Shifter Responsibilities

When starting shift, ask the previous shifter if there is anything you need to be aware of.

Complete a Start of shift checklist.

Check logbook entries for the previous shifts: HPS logbook, CEBAF accelerator.

Make sure you know the accelerator plans and in particular the expected activities related to the beam for Hall-B including prospects for access and stable beams: talk to the Hall-B beam line shifter.

Make sure you know who the experts are and how to get hold of them. The useful links section below might be useful here and should be up to date.

Complete the hourly checklist .

At the end of you shift complete the end of shift checklist .

Please complete the checklists and describe as thoroughly as possible any issues that arose during your shift. Add any notes that you think might help. Remember that these logbook entries might be used to assess the quality of the data or to understand and debug observed problems, sometimes weeks after your shift.


Expert Contact Numbers:

Run Coordinator: See Whiteboard - 603-479-8563 (Maurik, until May 10)

SVT:  (Omar)

ECal & Trigger: 

MCC Accelerator: xYYYY


Please ask questions and provide feedback on the shift instructions (contact: Per Hansson Adrian & Omar Moreno)

Useful links for shifters

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