Quick VPT Test Rig meeting - minutes

Date of meeting: 30 January 2004

Present: KWB, PSF, BWK, ALL, CL, MS

1. Status of rig: Spare preamp cards have been received from Bristol - the new cards have protection transistors installed.  4 existing spares + 2 Bristol cards installed - the new cards were found to increase the peak width by a factor 4, presumably because of the extra circuitry.  MS has removed the protection from one channel.  A test run will be carried out as soon as possible.
2. Visual inspection rig: ALL has completed inspection of the latest batch (6901-7300).
3. PC upgrades:  JHW has successfully upgraded one PC to Windows XP.  The standard PPD clone has been installed.  Parts for 4 more PCs have been ordered.
4. Refurbishment of old row E: In progress.
5. VPT storage in R12:  2 fridges now currently under nitrogen.  More are needed to store the current stock of VPTs.
6. Safety: Interlock and warning lights will be installed as soon as possible after getting the rig back into production - JHW needs access for a short period to drill holes.  When the interlock system is fitted, PSF will carry out a safety inspection as one of the requirements for CE marking.

Bruce Kennedy / 30 January 2004