Changes between Version 1 and Version 2 of DataTakingMainPage

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07/16/13 22:30:35 (12 years ago)

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-== Data Taking Procedure - Main Page ==
+= Data Taking Procedure - Main Page =
+
+**Remarks** 
+
+* This is just a short introduction/summary for doing a shift. For more Information (and for becoming an expert) follow the links!!
+* There are always changes to the system. Therefore please check this pages and the [shift](</logbook/forumdisplay.php?fid=5> "shift-forum") forum regularly. 
+* The system is being automatized more and more, but this doesn't mean that there is nothing to do anymore.<br> **Monitoring** the system is **very important**. 
+
+== Datataking Check List ==
+
+
+DataTakingCheckList: Check List for a whole shift. 
+Be aware that you have to read the following points also, not only the the Check list!
+
+----
+
+== Preparation ==
+
+Preparation before going on shift:
+
+- PreparationBeforeGoingOnShift
+
+Preparation before nightly shift
+
+- read ALL [[https://www.fact-project.org/logbook/forumdisplay.php?fid=2|logbook]] and [[https://www.fact-project.org/logbook/forumdisplay.php?fid=5|shift]] forum entries
+- start well in advance so that you still have time to contact the experts in case of problems or questions
+
+----
+
+== Logbook entries ==
+
+=== Shift summary ===
+
+The shift summary (first entry) has to contain the following information:
+
+- contact details
+- planned schedule
+- achieved schedule
+- problems
+- ORM alerts
+
+TemplateShiftSummary
+
+[spoiler="Template for the shift summary"]
+
+[code="html"]
+[b]On shift:[/b] xxx (local) xxx(remote)
+[b]contact during shift:[/b]
+
+| | xxx | xxx |
+| :-: | :-: | :-: |
+| Skype: | xxx | xxx |
+| Fon (Landline)| | |
+| Fon (mobile)| +xx | +xx |
+| Email| xx@xx.xx | xx@xx.xx |
+
+| __Task__ | __Schedule Planned (UTC):__ | __Schedule Achieved (UTC):__ |
+| :-: | :-: | :-: |
+|    |    |    |
+|    |    |    |
+
+
+[b]Orm Alerts:[/b]
+- possible Orm Alerts
+
+[b]Problems:[/b]
+- list of problems
+[/code]
+[/spoiler]
+
+=== Datataking entries ===
+
+General remarks:
+
+- please fill the logbook in realtime, i.e. the entries should have the correct time stamps for better traceability of problems - otherwise, please note the time stamp when something happened
+- __problems / information for single runs have to be inserted in the [[https://www.fact-project.org/run_db/db/run_comment.php|run-comment DB]]__
+ - these are for example:
+ - fad losses
+ - tracking stops
+ - car flash
+- make a single entry for every measurement you do (one entry for every source, for every technical measurement ...)
+- insert following informations
+ - weather: skybrightness, clouds, calima, ... i.e. any information that cannot be retrieved from the auxiliary files
+ - write down how long what take and how much time you loose by treating problems
+ - any problem with hardware or software, therefore write down exactly what you did
+ - please report also mistakes or missing information in the manuals so that they can be fixed/added
+
+TemplateNormalDatatakingSet
+
+[spoiler="Template for a normal Datataking Set"]
+[code="html"]
+__Crab__
+
+| __Wobble Position__ | runs  | comments | Clouds and all sky pictures |
+|:----:|:---:|:-------:|:--------:|
+|  1  |   |   |   |
+|  2  |   |   |   |
+|  1  |   |   |   |
+|  2  |   |   |   |
+|  1  |   |   |   |
+|  2  |   |   |   |
+|  1  |   |   |   |
+|  2  |   |   |   |
+
+[u]Problems[/u]
+- problem 1
+ - details
+ - solution
+- problem 2
+- ...
+[/code]
+[/spoiler]
+
+You can find the list of the runs taken at: https://www.fact-project.org/smartfact/#observations
+
+[spoiler="Template for quoting logfiles"]
+[code="html"]
+[quote='program/log file']
+~~~
+this is an example for log file text which will be nicely formated with the three tildes around
+~~~
+[/quote]
+[/code]
+[/spoiler]
+
+----
+
+== Startup ==
+
+- open Smartfact
+- open the gtc-skycamera image and the weather station of Magic (see www.fact-project.org)
+- open a ssh-connection to newdaq to submit scripts
+- open the page http://www.fact-project.org/showlog/index.php (for checking the logfiles) <br> different logs can be checked by adding the name of the program, e.g. http://www.fact-project.org/showlog/?log=dimserver or https://www.fact-project.org/showlog/?log=magiclidar (use your own account for this and not the fact user!)
