Generated by ARS on January 13, 2000 4:01:57 PM ACTION ITEMS LIST FOR SUPPORT TEAMS AND INFRASTRUCTURE Telescope : ESO NTT Create-date : October 27, 1999 5:24:56 PM Problem Short Description : A 100MB ethernet connection between basement and telescope is needed. Action : A short term solution (Optical coupler will be available only in mid-2001) should be provided together with cost estimation and specifications (like how many turns can the fiber be safely twisted. A minimum of 24 turns is desirable). Action Log : Responsible : Electronics Support Team Deadline : January 30, 2000 10:00:00 PM Deadline Status : Pending ________________________________________________________________________________ Telescope : ESO NTT Create-date : December 09, 1999 12:56:06 PM Problem Short Description : M1 trolleys are now in the open air. Action : A suitable protection should be manufatured. Action Log : Responsible : Mechanics Support Team Deadline : January 30, 2000 10:00:00 PM Deadline Status : Pending ________________________________________________________________________________ Telescope : ESO NTT Create-date : December 16, 1999 10:39:27 AM Problem Short Description : Guide Star Cats Action : get the guide star catalogues (USNO/A1 and GSC) toguether with the cat server, install it and test it. Final night test and acceptance should take place on Dec.22/23 Action Log : Responsible : Software&Commun.Supp.T. Deadline : December 22, 1999 10:00:00 PM Deadline Status : Closed on Time ________________________________________________________________________________ Telescope : ESO NTT Create-date : December 23, 1999 1:08:51 PM Problem Short Description : Light contamination from SUSI 2 shutter encoder. Action : To be made light-tight Action Log : January 06, 2000 3:10:05 PM gandreon Still a very low intensity contamination can be detected. However, the level can be accepted. Responsible : Instrumentation Support Team Deadline : January 05, 2000 10:00:00 PM Deadline Status : Closed on Time ________________________________________________________________________________ Telescope : ESO NTT Create-date : December 27, 1999 5:18:52 PM Problem Short Description : Support for anemometer Action : A support is needed to install an anemometer just under the M3 spider, in the "Cassegrain" hole of M1. Action Log : Responsible : Mechanics Support Team Deadline : January 30, 2000 10:00:00 PM Deadline Status : Pending ________________________________________________________________________________ Telescope : ESO NTT Create-date : January 13, 2000 7:45:01 AM Problem Short Description : Special filters will be used at SUSI2 - mounting ring are needed Action : Manufacture of: 2 adapter rings for 90mm filters into 100mm SUSI2 filter cells. 2 adapter rings for 60mm filters into 100mm SUSI2 filter cells. Action Log : Responsible : Mechanics Support Team Deadline : March 19, 2000 10:00:00 PM Deadline Status : Pending ________________________________________________________________________________ Telescope : ESO 360 Create-date : August 05, 1999 3:12:33 PM Problem Short Description : F/35 difficult to mount after adapter modifications Action : Instrumentation carriage should be modified. Action Log : December 23, 1999 1:15:49 PM gandreon Operation can be done only when F/35 will be mounted again. New deadline required. Responsible : Mechanics Support Team Deadline : December 30, 1999 11:00:00 PM Deadline Status : Pending ________________________________________________________________________________ Telescope : ESO 360 Create-date : November 17, 1999 5:15:47 PM Problem Short Description : New cooling system too hot. Action : The configuration of the new cooler of the TCCD's and FIERA needs revision. Action Log : December 02, 1999 1:36:52 PM gandreon Reassigned to LIN (Ueli) January 06, 2000 3:11:39 PM gandreon Configuration has been approved by Ueli. Responsible : Instrumentation Support Team Deadline : December 23, 1999 10:00:00 PM Deadline Status : Closed on Time ________________________________________________________________________________ Telescope : ESO 360 Create-date : November 17, 1999 5:16:58 PM Problem Short Description : CES image slicers need adjustments. Action : Provide 3 micrometer screws for quantitave measure/adjustments of the 3 CES image slicers