LO –Handover notes

William Mills

TRANSIT and TIE_UP 356 WorK:

• Transit: Move the ship from Colombo, Sri Lanka to Perth Australia taking 30 days;
  • Fully overhaul the core splitter;
  • Develop new code for the Whole Round Multi-Sensor Logger;
  • Develop the LabVIEW programming skills of the staff;
  • Train staff on how to program instrument drivers and develop code for the IMS framework used to control our track systems;
  • Complete general laboratory maintenance tasks as necessary;
• Tie-up: Perth Australia
  • Continued the LabVIEW training and code development for WRMSL;
  • Complete the re-supply of the vessel and prepare off going shipments;
  • Address issues with the refrigeration system in the core reefer and Microbiology lab;
  • Complete Kick-The-Tire testing of the laboratory systems;
  • Install the ship's new logo;
  • Upgrade the Gantry velocity system;
  • Update the NGR installation and resolve electrical noise issues;
  • And… numerous other laboratory updates and maintenance projects;

Operational Dates:

TRANSIT START

• Port: Colombo Sri Lanka
• Arrived: 6 June 2015 @ 0850, Colombo Passenger Terminal
• Technical Crew change was made the following day. Because of transportation issues, the cross-over was brief.
• Vessel departed: 10 June 2015 @ 0830

TRANSIT END

• Port: Freemantle, Australia @
• Estimated Arrival: 31 March 2015 @ 0700

General Port CALL information

• 6^th June:
  • The oncoming technical crew moved onboard and completed their cross-over;
  • ODL Crew Change completed;
  • Discharged IODP freight;
  • Received HazMat;

• 7^th June:
  • Off loaded cores and discharged all outbound surface freight;
  • Load IODP operational flats;

• 8^th June
  • Offloaded temperature controlled samples;
  • Received IODP air freight;

• 9^th June:
  • Securing freight and labs for sea;

• 10^th June :
  • Vessel departed 0830

Transit activities

• Because of the 6 knot transit speed, the magnetometer was not deployed nor was bathy data collected.
• Laboratory maintenance and LabVIEW classes given.
• Started work on the extension of the IMS software to operate the WRMSL and STMSL;

LOGISTICS

• Extensive Physical counts were completed at the end of the tie-up period.
• The Swift pallet stacker batteries were replaced and a new wheel ordered.

AREA-BY-AREA SUMMARY

Bridge Deck

LO Office:

• The new Brother Label printer was installed on the network. This printer is capable of printing the new high adhesive labels and barcodes;

Flammable Locker:

• Additional shelving was installed in the stbd cabinet.

Core Deck

Track area:

• The WRMSL and STMSL monitor and keyboard stands where replaced with a countertop spanning the window;
• The WRMSL Gailil amplifier was moved to the aft wall next to the STMSL removing all noise issue for the NGR;
• All overhead and shelving where replaced and equipment remounted;
• The Aluminum foil wall was removed as it was doing nothing for the NGR;
• The NGR electronics cabinet was rebuild and enclosed with aluminum panels;
• The BiRa NIM cabinet power supply failed when the components disintegrated during routine cleaning. Two new 300 watt power supplies where ordered for the ORTEC NIM boxes. The system was installed and wired without issues.
• Two new fan units have been ordered for the NGR and should arrive for the following expedition;
• All NGR cabling was reran and reshielded;
• All drawers were reorganized and relabeled;
• PWL: The water dripped plumbing was changed out to ss capillary tubing and fixed to the two transducer blocks. This resolved the issue of water dripping only on one side and allowed the speed (and noise) of the pump to be reduced.
• WRMSL and STMSL: Both Galil amplifiers failed and were replaced;
• Manual Strength Tool Program: updated to properly apply the adapter foot factor to the strength value.
• Completed development of the WRMSL IMS software and will be ready to deploy on both track systems in the following expedition;

Splitting Room:

