Initial Scan Parameter Settings; Figure 6.2C Scan Controls Panel Settings For Initial Setup (Contact Mode) - Veeco 004-210-000 Instruction Manual

Contact AFM Mode
Suggested Initial Control Settings

6.2.2 Initial Scan Parameter Settings

Before making changes to Scan Controls panel screen parameters, go to the Other Controls panel
(Panels > Other) and verify that the Microscope Mode parameter is set to Contact.
Scan Controls Panel
1. Select Panels > Scan. Set the Scan size as large as desired to 1.0µm and set the X and Y
offsets to 0.0.
2. Set the Scan angle to 0.0°, Scan rate to 2-3Hz (for single crystal silicon contact cantilevers
450µm long you may want to set this to 1.5-2Hz).
3. Make sure the Slow scan axis is Enabled.

Figure 6.2c Scan Controls Panel Settings for Initial Setup (Contact Mode)

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Note: When starting, set the Samples/line to 256 to expedite setup; later, the value
may be increased to 512 for better image clarity.
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