List of actions

	Meeting	Description	Responsible	Deadline
204	MPP-234	Define the filling schemes corresponding to each intensity step LHC	C. Wiesner, F. Moortgat
202	MPP-234	Define the optics steps at which the measurements will take place and agree with OP for a slot to perform them LHC	BE-OP, C. Hernalsteens
191	MPP-222	Provide semi-flat functions to test 2023 Beta* levelling mechanics in 2022 without interfering with levelling LHC	M. Hostettler, D. Mirarchi
190	MPP-223	Confirm the length of the ADT excitation window in terms of number of bunches LHC	C. Hernalsteens
189	MPP-223	Identify and solve the BLM XPOC issue LHC	C. Zamantzas
188	MPP-223	Report on the validation of the diode solution for the LSS3 BLMs issue LHC	C. Zamantzas
186	MPP-224 COLLWG	Follow -up on the delay of the beam dumped event sent out over the timing system LHC	G. Kruk
184	MPP-224 COLLWG	Define the list of required loss maps for critical scenario LHC	BE-OP, Collimation
181	MPP-227	Perform all BBWC tests to allow the powering of the wires during the ramp-up once the software is ready LHC	G. Sterbini
178	MPP-230	Report on the currently tested options to minimize the bunch length dependence of the BCCM signals LHC	M. Gasior
171	MPP-218	Update the ECR and circulate it for approval PBS	G.P. Di Giovanni
169	MPP-211	Obtain more inputs on the possibility of a cold weld from EN-MME LHC	J. Uythoven
168	MPP-211	Perform opening test with the velo before the LMC, including video LHC	F. Sanders
164	MPP-213	Organise discussion about changing RF to HV as actuator for the source BIC and report back to the MPP Linac4	D. Nisbet
162	MPP-213	Update specifications “Logic for SIS Software Verification of LEBT Parameters” and send around for approval Linac4	R. Scrivens
160	MPP-214	Communicate the list of variable names (for NXCALS) that are needed to assess the latency of the full chain LHC	J. Uythoven
159	MPP-214	Ensure that the issues currently requiring the masking of XPOC are resolved before declaring stable beams LHC	N. Magnin
158	MPP-215	Verify high pileup implications Linac4	A. Lombardi
157	MPP-217	Verify high pileup implications LHC	F. Moortgat
156	MPP-217	Circulate the BCCM procedure LHC	M. Gasior
155	MPP-217	Circulate the BPF procedure LHC	R. Secondo
152	MPP-209	Add ARP interlock checks to the checklist based on previous EDMS documents LHC	C. Hernalsteens, I. Lopez
151	MPP-209	Plan interlocks tests (basic interlock functionalities for each pot and comprehensive test in a dry run with changing beam modes and flags) LHC	BE-OP, M. Deile
150	MPP-209	Add TOTEM/CTPPS interlock tests to the checklist LHC	C. Hernalsteens, M. Deile
148	MPP-209	Circulate a list of people for check and approve the EDMS procedure LHC	C. Hernalsteens
147	MPP-209	Give administrator access to MPP representatives and user access to the people who will fill in the results, verify with each system representative LHC	C. Hernalsteens
146	MPP-210	Define and create checklist tests for collimation, BLMs and the RF system LHC	J. Wenninger, H. Timko, C. Hernalsteens
143	MPP-207	Add TDE N2 pressure interlock gauges to SIS following LS2 updates LHC	J. Wenninger
138	MPP-206	Release AGK commissioning document in EDMS and link to MPP tree LHC	Y. Dutheil
137	MPP-205	Coordinate with C.Martin (TE-MPE-MI) to verify CIBU connections of the vacuum system LHC	G. Pigny
136	MPP-205	Validation of automatic script for the vacuum checkout tests LHC	G. Pigny
135	MPP-204	Update PIC commissioning procedure (EDMS-896390) with the validation of the new current dependent GPM function, including coupling the tests of RB and RQ circuits LHC	A. Antoine
134	MPP-201	Update signal names for N2 pressure gauges interlocked in the SIS and re-establish the SIS injection interlock on too low N2 pressure LHC	J. Wenninger, M. Di Castro	2021-08-31