+-  [[https://www.fact-project.org/logbook/showthread.php?tid=828|Introduction for a VPN session]] gives a helpful introduction for a VPN session to La Palma
+
+the following steps are not really needed anymore:
+(you might just need it in case of problems) 
+
+- connect to the screen session on newdaq. See ScreenSessionHelpfulCommands for a list of helpful commands for screen sessions)
+- open VNC-session :04 on gui and VNC-session :02 on aux
+ - start GUI (if not already running): FACT++/factGL
+
+Schedule
+
+- edit ~/FACT++/operation/scripts/schedule.js
+ - you can find the formate of the schedule in the ScheduleTemplate
+ - don't forget to change the date of the observation tasks
+ - you can add several task to one observation, for example a ratescan following by normal datataking
+ - if you specify the coordinate, notice: ra is in decimal hours and dec in decimal degree
+
+Planning the schedule:
+
+- fill the schedule according to the thread "observations (month JJJJ)" in the [[https://www.fact-project.org/logbook/forumdisplay.php?fid=5|shift]] forum
+- use the [[https://fact-project.org/scheduling/scheduling.php|visibility and current prediction plots]] to plan the sources to observe
+- for finding a good position for a ratescan, you can use software planetariums like stellarium or KStars
+ - good position for a ratescan: zd < 10°, no bright star in the field of view
+
+[spoiler="Template for schedule.js"]
+
+[code="cpp"]
+var observations =
+[
+ { date:"2013-03-13 19:44 UTC", observations:
+     [
+      { task:'startup' }
+     ]
+ },
+
+ { date:"2013-03-13 19:50 UTC", observations:
+     [
+      { task:'data', source:'Crab' }
+     ]
+ },
+
+ { date:"2013-03-13 23:58 UTC", observations:
+     [
+      { task:'ratescan', ra:9.438888, dec:29.0 },
+      { task:'data',     source:'Crab'        }
+     ]
+ },
+
+ { date:"2013-03-14 00:45 UTC", observations:
+     [
+      { task:'ratescan', ra:11.26888888, dec:28.4477777 },
+      { source:'Mrk 421'}
+     ]
+ },
+
+ { date:"2013-03-14 03:30 UTC", observations:
+     [
+      { source:'Mrk 501'}
+     ]
+ },
+
+ { date:"2013-03-14 06:30 UTC", observations:
+     [
+      { task:'shutdown'}
+     ]
+ },
+
+];
+
+[/code]
+
+[/spoiler]
+
+**Remark**: When there is not first-drs-calib until the start of astronomical twilight, please skip it (i.e. the single pe run), as data taking has first priority. 
+
+Startup procedure:
+
+- start dimctrl client in any terminal: [i]/home/fact/operation/[b]dimctrl[/b][/i]
+   - PWR_CONTROL/TOGGLE_DRIVE
+   - DRIVE_CONTROL/UNLOCK
+   - stop dimctrl: .q
+- insert schedule to database: in /home/fact/operation : dimctrl --quit --cmd ".js scripts/updateSchedule.js"
+- Start TPoint-camera
+   - visit the page 10.0.100.230 from the La Palma Network
+   - Login and start the TPoint Camera
+- Check status of the Telescope in the TPoint Camera and the [[https://fact-project.org/cam/index.php|IR Camera]]
+
+----
+
+== Datataking ==
+
+- start Datataking script from a bash with following command in FACT++:
+ - dimctrl --start scripts/Main.js
+- don't forget to write the corresponding logbook entries and the comments in the run-comment DB
+- if you have to start a dim-script for yourself, call it with following command from a bash:
+ - dimctrl --batch ScriptsForDimCtrl/<scriptname>.dim
+- For details of the different steps of the datataking, see the [[datatakingdetails datataking details]]
+ - be aware that all steps mentioned in the datataking details are currently proceeded by the scripts
+ - the datataking details contain the archive of the datataking procedures
+
+**Remark**: Please have in mind that **datataking has first priority**, i.e. first restart the script, then do the logbook entry. 
+
+----
+
+== Trouble Shooting ==
+
+- [b]never[/b] stop a not hanging program with ctrl+c
+ - when a restart of the program is really necessary use .q instead
+ - restarting a program is in most cases not a solution and only increase the risk to trigger more problems. So avoid restarting programs as long as possible 
+- TroubleShooting
+
+Most common problems:
+
+- [[troubleshooting#tsfadloss FAD losses]]
+- [[troubleshooting#tsdrivectrl Drive Error ]]
+
+----
+
+== Shutdown ==
+
+- After the shutdown task in the schedule was proceeded you have to do the the following task to finish the shutdown:
+- stop datataking script with following command from a bash:
+ - dimctrl --stop
+- in dimctrl: PWR_CONTROL/TOGGLE_DRIVE
+- make sure that
+ - the bias is off and disconnected
+ - the trigger is off
+ - the lid is closed
+ - the telescope is parked
+ - all parts of the ShutdownProcedure are proceeded correctly