Difference between revisions of "How-to"

From HallCWiki
Jump to navigationJump to search
 
(118 intermediate revisions by 16 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
 
NOTE: If you can't solve the problem in 1 hour you ''MUST'' then contact the Run Coordinator!'''  (See also [[Experts on call]])
 
NOTE: If you can't solve the problem in 1 hour you ''MUST'' then contact the Run Coordinator!'''  (See also [[Experts on call]])
  
−
==How-tos==
+
== General How-to's ==
 +
 
 
* The [https://hallcweb.jlab.org/safety-docs/current/Standard-Equipment-Manual.pdf Hall C Operations Manual] is a thorough and up-to-date set of instructions.
 
* The [https://hallcweb.jlab.org/safety-docs/current/Standard-Equipment-Manual.pdf Hall C Operations Manual] is a thorough and up-to-date set of instructions.
  
−
* [[Analysis How-to]]
+
* Make HCLog entries using the [https://logbooks.jlab.org/book/hclog logbook] page, or by running 'hclog' in a terminal.
 +
** Please be concise, but clear.  Assume you will need to search for, and understand, an entry 12 months from now (or longer).
 +
 
 +
* [https://misportal.jlab.org/mis/apps/physics/shiftChecklist/index.cfm?shiftChecklistTypeId=2 Electronic Shift Checklist] should be completed once per shift.
 +
** [[Shift Checklist Help]]
 +
 
 +
* [[https://hallcweb.jlab.org/wiki/index.php/NPS_Online_analysis_(Fall_2023) NPS_Online_analysis_(Fall_2023)]]
 +
 
 +
* [[Beam Checkout Procedures]] Includes -
 +
** Raster checks
 +
** Harp scans
 +
** Carbon hole check
 +
 
 +
* Hall C Raster
 +
**If problems call Raster experts in order of listed on  [https://hallcweb.jlab.org/wiki/index.php/Experts_on_call#On_call_Experts Expert on call page].
 +
**Raster procedure is located at [http://opsntsrv.acc.jlab.org/ops_docs/online_document_files/MCC_online_files/hallC_target_raster_proc.pdf Hall C Fast Raster Setup Procedure]
 +
**The raster X and Y signals that go into the DAQ are also shown on an oscilliscope in rack CH03B14.
 +
<!--
 +
** Instructions for circular raster ( not using as of AUg 2021)
 +
*** See [https://logbooks.jlab.org/entry/3748775 logbook entry] for a movie of good oscilliscope signals. The X and Y should be 90 degrees out of phase and the amplitude variation in sync.
 +
*** If raster signal's amplitude variation is not in sync, then ask MMC to go to the "Waveform Generator" page ( top right corner of the Hall C fast raster page). On the "Waveform Generator" page have MCC click on the "SYNC ARB" button.
 +
*** If raster signal's phase is not 90 degrees, then ask MMC to go to the "Waveform Generator" page ( top right corner of the Hall C fast raster page). On the "Waveform Generator" page have MCC click on the "SYNC PHASE" button.
 +
-->
 +
 
 +
* DAQ Related Help
 +
** [[Hall_C_DAQ|Hall C DAQ Setup / Restart Instructions]]
 +
** [[Hall_C_DAQ#Live_Time_Display|DAQ Live Time]]
 +
** [[Hall-C_HMS_DAQ_Failure_Modes | "HMS DC may be ringing (check replay now)" alarm]]
 +
 
 +
* Collimator, Sieve Controls
 +
** EPICS screens can be found at jmenu -> <search for> "HMS coll" and you'll see both entries
 +
*** The usual collimator settings are HMS : "Large Collimator" and SHMS : "Collimator".
 +
*** The usual sieve settings are "HMS: Sieve" and SHMS: "Centered Sieve"
 +
** The collimator controls should only be power cycled by a qualified electrical worker (QEW).  Please consult the engineer on call if you think power cycling is required.
 +
*** [https://hallcweb.jlab.org/DocDB/0010/001002/002/Instructions-power-cycle-HallC-collimators.pdf Instructions for power cycling the drive controllers for the HMS/SHMS collimators]. [https://hallcweb.jlab.org/doc-private/ShowDocument?docid=1002 DocDB Page]
 +
** [https://hallcweb.jlab.org/DocDB/0008/000828/001/hallc_collimators.pdf More detailed info on collimator controls]. Also includes description of the collimators.
  
