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The TF20 microscope interfaces

The microscope console

Location : right in front of you on the desk

Role: It provides direct control of some of the most important microscope parts:

  • Magnification
  • Electron dose: spot size (C1 lens) and beam spread (C2 lens)
  • Focus (objective lens current)
  • Stage position (with the joystick and Z buttons)
  • Beam position (with the trackball)
  • and many other actions through the programmable switches (L/R1-2-3) and Multifunction X/Y knobs.

Gatan DigitalMicrograph User Interface (DM)

Location: On the left screen

Role: It controls the US10001 Camera.

  • During screening, DM will allow acquisition in continuous mode.

SerialEM User Interface (SEM)

Location: On the right screen screen

Role: It provides camera/microscope commands to allow the user to screen its grids and setup an automated data collection.

  • The user will use it to:
  • The expert user will use it to:

The TEM User Interface (TEM)

Location: On the middle screen

Role: It controls all the microscope systems.

* For more details see:

  • The beginner user will use it to:
  • The expert user will use it to:

The FluCam User Interface (FC)

Location: On the right screen

Role: It allows the visualization of the electron beam and the sample image.

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