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This report details the current status and plans for the VRBC and AFE boards, addressing recent firmware upgrades and hardware modifications. It covers work completed as of August 28, 2023, including the installation of CFT boards, calibration and monitoring of AFE LVPS, and adjustments made to the cryostat and cassette work. Key focus areas involve resolving slot issues, enhancing board monitoring, and implementing unused channel fixes. Preparations for upcoming tasks and expected challenges are also discussed.
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FT Status and Plans • Overall • CTS • Used to test VRBC boards • Qualified several AFE boards • Lots of changes made to VRBC’s • Current status • 50 >> old VRBC, new firmware • 51 >> old VRBC, new firmware • 52 >> new VRBC, new firmware • 53 >> new VRBC, new firmware • AFE board swap • Installed CFT board in FPD • Worked on CFT and FPS boards 3 June 2003
July Shutdown • General items being considered • Cryostat work • About 1 degK left in setting • Have been moving about 0.1 • Will not warm up “unless” have further problems • Cassette work • Only if we warm up • Perhaps install ‘testing’ cassette • Will do • Pull and modify ALL AFE boards • Unused channel fix for AFE brds • 53MHz readout • Check/calibrate/fix AFE lvps monitoring • Add SEQ crate monitoring • Finish LED pulser boards and cabling • New firmware • Fix slot problems – AFE & SEQ • 4B6 SVX Downloads • 6B2/3 SEQ signals @ SEQ BP • May do • AC remote shutoff for AFE lvps • Re-cable back of SEQ crate PC04 • Will not do • CPS • FPS • CTT • FPD Starts ~Aug 28 >> 7 weeks 3 June 2003