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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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If either the Red or Green camera is the problem as reported by kpfexpose.EXPLAINNR or by the relevant camera's EXPSTATE keyword, the setting the particular camera's EXPOSE keyword to "Reset" may resolve things (e.g. modify -s kpfgreen EXPOSE=Reset).

Solution2: Abort Ca HK Exposure

If the Ca HK detector appears to be the problem (e.g. kpfexpose.EXPLAINNR = "hk:ACQPHASE=wait"), then aborting the exposure in progress may free up the Ca HK detector. To do so run: modify -s kpf_hk exposeEXPOSE=abort

Solution3: Restart the relevant keyword service or dispatchers

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