133	MPP-198	Operation of LHCb velo at 450 GeV: Estimate the available aperture for a velo closing at 450 GeV in collaboration with optics and collimation teams and propose the measurement of the aperture in IP8 at injection before any physics operation at injection LHC	V. Coco	2021-03-31
127	MPP-181	Clarify the current settings of the SMP min/max beta* values LHC	R. Secondo, J. Wenninger
126	MPP-181	Add follow-up list from MPP workshop to MPP website and schedule MPP meetings on the different topics LHC	MPP
125	MPP-181	Formalize the list of alternate members for the rMPP and update e-groups and slides on Indico LHC	C. Wiesner, M. Zerlauth
124	MPP-188	Clarify if the central values of LEBT settings should be stored as LSA virtual parameter to allow them to be read out by the foreseen sequencer task, taking into account the experience of similar applications in the injectors Linac4	B. Mikulec, R. Scrivens
123	MPP-188	Review the specifications for the Linac4 sequencer task for switching to the low-intensity mode (EDMS L4-C-PRD-0001) in order to ensure coherence with the new “Logic for SIS Software Verification of LEBT Parameters” (EDMS L4-CIB-ES-0007) Linac4	B. Mikulec, R. Scrivens
122	MPP-188	Evaluate RF interlocking and recovery procedure based on the experience from the Linac4 commissioning and early operation and report the results to the MPP Linac4	R. Wegner
120	MPP-201	Add position IN switches to the TECS hardware interlock SPS	M. Di Castro
119	MPP-201	Add position IN switches to the TECS hardware interlock SPS	M. Di Castro
116	MPP-199	Discuss with equipment owners and OP in Linac4, PS and PSB if the 1.2s delay can be removed for the injectors upstream of the SPS and decide when this change can be implemented and update the specification accordingly Linac4PSBPS	J. Uythoven, R. Mompo	2021-11-30
114	MPP-197	Circulate the information on the non-conformities to the MPP representatives for the different equipment LHC	J. Uythoven, D. Wollmann
105	MPP-195 COLLWG	Check the angle change at the crystal during 10Hz orbit oscillations LHC	Collimation
103	MPP-193	Evaluate together with the LPC the potential effect of BBCW operation on luminosity and luminous region LHC	Y. Papaphilippou, G. Sterbini	2021-05-01
102	MPP-193	Update and circulate the procedure for “BBCW Commissioning and Revalidation after Failure Recovery” and then upload it on EDMS for approval LHC	A. Rossi
101	MPP-193	Propose safe and reliable solution to force the BBCW user input to the WIC to TRUE in order to resume beam operation without BBCW LHC	A. Rossi, R. Mompo
100	MPP-193	Confirm revalidation procedure for the BBCW after loss of collimator coolant LHC	A. Rossi, M. Di Castro
99	MPP-193	Define required qualification tests for the BBCW after a TS and YETS LHC	A. Rossi
98	MPP-193	Review the necessity to keep the existing SIS interlock on the BBCW PC current LHC	A. Rossi, J. Wenninger	2021-05-01
95	MPP-194	Update and approval of the procedure for injection without stripping foil (EDMS 2370098) following the comments from the MPP PSB	B. Mikulec
93	MPP-186	Discuss with the MD coordinators for all the injector chain the role of rMPP in the preparation of machine protection critical MD SPSPSPSBLinac4	J. Uythoven
92	MPP-186	Verify the acceptance of the proposed members to be part of the rMPP for injectors, for those not present at the meeting SPSPSPSBLinac4	J. Uythoven
91	MPP-186	Present the extension of the rMPP mandate to the injectors to the IEFC SPSPSPSBLinac4	J. Uythoven
90	MPP-186	Update specifications of the MDSH PC SPS	D. Nisbet
88	MPP-186	Update the specifications for the SPS Injection BIS with the new “MKP enabled” input to the TT2-TT10 slave BIC SPS	I. Romera
87	MPP-186	Update commissioning procedure and checklists for injection tests with new MDSH functionality SPS	V. Kain, BE-OP
86	MPP-186	Install new connection “MKP enabled” from the MKP to the TT2-TT10 slave BIC PSSPS	I. Romera, TE-MPE-MI
