CMS-CSC Beamtest 2003
                          at CERN-X5A

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Current schedule as of 13 June 2003
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15 May -22 May 2003:  CSC setup and checkout tests at X5A    --DONE
	We had a Normal Muon beam at this time...used for setup tests.

23 May - 1 June 2003:  structured beam testing    --DONE
	We took a lot of muon and pion data...poor gas mix required
	us to set HV at 3900V, but data looks good.

2 June - 12 June 2003:  "scrubbing" period, NO PHYSICS    --DONE
	I guess this is dead-time for us...enjoy CMS week activities!
	The gas mixture was tuned and tested, normal now.



13 June - 18 June 2003:  "normal" beam testing, pions at 10^4 Hz
	We actually have muons from 11 June - 16 June, then pions.
	Hopefully the primary users let us have control for a few
	hours for high rate tests...at SPS, to get high rates one
	must use pions, using collimators to control rate.
	   -> Use this time for
		  High rate trigger efficiency tests
		  High rate DAQ capability tests

18 June - 23 June 2003:  electron beam, no good for us
	Roll CSCs aside and install beam pipe promptly at 8am, we need
	some *extra manpower* Wednesday 18 June to get this done in ~2
	hour time frame.

23 June - 25 June 2003:  "normal" beam testing, pions at 10^4 Hz
	Remove beam pipe & reinstall CSCs promptly at 8am Monday 23 June,
	we need *extra manpower* to help us move & set up quickly, ~1 hour
	time frame.   Plan for NO ACCESS FOR 2 DAYS after this.

25 June - 26 June 2003:  Machine studies, NO Physics until 4pm Thursday
	26 June.

26 June - 1 July 2003:  "normal" beam testing, high-rate muons
	Physics beam starts at 4pm.
	As above, perhaps the primary users will let us control the beam
	with high-rate pions for a few hours.
	   -> Use this time for
		  High rate trigger efficiency tests
		  High rate DAQ capability tests


1 July 2003:  tear down and pack equipment

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Access Requirements
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All users are required to get a CERN film badge.  There is no problem
for registered CERN users to get a temporary badge  ( <2 months ).
It is also likely that we will have to attend a CERN fire safety
seminar which is offered 1-2 times weekly.

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X5A Location & Info
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The X5A beamtest area is in building 180 at CERN.  Our control room there is
upstairs in room 1-E11; there is an access code you have to type to unlock
the door:  135680.
The phone number of our control room is 767-6056.  Cars can be parked near
the GIF in front of building 190.

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Shipping address to CERN:
	Petr Levchenko
	CERN, EP Division
	2, route de Meyrin
	CH-1211, GENEVE 23
	SWITZERLAND
	phone: 4179 201 0537

    Inside CERN use
	Site Meyrin, Bat. 375, Entrance I-3.
	phone: 160537

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