Stopping and starting a run

<<SBS Main<< HOW TOs (CODA and DAQ)

https://hallaweb.jlab.org/wiki/index.php/BigBite_trigger_and_DAQ

• DAQ should be running on hadesk4 in a VNC

• If the VNC is not opened, or after logging in as adaq
  • type : RunCoda VNC password is adaq password, alternatively connect on vnc on adaq2:4

• Use CODA scripts buttons on first Desktop to start the ROC Xterms and Run Control

• If needed use Restart CODA components

• In runcontrol make sure sbsts session and config GMN1 are chosen

• To start a run

• • hit configure button in runcontrol, might need to hit it twice if vtpROC20 misses the first configuration
  • hit download button ( wait until vtpROC20 is done )
  • check prescale factors ( To open prescale gui : ssh to sbs-onl@adaq2 and type prescale )
  • hit Start Run button
  • fill in run information in pop up box ( make sure you have correct target / runtype )

• Pedestal run
  • select GM1_pedestal config
  • start run
  • stop run after at least 30 k events
  • go back to GMN1 configuration and start regular rub

• Troubleshooting
  • SEB and ER stuck at end of run
    • hit reset in runcontrol
    • hit restart CODA components
    • redo configure and download
    • start a run
  • GEM module not initializing or getting Errors
    • Reboot VTP crate : open in browser http://hallavme12.jlab.org

More on GEMs in https://hallaweb.jlab.org/wiki/images/1/12/GEM_operations.pdf

• All remote switches at https://hallaweb.jlab.org/wiki/index.php/Crate_resets

• if you are stuck check contact expert on slack ( in 4th desktop web browser ) or call DAQ on call ( number on slack channel on-call or on whiteboard)