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EBeam4 Update - Still down
EBeam4 will remain down overnight.
The new motor arrived as well as the new junction box and new cables.
I removed the old junction box/plugs due to a lot of corrosion inside the box caused by it being located directly under the water supply lines.
This corrosion inside the box could have contributed to the failure of the old motor.
I installed the new motor, ran all new cables to the new junction box in it's new location away from the water lines.
I was able to test the function of the hoist by raising and lowering the bell jar while in manual mode.
For safety reasons, I had the machine powered off during the duration of the work being done, so the cryo will be in regen overnight.
Tomorrow morning I will continue testing the system to ensure everything is working properly before I release the tool.
I will send another email when an update is available.
//10:36, 30 May 2024 (PDT)
Stepper #3 (ASML DUV) - System UP and calibrated
We have finished calibrations, System is up.
Reminder to check/recalibrate your exposure dose. Focus should be the same, but beam optics changeout will affect dose. //Vraj Mehalana 11:17, 24 May 2024 (PDT)
Unaxis VLR still Down
The chiller has a decent sized ball of ice inside of it.
I need to let that melt off before I can do a proper diagnosis of what is causing the high pressure cut off to trip when the refrigerant pressures seem normal. //13:29, 1 June 2024 (PDT)
//Vraj Mehalana 11:17, 24 May 2024 (PDT)
Atomic Force Microscope (Dimension ICON) - 05/17: System UP
Head was repaired and returned today. A quick test showed correct performance. Note also that the pin board has been repaired so all 4 pins are now present. Lets keep it that way so please be careful when loading the tip holder!
//Vraj Mehalana 13:46, 20 May 2024 (PDT)
MA6 TSA is down - Update
Due to unforeseen circumstances our FSE will not be onsite next week to work on the TSA microscope. They have rescheduled with us for Thursday of the following week, 6/13. I apologize for the inconvenience.
Per my previous email, there is a MA6 available for use at CNSI. Here is a link to the webpage for their tools:
https://www.cnsi.ucsb.edu/facilities/quantum-structures/nanofabrication
-Lee //15:59, 22 May 2024 (PDT)
Velion FIB Tool DOWN
Raith service are installing and aligning a new GaBiLi source. The Velion FIB column is not available to users until further notice.
//Vraj Mehalana 10:58, 30 April 2024 (PDT)
ICP1 Down
The board we were waiting on arrived, but it did not resolve the tool issue. We are working with Panasonic on the next steps. //Vraj Mehalana 14:17, 1 March 2024 (PST)
Lab Access Changes: Symmetry App
The iris scanner has been decommissioned. Please use the card reader which supports:
-Physical card
-Mobile phone via Symmetry App
//10:54, 23 May 2024 (PDT)
Wafer Bonder, (Suss SB6-8E)
SUSS aims to be on site in early February. We’ll will send out an email once I get confirmation for a specific date. //Vraj Mehalana 14:23, 13 December 2023 (PST)