Safematic high vacuum carbon coater
Safematic CCU-010 HV sets new standards for fully automated benchtop carbon coating with an impressive high vacuum performance that ensures high quality coating for high resolution SEM and TEM applications. A self-contained plug-in-style carbon thread evaporation head module delivers high quality carbon films with unsurpassed ease of use and servicing.
The CT-010 carbon coater module can precisely control carbon film thickness and terminate evaporation at user-defined thicknesses. The process uses the on-board quartz film thickness measurement system in combination with pulsed evaporation to track the increase in carbon film thickness and then adjust the evaporation current as it nears the user-defined thickness, typically in the range of 2-15nm for TEM coating applications.
- Fully automated high vacuum carbon coater
- Suitable for SEM carbon coating for EDS/WDS and for high quality TEM carbon support films
- Pulsed carbon evaporation for finer coating
- Standard and gentle operating modes
- Self-contained, plug-in style coating modules
- Integral, oil-free, high vacuum turbomolecular pumping
- Compact footprint (no external pumping required)
- Multiple carbon coating runs before source change
- Dual-location quartz crystal film thickness monitor
- Intuitive, touch-screen control
- Easy upgrade to add high resolution sputter coating
- 100mm diameter chamber with simple upgrade to large chamber (150mm/6″ specimens)
- Superb Swiss quality and reliability
CT-010 carbon coating module
The Safematic CT-010 carbon coating module is a unique carbon fibre evaporation system – featuring a proprietary (patented) automatic carbon fibre spooling system combined with pulsed evaporation.
The CT-010 automatically advances the carbon thread after each evaporation enabling up to 50 carbon coating runs without the need to change the carbon fibre source – a huge advantage over labour intensive single shot or double shot carbon coaters.
The CT-010 features dual carbon coating modes to suit requirements:
- Standard carbon coating mode for most routine carbon coating applications
- Gentle carbon coating for very thin films and/or temperature sensitive samples
FTM film thickness monitor
A dual-position film thickness monitor (FTM) measurement system monitors and terminates the coating process at a user-defined thickness.
The plug-in monitoring quartz crystal and holder can be moved between the centre of the specimen stage and the outside, to accommodate different specimen sizes and layouts.
Oil free, high vacuum pumping
CCU-010 HV has a fully integrated Pfeiffer Hi Pace 80 turbomolecular pump backed by a compact Vacuubrand MD1 Vario-SP membrane pump. With both contained in the main console, this oil-free pumping system delivers class-leading vacuum performance (to 2 x 10-6mbar) all in a compact instrument with a footprint of only 35 x 55cm.
- Configuring a CCU-010HV
- Specimen stages
- Accessories
- Glow discharge options
- Software options
- Remote control
- Specification
- About Safematic
- Cleaning and maintenance
To configure a working CCU-010 HV high vacuum carbon coater you will require the following:
- CCU-010 HV base unit inclusive of a standard specimen stage
- CT-010 carbon fibre coating module
- Optional alternative specimen stages, such as RS-010 or PS-006
- Other optional accessories (e.g. glow discharge) as required
- Additional 300015 carbon fibre thread (2m on a spool) if required
Please add your required items using the quote buttons below and we will endeavour to provide your quotation as quickly as possible
Rotation and rotary planetary stages
A choice of easily exchangeable specimen stages, all with height and tilt angle adjustments, is available for the CCU-010 HV.
- CCU-010 HV includes a standard plug-in style 80mm diameter specimen stage.
- For specimens requiring rotation the optional RS-010 rotation stage is available.
- For specimens with very irregular surfaces, or for particulates and spheres, the PS-006 rotary planetary stage is recommended.
3. Rotary Planetary Stage
1. Standard Stage
2. Rotary Stage
Weight: 0.2kg
Number of specimen stub holders: 20
Rotation direction:: Clockwise
Speed: 6-120 rpm
Weight: 0.2kg
Number of sample stub holders: 6
Rotation direction of table: Clockwise
Speed (specimen table): 0-20rpm
Rotation direction (specimen stub holders): Anticlockwise
Speed (specimen stub holders): 0-65rpm
HS-010 vacuum storage system
The HS-010 is a compact vacuum storage system that allows a second CCU-010 coating head, additional stage and sputter coater targets to be stored under vacuum when not in use. There is no requirement for a separate pump as the CCU-010 can be used to pump down the storage unit.
