The 2010 TEM is still down with a vacuum pump problem. I’m working with our service engineer to get it back online.
I’ll keep you up to date.
All equipment status updates.
The 6400 is back online and ready to use. I don’t have a lot of faith that this was a permanent fix since this has happened several times. Get your work done now!
This time with a vacuum problem. I’m working on it now.
Problem with gun alignment is back. Scope can’t be used. I’ll get on it Monday.
Both cordless drills are missing from the tool chest and no one has signed them out in the logbook. Please return right away – someone else needs to use one.
Maintenance is complete. The instrument is working great.
Okay to use it!
The TEM is ready to be used.
We got very lucky and saved the ion pump. The flake moved when I vented the column.
I suggest you use it soon before any other problems develop.
Just a reminder that Hitachi will be in town to service the FESEM beginning Monday afternoon. He should finish by Thursday.
We switched over to the new logbook software this morning in the M&M labs. ATDC and Chem Sci haven’t been done yet but will before week is done.
Several important things to note.
1. your accounts won’t be associated with your ID yet. We will have to do that as we go. The moral is – don’t wait until the last minute to do this in case no one is nearby to help you. This is especially the case if you come after hours.
2. there is one database now instead of 9. If we put your name in one computer it is valid for them all. we will assign scopes to you based on your training.
3. when you login you MUST chose the correct microscope. I’m going to ask if we can have the system default to your “scope(s)”, but for now pay attention to the scope you are trying to login to.
Danielle, Liz and I are ready to help.
The FESEM software had a crude tool for making on-screen measurements, but there is a software program, PCI, that can be used for improved results. If you are interested in knowing more about this program let me know. It is quite easy to use.