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Feature: Laser Shutdown Monitor (LSM)

The Laser Shutdown Monitor (LSM) is mandatory for Laser Guide Star (LGS) operations.
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Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

  • EventSounds — To render cues sent by LSM audible.

Launch:

  • Post-2017-03-13 (temporary):

    LSM.tcl — Issue command at the user@shard > prompt.

  • Pre-2017-03-13:

    LSM.tcl — Issue command at the user@shred > prompt.

    Or,

    xterm on shred — Open window on shard (e.g. using workspace/pull-down menu).

Load:

  1. File — Select menu item.
  2. Read — Select menu item.
  3. Navigate to appropriate UT date-stamped directory (e.g. /local/data/lsm/2014Apr13UT).
  4. Highlight desired file (e.g. SZ.lsm).
  5. Open — Open desired file.

Terminate:

  1. File — Select menu item.
  2. Exit — Select menu item.

Change Log

2017-03-13: Updated (Temporary return to shard).
2016-11-10: Updated (shred replaces shard).
2014-05-13: Updated.
2014-05-09: First version.


This document last updated (UTC): Tuesday 04 March 2025