Lightning Shutdown Procedure
1.3m McGraw-Hill Telescope

(DO NOT TURN OF SWITCH and SMALL UPS)

Last updated March , 2009

NOTE: IF THERE IS NO OBSERVER AT THE 2.4M TELESCOPE, THE 1.3M OBSERVER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR A LIGHTNING SHUTDOWN AT THAT TELESCOPE ALSO.

Walk through these procedures at the beginning of your run. If you have any questions about how they work, please ask. After hours call Bob or Steven (phone numbers on the cork board, back wall). Lightning is a serious concern, and in an emergency do not hesitate to call anytime.

1. Stow the Telescope (maybe automatic)

If observing, follow the new TCS closing procedure. Stow the telescope at zenith, close the instrument hatch and mirror cover. Then close the dome.  (This maybe all automatic)

2. Shut Down Computers

  1. If using etna (MDM8K), login to the console as user "shutdown", password "haltsystem", and it will turn itself off.

  2. If using tambora, located in the left computer rack (ccdcom), login to the console as user "shutdown", password "haltsystem", and when it stops the shutdown process, turn off the power using the switch on the back of the box next to the AC power cord.

  3. Power off the Linux workstations mcgraw and hill by logging in as a regular user and typing "shutdown" at the Unix prompt. Answer "Y" at the prompt. They should turn themselves off.

  4. If using CCDS or TIFKAM, quit out of the data-taking program on the IC (type "quit" at the prompt), then turn off the power on the PC after you see the DOS prompt return.

  5. The guider PC is on the observer's table to the right of the observing console monitors. Exit the guider program by typing "x" and then "x" again, followed by the ENTER key. Turn off the guider PC (switch located on the front). 

3. TCS  Power:

Leave on.

4. MIS Controller .

5. DO NOT Turn Off UPS Breakers:


TO RESTART DO EVERYTHING IN REVERSE ORDER


Remember to turn tambora, mcgraw and hill back on the power switches are on the front panel tambora's is in the back of the computer by the power cord, follow the instructions on tambora's keyboard. Check the instrument and telescope for correct operation. If using a CCD, take a test exposure to be sure the shutter is opening and light is reaching the detector.

  • Revised 2008 August  [R.A. Barr & R. Pogge]