Advanced Imaging
Film Plate Changing Procedure
NOTE: Refer also to User Rules for Plate Changing under Imaging Techniques in JEOL JEM-4000FX TEM.
NOTE: Owen Mills is handling all film activities including changing and developing film. Contact Owen at opmills@mtu.edu or 906-369-1875.
WARNING: Film should be changed after each session. The next user is not responsible for your plates. If you leave exposed plates in the camera you do so at your own peril.
NOTE: The DESSICATOR referred to in this procedure is the JEOL EMDSC-U10A.
1. Complete the SHUT DOWN procedure for the instrument. See Shut Down under JEOL JEM-4000FX TEM. |
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2. Locate the blue cardboard film magazine transfer box. Place it on the TEM table top. |
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3. Open the nitrogen cylinder located against the right-hand wall beside the TEM. |
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4. Put on rubber gloves. |
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5. Vent the DESICCATOR. |
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6. Shut both lab doors and turn on the right-hand room light switch on the wall plate. |
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7. Turn the CAMERA CHAMBER DOOR HANDLE clockwise to vent the chamber. |
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8. After a few moments the CAMERA CHAMBER DOOR will open. Swing the door fully open to the right. |
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9. Pull out the MAGAZINE TRAY with the handle. |
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10. Remove the DISPENSING and RECEIVING MAGAZINES and place them inside the blue cardboard film magazine transfer box. |
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11. Replace the 2 magazines with the ones in the DESICCATOR. |
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12. Inspect the o-ring on the camera door before closing it. Wipe off any hairs or dust with the use of a lint-free wipe or a finger encased in a rubber glove. |
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13. Close the CAMERA CHAMBER DOOR and turn the HANDLE counter-clockwise while pushing against the door. |
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14. Reset the unexposed film counter, using the keyboard by typing FUN and enter 50 <return>. WARNING: DO NOT reset the microscope film counter; it is useful to know how many plates have been exposed in total. |
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15. Close the nitrogen cylinder. |
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