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5.3.2.2 PLC Code .............................................................................................................. 39
5.4 Project Implementation/Operation and Assessment ........................................................... 46
5.4.1 Current Implementation ............................................................................................... 46
5.4.2 Finishing Work Process ............................................................................................... 46
5.4.2.1 Power Failure ........................................................................................................ 46
5.4.2.2 Close Shutter/ Weather ......................................................................................... 46
5.4.2.3 Sensors .................................................................................................................. 47
5.4.2.4 Dome Rotation ...................................................................................................... 47
6.0
Telescope Subsystem ......................................................................................................... 45
6.1 Existing Hardare/Conditions .......................................................................................... 45
6.1.1
Telescope Subsystem .............................................................................................. 45
6.1.2
Location/Operating Conditions............................................................................... 47
6.2 Design Constraints ......................................................................................................... 47
6.2.1
Operating Software ................................................................................................. 47
6.2.2
Vibration Control .................................................................................................... 48
6.3 Designs ........................................................................................................................... 48
6.3.1
Software Selection .................................................................................................. 48
6.3.2
Camera Selection .................................................................................................... 49
6.3.3
Vibration Control .................................................................................................... 50
6.3.4
Cable Interfacing..................................................................................................... 50
6.4 Implementation............................................................................................................... 52
6.4.1
Computer Software Configuration .......................................................................... 52
6.4.2
Camera Installation ................................................................................................. 53
6.4.3
Floor Mounting/Vibration Control ......................................................................... 54
6.4.4
Telescope Alignment .............................................................................................. 54
6.4.5
Equatorial Mount .................................................................................................... 55
7.0 Final Scope of Work Statement .............................................................................................. 57
7.1 What Has Been Done .......................................................................................................... 57
7.2 Lessons Learned.................................................................................................................. 58
7.3 Power Installation Issues..................................................................................................... 59
8.0 Maintenance ............................................................................................................................ 60
8.1 Duties .................................................................................................................................. 60
8.2 Dome Instructions ............................................................................................................... 61
9.0 Conclusion .............................................................................................................................. 64
10.0 Special Thanks to Sponsors .................................................................................................. 64
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