82	MPP-182	Write procedure for injection into less than four PSB rings PSB	B. Mikulec
81	MPP-182	Make proposal for the decision-taking process of masking critical interlock channels Linac4PSB	J. Uythoven
79	MPP-182	Update the ECR on “PSB External Conditions for Post-LS2”, removing the WIC connection to the EC PSB	M. Serano
78	MPP-182	Update the LINAC4/PSB specification of the BIS, replacing the input from the External Conditions LHC	C. Martin
77	MPP-181	All groups and teams should verify their proposed MPP representative and inform Christoph and/or Jan if they have comments or suggestions LHC	MPP
76	MPP-179	Organise pre-discussion on LINAC4 Caesiation Linac4	J. Uythoven
75	MPP-179	Check feasibility of implementing absolute watchdogs thresholds in hardware (i.e. lost number of particles/charges), which are not scaled with the pulse length Linac4	B. Mikulec, F. Roncarolo
70	MPP-179	Check a) the possibility of using RBAC roles for the change of non-MCS settings and b) the feasibility of using the existing MCS framework, which automatically includes RBAC-role handling, to protect the virtual settings PSB	B. Mikulec
69	MPP-179	Write down technical specifications and implementation for the signals migrated to the new timing-system functionality (PSB/PS) PSBPS	B. Mikulec
68	MPP-179	Write down technical specifications and implementation (including list of concerned signals) for the consolidated External Conditions PSBPS	B. Schofield
58	MPP-191	AC-dipole operation with three bunches: Prepare a procedure for use of 3 bunches after first optics optimization for OMC measurements LHC	OMC
57	MPP-191	AC-dipole operation with three bunches: Propose a solution for the introduction of a separate SMP equation for OMC operation with 3 pilot bunches (4E10 protons) LHC	J. Uythoven, TE-MPE-MI
52	MPP-185	Decide if hardware interlock possibilities for the permanent mechanical displacement of the dump have to be foreseen LHC	M. Calviani	2022-07-31
51	MPP-185	Verify available resources to implement the new orbit interlocking during LS2 LHC	J. Wenninger
50	MPP-183	Update and finalise functional specifications and commissioning procedure for the BCCM, including adaptability of loss threshold settings LHC	D. Wollmann, M. Zerlauth, TE-MPE, M. Gasior, BE-BI
49	MPP-183	Specify required data (window size and number of points per integration window) to be sent from the BCCM to Post Mortem, and evaluate feasibility to implement automatic check of BCCM trigger in BIS IPOC LHC	J.C. Garnier	2021-03-31
48	MPP-183	Update the Functional Specifications of the SMP with the currently used beta* limits LHC	R. Secondo
47	MPP-177	Evaluate feasibility and implications with OP and CO to include an 'MD mask' level in the SIS LHC	J. Wenninger, BE-OP
46	MPP-177	Include crystals into recovery sequences for Run 3 and integrate crystals into collimator fixed displays LHC	S. Radaelli, BE-OP	2021-11-21
45	MPP-177	Specify line of responsibility for the BBCW temperature interlock for commissioning and operational follow-up LHC	S. Radaelli, A. Rossi, BE-BI
44	MPP-177	Repeat response-time measurement with FGC2 system and report results in an AOB at the MPP LHC	R. Mompo
43	MPP-176	Write commissioning procedure for the BBCW with and without beam, including reliable check of the wire polarities LHC	A. Rossi
42	MPP-176	Measure delay time of the interlock chain for the BBCW, including a WIC unit, in case of a PC trip LHC	TE-MPE-MI
41	MPP-176	Write specification for the temperature interlock logic and the filtering of the unphysical temperature sensor readings in the LHC collimator jaws and cooling circuits, and implement them after acceptance LHC	M. Di Castro, EN-SMM	2021-06-30
40	MPP-175	Evaluate and define damage limit for SPS beams, based on FLUKA studies if required. Provide the limit as input for BI SPS	BE-OP-SPS, K. Li