• The Uber saw was dismantled, cleaned and reassembled with the exception of the saw mounting blocks which have completely seized on the bars and the motor/reduction gear connection which is also seized;
• The linear actuator is in excellent shape so it was decided not to replace it with the spare;
• New IP 67 limit switches where installed under the saw;

CryoMag:

• New Dtech coils and amplifier installed;
• New SRM degauss amplifier installed;
• The SRM was topped off with liquid HE;
• JR6 power supply failed and repaired with the spare board. The failed board has been returned to CS;
• Ice Field orientation tests were conducted with no issue to note;

Physical Properties Lab:

• Gantry-Velocity:
  • When the application was launched for the pre-KTT testing, we found numerous issues with missing configuration files for both the Exlars actuators and IMAX.
  • In addition to the above problems, the NI-SCOPE vis would not initialize the digitizer. Although NI-SCOPE worked fine in standalone mode, it would not run from within LabVIEW.
  • A new PC was re-imaged from a MARCH backup and all configuration files where updated. Whatever was causing the NI-SCOPE problems was cleared and the system became operational.
  • Switched the PCI-5124 to a USB 1533 Digitizer and switched the multi-port RS232 to a NI USB 232.
  • Installed the new caliper hardware and completed the KTT testing using this hardware.
• MAD: Moisture and density has a new report behavior under LORE – incomplete tests appear in the report – so will need to be sure PP techs train scientists that this is expected behavior. (Leaving it in place as it could be very helpful for troubleshooting.) The apparently duplicate replicate tests disappear once the "done" button is checked in the MADMAX program. Otherwise, the system is up and running.

Fo'c'sle Deck

Chemistry Lab:

• Throughout the transit, the lab was kept operational;
• Attempted improvements to the SRA did not turn out well. The vendor has been contacted for a solution.
• Parts for the TOC arrived at the end of the tie-up and repairs are in progress at the time of this report.

LOWER TWEEN DECK

Pallet Stores:

• Pallet stacker batteries where replaced and new drive wheel has been ordered to replace the one that fell apart.
• Both -86 freezer were not secured when installed. During heavy seas they went on a walkabout and fortunately, only sustaining minor damage. Since their adventure, one of the units will only reach -74C.

ALO and Tech Report

Sandra Herrmann

IODP EXPEDITION 356T/P: Colombo to fremantle

Tasks:
ALO:

• • Off going and oncoming shipment in Colombo (AMS management of freight on ship, freight distribution, oversee process and answer questions)
  • Off going and oncoming shipment in Fremantle

IMS project:

• • Project participation during transit and tie-up

SEM project:

• • SEM Uploader project management & testing, planning, communication, project wrap up

Lab duties:

• • Build 3 sliding drawers for Zebra printers, sorting nuts and bolts in Wood Shop
  • Training was conducted for Rachel Gray on DESClogik
  • Equipment in Physical properties lab: refinish and paint lab metal furniture (under phys props sink)

KTLF testing:

• • Start writing test plans for whole round tracks in new IMS configuration
  • Usual tester activities (test, report, test again after fix), documentation

GENERAL Shipping

Colombo:

• We sent 3 surface freight containers (core, flat, misc), 13 air freights and WC (2 destinations, frozen and refrigerated).
• We received 7 freights in Colombo

Fremantle:

• Received 5 surface and 4 air freights

ACTIVITIES

July 6-9

• Staging off-going freight, receiving, unpack and stow equipment/supplies received
• Keep track of all shipments in AMS
• Received dry ice, pack WC shipment and send WC shipment

June 10-30

• 20 days transit from Colombo to Fremantle
• Staff meeting at 0700 every day
• Training conducted including DESClogik for Rachel Gray, Sandra Herrmann on FL2 and IMS systems
• IMS project participation in meetings, lab discussions and programming experience programming on lab equipment
• SEM project management involved communication with developers on shore, specification reviews and trying to get testers and familiarize testers with required software tests, documentation and feedback mechanisms
• Periodic check out sheet updates during transit was kept at about every 10 days
• Safety shower tests were performed by Rachel Gray every Friday
• AMS documentation for off going shipment (Blohm & Voss)

