The solid-state and microprobe endstations at the SXRMB operate under ultra-high vacuum conditions to prevent X-ray photons from losing energy due to interactions with air molecules, ensuring high-quality fluorescence and total electron yield (TEY) data measurements. The venting procedure of the sample chamber is performed manually every time a user changes the sample, which poses a risk of damage to the beamline detectors and Be windows.

The project to automate the venting/pumpdown procedure of the sample chamber is currently in progress. This project is aimed to improve beamline efficiency and simplify the data collection process.