Instrument Instructions |
Hitachi S-2500 Scanning Electron MicroscopeBrief Operating Instructions(to be used in conjunction with detailed operating instructions)
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To photograph:
- Increase magnification slightly (2-3 steps)
- Set COND LENS to desired settings for photography mode
- Adjust contrast and brightness
- Focus image
- Correct astigmatism if necessary
- Insert film envelope into camera film holder
- Press PHOTO switch
- When expossure is complete:
- Remove film envelope from holder
- Wait 20-25 seconds
- Remove print and negative from envelope and separate
To leave microscope:
- Turn off high voltage by pressing ACC VOLTAGE OFF
- Close GUN AIRLOCK VALVE on column
- Check that HIGH VAC green light on GUN AIRLOCK VALVE is lit
- Remove any specimen from specimen chamber
- Turn off DISPLAY POWER switch on the console