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Welcome to the NOvA Shift How-To Page¶
How To...¶
Data Taking¶
- Start a data taking run
- Take pedestal data
- Take a special run with different APD voltage settings
- (Re-)Start a run starting with a cleanly ended run
- Do a cold start
- Deal with a Failing Run Control
- Issue a Detector Sync
DAQ and Data Monitoring¶
- Online Monitoring Shifter Wiki
- Know whether a run is producing (usable) data
- All about DAQApplicationManager
- Start Various GUIs
- Get the timing difference between a NOvA NuMI trigger and the latest MINOS NuMI Spill Time
- Check DCM sync status with Timing Ping
- Setup Detector Auto-Sync
Detector Control & Monitoring¶
- The APD Temperature Monitor
- Turn the HV on/off
- Restart the DCMs
- Teach a TDU to tell time Reloading TDU GPS Data
Shift Duties and Record Keeping¶
- Fill out the Start and End Shift Forms
- Fill out the Control Room Checklist Form
- Distribute Keys for NuMI Underground Access
- Cross Reference Control Room and Ash River ECLs
- Edit this webpage with a Redmine Account
VNC Sessions¶
- To start a VNC session: click on the appropriate icon on the desktop for the detector and screen combination
- To exit a VNC session: Press the F8 key and select the "Exit Viewer" option
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