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HRC CCB Status not reviewed

AXAF Constraints, Restrictions, & Limitations

Number: HRC-C-005

Type: Constraint

Original Date: 1/31/97


Subsystem: HRC

Subject: HRC Detector Switching

Source: Informal CARD inputs, e-mail, M. Juda, 1/28/97


CRL Statement:

HRC high voltages must be commanded OFF prior to switching from either the Imaging detector to the Spectroscopy detector or the Spectroscopy detector to the Imaging detector.


CRL Rationale/Justification:

The HRC sensitivity to detector switching is derived from the HRC design.


CRL Impact:

Detector switching transients will damage the HRC preamplifier inputs.


Recommended Action:

Incorporate into the Systems and Operations Procedures, with ASC providing the inputs.


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Dr. Michael Juda
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