Access and usage details

Anytime access

Anytime access can be requested via email after the completion of 3 independent sessions with Daytime access.

Usage requirements

  • No usage within 3 months of Check-Off will result in loss of instrument access.
  • No usage for 6 months will result in loss of Anytime access.
  • No usage for 12 months will result in loss of instrument access.

*Access can be regained with an additional Check-Off session with staff.*

Training flow and course specifics

flow chart showing progression of training to use the Xenocs Xeuss 3.0 S.A.X.S. / W.A.X.S. tool, as described in tables throughout the rest of the page

SAXS Transmission Training

Description Introduction to scattering theory and methods
Prerequisite SAXS Introduction
Requirement 2 in-person training sessions with staff (2-3 hours each)
Permissions Daytime booking with PPMS with Check-Off

SAXS Transmission Training

Description Training with Xeuss controls for transmission measurements
Prerequisite SAXS Introduction
Requirement 2 in-person training sessions with staff (2-3 hours each)
Permissions Daytime booking with PPMS with Check-Off

GISAXS/GIWAXS Training

Description Training with Xeuss controls for Grazing Incidence measurements
Prerequisite SAXS Introduction
Requirement 2 in-person training sessions with staff (2 -3 hours each)
Permissions Use of GISAXS stage

USAXAS Training

Description Training with Bonse-Hart geometry
Prerequisite SAXS Transmission Training
Requirement 2 in-person training sessions with staff (3-4 hours each)
Permissions Use of Bonse-Hart geometry

BioCUBE Manual Loading Training

Description Training with manual controls for BioCUBE module
Prerequisite SAXS Transmission Training
Requirement 1 in-person training session with staff (2 hours)
Permissions Use of BioCUBE Module (manual)

BioCUBE Robotic Loading Training

Description Training with robotic controls for BioCUBE module
Prerequisite BioCUBE Manual Loading Training
Requirement 1 in-person training session with staff (2 hours)
Permissions Use of Pipetting Robot