ThermoFisher Scientific Continuµm User manual

Procedure: Service
Title: Installing the Continuµm IR Microscope
Installing Hardware, Software and System Configuration
Revision: 01
Procedure # Install-001-2
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 page 4.
Estimated time required: Approximately 5-6 hours total depending on
configuration.
Notes: Refer to notes on page 6 of this document for important information.

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Rev Notes
00 Release.
01 Revised to depict installation using the new camera.

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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 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-001-2) 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 the procedure has been
through formal Continuµm training. This is due to the many alignment and
calibration procedures that cannot be thoroughly explained and understood in a
document.
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.

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Note If Atlµs is not installed substitute µView where applicable in this procedure.
1. Install the Continuum components.
1.1. Unpack the 15X and/or 32X condenser(s).
1.2. Prepare to install the 15X or the 32X condenser into the condenser rack.
If the condenser rack is not already at its lowest point, turn the condenser
rack knob counter-clockwise to completely lower the condenser rack.
Condenser rack all the way down

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1.3. Prepare to install the 15X or the 32X condenser. If both condensers were
ordered, use the 15X and set the 32X aside; the 32X will be installed and
tested later in this procedure. If only a 15X or 32X is available, use the
available condenser.
Note Each condenser has a notch and locator pin at the base of the
assembly. The condenser rack has a channel at the back of the condenser
rack. The locator pin will determine proper seating of the condenser in the
condenser rack when it is fully engaged in the condenser rack channel.
1.4. Install the 15X or the 32X condenser into the condenser rack. Turn the
condenser rack lock-down screw counter-clockwise so the screw does NOT
protrude through the condenser rack.
Lock-down screw protruding Lock-down screw flush (not protruding)
Holding the condenser at the bottom (black portion of assembly), carefully
slide the condenser into the condenser rack so the description (15X/32X) is
facing forward. Slowly rotate the condenser assembly clockwise until you
feel the locator pin engage with the channel. Do not rotate the silver ring.
Notch and locator pin
Channel in condenser rack

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Using your fingers on one hand, gently push against the condenser to hold it
in place and using your other hand; snug the lock-down screw to lock the
condenser in place.
Gently push back on the condenser and then snug the lock-down screw
2. Unpack the XL motorized X-Y stage and stage controller (optional). If a
motorized stage was not ordered, continue with step 3.
Note The XL motorized stage is an independent accessory. It interfaces to the stage
controller which is directly connected to the computer.
2.1. Remove and unwrap the X-Y stage.

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2.2. Remove the stage cable, sample holder and stage tool set. Remove the
X-Y stage cable, universal sample holder, and stage tool set from the
shipping container and remove the packaging; set all three aside.
2.3. Invert the X-Y stage and record the stage parameters located on the
bottom of the stage for future reference.
2.4. Install the X-Y stage on to the z stage dove mount. Tilt and then slide the
back of the stage on to the dove mount so the “tabs” on the bottom of the
stage [ring] hook under the dove mount.
Important If the tabs do not “grab” the dove mount properly, the stage will
rock and may shift during data collection.
Tabs should hook
under the z stage
dove mount to
secure the stage.