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v5.0

Major VersionM

by Ami Manish Patel

Introduction

To complete this guide, you will need a clean microfiber cloth, IPA, PGMEA a nitrogen air gun, and either a 25x or 63x objective from the Nanoscribe. Please make sure that NOTHING touches the objective lens other than IPA or PGMEA.

  1. Make sure that the microscope carousel has reached its lower Z-limit. Select the objective position on the microscope dock that corresponds to the objective you want to  remove.
    • Make sure that the microscope carousel has reached its lower Z-limit.

    • Select the objective position on the microscope dock that corresponds to the objective you want to remove.

    • Remove the objective from the nosepiece and replace it with the small black cap.

    • Screw the objective into the black objective cap, then remove the felt ring (25x and 63x) or silicon resin pool (10x).

    • See the objective insertion/removal guide for more information.

    • Wipe a microfiber cloth around the edges of the objective, making sure neither the cloth nor your fingers touch the objective's lens.

  2. Fold the microfiber cloth in half. Wrap the folded cloth around the objective. Pinch the ends of the cloth together and gently twist to pull the cloth tight.
    • Fold the microfiber cloth in half.

    • Wrap the folded cloth around the objective.

    • Pinch the ends of the cloth together and gently twist to pull the cloth tight.

  3. Use the nitrogen gun to blow the resist/oil off of the lens.
    • Use the nitrogen gun to blow the resist/oil off of the lens.

    • Wipe away any residue that was dislodged.

    • Ensure the objective is properly wrapped before continuing.

    • Hold the objective at a 45° angle and drop IPA onto the lens.

    • Blow dry the lens with nitrogen gas.

    • Wipe the edges of the objective, if necessary.

  4. Hold the objective so that light is reflected off the lens and check for any streaking or residual resist. If the lens is clear, you're done!
    • Hold the objective so that light is reflected off the lens and check for any streaking or residual resist.

    • If the lens is clear, you're done!

    • If there are streaks or resist on the lens, continue to step 7.

    • Re-wrap the objective and repeat steps 5-6.

    • If the resist still won't come off, add a small drop of PGMEA to the lens before rinsing with IPA in step 5.

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