Sandra Herrmann
Tie-up, Cape Town, South Africa (August 7 - September 9, 2022)
Summary
Expedition 397P was a roughly one month tie-up in Cape Town with a service call for SERCO (Emile Mylan for microscope maintenance) and a full suite of computer replacements in all labs. A Kick-the-tires-light-the-fires effort was executed after/during install. The documentation here includes details on Imaging related issues encountered during this period.
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- Produce selected ID batches for IODP staff
- KTLF
- Production of group photos (IODP tech, general group, Entier)
- T-shirt logo contest organization
- T-shirt printing
- GEODESC testing/working closely with developers and 397 expedition planning
System Status
Imaging Computer
The Imaging computer was switched out. We now have a PC instead of Mac. Adobe packages, printer software and settings have been transferred to the best of the Imaging Technicians knowledge. Please check and verify. The login is now ship\jr_username and related email password. The new Adobe Suite installed on that machine uses the NetID login credentials from TAMU.
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No issues encountered. All working well. Same as on the Stylus 4900, more options are suddenly available, which makes it much easier to work with.
Items received
- Printer ink for Epson ecotank and Stylus
- Phone case/screen protector for Foldio iPhone
- Light bulbs for Imaging Office
- Tripod head that holds more weight (for remote setup for group pictures)
- Light bulbs for Imaging Lab overhead light fixture
Items ordered
- Small tripod for Foldio phone
Items shipped to shore
- Prepared shipment with all camcorders as the technology has not been used in a decade (see tech reports) and is outdated at this point
- Old grey Zeiss microscope and accessories
- Several light box transformers (we have too many here)
- Two Maerzenhauser XY stages that only work in one direction (for repair at Zeiss)
Miscellaneous
One additional task was to prepare for the new SEM/EDS system install during 397T. A tracking confluence page has been created, where all information, manuals, progress etc. are reported. It would be nice to keep using this tracking page until the project is finished and approved by all stake holders. The page is located on the front page of the Laboratory Notebook and linked: 379PT SEM EDS install. All tasks associated with 397P have been accomplished.
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