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# Revisit raw data format for Flash-250 MHz following Flash-125 MHz discussion. (all)
 
# Revisit raw data format for Flash-250 MHz following Flash-125 MHz discussion. (all)
# Upload documentation for interlocks and monitoring to Doc Db (Dan)
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# <strike> Upload documentation for interlocks and monitoring to Doc Db (Dan) </strike> See GlueX-doc-2342
# Check that latest edits of TDR have been checked into svn (Zisis)
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# <strike> Check that latest edits of TDR have been checked into svn (Zisis) </strike> Zisis has uploaded the latest updates to svn
  
 
= Tentative Agenda =
 
= Tentative Agenda =
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# BCAL
 
# BCAL
 
## Update on liquid sample on Readout Assembly used for testing (001)
 
## Update on liquid sample on Readout Assembly used for testing (001)
## See [[[Sep 24, 2013 Calorimetry]]  
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## See [[Sep 24, 2013 Calorimetry]] for background information.
 
##* [[File:Readout001 Analytics.pdf]] Report indicates propylene glycol is the main component in the liquid, which is the additive in the anti-freeze coolant we were using. The liquid was found on the #1 modules used for testing of modules after gluing light guides.
 
##* [[File:Readout001 Analytics.pdf]] Report indicates propylene glycol is the main component in the liquid, which is the additive in the anti-freeze coolant we were using. The liquid was found on the #1 modules used for testing of modules after gluing light guides.
## Cosmics
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## Cosmics: [[Media:TDCcalculations.pdf]]
 
# Reconstruction and Simulation
 
# Reconstruction and Simulation
 
# TDR update
 
# TDR update
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=Minutes=
 
=Minutes=
  
''Attendees:
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''Attendees: Elton, David, Alam, Beni, John, Dan, Yi (JLab); Sean (NW); Matt (IU); Zisis, Shaun? (UofR had trouble with Seevogh connections, participated by audio)
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# Announcements
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# Action Items
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# Monitoring
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#* Documentation for the controls for Fcal on DocdB.
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#* Switches are being currently installed .
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#* Electrical work is ongoing with clean power expected within a week
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#* As soon as connected, will check interaction of control circuits with PLC
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# FCAL
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## Plexiglass monitoring panels arrived
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##* Two of the four panels were not machined correctly. Replacement panels were shipped from Eljen and arrived last Friday.
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##* John and Dan checked dimensions and sanded circular area to match the Athens test piece
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##* They have been transported down to the hall. The non-conforming panels will be shipped back to Eljen.
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##* The LED boards will be secured to the panels once the panels are in place. They will be equally spaced except to avoid the support brackets.
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##* The plan is to attach the boards to the panels using UV curing glue.
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## [[Media:Fcal_calibration.pdf | FCAL Calibration]]
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##* Nice summary of the expected calibration procedure by Matt
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##* Sean had several questions and comments
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##* Sean: Should we use the gain as an indicator of dead channels? Elton: Should  have an additional quality factor for each channel
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##* Sean: How is the type (color) of LED recorded in the data? We need to make sure this gets into the data stream.
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##* Sean: Considerations for alignment and geometrical locations? John: Sparse survey of about 15 pts determining z of the blocks (no x-y information), put blocks within 500 microns of the beamline, indicating that the detector face has little tilt if any.
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##* Sean: Effort to implement calibration framework? Matt: It will take some time to integrate Claire Tarbert's work the current framework.
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##* David: How do you check for swapped cables? John/Matt: LEDs  can be lit up according to specific geometric patters and check the ribbon cable connections.\
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##* Dan: How are the hardware adjustments related to these constants? The hardware should be kept rather constant over large periods after initial settings and variations compensated using software constants.
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# BCAL
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## Update on liquid sample on Readout Assembly used for testing (001)
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## See [[Sep 24, 2013 Calorimetry]] for background information.
 +
##* [[File:Readout001 Analytics.pdf]] Report indicates propylene glycol is the main component in the liquid, which is the additive in the anti-freeze coolant we were using. The liquid was found on the #1 modules used for testing of modules after gluing light guides.
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## Cosmics: [[Media:TDCcalculations.pdf]] Note: Due to connection difficulties, this work will be presented next time.
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# Reconstruction and Simulation
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# TDR update
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# Calibration of Calorimeters
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# Any other business

