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The detector checkout is best done using a fairly uniform illumination, which is  
 
The detector checkout is best done using a fairly uniform illumination, which is  
provided for by 5 μA on the optics target at the following kinematics:
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provided for by 20 μA on the optics target at the following kinematics:
  
E' = 0.75 GeV, &theta; = 48.0 degrees (W = 2.38 GeV, Q<sup>2</sup> = 2.2 GeV<sup>2</sup>).  The
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E' = 0.85 GeV, &theta; = 48.75 degrees (W = 1.47 GeV, Q<sup>2</sup> = 1.28 GeV<sup>2</sup>).  The
HRS electron rates should be about 4.5 Hz.
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HRS electron rates should be about 119 Hz.
 
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     <td>4.481</td>
 
     <td>4.481</td>
     <td>0.75</td>  
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     <td>0.85</td>  
     <td>48.0</td>
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     <td>48.75</td>
 
     <td>None</td>
 
     <td>None</td>
 
     <td>Optics</td>
 
     <td>Optics</td>
     <td>2 x 2 mm<sup>2</sup></td>
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     <td>3 x 3 mm<sup>2</sup></td>
     <td>5 &mu;A</td>
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     <td>20 &mu;A</td>
 
     <td>S0&&S2m</td>
 
     <td>S0&&S2m</td>
 
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Revision as of 14:09, 9 October 2016

The detector checkout is best done using a fairly uniform illumination, which is provided for by 20 μA on the optics target at the following kinematics:

E' = 0.85 GeV, θ = 48.75 degrees (W = 1.47 GeV, Q2 = 1.28 GeV2). The HRS electron rates should be about 119 Hz.

Ebeam [GeV] P0 [GeV/c] θe [deg] Collimator Target Fast Raster
X x Y
Beam Current Trigger
4.481 0.85 48.75 None Optics 3 x 3 mm2 20 μA S0&&S2m
  1. With the above kinematics, take a run (at least 24K electrons or 90 minutes) and verify that all detector channels are working.
  2. Using the same run, produce a ROOT tree, and do the following: make a spectrum of x vs. y at the focal plane. What you should see is a "spider" with 5 legs. The non-straightness of the central legs indicates there is an offset in the Z or Y direction. If you don't see a "spider" or something resembling it, then of of the polarities of the HRS magnets is set wrong (or a magnet is off).
  3. Check that the signals are well timed.
  4. Determine correct thresholds.
  5. Verify all scalers are incrementing.
  6. Check for double pulsing and time the wire chamber signals.
  7. Are the scintillator signals on scale in the ADCs?
  8. PID threshold checks.