ALFOSC
Sequencer Command Documentation
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System | Command | Arguments | Description | Type |
alfosc |
alfoscfocus |
[-d] [ready] [step] <n> |
Moves ALFOSC internal focus to step position <n>. [ready] returns '0' if the element is moving, '1' if it is ready. [step] returns the step position [0-2700] of the ALFOSC internal focus. |
INST |
alfosc |
edit-slitpos |
[ editor ] -h -test |
If called without arguments, or passing your favourite editor as an argument, the program will launch an editor for the relevant file. After you've exited the editor, the file will be analyzed. If any error is detected it will be corrected where possible but, in any case, you'll be informed of the success (or not) for this operation.
The default editor is emacs
If called with the '-test' string, the program will just analyze the file, without launching the editor first.
If called with the '-h' option, the program will just print a usage message.
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INST |
alfosc |
read_alfosc_setup |
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The command instructs the ALFOSC instrument user interface (UIF) to re-read the setup information. The corresponds to pressing the "read setup" button in the UIF. |
INST |
In scripts, the syntax alfosc.<command> should be used.
If a part of a command is written in <angle brackets>, this is an argument that should be replaced with a value.
If a part of a command is written in [square brackets], this is an optional argument or flag.
When available, the optional flag -d will write extended debugging information to the log.
When available, the optional flag -e will show the script on standard output instead of executing the commands.
When available, the optional flag -t will only make a simulated exposure. Useful for testing scripts.
Type definitions:
DATA: All commands related to handling/modifying data (editing fits-headers, post-processing etc.).
DET: Commands related to operations with the detector.
DISP: Commands related to displaying images on the instrument computer.
INST: Commands related to operations with the instrument.
TEL: Commands related to operations with the telescope.
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