P2.5 Instrument functional checks including TCS communication test

• Phase : 2
• Status : Draft
• Category : Daytime testing (functionality and operability) (C3)
• Recurrence : after instrument installation at telescope platform
• Duration : 1 day

Description

• Instrumental functional checks are performed, including the communication between the LBT TCS and SHARK-NIR system.

Prerequisites

• All electronics and services are up and running.
• Cryostat is cooled down before the run (if not kept cooled between the runs). Check P1.4 and P1.5 for cryostat cool procedure.
• Science detector calibrations are performed remotely before the run. Check P1.7 for details.

Procedure

• Basic SHARK-NIR functional tests are performed. Images are taken using the SCICAM using SHARK-NIR internal calibration sources.
• Test all the TCS functionality (sending preset, ADC trajectory, etc.) needed by SHARK-NIR, detailed in AD2. Some tests mentioned below may happen in the previous run (on a best-effort basis) or have been performed remotely before the actual run.
• Check if the fits-writer receives all the right values from the LBT TCS.
• Check if the derotator trajectory is received from the LBT TCS. The trajectory verification with optical feedback will be done during the nighttime commissioning.
• Re-check if SOUL can access the SCICAM image from the agreed-upon folder.

Templates

Success criteria

• All the functional checks are successfully completed.
• Connection to LBT TCS is working well. All the test results are successful.
• The fits-writer is receiving all the right values from LBT TCS.
• SOUL can retieve the SCICAM image.

Notes

• Alfio Puglisi is the contact point for the SOUL access to SCICAM images.

LBTO support

• Authorize SHARK-NIR
• Permission to use SX-ASM and LBTI-AO
• Permission to send preset, receiving LBT telemetry (inc. the derotator trajectory) and details for the Fitswriter.
• Support from the LBT SW team for the TCS communication tests.

Date performed and by whom