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Cryo-EM workstations can be monitored and controlled remotely by authorized users.

In order to gain access to the remote session you must first:

  1. Have a valid SLAC unix account
  2. Have access to a web browser
  3. Be able to communicate to SLAC via http to port 3443 from your laptop/workstation etc. (local policies on firewalls differ, please see your local IT staff)
  4. Be a collaborator on an active experiment
  5. A 4k monitor is recommended for the best experience.

Instructions

  1. Open the following link in a web browser 

    https://fastx.slac.stanford.edu:3443/

    Log in with your SLAC Unix account credentials.

  2. Click on 'Launch Session'
  3. In the popup that appears, you will see a list of "Bookmarks" on the right
    1. select 'Cryo-EM'; the icons should show 'Cryo-EM - TEM1' etc.; if your experiment has been assigned to TEM2, choose "Cryo-EM - TEM2".
    2. the box underneath will populate with the appropriate command line - do not alter this command.
  4. Click 'Launch'
  5. Use your mouse and keyboard to interact with the microscope control PC's.

The FastX session is persistent; ie if you close your browser, you can rejoin at any time by visiting the website again and selecting the relevant session.

A 'native' client is also available. It also enables clearer separation of the ThermoFisher TEMUI and the Gatan consoles. It is available for download here. Please use https://fastx.slac.stanford.edu:3443/ as the "Url"

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