For further information please see: Flyer HS-010 head storage unit
GD-010 Glow discharge unit
The GD-010 is a plug-in glow discharge unit specifically designed for use with the CT-010 carbon thread evaporation head.
It consists of:
- Height adjustable glow ring with shielding
- High voltage power supply
- High voltage plug-in connector
- Process gas plug-in connector
- Process pressure regulation valve
- Process gas connection through CT-010 carbon thread evaporation head
ET-010 plasma cleaning stage
The ET-010 plasma cleaning specimen stage is designed for the pre-treatment (or post-treatment) of specimens in combination with a coating process. Samples can be pre-cleaned to remove light hydrocarbon surface contamination prior to sputter coating or carbon coating without the need to break vacuum. The ET-010 can also be used for the hydrophobic to hydrophilic surface conversion of TEM carbon films using an air plasma.
Click here for detailed information: Flyer ET-010 etching unit
Coating Lab software provides easy access to comprehensive coating and process data for audit or quality control processes.
The Windows-based software records key data as real-time curves in a graphical format: vacuum pressure, current, voltage, carbon coating and sputter coating rate, coating thickness and specimen temperature.
The CCU-010 is connected to a PC using a USB cable, with Coating LAB automatically establishing a connection to the coater. Password protected tools for configuring the system and updating the firmware are included.
RAM: 512MB
Memory 32 Bit: 850MB
Memory 64 Bit: 2GB
System requirements SW
Server operating system: Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2012 (64-Bit-Edition), Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows Server 2008 SP2
RC-010 is Windows-based software that allows the CCU-010 to be remotely controlled and monitored from an external computer, for example when using the coater inside a glovebox. The GUI allows easy set up and selection of sputtering and carbon coating recipes and comes ready with user editable recipes with optimal settings for the most common metal sputtering targets and carbon evaporation. Connection from a laptop or computer to the CCU-010 HV coating system is via a USB cable.
Minimum system requirements:
Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7 SP1, minimum 512MB of RAM, screen resolution 1024×768 or higher, USB 2.0 Interface
Brochure download:RC-010_remote control software.
Dimensions
Dimensions (unpacked): L 570 x W 360 x H 350mm. 25kg
Glass cylinder: Ø 120mm (DN 100 ISO-KF compatible)
Implosion guard: Plastic splinter shield around the glass cylinder
Targets: Ø 54mm and thickness up to 3mm
Coating time: 0.5 to 990s
Coating current: 10-100mA
Pumping: Integrated, oil-free turbomolecular and membrane pumps
Ultimate vacuum: <2 x 10-6mbar
Vacuum measurement: Pirani and cold cathode gauges
Display: 115 x 86mm, TFT graphical display
Specimen stage: Ø 80mm, height adjustment 0-50mm, tilt 0-45°
Film thickness measurement: Dual-position film thickness monitoring system. Piezoelectric crystal: frequency 6MHz, Ø 14mm, thickness 0.4mm.
Electrical: Plug C14, 90-260VAC, 47-63 Hz, 500W
Process gas connections: Process gas: Ø 6mm, venting gas: Ø 6mm, plasma gas: Ø 6mm
Electrical: Connector socket C13, secured with 10A therm. circuit breaker
Located in Switzerland’s St. Gallen Rhine Valley – a region long renowned for expertise in vacuum and coating technology – Safematic GmbH manufactures technology-leading, highly innovative vacuum coating systems for electron microscopy and thin film applications. Labtech is delighted to offer Safematic sputter coaters, carbon coaters and accessories to our customers in the UK and Ireland.
Cleaning the PS-006 rotary planetary stage:Cleaning PS-006
High vacuum carbon coater ordering information:
Base unit and carbon coating module
To configure a working CCU-010 HV system please add the base unit and carbon head module to your quote and then add any other accessories from the list of options below:
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CCU-010 HV (high vacuum)
Safematic CCU-010 HV compact, fully automatic, high vacuum (oil-free) coating system.
