May 26, 2011 Calibration/Monitoring

Teleconference Time: 08:30 CST (Regina) / 10:30 EDT / 16:30 GMT+2 (Athens)

• Connection: ESNET

Background information

• Monitoring R&D issues for the relative gain calibration and monitoring system for the calorimeters and possibly other detector systems.
• Calibration Specifications Table for BCAL, FCAL, TOF and START
• Calibration and Monitoring System Meetings Previous minutes

Action Items

1. USM was contacted to expedite the LG shipment to Athens: Athens has requested 15 units, 12 for one side and 3 for the opposing side of the baby cal.
2. In the meanwhile, Elton will send 2 Plastic Craft LGs to Athens, and possibly small connectors (from the SiPM U-board) or at least information on the type of connectors for both LED and control board.
3. Christina will discuss connectors with Kappos and also whether a 90 degree LED can be used and where it can be mounted.
4. Zisis will have Danny sketch the concept for the LED 'channel'.

Tentative Agenda

1. Paperwork Progress
2. Monitoring system concepts

Minutes

Attendees: Christina (Athens), Elton (JLab), Zisis (Regina)

1. Paperwork Progress: APP has been finished and SOW as well.
2. Monitoring system concepts
   • LED Boards: the different options were discussed, namely ribbon cables vs. flex board between the stiffer LED miniboards etc.
   • Coupling to LGs: