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Pre-Run Checklist

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Checklist

  1. Target
    [Detailed instructions]

    Yes | No
    pump out target, isolate and check dP/dt for sign of leak
    pump out cleaning trap
    fill LN2 dewar, cool trap
    load trap (if H2 gas)

  2. Separator Vacuum
    [Detailed instructions]

    Yes | No
    pump down, check pressure at high vaccum
    remove any unnecessary bypassing of interlocks

  3. Magnets and electrostatic dipoles
    [Detailed instructions]

    Yes | No
    turn on and check readbacks

  4. Diagnostics
    [Detailed instructions]

    Yes | No
    insert/retract BCM's, FC's; check FC Bias supplies
    calibrate slits

  5. CCD Camera
    [Detailed instructions]

    Yes | No
    camera on, adjusted correctly to see spot
    make sure camera figure can be viewed remotely via VNC server

  6. BGO array
    [Detailed instructions]

    Yes | No
    check all channels counting (in DAQ histos) using source
    adjust HV for gain matching

  7. Elastic monitor

    Yes | No
    apply bias voltage
    check signal in DAQ using pulser


    Do only one of 8 or 9

  8. Strip detector

    Yes | No
    check for alpha source counts on all strips

  9. Ion chamber
    [Detailed instructions]

    Yes | No
    check the ion chamber

  10. MCP

    Yes | No
    check insertion/retraction of MCP, foils work
    visual check that foils are intact
    check that bias can be applied to MCP, mirror

  11. Safety
    [Detailed instructions]

    Yes | No
    check all fence panels in place (if radioactive beam)

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