UHH / HVO Microprobe

Operators Manual

IMPORTANT -- READ THIS BEFORE USING MICROPROBE

• Important Points to keep in mind to avoid damaging the microprobe

RUNNING THE MICROPROBE

• Starting the Microprobe
  
  
• Saturating the Filament
  
  
• Adjusting the Beam Size on Benitoite Sample
  
  
• Choosing Your Standards
  
  
• Starting Probe for Windows
  
  
• Turning on and Adjusting the Beam Current Regulator
  
  
• Turning on the Backscattered Electron Detector
  
  
• Loading / Changing Samples
  
  Running Probe for Windows and Analyzing Samples
  
  Image Analysis using SIS Scandium Software
  
  
• Ending the Session and Shutting Down

ADVANCED TOPICS

• Complete Shutdown and Powering Down of the Microprobe
  
  
• Instructions for Flipping Crystals
  
  
• Instructions for Changing the Filament
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• Complete Probe for Windows Manual
  

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