39	MPP-175	Check status and proper functioning of the SPS BPM interlocks and their connection to the BIS SPS	BE-OP-SPS, K. Li
38	MPP-174	The functional specifications for the new CO2 cooling safety system have to be written down, including the expected pressure increase and reaction time as well as the expected consequences and required switches and interlocks LHC	LHCb, TE-VSC
37	MPP-174	Clarify who is using the beam mode UNSTABLE BEAMS and what implications it would have to remove it. If removed, it should be removed consistently in all the experiments LHC	BE-OP, J. Wenninger
36	MPP-174	Review new movement control and interlocking logic/implementation in fourth quarter 2019 LHC	MPP, X. Pons, LHCb
35	MPP-174	Clarify procedure for manual retraction of the VELO and for yearly testing of its functionality LHC	LHCb
32	MPP-163	Prepare a summary slide to show which parameters are checked and how, referring to the AOB - Abort Gap Keeper - protection of fine delay parameter LHC	J. Wenninger
31	MPP-161	The TDE pressure interlock should be masked with the new expert mode and unmasked when needed; the injection veto interlock will not be touched LHC	J. Wenninger
30	MPP-161	Verify with MP3 if a SIS interlock on DFB temperature is required or if it is sufficient to take care of this via procedures LHC	MPP
29	MPP-160	Send schematics of interlock to MPE to verify the interlock card and if re-testing is required LHC	A. Rossi
28	MPP-157	Check on redundant powering of the LBDS (UPS test) LHC	TE-ABT
27	MPP-157	Request from the impedance team an official statement on the use of the crystal chamber with ion physics beam LHC	Collimation
26	MPP-157	Include into the BLM disabling rules a restriction for IPQs in LSS that BLMs in position 2 and 3 are not disabled at the same time LHC	E. B. Holzer
25	MPP-156	Define use cases for the DOROS BPMs in IR7 collimators LHC	Collimation
24	MPP-155	Operational scenarios and bunch intensities, beam types to be considered for the new BPMs electronics for IR6 LHC	BE-OP, MPP
23	MPP-152	Verify the phase advances from the MKDs to the TCPs and how many bunches can escape the TCDQ if injected the abort gap LHC	SY-ABT, Collimation
21		Verify expected beta beating at critical elements like TCTs or IR6 dump protection in case of a CLIQ mis-firing LHC	B. Lindstrom
17	MPP-145	Produce procedure to be performed after any change of the AGK length LHC	N. Magnin	2021-06-01
15	MPP-143	BCCM: Make post mortem data operational for BCCM and reduce BCCM trigger levels for all running sums during the beam commissioning to fully exploit the experience from loss maps etc. LHC	BE-BI
14	MPP-139	Provide input to Christos concerning testing the BLM reaction time at 450 GeV and top energy in case of a RD1, RD34 powering failure LHC	MPP
12	MPP-133	Verify which vacuum valves closed during the 2/9/16 MKI erratic LHC	TE-ABT
11	MPP-133	Further understand the quench of Q2 during the 2/9/16 MKI erratic LHC	BLMTWG, MP3
10	MPP-125	Discuss how to check the status of the BCT buffer. Evaluate the new IQC module to see how often the SPS BCT buffers jump to zero LHC	M. Pojer
8	MPP-119	Conduct systematic simulation studies on beam scraping by collimators in case of non-working dump LHC	M. Solfaroli, M. Valette
7	MPP-119	Discuss the implementation of a passive beam presence flag LHC	M. Solfaroli, M. Valette
6	MPP-118	Include cross-check of BIS self-triggering in BIS IPOC module LHC	I. Romera	2021-05-31
5	MPP-104	Discuss the final thresholds for collimators including BLM response between BLMTWG and the Collimation team LHC	A. Lechner, B. Salvachua	2021-07-31
4	MPP-101	Finalize a list of commissioning steps for the BCCM LHC	D. Belohrad
3	MPP-98	Communicate flag to be surveyed by the LHC SIS for the remote surveillance of the VME and cPCI creates to Jorg and agree on testing LHC	N. Magnin, E. Carlier, J. Wenninger
2	MPP-93	Calculate magnets damage limits at 450 GeV and 7 TeV LHC	Collimation, MPP