PolyHeater™ for MFP-3D™ Origin+,
BIO, and Infinity™ AFMs

Introduction

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The PolyHeater is a thermal accessory for most MFP-3D AFMs that allows controlled heating of dry samples from ambient
to 300°C, or from ambient to 400º C in the special high temperature PolyHeater+ version. The PolyHeater is designed for
imaging and measurements in ambient air and is ideal for materials science samples such as polymers, thin films and others.

The PolyHeater consists of a metal heating stage embeddedin ceramic and high performance plastic. The heating stage
can be used with a standard cantilever holder for heating up
to 250°C. For experiments between 250° and 300°C a hightemperature cantilever holder is included. Sample temperature
can be maintained to better than 0.2°C precision withaccuracy to 0.5°C. Typical temperature overshoots are lessthan 0.2°C.
The sample stage accepts magnetic AFM mounting discs
and has clips and threaded holes for other sample mounting
methods. Sample mounts of 12 mm in diameter arerecommended. Sample thicknesses to 2 mm are supported.
There are four 1/16” ports which can be used for inert gas
purging or electrical connections to the sample. The cell canbe fully sealed with a membrane that is included with the kit.
Thicker samples of 5-10 mm are possible when the cell is notsealed. The maximum coarse sample translation is 10 mm.

Environmental Controller –Closed Loop Accuracy
The PolyHeater requires the Environmental Controller, astate-of-the-art digital controller (purchased separately). The
built-in microprocessor maintains closed loop performance
independent of the AFM controller. All control andmeasurement functions are fully programmable through theMFP-3D software interface, including built-in capability fortemperature ramps. Fully integrated temperature informationis stored with each AFM image. SmartStart™ allows plugand play operation without the use of parameter files.

High Voltage Compatible

The PolyHeater sample stage allow easy sample mounting

5min.

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110
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321
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Syndiotactic polypropylene melted to 160°C, then allowed to crystallize
at 105°C. The initial image (top left) shows cooling after approximately
five minutes. The remaining images show the crystallization process
occurring after the amount of time shown, 80 µm scans.

1Specifications
The PolyHeater includes the heater stage, a high temperature
cantilever holder, and an accessory kit containing an initialsupply of consumable items required for operation. The
PolyHeater also requires the Environmental Controller, whichmust be purchased separately and can be shared with other
MFP-3D environmental control accessories.

Clamp Assembly
MembraneThreaded Clamp

Membrane/Bellows
Cantilever Holder(PEEK included)

Temperature control

Sample Clip Holder

Port Plugl H eats from ambient to 300°C (400°C for PolyHeater+)l 0 .2°C precision and 0.5°C accuracy with <0.2°C overshootEnvironmental control

Tubingl S ample chamber can be fully sealed to control
gas environment

Heating Sample StageO-ringl F our 1/16” access ports are provided for tubing
or electrical connections

Schematic of PolyHeater assembly

Sample compatibilityl S amples up to 20 mm diameter (12 mm recommended)and 2 mm thickness
l S amples may be manually positioned on the 20 mm
diameter heated stagel Supports up to 10 mm coarse sample translation
Cleaningl Swap with alcohol; not not immerse in fluidl Not autoclavable
System compatibilityl C ompatible with all MFP-3D AFMs except theMFP-3D Origin™
Environmental Controllerl Closed loop operationl SmartStart for plug and play operationl Operates at 110 or 220 VAC
l CE testedl Built-in microprocessor for temperature control
l Fully programmable through the MFP-3D software

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