Modes
of Operations
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step mode |
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single and repeated steps
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scan mode |
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scanning controlled by ASC400
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capacitance measurement |
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10 .. 1200 nF |
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open-loop positioning |
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controlled by ASC400 / ASC500,
or manual control
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closed-loop positioning |
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absolute or incremental positioning
constant speed movement (automatic velocity control)
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remote operation |
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direct connection to ASC400 /
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additional dither
amplifier |
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amplifies 0
.. 10 V input to 0 .. ±70 V differential output,
adds additional AC modulation signal |
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externally triggered
movement |
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single and repeated steps |
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ASC500
Analog Interface |
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x-, y-, z-out
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monitor output for
the x-, y-scan voltage and z-signal |
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z-modulation input |
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add
external input voltage 0 .. ±10 V to the z signal
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ADC2 / ADC3 |
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ADC
input signal 0 .. ±10 V |
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DAC2 / DAC3 |
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DAC
output signal 0 .. ±10 V |
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STM
Interface |
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bias-modulation
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add external input
voltage 0 .. +/-10 V to the bias voltage |
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tip current monitor |
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monitor output for
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AFM
Interface
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excitation signal
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monitor monitor
output for the excitation signal |
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oscillation monitor |
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monitor output for
the oscillation signal |
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pre-amplifier (optional) |
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internal pre-amplifier
for AFM-contact
and non-contact mode signals |
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Trigger
Signals
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trigger level definition |
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LVTTL compatible,
switchable logic |
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input trigger |
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2 trigger inputs
per axis |
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output trigger |
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2 trigger outputs
per axis |
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trigger interface |
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15-Pin Sub-D connector,
female (on backside) |
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Output
Signals
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voltage range
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0 .. 70 V single
ended or 0 .. ±70
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voltage output resolution |
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14 bit at full range / up to
20 bit at small range |
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step frequency range |
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1 .. 2000 Hz
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max. slew rate scanning |
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1 V/µs (1 µF
load) |
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max. stepping current |
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~5 A peak
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output noise |
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< 5 mV (100
kHz bandwidth)
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maximum capacitive load |
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1 µF
(more possible with reduced scanning speed) |
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zero voltage output in GND mode |
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contacts clamped to ground, low
noise |
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Dimensions |
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chassis |
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19" rack,
2 rack units, 84 horizontal pitches
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weight |
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approx. 7.5
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Electrical
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power
supply |
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100/115/230
V, 50 .. 60 Hz |
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power
consumption |
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max.
100 W |
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connector |
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IEC
inlet |
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Software
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| Windows |
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DLL, Labview™ drivers,
stand-alone application for Windows XP™ |
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Models
and Part Number |
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microscope
positioning and signal controller |
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ANC550 |
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(art.
no. 1002714) |
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CFM controller incl. software
ASC400 |
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(art. no. 1002115)
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SPM controller incl. software |
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ASC500 |
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(art. no. 1000876) |
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manual input box |
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ASC500 iBox |
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(art. no. 1002118) |
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Options |
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19" rack
mounting kit |
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handles for
19" racks |
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(art. no. 1001606) |
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