Generated by ARS on 01/14/99 15:58:09 ACTION ITEMS LIST FOR SUPPORT TEAMS AND INFRASTRUCTURE Telescope : ESO NTT Create-date : 08/13/98 15:40:38 Problem Short Description : SEM4 module documentation is still missing. Action : It must be prepared and delivered. Action Log : 01/07/99 14:57:03 gandreon It was sent to A Wallander for release and archiving. Responsible : Software&Commun.Supp.T. Deadline : 11/30/98 02:00:00 Deadline Status : Closed on Time ________________________________________________________________________________ Telescope : ESO NTT Create-date : 08/13/98 15:41:19 Problem Short Description : SUSI 2 difficult to handle. Action : A specific tool should be designed and manufactured. Action Log : 11/19/98 09:47:02 weckert Will be testet during next insrument change Responsible : Mechanics Support Team Deadline : 10/31/98 02:00:00 Deadline Status : Pending ________________________________________________________________________________ Telescope : ESO NTT Create-date : 09/30/98 17:18:44 Problem Short Description : The best place for Dome Flat Field lamps is too high and presents risks when changing the lamps. Action : To build a special slip-support allowing the displacement of the FF lamps array up and down. On this way the operator could take the lamps down for replacing the burned ones and then relocate the lamps on the working position. Action Log : 11/05/98 14:50:05 gandreon Material ordered was only partially dellivered (half of requested rails). Deadline changed. 11/19/98 09:54:18 weckert Work will start today in the workshop. 01/07/99 14:57:51 gandreon Two rails still missing (late delivery) Responsible : Mechanics Support Team Deadline : 12/20/98 02:00:00 Deadline Status : Pending ________________________________________________________________________________ Telescope : ESO NTT Create-date : 10/27/98 14:46:15 Problem Short Description : Emergency EXIT Lamps Refurbishments needed. Action : When occurred a General Power failure,our Emergency Exits System doesn't work. We needed a Reliable System. First priority is to repair the exisiting lamps. Install the emergency system on the Control Room EXIT stair. The Circular corridor. Emergency Doors specially. Action Log : 11/05/98 14:50:41 gandreon GAN will have a look to the battery replacement problem. 01/07/99 14:58:22 gandreon Arrived. They will be installed this week. 01/14/99 15:48:46 gandreon Emergency lamps will be installed as soon as the TT will decide where to put them. However, more signal lamp (with just the "Exit" indication) are needed. TT will provide number and locations of these signal lamps. Responsible : Infrastructure Support Group Deadline : 11/15/98 02:00:00 Deadline Status : Pending ________________________________________________________________________________ Telescope : ESO NTT Create-date : 11/05/98 14:46:23 Problem Short Description : There is condensation on the front window of SOFI under certain conditions. Action : Mechanical modification to the cover in front of the window may solve the problem. The problem is urgent since this is the period of the year that is most affected by condensation. We need a solution as soon as possible. Please move back the deadline! Action Log : 12/30/98 14:43:50 gandreon Problem became urgent due to atmosferic conditions during summer. A prompt delivery is required by the TT. 01/07/99 14:59:16 gandreon It only affect SOFI because SUSI has its own system (N2). Responsible : Mechanics Support Team Deadline : 03/31/99 02:00:00 Deadline Status : Pending ________________________________________________________________________________ Telescope : ESO NTT Create-date : 11/05/98 14:47:52 Problem Short Description : A stand for SOFI handling tool is required. Action : It should be prepared. Action Log : Responsible : Mechanics Support Team Deadline : 03/31/99 02:00:00 Deadline Status : Pending ________________________________________________________________________________ Telescope : ESO NTT Create-date : 11/12/98 10:41:32 Problem Short Description : MOS overflow viciously crashes EMMI LCU Action : It appears to happen above 150 points. An increase in buffer number and an overflow check should be provided. Action Log : 12/17/98 15:42:48 gandreon Work done. To be checked. 