P1.6 Cool down the cryostat

• Phase : 1
• Status : Draft
• Category : Installation, integration, verification (C1)
• Recurrence : once
• Duration : 8 hour(s)

Description

• Cool down the cryostat.

Prerequisites

• SHARK-NIR connected to LBT network.
• Electronics cabinets on.
• Needs vacuum pumping at the beginning (vacuum pressure of 10e-5 is good, but the required amount is 10e-3 only.)
• Liquid nitrogen pumped?

Procedure

• Run the cryostat cooling down sequence
• Check how the system is performing every 30 minutes

Success criteria

• Cryostat cooled down without any issues.
• Temperature at the detector is stable at 77 K ?

Notes LBTO support

• Liquid Nitrogen refill?

Associated SHARK-NIR personnel

• JF, LM, MdP, MM(from AZ)

Date performed and by whom