Hitachi Microscope & Magnifier S-3400N User Manual

3.2  Mounting a Specimen 

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Fig. 3.2-2    Measuring the Specimen Height 

 
IMPORTANT:  If the specimen is tilted or the Stage Z is short, the specimen can touch the 

objective lens or the backscattered electron detector that is provided on the 
underside of the objective lens, which can result in damage to the specimen, 
objective lens or the backscattered electron detector. 

 
3.2.3.3    Moving the Stage to the Specimen Exchange Position 
 
Align the X, Y, R, T, and Z knobs of the specimen stage to the specimen exchange position (the 
specimen exchange position is indicated on the upper face of the specimen stage). 
 

Specimen replacement position 

X: 30mm 

Y: 20mm 

Z: 35mm 

 

R: 0° 

T: 0° 

 

 

 

 

Fig. 3.2-3    Type I Stage 

Specimen stub   

Specimen height (Standard) 

Level gauge 

Specimen holder 

Specimen 

Locking ring 

Adjusting screw 

R

Y 

Z 

X 

T