SctRodDaq Wiki: EndcapC Combined run

General

Please keep an eye on the module HVs, LVs and temperatures during the run. On SctGUI - select menu 'Display'->'DCS Conditions', then on the selection panel on the left of the display, select 'Sensor HV' or 'LV Status' or 'Hybrid T0(degC)'. Check approximately every 10 minutes.

FAQs

What must I do if a module HV trips?

If a module HV trips (ie not green on the display), switch it back on from the PVSS project, and write it into the bookkeeping log and paper logbook. It is not necessary to stop the run.

What must I do if a module LV trips?

If a module LV trips (ie anything other than 'ON' or 'MAN' on the display), it means this module is not returning any useful data, but the run itself will continue without errors. Please note it in the online bookkeeper and paper logbook. Its your call whether to stop the run or not to recover the module. I would suggest if more than one module has tripped its LV, then stop the run and attempt to switch them back on, otherwise continue with the run.

I need to switch a module HV or LV back on. How can I tell its crate and channel number?

Hover the mouse over the module in the Sct GUI display, and look in the blue bit at the top of the display. You will see something like:

20220390001074 (0,1,12,6,17 Endcap 2c Quad/Pos TL/O6): ON

The crate and channel number are the last 2 digits in the block of 5 numbers, ie in this case crate 6, channel 17.

I need to switch back on the HV for module in crate 6, channel 17. How?

On the PVSS HVLV window (Windows machine to left of DAQ console), enter the crate and channel number and hit <Enter>. In the panel at the bottom left, make sure the 'One Channel' tab is selected. Click on 'HV CH ON' then 'SEND HV', and the HV should start to ramp up.

I need to switch back on the LV for module in crate 6, channel 17. How?

On the PVSS HVLV window (Windows machine to left of DAQ console), enter the crate and channel number and hit <Enter>. In the panel at the bottom left, make sure the 'One Channel' tab is selected. Click on 'LV CH STBY then 'SEND LV', then 'LV CH ON' then 'SEND LV'

I'm worried about messing up the power supply control on the PVSS window. Should I be?

Yes! If in any doubt, don't guess. Call an expert for advice.

I want to change the comment I made in the bookkeeper, or change the status to/from 'trash'. How?

Go to the bookkeeper window, and right-mouse-click on the run that you want to edit.

How to start a new run

How to proceed after clicking on the 'Stop' button on IGUI.

Click on 'Unconfig' on the IGUI
When the 'Config' button becomes enabled, click on it
If the SctGUI is not running, type 'rungui&' from console
on SctGUI, select 'ROD Crates' under 'Views' column in left hand selections
if no modules visible on the SCT display, select menus Options->Configuration->Get Configuration
It is a good idea at this stage to probe the modules (menu Display->Probe Display) to check all modules are returning events. If amy modules are not returning events (ie not green) then check the LV is on. If a module is white after a probe, ignore it, it just means that it is not in the configuration.
DO THE NEXT STEP BEFORE clicking on the 'start' button on IGUI:
SctGUI: Options->RunOptions->Set Cosmics Mode (and enter 1.0fC to the prompt)
Start the run (click on 'Start' on IGUI)
enter some text (ideally something descriptive about this run!) into the bookkeeper window, which should pop up when the runs starts. If it does not appear, the bookkeeper is not running... in which case type 'runBookKeeper&' at the console.

Setting up the DAQ from scratch

log in as sr1daq (password on screen)
cd
source setup.sh
massacreCommon (lots of messages om screen, then type 'y')
RUNDAQ
Eventually the TDAQ IGUI (main DAQ GUI) will open
Make sure the run type is 'Physics' - if not, click on the 'Run Parameter' tab and select 'Physics', then click 'Ok'.
click on the 'Boot' button
when the 'Configure' button becomes enabled, click on it.
after a few mins, the 'Start' button should become enabled. Do not click n it until after the next few steps.
If the SCT gui is not running, type 'rungui&' from console
select 'ROD Crates' under 'Views' column in left hand selections
if no modules visible on display, select menus Options->Configuration->Get Configuration
It is a good idea at this stage to probe the modules (menu Display->Probe Display) to check all modules are returning events
Do the next step before clicking on the 'start' button on IGUI:
SctGUI: Options->RunOptions->Set Cosmics Mode (and enter 1.0fC to the prompt)
Start the run (click on 'Start' on IGUI)
enter some text (ideally something descriptive about this run!) into the bookkeeper window, which should pop up when the runs starts. If it does not appear, the bookkeeper is not running... in which case type 'runBookKeeper&' at the console.

How to swap SCT configurations for the TRT fast-OR trigger

Edit /daqsoft/combined/segments/SctEnvironment?.data.xml

Change: <obj class="Variable" id="SCTDAQ_ROD_CONFIGURATION_PATH"> <attr name="Name" type="string">"SCTDAQ_ROD_CONFIGURATION_PATH"</attr>  <attr name="Value" type="string">"/daqsoft/sct/configs/endcapC/CombinedTest?/LatestXml?/config_for_cosmics_051206.xml"</attr> </obj>

to <obj class="Variable" id="SCTDAQ_ROD_CONFIGURATION_PATH"> <attr name="Name" type="string">"SCTDAQ_ROD_CONFIGURATION_PATH"</attr> <attr name="Value" type="string">"/daqsoft/sct/configs/endcapC/CombinedTest?/LatestXml?/configuration_for_calibration.xml"</attr>  </obj>

Then shutdown DAQ, reload database, and restart.

Then, at the start of each run (AFTER starting the run), type: 'runjava sctutils/SetTimTriggerDelay? -d53'