
Head, Probe, & Sample Preparation
Basic AFM Operation
116 Dimension 3100 Manual Rev. D
7.2.14 Cantilever Tune (TappingMode only)
1. Select Cantilever Tune from the View > Sweep pop-down menu, or click on the Cantilever
Tune icon.
2. For Auto Tune Controls, verify the following:
• Start Frequency is set to 100 kHz
• End Frequency is set to 500kHz.
• Target Amplitude is set to 2V.
3. Click on AUTO TUNE.
4. When the procedure ends, click on QUIT to exit the function.
7.2.15 Set Initial Scan Parameters
1. In the Scan Controls panel, set the following:
• Initial Scan Size is set to 1µm (or desired scan size). Veeco recommends you always
initially engage with small scan sizes.
• X and Y Offsets are set to 0.
• Scan Angle is set to 0.
2. In TappingMode, under the Feedback Controls panel, set the following:
• Integral Gain is set to 0.4.
• Proportional Gain is set to 0.8.
• Scan Rate is set to 1Hz.
3. In Contact Mode AFM, under the Feedback Controls panel, set the following:
• Setpoint is set to 0V.
• Integral Gain is set to 2.0.
• Proportional Gain is set to 3.0.
• Scan Rate is set to 1Hz.
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