06 May 2024 22:22
    The cool down on Target 1 H2 moderator has failed and experts are going to
    warm up the system overnight and investigate the cause of the failed cool
    down tomorrow morning. Therefore, there will be no beam to TS1 until at
    least tomorrow evening. An update on progress will be issued tomorrow
    morning.


06 May 2024 19:01
    TS1 users: Experts are still working on cooling the H2 moderator. They
    estimate that they will be ready in 2-3 hours. Update at 22:00hrs.


06 May 2024 15:06
    We have beam back on to TS2.
    TS1 users: The H2 moderator is being cooled back down. Experts have been
    on site for the last few hours. Its probably in the region of four hours
    from this point before we can beam to TS1. Update at 19:00hrs.


06 May 2024 13:02
    Plant staff have made a repair on the water pipe that had split. We are
    just in the process of trying to get all equipment back operational.
    Update at 15:00.


06 May 2024 08:40
    Attention TS1 Methane Moderator Users: a liquid transfer will start in
    around 5 minutes


06 May 2024 08:18
    We have suffered a split in a main chilled water pipe from R4 plant area.
    Plant staff are already trying to implement a repair. This water supplies
    most of the equipment on ISIS so we have had to switch a lot of equipment
    off. At this point its hard to determine an estimate for beam off time but
    it will be most of the day today at least. Update at 13:00.


06 May 2024 04:50
    We have reset the extract septum but are experiencing high beamloss around
    injection. Investigations underway. Update in 30 mins.


06 May 2024 02:56
    The injection septum magnet has tripped on magnet water flow. This
    requires access to the inner to adjust before restarting the power supply.
    Update in 30 minutes.


05 May 2024 22:51
    Beam ON


05 May 2024 22:35
    Beam OFF - Kicker 2 magnet has tripped off and requires resetting. Update
    in 20 minutes.


05 May 2024 08:40
    Attention TS1 Methane Moderator Users: a liquid transfer will start in
    around 5 minutes


04 May 2024 08:40
    Attention TS1 Methane Moderator Users: a liquid transfer will start in
    around 5 minutes


03 May 2024 17:01
    Beam ON


03 May 2024 16:29
    Ion source experts have replaced a failed H2 control crate and will now
    attempt to run-up the ion source.
    Update @ 17:30.


03 May 2024 15:38
    BEAM OFF - We are experiencing an issue with the ion source. Experts are
    investigating the cause of the problem. Update @ 16:30.


03 May 2024 08:40
    Attention TS1 Methane Moderator Users: a liquid transfer will start in
    around 5 minutes


02 May 2024 15:32
    Beam ON


02 May 2024 14:34
    A new Ion source has been successfully put in and run up. We are currently
    in the process of running up the Linac. After that we will need to do a
    beam alignment. Update at 15:30.


02 May 2024 13:10
    Upon start up the new ion source developed a fault meaning we will have to
    change it again. Update at 14:30.


02 May 2024 09:03
    The Ion source is running out of caesium and will require changing. We
    have made efforts over the last couple of days to make it last until
    maintenance day but this morning it has reduced in output. We have made
    the decision to change it. Beam will be switched off at 10:30 am and will
    be off for approximately 3 hours. We will update as work progresses.


02 May 2024 08:40
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    around 5 minutes


01 May 2024 08:40
    Attention TS1 Methane Moderator Users: a liquid transfer will start in
    around 5 minutes


30 April 2024 09:19
    Beam ON


30 April 2024 08:40
    Attention TS1 Methane Moderator Users: a liquid transfer will start in
    around 5 minutes


30 April 2024 08:24
    Beam OFF - We need to access the Ion source area to make some adjustments.
    This work is expected to take approximately 30 minutes.


29 April 2024 08:40
    Attention TS1 Methane Moderator Users: a liquid transfer will start in
    around 5 minutes


28 April 2024 15:34
    Beam ON


28 April 2024 14:59
    TS1 update: The methane moderator is in the final stages of cool down.
    Target experts are still on site and checking that the moderator
    parameters are behaving as expected. Barring any further problems, we
    expect cool down to be complete in the next hour. Update at 16:00.


28 April 2024 12:20
    TS1 update: Target staff had problems within the methane system initially
    which meant a slight warm up was required. They will shortly start to cool
    down again which will take a few hours. Update at 15:00.


28 April 2024 10:24
    TS1 update: Target staff are on site and cooling the methane system back
    down to operating levels. This process will take a few hours. Update at
    12:30.


28 April 2024 09:58
    Beam off to TS1. We have a problem with the methane moderator. An expert
    is on route to site. Update at 11:00hrs. We will continue beaming to TS2
    during this period.


28 April 2024 08:40
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    around 5 minutes


27 April 2024 08:40
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    around 5 minutes


26 April 2024 08:40
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    around 5 minutes


25 April 2024 08:40
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    around 5 minutes


25 April 2024 03:36
    Beam ON


25 April 2024 03:13
    Beam off. A vacuum rise in Tank 4 has tripped all the vac pumps. we are
    waiting for the vacuum to recover to operational levels before starting
    the tank back up again. Update at 03:45hrs.


24 April 2024 08:40
    Attention TS1 Methane Moderator Users: a liquid transfer will start in
    around 5 minutes


23 April 2024 12:56
    Beam ON


23 April 2024 12:25
    We have the LINAC cooling pumps back on and we are running up equipment.
    Update at 13:00 Hours.


23 April 2024 12:05
    The water cooling circuit for the LINAC has tripped and all the equipment
    is off. We are investigating the problem and will update when we have more
    information.


23 April 2024 08:40
    Attention TS1 Methane Moderator Users: a liquid transfer will start in
    around 5 minutes


23 April 2024 08:30
    User run 2024/01 has started.


22 April 2024 16:54
    S6 MARI and S7 GEM cleared for beam.


22 April 2024 11:37
    The following beamlines are now cleared for beam:
    
    Riken Port 1
    Riken Port 2
    Riken Port 3
    Riken Port 4
    Riken Kicker
    Muon HiFi
    Muon MuSR
    Muon EMU
    Muon bending magnet


22 April 2024 08:40
    Attention TS1 Methane Moderator Users: a liquid transfer will start in
    around 5 minutes


22 April 2024 01:31
    Machine update:-
    
    We have decided to convert the machine to run on 3 2RF systems, due to the
    problems with the Anode Power Supply. Experts will continue to investigate
    and try to rectify the problem tomorrow.


21 April 2024 22:35
    Machine update:-
    
    We have a problem with 2RF8 Anode Power Supply continually tripping. We
    have a machine expert on route to the facility to investigate to fault.


21 April 2024 16:00
    The following Beam lines are cleared for beam:
    
    E2 SANS2D
    N7 POLARIS
    
    CHIPIR has passed radiation survey and awaiting ISMP sign off before being
    released.


21 April 2024 08:40
    Attention TS1 Methane Moderator Users: a liquid transfer will start in
    around 5 minutes


20 April 2024 22:55
    Machine update:-
    
    Beam setup has progressed well. Muon target 1 has been inserted and out
    gassed and we will be out gassing the other Muon targets overnight, whilst
    continuing to run 50Hz beam.


20 April 2024 18:45
    The following beam lines are cleared for beam:
    N1 SANDALS
    NA ALF
    N4 CRISP
    N5 LOQ
    N6 IRIS/OSIRIS
    N8 TOSCA
    N8A INES
    N9 EMMA
    
    S1 MAPS
    S2 VESUVIO
    S3 SXD
    S4 MERLIN
    S8 ENGINX/HRPD
    S9 PEARL