Latest revision as of 16:57, 22 October 2013

Teleconference Time: 11:00 a.m. EST

  • ESNET (Number is 8542553) and SeeVogh session (GlueX Calorimetry meeting room)
  • Phone connection only upon request.
    • +1-866-740-1260 : US+Canada
    • +1-303-248-0285 : International
    • then enter participant code: 3421244# (remember the "#").
    • or www.readytalk.com (and code without the #)

Participant Direct Lines

  • JLab Phone: in CC F326 is 757-269-6460 (usual room)
  • JLab Phone in CC L207 is 757-269-7084
  • Phone in the Regina Videoconference Suite is 306-585-4204
  • Athens Phone: in Christina's office is 011-30-210-727-6947

Items for followup from previous meeting(s)

  1. Revisit raw data format for Flash-250 MHz following Flash-125 MHz discussion. (all)
  2. Upload documentation for interlocks and monitoring to Doc Db (Dan) See GlueX-doc-2342
  3. Check that latest edits of TDR have been checked into svn (Zisis) Zisis has uploaded the latest updates to svn

Tentative Agenda

  1. Announcements
  2. Action Items
  3. Monitoring
  4. FCAL
    1. FCAL Calibration
  5. BCAL
    1. Update on liquid sample on Readout Assembly used for testing (001)
    2. See Sep 24, 2013 Calorimetry for background information.
      • File:Readout001 Analytics.pdf Report indicates propylene glycol is the main component in the liquid, which is the additive in the anti-freeze coolant we were using. The liquid was found on the #1 modules used for testing of modules after gluing light guides.
    3. Cosmics: Media:TDCcalculations.pdf
  6. Reconstruction and Simulation
  7. TDR update
  8. Calibration of Calorimeters
  9. Any other business

Minutes

Attendees: Elton, David, Alam, Beni, John, Dan, Yi (JLab); Sean (NW); Matt (IU); Zisis, Shaun? (UofR had trouble with Seevogh connections, participated by audio)

  1. Announcements
  2. Action Items
  3. Monitoring
    • Documentation for the controls for Fcal on DocdB.
    • Switches are being currently installed .
    • Electrical work is ongoing with clean power expected within a week
    • As soon as connected, will check interaction of control circuits with PLC
  4. FCAL
    1. Plexiglass monitoring panels arrived
      • Two of the four panels were not machined correctly. Replacement panels were shipped from Eljen and arrived last Friday.
      • John and Dan checked dimensions and sanded circular area to match the Athens test piece
      • They have been transported down to the hall. The non-conforming panels will be shipped back to Eljen.
      • The LED boards will be secured to the panels once the panels are in place. They will be equally spaced except to avoid the support brackets.
      • The plan is to attach the boards to the panels using UV curing glue.
    2. FCAL Calibration
      • Nice summary of the expected calibration procedure by Matt
      • Sean had several questions and comments
      • Sean: Should we use the gain as an indicator of dead channels? Elton: Should have an additional quality factor for each channel
      • Sean: How is the type (color) of LED recorded in the data? We need to make sure this gets into the data stream.
      • Sean: Considerations for alignment and geometrical locations? John: Sparse survey of about 15 pts determining z of the blocks (no x-y information), put blocks within 500 microns of the beamline, indicating that the detector face has little tilt if any.
      • Sean: Effort to implement calibration framework? Matt: It will take some time to integrate Claire Tarbert's work the current framework.
      • David: How do you check for swapped cables? John/Matt: LEDs can be lit up according to specific geometric patters and check the ribbon cable connections.\
      • Dan: How are the hardware adjustments related to these constants? The hardware should be kept rather constant over large periods after initial settings and variations compensated using software constants.
  5. BCAL
    1. Update on liquid sample on Readout Assembly used for testing (001)
    2. See Sep 24, 2013 Calorimetry for background information.
      • File:Readout001 Analytics.pdf Report indicates propylene glycol is the main component in the liquid, which is the additive in the anti-freeze coolant we were using. The liquid was found on the #1 modules used for testing of modules after gluing light guides.
    3. Cosmics: Media:TDCcalculations.pdf Note: Due to connection difficulties, this work will be presented next time.
  6. Reconstruction and Simulation
  7. TDR update
  8. Calibration of Calorimeters
  9. Any other business