
How to Set Up and Run the FG5
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The WINDOW setting turns on the motor only when the spring position is
out of range (indicated by an LED on the front panel). In this case, the AUTO
mode is activated until the position is moved to zero, and then the motor is
deactivated. The superspring can be left in this condition, but it is still
advisable to turn the rotary knob to OFF before closing the superspring coil
loop (switch set to CLOSED on the front panel).
WINDOW mode is
currently not supported by the FG5 software.
When setting the zero position, it is very important to make sure that the
mass is hanging freely, and is not out of range. A substantial variation in
SPHERE OUT voltage (many 100s of mV) when the servo loop is open
indicates that the mass is hanging freely. It is possible for the mass to be out
of range of the detector. In this case, a small positive or negative voltage
indicates that the mass is above or below the detector, respectively. This can
happen if there is a large change in gravity (usually as a result of a large
latitude and/or elevation change) from one site to the next. The zero
position can be set by using the AUTO mode, which moves the mass to the
zero position. One can also move the test mass position using the MANUAL
mode. Before switching to MANUAL mode, first set the trim-pot to move the
motor in the correct direction. The trim-pot should be set towards UP if the
SPHERE voltage is negative or towards DOWN if the SPHERE voltage is
positive.
57. Once the desired zero-position is reached (SPHERE output within 20 mV),
deactivate the motor by turning the front panel knob to OFF. The spring
should again be allowed to settle down for at least two minutes. Set the coil
switch to ON. This switch activates the superspring main servo loop for
normal operation. At this point, there may still be a rotation in the test mass
(three second period) which is not damped by the servo. This rotation mode
will eventually damp out, and the gravity data will be become quieter over
the first hour.
3.1.9.BEAM VERTICALITY
58. Loosen the lock on the side access door of the interferometer base (located
directly below the beam blocker controls) and slide the door open.
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