Digital Instruments SBOB-1 Signal Access Module Microscope NanoScope Controller
The NanoScope™ Signal Access Module (SAM)1 enables SPM users to make direct connections to their microscope’s electronics. For most applications, the SAM avoids disassembling the microscope, and is provided with BNC connectors which interface with most standard laboratory instruments.
Twenty-five separate SPM signals are available. Toggle switches enable the user to switch each line separately between a normal, uninterrupted configuration and an external input signal. Output BNC connectors permit monitoring of both conditioned and uninterrupted signals for use in experiments.
Signal connectors are divided into three groups:
- Low Voltage Inputs to NanoScope Controller (data signals)
- Low Voltage Outputs from NanoScope Controller (control signals)
- High Voltage Outputs from NanoScope Controller (piezo drive signals)
In addition, the SAM also features BNC connectors for ± 15 VDC, +5 VDC and an RS232 9-pin plug. At the rear of the module are located two D-37 connectors for attachment to the microscope and NanoScope controller
Normally, the SAM is connected between the control box and micros
