The EDS system on the Field Emission is now back up and running.
All equipment status updates.
The EDS system on the Field Emission is down. The power supply on the computer that interfaces with the EDS has failed. We have ordered a new power supply and will get it installed as soon as possible.
The EDS system on the Field Emission is back up and running.
The EDS system on the Field Emission SEM is not working correctly. I’ll take a look at it in the morning.
The XPS is still off-line. Unfortunately, the repairs made to the electronic control boards did not completely resolve the issue. Dr. Tim Leftwich is actively working on the instrument. We will update once a timeline has been established.
Please contact Dr. Tim Leftwich, if you have any questions or would like to use the XPS once it’s available.
ACMAL Calendars Reminder
Please remember to reserve the room using the equipment calendars. This is not only a courtesy to other users, due to COVID restrictions it is a necessity.
The EDS system on the Field Emission SEM is available for use. This morning, the system was reinstalled, calibrated, and tested.
10:18 a.m. The AFM is down due to an issue with the AFM head cable.
12:59 p.m. The AFM is back online. Aleister was able to successfully run a test sample.
The XPS repair is coming along well. There was a problem in one of the electronic control boards which has been found and fixed. Now, we are just waiting for the boards to be shipped back. Once the boards have been reinstalled it was confirmed that the problem is fixed, an update will be sent out to the eof-l.
Please contact Dr. Tim Leftwich, if you have any questions or would like to use the XPS once it’s available.
This is just a reminder that the ACMAL facilities will be CLOSED Monday, September 7th 2020, in observance of labor day. This is a university holiday so the building will also be locked.
Only those with swipe access will be able to use the instruments.
Please plan your instrument use accordingly.