Progress Report for September 2001

[Tom Droege <tdroege@veriomail.com>]

Batavia IL, September 2001 Tom Droege

TOM1 has been taking data.  We are running in a mode where we first take 
data for a flat, then follow as many fields as we can for as long as we can 
for the rest of the night.   An early run, Data Set 19 has been sent out to 
a dozen or so eager data munchers.  There is some problem with fogging on 
the V camera, and the funny data problem is still with us but mostly we are 
taking as much data as conditions allow.  More and more the funnyt data 
problem looks like software.

More work has been done on the ECP design and TN-78 if available to show 
the proposed design.  Replacement Stamp/Scanner boards have been sent out 
to update MICHAEL and ARNE.  A new RA drive has been built for ARNE but is 
not yet shipped.  We continue to run the test stand to check out boards.

TOM2 and TOM3 are now installed in the dome.  They just fit.  Basic 
functions have been tested, but both need lenses and cameras.  I have been 
back in the basement and have started up the lens and camera line.  There 
is much waiting for glue to dry.  Word from our friend who is Lumogen 
coating the CCDs is that this has been done successfully.  They will be 
shipped shortly.