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=Important Notes= | =Important Notes= | ||
* ALWAYS make sure the EDS and EBSD detectors are RETRACTED when opening and closing the chamber. | * ALWAYS make sure the EDS and EBSD detectors are RETRACTED when opening and closing the chamber. | ||
* Do NOT adjust the Nitrogen regulator!!! | |||
* Do | * Always open and close the chamber GENTLY whilst viewing the live CCD image. | ||
* Always open and close the chamber GENTLY. | |||
* Only home the stage with open door or if in vacuum only with holders that you are 100% sure it is safe to do so. | * Only home the stage with open door or if in vacuum only with holders that you are 100% sure it is safe to do so. | ||
* Make sure you delete all saved positions before finishing your microscope section. | * Make sure you delete all saved positions before finishing your microscope section. | ||
* | * When moving between saved positions, BE CAREFUL! If you are unsure move the Z height to the lowest point and lock it so as not to collide with the pole piece. | ||
* Use the logbook | * Use the logbook | ||
* NEVER work without a valid link between the | * NEVER work without a valid link between the Z and the FWD | ||
* ONLY INSERT EBSD CAMERA if the sample at the correct position (in case of special EBSD holder the stage must be tilted to 16 °). | * ONLY INSERT EBSD CAMERA if the sample is at the correct position (in case of a special EBSD holder the stage must be tilted to 16 °). | ||
* Always use GLOVES. Only vacuum-ready samples and holders are allowed inside the chamber. | * Always use GLOVES. Only vacuum-ready samples and holders are allowed inside the chamber. | ||
* DO NOT install ANY software on either the microscope or support PC,. | * DO NOT install ANY software on either the microscope or support PC,. | ||
* Transfer your files at the end of each session. We will be deleting files from the support computer without notice. | * Transfer your files at the end of each session. We will be deleting files from the support computer without notice. | ||
= Who may operate Helios Nanolab 600 = | = Who may operate Helios Nanolab 600 = | ||