Tecnai F20 Manuel utilisateur
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The Tecnai F20 cryo electron microscope is a high resolution electron microscope that can be operated at
120 or 200kV. This microscope is equipped with a Field Emission Gun (FEG) as its illumination source and is
suitable for data collection of negative stained as well as cryo preserved samples. Three different types of
holders are available for use: a room temperature (RT) for setup and 0degree tilt data collection, a Fischione
RT holder for collecting random conical tilt negativestained images, and two cryo TEM holders for vitrified
samples (Gatan 626). The TF20 is equipped with a 4k by 4k Gatan UltraScan CCD camera for digital image
collection.Thecompustageofthemicroscopeallowsforprecisemovementsandtiltstoupto+/70degrees.
Themicroscope’smainpartsareshownbelow:
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The microscope is controlled by a computer seating underneath the desk. It is critical that no foreign objects
are inserted in this computer (software and especially thumb drives or any external drive) as they could
containviruses/malwarethatwouldputthecomputerandmicroscopeatrisk.
A user account will be created for you when you have completed training and proven that you can safely
operate the microscope. Data can ONLY be retrieved the next day as it is copied nightly to the support
computer that is behind the curtain. This computer is supported by the CSB and external drives can be
installed on it to save data. Each micrograph is ~65MB in size, thus, data retrieval and removal of it is
important to keep data collection uninterrupted. Each month (or as needed) the Lab Manager will send a
reminder for people to remove their data. Both the support computer and the microscope computer have
limitedstoragespaceandtheyarenotforlongtermdatastorage.
Two pieces of software control the microscope and digital camera, the Tecnai User Interface which connect
the user with the microscope, and Gatan Digital Micrograph (DM). Each day a cryo cycle (or bake out cycle) is
runattheendofthedayandthecameramustberetracted.
Before leaving the room: Close the Column Valves and put the screen down. This ensures that
contaminationandirradiationtothesamplesarekeptataminimumandalsoprotectsthemicroscope.
The Lab Manager is available to assist with data collection when needed and is always available for
troubleshooting. Any problems or concerns must be notified immediately, this ensures that repairs happen in
atimelymannerandkeepsdowntimetoaminimum.
F20ProtocolforinsertingRTholderandGatan626cryoholder
I. StartUp
II. Sampleloading(atRT)
III. Alignments
IV. Sampleloading(cryo)
V. EndofSession
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I. StartUp(Donotproceediftheseconditionsarenotmet.PleaseremembertonotifyEMmanagerof
anyconcernsorproblems)
1. Check that the Vac and HT buttons are lit on microscope
panel. If the Vac and/or HT buttons are not lit, please contact
labmanagerimmediately,donotproceedanyfurther.
2. Ensure that the camera unit is on (check side cabinet, on the
left of the microscope). All 3 switches on the box should be
on (in the up position) and temperature should read 25°C.
(DoublecheckwithEMManagerifunsure)
3. Log in to the microscope computer using your username
and password. Do not insert foreign objects on this computer,
it is essential for controlling the microscope (do not
charge your phone or other electronic devices; do not insert
USB or external hard drives; only retrieve data from support
computersittingbehindthecurtain(dataiscopiednightly)).
4. Open the Tecnai User Interface and Digital Micrograph applications by double clicking on the
icons.
5. Check that the High Tension (HT), Operate and Power buttons are lit (yellow) on the Tecnai User
Interface. If they are not, please contact the lab manager immediately, do not proceed any
further.
6. Verify that the microscope is at the appropriate operating voltages (HT at 200kV and extraction
voltageat3850V).
7. Check that the microscope status says Column
Valves (button on user interface is yellow). This
means that the column valves are closed (For
the column valves, yellow = closed; grey =
open).
8. Check the Vacuum Overview page by clicking
on the Tecnai User Interface lower right menu.
IGP1 should read 6 and IGP4 should be at or
near 1 (unless it's the summer, in which case it
will be hovering around 610). The IGPs
maintain the vacuum on different parts of the
microscope. IGP1 and IGP 4 maintain the
vacuum on the column itself, therefore, to
minimize contamination of the sample and
(more importantly) of the column, the
microscopeshouldONLYbeoperatedwhenthesevaluesareintheoptimalrange.
