How to Load the Samples

How to Load the Sample?

1. Load your TEM grids on the sample holder using the screwdriver.
Never touch the sample holder and chamber inner wall with your bare hands to avoid grease contamination. The TEM grids should be gently clipped by the sample holder, otherwise, they may fly off during chamber venting.

2. Attach the sample holder to the gripper.

3. Use the gripper to transfer your sample holder to the receiving station.
After the sample holder is inserted into the receiving station’s grooves, pull the lever releasing pin again to unload the sample holder.

4. Close tightly the door of the vacuum door.
You may further tighten the vacuum door after 10 minutes of pumping.

5. Turn UP the hand lever.
The sample holder will not be heated if the hand lever is not turned UP. If the hand lever is not turned UP, the panel of the Heating Power Supply will show “No Sensor”.