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Direct Drive and Focus Assist for HR AFM

Land probes in a specific area of interest quickly. Rapidly controls video microscope focus – from sample to probe.

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Description

Model: DD-HR

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HR AFM Direct Drive Option

The HR AFM direct drive option utilizes four independent stepper motors for two functions.

Direct Drive

With the direct drive function, the AFM light lever is moved in a perpendicular motion to the sample. This facilitates landing the probe on a specific area of interest. Additionally, the probe sample angle can be varied by activating each of the motors independently.

Motors

Focus Assist

A motor is utilized to control the focus of the top view video microscope in the HR AFM. With the focus assist software module, the video microscope can be focused on the probe during probe approach. A rapid control feature enables the video microscope focus to move swiftly from the sample to the probe.

AFM Focus Assist Software

 

*Note: This option requires the Motor Control Unit option

 

HR XY Motorized Stage Option *

With this option, the sample can be moved in the X and Y axis under motor control. The option includes both the required hardware and software. The minimum step size is 1 micron.

 

*Note: This option requires the Motor Control Unit option

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Software for control of XY stage.

 

Software for control of XY stage.

Motor Control Unit *

A microprocessor is used for controlling up to 12 stepper motors with the motor control unit. The base unit controls four motors, and two additional daughter boards control four motors each. The motor drivers are based on the STM chips so when the motors are activated, they do not make any sounds.

 

*Note: This option requires the Motor Control Unit option

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