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 __**OBSERVING PROCEDURES**__\\  __**OBSERVING PROCEDURES**__\\ 
-[[chara:operating_procedures#labprotocol|Lab Protocol]]\\ [[/Operating%20Procedures#chapter.labprep|Preparations in the Lab Prior to Observing]]\\  +[[chara:operating_procedures#lab_protocol|Lab Protocol]]\\  
-[[/Operating%20Procedures#chapter.controlroom|Setting up Computer in the Control Room]]\\ +[[chara:operating_procedures#preparations_in_the_lab_prior_to_observing|Preparations in the Lab Prior to Observing]]\\  
 +[[chara:operating_procedures#setting_up_computer_in_the_control_room|Setting up Computer in the Control Room]]\\ 
 [[/Text%20Commands%20for%20CHARA%20GUIs|Text Commands for CHARA GUIs]]\\  [[/Text%20Commands%20for%20CHARA%20GUIs|Text Commands for CHARA GUIs]]\\ 
 [[/Operating%20Procedures#chapter.observing_conditions|Observing Conditions]]\\  [[/Operating%20Procedures#chapter.observing_conditions|Observing Conditions]]\\ 
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 ====Lab Protocol==== ====Lab Protocol====
 \\ \\ {{/file/view/Picture_28.png/213864986/80x125/Picture_28.png|Picture_28.png}}{{/file/view/Picture_29.png/213865030/149x54/Picture_29.png|Picture_29.png}}\\ \\ __1.1 Lab Rules Intro__\\ \\  The CHARA optics lab is a building within a building and is intended to provide thermal and vibrational stability. The main goal of the CHARA lab rules is to keep all optics and equipment safe from any hazards. The crucial issue being misalignment of anything. The amount of dust and dander must be kept to a minimum.\\ \\ __ 1.2 The Metrology Laser__\\ \\  A high-powered infrared laser is used for the delay line metrology. This is an eye hazard, so before entering the lab check to make sure the red light above the door is not on. If the laser is activated, it is a must to put on IR-protective goggles. If you are not sure, wear the goggles.\\ \\ __ 1.3 General Lab Rules__\\ \\ Please remember that:\\  Procedures in the lab must be followed closely and failure to follow these rules will result in loss of lab privileges.\\ \\  • Before entering the lab, you must have a reason or tasks at hand.\\  • Lab booties/shoe covers must be worn by all. Throw out booties that have holes in them. The traction tape on the steps are particularly rough on booties so examine them before and after using them.\\  • Proper clothing is also important. Loose hanging jackets or garments can snag on mirrors or other exposed equipment and are better left outside of the lab until you are finished.\\  • Please be alert and move slowly and cautiously.\\  • When entering the lab make sure to walk across the sticky floor mat. If the mat isn’t sticky, remove the top layer. If this is close to the final layer please notify the staff.\\  • No more than three people are allowed in the lab at once unless it is 3 to 4 hours before observing time or there is some pressing need. Many bodies can create unwanted atmospheric effects. Besides, with too many people, it is too easy to bump into each other and the equipment.\\  • If you bump, hit, move or just tap anything in the slightest way, let us know.\\  • Never touch anything you have not been trained to use. If ever in any doubt, leave it alone and get someone who knows.\\  • Any unusual sounds, sights, movement of equipment, etc., should be noted.\\  • You must know the path of the laser beams, metrology or alignment. Stay out of their way especially right before observing. If you must go into the lab during this time don’t forget to put on IR-protective goggles.\\  • Access and use of the lab requires training. If a piece of equipment does not appear to be operating properly let us know immediately. Also if you are uncertain about a lab procedure or a step in the alignment sequence contact us before proceeding.\\ • When leaving the lab any time of the day, remember to turn off all lights (fluorescent and incandescent). Lights left on generate unnecessary heat in the lab.