[labnetwork] Help with Dektak 6M Problem

[Dr. Phyllis R. Nelson]

Hi all,

We have a problem with our Dektak 6M and would appreciate any suggestions.

When we try to do a scan, we get a Galil velocity error.  We have been unable to get any horizontal motion, and the Galil error light comes on as soon as we start the Dektak control program.  We have cleaned and reinstalled the stage per the directions in the manual.  This failure happened at the first attempt to use the instrument after a recent earthquake, but we have no idea if it is actually related since the instrument itself did not move and there was no evidence of severe motion in the lab.

Thanks!

-Phyllis

Phyllis R. Nelson, PhD
Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Co-Director, Center for Macromolecular Modeling and Materials Design
California State Polytechnic University Pomona

email: prnelson at csupomona dot edu
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