Action Log : December 02, 1999 1:39:04 PM gandreon Micrometers have been ordered. Low priority. January 13, 2000 1:18:42 PM gandreon One unit will be ready on time (High resolution slicer). Responsible : Mechanics Support Team Deadline : February 11, 2000 10:00:00 PM Deadline Status : Pending ________________________________________________________________________________ Telescope : ESO 360 Create-date : November 17, 1999 5:21:23 PM Problem Short Description : Alfa axis encoders are exposed. Action : Mount the covers for the alfa axis Action Log : December 09, 1999 1:03:14 PM gandreon Existing cover is too heavy. A new, lighter one should be manufactured. A new deadline was requested. Responsible : Mechanics Support Team Deadline : January 30, 2000 10:00:00 PM Deadline Status : Pending ________________________________________________________________________________ Telescope : ESO 360 Create-date : November 18, 1999 1:25:06 PM Problem Short Description : Delta axis encoders are exposed. Action : Mount the covers for the delta axis Action Log : November 25, 1999 12:49:36 PM gandreon A temporary protection should be installed ASAP considering the duration of this action. November 25, 1999 12:50:26 PM gandreon A temporary protection should be installed ASAP considering the duration of this action. Responsible : Mechanics Support Team Deadline : March 30, 2000 10:00:00 PM Deadline Status : Pending ________________________________________________________________________________ Telescope : ESO 360 Create-date : December 01, 1999 10:17:01 AM Problem Short Description : CFA storage Action : built and install the Cassegrain Fibre Adaptor holder required for storage&off-line calibrations in the cage Action Log : January 13, 2000 1:20:14 PM gandreon Deadline changed. Responsible : Mechanics Support Team Deadline : February 26, 2000 10:00:00 PM Deadline Status : Pending ________________________________________________________________________________ Telescope : ESO 360 Create-date : December 01, 1999 10:18:06 AM Problem Short Description : cover for CES needed Action : adapt/redesign a cover for the prism part of the CES Action Log : Responsible : Mechanics Support Team Deadline : March 30, 2000 10:00:00 PM Deadline Status : Pending ________________________________________________________________________________ Telescope : ESO 360 Create-date : December 01, 1999 10:19:10 AM Problem Short Description : Install the continuous flow cryostat for CES Action : The existing one has to be modified. New parts have to be manufactured. Action Log : Responsible : Mechanics Support Team Deadline : March 30, 2000 10:00:00 PM Deadline Status : Pending ________________________________________________________________________________ Telescope : ESO 360 Create-date : December 01, 1999 10:21:09 AM Problem Short Description : redesign of CES main collimator flip-mirror needed Action : the reproducibilty of path changes when turning the collimator mirror is insufficient. It needs to be manufactured according to a new design. Action Log : Responsible : Mechanics Support Team Deadline : April 29, 2000 10:00:00 PM Deadline Status : Pending ________________________________________________________________________________ Telescope : ESO 360 Create-date : December 01, 1999 10:23:37 AM Problem Short Description : replace screws of CES predisperser collimator mirror fixation Action : Path changes require a special tool at the predisperser collimator. It should be replaced by a long screw, and should be easily accessible. Action Log : January 11, 2000 6:56:03 PM weckert Screw was replaced and the new locking system works well. RTI reported that the existing predisperser collimator unit is to week and the lock pin in his locking position moves the whole unit. January 13, 2000 1:22:36 PM gandreon Action item is completed. However, a new design for this unit is needed. It will be a project. Responsible : Mechanics Support Team Deadline : December 10, 1999 10:00:00 PM Deadline Status : Closed on Time ________________________________________________________________________________ Telescope : ESO 360 Create-date : December 01, 1999 10:25:14 AM Problem Short Description : CES exposure meter may be damaged by room illumination. Action : A security mechanism to protect the CES