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9. Fill the liquid nitrogen dewar. You'll need to fill it 2x initially. The first time a lot of LN2 will quickly
boil off. Wait 1015 mins after initial fill up and then top off. This should last ~4hrs. In total, for an
8hr work day, you'll need to fill the anticontaminator 3x. Check every 24 hours and add nitrogen
asneeded.
10. Ifalltheseconditionsaremet,youareOKtoproceed.
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II. Roomtemperature(RT)holderinsertion:
Thecompustage:
The compustage is composed of the airlock and the stage itself. The stage is computer controlled (can move
in X, Y and Z as needed, and also tilt). The airlock separates the holder from ambient. A timer is set when
inserting samples so as to evacuate (with assistance from the Turbo pump) the airlock and ensure that the
vacuum of the microscope is maintained. The part of the holder beyond the Oring will be in contact with the
high vacuum of the scope. Do not, under any circumstances touch this area. The oil from your fingers will
contaminate the vacuum as well as your sample. This will cause the vacuum to crash or at the very least
degrade(thereadingsinIGPs1and4willnotbeoptimal).DonottouchanythingbeyondtheOring.
Schematicofthecompustage(from:http://zhanglab.net/tem_help/tem/spechand.htm)
• Alignments should be done with either a platinum iridium specimen (PtIR) or a waffle grid (with
or without latex spheres). This grid should be carefully mounted on the room temperature (RT)
holder and returned to its proper receptacle once you're done aligning the microscope. If you
can't find either grid or you lose it, notify the EM manager immediately. Do not touch anything
in the rod with your bare hands, especially beyond the Orings, or you’ll contaminate the
rod,yoursampleandthemicroscope.
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Procedure:
During specimen insertion and retraction you should not need to use considerable force to load
specimens. Do not force or jam anything.It could damage the compustage and/or holder. Contact
the EM manager if you notice anything unusual (noises, smells, sounds, anything out of the ordinary
couldsignaltrouble.Whenindoubt,pleaseask).
1. MakesurethattheColumnValvesareclosed(SetupTab,ColumnValvesclosedisyellow).
2. Verifythattheredlightonthecompustageisoff.
3. Make sure the stage is at 0,0,0 in X, Y and Z by going to the Search Tab, Stage 2 menu, flaput
window,andclickonHolder.Thiswill'Home'thestage.
4. Turn on the Turbo pump on the Setup Tab (click on Turbo On, the button will go from grey to
orangeandwhentheturboisready,itwillbeyellow).
5. GettheRTholder,removetheplasticcoveringattheend.
6. With the tool that's in the back part of the mounting station, place it in the small orifice in the tip
area(seepicture)andcarefullylifttheclamp(from3o'clockto12o'clock).
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7. Carefully place your grid in the opening on the tip. Make sure it resides in the circular recess of
thetip.
8. With the tool, carefully bring down the clamp until it securely fastens the grid and clamp. Do
thiswithcaresoastoavoidjammingtheringontothegrid.
9. Return the tool to its resting place. Replace the plastic covering on the tip. Turn the holder
upside down and gently tap the back (black part) a few times to verify that the clamp was
positionedproperlyandthatthegridismountedcorrectlyandstaysinplace.
10. Taketheholderoutoftheplasticcoverandalignitspintothe3o’clockposition.
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11. Carefully insert the holder in this position, then turn to the 5 o’clock position (this aligns the pin
tothe‘Close’wordontheoutsideofthecompustage.
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12. If the airlock is engaged, the red light will light up on the compustage. Once the airlock is
engaged,donotpush,jamorotherwiseforcetheholderintothecompustage.
13. SelectSingleTiltHolderontheTecnaiUserInterface.
14. Therewillbeawaittimeof6090swhiletheairlockisevacuated.
15. WatchoutforwhentheredlightturnsoffandthecounterontheUserInterfacereaches
0s.
16. Securely turn the RT holder from the 5 o'clock position to the 12 o'clock position and gently
guidetherestoftheholderintothecolumn.
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17. Makesuretheblackpartoftheholderisflushwiththecompustage.
18. TurnofftheTurbopump.
19. Wait~10minutestoopenthecolumnvalves,soastogivetimetothestagetostabilize
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