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- | The procedures to vent/pump the S800 Intermediate Image box, and/or filling the PPAC detectors with gas must be done carefully to ensure that the PPACs are not damaged. For instance, before venting the chamber, we have to make sure that the PPACs are empty and equalized with respect to the vacuum in the chamber. In order to avoid errors, an automated gas handling system (II-GHS) was designed to perform these tasks safety. The system is schematically illustrated in the figure below. It shows the status | + | * [[#General information]] |
+ | * [[#Emptying Detectors]] | ||
+ | * [[#Filling and Running Detectors]] | ||
+ | * [[# | ||
+ | ===== General information | ||
+ | The procedures to vent/pump the S800 Intermediate Image box, and/or filling the PPAC detectors with gas must be done carefully to ensure that the PPACs are not damaged. For instance, before venting the chamber, we have to make sure that the PPACs are empty and equalized with respect to the vacuum in the chamber. In order to avoid errors, an automated gas handling system (II-GHS) was designed to perform these tasks safely. The II-GHS equipment (valves, flow-meter, pipes, isobutane gas bottle. etc.) are located on the west balcony | ||
- | {{:wiki:ghsiippacs.png?1000|Gas Handling System of S800 Intermediate Image}} | + | {{:wiki:IIGHShardware.jpeg|Gas Handling System of S800 Intermediate Image}} |
- | The II-GHS equipment (valves, flow-meter, pipes, etc.) are located | + | The GHS is operated remotely through CS studio. Its page can be found on the EXP network through FRIB EXP Main → S800 → GHS Pages (Secondary Pages) → Intermediate Image PPAC and is shown below. |
- | {{:wiki:IIGHShardware.jpg?600|Gas Handling System of S800 Intermediate Image}} | + | {{:wiki:ii-ppac-ghs-css.png|}} |
+ | The layout of the II-GHS is shown below. | ||
+ | {{: | ||
+ | The operational states of the II-GHS are shown in the diagram below. | ||
+ | {{: | ||
+ | ===== Emptying Detectors ===== | ||
+ | - Set “PPAC Setpoint” to 0 Torr. | ||
+ | - Click **EMPTY** on the “GHS_II-PPAC_Main” page to begin pumping out the gas quickly. | ||
+ | - When “PPAC Pressure” reads < 0.1 Torr, click **MAN** and then **AUTO**. This will release the remaining gas into the diagnostics box. | ||
+ | - Monitor D2340 pumping station and ensure the TMP stays on and TGV remains open. If not, contact the Vacuum Operation group. | ||
+ | - Valves #1-5 should be closed and valve #6 should remain open. From this state click PUMP to enter pump mode and leave the system in this state until it is ready to be filled. | ||
+ | * Jorge noted on 2/12/2023 that this step did not work; he reported that when he clicked **PUMP** nothing happened. Instead, he had to “manually” enter the PV name associated with this command and changed from 0 to 1. He speculated that this was most likely due to a CS Studio problem. | ||
+ | ===== Venting the Chamber ===== | ||
- | ===== Vent Intermediate-image chamber ===== | + | From the S800 Main Vacuum page, go to the Intermediate |
- | Requirements: | + | * that the PPACs have been unbiased, |
+ | | ||
+ | * that the turbo pump gate valve TVG is closed. | ||
- | * Verify that PPACs are in automatic mode with gas removed (**S3_Gas_Handling**) | + | To vent the chamber: |
- | * The "GH System Status box should read "Auto Mode Gas Removed" | + | - Monitor |
- | * If gas is removed but the system is not in the automatic mode, consult the Beam Physicists or Device Physicist. NOTE: the only valves that should be open in **S3_Gas_Handling** are the "Det Bypass" | + | |
- | | + | - open **Vent**. |
- | * Check that the detectors are unbiased by opening the [[HV bias|HV GUI]] | + | |
- | * Notify the system of the bias-off state by selecting the " | + | |
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- | * [[Vacuum control|Turn off]] ion gauge **I213IG** | + | |
- | * Open **S800Vac** and go to page 03 (" | + | |
- | * Check box " | + | |
- | {{: | + | |
- | * In order to begin venting process, select that box and click "BEGIN VENTING PROCEDURE" | + | |
- | * Box "VENT STATUS" | + | |
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- | * When **I215PG** reads atmospheric pressure, select the box "VENT STATUS" | + | |
- | * The status in the box "VENT STATUS" | + | The PPAC pressure S800_GHS: |
- | * You can now open the chamber | + | RBT_BTS32: |
+ | ===== Evacuating the Chamber ===== | ||
+ | {{: | ||
+ | ===== Filling and Running Detectors ===== | ||
+ | - If in Vent Mode, click **PUMP** then click **RUN** to enter Run Mode. | ||
+ | - If in Pump Mode, click **RUN** to enter Run Mode. | ||
+ | - Plot and monitor IG_D2430: | ||
+ | - Step up “PPAC Setpoint” by 1 Torr from 0 to 6 Torr. Allow the “PPAC Pressure” to stabilize for 15 seconds at each step. This should be a quick process but **DO NOT** simply set the “PPAC Setpoint” to 6 Torr as the gas flow could overwhelm the system. | ||
+ | - PPAC pressure should stabilize after ~1 min. HV may now be turned on to operate the PPACs. | ||
- | ===== Pumping Intermediate-image chamber | + | ===== Troubleshooting |
- | Requirements: | + | - If any issues are encountered |
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- | * Verify that PPACs are not biased by opening the [[HV bias|HV GUI]] | + | |
- | * IMPORTANT: Close manual roughing pump valve (close to the Intermediate-image chamber) {{: | + | |
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- | * Insert PPACs/turn on light (Diagnostic Drives PanelMate) and verify condition through sight window on south side of the chamber (be careful no to bump the bullet camera). | + | |
- | * Open **S800Vac** and go to page 03 (" | + | |
- | * Check " | + | |
- | * Slowly crack manual roughing valve | + | |
- | * Start slow (< 1 Torr/sec). Pressure is displayed in the digital display of the Granville-Phillips 275 Mini-Convectron gauge, sitting on top of the chamber (or in **I215PG** in **S800Vac** PanelMate) | + | |
- | * Verify PPACs changing shape through sighting window | + | |
- | * When PPACs equalize, increase to 5 Torr/sec | + | |
- | * Once roughing valve is fully open, retract PPACs and turn lights off. | + | |
- | * When the pressure in **I215PG** is below 200 mTorr, the Turbo Pump will start automatically through the following sequence: | + | |
- | * **I214RV** will be closed | + | |
- | * **I214FV** will be opened | + | |
- | * **I214GV** will be opened | + | |
- | * When the pressure ready by **I215PG** is few mTorr, you can turn on the ion gauge **I213IG**. Good vacuum will take ~1-2 hours. | + | |
- | * NOTE: WHAT TO DO IF PUMPDOWN TIMER EXPIRES BEFORE TURBO PUMP IS ON | + | |
- | * At the end of the procedure, close the manual roughing pump valve | + |