MIRSI2


MIRSI has been ported to linux, given a new user interface more inline with other IRTF instruments,
and is now called MIRSI2.  While overall more reliable, there are remaining legacy issues from the
old MIRSI system.


MIRSI2 Temporary User/Troubleshooting guide (only available internally).


Technical Documentation



Old Mirsi Documentation:


   sparc mirsi is running on a SUN.
     sun ultra 5: 384MB, UltraSparc-IIi 440 MHz.
     3 32-bit PCI slots, 33MHz, 5 volts.
     solaris 5.7 w/ astropci device driver.
     Use 1.4 version of Voodoo software.
	  GenII astrocam hardware.

   SPIE paper from 2002 page.

Present MIRSI/2 Controller Documentation
   ARC80 Newer Filter Board Layout.pdf NEWER (S/N 405) version of filter board in use as of 2/7/08 with IRTF mods.
   ARC80 Power Supply Schematic (viso).vsd ARC80 Power Supply schematic with IRTF mods (Both S/N 122 & 405).
   ARC80 Power Supply Schematic (pdf).pdf ARC80 Power Supply schematic with IRTF mods (Both S/N 122 & 405).
   ARC80_Mechanical.pdf Mechanical outline of power supply box (Both S/N 122 & 405).
   ARC80_UsersManual.pdf One page user's manual of ARC80 power supply (Both S/N 122 & 405).
   Clock Driver Board Layout & Schematics.pdf Schematic & layout of Clock Driver Board.
   Coadding Video Processor Board Layout & Schematic.pdf Schematic & layout of Coadding Video Processor Board.
   Fiber Optic Timing Board Layout & Schematic.pdf Schematic & layout of Fiber Optic Timing Board.
   PCI Interface Board Layout & Schematic.pdf Schematic & layout of PCI Interface Board.
   Power Control Board Layout & Schematic.pdf Schematic & layout of OLDER (S/N 231)Power Control Board with IRTF mods.
   ARC73R8A_Layout_Sch_(Newer Control Board).pdf PDF Schematic & layout of NEWER (S/N 983)Power Control Board with IRTF mods.
   ARC73R8A_Layout_Sch_(Newer Control Board).vsd Visio Schematic & layout of NEWER (S/N 983)Power Control Board with IRTF mods.


AstroCAM Stuff
   Downloads from astro-cam.com.
   Access to astrocam website: www-astro-cam.com, lockhart, LW1TSL

Tony's Notes

   DSP 56000 reference (from SPARC compiler suite).
   DSP 56301 reference (from SPARC compiler suite).

   DSP56000 Family Manual (PDF).

   01-0293MAN.pdf CRC-774 320x24- User's Guide & Operating Manual (not available)

Linux Notes

   linux Notes 

MIRSI Power Supply Issue Report
   MIRSI_Power_Supply_Issue_Report.doc Report that discusses the MIRSI power supply issue and the fix.
   MIRSI_Power_Supply_Issue_Report.pdf Report that discusses the MIRSI power supply issue and the fix.
   LPS40 Power Supply Datasheet.pdf Astec power supply.  Original supplies used in the MIRSI supply.
   blp55 Power Supply Datasheet.pdf Equivalent supply from Power One.  One was ordered for comparison.

Log

   Project Log