16 November 2019 20:26 Machine update:- Problems with the Ion source extract top box was repaired and R80 shutters are now also repaired. Beam restored to both target stations at 20:09hrs. 16 November 2019 18:31 There is a fault with one of the Ion Source PSU, experts on route. Update @ 20:00 16 November 2019 08:40 Attention TS1 Methane Moderator Users: a liquid transfer will start in around 5 minutes 15 November 2019 16:24 Beam restored at 16:02hrs. 15 November 2019 15:26 Beam OFF at 14:25. The issue with the RF cooling has returned and the engineers are currently changing a flow control module on the cavity cooling circuit. Update in 30 minutes 15 November 2019 12:00 Beam back on 15 November 2019 10:36 The issues with the RF system cooling has been fixed. The MMPS is now running up, first signs of Beam should be shortly before midday. Update @ 12:00 15 November 2019 09:30 Still working on RF system cooling problem, entry to Outer synchrotron required. Update @10:30 15 November 2019 08:40 Attention TS1 Methane Moderator Users: a liquid transfer will start in around 5 minutes 15 November 2019 08:32 Fault with the RF system cooling has been identified, experts currently working on repairing/replacing equipment. Update @ 09:30 15 November 2019 08:29 Coffee and cake for users! There will be coffee and cake for users in the TS1 coffee area at 15:00 today. Do come and meet each other, ISIS staff - and enjoy some cake! Do bring your instrument scientist as they like cake too! 15 November 2019 07:36 There is an issue with the RF system cooling, expert currently investigating. Update @ 08:30 15 November 2019 01:16 Beam ON 15 November 2019 00:28 We are having problems with one of the RF systems. We have consulted an expert and they are on route to site. Update in 45 minutes. 14 November 2019 18:39 Beam ON 14 November 2019 18:27 Beam off - Tank 4 is taking longer than expected to run up. Update in 20 minutes. 14 November 2019 18:16 The vacuum pump has been replaced and we are just running the machine back up. Update in 10 minutes. 14 November 2019 17:50 A vacuum pump has failed in the Linac and requires replacement. This should take approximately 20 minutes. Update in 20 minutes. 14 November 2019 17:44 Beam ON 14 November 2019 17:33 Beam OFF while we investigate a tripped vacuum pump in the linac. Update in 10 minutes. 14 November 2019 08:40 Attention TS1 Methane Moderator Users: a liquid transfer will start in around 5 minutes 13 November 2019 09:05 Attention TS1 Methane Moderator Users: a liquid transfer will start in around 5 minutes 13 November 2019 08:50 Attention TS1 Methane Moderator Users: a liquid transfer will start in around 5 minutes 12 November 2019 23:05 MMPS now running back up. Beam show be back on around 23:30 12 November 2019 22:01 MMPS has tripped again with water flow issue, expert still on site so will investigate further before running up again. Update @ 23:00 12 November 2019 21:14 Beam back on 12 November 2019 20:43 MMPS has tripped off with water flow issue. MMPS is currently running back up at the moment, update in 30 mins 12 November 2019 14:26 Machine update: Beam restored to target stations at 14:27hrs after the water flow trip on the choke 8. 12 November 2019 08:40 Attention TS1 Methane Moderator Users: a liquid transfer will start in around 5 minutes 12 November 2019 08:30 Machine update:- User run 2019/03 started at 08:30hrs. 11 November 2019 08:41 Attention TS1 Methane Moderator Users: a liquid transfer will start in around 5 minutes 10 November 2019 13:35 S8 HRPD is now cleared for beam 10 November 2019 12:18 Radiation surveys are complete on the following beamlines and they are now cleared for beam: S4 MERLIN S6 MARI S8P ENGINX / HRPD MAIN S8X ENGINX N9 EMMA 10 November 2019 08:40 Attention TS1 Methane Moderator Users: a liquid transfer will start in around 5 minutes 09 November 2019 16:03 Machine Physics has progressed well and will continue through the weekend. An Ion source change will be carried out on Monday morning and User cycle 2019/03 will start at 08:30 on Tuesday morning. The following Beamlines do not require a radiation survey and are cleared for beam: TARGET STATION 1: N1 SANDALS N2 PRISMA N2A ALF N4 SURF N5 LOQ N6 MAIN IRIS / OSIRIS N7 POLARIS N8 TOSCA N8A INES S1 MAPS S2 VESUVIO S3 SXD S7 GEM S9 PEARL HIFI MUSR EMU TARGET STATION 2: W5 IMAT W6 LET W7 NIMROD E1 ZOOM E2 SANS2D E3 POLREF E4 INTER E5 OFFSPEC E6 LARMOR E8 WISH 09 November 2019 08:40 Attention TS1 Methane Moderator Users: a liquid transfer will start in around 5 minutes 08 November 2019 08:40 Attention TS1 Methane Moderator Users: a liquid transfer will start in around 5 minutes 06 November 2019 08:40 Attention TS1 Methane Moderator Users: a liquid transfer will start in around 5 minutes 26 October 2019 15:59 Attention TS1 Methane Moderator Users: a liquid transfer will start in around 5 minutes 25 October 2019 08:41 Machine update: User run 2019/02 finished at 08:30hrs. Intermittent base rate beam to Target 1 over the weekend. 25 October 2019 08:40 Attention TS1 Methane Moderator Users: a liquid transfer will start in around 5 minutes 24 October 2019 20:04 Beam off whilst we reset a water pump on the EPB1 beam entry window. 24 October 2019 08:41 Attention TS1 Methane Moderator Users: a liquid transfer will start in around 5 minutes 24 October 2019 07:11 We currently have an issue with a water pump at Target Station 2. An equipment specialist has been consulted and he is on his way to site. Next up-date at 07:40. 23 October 2019 11:03 Beam back on at 11:00 23 October 2019 10:15 There's a problem with the Ion Source, experts currently working on the issue. Update @ 11:00 23 October 2019 08:40 Attention TS1 Methane Moderator Users: a liquid transfer will start in around 5 minutes 22 October 2019 08:40 Attention TS1 Methane Moderator Users: a liquid transfer will start in around 5 minutes 22 October 2019 05:54 MS beam was restored to both Targets at 05:37. 22 October 2019 05:04 Regarding the on-gong fault with a fundamental RF system - an equipment specialist is now on his way to site. Next up-date at 06:00, if the beam has not been restored by then. 22 October 2019 04:13 There is a further issue with a Ring RF system. An equipment specialist is being consulted. Next up-date at 05:00