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, various instrument states will be tested including the emergency shutdown switch.

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.
• Start the cryostat is cool down.
• Test the emergency shutdown button.
• Testing the electronics and SW rotation of the knob controlling the cool down process (LBTO side. Maria knows more details)
• Cool down the cryostat

Success criteria

• Activating instrument successfully.
• All systems turned on and the services all running without any errors.
• Cryostat cooling started and on-track.
• Emergency shutdown button working correctly.

Notes

LBTO support

• Communicate while checking the emergency shutdown button.
• 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.

MB: No button is foreseen. However shutdown procedure should be checked

MB: Knob controlling is LBTI side not LBTO