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 [[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1b1f0pgeeKOx5NO-jUOCbFM-e7b9GL8iBMFijD1B3Qc8/edit#|Telescope AO User Manual]]\\ [[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1b1f0pgeeKOx5NO-jUOCbFM-e7b9GL8iBMFijD1B3Qc8/edit#|Telescope AO User Manual]]\\
 [[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TnLxWaAw42DZwh7l6_wPfe_CpIfT935_aShK0ymBX1o|WFS TT Alignment and Usage]]\\ [[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TnLxWaAw42DZwh7l6_wPfe_CpIfT935_aShK0ymBX1o|WFS TT Alignment and Usage]]\\
-{{:chara:files:tiptilt_splitters_change.pdf|Tip-tilt Splitters Change}}+{{:chara:files:tiptilt_splitters_change.pdf|Tip-tilt Splitters Change}} \\ 
 +{{:chara:files:beaconrecoveryinstructions.pdf|E2 AOB Dichroic Recovery Document}} \\ 
 +{{:chara:files:e1_hut_coms_recovery.pdf|E1 HuT and Cooler Communications Recovery}}
  
 +{{:chara:files:twfs_faint_objects.pdf|TWFS Faint Object Instructions}} \\
 [[:chara:coude_alignment_procedure|Coude alignment procedure]] - Updated 2021Jun01\\ [[:chara:coude_alignment_procedure|Coude alignment procedure]] - Updated 2021Jun01\\
 [[:chara:horizons|Telescope Horizon Limits]]\\ [[:chara:horizons|Telescope Horizon Limits]]\\
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 [[:chara:instruments|Observing Logs]]\\ [[:chara:instruments|Observing Logs]]\\
 [[:chara:fringe_offsets|Recent fringe offsets]]\\ [[:chara:fringe_offsets|Recent fringe offsets]]\\
 +[[:chara:glass_offsets|Recent glass offsets]]\\
 [[:chara:instruments|Software setup for specific instruments]]\\ [[:chara:instruments|Software setup for specific instruments]]\\
-[[:chara:classic_faint_object_procedures|Classic Faint Object Procedures]]\\+[[:chara:classic_faint_object_procedures|Classic Faint Object Procedures]] 
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 CHARA Array Operating Procedures\\ CHARA Array Operating Procedures\\
-Copyright © 2005-2020 The CHARA Team\\ +Copyright © 2005-2021 The CHARA Team\\ 
-Last updated: 2020-1-22\\+Last updated: 2021-08-10\\
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 === Preparations in the Lab Prior to Observing === === Preparations in the Lab Prior to Observing ===
  
-27 AUG 2012 by Judit, Current version 17 JAN 2020 by Norm+27 AUG 2012 by Judit, Current version 10 Aug 2021 by Chris
  
 These are routine tasks to be performed in and around the lab every evening to prepare the array for regular observations. Note that there is a new Daily Alignment Check Procedure for configurations that do not change night to night. Use it instead of the full alignment given here. These are routine tasks to be performed in and around the lab every evening to prepare the array for regular observations. Note that there is a new Daily Alignment Check Procedure for configurations that do not change night to night. Use it instead of the full alignment given here.
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 If using CLASSIC or CLIMB, turn on the black box above the NIRO computer, and then turn on the silver box below it on the same cart. Remove cover on camera. After lab is completely setup, you need to take off tiptilt cover if using lab tiptilt, but do so with only the dim lights on and the laser shutter closed so as not to blast CCD with light. If using CLASSIC or CLIMB, turn on the black box above the NIRO computer, and then turn on the silver box below it on the same cart. Remove cover on camera. After lab is completely setup, you need to take off tiptilt cover if using lab tiptilt, but do so with only the dim lights on and the laser shutter closed so as not to blast CCD with light.
  
-2.6 Starting up OPLE and Metrology+2.6 Starting up OPLE and Metrology (Added 08/10/21 - Chris)
  
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 ssh -Y ople /opt/bin/OPLERemCtrlApp ssh -Y ople /opt/bin/OPLERemCtrlApp
  
-The gui that appears does much of the start up sequence remotely and does not fully start everything yet.  This will eventually only require fewer steps to complete.+The gui that appears does much of the start up sequence remotely and does not fully start everything yet. This will eventually only require fewer steps to complete.
  
-{{https://mail.google.com/mail/u/1?direct&|OPLE System Ctrl.png}}+{{https://mail.google.com/mail/u/1|OPLE System Ctrl.png}}
  
 When the laser is on, the circle marked Laser will be green and the wattage listed will be close to 80mw (instead of 20mW when off) When the laser is on, the circle marked Laser will be green and the wattage listed will be close to 80mw (instead of 20mW when off)
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 All the circle indicators start out grey. All the circle indicators start out grey.
  
-After the 30 minute warmup, press the Metro button which will power up the Metrology cage, the laser repeater and the oscilloscope.  When button indicator is green, you can proceed to the next step.+After the 30 minute warmup, press the Metro button which will power up the Metrology cage, the laser repeater and the oscilloscope. When button indicator is green, you can proceed to the next step.
  
