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Procedure: Acquire Flat

Introduction

This procedure samples the mean shape of the mirror.

Standard Procedure:

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Back-up Procedure:

Should the standard procedure be unsuccessful, the following back-up procedure can be performed:
  • Execute the following commands from the shaneao command set running on real.ucolick.org.
  • Note current value of gain:
    gain('?')
  • Set gain to a low value, e.g.
    gain(0.05)
  • Allow several (e.g. 3 to 10) cycles for system to stabilize.
  • Sample the mean shape of the mirror:
    save_flat()
    File is saved to date and time stamped file:
    ~/parameterFiles/actuator_defaults_LGS.fits.20XXMMDDHHMMSS
  • Restore value of gain to initial value, e.g.
    gain(0.3)
  • Set mirror to mean shape:
    flat()




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