JEOL JSM-6060
Installation and Configuration
JSM-6060
Information on troubleshooting and setting up the SEM hardware
Control Computer
Information on setting up the computer used to run the JEOL software
System Requirements
Hardware:
- PC with PCI slot(s) (>4GB RAM uncecessary)
- AHA-2940 SCSI card to communicate with SEM
Software:
- MS Windows 32 bit (Windows 7 Pro tested)
- MS Windows update package since online support no longer exists
- SCSI Driver
Roughing Vacuum Pump
The vacuum pump that came with this machine is an ULVAC Model G-100DB. It was leaking oil from the front seal which had to be replaced prior to use. The following parts were purchased.
- Front outer seal
- Replacement bearing
- Front inner seal
Chiller
A water chiller is needed to cool the oil diffusion pump used in the machine. In this JSM-6060 this is the only component that is water cooled.
Voltage Converter
The JSM-6060 was developed by a Japanese company and runs on the Japanese standard 100V. A converter was purchased to transform the 120V US standard to 100V. The machine can run on 50/60Hz so no additional power conditioning is needed.
Cleaning Supplies
This JSM-6060 was purchased from a surplus company and was very dirty. Even a "clean" SEM may not be clean enough for operation. The following supplies were used to clean the system.
- Everclear (yes, that one)
- Texwipe TX1036
Testing & Work log
September 23, 2026
Picked up a couple of computers donated to me by the DFW hacking community to use as the SEM control computer. Installed Windows 7 Pro 64 bit (an EPIC pain) to discover in the end that only 32 bit Windows will work!
September 24, 2026
Downloaded and installed Windows 7 Pro 32 bit.