Notice Note: TEM Specimen Holder Malfunction (July 9, 2024)

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Original post date (Japanese version): July 10, 2024

Currently, the enhanced specification double-tilt Be holder for JEM-ARM200F (W Corrector) is malfunctioning.

Repairs completed. (August 23, 2024)

  • The specimen stage is tilted and coming off.
    • Impression that the rotation axis of Y-tilt is slightly misaligned
  • Repair request is currently in progress
  • The cause is unknown, but the following possibilities are assumed:
    • Parts degraded over time (about 10 years)
    • Strong force was applied to the specimen stage when attaching/detaching the specimen
      • Pushed strongly with a screwdriver or tweezers
    • The holder was inserted/removed while tilted (especially Y-axis).
      • The holder interfered with the objective lens.
    • The holder was moved while the mechanical limit alarm was occurring (the holder and the objective lens are in contact)

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