\\ \\ [[/Operating%20Procedures|Back to Main Menu]]\\ \\ \\ **Chapter 2: **Version 2. August 27, 2012 by Judit, Version 3 January 2015 by Norm, Version ? October 2017 by Norm\\  \\ \\ {{/file/view/Picture_28.png/213864986/80x125/Picture_28.png|Picture_28.png}}{{/file/view/Picture_29.png/213865030/149x54/Picture_29.png|Picture_29.png}}\\ \\ __1.1 Lab Rules Intro__\\ \\  The CHARA optics lab is a building within a building and is intended to provide thermal and vibrational stability. The main goal of the CHARA lab rules is to keep all optics and equipment safe from any hazards. The crucial issue being misalignment of anything. The amount of dust and dander must be kept to a minimum.\\ \\ __ 1.2 The Metrology Laser__\\ \\  A high-powered infrared laser is used for the delay line metrology. This is an eye hazard, so before entering the lab check to make sure the red light above the door is not on. If the laser is activated, it is a must to put on IR-protective goggles. If you are not sure, wear the goggles.\\ \\ __ 1.3 General Lab Rules__\\ \\ Please remember that:\\  Procedures in the lab must be followed closely and failure to follow these rules will result in loss of lab privileges.\\ \\  • Before entering the lab, you must have a reason or tasks at hand.\\  • Lab booties/shoe covers must be worn by all. Throw out booties that have holes in them. The traction tape on the steps are particularly rough on booties so examine them before and after using them.\\  • Proper clothing is also important. Loose hanging jackets or garments can snag on mirrors or other exposed equipment and are better left outside of the lab until you are finished.\\  • Please be alert and move slowly and cautiously.\\  • When entering the lab make sure to walk across the sticky floor mat. If the mat isn’t sticky, remove the top layer. If this is close to the final layer please notify the staff.\\  • No more than three people are allowed in the lab at once unless it is 3 to 4 hours before observing time or there is some pressing need. Many bodies can create unwanted atmospheric effects. Besides, with too many people, it is too easy to bump into each other and the equipment.\\  • If you bump, hit, move or just tap anything in the slightest way, let us know.\\  • Never touch anything you have not been trained to use. If ever in any doubt, leave it alone and get someone who knows.\\  • Any unusual sounds, sights, movement of equipment, etc., should be noted.\\  • You must know the path of the laser beams, metrology or alignment. Stay out of their way especially right before observing. If you must go into the lab during this time don’t forget to put on IR-protective goggles.\\  • Access and use of the lab requires training. If a piece of equipment does not appear to be operating properly let us know immediately. Also if you are uncertain about a lab procedure or a step in the alignment sequence contact us before proceeding.\\ • When leaving the lab any time of the day, remember to turn off all lights (fluorescent and incandescent). Lights left on generate unnecessary heat in the lab.\\ \\ [[/Operating%20Procedures|Back to Main Menu]]\\ \\ \\ **Chapter 2: **Version 2. August 27, 2012 by Judit, Version 3 January 2015 by Norm, Version ? October 2017 by Norm\\ 
-====PREPARATIONS IN THE LAB PRIOR TO OBSERVING====+====Preparations in the Lab Prior to Observing====
  \\ \\ These are routine tasks to be performed in and around the lab every evening to prepare the array for regular observations.\\ \\ __2.1 Starting the vacuum pump for the light pipes__\\ Go into vacuum pump shack\\   \\ \\ These are routine tasks to be performed in and around the lab every evening to prepare the array for regular observations.\\ \\ __2.1 Starting the vacuum pump for the light pipes__\\ Go into vacuum pump shack\\ 
  
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 \\ [[/Operating%20Procedures|Back To Main Menu]]\\ \\ \\ **Chapter 3:** (edited 2012Aug29 by Gail and Chris)\\  \\ [[/Operating%20Procedures|Back To Main Menu]]\\ \\ \\ **Chapter 3:** (edited 2012Aug29 by Gail and Chris)\\ 
  
-====SETTING UP COMPUTER IN THE CONTROL ROOM PRIOR TO OBSERVING====+====Setting up Computer in the Control Room====
  \\ \\ __3.1 General Overview of Computer Setup__\\   \\ \\ __3.1 General Overview of Computer Setup__\\ 
  
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