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60 bytes added, 02:36, 22 December 2015
/* Quick Start */
This is a basic overview of taking data; if you're unsure about anything, the Advanced User Guide section contains more information.
* If the instrument control and quick-look interfaces are not running, they may be started from the panel on the left edge of the left screen. The instrument control GUI is started with the absorption spectrum icon, and the quick-look GUI from the emission spectrum icon.
* Ensure that the grating you require is inserted, and then set the grating to the required angle.
* Run a Hartmann routine (see the Advanced User Guide) to establish the best focus for the spectrograph.
* Set the required focus.
* Set the slit width.
* Select Check that the required filter is in the beam (or leave the filter left openif required). * Select the exposure type (ARC, BIAS, SCIENCE, FLAT, TEST).
* If appropriate, set the exposure time and number of exposures.
* Select a target from the target catalogue so that the object name and coordinates will go into the fits header.
* If taking a science image, acquire the target, and ensure that it is visible through the slit.
* If taking an arc, ensure that the arc mirror is in-beam, and the chosen arc lamp is on (remember to .* Select the SCIENCE exposure type after taking an arc, this will turn off the arc lamp and move remove the arc mirror out of beam when done).* Start the exposure with the "Expose " button.
* The countdown timer will show the time remaining, and the progress bar will first show the exposure completion state, and then the readout state.
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