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1. Open applications left to right:
-ds9
-ICE
-TS GUI
-E-Meter
-Autoguider
-TCS
-NR
2. Setup ICE:
-mytasks
-ice
-tonight
-pwd (verify directory is correct)
3. Check detector status:
-v2 status=1
-v2 VP=1,0 – turns vacuum pump on/off
4. Check paramater files:
-epar obspars
-epar instrpars
-epar telpars
-epar detpars
-epar empars
-epar dmode
5. Verify eschelle and prism positions.
6. Configure and focus TK3:
-ts2cfg (on first night)
-ts23foc
-ensure change is <0.01 pixels
7. Solars:
-take a zero to ensure no light blockage
-enable emeter
-power PMT
-select 500 LP filter
-irafterm max counts 1.25E5
8. Cals:
-ts2cals
-respond to prompts
9. Focus scope:
-slew to standard star
-guide on standard star
-insert Wavefront Sensor
-insert a filter such that star + filter ~= 7-8 mag
-30 sec exposure
Common Issues:
-leaving insert in beam
-forgetting to guide
-forgetting to 'logout' of ICE