== P1.8 Verification of the internal alignment of the instrument == • **Phase** : 1 • **Status** : Draft • **Category** : Unpack, Assemble, Verification, and Installation (C1) • **Recurrence** : once • **Duration** : 4 days **Description** • Check the internal alignment of the SHARK-NIR using the light sources within. **Prerequisites** • SHARK-NIR connected to LBT network. • Electronics cabinets on. • The cryostat should be running and cooled down. **Procedure** • Use the on-axis calibration fiber and checking if the spot position on the scientific detector is consistent with the one recorded before shipping for multiple bearing angles. • Check the pupil position at the detector and verify the consistency with the one before shipping. • Check the relative alignment of the coronographic masks. • Verify the contrast obtained for different sets of masks on the scientific camera and compare it with the values before shipping. • If necessary, re-align the optical bench internally (this is not anticipated, and the time above do not consider this). **Success criteria** • The on-axis spot at the SCICAM is where it should be across the bearing rotation? • Use pupil images and compare? • PSF quality across? **Notes** **LBTO support** **Associated SHARK-NIR personnel** **Date performed and by whom**