-Press the Start button near the bottom.  This will start up the computers, and the first stage of hardware and takes about 90 seconds to complete.  The grey buttons will turn yellow with a blue icon when the computers have started up, but not loaded the drivers yet.  They will then turn solid yellow when they are ready for the next step and have loaded all the drivers.+Press the Start button near the bottom. This will start up the computers, and the first stage of hardware and takes about 90 seconds to complete. The grey buttons will turn yellow with a blue icon when the computers have started up, but not loaded the drivers yet. They will then turn solid yellow when they are ready for the next step and have loaded all the drivers.
  
-Once all 6 are solid yellow, right click on each yellow dot, and select start.  This loads the control software and will turn the button green.  Once all 6 are green, you are ready to start the OPLE server.+Once all 6 are solid yellow, right click on each yellow dot, and select start. This loads the control software and will turn the button green. Once all 6 are green, you are ready to start the OPLE server.
  
-Once the OPLE server has fully started, (IF running MIRC) please check sockman for CHAMPtoMet.  If it is running, then MIRC is ok to start.  If it is not running, log into the ople computer and run the command :  CHAMPtoMet    This is case sensitive.+Once the OPLE server has fully started, (IF running MIRC) please check sockman for CHAMPtoMet. If it is running, then MIRC is ok to start. If it is not running, log into the ople computer and run the command : CHAMPtoMet This is case sensitive.
  
 Now the MIRC server is ok to start. Now the MIRC server is ok to start.
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 6.6 Finish shutting down in the control room 6.6 Finish shutting down in the control room
  
-If using Classic or CLIMB, check to make sure the dither is off by looking at the dither status in the CLASSIC/CLIMB server. If necessary, this can be turned off from the dither tab on the Classic/CLIMB GUI. They are off when gray. Shut off [METSCOPE], [NIRO CPU], and [CLS-DITH], or [CLM-DITH] if used on the POWER gui. Close the OPLE, Tiptilt, CLIMB/CLASSIC GUIs Close the OPLE, Tiptilt, and CLIMB/CLASSIC servers, type CTRL+C, then Y, Visually check all telescopes in the spycams to make sure all covers and slits are closed. Turn the TV OFF. Leave GPS, Metrol, and Vacmon servers and the Telescope servers open and running+If using Classic or CLIMB, check to make sure the dither is off by looking at the dither status in the CLASSIC/CLIMB server. If necessary, this can be turned off from the dither tab on the Classic/CLIMB GUI. They are off when gray. Shut off [METSCOPE], [NIRO CPU], and [CLS-DITH], or [CLM-DITH] if used on the POWER gui. Close the OPLE, Tiptilt, CLIMB/CLASSIC GUIs Close the Tiptilt, and CLIMB/CLASSIC servers, type CTRL+C, then Y, Visually check all telescopes in the spycams to make sure all covers and slits are closed. Turn the TV OFF. Leave GPS, Metrol, and Vacmon servers and the Telescope servers open and running 
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 +Shut down the ople control system (Added 08/10/2021 - Chris) 
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 +Close the OPLE server. 
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 +Press the shutdown button on the OPLE System Control gui, wait until all 6 dots are grey, press the Metro button, and wait until it is grey, turn off the metrology laser.
  
 6.7 Shutting down the Lab\\ 6.7 Shutting down the Lab\\
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 Go to the lab and close the vacuum valves for all telescope lines (valve handle turned perpendicular to the tube). Go outside to the pump shack and close the vacuum valve. Then shut off the vacuum pump. Note any unusual noises or excessive oil temps (above 54 C) reported by the thermometer. Let Larry know of any concerns. Lock the padlock.\\ Go to the lab and close the vacuum valves for all telescope lines (valve handle turned perpendicular to the tube). Go outside to the pump shack and close the vacuum valve. Then shut off the vacuum pump. Note any unusual noises or excessive oil temps (above 54 C) reported by the thermometer. Let Larry know of any concerns. Lock the padlock.\\
-In the computer area of the lab: Turn off the Burleigh amplifiers, the amplifiers for cart movement, and the cable pullers. Turn off the power for the surge protector (black box, bottom left of VME rack). Turn off the VME, top of the left rack\\ 
 Go inside the lab with booties: With the dim lights on, put the tiptilt cover back on the tiptilt camera. Turn off the silver box, then black box for NIRO and replace the NIRO camera cover if used. Turn off the key for the green alignment laser and turn the power switch off. Turn off Pico 3 controller above the tiptilt camera. Turn off the blue amplifiers for the metrology laser (button is labeled "line") * Turn off the key for the metrology laser and place it on top of the laser box. Shut off lights when exiting the lab building. Return your booties to the basket if good or to the trash if they have holes in them. Make sure all doors are closed as you leave. Go inside the lab with booties: With the dim lights on, put the tiptilt cover back on the tiptilt camera. Turn off the silver box, then black box for NIRO and replace the NIRO camera cover if used. Turn off the key for the green alignment laser and turn the power switch off. Turn off Pico 3 controller above the tiptilt camera. Turn off the blue amplifiers for the metrology laser (button is labeled "line") * Turn off the key for the metrology laser and place it on top of the laser box. Shut off lights when exiting the lab building. Return your booties to the basket if good or to the trash if they have holes in them. Make sure all doors are closed as you leave.
  
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