exposuremeter-phototube should be provided. Action Log : December 09, 1999 1:05:13 PM gandreon An interlock will be put on the room lights, while a prototype is being developed. January 06, 2000 3:09:34 PM dgojak January 06, 2000 17:15:00 dgojak A preliminary protection has been installed, e.g., once powered the phototube the room illumination is disabled. The electronic tube protection shall be ready for middle February. January 13, 2000 1:23:42 PM gandreon Prototype will be installed and calibrated during the set-up night. Responsible : Electronics Support Team Deadline : February 11, 2000 10:00:00 PM Deadline Status : Pending ________________________________________________________________________________ Telescope : ESO 360 Create-date : December 09, 1999 12:57:25 PM Problem Short Description : Switching the lights in old computer room is not handy. Action : A switch should be installed next to the elevator door. Action Log : Responsible : Infrastructure Support Group Deadline : December 22, 1999 10:00:00 PM Deadline Status : Closed on Time ________________________________________________________________________________ Telescope : ESO 360 Create-date : December 16, 1999 4:20:36 PM Problem Short Description : graphics resources insufficient on xt43p6 (IP: 134.171.121.23) Action : replace the graphics adapter or enhance the memory. Buy from WP643. Reasons: 1) ximtool allocates colors from the desktopm, and renders the other windows unreadable. 2) P2PP tends to freeze and crash Action Log : January 06, 2000 3:12:44 PM gandreon On hold. Further study required. Responsible : Software&Commun.Supp.T. Deadline : Deadline Status : Not Assigned ________________________________________________________________________________ Telescope : ESO 360 Create-date : December 23, 1999 1:09:57 PM Problem Short Description : A new TCCD has to be mounted. Action : Software control program has to be reconfigured. To be done at first technical night. Action Log : January 07, 2000 4:01:21 PM jibsen Please inform SWC the next technical night to coordinate the reconfiguration. Responsible : Software&Commun.Supp.T. Deadline : February 07, 2000 10:00:00 PM Deadline Status : Pending ________________________________________________________________________________ Telescope : ESO 360 Create-date : December 23, 1999 1:12:15 PM Problem Short Description : Low resolution slicer not mounted. Action : To be installed. Action Log : Responsible : Instrumentation Support Team Deadline : February 23, 2000 10:00:00 PM Deadline Status : Pending ________________________________________________________________________________ Telescope : ESO 360 Create-date : December 30, 1999 12:14:33 PM Problem Short Description : Tube against parasitic light for CES Very Long Camera Action : A tube is required for the CES VLC to baffle straylight. As was present with the old Long Camera a tube is required that contains the camera mirror and extends beyond the folding mirror to baffle light. It needs to have a provision for easy access to the Hartmann mask such as a slidable door, or equivalent. Action Log : January 13, 2000 1:26:57 PM gandreon More analisys is required. Tube may not be the best solution and it will be an heavy job. Currently the main source of parassitic light seems to have been cut (all LEDs off in Fiera). Responsible : Mechanics Support Team Deadline : February 11, 2000 10:00:00 PM Deadline Status : Pending ________________________________________________________________________________ Telescope : ESO 360 Create-date : January 10, 2000 9:44:30 AM Problem Short Description : A dedicate FAX line is needed in Control Room Action : Install a telephone line in the control room with 24 hrs. access to a trunk line suitable for FAX transmission. Action Log : Responsible : Infrastructure Support Group Deadline : January 26, 2000 10:00:00 PM Deadline Status : Pending ________________________________________________________________________________ Telescope : ESO 360 Create-date : January 12, 2000 2:52:19 PM Problem Short Description : UPS problems can go unnoticed Action : install an alarm in case the central UPS goes off-line via autodialing ISG/electricans. Action Log : Responsible : Deadline : Deadline Status : Not Assigned ________________________________________________________________________________ Telescope : ESO 360 Create-date : January 12, 2000 2:54:28 PM Problem Short Description : remove old atomic/cerme clock from 3p6 premises in the 3rd floor Action : Remove the rack and the electronics of the old atomic clock which is not used at the 3p6 any more. (The room is needed for setting up the MOS facility). Action Log : January 13, 2000 1:28:16 PM gandreon To be studied by ELC, in relation to existing projects on the same matter. Responsible : Electronics Support Team Deadline : Deadline Status : Not Assigned ________________________________________________________________________________ Telescope : ESO 360 Create-date : January 12, 2000 2:57:56 PM Problem Short Description : refurbish the toilett in the 3rd floor of the 3p6 building Action : This room is in an embarassing state. It should be renovated, and equipped with a new sink and toilett, as well as freshly tiled. Action Log : Responsible : Infrastructure Support Group Deadline : Deadline Status : Not Assigned ________________________________________________________________________________ Telescope : ESO 360 Create-date : January 13, 2000 7:49:27 AM Problem Short Description : 100 new MOS plates needed Action : pls proved 100 blacked MOS plates Action Log : January 13, 2000 1:29:52 PM gandreon MEC may have still some, but they have to be provided by CFT. Deadline will be assigned when plates arrive. Responsible : Mechanics Support Team Deadline : Deadline Status : Not Assigned ________________________________________________________________________________ Telescope : ESO/MPI 220 Create-date : December 22, 1999 10:20:58 AM Problem Short Description : unable to reduce WFI data Action : Please install latest version of IRAF MSCRED+ESOWFI packages. Please do this in collaboration with Heath Jones, who has instructions from IRAF/NOAO. Action Log : Responsible : Software&Commun.Supp.T. Deadline : January 05, 2000 10:00:00 PM Deadline Status : Closed on Time ________________________________________________________________________________ Telescope : ESO/MPI 220 Create-date : January 06, 2000 3:06:00 PM Problem Short Description : Failure in ari compressor affects image quality. Action : - A switching system between the two compressor should be installed for automatic back-up in case of failure. - A logging facility should be installed in order to monitor the pressure. Action Log : Responsible : Mechanics Support Team Deadline : Deadline Status : Not Assigned ________________________________________________________________________________ Telescope : ESO 152 Create-date : October 21, 1999 1:42:26 PM Problem Short Description : Maintenance on slit will prevent any observation. Action : A spare piece with reflecting mirror should be manufactured in order to replace the slit when maintenance is requested. In this way Feros could still be usable. Action Log : November 04, 1999 1:29:11 PM gandreon Should be done during Feros time ( November 9 to 24). Possibly finished a couple of days in advance (22/11). November 18, 1999 1:37:14 PM gandreon It will not be finished in time. The foreseen maintenance should be done during daytime. January 13, 2000 1:45:01 PM gandreon To be delired this turno. Responsible : Mechanics Support Team Deadline : November 21, 1999 10:00:00 PM Deadline Status : Overdue ________________________________________________________________________________ Telescope : ESO 152 Create-date : November 11, 1999 1:10:37 PM Problem Short Description : Feros calibration lamp filter has to be removed from time to time. Action : A filter holder with two positions (one for the filter and one empty) should be prepared. Action Log : Responsible : Mechanics Support Team Deadline : February 14, 2000 10:00:00 PM Deadline Status : Pending ________________________________________________________________________________ Telescope : GENERAL Create-date : August 05, 1999 1:15:17 PM Problem Short Description : Encoders installations Action : It is necessary to make a encoders support for the 11 inch celestron telescope ( GMS ). Action Log : December 02, 1999 1:47:31 PM gandreon Design ready. Lowest priority for construction. January 06, 2000 3:17:28 PM gandreon Deadline changed. Responsible : Mechanics Support Team Deadline : February 28, 2000 11:00:00 