July 1-31

• Receiving T356P10a July 1,
• A/F T356P10a and 11a and unpack and receive (AMS) and distribute,
• IMS project kick-off and project participation in meetings on Rules of Engagement, IMS Errors, How to develop a LabVIEW driver for use in a plugin, specific questions on certain LabVIEW features and progress on participants projects
• Learned about COM port communication/RS 232 vs. USB, learned about Excel in LabVIEW and how to manipulate and read/write form/to Excel with LabVIEW,
• As exercise I wrote a driver for the FL2 and a communication protocol that uses COM communication,
• New LabVIEW Driver for FL2 is finalized
• New LabVIEW environment for FL2 is designed
• Test plan for WRMSL were started with LO
• Testing of basic buttons on SHIL was performed, resulting in suggestions for fixes
• SEM project management evolved to be very involving based on lack of time overlap on both sides (13h difference between ship and shore)
• Testing the SEM Uploader and LORE part of the SEM as well as writing QSG and UG and coordinating activities and questions with the developers of the SEM project and the developer on the ship (Jon Howell, Paul Foster)
• Lessons learned and go-live plan discussions at the end of the project were performed
• A zoom meeting with project participants was scheduled
• The SEM Uploader was fully functional at the end of the tie-up period

SHIPMENT

• F355_SURF1- contain Gas Racks, misc empty kboxes, 1 pallet of 19 boxes of core, and 1 pallet of 10 boxes of core plus 15 boxes of residue
• F355_SURF2 – contain 13 pallets of 19 boxes of core/pallet. Core shipment go to GCR
• F355_FLAT – engineer items, including 2 rental mud motors
• F355_RAF – 2 yellow boxes of data, samples, and instrument, Icefield orientation tool, Schlumberger tool
• F355_FAF – 15 pieces
• World Courier shipment – 2 recipients, total of 7 frozen, and 3 refrigerated containers
• F356P01s and T356P02s received mid July
• F356P10a and T356P11a received mid July
• F356P12a received end July

PALEOMAGNETICS LAB

Technician: Beth Novak

Summary

During the 356 Transit and Tie-up upgrades and testing were completed on much of the equipment in the paleomagnetics lab. These projects included installation and testing of the new Dtech 2000, installation and testing of the new CA12 amplifiers for the SRM degaussing system, and testing of the Icefield orientation tools. A helium fill was completed by Dave Schuler on July 8^th. Details for each project are provided below. The Y squid was switched to the spare SQUID box after reports during Exp 355 that the Y squid box had been unlocking on its own. The SQUID box showed no sign of any issues after the change. During testing of the JR6 units the

Project Details

Dtech Installation and Testing

The new Dtech 2000 was delivered to the ship in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The new shield is larger than the previous system, but we were able to fit the shielding in the same location as the previous system (Picture A). In order to make the operation of the Dtech easier the CA9 amplifier was moved to face the paleomagnetics lab, rather than the core description area (Picture B). This will also allow for better monitoring of the system. The new Dtech system is designed with shorter cables between the control box and amplifier which led to the current system configuration. T-slot brackets were used to secure the amplifier on the shelving unit. A foam brace was added to the coil entry to stop the boat from rotating and to prevent the boat from hitting the edge of the shielding when the sample holder is removed from the coil (Picture C). A modification was also made to the fiberglass dust cover in the back of the shield (Picture D). During installation of the coil it was noted that the fan cord was too short to allow the coil to be centered in the shielding. By cutting a small hole in the cover and running the fan cable through this slot the coil could be centered properly and the tension on the cable was relieved.
After installation the Dtech was tested using the tuning coil and the new laptop that came with the Dtech. The testing was done following the instructions in the Dtech Manual provided with the system. Three cubes were demagnetized from 2.5 to 80 mT. The coil did not appear to get overly warm and there were no errors during the tests.
Picture A

