== P2.1 Activating the instrument, basic check, initiate cryostat cool down == • **Phase** : 2 • **Status** : Draft • **Category** : Daytime testing (functionality and operability) (C2) • **Recurrence** : after instrument installation at telescope platform • **Duration** : 1 day **Description** • Activating the instrument after the installation of SHARK-NIR at the telescope platform. Also, the shutdown procedure will be checked. **Prerequisites** • SHARK-NIR installed on the LBT telescope platform. **Procedure** • Switch on all the cabinets, follow the instrument telemetry and see if the telemetry is logging. • Turn on all the hardware subsystems turned on and start all the corresponding services. Check all the logs from the services. • Check the shutdown procedure (except the cryostat warm-up). • Testing the electronics and SW rotation of the knob controlling the cool down process (LBTI side.) • Cool down the cryostat **Success criteria** • Activating instrument successfully. • All systems turned on and the services all running without any errors. * The shutdown procedure is checked and working as it should be. • Cryostat cooling started and on-track. **Notes** **LBTO support** • Testing the electronics and SW working of the knob (motor) controlling the cooldown. * Liquid Nitrogen fill **Associated SHARK-NIR personnel** **Date performed and by whom** **Comments** MB: cabling between cabinet and SHARK-NIR patch boxes for motors and panel for other needs to take place either on the instalaltion, here or adding a point in between.