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== '''Run Plan''', '''Monday, Jan. 15 - Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024'''==
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== '''Run Plan''', '''Tuesday, Jan. 16 - Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024'''==
  
*'''Monday Day through Tuesday Owl'''
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*'''Tuesday Day/Swing'''
:: Take production data until the beam turns off (expected 07:00 Tues. morning)
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:: Keep HV for detectors on while we wait for beam to come back.
  
*'''Tuesday Day'''
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*'''Tuesday Swing/Wednesday Owl'''
:: Possible rapid access while beam is down to turn on 2H00. Look for updates/announcements from RC/PDL/Beamline expert.
 
 
 
*'''Tuesday Swing'''
 
 
:: Restore the beam (See manuals on [https://github.com/JeffersonLab/clas12-manuals/raw/master/beamline/manual/beam_estab_rgd.pdf Establishing Physics-Quality Beam], [[Media:clas12moller.pdf|Performing Møller Runs]], and [[Media:HarpScanManual.pdf|Performing Harp Scans]] for details)
 
:: Restore the beam (See manuals on [https://github.com/JeffersonLab/clas12-manuals/raw/master/beamline/manual/beam_estab_rgd.pdf Establishing Physics-Quality Beam], [[Media:clas12moller.pdf|Performing Møller Runs]], and [[Media:HarpScanManual.pdf|Performing Harp Scans]] for details)
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::: Turn off (or move to safe) all detector HV
 
::: '''Ask MCC to take out the half-wave plate'''
 
::: '''Ask MCC to take out the half-wave plate'''
 
::: Steer to tagger dump
 
::: Steer to tagger dump
 
::: Take a Moller Run
 
::: Take a Moller Run
 
::: Steer to FC
 
::: Steer to FC
:: Resume production data with the half-wave plate out.
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:: Trigger Tests
 
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::: Notify Valery that trigger tests are about to start.
*'''Wednesday Owl'''
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::: Take a 10 minute run with trigger rgk_noDC_v1.2_300MeV.trg, PROD67_PIN configuration.
:: Take production data until the beam turns off.
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::: Switch the trigger to rgk_out_v1.1_300MeV.trg. Take a full 200M event run with PROD67_PIN configuration.
 
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::: Switch the trigger to rgk_noDC_v1.1_300MeV.trg. Take a full 200M event run with PROD67_PIN configuration.
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:: Resume production data with PROD_67 configuration.
  
 
''' Taking Production Data '''
 
''' Taking Production Data '''
: Trigger is rgk_noDC_v1.0_300MeV.trg ; PROD67 configuration; collect 200M events per run
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: Trigger is rgk_noDC_v1.1_300MeV.trg ; PROD67 configuration; collect 200M events per run
 
: 65 nA beam current for now, though this may change
 
: 65 nA beam current for now, though this may change
 
:: - Keep an eye that R1 DC occupancies are <5%, and DAQ livetime ~90%
 
:: - Keep an eye that R1 DC occupancies are <5%, and DAQ livetime ~90%
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== Glossary of Triggers ==
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''' Our current default production trigger is rgk_noDC_v1.1_300MeV.trg.'''
 
''' Our current default production trigger is rgk_noDC_v1.1_300MeV.trg.'''
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== '''Reference Values''' ==
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** Compare to Dec 2023: https://logbooks.jlab.org/entry/4238636
 
** Compare to Dec 2023: https://logbooks.jlab.org/entry/4238636
  
== '''To Do Items''' ==
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* Turning on 2H00 Girder
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** We are in communication with PD about doing this during Tuesday access.
 
 
* Faraday Cup Calibration
 
* Faraday Cup Calibration
 
** Rafo can use beam current scan taken from Sat. Jan. 13, during 13:50 - 14:20
 
** Rafo can use beam current scan taken from Sat. Jan. 13, during 13:50 - 14:20

Revision as of 15:30, 16 January 2024

Experiment Coordinator: Annalisa D'Angelo

Run Coordinator: Axel Schmidt (757) 575-7540

PDL: Daniel Carman (757) 876-1789; Office: x5586

Daily RC/OA Meetings at 13:00 in CH Room 200C, and on ZOOM: URL Link

Important Notes

Do NOT change FSD settings without approval from RC or beamline expert!