01/07/99 14:59:58 gandreon Test failed. New deadline to be provided. Responsible : Software&Commun.Supp.T. Deadline : 12/17/98 02:00:00 Deadline Status : Closed on Time ________________________________________________________________________________ Telescope : ESO NTT Create-date : 11/18/98 00:30:11 Problem Short Description : meteomonitor automatic restart Action : pls include the meteomonitor prg in the boot script of epu, so that it restarts automatically when the station is rebooted. Detailed instructions emailed to Goran Action Log : Responsible : Software&Commun.Supp.T. Deadline : 01/15/99 02:00:00 Deadline Status : Closed on Time ________________________________________________________________________________ Telescope : ESO NTT Create-date : 12/26/98 04:38:33 Problem Short Description : SofI's CCC needs protection against power and A/C failure Action : Every time there is a power cut and/or an air conditioning failure, SofI's CCC stops. As these events are quite common, and the manual is too heavy for the quick reaction requested, the INC will provide: - Simplified check lists for most common events. - Training to NTTT operational people and to detector technicians. Action Log : Responsible : Infrared Support Team Deadline : Deadline Status : Not Assigned ________________________________________________________________________________ Telescope : ESO 360 Create-date : 08/06/98 15:47:23 Problem Short Description : EFOSC 2 rack is difficult to install. Action : Handling stand should be modified in order to permit small movements (10 mm). Action Log : 11/19/98 09:45:16 weckert Next turno we will finish the parts. Steel parts have to be send to Santiago for hardening 12/17/98 15:44:05 gandreon Ready. To be tested tomorrow. 01/14/99 15:50:52 gandreon It will be tested when EFOSC2 will be disinstalled. Responsible : Mechanics Support Team Deadline : 10/31/98 02:00:00 Deadline Status : Overdue ________________________________________________________________________________ Telescope : ESO 360 Create-date : 09/27/98 15:40:27 Problem Short Description : CES VLC camera mirror can be tilted easily and needs a fixation Action : Provide a fixation for the CES VLC camera mirror in order to prevent tilts Action Log : 11/05/98 15:15:54 gandreon New deadline. 11/19/98 09:52:28 weckert Design and detail drawings are done 11/30/98 11:29:25 weckert Work is in the workshop Responsible : Mechanics Support Team Deadline : 12/27/98 02:00:00 Deadline Status : Closed with Delay ________________________________________________________________________________ Telescope : ESO 360 Create-date : 10/08/98 15:19:30 Problem Short Description : CASPEC carriage is now too hight for proper mounting. Action : It should be modified before next run (mid January) Action Log : 10/15/98 14:58:06 gandreon Final decision to be taked by Alain and TT members. 10/29/98 18:16:02 gandreon The spacers will be modified instead in order to simplify change-overs. 11/05/98 14:52:11 gandreon Deadline changed according to set-up date. Responsible : Mechanics Support Team Deadline : 01/25/99 02:00:00 Deadline Status : Pending ________________________________________________________________________________ Telescope : ESO 360 Create-date : 11/12/98 15:39:29 Problem Short Description : IDL and IRAF are missing in w3p6ops. Action : IDL licence should be transfered from ins3p6 and IRAF should be installed. Action Log : 01/07/99 15:01:18 gandreon IDL has been installed. IRAF will be completed this week. 01/14/99 15:51:43 gandreon IRAF now to be tested. Responsible : Software&Commun.Supp.T. Deadline : 12/31/98 02:00:00 Deadline Status : Pending ________________________________________________________________________________ Telescope : ESO 360 Create-date : 11/12/98 15:40:33 Problem Short Description : New MOS plates are needed by December 18. Action : Ther are on order. When delivered, they should be blackened. Action Log : 11/30/98 11:27:43 weckert I expect to have the MOS plates here in La Silla the 9th. of December 12/17/98 17:24:24 gandreon The MOS arrived only yesterday 16/12, too late for this EFOSC run. 12/30/98 14:45:21 gandreon They are needed by January 12, 1999. 01/06/99 09:40:36 gihle Plates were received and blacked as required. Responsible : Mechanics Support Team Deadline : 12/18/98 02:00:00 Deadline Status : Closed on Time ________________________________________________________________________________ Telescope : ESO 360 Create-date : 11/19/98 14:55:47 Problem Short Description : New aperture wheel configuration is different from old one. Action : EFOSC 2 ICS should be reconfigured accordingly. Action Log : 12/17/98 15:45:45 gandreon Completed, but it cannot be tested until next run due to late arrival of MOS plate. 01/07/99 15:02:15 gandreon Installation will be done on January 11th. Responsible : Software&Commun.Supp.T. Deadline : 12/17/98 02:00:00 Deadline Status : Closed on Time ________________________________________________________________________________ Telescope : ESO 360 Create-date : 11/19/98 14:57:38 Problem Short Description : BIAS in CCD #40 has an unusual value when binning is 2x2. Action : It should be test and configured in order to give a value similar to the other binnings. Action Log : 12/21/98 15:37:54 psinclai This problem will be solved during the first week of January, when Nicolas Haddad is back. Responsible : Opt.Detectors Support Team Deadline : 12/04/98 02:00:00 Deadline Status : Closed with Delay ________________________________________________________________________________ Telescope : ESO 360 Create-date : 12/10/98 15:23:57 Problem Short Description : Standard (new) MOS plates needed for calibration/observation. Action : Because the new EFOSC aperture wheel is being tested and will be used from now on, some standard mos plate used for polarimetry and setup have to be rebuild before the next run Dec 18th. Plates to build at last before Dec 16th to be tested in the Lab. are : Wollaston mask 20" (parallel and perpendicular slits) Wollaston mask 10" (paralle slist) Polarizer plate (ask to the OPtic group) Segmented slits (2x9x21 to may be build with the punch) Pin holes array (needed for the instrument setup) Action Log : 12/17/98 15:40:54 gandreon Delivery was late (Dec 16, 1998). They be will be prepared for next run. 12/30/98 14:45:51 gandreon They are needed by January 12, 1999. 