== P3.1	 Telescope control – sending preset == 
•	**Phase**		:	3  
•	**Status**		: 	Draft	 
•	**Category**		: 	Nighttime testing (functionality and operability) (C4)
•	**Recurrence**	: 	once at commissioning
•	**Duration**		: 	half a night
**Description**
•	Preset of a bright enough on-axis star is sent to the telescope for verifying the communication to TCS, nighttime collimation model for SHARK-NIR, and the pointing accuracy.
**Prerequisites**
•	Atmospheric conditions: should be able to see bight stars on the sky (preferably close to zenith?).
•	Authorize SHARK-NIR on the SX side.
**Procedure**
•	Send preset to the telescope from SHARK-NIR computer/system.
•	Check for the position of the star at the SCICAM. If needed, correct the offset to increase the pointing accuracy and record the new nighttime collimation model for the instrument. 
**Success criteria**
•	Successful in sending preset to the telescope and therefore the communication with LBT TCS.
**Notes**
**LBTO support**
•	Presence of John Hill usually helps while collimating for the first time. 

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