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| ====Lab Protocol==== | ====Lab Protocol==== | ||
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| ===1.1 Lab Rules Intro=== | ===1.1 Lab Rules Intro=== | ||
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| \\ 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.\\ | \\ 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.\\ | ||
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| ===1.2 The Metrology Laser=== | ===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.\\ |
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| - | 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.\\ | + | |
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| ===1.3 General Lab Rules=== | ===1.3 General Lab Rules=== | ||
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| Procedures in the lab must be followed closely and failure to follow these rules will result in loss of lab privileges.\\ | Procedures in the lab must be followed closely and failure to follow these rules will result in loss of lab privileges.\\ | ||
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| + | **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==== | ||
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| - | Version 2. August 27, 2012 by Judit, Version 3 January 2015 by Norm, Version ? October 2017 by Norm\\ | ||
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| These are routine tasks to be performed in and around the lab every evening to prepare the array for regular observations.\\ | These are routine tasks to be performed in and around the lab every evening to prepare the array for regular observations.\\ | ||
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| ===2.1 Starting the vacuum pump for the light pipes=== | ===2.1 Starting the vacuum pump for the light pipes=== | ||
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| Go into vacuum pump shack\\ | Go into vacuum pump shack\\ | ||
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| ===2.2 Filling IR cameras with LN2=== | ===2.2 Filling IR cameras with LN2=== | ||
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| Fill both chambers on the NIRO camera. Use the gloves and glasses provided on the shelf with the funnels and the thermos. It will normally take 1 liter of LN2 in the outer chamber and 1/2 liter in the inner chamber. Fill it until the LN2 bubbles out of the top. This camera is normally kept cool all the time, exceptions will be noted.\\ | Fill both chambers on the NIRO camera. Use the gloves and glasses provided on the shelf with the funnels and the thermos. It will normally take 1 liter of LN2 in the outer chamber and 1/2 liter in the inner chamber. Fill it until the LN2 bubbles out of the top. This camera is normally kept cool all the time, exceptions will be noted.\\ | ||
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| ===2.3 Alignment of the light path to the telescopes=== | ===2.3 Alignment of the light path to the telescopes=== | ||
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| Go into the lab. The green alignment laser on the light source table is used. To open necessary guis, use laptops or the two tablets inside lab. Tablets are the newest hand held units and are located on the west and south walls plugged into chargers.\\ | Go into the lab. The green alignment laser on the light source table is used. To open necessary guis, use laptops or the two tablets inside lab. Tablets are the newest hand held units and are located on the west and south walls plugged into chargers.\\ | ||
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| ===2.5 Starting up OPLE and Metrology=== | ===2.5 Starting up OPLE and Metrology=== | ||
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| Go to OPLE racks\\ | Go to OPLE racks\\ | ||
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| ===2.6 Final steps in the lab=== | ===2.6 Final steps in the lab=== | ||
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| + | **Chapter 3: **(edited 2012Aug29 by Gail and Chris) | ||
| ====Setting up Computer in the Control Room==== | ====Setting up Computer in the Control Room==== | ||
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| - | (edited 2012Aug29 by Gail and Chris)\\ | ||
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| ===3.1 General Overview of Computer Setup=== | ===3.1 General Overview of Computer Setup=== | ||
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| ===3.2 After aligning the lab, you can turn on the following from the POWER GUI:=== | ===3.2 After aligning the lab, you can turn on the following from the POWER GUI:=== | ||
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| ===3.3 Open servers required for observing=== | ===3.3 Open servers required for observing=== | ||
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| * Open Metrology Laser (METLAS) gui, (upper right of screen 3), this gui usually remains open. | * Open Metrology Laser (METLAS) gui, (upper right of screen 3), this gui usually remains open. | ||
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| - | ===3.4 Open Telescope GUIs from the menu===\\ | + | ===3.4 Open Telescope GUIs from the menu=== |
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| * On the main tab for each telescope gui, click [ON] under Television to turn on the TV screen | * On the main tab for each telescope gui, click [ON] under Television to turn on the TV screen | ||
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| - | ===3.5 Open GUIs required for observing from the menu under GTK:===\\ | + | ===3.5 Open GUIs required for observing from the menu under GTK:=== |
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| ===3.6 Using the Cosmic Debris job sequencer=== | ===3.6 Using the Cosmic Debris job sequencer=== | ||
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| Open Cosmic Debris, CD for short, - Primary from the menu and move to screen 4\\ | Open Cosmic Debris, CD for short, - Primary from the menu and move to screen 4\\ | ||
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| ===3.7 Turn on metrology laser and home the carts=== | ===3.7 Turn on metrology laser and home the carts=== | ||
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| Turning on the metrology laser\\ | Turning on the metrology laser\\ | ||
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| ===3.8 Synchronizing the clocks=== | ===3.8 Synchronizing the clocks=== | ||
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| * Pico 2 | * Pico 2 | ||
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| - | 3.10 See the instruments page for information about starting different instruments at the beginning of the night: | + | ===3.10 See the instruments page for information about starting different instruments at the beginning of the night:=== |
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| * You may want to find a bright star near your first target to check the pointing of the telescopes. The [FIND STAR] button on the Telescope Control Tab can be useful in finding a suitable, bright star. There is also a printed list of bright stars in order of RA in the binder on the left side of the control room desk. If your first target is bright, then you may slew to it first. | * You may want to find a bright star near your first target to check the pointing of the telescopes. The [FIND STAR] button on the Telescope Control Tab can be useful in finding a suitable, bright star. There is also a printed list of bright stars in order of RA in the binder on the left side of the control room desk. If your first target is bright, then you may slew to it first. | ||
| - | * Enter the HD number of the star into Cosmic Debris using the Object or Calibrator Tabs. Click the [HD] button to register the entry. (Alternatively, | + | * Enter the HD number of the star into Cosmic Debris using the Object or Calibrator Tabs. Click the [HD] button to register the entry. (Alternatively, |
| * Check to make sure that EL/AZ reported by Cosmic Debris are correct and safe for pointing (never point below 15-20 degrees elevation). It is recommended to initialize the telescopes on a target between 40-70 degrees elevation. | * Check to make sure that EL/AZ reported by Cosmic Debris are correct and safe for pointing (never point below 15-20 degrees elevation). It is recommended to initialize the telescopes on a target between 40-70 degrees elevation. | ||
| * Hit the WHEN button for your first star to see a plot of cart positions and when it is in delay. Enter the ideal reference cart position into the REF text window on the Cosmic Debris Control Tab. Click the [REF] button to send the reference cart position to OPLE. | * Hit the WHEN button for your first star to see a plot of cart positions and when it is in delay. Enter the ideal reference cart position into the REF text window on the Cosmic Debris Control Tab. Click the [REF] button to send the reference cart position to OPLE. | ||
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