TEM Modernization
Modernisation for extended lifetime and advanced performance
Due to the unique electron-optics of ZEISS EM 109/900, the "red TEMs" have endured as capable microscopes that continue to deliver state-of-art image quality and contrast. The TEM Modernization provides a new set of electronics that extend the lifetime of these microscopes and enable further improvements in their use.
Top five reasons to upgrade your EM 109/900 TEM
Extended lifetime
- Image quality and contrast of electron-optics are state of art, but electronics have aged
- Downtime has become excessive and a new approach is needed with pre-emptive service and long term logging
- Long term assurance must include fast and reliable supply and replacement of electronics
Enhanced operation
- kV microscope profiles with automated switching require software control of complete TEM
- Microscope stability must be increased with higher precission and temperature stable lenses and corrector power supplies
Increased ease-of-use
- Modern TEM operation require a high-quality, illuminated and ergonomic control panel
- Natural control of sample position relies on automated, magnification-compensated controls, with position memory
- Control of vacuum, electron gun, imaging/diffraction modes must be automated
New techniques
- Added diffraction modes are enabled with the new electronics and software
- Live image acquisition and processing are integrated with the optional SCCD camera
Cost reduction
- Extending the lifetime of existing TEM is more cost effective than acquisition of new microscope
- TEM output is maximised as downtime is minimised with new electronics, automation and safety monitoring
- Operation costs are significantly reduced with the new enery-efficient 'Standby power mode'
The upgrade kits consist of hardware, software and selectable options.
New TEM electronics
- entire replacement of the existing control electronics and vacuum control
Modern, modular rack construction
- high precision, temperature stable control of the lenses and correcting coils
- comprehensive safety monitoring
- space-saving storing under the table top
Intuitive handling
- Illuminated control panel
- display of all relevant conditions
- ergonomic controller to adjust the lenses
- trackball for stage control
Highest quality control panel for fast and efficient operation
- Full TEM control including power, imaging/diffraction modes, focus, maginification, spot size and alignment
- Illuminated display of all relevant microscope information
- USB2 controlled and fully integrated with the microscope control software
Advanced manual and automatic goniometer control
- Trackball with magnification-dependent speed for intuitive and precise control
- Save/load into location table for most efficient repositioning
- Position lock for safe operation
High-precision and temperature-stable power supplies
- New electronics for the electron-optics, goniometer, interlocks and vacuum
- Advanced built-in water cooling for improved electronics stability
- Miniaturised electronics rack to fit under the TEM table
Control of all functions
- magnification-dependent saving of all parameters
- set-up “Wizard” assistance position-memory for stage control
- comprehensive automatic functions for easy use
- calibration mode for easy adjustment of all column parameters
- monitoring functions for the control electronics
New functions
- 4 different high voltages
- several additional diffraction modi
- energy-saving-mode (“standby”)
- complete, magnification dependent compensation of the stage control
Control and image processing
- Live image acquisition with standard SCCD technology
- RADIUS EM imaging software for acquisition, processing and exports
- Automated firmware control of power, vacuum, high tension and filament
- Pre-defined kV microscope profiles with automated software switch
- Low-magnification, high-magnification, and diffraction imaging modes
Further options
Additional add-ons and software on demand.
Have a look at our portfolio or contact us.
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