01/04/99 18:47:28 gihle The plates were fabricated and blacked. These plates were given to E.Matamoros. 01/14/99 15:57:21 gandreon The last 2 MOS plates could not be found. Responsible : Mechanics Support Team Deadline : 12/18/98 02:00:00 Deadline Status : Closed on Time ________________________________________________________________________________ Telescope : ESO 360 Create-date : 12/17/98 15:27:02 Problem Short Description : New MOS plates need proper cutting after punching. Action : A suitable cutting device should be manufactured. Action Log : Responsible : Mechanics Support Team Deadline : 05/14/99 23:00:00 Deadline Status : Pending ________________________________________________________________________________ Telescope : ESO 360 Create-date : 01/06/99 12:31:40 Problem Short Description : The ramp of cassegrain door is too heavy. This is a high risk for the back of users.. Action : Add more weight to the counter weight to make the ramp easy to open/close. An overhaul should also be done. Action Log : Responsible : Mechanics Support Team Deadline : 01/31/99 00:00:00 Deadline Status : Pending ________________________________________________________________________________ Telescope : ESO 360 Create-date : 01/14/99 15:41:00 Problem Short Description : Adapter calibration screen cannot be moved out manually in case of problem with motor. Action : The function should be modified in order to permit an emergency manual extraction of the screen. Action Log : Responsible : Mechanics Support Team Deadline : Deadline Status : Not Assigned ________________________________________________________________________________ Telescope : ESO 360 Create-date : 01/14/99 15:43:21 Problem Short Description : Offset values for EFOSC encoder wheels are hardcoded in program. Action : An engineering panel should be implemented for easy change of offset values of the three wheels. Action Log : Responsible : Software&Commun.Supp.T. Deadline : Deadline Status : Not Assigned ________________________________________________________________________________ Telescope : ESO/MPI 220 Create-date : 12/15/98 11:23:42 Problem Short Description : Mechanical limits required on M1 cell. Action : When the WFI is dismounted (current proposed date Dec.27) Two holes hould be drilled and threaded, and pieces of metal attached to act as hard mechanical limits for the WFI. This will protect against inadvertent over-rotation and subsequent damage. Action Log : 12/30/98 14:47:13 gandreon It is required by January 7, 1999, when grisms will be tested on WFI. 01/06/99 09:52:58 gihle Pieces are ready for installation Responsible : Mechanics Support Team Deadline : 12/27/98 00:00:00 Deadline Status : Closed on Time ________________________________________________________________________________ Telescope : ESO/MPI 220 Create-date : 01/14/99 15:44:28 Problem Short Description : Cold air comes out of a hole in the ceiling of control room. Action : It should be sealed. Action Log : Responsible : Infrastructure Support Group Deadline : Deadline Status : Not Assigned ________________________________________________________________________________ Telescope : DAN 154 Create-date : 10/03/98 20:38:17 Problem Short Description : Adaptor VME exhaust vents near mirror cell... Action : An exhaust extraction hood, tube and fan should be installed. The design should be similar to that of the Dutch telescope, i.e. a `chimney' is required in the hood in case of extraction fan failure. Action Log : 10/08/98 15:25:11 gandreon To be approved by LSO Director. 12/30/98 14:49:32 gandreon Quotation from Mechanics is pending. 01/07/99 14:55:06 gandreon Quotation from mechanics is urgent. Responsible : Mechanics Support Team Deadline : Deadline Status : Not Assigned ________________________________________________________________________________ Telescope : DAN 154 Create-date : 11/21/98 16:22:41 Problem Short Description : Safe ladder access to rotating part of the dome, working platform at dome top Action : (1) A safe access (ladder with cage) should be installed from the catwalk to the rotating part of the dome. (2) A working platform at the top of the dome is needed. Action Log : 11/25/98 09:17:26 fluco The point Ner 1 was complete , and the point Ner 2 should be reassigned to mechanical team. They should build this platform. Responsible : Infrastructure Support Group Deadline : 04/30/99 01:00:00 Deadline Status : Pending ________________________________________________________________________________ Telescope : ESO 152 Create-date : 11/12/98 15:38:21 Problem Short Description : New calibration unit causes imbalance in B&C. Action : The instrument itself should be rebalanced in order to be neutral when instrument is rotated. Action Log : 11/19/98 10:03:02 weckert A rough balancing (as good as possible) was done. Other proposals were discussed with the team leader. 