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.
System Status
PICAT
Tested post computer replacement, result: fully functional. New Adobe Suite installed on PC, unsure about login credentials.
CLOSEUP
Tested post computer replacement, result: fully functional.
MICROSCOPES
All microscopes had, objectives and oculars as well as the transformer boxes were checked and cleaned by the SERCO contractor Emile Meylan. This is the list of findings:
| Microscope property number | Microscope Type | Diagnosis |
|---|---|---|
The SPOT ideal cameras installed on all stereomicroscopes work well on the new generation PCs that were installed this tie-up, however the other SPOT cameras are not communicating properly over the fire wire connection. For now, the old PCs are back on these stations until we can purchase different cameras, or IT can find a solution to communicate with the camera. IT ordered different PC boards to test with the cameras. They might be delivered for 397T (unsure) or 397.
SHIL
The IMS code has been updated just like on all other IMS loggers. Several old bugs were back and had to be fixed again. A bug list can be found in the confluence bug tracking sheets.
PHOTOGRAPHY
No issues encountered. All equipment is working well.
PRINTER
EPSON STYLUS 4900
No issues encountered. All working well.
EPSON ecotank
No issues encountered. All working well.
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)
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- Prepared shipment with all camcorders as the technology has not been used in a decade (see tech reports) and is outdated at this point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)