Science Operations

MODS2 Cassette Mechanism Damage – Partially Resolved

Posted Mar 01, 2022

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During operations last night there was a MODS slitmask fault error:

2022-03-01T06:08:37.819582 M2.IE>MC2 ERROR: SLITMASK SLITMASK=FAULT Mechanism out-of-position, in-position sensor not asserted. Reset SLITMASK to recover

Visual inspection of the mask loading port showed damage to the upper part of the cassette mechanism.  The proximity sensor had been broken and the mounting plate bent, the grabber shows signs of damage and also the cassette shows some mis-alignment.

Repairs are underway and a full inspection is being performed.  MODS2 is out of service until further notice.

 

UT20220303 – The mask cassette was repaired and inspected.  The cassette is operational at half capacity until a full intervention is completed during summer shutdown 2022

UT20220321 – A sensor gap for the grabber was adjusted.  No restrictions on elevation for use.