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** The first task will be completion of the Dump Ion Calibration test plan (this is driven by MCC). After some time, they will ask the hall to "calibrate the raster." | ** The first task will be completion of the Dump Ion Calibration test plan (this is driven by MCC). After some time, they will ask the hall to "calibrate the raster." | ||
*** Calibrate the raster: | *** Calibrate the raster: | ||
− | + | # Start a run (use DVCS mode for the DAQ) - set up the DAQ to use a "clock" trigger. There is no need to insert a target. Make sure the beam is in CW mode (it can be low current, 1-2 uA). | |
− | + | # Use Luke's spot_Left script to look at the raster and BPMs. | |
− | + | # Find the approriate raster setting to achieve a 2 x 2 mm beam size (according to the BPMs) at IPM1CA and IPM1CB (start a new run each time you change the raster size). | |
− | + | # Tell MCC the appropriate raster setting - they will continue with their test plan. | |
** After completion of the Dump Ion Chamber Test plan, execute steps 1-3 of the "Beamline" run plan [https://hallaweb.jlab.org/wiki/index.php/Beamline here]. Note that we will NOT be going through the Compton chicane. | ** After completion of the Dump Ion Chamber Test plan, execute steps 1-3 of the "Beamline" run plan [https://hallaweb.jlab.org/wiki/index.php/Beamline here]. Note that we will NOT be going through the Compton chicane. | ||
** Perform a rough BCM calibration up to 20 uA. This calibration will use the Unser only - not the Faraday cup. First, start a CODA run. Ask MCC to send beam in at the following currents: 0-5-0-10-0-15-0-20-0-15-10-0-5-0. Spend two minutes at each current. NOTE: this may be deferred. | ** Perform a rough BCM calibration up to 20 uA. This calibration will use the Unser only - not the Faraday cup. First, start a CODA run. Ask MCC to send beam in at the following currents: 0-5-0-10-0-15-0-20-0-15-10-0-5-0. Spend two minutes at each current. NOTE: this may be deferred. |
Revision as of 10:47, 10 November 2014
- General considerations
- We do not yet have an RC phone. Dave Gaskell is the current Run Coordinator. Please contact me directly via the JLab paging utility: [1]
- Follow the generic Instructions for shift takers
- Shift leaders: Please make sure to fill out the beam time accounting form and write a "Shift Summary" log entry at the end of your shift
- In general, technical staff should not be contacted by the shift crew - please call the RC first.
- If the run plan calls for some significant period of beam at 10 uA or greater please call Mahmoud Ahmad, who would like to perform a parasitic beam diagnostic test (no impact to us). His contact information will be written on the white board in the Counting House.
- Instructions for this shift
- The hall may be in Restricted Access at the beginning of shift. Once the target cooldown and other work in the hall is complete, we will return to Beam Permit.
- The first task will be completion of the Dump Ion Calibration test plan (this is driven by MCC). After some time, they will ask the hall to "calibrate the raster."
- Calibrate the raster:
- Start a run (use DVCS mode for the DAQ) - set up the DAQ to use a "clock" trigger. There is no need to insert a target. Make sure the beam is in CW mode (it can be low current, 1-2 uA).
- Use Luke's spot_Left script to look at the raster and BPMs.
- Find the approriate raster setting to achieve a 2 x 2 mm beam size (according to the BPMs) at IPM1CA and IPM1CB (start a new run each time you change the raster size).
- Tell MCC the appropriate raster setting - they will continue with their test plan.
- After completion of the Dump Ion Chamber Test plan, execute steps 1-3 of the "Beamline" run plan here. Note that we will NOT be going through the Compton chicane.
- Perform a rough BCM calibration up to 20 uA. This calibration will use the Unser only - not the Faraday cup. First, start a CODA run. Ask MCC to send beam in at the following currents: 0-5-0-10-0-15-0-20-0-15-10-0-5-0. Spend two minutes at each current. NOTE: this may be deferred.
- If time remains, start spectrometer checkout and begin looking for HRS-calorimeter coincidences. For this part of the plan - contact Carlos (contact info on the white board). The calorimeter HV will need to be turned on and put in the correct position - this will be done by Carlos or his assigned substitute.
- Kinematics, DVCS Kin1: Ebeam = 7.3 GeV, PLHRS=2.71 GeV Theta_HRS=22.83 Theta_calo=12.35
- Make sure to use the DVCS configuration for all runs.