
Head, Probe, & Sample Preparation
Basic AFM Operation
112 Dimension 3100 Manual Rev. D
Figure 7.2i Vision System Window
3. Center the laser detector signal using the photodetector adjustment knobs (see Figure 7.2i)
located on the left side of the Dimension head. The image monitor displays the laser signal
values and a schematic of the detector quadrants labeled Detector. The position of the laser
is denoted by a red dot on the detector schematic (see Figure 7.2i).
• The Vertical Deflection signal is the difference between the top and bottom
photodetectors. For TappingMode, adjust this signal to 0. For Contact Mode, adjust this
signal to -2 (see Figure 7.2j).
Note: In TappingMode, the RMS Ampl is an AC signal and does not have any real
magnitude until the cantilever tune has been completed.
Note: When the laser is positioned in the center of the detector schematic, the laser is
also in the center of the screen on the front of the head. If the laser is severely
out of alignment, it may help to first center the laser on the screen on the head
using the photodetector adjustment knobs, then use the detector schematic on
the image monitor to finish positioning the laser.
Laser
Sum Signal
Detector
Schematic
Laser
Signal Values
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