Compiled by C. Rogers, these are the action items resulting from the step 1 post-partum meeting

Operations instructions for shifters explaining how to run the script that moves the data at the end of each shift. This script starts the process by which we copy the data and some online plots onto tape, the PPD cluster, and the GRID. Updated 30 September 2010....

Describes how to check and adjust the DAQ Spill Gate which defines the time window during which the DAQ is accepting particle triggers and the scalars are counting.

Operations instructions explaining how to change the DAQ trigger condition. Available trigger options are GVA1, TOF0, and TOF1. Updated April 27, 2011.

Start-up and running instructions for the DAQ, including trouble-shooting help.

Operating instructions for preparing the superconducting decay solenoid for running, including powering on/off instructions. These actions are to be performed by experts or BLOC personnel only.

Checklist to be used by MICE MOM as a guide to setting up and getting ready for a data-taking run, and shutting down under three separate run conditions - complete shutdown, stand-by shutdown used during extended run periods, and shutting down when doing a series of single run periods.
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Up to date (as of 1 Dec 2011) values for the HV on each CKOV channel.

Description of how to operate the MICE Target with the target controller.

NOTE: Only to be used by trained BLOC.

May2013¶

See #1315

V0.1 (December 2011?)¶

NOTE: Significant changes have been made during this controller upgrade - previous target instructions are obsolete and should NOT be used....

Checklist used when turning on any of the conventional beamline magnets (Q1,Q2,Q3,D1,D2,Q4,Q5,Q6,Q7,Q8,Q9).

Most up-to-date document (06-02-2017)¶

Checklist : MagnetChecklist_v10.PDF

User instructions describing how to start up the Online Monitoring during data-taking.

Most up-to-date document (07-07-2015)¶

ShifterDocOnlineMonitoring_v2.pdf

Instructions on how to use the Target Beam Loss Monitor during operation of the target.

Most up-to-date documents (07-07-2015)¶

Target beam loss monitor guide : Target_Beam_Loss_Monitor_Guide.v1.2.pdf

instructions on how to turn on/off luminosity monitor and signal processing info through to the DAQ

Most up-to-date document (07-07-2015)¶

Luminosity monitor instructions : Luminosity_Monitor_Operating_Instructions_V1_2.pdf

User instructions describing how to start up the G4MICE Online Reconstruction during data-taking.

**NOTE: As of June 2012 - these are no longer in use. We do not use G4MICE in Online Reconstruction.

Instructions for the operation of the Polarity orientation monitors for the benefit of shifters and the MOM during data collection.

User instructions describing how to use the new MAUS Online Monitoring/Reconstruction/Data Quality plotting system during data-taking.

Updated: 2013-10-03 with expert documentation

Most up-to-date document (v8 - March 18, 2016)¶

maus-shifter-instructions-v8.pdf...

Monitoring guide for the Decay Solenoid

Most up-to-date document (07-07-2015)¶

MICE_Shift_Operators_Guide_to_Monitoring_the_Decay_Solenoid.pdf

Document provided by Mark Tucker
Instructions to shifters on monitoring the decay solenoid

Quick guide to CKOV provided by L. Cremaldi (1/9/2015) : includes emergency instructions and start-up checklist

Most up-to-date document (07-07-2015)¶

mice_ckov_quickguide.pdf

Manual for the PPS metal detector

Spectrometer Solenoid Controls and Monitoring Manual (out of data as of 12/2/2015)

Instructions on launching (if necessary) and operating the Run Control

Operations instructions describing how to turn on the conventional magnets in the MICE beam line. Includes reference to the Magnet Checklist and a description of how to appropriately perform the check list before running.

Most up-to-date document ( 07-07-2015 )
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Most up-to-date document (07-07-2015)¶

Diffuser-User-Guide-2015-07-08.pdf

Checks to perform on the tracker DAQ and systems when configuring the system to run.

Short document on how to power on/off the KL system

Describes location and layout of the EMR rack and local control of the EMR power supply

Describes the manual control of the TOF HV system

Instructions on how to take data with the tracker hall probes

Checklist with instructions on how to prepare for a Controlled Access into the MICE Hall using the MICE Hall PPS, and on how to then return to Target operations after the Controlled Access has been completed.

Most up-to-date document (06-09-2016)
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The MOM Guide To Taking Shifts in MICE : MICE_Shifter_Training_Sep2017.ppt

Operations checklist for shifter operation of target

Most up-to-date document (14-02-2018)¶

TARGET_SHIFTER-CHECKLIST-0.16.PDF

Checklist to be used ONLY BY EXPERT to start up & shut down the MICE target.

Most up-to-date documents (14-02-2018)¶

Target operations checklist : TARGET_CHECKLIST-2.19.PDF

Instructions for shifters concerning the operation of the spectrometer solenoids

Focus coil instructions for shifters

Focus coil instructions for shifters

Description of the functional operation of the MICE Search and Controlled Entry systems. Includes steps necessary for searches of the MICE Hall and enclosures using the PPS. Does not specify how to implement effective searches of the MICE areas so MICE equipment can be operated without harm to personnel.
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This document describes the MOM control panel for manually setting state machines.

Operations instructions for BLOC describing how to operate the MICE beam stop in preparation for taking beam to the MICE Hall. Includes instructions on removal/replacement of the mechanical stop under the hydraulic lift.

Most up-to-date documents (25-06-2015)
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Description of how to set up and operate the MICE beam line - including the use of the Magic Spreadsheets (available here).

Updated October 2011 - Adam Dobbs.

Detailed description of Luminosity Monitor including motivation for use, design and operation.

Describes the use of the Alarm Handler and how it is tied to Slow Monitoring of hardware systems using EPICS.

ONLY FOR ARCHIVE PURPOSES.
Instructions for operation of OLD target controller system. Includes manual and operating instructions for T560 programmable delay generator which is no longer in use.

DO NOT USE FOR OPERATIONS BEYOND AUGUST 2011.

Detailed description of the MICE CKOV detectors including their use as Particle ID detectors, their positions in the DSA, PMT labeling & locations, the HV system, temperature and humidity sensor description and readout information, and cable map.

NOTE: HV settings for the PMTs is not up to date in this document (as of 1 Dec 2011). Values should be taken from separate CKOV HV document (or eLog entry #1726).
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Manual describing the KL calorimeter and Tag counters. Included in the description are the structure, materials, cable configurations, power supply and HV settings, signal readout, and data acquisition.

Most up-to-date document (07-07-2015)¶

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Provides detailed information on what the MoveFiles script does and explains the filename convention needed by the script. This convention must be followed by developers creating additional online output plots in the future.

Most up-to-date document (09-07-2015)
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User Guide for the Fermilab Beam Profile Monitors, Beam Monitors Sender/Receiver Manual, and Burle MAPMT 64ch spec documents.

NOTE: These detectors are no longer in the MICE Beamline as of October 2011. These documents are kept for completeness.

Functional specification for the MICE Personnel Protection System. Includes all information on the scope of the system, hardware, definitions of terms, all searches and controlled entry systems and states, and all permits.

This document describes the plan to provide support for computing systems during commissioning and data taking.

Decay Solenoid User Manual : Technical specifications, and operational instructions

Technical specification for the Spectrometer Solenoids

Agreed guidance on when, and how, the beamstop frame should be removed and replaced.

Detailed description of the MICE Beamstop and instructions for using it. Includes information on the construction of the beam stop, the mechanical stop under the scissor-lift, and troubleshooting if problems arise. Expands upon standard shift instructions for operation of beam stop.
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Quench data for SSD and screenshots.