Reports until 17:52, Monday 09 October 2017
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kyle.ryan@LIGO.ORG - posted 17:52, Monday 09 October 2017 - last comment - 08:32, Tuesday 10 October 2017(38958)
Attempted to adjust "ATM" calibration on newly installed PT120A
Kyle R., Arnab D., Rakesh K. 

Today we adjusted the "ATM" potentiometer on the new parani gauge (local electronics unit) but could only achieve a minimum value of 906 torr indication on CDS.  This is too high.  The actual pressure under these conditions is closer to 760 - 790 torr -> The measured voltage supplied to the gauge electronics is 24.5 VDC and the output signal from the sensor electronics, 5.6 VDC, which is consistent with the CDS-converted value of 906 torr.  Any voltage drops across signal wiring connections between the gauge and the CDS rack should result in a CDS value which would be biased to less than the actual value, not more than the actual value.  

We will continue troubleshooting at the next opportunity.  

Comments related to this report
john.worden@LIGO.ORG - 08:32, Tuesday 10 October 2017 (38961)

I assume you checked - Orientation of the gauge is important since it depends on convection at these pressures.