Data Collection at SER-CAT Learn some information that you need to collect high-quality crystallography data at SER-CAT. This page covers the SERGUI data organization protocols, wavelength configuration, automated sample mounting systems, and complete collection procedures for native and MAD experiments. Access step-by-step guides, alignment tools, and troubleshooting resources for successful remote or on-site data collection. Data Collection Features & Tools Select a topic below to learn more about each data collection feature: Data Collection Protocols Choose from default naming, Excel spreadsheet imports, or pre-defined templates to organize your data and prevent accidental file overwrites. Energy & Wavelength Configuration Configure wavelength settings for variable (22-ID-D: 6-24 keV) or fixed (22-ID-E: 12.7 keV) energy experiments including MAD/SAD phasing. Beamline Tools & Standards Access robot-controlled YAG crystals, alignment pins, and trypsin standards for beam alignment and goniometer verification. Automated Sample Mounting Robotic systems provide automated Unipuck handling with 30-second mount cycles and capacity for 20-30 pucks on both beamlines. Data Collection Procedures Step-by-step workflows guide you through native data collection, MAD experiments, sample rastering, and helical scans. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) A certain number of questions tend to arise frequently; you might be able to find your answer below: Useful Reminders are included in this pdf, including answers to: I started a data collection and I see blank images with no diffraction APS stored beam was lost and it just came back; what should I do? I can not see my sample I am not able to open the "sergui" program I collected some data sets and I would like to quickly look at auto-processing results Where can I find the beam center values? I sent too many samples and have lost track of which crystals I have already mounted; do you have that information somewhere? My NX-client fails to connect to the SER-CAT computers
