*Note: This page was translated by AI from the Japanese original. In case of any discrepancy, the Japanese version shall prevail.*
To Users of ARIM Public Projects (with Data Submission)
When utilizing shared equipment in our facility under the “Public Projects (with Data Submission)” framework of the Advanced Research Infrastructure for Materials and Nanotechnology in Japan (ARIM) by MEXT, users are requested to submit and register measurement data (raw data, structured data, and metadata) after experimental sessions. We provide the equipment POPs displayed near each instrument online to assist you with data registration and file format verification.
⚠️ [Important] Note on Applicable Usage Frameworks
Instruments in the Analytical Research Core for Advanced Materials (ARCAM) / Division of Analytical Electron Microscopy, IMR are operated under both the ARIM (CINTS) framework and the IMR Internal Analysis framework (internal research use and contract analysis).
*Note: This data registration guidance and equipment POPs apply only when using equipment under the ARIM “Public Projects (with Data Submission)” framework. They do not apply to usage under internal analysis or other frameworks.
Guidance by User Category
Self-Operating Users (Hands-on Experiments)
After completing your measurement session, please refer to the equipment POPs to confirm which file formats (extensions) are required when uploading data to the ARIM data repository (DICE, etc.).
Assisted / Technical Service Users
Even when facility staff perform data registration on your behalf, you can refer to these POPs to understand which specific measurement data files are subject to ARIM data registration.
List of Equipment POPs & Required Data Files
Below is the list of required registration files and equipment POPs (PDF). Click the link to view or download each POP.
*Note: Equipment or measurement conditions for which data structuring scripts in RDE (Research Data Environment) are not yet prepared are currently not designated as required registration files; however, supported file formats for registration will be expanded sequentially.
| Local ID | Instrument Name & Model | Manufacturer | Required Files | Equipment POP (PDF) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TU-504 | Atomic Resolution Transmission Electron Microscope JEM-ARM200F |
JEOL Ltd. | .dm3 / .dm4(Image / Measurement Conditions File) |
📄 View POP |
| TU-507 | Dual-Beam FIB System Quanta 3D |
Thermo Fisher Scientific | .tif(Captured Image / Measurement Conditions) |
📄 View POP |
| TU-508 | Dual-Beam FIB System Versa 3D |
Thermo Fisher Scientific | Operational: .tif (Image/Conditions)EDS: .emsa (Spectrum/Conditions) |
📄 View POP |
| TU-515 | Intelligent X-ray Diffraction System SmartLab 9SW |
Rigaku Corporation | .ras / .rasx(Diffraction / Measurement Conditions) |
📄 View POP |
| TU-517 | Transmission Electron Microscope JEM-2000EXⅡ |
JEOL Ltd. | .dm3 / .dm4(Image / Conditions File) |
📄 View POP |
| TU-520 | Transmission Electron Microscope JEM-2100Plus |
JEOL Ltd. | .dm3 / .dm4(Image / Conditions File) |
📄 View POP |
*POPs for other equipment will be added sequentially once prepared.
Compliance and Important Notice on Equipment Usage
1. Submission of User Reports
Users who utilize ARIM facilities are required to submit a User Report summarizing the experiments, measurements, and results by the specified deadline for the fiscal year. If you have special circumstances (such as pending patent applications or paper publications), a grace period for publication (up to 2 years) can be requested.
For more details, please refer to ARIM Japan: User Report Guidelines.
2. Acknowledgments in Publications
When publishing research results obtained through ARIM support in papers, conference presentations, or press releases, please include the prescribed acknowledgment:
(A part of) This work was supported by “Advanced Research Infrastructure for Materials and Nanotechnology in Japan (ARIM)” of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT). Proposal Number JPMXP12yyxx1234.
3. Troubleshooting during Data Registration
If “Abnormal termination” is displayed during data upload, please recheck whether the submitted file matches the required file formats and extensions. If the problem persists, please contact support via the ARIM DICE Inquiry Form.