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CT-010 carbon coating module
Carbon fibre thread evaporation module with unique thread tracking system, allowing up to 50 coatings without having to break vacuum and replenish the carbon source. Controlled, automatic pulse evaporation modes give optimal coating control and film quality. Easy-fit electrical and pneumatic interface to CCU-010 LV and CCU-010 HV platforms. Includes one 300015 carbon thread on coil 2m.
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Large chamber option – for samples up to 6″ (152mm) in diameter
The LC-006 is a large chamber option that replaces the standard glass chamber and allows specimens up to 6” (152mm) to be coated.
A sample holder for 6” wafers is included, other holders can be fitted. The LC-006 can be retrofitted to existing CCU-010 coaters.
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LC-006 large chamber for CCU-0010 coaters
The LC-006 is a large chamber option that replaces the standard glass chamber and allows specimens up to 6” (152mm) to be coated. The chamber is made of aluminium therefore does not require an implosion guard. The LC-006 includes a sample holder for 6” wafers, but other holders can be fitted.
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Specimen stages
Please select additional specimen stages from the options below
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RS-010 rotary table
Plug-in style rotary specimen table with smooth adjustment of table height, tilt angle and rotational speed. The 80mm diameter stage has locations for up to 20 standard (13 mm) SEM pin stubs or five 25mm stubs. On request other sizes and styles of SEM stubs can be accommodated.
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PS-006 planetary gear table
Consisting of base plate for connection to the tilt and height adjustable specimen table of the CCU-010 base unit. Specimen holders for six large (Ø 25.4mm) or six small (Ø12.7mm) SEM pin stubs. DC micro-motor for rotation and planetary movement, quartz sensor (centre), speed control: 0-100%, rotation: 0-20rpm approximately, planets: 0-65rpm approximately
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ST-010 object slide table
ST-010 specimen stage for microscopy slides. Comprises base plate connected to the tilt and height adjustable specimen table of the CCU-010 base unit. For two microscopy slides 76 x 26mm or one slide 76 x 52mm. Can also be used for coverslips. Twelve M2 threaded holes for S-clips. Two FTM quartz crystal positions (centre and edge). Six mounting clips M2 included.
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Rotary support for PS-006
Rotary support for use with the PS-006 planetary gear stage. Includes slip-on specimen holder which converts the planetary gear stage into a rotary stage. Twelve M2 threads for mounting specimens or for the using S-clips. Six mounting clips M2 included.
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Glow discharge and plasma cleaning
Safematic offer a choice of glow discharge / etching options for the CCU-010 HV carbon coating unit
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GD-010 glow discharge
Glow discharge attachment for hydrophilic/hydrophobic treatment (rendering) of substrates (e.g. TEM carbon support films). Fully integrated to allow post-treatment of carbon films without the need to break vacuum after carbon coating
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ET-010 integrated plasma stage
Plasma cleaning accessory for the pre-treatment (cleaning) or after-treatment (glow discharge effect) of specimens in combination with a coating process.
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Remote control software and Coating LAB
Safematic offer software options for retrieval of coating data for audit purposes or for remote control of the instrument
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Coating LAB software
Coating LAB Windows-based software can be installed on a laptop for monitoring and documenting coating processes. Fully automatic logs and charts containing all process-related data can be exported as screenshots or CSV files for Office applications. Available information includes process vacuum, current and voltage along with film thickness and coating rates (Internet connection required). Coating-LAB will allow remote service access for error diagnosis and process optimisation.
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RC-010 software for remote control of CCU-010
Windows-based RC-010 remote control software allows Safematic CCU-010 coaters to be run remotely for the control, monitoring and analysis of coating processes, for example in a glove box. The RC-010 comes ready with pre-defined recipes with optimal settings for the most common metal sputtering targets as well as for carbon. Requires connection from a laptop or computer (not supplied) to the CCU-010 coating system via a USB cable.
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Head module storage
For combined coating systems with more than one coating head module a storage unit can be used to store the one not in use under vacuum.
Replacement carbon fibre
Additional carbon thread on a spool