  • Procedure for starting a new run is:
- "End run"
- "Cancel"
- "Reset"
- "Download"
- "Prestart"
- "Go"

This will ensure proper compression of the FADCs and therefore a smaller data rate.

  • Shifters should make sure to log every DC trip in a logbook post. Make sure to list WHERE the trip occured.


  • In case of medical or fire emergency, call 9-911 from a LANDLINE phone in the Counting House and inform the Crew Chief and RC.
  • In case of evacuation of the Counting Room (e.g., due to a fire alarm), grab the shift expert phone and leave the room through the "EXIT" door leading to the parking lot. Do not leave through the hallway! Call the RC once outside so the latter will call MCC to turn the beam OFF to Hall B and inform other Hall B staff members.
  • If you have symptoms or a positive COVID test, do NOT come to your shift - instead, inform the PDL and the RC and JLab medical services immediately to arrange replacements.
  • Remote shift: If needed, worker shifts can be taken from off-site. Inform the PDL and RC. Also, make sure that you follow the instructions under the "Shift Worker" tab, as you need some lead time to set up!
  • Note to Shift Takers:
    • Read the ESAD, COO, RSAD, and ERG documents found on the "Current RG-K Run Info" as well as the yellow folder in the counting room. Before you start your first shift on the current experiment, you must sign on the list in the yellow folder. Thereby, you confirm that you have read and understand their content.
    • Read at least the previous 24 hours logbook entries to be aware of recent run details and changes;
      Arrive at least 10 minutes early for shift change;
    • Refresh the runwiki page/tabs; look over it/them every shift:
      • Follow the Shift Expert/Worker tab's instructions.
    • Do not spend more than 15-20 min trying to fix a problem. In case of any issue, contact the On-call Experts or the RC.
    • Important links


Run Plan, Tuesday, Jan. 16 - Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024

  • Tuesday Day/Swing
Keep HV for detectors on while we wait for beam to come back.
  • Tuesday Swing/Wednesday Owl
Restore the beam (See manuals on Establishing Physics-Quality Beam, Performing Møller Runs, and Performing Harp Scans for details)
Turn off (or move to safe) all detector HV
Ask MCC to take out the half-wave plate
Steer to tagger dump
Take a Moller Run
Steer to FC
Trigger Tests
Notify Valery that trigger tests are about to start.
Take a 10 minute run with trigger rgk_noDC_v1.2_300MeV.trg, PROD67_PIN configuration.
Switch the trigger to rgk_out_v1.1_300MeV.trg. Take a full 200M event run with PROD67_PIN configuration.
Switch the trigger to rgk_noDC_v1.1_300MeV.trg. Take a full 200M event run with PROD67_PIN configuration.
Resume production data with PROD_67 configuration.

Taking Production Data

Trigger is rgk_noDC_v1.1_300MeV.trg ; PROD67 configuration; collect 200M events per run
65 nA beam current for now, though this may change
- Keep an eye that R1 DC occupancies are <5%, and DAQ livetime ~90%
- Make sure to notate any DC trips in a logbook entry, not just when but WHERE they occur.
- Review all mon12 and Hydra plots throughout the run
- Monitor the DAQ rate via strip chart throughout the run and notify the RC if there are any DAQ trigger alarms not due to beam excursions/trips
- Post standard beamline overview screen and DAQ screens (CLAS12 Trigger Bits, ROC Rates, ROC Busies, DAQ status) in the logbook

General Information

  • The main lights in the Hall (dome lights) and the Forward Carriage lights are being kept off because of light leaks affecting some of the detectors (especially ECAL sec 2 and 3). If these lights are switched on during an access, they should be switched off when leaving the Hall.
    • Refer to these photos: ON: [1], OFF: [2]
    • We have a new dome light switch outside of the hall in the labyrinth. The lights can be turned off without entering the Hall. See logbook entry: https://logbooks.jlab.org/entry/4204460
    • Note that when the dome lights are switched off, they cannot be turned back on immediately because they require 10-15 min to cool down.
  • Beamline:
    • If there is any concern about beam stability, ask MCC if orbit locks are on (they should be).
    • Document any beam condition change and send scaler GUIs to HBLOG.
    • If HWP is changed, start a new run
      • The absolute values of the SLM and FCUP charge asymmetry (Q-Asym (%)) should be less than 0.1%.
  • For beam tuning and Møller runs
    • Make sure the SVT/MVT are set as follows: SVT: LV ON; HV OFF, and MVT: LV ON; HV ON - Safe Voltage
      • From HV → Overview → Actions, select BMT HV ON - Safe Voltage
      • For Production/Calibration/Various-Studies, select BMT (/FMT) "HV ON - Full Voltage".
    • Turn DC HV off only for beam tuning; if no beam is available or when the beam is stable, keep them on even if you are not taking data.
  • To access the Hall:
    • If you need to enter Hall B, alert Denny Insley (757-897-9060, cell/text: 757-810-9576) and the Run Coordinator (757-575-7540).
    • Check in with the shift personnel before entering the hall.