Picture B



Picture C
Picture D

SRM Amplifier Installation and Testing

Two new CA 12 amplifiers were purchased after the old amplifier malfunctioned during Exp 355. These amps were both placed in the instrument rack in the paleomagnetics lab, but a plug was only installed on the amp in use as the necessary plug is not well stocked on the ship. The plug can be moved to the spare in the event that the amp in use malfunctions. The amps are marked as 230 v, 50 Hz. We do not have this available on the ship. We have 208 v, 60 Hz. Frank at Applied Physics confirmed that the difference in voltage and current would not be an issue and he informed us that the amps are actually 220 v. By using the manual and the instructions given to us by Frank we set the amps on bridge mode. The cable connections can be seen in Picture E. Note that the left switch is in the all the way up position and the right switch is in the down position.

Picture E
After installation of the amplifier, testing was completed to ensure the degaussing system could reach the appropriate fields. The deguasser was set on manual mode. A piece of core liner that extended from the loading zone to the degauss coils was fitted with a piece of foam and a hall probe. The foam was used to hold the different hall probes and the Dtech tuning coil during the testing. The transverse hall probe was used to test the x and y coils and the axial hall probe and Dtech tuning coil were used to test the z coil. The hall probe meter was set to AC and auto range in Guass units. When in AC mode the hall probe produces a root mean square (RMS) value. By multiplying the measured hall probe value by the RMS correction factor of 1.414 the strength of the produced field can be calculated. The formula used to convert the Dtech tuning coil voltage measurements to field values is:
(Voltage*RMS Factor*Coil Constant*100)/ Operating Frequency of the coil
The values used were: RMS factor= 1.414, Coil Constant=548.3, Operating Frequency=152.48.
To find the peak field for each coil, the deguasser was set to 200 G and the deguasser was set to ramp up. The core liner was moved along the SRM slideway until a peak field was identified. The core liner was then rolled clockwise within the SRM to ensure the probe was positioned correctly to read the maximum field. Once the peak location for a coil was located the core liner was not moved and the deguasser was run at 100,150 200, 250, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, and 800 G. The positioning of the hall probe was adjusted for each coil.
The tests were run twice. Once with voltage measurements and once without. The tables below display the results of both tests. Although the produced fields do not exactly match the set or requested fields, they are very close for each coil. Based on communications with Frank at Applied Physics, with Dave Schuler from 2G, and IODP staff on shore we opted to not attempt a tuning of the degauss unit at this time. Dave Schuler stated that he felt we could perform the tuning if necessary by following the instructions in the manual.
Test 1

Test 2

Icefield Tool Testing

Questions to Address:

1. How do the tools respond if they lose battery power? Will they retain the data or is the memory wiped? "Battery"
2. Are the tools accurately reading Magnetic North? "Direction"
3. What happens when a tool is filled? Will the new data begin overwriting the old data or does the tool stop measuring? How long does it take before a tools memory will fill? "Overflow"
4. Why is there a variation in the times reported in the .txt files and the .prn file? Is there a consistent time offset? Is the time offset always the same for each tool or does it vary by Palm and tool used? "Time"

Experiment Plan:

1. After collecting a survey, remove the batteries. Replace the batteries after 8 hours and attempt a data recovery.
2. Align Magnetic Tool Face with Magnetic North during a survey. Rotate the tool to known directions and record the times. Analyze the survey to determine if the Icefield tools are producing accurate results.
3. Run the Icefield tools for a day. Check the memory of one tool after 24 hours. If not yet full, continue the survey on the second tool for another 24 hours.
4. Run one survey on each tool. Hotsync the data to the work stations used for core orientation. Go over data files step by step from download to the data opened in .xlsx in order to determine where the change in time is occurring.

