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Setting SCRIPTSTOP to “Yes” will request that the running script terminate in an orderly fashion. This may take several minutes depending on when the running script reaches a sensible breakpoint. It is important to use SCRIPTSTOP to halt a script (instead of hitting ctrl-c) because cleanup actions will be performed after a SCRIPTSTOP (e.g. turning off laps to preserve their lifetime).

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The agitator can be reenabled by simply setting the keyword to “Yes”. This should only be done by WMKO staff and should only be done if the agitator is fully functional. A broken or misbehaving agitator mechanism presents a significant danger to the science fibers.

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Ca HK Detector Stuck

Symptom

The HK detector is stuck in the exposing state.

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The kpfexpose EXPOSE status is stuck and kpfexpose.EXPLAINNR is "hk:ACQPHASE=wait".

Problem

Some combination of hardware and software is stuck.

Solution

Abort the existing HK exposure:

modify -s kpf_hk expose=abort

then restart the kpf_hk service:

kpf restart kpf_hk

Take test exposures to see if the system has recovered.

If the system is still sticking after test exposures, power cycle the Andor Camera, and the HK Galil on power strip J, ports 1, 2, and 5:

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Then restart kpf_hk again:

kpf restart kpf_hk