Agilent Molecular Imaging 5500 PicoPlus SPM AFM Atomic Force Microscope System

Keysight Agilent Molecular Imaging 5500 PicoPlus Pico+ SPM STM AFM Atomic Force Microscope System

Listed for sale is Agilent / Keysight's flagship SPM system. This system is highly modular, capable of many different scanning probe techniques, such as AFM, STM, Contact Mode AFM, LFM, DLFM, AC Mode (AAC), MAC Mode, CSAFM, FMM, MFM, EFM, KFM, EC-AFM, EC-STM, and more, if you have the correct accessories.

The system listed for sale is an Acoustic AC-Mode compatible Atomic Force Microscope (AC-AFM), including all accessories needed to begin nanoscale microscopy in an environmentally shielded glass chamber.

This system has been tested and is functional. Please see attached video for demonstration: youtube.com/watch?v=gVqfna3gCiI

If you would like to view the .mi data output files that were taken in the video demonstration, please send us a message and we can send them to you.

Includes the following in purchase:

• 5500 AFM platform with 3-servo approach motor operation
• Environmental isolation chamber - a sealed sample compartment
• Head electronics box, and AC Mode control box (AAC only)
• N9520A small multipurpose scanner (37.5 μm x 37.5 μm max scan size, <9μm scan size for atomic resolution)
• 1x AAC-compatible nosepiece (also works for contact mode AFM, etc)
• Standard sample plate
• Table-top noise and vibration isolation chamber
• Standard Agilent overhead optical microscope viewing system
• Mini fiberoptic light source
• Up-to-date control computer with Windows 10 Pro and PicoView control software pre-installed, with a keyboard and mouse to interface and monitor for viewing.
• Box of several probes for tapping mode AFM.

Specifications (from the manufacturer, not measured specs):

• Small Scanner - Scan range 9 μm in XY, 2 μm in Z
• Noise level <1 Angstrom in XY, <0.2 Angstroms in Z
• Controller - Input Ten 16-bit channels
• Drive 5 channels ± 215 V, 24-bit
• Output Four 24-bit channels, ± 10 V
• Interface USB
• Power 100 – 120 V AC or 220 – 240 V AC 1A; 50 – 60 Hz
• Facilities Specifications - Acoustic noise < 75dBc, Temperature variation does not exceed ± 2°F, Humidity variation does not exceed ± 20% RH

This system is in "used" condition. As such, there may be cosmetic imperfections, small scratches, dents and dings, and small system quirks.

For sale separately, we also have more scanners (90 μm closed loop scanner, 9 μm multifunction), many nosepieces (AAC, MAC, CS-AFM, STM), sample plates (temperature controlled plate, pictured, and MAC Mode bottom plate), probes of many types, MAC Mode controllers (MAC and MAC III upgraded electronics), controllers and more. If you are interested in any of these, please let us know in advance of purchase of complete system. We will also sell these parts individually if you are interested.

We are selling just the system, we do not provide support, troubleshooting, or setup. There are other companies that provide those services if desired. The list price includes price of palletization and freight shipping for free (free shipping only applicable within the continental USA). If international freight shipping is required, buyer will be responsible for arranging shipping, and will be liable for the system as soon as it leaves custody of our facility (insurance is recommended).

From the manufacturer: "The Keysight 5500 is the ideal multiple-user research system for atomic force microscopy. As the high-performance flagship of Keysight’s AFM instrument line, the 5500 provides atomic-scale resolution and a wealth of unique technological features, including patented top-down scanning, ultra-precision temperature control, and industry leading environmental control. It is well suited for life science, materials science, polymer science, electrical characterization, and nanolithography applications. The intelligent, modular design of the 5500 permits the simple integration of an inverted optical microscope, numerous imaging modes, customizable sample handling plates, an electrochemistry kit, and a video microscope. In short, the versatile 5500 has been engineered to support almost every scientific AFM capability offered by Keysight.

Keysight’s industry-leading environmental isolation chamber (EIC) has been specifically designed to meet the many requirements of intricate, demanding atomic force microscopy and scanning probe microscopy research. The EIC mounts directly to the 5500 and provides a sealed sample compartment that is completely isolated from the rest of the system. Eight inlet/outlet ports permit the flow of many different gases into or out of the sample area. Keysight scanners reside outside the EIC, so they are protected from contamination, harsh gases, solvents, caustic liquids, and other damaging experimental conditions. With the EIC, humidity levels can be controlled, oxygen levels monitored and controlled, and reactive gases easily introduced into and purged from the sample chamber.

The 5500 utilizes Keysight’s PicoView, an imaging and analysis software package that offers 3D rendering capabilities. PicoView allows complete control of all scanning parameters and provides the flexibility required for more complex experiments. An integrated script editor and sample scripts are also included."