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[Te-Chuan Huang <tchuang AT rcf.rhic.bnl.gov>]

Hi All,

Today, I tried to access the web interface to the EIT-D serial to Ethernet 
converter that is used for HX86PA.
And, I confirmed that I can configure the device using the web interface (no 
additional software needed).
So, I will be able to configure the new installed serial to Ethernet 
converter for TC-48 if it can be access through the network.

Thanks,
Te-Chuan

> On May 1, 2023, at 4:52 PM, Te-Chuan Huang <tchuang AT rcf.rhic.bnl.gov> wrote:
> 
> Hi Christian,
> 
> No problem. I saw your shift log entry.
> We have already done the needed tests on FST before the shift started, so 
> we are just waiting for the cooling to be ready.
> FST is not crucial for the current cosmic data taking, so we are not very 
> urgent. Of course sooner is better.
> 
> I tested this morning but I can not ping the device.
> So, I guess we will need to wait it being whitelisted by Wayne or Mike as 
> you mentioned earlier.
> 
> Cheers,
> Te-Chuan
> 
> 
>> On May 1, 2023, at 3:05 PM, Videbaek, Christian <cvidebaek AT bnl.gov> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Te-Chuan,
>> The unit was replaced this morning, my apologies for not sending an email 
>> at the time.
>> It’s powered on and the Ethernet activity lights are lit.
>> I turned on the cooled under local control and everything looked to be 
>> working correctly.
>> Details of the unit I installed:
>> MAC Address = 00:03:34:01:26:D0
>> Default IP = 192.168.1.200
>> I’ll try to sort out the configuration software, though it may take a few 
>> days.
>> Are there any tests you can run in the mean time?
>> Thanks,
>> Christian
>> From: Videbaek, Christian 
>> Sent: Monday, May 1, 2023 9:21 AM
>> To: Te-Chuan Huang <tchuang AT rcf.rhic.bnl.gov>
>> Cc: Visser, Gerard <gvisser AT indiana.edu>; star-fst-l AT lists.bnl.gov
>> Subject: RE: [Star-fst-l] FST/IST cooler IOC
>> Sounds good, I’ll head up to 1006 now.
>> Swapping the module out shouldn’t be a problem, though I may need help 
>> with configuring it.
>> There are 2 potential problems:
>> 1. The MAC address may not be registered
>> This isn’t a major problem, we just will not be able to access the device 
>> until it is whitelisted by Wayne or Mike
>> 2. The device may not be configured
>> I’m sure some setup is needed for the device, but am totally unfamiliar 
>> with it
>> Additionally, Advantech’s website is partially blocked at BNL
>> If setup software is needed I would need to download it at home before 
>> coming back to BNL
>> Not a show stopper, but it may induce some delays
>> Christian
>> From: Te-Chuan Huang <tchuang AT rcf.rhic.bnl.gov> 
>> Sent: Monday, May 1, 2023 8:48 AM
>> To: Videbaek, Christian <cvidebaek AT bnl.gov>
>> Cc: Visser, Gerard <gvisser AT indiana.edu>; star-fst-l AT lists.bnl.gov
>> Subject: Re: [Star-fst-l] FST/IST cooler IOC
>> Hi Christian,
>> That will be great.
>> Currently, FST is off and cooling is not running. The emergency stop 
>> button is pressed down.
>> So, there is no problem for you to do any thing with it.
>> PS. If you need a third hand, Ziyue and I are willing to help.
>> Cheers,
>> Te-Chuan
>>  On May 1, 2023, at 8:36 AM, Videbaek, Christian <cvidebaek AT bnl.gov> wrote:
>> Hi Te-Chuan,
>> That’s a good find, thank you for mentioning it.
>> Would it be alright if I replaced the module sometime this morning?
>> I expect it would take about an hour total, from shutdown to restart.
>> Thanks,
>> Christian
>> From: Te-Chuan Huang <tchuang AT rcf.rhic.bnl.gov> 
>> Sent: Sunday, April 30, 2023 8:43 AM
>> To: Te-Chuan Huang <tchuang AT rcf.rhic.bnl.gov>
>> Cc: Videbaek, Christian <cvidebaek AT bnl.gov>; Visser, Gerard 
>> <gvisser AT indiana.edu>; star-fst-l AT lists.bnl.gov
>> Subject: Re: [Star-fst-l] FST/IST cooler IOC
>> Hi Christian and All,
>> This morning, Ziyue and I were digging something else in the FST cabinet.
>> And, we accidentally found 3 serial to Ethernet converters. One labeled it 
>> is broken, but the other 2 in the boxes seem good.
>> I put them in the right side of the 3rd row in the FST cabinet (see the 
>> attached pictures).
>> Cheers,
>> Te-Chuan
>> <image001.jpg>
>> <image002.jpg>
>> <image003.jpg>
>> 
>> 
>> On Apr 26, 2023, at 4:12 PM, Te-Chuan Huang <tchuang AT rcf.rhic.bnl.gov> 
>> wrote:
>> Hi Christian,
>> I don’t think there is any interlock bypass is applied at the moment.
>> But, just to be save, I will shut down the cooling later today.
>> Cheers,
>> Te-Chuan
>> 
>> 
>> On Apr 26, 2023, at 4:00 PM, Videbaek, Christian <cvidebaek AT bnl.gov> wrote:
