VI Shutdown Procedure

1. Be sure that all samples are removed from the microscope and the sample holders
2. Turn off the monitor for the Kevex unit (to the right of the console)
3. Sign off on the userlog with the following information:
   • Date off
   • Type of work that was done (SEI, BEI, EDS, ECP....)
   • Film and other consumable used
   • Vacuum at finish
   • Accelerating Voltage Used
   • Emission current at saturation
   • ANY PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED, NO MATTER HOW SMALL

4. Remove all samples and possessions from the SEM room and clean up used film...etc.
5. Turn off room lights and shut door on way out
6. Fill out CMRA Charge Sheet and turn in to the Lab Specialist or the charge sheet folder in the mail slots (located across from the 2 computers in the main room of 12C)

Return to the start of the Standard Operating Procedure

Return to the previous step

• Jump to the Emergency Operating Procedure
• Jump to the Qualification Procedure
• Jump to Logging-In
• Jump to Loading a Sample in a holder
• Jump to Inserting a Sample into the Microscope
• Jump to Bringing the Microscope to Operating Conditions
• Jump to Aligning the Microscope
• Jump to Removing the Sample