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Bootes 3 (New Zealand)

Computers

Provided by Spain/NZ (who?)

  • 2 rackable units (1 telescope + dome, 1 all sky)
  • different models available from DELL, we can choose from low-cost (~7k NZD → 10k NZD per unit), we have to decide which one we will take
  • 2 deep (80cm) rack DELL 24U unit (shall fit inside)
  • as big HDD as you can buy (1TB for each?) in units (=RAID) and in box, so we will be able to quickly replace failed hardrives
  • lot of SATA connectors, USB connectors
  • one PCI-X or PCI slot for Andor control board (do not forget)
  • at least one serial connector (Davis Meteo station), so far I did not know about any other
  • 1Gb (the fastest you can get) network card
  • 1 UPS
  • Linux Debian-based distribution (preference will most probably shift towards Ubuntu) No purchase needed
  • 1 screen, 1 keyboard, 1 mouse for installation

Computer setup

Could be done after BOOTES Team comes on site but could be easily done before, to allow for a remote setup - sparing more time for the unexpected. I guess Ubuntu server edition could be done easily in the PC shop.

  • install Linux (the PC shop in NZ)
  • install RTS2 (petr, remotely?)
  • test it (on site)

This, however, depends on the availability of internet connection on site prior to arrival of BOOTES Team.

Network

Provided by New Zealand (who?)

Router / switch, so that we can connect all together (do we want EVERYTHING connected to Internet?) The archive PC could serve as a router/firewall to the Internet, 10/100/1000Mbit/wireless router would be handy to provide a good connection of all components together with notebooks of operators when on site.

Dome installation, weather station

Petr, Florentino

  • Davis weather sensor (windspeed, etc), it is known to work with RTS2 and http://meteo.othello.ch
  • Zelio based roof control with a direct rain detector connection
  • Eigenbrodt rain detector directly connected to Zelio.

UPS provided by New Zealand? Must be able to support emergency roof closing (power failure). We have same good experiences from Watcher with MGE UPS Systems UPS (http://www.mgeups.com). I suggest to call them and ask for solution - 3 PC backup, preferably rack mounted, and let us see what they suggest.

We bought this http://www.acquire.co.nz/acquire/default.asp?PageID=ProductDetail&pf_id=447625&dept_id=1700010 for roof - 1900W, 2200VA, shall be enough. We need at least 450W for a single server, but we need to check specs before we will buy UPS for it. So it is recommended to first buy server, then UPS, or buy 1200W UPS for two servers.

GPS should be a part of telescope delivery and if yes, we can use it for timing. But we need to check that (Alberto?).

Astrometry, image processing

Antonio, Petr (Martin remotely)

  • First astrometry
  • Pointing model

Travelling

Petr: 7th Feb → 8th Feb on site 9th Feb start working 5th Mar leaving

Florentino: with Petr, leaving not set

Antonio: 15th Feb arrival, leaving 5th Mar

Astelco: 15th Feb arrival of two, for a week

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