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installation_fp_sci [2017/06/20 10:43]
pereira [Pumping focal-plane chamber]
installation_fp_sci [2017/06/20 17:14]
pereira [Closing focal-plane chamber]
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 {{:wiki:fp-pirani.jpg?350|FP chamber manual venting valve}}  {{:wiki:fp-pirani.jpg?350|FP chamber manual venting valve}} 
   * Wait until the chamber is vented (few hours). The **I261PG** Pirani Gauge should read slightly above atmospheric pressure (due to the dry N2 flow pumped to the chamber). The window **VENT STATUS** in PanelMate should display "VENT VALVE OPEN". The window **PUMPDOWN STATUS** should display "PUMPDOWN STOPPED"   * Wait until the chamber is vented (few hours). The **I261PG** Pirani Gauge should read slightly above atmospheric pressure (due to the dry N2 flow pumped to the chamber). The window **VENT STATUS** in PanelMate should display "VENT VALVE OPEN". The window **PUMPDOWN STATUS** should display "PUMPDOWN STOPPED"
 +  * When the chamber is fully vented, select **VENT STATUS** and click **STOP VENTING PROCEDURE** 
 +  * Close the manual vent valve
  
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   * Turn the switch to move the chamber to position "UP", and keep it that way for about 10 minutes (the time it takes the chamber to be closed)   * Turn the switch to move the chamber to position "UP", and keep it that way for about 10 minutes (the time it takes the chamber to be closed)
-  * When the chamber is almost close, turn the know to close the clamps+  * Check the display indicating the weight lift by the hydraulic system. When the chamber is close, the weight displayed will increase drastically due to the resistance experienced by the hydraulic system. At that point, stop immediately the lifting switch (otherwise, a weight-limit set point might be reached, disabling the hydraulic system) 
 +  * Turn the knob to close the clamps 
 +  * Inspect the clamps and chamber flange (no gaps) to ensure that the chamber is properly sealed
   * Before pumping the chamber down, make sure that the scintillator is properly connected. This can be done by biasing the detector and checking the signals, either from the scalers or with a scope. One should clearly see cosmic rays; if that is not the case, the phototubes are likely miss connected   * Before pumping the chamber down, make sure that the scintillator is properly connected. This can be done by biasing the detector and checking the signals, either from the scalers or with a scope. One should clearly see cosmic rays; if that is not the case, the phototubes are likely miss connected
  
installation_fp_sci.txt · Last modified: 2023/08/18 10:19 by noji