Log entry time 01:22:03 on June26,2004

Entry number 126897

Followups:

• 126917 06/26/04 04:35 Humensky Update Hall C IA when changing IHWP state

Procedure for changing the insertable halfwave plate (IHWP):

The IHWP state should be changed approximately every 4 hours of data taking.

1. Tell the Compton polarimeter operator that the IHWP state will be
 changing.   This way they can stop their current run and start a new
 run once it has changed.  Try to coordinate IHWP changes with their
 runs (so that they get good statistics in each run).

2. HAPPEX DAQ run should also be ended before changing the IHWP state.

3. Call MCC and ask that the halfwave plate be put into the OUT or IN
   position (opposite to its current state).  If they ask, remind them
   that neither Hall B nor Hall C care about the flip because they
   don't care about polarization.  You can check the status of the
   IHWP in the parity controls window which is open on hacsbc2 or the    feedback monitor gui which is open on adaql1.

4. Once the IHWP state has been changed, the RHWP state also needs to
   be changed.

   For IHWP = IN, RHWP = 6500.
   For IHWP = OUT, RHWP = 2250

   This can be changed by clicking on the workspace labeled "Parity"
   on hacsbc2 and changing the value in the "Laser Polarization &
   Parity Controls" gui.  The Rotating waveplate should be changed to
   the appropriate setpoint.  Don't forget to press enter after typing
   in the new setpoint.  There is a box to the right of the
   readback which turns yellow while the RHWP is moving and turns to
   gray when it is at the correct setpoint.

5. Pockels cell voltages need to be changed to the correct values for
   each IHWP setpoint.  This can be done while the RHWP is moving.
   This is done in the same gui used to change the RHWP setpoint.

   IHWP = IN, Change Gun 3: PC (PITA) POS = 3.931
	             Gun 3: PC (PITA) NEG = 6.658

   IHWP = OUT, Change Gun 3: PC (PITA) POS = 3.665
	              Gun 3: PC (PITA) NEG = 8.128

   Again, don't forget to press enter after typing in each new
   setpoint.  

6. In the same gui, change the Hall A: IA to 5.00.

7. Start a new HAPPEX DAQ run.

8. In the feedback gui monitor, watch how the Hall A setpoint
   changes.  If it settles to a value >= 7 V or <= 3 V please page       Lisa at 584-5699 or Kent at 584-5852.