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Focus Surface

  1. Click the Navigate icon in the Workflow Toolbar. This opens the Navigate view.
  1. Focus on the surface by clicking the Focus Surface icon in the Navigate view.
 
  1. Focus on the Sample Surface either with the Focus: Z Motor arrows or by rolling the trackball up or down while pressing the bottom-left button. This adjustment raises or lowers the vertical engage stage on which the SPM and optics are mounted.

 
  1. To move long distances hold both left trackball buttons down simultaneously and roll the trackball with high speed to lock the peak speed of motion. Release these two buttons to stop the motors. Be careful when performing this in the downward direction.

CAUTION: Because the command Focus Surface moves the scanner vertically, be careful when making this adjustment to ensure that the tip does not hit the sample surface.

Previous Steps:

  1. Set Up the Experiment
  2. Scanner, Probe, and Sample Preparation
  3. Locate the Probe Tip
  4. Tune the Cantilever

Next Steps:

  1. Check Initial Scan Parameters
  2. Engage and Scan

 

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