ThermoFisher Scientific Continuµm User manual

Procedure: Service
Title: Installing the Continuµm IR Microscope
Unpacking and Interfacing to an iS10/iS50
Revision: 01
Procedure # Install-001-1
ECCN: EAR99
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Continuµm
Part number: 912A0572
Part description: Continuµm IR Microscope
Functional description: The Continuµm is an infrared micro-sampling
system that provides the highest available IR spatial resolution and viewing
quality.
Problems associated with this assembly:
Tools required: Refer to pages 4 and 5.
Estimated time required: Approximately 5-8 hours total depending on
configuration.
Notes: Refer to notes beginning on page 6 of this document for important
information.

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Rev Notes
00 Release.
01 Modified step 9.13 to include installing the purge collar and retainer ring to
the purge extension.

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Important: Prior to performing any replacement procedure, you must read the
Microscope Safety Guide. If you do not have the Safety Guide, it is available for
download from the PSE website. If you do not have access to the PSE website,
email international support to request access at
[email protected]
Safety Risks when performing this procedure:
None

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Tools required for applicable interface:
iS10:
Long handle 5/32” balldriver
Long handle 3/16” balldriver
3/16” L-wrench
4 in 1 tool
iS10 Service tool kit
Gage block
Needle nose pliers
Note The feet of both the iS10 and Continuµm are adjustable and must be
leveled when the Continuµm is mated to an iS10. Order the iS10 service tool kit
to obtain the gage block.
Gage block
iS50:
# 2 Phillips screwdriver
3/16” Hex key or balldriver
3/16” Ball driver or L-wrench
5/32” Balldriver
Large flat blade screwdriver
Small flat blade screwdriver
3/32 inch hex wrench for ATR
714-096200 Cover Latch Key
Plier
Needle-nose plier

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Tools required for microscope installation
½” Crescent or socket wrench
Microscope gage block (iS10)
Medium short Phillips screwdriver
Medium Phillips screwdriver
Small Phillips screwdriver
Hex wrench set (Metric and English)
Utility knife
Small flat blade screwdriver
Flat blade jewelers screwdriver
Slide/S78 1mm/.01mm reflective light micrometer
Pinhole slide
AptCal 2010 – Available on the PSE website
2-1/16” balldrivers or hex keys
2-5/64” balldrivers
5/64” L-wrench (hex key)
3/32” Long handled balldriver
3/32” Medium length balldriver
3/16” L-wrench (hex key)
5/32” Long handled balldriver
9/64” Long handled balldriver
3/16” Long handled balldriver
Imperial set of hex keys
2 -1.5mm balldrivers or hex keys
3mm Balldriver
Needle-nose pliers
Permanent marker
Glass microscope slide
Lighter or matches
LN2 approved gloves
Face shield

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Notes:
1. This procedure describes the installation of the current configuration of the
Continuµm Microscope.
2. This procedure assumes that the Continuµm microscope is being installed with a
new, current model spectrometer. Performance tests should be performed and
passing specification on the spectrometer prior to performing Continuµm
performance tests.
3. This procedure assumes that the computer system meets the minimum requirements
for the configuration.
4. This procedure assumes that either a passport or external flipper mirror is installed
on the spectrometer to allow redirection of the main beam to the Continuµm.
5. The Continuµm installation procedure is broken into sections (i.e. Install-001-1) to
make downloading the file easier and faster and to allow the service rep to download
only the sections they need as reference.
6. The Continuµm install procedure assumes the person using these procedures has
attended formal Continuµm training. This is due to the many alignment and
calibration procedures that cannot be thoroughly explained and understood in
document format.
7. All configurations of the iS50 and Continuµm microscope referred to in this
procedure are assumed to be operating under OMNIC 9.0 or greater. OMNIC 9.0 is
the first version of OMNIC software to support the iS50 Spectrometer.
8. The cable restraints along the side of the top-panel of the iS50 Continuµm right-side
interface are to secure the Prior fast mapping stage cable when the microscope is
mounted on the right-side of the iS50. It is not necessary to use the cable restraints
for a microscope mounted on the left-side of the iS50 as the stage cable routes
around the left side of the Continuµm. Refer to the following page.

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9. Continuµm interface board configuration for iS10.
The Interface Board configures proper hardware-to-software communications.
For iS10 mounted microscopes set the switches to:
10. Continuµm interface board configuration for iS50.
Dip switch settings for right or left side mounted microscopes.
The Interface Board configures proper hardware-to-software communications.
For iS50 left-side mounted microscopes set the switches to:
For iS50 right-side mounted microscopes set the switches to:
Switch # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Setting On On Off Off On Off On Off Off Off
Switch # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Setting On Off Off Off Off Off Off Off On Off
Switch # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Setting On On Off Off On Off Off Off On Off
Route the Prior fast mapping stage
cable through the cable restraints when
the microscope is mounted on the right-
side of the iS50.
The restraints are not used for a
microscope mounted on the left-side.

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11. Detector preamp board configurations for the Continuum and iS50/iS10.
Jumper settings for left-side mounted Continuµm microscope:
For Detector 1 (front detector): No jumpers at N/C, A0, A1, or A2
For Detector 2 (back detector): Jumper at A0
Jumper settings for right-side mounted Continuµm microscope:
For Detector 1 (front detector): Jumper at A1
For Detector 2 (back detector): Jumpers at A0 and A1
Detector preamp trim pot functions:
R1: Adjusts linearity
R2: Adjusts MCT Gain
R4: Adjusts threshold
R6: Not used
R1 R2 R4 R6

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Unpacking and interfacing to iS10/iS50/X700
1. Unpack the Continuµm microscope. Cut straps and open the box from the top by
lifting the cover up and off.
2. Verify all components are present per the packing list. Check all parts against
the packing list. Verify that all parts on the list are accounted for and complete part “A”
of the Continuµm Installation Checklist.
3. Lift the top tray and tray support to expose the microscope.