automatically enters hibernate mode.

  • Page 43: Storesys(Tem)Info

    Touch Auto to start an automatic Source Tilt alignment. > The Phenom electron beam will now automatically be aligned. This usually takes a few seconds but in some situations may take several minutes. > Adjustments made on the X and Y axis are visible on the screen.

  • Page 44: Stigmate

    PW_Phenom_Pro_X_Pro_Pure_Print:PW_Phenom_G2_Pro_G2_Pure 19-11-13 20:55 Pagina 44 Manual alignment Touch Manual. Select TILT X or TILT Y and follow the on-screen instructions for electron beam alignment. Use the rotary knob (8) to make the adjustment for TILT X and TILT Y. > Adjustments made on the X and Y axis are visible on the screen. ’...

  • Page 45: Network

    PW_Phenom_Pro_X_Pro_Pure_Print:PW_Phenom_G2_Pro_G2_Pure 19-11-13 20:55 Pagina 45 5.7.4.3 Network If the Phenom is connected to your Local Area Network, you can store images on a Windows network share (refer to 4.5.5 and 4.6.6 ‘Storing Images’). A functioning network connection with access to the Internet is also required for the Phenom Remote Assistant (refer to ‘Phenom Remote Assistant settings’...

  • Page 46: Connectivity

    Phenom-World’s Customer Support. In this way, maintenance requirement for the Phenom is more predictable and a better uptime (the time the Phenom is ‘up’ and running) is achieved. PRA also enables you to request remote assistance by Phenom-World service engineers.
  • Page 47 > The message ‘Connectivity configuration settings correctly saved’ appears in the Status area. > When data upload is allowed in step 1, the technical performance of the Phenom will be monitored by Phenom World’s Customer Support and you will be notified if maintenance is required.

  • Page 48: Maintenance

    Make sure that the table / desk the microscope is placed on is kept clean and dust environment free. The Phenom is equipped with ventilators that force air into the tool. An overload of dust could be harmful to the microscope.

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    Adjust the stigmation values using the Stigmate option in the Advanced settings brought into focus. menu. Refer to 5.7.4.2 ‘Stigmate’. If the best values are at the end limits of the adjustment range, call the Phenom help desk. No contrast information Check that detector mode is set to full instead off topographic A or B.
  • Page 50 Ensure that the rotary knob (fig. 1,9) is plugged into one of the USB ports at the front (fig. 1,9) does not influence (fig. 1,7) or the rear (fig. 2,6) of the Phenom. the image as expected, > A blue light should be visible on the base of the rotary knob.
  • Page 51 Touch Auto to start an automatic Source Tilt alignment. Refer to 5.7.4.1 ‘Source Tilt’. switching on the Phenom. The image is partly dark at Align the Phenom electron beam (optimize the illumination intensity). Refer to 5.7.4.1 the lowest magnification ‘Source Tilt’.
  • Page 52 PW_Phenom_Pro_X_Pro_Pure_Print:PW_Phenom_G2_Pro_G2_Pure 19-11-13 20:55 Pagina 52 Solution Symptom The pre-vacuum pump starts Press the RESET button (fig. 2.2). Refer to 7.3 ‘Rebooting the Phenom software’. but the system does not start up.

  • Page 53: Error Recovery And Reporting

    PW_Phenom_Pro_X_Pro_Pure_Print:PW_Phenom_G2_Pro_G2_Pure 19-11-13 20:55 Pagina 53 7.1 Error recovery and reporting The Phenom is capable of performing a routine self-check. If a parameter is found out of specification, the system will perform an auto recovery. During self-check you will notice no difference in operating the system. Only when auto recovery is performed, touch screen functionality will be disabled until the operation has been completed.
  • Page 54 It is normal that you hear the navigation camera moving during this process. If the problem persists contact Phenom-World’s Customer Support. Sample Error The Phenom encountered an error in the sample holder. Try to unload the sample holder and contact Phenom-World’s Customer Support. Imaging Error The Phenom encountered an error in the image engine.

  • Page 55: Power Down

    Only use this function if problems occur that can not be solved by following the suggestions in chapter 7 ‘Troubleshooting’. Reboot the Phenom software by pressing the RESET button (fig. 2,2). The RESET button is recessed to prevent accidental reboot of the Phenom software. Gently press the RESET button, using a pen or paperclip.

  • Page 56: Preparing The Phenom For Transport

    PW_Phenom_Pro_X_Pro_Pure_Print:PW_Phenom_G2_Pro_G2_Pure 19-11-13 20:55 Pagina 56 8. Preparing the Phenom for transport Follow the below procedure in case the Phenom needs to be sent back for maintenance or repair or if the rental period has ended. 8.1 Return procedure Return the Phenom in the wooden crate in which it arrived.

  • Page 57: Disconnecting And Packing

    Gently lift the Phenom and slide the bag under the feet to ensure the Phenom is sealed for the duration of the transportation process. Using two people, one at each side, carefully lift the Phenom and place it in the flight case.

  • Page 58: Technical Specifications

    Imaging Modes Light Optical Magnification fixed: 20 - 120 x (ProX / Pro) 20 x, fixed (Pure) Electron Optical: Magnification range: 80 – 100,000x, digital zoom: 12 x (ProX / Pro) 70 – 20,000x, digital zoom: 12 x (Pure) Resolution...
  • Page 59 PW_Phenom_Pro_X_Pro_Pure_Print:PW_Phenom_G2_Pro_G2_Pure 19-11-13 20:55 Pagina 59 GPL: This device contains software which is covered by the GNU Public License. The source code for these portions of the software is available on request. [1] ACE(TM), [2]TAO(TM), [3]CIAO(TM), and [4]CoSMIC(TM) (henceforth referred to as “DOC software”) are copyrighted by [5]Douglas C., Schmidt and his [6]research group at [7]Washington University, [8]University of California, Irvine, and [9]Vanderbilt University, Copyright ©...
  • Page 60 ©2013. Specifications and prices are subject to change without notice. All rights reserved. Reproduction, copying, usage, modifying, hiring, renting, public performance, transmission and/or broadcasting in whole or in part is prohibited without the written consent of Phenom-World BV. Find your Phenom-World contact information at www.phenom-world.com...

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