DAQ Operation & Related General Information

  • STANDARD end and start of the run:
- "End run"
- "Cancel"
- "Reset"
- "Download"
- "Prestart"
- "Go"
  • Restart DAQ when changing configuration or trigger files, when the run did not end correctly, when ROCs are rebooted, or after RICH Fast/Full recovery:
- "Cancel"
- "Reset"
- "Configure"
- "Download"
- "Prestart"
- "Go"
  • Configuration is PROD67 (or PROD67_PIN for fast reconstruction of some calibration/reference runs from the cache disk).
  • In case of DAQ Disk space alarm, call the DAQ expert.
  • Trigger files:
    • Production running: rgk_noDC_v1.1_300MeV.trg
  • During "Configure", observe the ROC terminals to see whether any ROC has error messages.
  • Some ROCs keep printing error messages while functioning properly; please see their list in this logbook entry # 4215299 to avoid unnecessary reboot since the printout in the ROC terminal won't change. If any of them get disconnected, the message will appear in the run control itself!
  • If a ROC has crashed, find which one is (look for busy ROCs), end the current run, issue a roc_reboot command ON JUST THAT ROC, and test with SSH or PING to check whether the ROC is back up (some take longer than others). Then, Restart DAQ from scratch.
  • Unless a RICH problem crashes the DAQ, do NOT interrupt an otherwise smooth run for a RICH recovery. Instead, do this in between runs.
  • The shift MUST check and reset monitoring histograms at least once every 30-60 minutes to identify major detector problems. Sometimes, it is the only way to know that a specific ROC needs to be rebooted.
  • Pop-up window: Enter the beam current and the type of runs (e.g., Production) in the "Comment" field.
  • After each step of a DAQ Restart, ensure it is completed in the Run Control message window. Also, during "Configure", look for error messages in the ROC terminals.
    • Contact the DAQ expert if you have any questions or doubts about how to proceed.
  • At the start and end of every run, check that the data filled in the Run Condition Data Base (RCDB) is correct, especially the manually filled fields.

Glossary of Triggers

Our current default production trigger is rgk_noDC_v1.1_300MeV.trg.

What do the various triggers mean?
Trigger Explanation
rgk_noDC_v1.0_300MeV.trg DC roads are not in the trigger. Hold off time is 3 us.
rgk_noDC_v1.1_300MeV.trg DC roads are not in the trigger. Hold off time is 2 us.
rgk_noDC_v1.2_300MeV.trg DC roads are not in the trigger. Hold off time is 1 us.
rgk_out_v1.1_300MeV.trg Outbending DC roads, Hold off time is 2 us.

Reference Values

BPM Settings

Latest settings. If these don't match the white board, call the RC.
BPM Coordinate Setting (mm)
2C24A x -1.7
y +0.5
2H01 x -0.7
y +0.6
2C21A x -0.4
y +0.7

FSD Thresholds from RG-K

  • Upstream: 2 kHz
  • Midstream: 2 kHz
  • Downstream: 100 kHz
  • BOM: 50 kHz
  • 5 ms dwell time

Harp Scan References from RG-K

To Do Items

  • Faraday Cup Calibration
    • Rafo can use beam current scan taken from Sat. Jan. 13, during 13:50 - 14:20
  • Empty target running (with full field)
    • Goal is to take > 5% integrated charge, but not until about 2 weeks in
  • Prescale on FC cup trigger
    • Discuss when to study after we have a plan for Tuesday Jan. 16 down time