The O2 meter at the STEM lab is inoperante. We are now using a small hand size backup O2 sensor (see picture) in the STEM lab. It’s on the window stool.
If it reads 24 it means the oxygen level is normal.
Please, do not remove this oxygen sensor out from the lab, and leave it next to the window so it’s visible from outside.
If it flashes and beeps please leave the room and let me know or ACMAL staff know.
Erico Freitas
As a kind reminder, please use the following text when you acknowledge the ACMAL in your publications:
“The electron microscopy research was performed at the Applied Chemical and Morphological Analysis Laboratory at Michigan Technological University. Electron Microscopy facility is supported by NSF MRI 1429232”
Regards,
Erico
The reservation calendars for the AFM and FIB will no longer be merged. We’re splitting these two calendars. It’s important to note that this is a shared space, and both instruments might be in use simultaneously. If your research is highly sensitive, please make sure to book the room on both calendars.
The new calendars will be named:
Let me know if you have any questions,
The 6th floor computer lab will be closed for the rest of today and tomorrow until 1 p.m. We will be conducting a site survey, so please do not enter the lab.
The FESEM EDS system has been repaired and is available for use.
My apologies for the delay in repairing this detector. The original manufacturer has gone out of business so we have to work with a third party company which has limited availability.
The ESEM is functioning well. However, the instrument is not connecting to the internet. IT is aware of the problem and working to resolve it.
This issue is resolved. If you have any trouble with the ESEM please let me know.
Due to alignment issues with the beam on the esem we are not able to get high enough counts for EDS. Please take this into consideration while planning your usage. I am working with SEMTech to resolve this issue.
The ESEM is back online.
Just letting you know I put the TEM grids back in my office (MM622).
If are in need of TEM grids let me know.
Those are the ones we currently have available:
Erico Freitas
September 13, 2023
I’m pleased to report that the ESEM repairs will be completed today and the instrument is available as soon as tomorrow morning.
September 8, 2023
Unfortunately, the power supply did not fix this issue. I’ve done as much remote troubleshooting as possible. We will have a service technician on campus next week to look into the issue.
If anyone has any urgent samples, please contact me and we can make other arrangements.
September 7, 2023
Just a quick update. It looks like the filament is not the issue. I have been working with SEMTech to diagnose the problem. They are overnighting me a power supply. We are going to replace it tomorrow. I will have an update at that point.
I know many of you are eager to get back on the instrument. I thank you for your patience.
September 6, 2023
The ESEM is down due to an issue with the filament. We are working on this and hope to have the issue resolved by tomorrow.