The Omicron Adaptation Kit (AK-OM4) interfaces the Nanonis Controller with most types of Omicron microscopes (STM1, RT-, VT-, LT-SPM). The original Omicron cables connect directly to the pin-compatible interface, which makes changing control system extremely simple. The adaptation kit powers both STM and AFM pre-amplifiers and switches current and bias gains. In case of the VT-AFM, the laser diode is monitored directly by the Nanonis software and the beam-deflection module displays the signals from the photo-detector. Control of inertial motors (x, y, z, mirrors and PSD) for coarse motion as well as automatic approach is seamlessly integrated in the Nanonis software and requires either the Nanonis Piezo Motor Controller (PMC) or Omicron MSCU.
Additionally, with the
Nanonis OC4 add-on module, any dynamic AFM modes are available for the Omicron AFM microscopes with either a regular cantilever or QPlus sensor (with tuning fork).
