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Procedure: Change from LGS mode to NGS mode

  1. In saoWFSFocusTrack.tcl GUI: Uncheck WFSFocusTrack in the saoWFSFocusTrack.tcl GUI.
  2. In Shane AO motor control (saomot_gui) GUI: Set WFS focus motor to -20.0 (NGS focus).
  3. In fieldsteer.tcl GUI: Field steer LGS motors to on axis:
    • Uncheck Move Telescope and Auto Close Loops.
    • Check LGS; push the Back On-Axis button.
    • Check NGS; push the Back On-Axis button.
  4. Exit Laser Shutdown Monitor (LSM.tcl) GUI.
  5. In ShaneAO loop control (saocon_gui.tcl) GUI: Set Operation Mode to NGS.
  6. In Shane AO motor control (saomot_gui) GUI: Ensure Sodium filter is out (may need to cycle Uplink).
  7. In ShaneAO loop control (saocon_gui.tcl) GUI: Load in appropriate NGS saved setup, if necessary.
  8. If this is the end of LGS operations for the night, perform the LGS mode shutdown, including:
    • Notify FAA and USAF of termination of LGS operations.
    • In slinelamp_fe GUI: Set Spare2 to Off.
    • Re-enable timer for slinelamp_fe outlets: modify -s slinelamp LLPTEN=on.

Change Log:

2020-11-30: First version.

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