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installation_fp_sci [2017/06/13 12:05]
pereira [Closing focal-plane chamber]
installation_fp_sci [2017/06/13 12:10]
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 ==== Open focal-plane chamber ==== ==== Open focal-plane chamber ====
  
-  * After venting the FP chamber, the pressure inside the chamber is slightly above atmospheric due to the dry N2 pumped. Before opening the chamber, it is recommended to vent the extra N2 by "forcing" the chamber flange with e.g. a screwdriver {{:wiki:screwdriver-flange.jpg?350}}+  * After venting the FP chamber, the pressure inside the chamber is slightly above atmospheric due to the dry N2 pumped. Before opening the chamber, it is recommended to vent the extra N2 by "forcing" the pressure-relief valve  with e.g. a screwdriver {{:wiki:screwdriver-flange.jpg?350}}
   * Unlock the padlock protecting the power brakers of the switch controls to open the chamber, and press the **START** button {{:wiki:padlock-note.jpg?350|Padlock}}   * Unlock the padlock protecting the power brakers of the switch controls to open the chamber, and press the **START** button {{:wiki:padlock-note.jpg?350|Padlock}}
   * Turn the switch to open the clamps holding the FP chamber. The weight held by the hydraulic piston will increase {{:wiki:switch-clamps.jpg?250|Switch clamps}} {{:wiki:clamps.jpg?400|Clamps holding FP chamber}} {{:wiki:scale.jpg?350|Scale FP chamber}}   * Turn the switch to open the clamps holding the FP chamber. The weight held by the hydraulic piston will increase {{:wiki:switch-clamps.jpg?250|Switch clamps}} {{:wiki:clamps.jpg?400|Clamps holding FP chamber}} {{:wiki:scale.jpg?350|Scale FP chamber}}
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 ==== Pumping focal-plane chamber ==== ==== Pumping focal-plane chamber ====
 +  * Make sure that the pressure-relief valve (see above) is in place (closed).
   * In order to pumpdown the chamber, make sure that the manual vent valve is closed. Start manual pump to get a pressure below 50 mtorr {{:wiki:ManualValve-fp.jpg?350|Manual valve pump}}   * In order to pumpdown the chamber, make sure that the manual vent valve is closed. Start manual pump to get a pressure below 50 mtorr {{:wiki:ManualValve-fp.jpg?350|Manual valve pump}}
   * Close the manual pump; open PanelMate **S800vac** and go to page 07. Select window **PUMPDOWN STATUS** and click on button **START PUMPDOWN**. The **PUMPDOWN STATUS** and **VENT STATUS** windows should display "PUMPDOWN IN PROGRESS"   * Close the manual pump; open PanelMate **S800vac** and go to page 07. Select window **PUMPDOWN STATUS** and click on button **START PUMPDOWN**. The **PUMPDOWN STATUS** and **VENT STATUS** windows should display "PUMPDOWN IN PROGRESS"
   * Wait for some hours until vacuum is good   * Wait for some hours until vacuum is good
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