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 <<O>>  Difference Topic 45ftBasicEnablingProcedures (r1.4 - 20 Feb 2008 - DavidRose)
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1 To launch, start PuTTY and SSH to host prospero; Log in as gbtops; Type rscreen phobos. The main shell for the antenna control screen will appear.
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1 To launch, start PuTTY and SSH to host prospero or other unix/linux workstation; Log in as gbtops; Type rscreen phobos. The main rscreen shell for the antenna control screen will appear.
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 <<O>>  Difference Topic 45ftBasicEnablingProcedures (r1.3 - 02 Apr 2007 - DavidRose)
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Service Position -106.204 -14.553
Stow East -100 Deg -10
Stow West 100 Deg -10
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Service Position -65 5
Snow East 85 Deg 5
Snow West -95 Deg 5
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Snow East Commands the antenna to AZ = TBD Deg; Dec = 5
Snow West Commands the antenna to AZ = TBD Deg; Dec = 5
Service Position Commands the antenna to AZ = TBD; Dec = 5
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Snow East Commands the antenna to AZ = 85 Deg; Dec = 5
Snow West Commands the antenna to AZ = -95 Deg; Dec = 5
Service Position Commands the antenna to AZ = -65 Deg; Dec = 5
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 <<O>>  Difference Topic 45ftBasicEnablingProcedures (r1.2 - 28 Mar 2007 - DavidRose)
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Snow East Commands the antenna to AZ = ??? Deg; Dec = 5
Snow West Commands the antenna to AZ = ??? Deg; Dec = 5
Service Position Commands the antenna to AZ = ???; Dec = 5
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Snow East Commands the antenna to AZ = TBD Deg; Dec = 5
Snow West Commands the antenna to AZ = TBD Deg; Dec = 5
Service Position Commands the antenna to AZ = TBD; Dec = 5
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Antenna Control Via 45FT Antenna Control Screen

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Antenna Control Via 45FT Antenna Control Screens

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1 To launch,
2 Resize the entire window to a desired size.
3 To quit the 45FT Citect Main Console, press the quit button at the top of the window.
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1 To launch, click on the Citect RunTime button on the windows desktop (launches the Main Console and Alarms panel).
2 Resize the windows to a desired size.
3 To quit the 45FT Citect Main Console, press the Citect Shutdown button at the top of the Main Console window.
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2 Launch ACU module: ACU (enter), ACU (enter). Verify the A/M mode is set to Auto.
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2 Launch 45F ACU module: ACU (enter), ACU (enter). Verify the A/M mode is set to Auto.
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5 Launch Tech module: DISPATCH (enter), TECH (enter)

 <<O>>  Difference Topic 45ftBasicEnablingProcedures (r1.1 - 28 Mar 2007 - DavidRose)
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%META:TOPICINFO{author="DavidRose" date="1175089380" format="1.0" version="1.1"}% %META:TOPICPARENT{name="TelescopeOperations"}%

TELESCOPE OPERATIONS

45FT BASIC ENABLING PROCEDURES

General

This procedure covers basic steps for operating the 45FT Telescope.

Info

  • The 45FT Antenna Main Console window is used to monitor/control the telescope for manual moves and automated observing.

  • The GB Solar Radio Burst Spectrometer is a web page used to monitor observing status. It's updated automatically every 8 seconds.

  • Specific Antenna Stowing Positions

POSITION AZ (Degrees) EL (Degrees)
Stow/Survival 0.0 89.990
Service Position -106.204 -14.553
Stow East -100 Deg -10
Stow West 100 Deg -10

CITECT Main Console Control Buttons

BUTTON ACTION
Manual Basically the Operator’s "Take Control" button. This mode allows the Operator to manually move the antenna.
Auto Allows the Observer’s program to "Get Control" of the antenna and run observing commands.
Halt Commands the system to stop and set the AZ/EL brakes.
Stow Commands the antenna to AZ = 0.0; Dec = 89.990
Snow East Commands the antenna to AZ = ??? Deg; Dec = 5
Snow West Commands the antenna to AZ = ??? Deg; Dec = 5
Service Position Commands the antenna to AZ = ???; Dec = 5
Low Rate Sets rate as 15 deg/min max
High rate Sets rate as 15 deg/min) max

Antenna Control Via 45FT Antenna Control Screen

Starting the Citect Main Console

STEP ACTION
1 To launch,
2 Resize the entire window to a desired size.
3 To quit the 45FT Citect Main Console, press the quit button at the top of the window.

Starting the 45FT Antenna Control Screen

STEP ACTION
1 To launch, start PuTTY and SSH to host prospero; Log in as gbtops; Type rscreen phobos. The main shell for the antenna control screen will appear.
2 Launch ACU module: ACU (enter), ACU (enter). Verify the A/M mode is set to Auto.
3 Launch Station Clock module: CLOCK (enter)
4 Launch Dispatch Commands module: DISPATCH (enter), COMMANDS (enter)
NOTE Resize the entire window to a desired size then hit CTRL-R to refresh the modules for fit.
NOTE To quit the 45FT Antenna Control Screen, press CTRL-C then type a to abort the session. Exit from prospero to close the window/connection.

GB Solar Radio Burst Spectrometer Monitor

NOTE This monitor is an auto updating web page. To view it, simply open a web browser then go to: http://www.gb.nrao.edu/ovlbi/operateA.html

-- DavidRose - 28 Mar 2007


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