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The Nanite acquisition software gives the user unparalleled
comfort and accessibility to key operation controls.
Positioning the tip and sample,
imaging controls, spectroscopy, and post-processing
reports are all easily accessible. Additionally, the
panel's controls can be expanded or reduced by selecting
easy, intermediate or advanced user skill levels in
the system preferences.
A typical user can learn how to
use the software very quickly. Occasional users can
come back to the software after months and not require
any "reacquainting". Intuitive controls
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Positioning
The positioning control panel can display either the
CCD camera's side view of the tip/sample gap or the
overhead view to position the probe onto an area of
interest. Camera and lighting options, motor control
options, and automated approach controls are accessible
in this panel.
Upon approach, the software automatically calibrates
the detector and runs the appropriate freq. sweep
(when using dynamic modes). Proper working frequency
is set without further user intervention. In advanced
mode, the user does have the option to change how
these settings are chosen.
Scripting
Positioning the scanner and sample
via the scripting interface gives you the power of
automation. Scripts can be simple or they can be quite
complex. You can simply assign coordinates to move
the AFM head or you can program complex imaging and
spectroscopy (e.g. F-d curves) parameters at each
location. You can also execute several measurements
at each pre-assigned location.
Imaging
Imaging controls are conveniently grouped with the
data display panels, giving the user easy access to
the most commonly used controls.
While imaging, you can also make
measurements on the sample surface, change viewing
options, and add or remove data panels to display
the information you need.
Reporting
A simple mouse-click quickly takes the user from the controls
of the data acquisition software into Nanosurf Report
- a powerful analysis and reporting application. Image
processing tools like flattening, FFT, roughness analysis
are easily accessed. Presentation functions like zoom,
3D rendering, and the use of various color tables
add appeal to your reports. Some key features of Nanosurf
Report include:
 Creation
of visually appealing, professional, reports
Efficient
generation of reports using templates
Extensive
online help
Quantitative
analysis for both surfaces and profiles
Filters,
corrections, and 3D representation
Multiple
export options
Reads
multiple file formats from other SPMs
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User interface settings are easily changed
Positioning control panel
showing side view of tip
Batch manager for programming automated stage positioning
Sample report layout
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