Experiment set up:
For these tests only tools 2052 and 2043 were used. Tool 2007 was sent back to Icefield tools for repair of an accelerometer. In an effort to reduce the amount of time needed to complete each experiment, the tools were set up for the "Direction" experiment and then once the data was collected the "Battery" and "Overflow" results were collected. Due to import/export rules there was concern about removing the tools from the ship/port. These experiments were conducted on the ship. Notes for these tests are found in the Core Orientation Notebook kept in the paleomagnetics lab. Data is available in several spreadsheets: 2043DRCTedited.xlsx, 2043Overedited.xlsx, 2052overedited.xlsx, and 2052DRCTedited.xlsx, 2043DRCT_afterbatteryout2edited.xlsx, 2052OVR2.txt in the Pmag_Documents folder on IODP share.

"Battery" Experiment and Results

The batteries were removed from tool 2043 following the download of survey 2043DRCT. The survey was not cleared from the tool before the batteries were removed. After approximately 6 hours the batteries were placed back in the tool. A data recovery and hotsync were completed. The data downloaded without any issue. Results can be seen in file 2043DRCT_afterbatteryout2edited.xlsx.
When survey 2052OVR2 was started the batteries inside were not all of the same type (advanced lithium vs ultimate lithium). To be safe, the batteries were taken out and replaced with a set of 6 identical batteries. The survey was not stopped before the batteries were removed and the tool was actively collecting data. When the batteries were replaced 30 seconds later the tool began actively collecting again. Based on the file 2052OVR2.txt, the tool collected data before and after the batteries were removed. It is not recommend to remove the batteries and replace them during a survey without downloading the data first. There are data points for the time when the tool had no batteries. This behavior is yet to be explained.

"Direction" Experiment and Results

This experiment was run twice with both tools. The first run of this test was done first on the helideck and then the bridge top. On the helideck the Green Coghlan's compass from the paleomagnetics lab was used to locate North, South, East, and West. The tool was then hand held for a few minutes in each direction. The tools were also taken to the bridge top and held aligned with the compass that has been adjusted for the influence of the ship. Due to the influence of the metal of the ship on the compass readings and the human error involved in holding the tool, a second experiment was attempted.
For the second run, a wooden stand was built to hold the orientation tools upright. Marks on the block indicated N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, and NW so the tool could be easily oriented with less human error. Neither the compass nor the GPS gave consistent directions for N. But once a northern direction was chosen the tool was oriented toward north in the wooden block. After 5 minutes the tool was rotated carefully clockwise within the block. This allowed the tool to be moved a number of degrees relative to the first position chosen. Therefore, even if exact N was not found we could determine if the tool was measuring the angles properly by moving the tool a set number of degrees and recording the values.
Each tool was set in each direction for approximately 5 minutes moving through a sequence of N, E, S, W, NE, SE, SW, NW. The wooden block was not attached to a surface, but by putting pressure on the block and slowly rotating the tool by hand the block position was held constant. The photo below shows the tool oriented relative to the ships compass. Note the wooden stand with orientation marks. Expected values if the tool is properly recording data are as follows: N=0 or 360, NE=45, E=90, SE=135, S=180, SW=225, W=270, and NW=315
During the first experiment, both tools showed consistent results during times the tool was held still. For tool 2043, the measurements were off by between 15 and 20 degrees from expected. Tool 2052 measurements were off by 10-30 degrees. The variation from expected is most likely due only to human error in aligning the tool.
The results from the second round of measurements with tool 2043 produced results very close to expected values and the results were consistent over the survey time. The measurements were consistently off by approximately 14 degrees from the expected values, which was likely due to the orientation of the block being off before the experiment started. Tool 2052 also produced consistent values. The N measurements were off by approximately 8 degrees from the expected 360 degrees. When rotating the tool to E, the block moved slightly and the measurements for the remainder of the experiment were off by approximately 10- 16 degrees from the expected.

