Science Operations

MODS1 Cassette Mechanism Damage – Partially Resolved

Posted Oct 26, 2021

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During Operations on October 12th, there was a MODS slitmask fault moving a mask in the lower part of the cabinet.  Further inspection revealed the mask cassette was damaged during the failure.  The cassette, mechanisms, and mask frames underwent inspections and repairs and MODS1 was returned to service.  The MOS cassette is available at half capacity until a more extensive intervention can be performed in summer shutdown 2022.