>> I don't think there is any risk of damage.
>> The cooler interlock is only enabled if the temperature/humidity readings 
>> from the controller are ok.
>> None of those paths run through the affected  ethernet converter.
>> You don't have detailed monitoring of the controller, and cannot change 
>> the settings remotely, but it still works (as I understand it).
>> Just to be sure: Has anyone applied any sort of interlock bypass?
>> If so we should shut down and not run until the bypass is removed and 
>> ethernet converter replaced.
>> ChristianFrom: Visser, Gerard <gvisser AT indiana.edu>
>> Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2023 2:57 PM
>> To: Te-Chuan Huang <tchuang AT rcf.rhic.bnl.gov>; Videbaek, Christian 
>> <cvidebaek AT bnl.gov>
>> Cc: star-fst-l AT lists.bnl.gov <star-fst-l AT lists.bnl.gov>
>> Subject: Re: [Star-fst-l] FST/IST cooler IOC
>> The FST power is supposed to be interlocked to the cooling system, as it 
>> was for the IST. But, I don't really know if it actually is or not, that 
>> part wasn't my responsibility.
>> It's a bit late to make such a change but if there is an actual risk of 
>> damaging something if the frontend is powered when the cooling is off, 
>> then it ought to be interlocked. I also don't know how real the risk of 
>> this is, and I suspect it's not too real a risk.
>>      GerardFrom: Star-fst-l <star-fst-l-bounces AT lists.bnl.gov> on behalf 
>> of Te-Chuan Huang <tchuang AT rcf.rhic.bnl.gov>
>> Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2023 2:52 PM
>> To: Videbaek, Christian <cvidebaek AT bnl.gov>
>> Cc: star-fst-l AT lists.bnl.gov <star-fst-l AT lists.bnl.gov>
>> Subject: Re: [Star-fst-l] FST/IST cooler IOC
>> Hi Christian,
>> Thanks a lot.
>> Please let me know when is the replacement available and when are you 
>> planning to install it.
>> I am now keep the cooling system running just in case there is someone 
>> turn on the FST accidentally.
>> I will need to shutdown the cooling system before doing anything on it.
>> Cheers,
>> Te-Chuan
>> 
>> 
>> On Apr 25, 2023, at 1:06 PM, Videbaek, Christian <cvidebaek AT bnl.gov> wrote:
>> Hi Te-Chuan,
>> I thought it was odd that the spare would be powered.
>> The device Tim mentioned is probably a Moxa N5100A or N5150; we used 
>> something similar for the STGC gas system not long ago.
>> The are available and not too expensive, so we should have an alternate 
>> soon.
>> Christian
>> From: Te-Chuan Huang <tchuang AT rcf.rhic.bnl.gov> 
>> Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2023 11:06 AM
>> To: Videbaek, Christian <cvidebaek AT bnl.gov>
>> Cc: star-fst-l AT lists.bnl.gov
>> Subject: Re: [Star-fst-l] FST/IST cooler IOC
>> Hi All,
>> I was wrong.
>> I found some documents for IST cooling system in the FST cabinet.
>> Indeed, It shows we have 2 converters but one is used for TC-48-20 and one 
>> for HX86PA.
>> They are both in use, so we can not just simply swap the cables.
>> We do need to find a replacement for it.
>> Cheers,
>> Te-Chuan
>> <image001.jpg>
>> <image002.jpg>
>> On Apr 24, 2023, at 8:22 PM, Te-Chuan Huang <tchuang AT rcf.rhic.bnl.gov> 
>> wrote:
>> Hi Christian,
>> Thanks for the reply.
>> FST cooling is currently running fine. Just some temperature values are 
>> not monitored (alarms for shift crews may not work properly), so need 
>> extra eyes on it.
>> I’m thinking that there are 2 set of TC-48 modules, OMEGA units and so on 
>> in the rack.
>> But, we actually only need one set of them.
>> Is it possible that we swap the cables and make the current TC-48 module 
>> in use work?
>> I’m probably wrong, so please correct me.
>> PS. Please ignore my previous email if you received it. I was sending with 
>> a wrong email account.
>> Thanks,
>> Te-Chuan
>> On Apr 24, 2023, at 7:42 PM, Videbaek, Christian <cvidebaek AT bnl.gov> wrote:
>> Hi All,
>> It looks like the RS-232/485 to Ethernet converter is dead.
>> Additionally, the controller has been discontinued by the manufacturer 
>> (note: site may not work properly on BNL networks):
>> https://in.omega.com/pptst/EIT-W.html
>> Tim knows of a replacement part that should work as a replacement.
>> He will order it if we don't have one on hand.
>> I'm not sure of the configuration of the failed converter, or even if it 
>> needed to be configured, so there may be some software work needed to get 
>> the replacement running.
>> Will we be able to run the FST if the alternate unit needs to be ordered?
>> Thanks,
>> Christian
>> 
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