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Try the following steps, in this order, until the telescopes are in a safe position, i.e. approximately horizontal. | Try the following steps, in this order, until the telescopes are in a safe position, i.e. approximately horizontal. | ||
− | * Run the command | + | * Run the command <tt>slew stow</tt> in any terminal window on the TCS machine (computer keyboard/screen nearest the door). The username/password is written on the white board. |
− | * If this command does not work, try the command | + | * If this command does not work, try the command <tt>park</tt> in any terminal window. |
− | * | + | * Use a 13mm spanner to loosen-off the RA and Dec drive clamps and move the telescopes to a safe position by hand. Remember to tighten (but don't over-tighten) the drive clamps afterwards. There is a tool box on the floor in the mount room. |
==== Close the roof ==== | ==== Close the roof ==== | ||
Try the following steps, in this order, until the roof is closed. | Try the following steps, in this order, until the roof is closed. | ||
− | * On the observer machine, enter the command | + | * On the observer machine, enter the command <tt>close_roof</tt> in any terminal window. (Same username/password as tcs). |
* If this does not work, use the grey box on the wall of the computer room to close the roof. | * If this does not work, use the grey box on the wall of the computer room to close the roof. | ||
# Press "START" to power-up the hydraulics | # Press "START" to power-up the hydraulics | ||
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# Press "STOP" to shut-down the motor. | # Press "STOP" to shut-down the motor. | ||
# Twist the STOP button to release it when you have finished. | # Twist the STOP button to release it when you have finished. | ||
− | * ''In an emergency only'' e.g. if there is no power, you can use the spanner next to the box WEATHER STATION POWER SUPPLY to undo the 3 bolts that hold the roof onto the hydraulic ram and push the roof closed by hand | + | * ''In an emergency only'' e.g. if there is no power, you can use the spanner next to the box WEATHER STATION POWER SUPPLY to undo the 3 bolts that hold the roof onto the hydraulic ram and push the roof closed by hand. '''This is a last resort and will require at least two people'''. |
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==Fault Reports== | ==Fault Reports== | ||
[https://faultreports.saao.ac.za/index.php?board=9.0 SuperWASP Fault Reports] | [https://faultreports.saao.ac.za/index.php?board=9.0 SuperWASP Fault Reports] |
Latest revision as of 01:08, 20 March 2022
How to close the roof without breaking the telescopes
First put the telescopes in a safe position
Try the following steps, in this order, until the telescopes are in a safe position, i.e. approximately horizontal.
- Run the command slew stow in any terminal window on the TCS machine (computer keyboard/screen nearest the door). The username/password is written on the white board.
- If this command does not work, try the command park in any terminal window.
- Use a 13mm spanner to loosen-off the RA and Dec drive clamps and move the telescopes to a safe position by hand. Remember to tighten (but don't over-tighten) the drive clamps afterwards. There is a tool box on the floor in the mount room.
Close the roof
Try the following steps, in this order, until the roof is closed.
- On the observer machine, enter the command close_roof in any terminal window. (Same username/password as tcs).
- If this does not work, use the grey box on the wall of the computer room to close the roof.
- Press "START" to power-up the hydraulics
- Hold the "CLOSE" button until the roof is closed
- Press "STOP" to shut-down the motor.
- Twist the STOP button to release it when you have finished.
- In an emergency only e.g. if there is no power, you can use the spanner next to the box WEATHER STATION POWER SUPPLY to undo the 3 bolts that hold the roof onto the hydraulic ram and push the roof closed by hand. This is a last resort and will require at least two people.