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Table Top Shadow Moiré User Manual

2.1

1. Turn the TTSM system on.

a. Ensure that the TTSM System is correctly connected to the computer (see

Section A.2).

b. Turn on the light source and ensure that it is set to 100% power.

2. Run Surface Measurement by clicking the Surface Measurement button in the

Studio Manager bar on the left side of the screen. A start-up splash screen appears

while the software initializes. Refer to the Surface Measurement User Manual for

operating procedures.

3. To access the sample tray, push firmly inward on the front of the sample drawer.

This will release the catch that holds the drawer closed, allowing the sample tray

to be pulled towards the user. Place all samples on the tray so that they are

oriented in line with the tray and parallel with each other.

4. Push the sample drawer closed until the catch engages. The system is now ready

to begin operation.

2.2

The TTSM has a rocker switch on the back, near the main power cord, that serves

as the master on/off switch.

2.3

Both gratings and lenses can be swapped out to change the field of view, data

density, and Z-resolution requirements (see Table 1.1 for details). In order to swap

gratings, open the system doors and carefully lift out the old grating before putting a new

one in its place. To replace a lens, open the door and unscrew the old lens from the

camera, then screw on a new one.

2.4

Maintaining a clean grating is critical to optimizing measurement resolution and

reducing measurement noise when using shadow moiré. Gratings should be cleaned on

an as needed basis, when dust collects on the top surface or fingerprints are present.

Gratings should be cleaned with a lint free cloth or wipe and typically with a mild glass

cleaner or 30-70% IPA solution. The etched lines in the grating surface are not easily

removed. Users are free to press firmly on the grating and wipe in multiple directions to

clean the grating surface effectively. If the grating is removed for cleaning, be careful not

to drop it, as they are relatively fragile.

2 System Set-up and Use

Note: Refer to the cleaning product precautions for any

personal protection equipment needed and for disposal

of soiled cloths.

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