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HacDC is in the process of refurbishing a scanning electron microscope: a Cambridge Stereoscan 200.
HacDC is in the process of refurbishing a scanning electron microscope: a Cambridge Stereoscan 200.


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=Current Status=
=Current Status=


March 31st: Cleaned the plinth and took photographs of the vacuum components. [https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/45972/sem/sem_cleaning/index.html Available here]. -Dan K.
In Progress.


* <strike>Oil diffusion</strike>Turbo molecular pump was hanging due to the lip falling out of the rubber suspension. Could be cleaned and probably popped back in.
See [[Stereoscan_Operators_Log]] for details.


* Broken switch on roughing pump was bypassed internally. Plugging in the outlet should activate the pump. (This pump normally runs 24/7 when the machine is operational.)
=Documentation=


* Compressed air needed to get more dust out
== Original ==


March 30th: Moving complete! The SEM is now in the workshop
* [http://i.imgur.com/rMErvPd.png Stereoscan 200 dimensions]


March 29th: Awaiting pick-up and installation (March 29th and 30th).
* [https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/45972/sem/s200.zip S200 operating instructions (2 MB zip)]
 
March 23rd: A space in the workshop has been cleared. Photo: http://i.imgur.com/BDNWL5z.jpg


=Maintenance Information=
==757 Labs==


Maintenance and repair logs will be kept on an ongoing basis. For previous status and repairs, see:  
Previous owners (757 Labs, another hackerspace) attempting repairs compiled some information at:


# http://757labs.org/2012/09/scanning-electron-microscope-update/ ([http://pastebin.com/hSiu4Urs archival link -- text only])
* http://757labs.org/2012/09/scanning-electron-microscope-update/ ([http://pastebin.com/hSiu4Urs archival link -- text only]) ([https://web.archive.org/web/20140401150504/http://757labs.org/wiki/Projects/SEM Internet Archive])


# http://757labs.org/wiki/Projects/SEM ([http://pastebin.com/vWPj8eHu archival link -- text only])
* http://757labs.org/wiki/Projects/SEM ([http://pastebin.com/vWPj8eHu archival link -- text only])


=Useful information=
==Additional Resources==
 
* [http://i.imgur.com/rMErvPd.png Stereoscan 200 dimensions]
 
* [https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/45972/sem/s200.zip S200 operating instructions (2 MB zip)]
 
=Resources=


* The original S200 operating instructions will be available at the space in a three-ring binder near the machine.  
* The original S200 operating instructions will be available at the space in a three-ring binder near the machine.  
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* If possible, members will also have access to a PDF copy of ''Scanning Electron Microscopy - A Student's Handbook'', 1980, self-published by Michael Postek, et al. This book was widely used by microscopists and is still regarded as a good learning reference, but the original binding is rare and prone to falling apart. It might be possible to use the PDF copy for private, educational use.
* If possible, members will also have access to a PDF copy of ''Scanning Electron Microscopy - A Student's Handbook'', 1980, self-published by Michael Postek, et al. This book was widely used by microscopists and is still regarded as a good learning reference, but the original binding is rare and prone to falling apart. It might be possible to use the PDF copy for private, educational use.


* SPI supplies: http://www.2spi.com
==More Photos==


* O-ring supplier: [http://www.parker.com/portal/site/PARKER/menuitem.7100150cebe5bbc2d6806710237ad1ca/?vgnextoid=f5c9b5bbec622110VgnVCM10000032a71dacRCRD&vgnextfmt=default&vgnextcatid=7394760&vgnextcat=O-RING%20PRODUCTS%20-%20NORTH%20AMERICA&Wtky=O-RINGS http://www.parker.com]
* http://imgur.com/a/uR7Yv#0
 
* https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/45972/sem/sem_install/index.html


=Contacts=
=Contacts=


We'll have a list here of HacDC members who are responsible for the SEM, including people that should be notified about problems.
We'll have a list here of HacDC members who are responsible for the SEM, including people that should be notified about problems.
=Supplies wishlist=
* Apiezon M vacuum grease for "O" rings, to be used for vacuum seals at room temperature: http://www.2spi.com/catalog/vac/apiezon/apiezon-m.php ($70 for 25g). Edit: page 058 of the manual states "The use of O ring grease is not recommended on any O rings, but a small amount may be used, if necessary, on moving seals e.g. the specimen stage and apereture changer micrometers."
** 31Mar2014 - there's a syringe of Ap. T grease in the space (~2g).  It's on top of the SEM's chamber atm.
* Replacement "O" ring for chamber->gun vacuum tube, for the chamber-side mounting adapter. (Will this work?  http://www.grainger.com/product/O-Ring-1RHY8)
=More Photos=
* http://imgur.com/a/uR7Yv#0
* https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/45972/sem/sem_install/index.html

Revision as of 15:13, 1 April 2014

HacDC is in the process of refurbishing a scanning electron microscope: a Cambridge Stereoscan 200.

SEM in workshop

Current Status

In Progress.

See Stereoscan_Operators_Log for details.

Documentation

Original

757 Labs

Previous owners (757 Labs, another hackerspace) attempting repairs compiled some information at:

Additional Resources

  • The original S200 operating instructions will be available at the space in a three-ring binder near the machine.
  • If possible, members will also have access to a PDF copy of Scanning Electron Microscopy - A Student's Handbook, 1980, self-published by Michael Postek, et al. This book was widely used by microscopists and is still regarded as a good learning reference, but the original binding is rare and prone to falling apart. It might be possible to use the PDF copy for private, educational use.

More Photos

Contacts

We'll have a list here of HacDC members who are responsible for the SEM, including people that should be notified about problems.

Pages in category "Stereoscan"

The following 3 pages are in this category, out of 3 total.