MDM Trouble Report for 2008 Sep 13

Telescope: 2.4m
Observer(s): Stoll/Yee (OSU)
Instrument: TIFKAM

Problem(s) Encountered:
Had problems with the RA/DEC encoders. Error Message: RA/DEC encoders not responding.

The first time this happened was at ~6:35 UT when we were pointed at 23:57:49 +61 11 37. Restarted xtcs. Problem went away.

The second time this happened was at 10:48 UT when we were pointed at 23:59:09 +61 15 45. Turned of tracking, drives, and auto guide switches. Error message went away. Turned switches back on. Problem was resolved.

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Submitted on 2008 Sep 13 [5:49:32]