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| ====== System checks ====== | ====== System checks ====== | ||
| - | + | Firstly, check the schedule summary out and find out which is the first scan to finish after the start of the check period (check times for each antenna are given in the table [[operations:documentation_austral15day_overview#system_checks|on this page]]). The idea is to stop the schedule while no data are being recorded. For example, if the check time is 19:00 UT, then in the schedule below, it could be halted after 19:05:45 UT but before 19:07:43 UT: | |
| - | Firstly, check the schedule summary printout and find out which is the first scan to finish after the start of the check period (check times for each antenna are given [[operations:documentation_ops2_cont14|on this page]]). The idea is to stop the schedule while no data are being recorded. For example, if the check time is 19:00 UT, then in the schedule below, it could be halted after 19:05:45 UT but before 19:07:43 UT: | + | |
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| - | * Now, wait for the scan gap and look for a ''disk_record=off'' in the log to confirm that the command to stop recording has been sent, and then type: <code>halt</code> | + | * Wait for the scan gap and look for a ''disk_record=off'' in the log to confirm that the command to stop recording has been sent, and then type: <code>halt</code> |
| - | * wait about 10 sec and verify that the recording has stopped with a <code>mk5=dot?</code> command. Look for ''FHG=off'' in the response. If you see ''FHG=on'' then the Mark5 is recording and you should stop it with a <code>disk_record=off</code>. Repeat this step if necessary. | + | * Wait about 10 sec and verify that the recording has stopped with a <code>mk5=dot?</code> command. Look for ''FHG=off'' in the response. If you see ''FHG=on'' then the Mark5 is recording and you should stop it with a <code>disk_record=off</code>. Repeat this step if necessary. |
| * Now make a note in the log that the schedule is being stopped for system checks. e.g. <code>"Halting schedule for system checks</code> | * Now make a note in the log that the schedule is being stopped for system checks. e.g. <code>"Halting schedule for system checks</code> | ||
| - | * If this System Check period is [[operations:documentation_cont14_timetable|one allocated for a Module Swap]], do it next in coordination with the local person on-site: | + | * If this System Check period is [[operations:documentation_austral15day_overview#system_checks|one allocated for a Module Swap]], do it next in coordination with the local person on-site: |
| * Follow the [[operations:documentation_cont14_module_swap|CONT14 Module Swapping procedure]] | * Follow the [[operations:documentation_cont14_module_swap|CONT14 Module Swapping procedure]] | ||
| - | * If not running already, [[operations:documentation:start_monica|Start MONICA]] and choose the pre-set ''aust_check'' profile from the GUI for the antenna. e.g. for hobart <code>Navigator -> hb -> aust_check</code> This will plot antenna coordinates, tracking errors and motor currents against time. Note this step is for the 12m antennas only. | + | * If not running already, [[operations:documentation:start_monica|Start MONICA]] and choose the pre-set ''aust_check'' profile from the GUI for the antenna. e.g. for hobart <code>Navigator -> hb -> aust_check</code> This will plot antenna coordinates, tracking errors and motor currents against time. |
| Note: need to start MONICA from the command line | Note: need to start MONICA from the command line | ||
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| - Lastly, export the data collected by MONICA from the MONICA GUI as follows: | - Lastly, export the data collected by MONICA from the MONICA GUI as follows: | ||
| - Select "Export -> ASCII Data" | - Select "Export -> ASCII Data" | ||
| - | - When asked for a file name, give the current obs code and station name (e.g. c1405hb), the word "check", and end with ".txt". For example: <code>c1405hb_check.txt</code> | + | - When asked for a file name, give the current obs code and station name (e.g. a1402hb), the word "check", and end with ".txt". For example: <code>a1402hb_check.txt</code> |
| - Select "Export -> PNG image" | - Select "Export -> PNG image" | ||
| - | - As above but a ".png" extension. e.g. <code>c1405hb_check.png</code> | + | - As above but a ".png" extension. e.g. <code>a1402hb_check.png</code> |
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