−
* [https://hallcweb.jlab.org/DocDB/0008/000828/001/hallc_collimators.pdf Collimator control for HMS/SHMS]. Also includes description of the collimators.
 
−
**  EPICS screens can be found at jmenu -> <search for> "HMS coll" and you'll see both entries
 
−
** The usual collimator settings are HMS : "Pion Collimator" and SHMS : "Collimator".
 
 
* [[Scalers|Hall C Scalers & xscalers instructions]] for HMS and SHMS.
 
* [[Scalers|Hall C Scalers & xscalers instructions]] for HMS and SHMS.
−
* [https://hallcweb.jlab.org/DocDB/0008/000830/001/shms-dc-howto.pdf SHMS drift chamber instructions]
 
  
−
* [[Hall_C_DAQ|Hall C DAQ Instructions]]
+
* Gas Shed
 +
** Drift Chamber Gas System
 +
*** If the 'Low PSI' interlock has tripped it may mean that the Argon has run out. Talk to an expert '''first'''.  You can reset the interlock through the 'Hall C Gas Shed Interlocks/Controls' GUI [[EPICS/Accelerator_Screens]]
 +
*** See [https://hallcweb.jlab.org/safety-docs/current/Standard-Equipment-Manual.pdf Standard Equipment Manual]
 +
***[https://hallcweb.jlab.org/munin/gas_shed-day.html Flow and Temperature Charts] (generated by iochcgs.acc.jlab.org)
 +
 
 +
* [[Big Screen / Wall TVs]]
 
* [[High_Voltage|High Voltage Controls]]
 
* [[High_Voltage|High Voltage Controls]]
−
* [https://hallcweb.jlab.org/DocDB/0008/000835/001/simple_raster_analysis.pdf Quick Replay of raster data] ("spot++" equivalent)
+
** Run 'go_hv' and follow instructions
 
* [[EPICS/Accelerator Screens]]
 
* [[EPICS/Accelerator Screens]]
−
** Also includes Stripcharts, Gas System info, Collimator controls, Chamber Thresholds, Harps, etc...
+
** Also includes Stripcharts, Gas System info, Collimator controls, Chamber Thresholds, Harps, Energy/Position Locks, etc...
−
* Hall C BPMs
+
*[[Hall C Drift Chamber Threshold Controls]]
−
** Run '''go_bpms''' from the ''cdaq'' account
+
* Hall C BPMs: Run '''go_bpms''' from the ''cdaq'' account
 
*[[Hall C Harps | How to see results of Hall C harp scans]]
 
*[[Hall C Harps | How to see results of Hall C harp scans]]
 
*[[Hall C YAG Viewer | How to bring up the Hall C YAG Viewer camera]]
 
*[[Hall C YAG Viewer | How to bring up the Hall C YAG Viewer camera]]
 
*[[Hall C Alarm Handler | How to bring up the Alarm Handler]]
 
*[[Hall C Alarm Handler | How to bring up the Alarm Handler]]
−
*[[Hall C Cameras | How to bring up the Hall C cameras]]
+
*Counting House Cameras (Four Halls) &bull; Run '''go_cameras_CH''' from ''cdaq'' or ''cvideo'' account
 +
*[[Hall C Cameras | Hall C cameras]]
 +
*[[Hall C BCM Temperatures]]
 +
*[[Hall C IHWP Change Procedure]]
 +
*[[Hall C EDTM Pulser | How to restore the Hall C EDTM Pulser]]
 +
*[[Hall C HMS/SHMS shutters | How to check the HMS/SHMS shutters]]
 +
*[[Hall C Pedestal Runs and Determining FADC Thresholds | How to perform pedestal runs and determine FADC thresholds]]
 +
*[[Hall C Raster Runs | How to perform raster runs]] (this is the equivalent of spot++)
 +
*[[Bull's Eye Scan | Bull's Eye Scan -- BPM calibration instructions]]
 +
* HMS discriminator threshold read back is now in the Alarm Handler (no manual check required)
 +
** [https://logbooks.jlab.org/entry/3588049 How to check the HMS discriminator threshold read back] -- Obsolete
 +
** [https://logbooks.jlab.org/entry/3811562 HMS discriminator threshold added to alarm handler] -- Updated entry (June, 2020)
 +
* [https://hallcweb.jlab.org/DocDB/0009/000957/001/NonInvasiveBCMCalibration.pdf How to perform a BCM calibration]
 +
* [https://hallcweb.jlab.org/DocDB/0010/001006/001/Radiator.pdf How to operate the Hall-C Radiator (J/Psi Experiment)]
  
