Danielle got the ion mill back online. Ready to use.
All equipment status updates.
Shouldn’t be a big deal. Waiting on call from company.
I got the system working again this morning. It is okay to use it. The problem was that the gun alignment would go wonky and signal would drop to zero – no SE image. If you see anything like this stop and let me know.
There is a problem with the gun alignment circuit. I let you know how the repair goes.
And ready for use.
The water pump is repaired and the system is pumping down overnight. Should be ready tomorrow or Monday. I’ll let you know when you are free to use it.
I had trouble replacing the water chiller motor. I ordered another that will be here Wednesday. I should get us back online then.
IT has rewritten the logbook system software. There are some great new features that we will appreciate. It isn’t ready for installation – on some systems we are going to have to upgrade the thin clients (little computer boxes) to use a newer web browser. We’ll do initial testing on the FIB since it gets less use. These instruments will be upgraded
FESEM
SEM
TEM
FIB
ESEM
Confocal (has newer client – may not need upgrading)
STEM (has newer client – may not need upgrading)
I’ll let you now when we are testing on the FIB.
I installed and tested the FIB manipulator this morning. It all seems to be working correctly.
I can begin taking samples for the TEM now.
I’m installing a part on the micromanipulator with phone help from the manufacturer. The FIB will be offline for a couple of days. I’ll let you know when we are up again.