"Overflow" Experiments and Results

Tool 2052 was started on July 13^th at 9:45am GMT and run until 6:40 am GMT on July 15^th. When the memory on the tool was checked the memory capacity was 99% full. A new survey cannot be started when the tool is at this capacity. The data was downloaded and the probe was cleared. A second survey, 2052Two, was started at 7:02 am GMT on July 15^th. The tool was stopped at 11:37 am GMT on July 18^th. The tool was 145% full. There was an error in the first data recovery and only half of the survey was downloaded. A second recovery and hot sync was attempted and was successful. The time stamps in the file indicate that the tool recorded data for the entire survey run. The first time stamp in the file is 7:02 AM and the final data point was recorded at 23:27. Based on the length of the survey, approximately 64.5 hours, and the measurement interval of 1 measurement every 10 seconds there should be about 23220 measurements. The file contains 23207 measurements. Based on this test it does not appear that the tool over-writes data after it reaches 100% full.

"Time" Experiment and Results

The possible sources of the clock issue that have been identified are: Survey time stamp changing to computer clock during download, CreateInclinFile.exe program altering time stamp, Inclin program changing time stamp, Palm altering time stamp when data downloaded from tool, or the Internal clock on the tool is off. By comparing the time stamps within the orientation files during data processing with the recorded start time of the survey time offset is occurring may be identified. The data was processed using the CreateInclinFile.exe program in the Pmag Documents folder on Vol. 1 and the local copy of Inclin on each computer.
A survey, DWLDtst, was run on tool 2043. This survey was downloaded to all three Palms. Each Palm was then hotsynced with the Downhole computer, the Desklogic Computer, the JR6 computer, and a Mac laptop. The clocks on the downhole, JR6, and desklogic computers are in 24 hour GMT. The Mac is in CST. The survey was started at 8:04 AM. This experiment was repeated with tool 2052, but the survey was not downloaded to the JR6 computer. The 2052 survey, 52DWD, was started at 2:55 AM GMT. The times as seen in the .txt file loaded straight from the tool and the times listed in the file .prn file are given in the tables below.
The tool 2043 survey results show the same behavior for all of the shipboard computers that are in GMT. The .txt files are off by (-3) hours, but after data processing the final time stamp in the files was correct. However the Mac Laptop (set to CST) times were not. The .txt file times were (-8) hours from the start time and the times listed in the .prn files were (-5) hours from the start time.
The results for the 2052 survey were quite different from those of the 2043 survey. The times for the shipboard computers were off by (+5) hours in the .txt files and were off by (+8) hours in the .prn file. The Mac Laptop download times were correct in the .txt file, but were off by (+3) hours in the .prn file.
From these tests we can conclude that the clock issue is not a result of the Palm. Results were consistent no matter which Palm was used to recover and hotsync the data. The issue does not appear to be related to the CreateInclinFile.exe as the time stamps would vary more if they were altered as the file was processed. The tools themselves do not seem to change the time stamp. It appears the time stamp problem is related to the computer clock. The next step is to attempt this experiment with tool 2007 when it arrives back on the JR. The time stamp seems to be altered when the files are opened in the Inclin Software. The Icefield tools vendor may be able to explain this behavior now that we have better documented the issue.

Other Comments:

If a Palm is having a hard time communicating with the tool for a download or to start a survey, check the batteries. When the power is too low in the orientation tools, the Palm will not be able to reliably contact the tool. The light may still be blinking on the tool, but there may not be enough power to communicate. Place new batteries in the tool and attempt the download again.

Conclusions:

• Tools 2043 and 2052 produce reliable data and are orienting relative to magnetic North.
• The tool will retain survey results even if the batteries fail during a survey.
• The tools take approximately 48 hours to reach 100% capacity. They may be able to handle more time, but this is not recommended.
• The time stamp issue may be related to the computer clock. Further tests are needed.

Cryomag readings

Chemistry Lab

Rachael Gray

Balances

No issues with the balances.

Carver Presses

Carver presses were tested, no issues to report.

Cary Spectrophotometer

Tested and uploaded phosphate with no issues.

Coulometer

There is a delay between the initial acidification of a sample and the increase in current slope on the instrument/software. This meant that sometimes, the measurement would time out and stop before the titration actually started. Paul Foster made a slight change to the timing parameters in the coulometer software, which should prevent the software from cutting off the measurement early.