PM Deadline Status : Pending ________________________________________________________________________________ Telescope : GENERAL Create-date : October 18, 1999 2:39:31 PM Problem Short Description : The fixation of CCD to th Tinsley Interferometer is not optimal. Action : It should be improved. Action Log : December 02, 1999 1:59:11 PM gandreon Lowest priority. Responsible : Mechanics Support Team Deadline : February 28, 2000 11:00:00 PM Deadline Status : Pending ________________________________________________________________________________ Telescope : GENERAL Create-date : November 25, 1999 12:46:34 PM Problem Short Description : TIM signal is needed in SWC development lab. Action : A fiber optic connection should be established between NTT and A&A building for the TIM signal. Action Log : December 23, 1999 1:18:52 PM gandreon Material has just arrived. January 06, 2000 2:56:19 PM dgojak The fiber has been installed, it is pending to check the attenuation. Responsible : Electronics Support Team Deadline : December 21, 1999 10:00:00 PM Deadline Status : Overdue ________________________________________________________________________________ Telescope : GENERAL Create-date : December 09, 1999 9:42:24 AM Problem Short Description : Current telephone bill to V.A has to be edited. Action : Program the following changes into the Hotel Computer: - only call longer than 60" should be listed. - increase fare by 15% overhead (if feasible only for these bills) - set up the computer in order to get a real printout, not the screen printout. Action Log : Responsible : Infrastructure Support Group Deadline : January 09, 2000 10:00:00 PM Deadline Status : Pending ________________________________________________________________________________ Telescope : GENERAL Create-date : December 09, 1999 12:59:08 PM Problem Short Description : Heaters in Vertex antenna are disconnected. Action : They should be reconnected to the defrost control system. Action Log : Responsible : Infrastructure Support Group Deadline : February 28, 2000 10:00:00 PM Deadline Status : Pending ________________________________________________________________________________ Telescope : GENERAL Create-date : December 22, 1999 3:50:33 PM Problem Short Description : Remedy: It's not possible to print reports from aylla Action : Add 'lptir1' to the aylla printer list. Action Log : January 07, 2000 4:13:45 PM jibsen lptir1 has been added to aylla printer list. Responsible : Software&Commun.Supp.T. Deadline : January 19, 2000 10:00:00 PM Deadline Status : Closed on Time ________________________________________________________________________________ Telescope : GENERAL Create-date : December 23, 1999 1:13:13 PM Problem Short Description : Support Team do not reassing problems back to telescope Teams. Action : Weekly notification to be issued by an escalation. Action Log : Responsible : LS Management Deadline : January 12, 2000 10:00:00 PM Deadline Status : Overdue ________________________________________________________________________________ Telescope : GENERAL Create-date : January 05, 2000 9:40:38 PM Problem Short Description : IRAF Y2K bug Action : Iraf is not Y2K compatible- A patch exist (V.Doublier has the info). Pls install it on NTT - Deadline refers to online systems. Action Log : January 07, 2000 3:59:50 PM jibsen Version 2.11.3 has been installed on w2p2drs. Additionally x11iraf, immatchx, mscred, mscdb and esowfi layered packages has been installed as requested. Please test. January 12, 2000 5:49:59 PM jibsen w3p6oh updated today. Layered packages installed are: x11iraf, tables, stsdas, immatchx, mscred, mscdb & esowfi. The same list will be used for wg5oh. w2p2drs will be aligned with this too. Responsible : Software&Commun.Supp.T. Deadline : January 30, 2000 10:00:00 PM Deadline Status : Pending ________________________________________________________________________________ Telescope : GENERAL Create-date : January 08, 2000 6:33:13 PM Problem Short Description : update RTap licences Action : Pls update the RTAP licences on all the VLT-like machines by Feb 1 2000. Thx, Oli Action Log : Responsible : Software&Commun.Supp.T. Deadline : January 30, 2000 10:00:00 PM Deadline Status : Pending ________________________________________________________________________________