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Shift Duties (Draft)
- Beginning of shift
- Arrive at NM4 at least five minutes before the start time of your shift. Take over the status and the plan of the target system from the outgoing shifter.
- If the Shift Leader is absent, call MCR (3721) and say something like "This is George Tyrebiter (insert your own name) at SpinQuest and we are starting a new shift." The MCR person will thank you.
- If the Shift Leader is absent, complete the "Beginning of Shift" form in the ECL elog.
- Confirm that the "Active Alarm for Target Operator" page is functioning on "uva-nuc-02".
- Every hour
- Confirm that all computers/programs are running (not got stuck), including the QT HMI screen, the PDP screen, the target computer, the microwave+lifter computer, "uva-nuc-01" and "uva-nuc-02".
- Middle of shift
- Day Shift: Fill the purifier and the magnet shield with LN2 if the LN2 level is low.
- On demand
- Manipulate the Microwave Control system in case of the "Production" mode.
- Respond to all target-related alarms.
- End of shift
- Hand over details to the incoming shifter.
- If the Shift Leader is absent, complete the "End of Shift" form in the ECL.
Target operator Role
The target operator's job is to monitor and maintain the cryogenic system of the polarized target while continuously maximizing polarization of the target whenever possible while beam is on. The Target Operator should be constantly checking the status of these five critical components of the system:
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