01/14/99 15:53:58 gandreon A balancing device is required for the fine tuning. It must be ready by Jan 22. Responsible : Mechanics Support Team Deadline : 11/30/98 02:00:00 Deadline Status : Overdue ________________________________________________________________________________ Telescope : ESO 152 Create-date : 11/29/98 06:23:18 Problem Short Description : Temperature alarm for CCD of FEROS Action : The CCD of FEROS is cooled from a continuous-flow dewar. If the pipe that runs from the dewar to the CCD gets blocked the CCD can heat up fairly fast, and nobody will in pirnciple notice it until it is to late. We would like to have an automatic temperature alarm, preferably one that warns our operations by beeper. Action Log : 12/10/98 15:38:51 gandreon Signal to be investigated by ODT in CCD controller. 01/14/99 15:54:56 gandreon Dialers on order had to be imported. Their delivery is delayed. Responsible : Infrastructure Support Group Deadline : 01/07/99 00:00:00 Deadline Status : Pending ________________________________________________________________________________ Telescope : SEST Create-date : 10/22/98 14:43:52 Problem Short Description : New M2 mirror will have to be mounted. Action : Detailed drawings of existing optics is required. Action Log : Responsible : Mechanics Support Team Deadline : 03/15/99 02:00:00 Deadline Status : Pending ________________________________________________________________________________ Telescope : GENERAL Create-date : 04/21/98 16:48:59 Problem Short Description : The drive used to cover the DIMM should be improved. Action : It should be made equal to the other half already upgraded. Action Log : 10/02/98 08:49:05 gandreon Deadline changed due to higher priority works and to the fact that the DIMM cannot currently be operated. 12/17/98 15:47:04 gandreon New deadline requested by Navarrete in the frame of the upgrade to VLT DIMM. Responsible : Mechanics Support Team Deadline : 02/15/99 00:00:00 Deadline Status : Pending ________________________________________________________________________________ Telescope : GENERAL Create-date : 09/24/98 16:22:43 Problem Short Description : Observers cannot easily hook-up their laptops to LSO network. Action : A network plug and a modality for getting an IP address should be provided in each telescope control room and in the User computer room. Action Log : 10/02/98 08:56:47 gandreon Nelson Munoz should provide a deadline. 11/19/98 15:04:32 gandreon Repeaters have been ordered. A couple of days after the delivery will be needed to complete this point. 01/14/99 15:55:47 gandreon Repeters arrived today. Responsible : Software&Commun.Supp.T. Deadline : 11/30/98 02:00:00 Deadline Status : Pending ________________________________________________________________________________ Telescope : GENERAL Create-date : 10/04/98 21:49:05 Problem Short Description : PERL not available on epu... Action : Currently, the 2p2 Team cgi applications are run on SC6 as epu (the LS web server) does not have PERL, a scripting language used by most CGI applications. PERL should be installed on epu. Also, other useful programs such as gif2ps and the ppm utilities should be installed. Action Log : 01/07/99 14:55:50 gandreon Perl was installed. Responsible : Software&Commun.Supp.T. Deadline : 12/31/98 02:00:00 Deadline Status : Closed on Time ________________________________________________________________________________ Telescope : GENERAL Create-date : 12/07/98 15:58:23 Problem Short Description : Latex2html SW on epu Action : We request to install the latex2html software on EPU to prepare documents for web pages using latex versions. Action Log : 12/17/98 15:41:33 gandreon To be searched as freeware in the WEB. Responsible : Software&Commun.Supp.T. Deadline : 01/07/99 00:00:00 Deadline Status : Closed on Time ________________________________________________________________________________ Telescope : GENERAL Create-date : 12/17/98 15:37:16 Problem Short Description : Only old MIDAS manuals are available. Action : Sets of manuals corresponding to the currently installed release should be requested to DMD and made available in user room and telescopes. Action Log : 01/14/99 15:17:17 pglaves Manuals for NOV98 version of MIdas are beeing printed in Garching Older versions are not available anymore Responsible : Software&Commun.Supp.T. Deadline : 01/15/99 00:00:00 Deadline Status : Pending ________________________________________________________________________________