Gas Lines/manifold

The nitrogen bottles in upper tween were shipped back to College Station.
The gas status application appears to be working well. The WinDAQ software is currently running on the NGA computer. Problems last expedition may have been due to trying to run it on the GC3 box, which still uses Windows XP.

Freeze drier

Not tested yet.

GC2-pft\

Still testing as of 27 July.

GC3/NGA

GC3 was calibrated and run with no issues.
See David Houpt for details on NGA.

Hydrogen generators

No issues to report.

IC

IC hardware was started up for two hours every week prior to full testing to keep the lines clear. The IC waste lines currently drain into a carboy due to the shutdown of the acid drains during tie-up. Testing for KTLF went well.

ICP

The ICP was tested (IW minors) and is working well.

SRA

The SRA autosampler is not working (and it is not clear when it was last functional). The instrument was still working in manual mode, but any attempt to use or adjust the autosampler causes the software to crash. The T1 value for 99986 standard was still low (~0.04) during initial testing, so David attempted some troubleshooting, and the FID is now failing to light while running a sample. As of 26 July we are still waiting for advice from Bruno Leroux at Weatherford.

titrators

Bill's new alkalinity program was tested during the transit, and run during the KTLF exercise. It seems to be working well.

TOC

Not tested as of 26 July – still waiting for the missing piece of tubing to arrive.

Water system

No issues to report.

Misc

New Zebra Printers installed during transit by IT staff. Windows updates were performed on all PCs throughout tie-up.
During tie-up in Fremantle the acid drains could not be used for hazardous waste drainage. Check with the engine room to see when/if they will be switched back over after leaving port. There is a carboy of waste to be flushed down the drain once the vessel is at sea.
T-slot bars were added to the autotitrator counter and the sides of the IC for additional security during heavy seas. These instruments can now be strapped in if necessary. A slide-out shelf for the Chemistry Main Zebra printer was installed under the end of the GC/IC counter, also with tie-downs for heavy seas.

ET Report.

Garrick van Rensburg & Randy Gjesvold
Summary: This was a transit to Australia and maintenance stand down.
ET Shop: Attended on board Lab View Training.
DHML: Used as a workshop. Added new labels to all of the drawers. Re organized the contents to several drawers.
Curators Office: Found the UPS to be non functional. This was replaced.
Core Lab: Disassembled the equipment racks for the Fast Track, Whole Multi Sensor Logger, and the NGR. These were re built. On the NGR the aluminum foil shielding was replaced with aluminum panels. Replaced the power supplies for the NGR twice. A wood workstation top was manufactured for the WRMSL. Removed all of the old wiring from the SHIL. Removed all of the sensors from the Gantry and re built the unit with new actuators. Added control up/down switches to two of the actuators on the Gantry. Addressed numerous wiring issues above and around the Gantry. The framing around the SHMSL was re built and strengthened. The actuator was re aligned. The drawers between the fast track and the WRMSL were organized and labeled. Manufactured covers for the GRA's on the WRMSL and the Fast Track. JR-6A Spinner Magnetometer does not function correctly. The LED's on the spinner unit itself would not light. Replaced the main power board. Tests satisfactory.
Core Splitting Room: Disassembled the Core Splitting Saw down to the actuators. Cleaned the actuators, drive motor and the saw assembly itself. Cleaned and added copper coat to numerous bolts. Several had to be drilled and tapped out because they were frozen in place. Changed to a new type of limit switches. New Limit Switches are Stainless Steel and from the IDEM Corporation in the UK. (HLM-SS). New Switch Number 175053. The Limit Switches are Normally Closed (NC). They use wire Blue/Red and Grey. Limit Switches were wired into the system. A new key was cut for the Arbor to the saw. The old one was too loose. Manufactured a new cover for the actuator motor and Siliconed it into place. Trimmed the backsplash to fit the new cover. Siliconed the backsplash into place.
LN₂ Gen: Ran on automatic with no issues.
-80Freezer on F Deck: Cleaned out the filter, de frosted and replaced the alarm batteries.
Chem Lab: Assisted with the arm to the SRA. Replaced Glow Plug on the SRA. Modified the shelf holding the Zebra Printer so it would latch in place properly. Re attached the lense to the Portable Refractometer.
Conference Room: Assisted in setting up the Karaoke Machine for the crew.
Brad Van: Removed the cover to the AC unit to find information for the AC Unit itself. The cover was re installed.
Upper Tween Stores: Both Freezers went for a tour during heavy seas. These were restrained for the rest of the voyage.-80 Freezer facing forward only cools down to – 72.
Cleaned out the filter on the unit facing forward. The Band Saw had the rubber come off of the lower wheel. Informed the LO. Pallet Stacker drive wheel broke up. Researching ordering a new one. Batteries for the Pallet Stacker have gone flat. Trying to find replacements in Fremantle.
Core Reefer: Assisted the AC technician with the Fan Coil Units.
Gym: Repaired Bicycle Pump. Added air to the Speed Bag.
Movie Room: Cleaned, inspected and updated the Popcorn Media Player.
Fantail: Inventoried equipment for the Audit.
Underway: Inventoried equipment for the Audit.

