TCS Shutdown for the MPG/ESO 2.2m
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TCS Shutdown Procedure

• Send the telescope to the zenith (in Setup Panel)
• Close main mirror cover (in Setup Panel)
• Close dome slit (in Setup Panel)
• Run "e2p2NewShutDown" script, this stops all processes and close all panels.
• Exit session
• Turn off the cofee machine!!

In the dome:

• Close dome doors.
• Close WFI protective shutter (in the electronics box attached to the telescope on the East side) => red light must turn on.
• Turn off hydraulic (on the 2.2 new console) => alpha oil pressure and delta oil pressure lights must turn red. This turns off drivers amplifiers (Kepco).
• Check that the dome is to the West and all lights are off before leaving the dome.

In the computer room:

• Turn off pre-load (Kepco) amplifiers.

In the Electrical Circuit Breakers Room:

• Turn off the Dome Ventilation System (middle position of the switch).

Send comments to <ls-220@eso.org> Last update: July 15, 2002