1700AS0001 TCS Spec.pdf

6.2.2.3 CUSTOM SOFTWARE
6.2.2.3.1 Purpose
Doc No. SALT1700AS0001 Issue A
TCS Specification
The purpose of the SA Workstation is to provide the full interface to the SA to schedule an
observation and perform it by monitoring the telescope and controlling the instrument. It
displays information from various computers and can send commands to these computers,
as shown in Figure 7.
6.2.2.3.2 TCS MMI Functions for the SA (TCS SA MMI)
This software is a scaled-down version of the SO MMI and shall provide a graphics user
interface (GUI) with the following characteristics:
a. One configurable (limited) and display displaying the information listed in Appendix B.
b. The final layout, presentation format and content shall be finalised by liaison with the
Project Scientist.
c. All telescope operational control functions shall be routed via the TCS to ensure coordinated
operation from the various subsystems. In Maintenance mode (see Figure 1),
interaction directly with the subsystems will be allowed. Direct interaction with the
Instrument will generally be allowed.
d. An exception to c above, is the Guidance and Acquisition control, which will operate
directly to the Tracker Payload Computer (see 6.2.1.3.5 d).
e. The TCS SA MMI software shall only store configuration information relevant to its own
appearance and operation. All other display and control information shall simply be
routed to/from the TCS.
f. All scaling and data manipulation solely for MMI purposes, shall be performed as part of
this software.
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