−
== Magnets ==
+
=== [[Expert Information]] ===
−
* Magnet screen is brought up on any hcdesk machine using
+
{{:Expert Information}}
−
  % go_magnets
+
 
−
*[[Spectrometer Magnets]]
+
== Spectrometer Magnets ==
−
*[https://hallcweb.jlab.org/DocDB/0008/000837/001/HMS_cycling_2007.pdf How to cycle the HMS quad magnets]
+
* Magnet screen is brought up on any hcdesk machine by the command '''go_magnets'''
 +
**Note: only ONE copy of the magnet control GUI screen can be running. Creating a new one will cause the old one to disappear.
 +
*[[How to operate and monitor the Spectrometer Magnets]]
 +
*[[Spectrometer Magnets Cryogenics]]
 +
*[[Resetting Magnet Interlocks]]
 +
*How-to power cycle SHMS PLC I/O chassis: https://logbooks.jlab.org/entry/3625900
 +
* [https://logbooks.jlab.org/entry/3933073 Resetting the "ioc heartbeat epics communications" (start by clicking on the heart at upper left of the magnet controls screen]
 +
 
 +
== How to Rotate the HMS and SHMS ==
 +
*[[Spectrometer Rotation]]
 +
 
 +
== How to change HMS or SHMS momentum ==
 +
*[https://hallcweb.jlab.org/wiki/index.php/How_to_operate_and_monitor_the_Spectrometer_Magnets Changing momentum]
  
 
== SHMS Detectors ==
 
== SHMS Detectors ==
Line 37: Line 100:
 
*[[SHMS Heavy Gas Cerenkov | Heavy Gas Cherenkov]]
 
*[[SHMS Heavy Gas Cerenkov | Heavy Gas Cherenkov]]
 
*[[SHMS Noble Gas Cerenkov | Noble Gas Cherenkov]]
 
*[[SHMS Noble Gas Cerenkov | Noble Gas Cherenkov]]
 +
*[[SHMS GEM | GEM]]
  
 
== HMS Detectors ==
 
== HMS Detectors ==
Line 46: Line 110:
 
*[[HMS Cherenkov | Cherenkov]]
 
*[[HMS Cherenkov | Cherenkov]]
  
−
== Hall C target ==
+
== [[Polarized 3He target in Hall C]] ==
−
[https://hallcweb.jlab.org/DocDB/0008/000836/001/HallCTargetConfiguration2-6-17.pdf Hall C target configuration for Spring 17 running]
+
{{:Polarized_3He_target_in_Hall_C}}
 +
 
 +
== Hall C Cryo-target ==
 +
* [https://userweb.jlab.org/~smithg/target/Qweak/#_12_GeV_Era Hall C 12-GeV Era Cryotarget Instructions]
 +
* [https://hallcweb.jlab.org/DocDB/0008/000836/001/HallCTargetConfiguration2-6-17.pdf Hall C target configuration for Spring 17 running]
 +
* [https://hallcweb.jlab.org/DocDB/0010/001006/001/Radiator.pdf How to operate the Hall-C Bremsstrahlung Radiator for the J/Ψ -007 Experiment (Spring 2019)]
 +
 
 +
== NPS detectors ==
 +
* [https://hallcweb.jlab.org/wiki/index.php/NPS_Calo_SlowControls NPS Calo Slow Controls] 
 +
* [https://logbooks.jlab.org/entry/4178752 NPS anode and rate monitor]
 +
* [https://logbooks.jlab.org/entry/4193416 NPS radiation monitors]
 +
 
 +
 
 +
== Hall C Coffee Machine ==
 +
* Do not use the milk frother; this will just get nasty. Warm up some milk in the microwave before running the machine.
 +
* Regularly empty the drip tray and coffee grounds container.
 +
* You can find a user manual and other information [https://www.usa.philips.com/c-p/EP3241_54/series-3200-fully-automatic-espresso-machines/support here]
 +
* The machine needs regular descaling; a warning light will tell us when. Instructions on how to do this are [https://www.usa.philips.com/c-f/XC000004201/how-to-descale-my-philips-espresso-machine here].
  
