User`s guide

Setting Up the Agilent 5500 SPM 3
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Facility Requirements
Following these guidelines for preparing the Agilent 5500 SPM facility
will ensure a smooth installation, will make using the system more
convenient and will improve system performance for the life of the
SPM:
• Minimize the acoustic noise level from all possible sources, such as
paging speakers, telephone ringer, air conditioner, especially during
data acquisition.
• Install the equipment as far away as possible from facility equipment
such as air handlers and pumps.
• Reduce the exposure of the SPM to air flow or dramatic temperature
changes. Minimal temperature variation is desirable to minimize
thermal drift during measurements and to minimize settling time..
• Use dedicated power outlets with surge protection (strongly
recommended).
• Include a set of organized shelves and drawers for system
components.
• If gold substrates are frequently used, a hydrogen flame-annealing
station is recommended.
• Appropriate water sources should be available for temperature
control and biological experiments.