Systems Manager report

Michael Cannon

Servers (Microsoft):

• Migrated Erebus, Everest and McKinley from the EVA to the new 3PAR SAN.

Servers (linux):

• Migrated file services from the existing OES cluster nodes, JR1 and JR2, to newly built virtual servers, Novarupta and Cleveland. Also setup Cleveland to be the master Certificate Authority for the tree and to provide SMT services for the SLES/OES servers we operate.
• Migrated print services from the existing OES cluster nodes to a virtual iPrint appliance and reconfigured the printers in the new appliance.
• Migrated email services from the existing OES cluster nodes to a new virtual server. The email server name changed from "email" to "mail" similar to the change made on shore. Coordinated and tested the move with personnel from shore.
• Upgraded GroupWise from version 8 to 2014. We will roll out the GroupWise 2014 client on ship workstations.
• Built a new virtual server to take over web-based email services. Adjusted links on the ship web pages to point to the new server.

Servers (solaris):

• No issues with the existing Solaris servers to report.
• Installed the ODA (Oracle Database Appliance) in the server room, cabled and powered on. This unit is not in use at this time.
• Installed the OEM (Oracle Enterprise Manager) virtual server and configured for the ship's IT environment.

Servers {VMware):

• Migrated the ESXI servers from the EVA to the 3PAR SAN.

EVA4000 SAN:

• Unit is still operational and is currently servicing the Solaris servers until Oracle and the ship's web page can be migrated off.

3PAR SAN:

• Assisted HP personnel in setting up the new 3PAR SAN. Installed SAN and migrated Windows and ESXi server hosts to the 3PAR. We are currently using seven terabytes of space.

NEtwork:

• Upgraded NetSight suite to version 6.2.0.221
• Updated switch firmware with latest releases.
• Updated NAC Appliance to corresponding version of NetSight

PC Workstations:

• Updating iPrint client, NAC agent and GroupWise client to current releases based on server updates/upgrades.
• Released a new version of DriveMapper to correspond with changes to file services.
• Removed the old boot hard drives from the SHIL computers. Installed and configured the new SSD boot drives and reimaged the computers with the SHIL backup image.

MAC workstations:

• Updating iPrint client, NAC agent and operating system with current releases.
• Released a new version of DriveMapper to correspond with changes to files services.

printers:

• Updated copier scan function to use new file servers for scanning to network functions.

satellite/internet/phones:

• Had an outage early in the tie-up. We contacted RigNet about the problem. The issue was a mis-configured router in RigNet's location in Germany. Total downtime: about one hour.

other equipment/projects:

• Assisted Michelle and Leroy with inventory of IT locations.