 
== Legacy Documentation ==
 
== Legacy Documentation ==
−
* [https://hallcweb.jlab.org/document/howtos/ List of (legacy) Hall-C HowTo Documents]
+
*[https://hallcweb.jlab.org/wiki/index.php/Hall_C_archiver_info  Hall C Archiver Info]
 +
*[https://hallcweb.jlab.org/document/howtos/ List of (legacy) Hall-C HowTo Documents]
 +
*[https://hallcweb.jlab.org/DocDB/0008/000837/001/HMS_cycling_2007.pdf How to cycle the HMS quad magnets]
 +
*[http://userweb.jlab.org/~hcf/status.html Howard's page of Archiver magnet trend charts]

Latest revision as of 15:10, 27 November 2023

NOTE: If you can't solve the problem in 1 hour you MUST then contact the Run Coordinator! (See also Experts on call)

General How-to's

  • Make HCLog entries using the logbook page, or by running 'hclog' in a terminal.
    • Please be concise, but clear. Assume you will need to search for, and understand, an entry 12 months from now (or longer).

Expert Information

This page tries to capture/consolidate some low-level details in the Hall C Counting House configuration. In general every directory/system will contain one or more README files describing the relevant software/philosophy etc. The majority of the configuration files/code are also stored in git repos with remotes on the hallcgit.jlab.org host. Brad Sawatzky and Steve Wood set up a lot of this. Now, Bob Michaels and Chandan Ghosh are running the DAQ. I think this section may need updating.

Before becoming an expert, reminder on the basics: https://hallcweb.jlab.org/wiki/index.php/Hall_C_DAQ

Detector/DAQ 'pre-beam' Checklist

This is a copy of the Detector/DAQ 'pre-beam' Checklist that is generally completed prior to beam delivery into the Hall (after a SAD or an extended down). It is intended to ensure that basic operational things like crate fans, crates, HVs, gas configuration, etc are confirmed and logged. This is typically requested by the Hall Work Coordinator (ie. Walter Kellner) and gets logged to the HCLOG. An example can be found here HCLog 3968308.

Print out two copies. One for HMS, one for SHMS: File:Detector readiness checklist.pdf, (File:Detector readiness checklist.ods)

Spare Hardware Locations

  • CAMAC, NIM: Hall C Counting House cabinets (in electronics room by door to the outside)
  • VME: Counting House, 2nd floor, blue module cabinet in Jack Segal's area
  • HV: Counting House, 2nd floor, cabinet in "G0 cage"
  • PMTs, HV bases: EEL/126 cabinet at rear of room (labelled, standard 'A12' keyed lock)
  • Wiener Crate control units (front panel, ethernet, etc): EEL/126 cabinet

ESB / Building 23 (NE corner)

This has been my staging and test area for a number of years and contains several DAQ test beds supporting several groups. The hardware, cabling, modules in that space should generally be considered as either 'in-use' or as being staged for a near-term future experiment (ie. NPS/LAD/GEn-RP). The experiment on the floor takes priority, of course, but don't steal from future experiments without actively following up on replacing that hardware.

  • CAEN Sy45xx crates and modules (NPS)
  • Wiener VXS crates (NPS)
  • FADCs, SD, TI, boards etc (NPS)
  • Cabling (NPS, GEn-RP)

Spectrometer Magnets

How to Rotate the HMS and SHMS

How to change HMS or SHMS momentum

SHMS Detectors

HMS Detectors

Polarized 3He target in Hall C

Hall C Cryo-target

NPS detectors


Hall C Coffee Machine

  • Do not use the milk frother; this will just get nasty. Warm up some milk in the microwave before running the machine.
  • Regularly empty the drip tray and coffee grounds container.
  • You can find a user manual and other information here
  • The machine needs regular descaling; a warning light will tell us when. Instructions on how to do this are here.

Legacy Documentation

Retrieved from "https://hallcweb-2024.jlab.org/wiki/index.php?title=How-to&oldid=23126"