Ebox; Video Optical Microscope; Top View Video Optical Microscope; Inverted Optical Microscope - AFM Workshop LS-AFM User Manual

2.3 Ebox

The Ebox sends and receives signals from the computer through a single USB cable.
Electronic signals are then sent to the stage through a 60-pin ribbon cable. Additionally, a
grounding cable is connected between the stage and the Ebox. All cables are connected at
the rear of the Ebox. Besides the cable to the stage, there is a plug for an auxiliary 50-pin
cable that gives access to the Ebox's internal electronic signals.
Front and back views of the LS-AFM Ebox showing indicator lights
and connectors for ribbon cables and USB

2.4.1. Top View Video Optical Microscope

Aligning the light lever force sensor is greatly facili-
tated by the aid of the video optical microscope.
The video microscope can help locate features on
a surface for scanning. With the aid of the video
microscope, tip approach can be undertaken much
more rapidly. Images from the video microscope
are displayed on the computer's video monitor.

2.4.2. Inverted Optical Microscope

The inverted optical microscope, below the AFM, is
used for high resolution optical viewing of transpar-
ent samples.
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