Run Preparation 2001/02
Klaus Ehret, HH July 11, 2001

Questionaire to subsystems

This is a compilation of questions to the various subsystems
in order to obtain a detailed feedback - thus allowing a detailed
planing of the HERA-B detector startup and recommissioning period
(Sept 01 - April 02). For the first steps (until end of 2001)
there is clearly a more detailed and precise feedback anticipated.

Please read it carefully and answer the questions related to your subsystem and
activities latest until Aug. 10, 2001 !
-> please associate the names of the responsible persons for the various tasks !

Feel free to comment also the questionnaire: something forgotten, misleading, ...
Not all questions are addressed to all groups, following abbreviations are used:

  • SD - sub detectors, i.e. Target, VDS, highPt, ITR, OTR, RICH, ECAL, TRD, Muon
  • DAQ - daq group, including data paths and logging
  • TS - trigger system: pTr - EPRE, MPRE, FLT, SLT, 4LT
  • pTr - preTriggers

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    0. Step: July/Aug 01 - technical commissioning on subsystem level
    ALL: is the necessary work organized and sufficent manpower available ?
         Things which should be taken into account:
           - check cabling
           - test readout
           - test of slow control functionality
           - configuration and calibration data stored in database
           - ....
    !!! DAQ group (Vladimir Rybnikov + ....) is planning to move all components executable to
         a common repository during the last two weeks in August !!!
       Upgrade of FCS software expected to be available beginning of Sept.

    1. Step: Sept 01 - subsystems technical operational & "Dry Runs"
    SD: Is your subsystem by end of Sept ready to participate with all
        its components in a first "dry run" to check the common operation, control and readout ?
        - readout working and checked
        - cabling checked
        - slow control working
        - ...
       Who is coordinating this effort, who are your responsible exports ?
       What are the potential problems & risks which might prevent your
       system from achieving this goal?

    DAQ: which preparations are necessary to perform a dry run with common
         read out (eg configuration, DBs, ...) ?

    ALL: - provide a list of things which has to be checked and established
         - estimate how much time is needed

    proposed dates for dry runs (two periods) - please prepare accordingly:
      1. Mo/Tu 24/25. Sept - next collab. week (to avoid add. traveling)
      2. Mo - Wed 15 - 17 Oct
    SD & DAQ: provide a list of experts which are responsible and
               available for these periods!

    2. Step: Sept/Oct 01 - occasional beam operation
    Target & VDS: what is necessary to commission target operation
            and pot movement? How much beam time ? Who is responsible ?

    ECAL: ready to take advantage of potential opportunities for calibration ?

    SD: are you interested in following run conditions
        (on short term notice, i.e. days,  announced)
         - period without beam, eg to switch on HV
         - period with stable p-beam/no target
         - period with target operation
       Comment on: minimal prewarning time, minimal required time
            and other requirements which are necessary that you can profit
            from such an exercise

    3. Step: Nov/Dec 01 - switch on, calibration & alignment
    Goal is to achieve a stable common operation of the detector
    and readout MinBias data.

    ALL: - how much time do you need for this commissioning step ?
           Please provide a detailed list with the various items,
           required target operation time & conditions, necessary data
           sets, time needed for analysis.
         - how to judge on the performance / progress/ success ?
           eg. noise level, calibration, alignment, hit & track efficiencies ?
           How much time is needed to obtain these values ?
         - does the progress in your system (incl the understanding of the data)
           depend on other systems ? If yes - please explain.
         - what about your data quality monitors ?
           are they working in Dec and provide useful info ?
         - what are your biggest concerns for this period, potential risks ...?
         - do you think its feasible to achieve this goal ?
         - please assign the names of the responsible persons to the various tasks

    4. Step: Jan/Feb 02: fine tuning of detector - start trigger commissioning
    -> provide at least a concise outline, details might be discussed at a later stage

    SD: what is needed to obtain a well calibrated and alligned detector latest until Feb 02 ?
          What is the minimum time and which data sets you need ?

    DQM: is it feasible to obtain a stable and usable system in Jan 02 ?
         Which preparation is therefore needed ?

    4LT: what is needed to run the reconstruction online ?

    pTr: which preparation etc is needed to allow the usage of your system
         in Feb 02:
         - lookup-tables, settings in DB, ...
         - minimal/preferred performance
         - are dedicated tests necessary/useful to prepare your system ?

    SLT: what is necessary to have by the end of Feb 02 1000 J/\psis on tape
         - preparation steps
         - minimal performance
         - understanding of the detector

    Analysis: of SLT triggered J/\psi data
         - what is needed to perform an analysis of these data in order to obtain
           efficiencies, resolution ... ?

    All: please associate names to the listed tasks

    5. Step: Mar/Apr 02: FLT  commissioning
    -> at least a rough outline, details might be discussed at a later stage

    FLT: please provide an outline of your commissioning plans:
         - list necessary tests
         - required performance of other systems
         - analysis steps
         - time estimates
         - responsible persons
         - potential problems
         - ...