SoLID DAQ » SoLID preRD

h1. January 8th 2026

* Updates ESB

** Network pulled and put switch should have network 196 

** GEM

*** booted MPD crate

*** tried to boot VTP crate, issue with controller 

*** Ching can pull out extension cable from SBS, can give extension

*** 2 payload boars for up to 8 MPDs

*** 9 MPDs in crate

*** can setup SBS backplane with one or a few APVs to take pedestals and test software

*** Zhiwen gave github to previous GEM software, need to discuss and figure out what decoders are needed

*** VMM : use ethernet readout and might use long cables as back up for supply

*** need to check for power supply for VMM, need to check if we can use electronics group one or use the MPOD.

*** Harsh getting started with VMM readout

*** 30 m HDMI found if needed : need to check how many - 10 m x 20

** ECal

*** Zhongling moved boards to crate, just need to hook up  network and boot the crate

*** he will move the computer to the test area

**MRPC

*** moved cables on table near other racks

*** Sanghwa started installing software for NALU chips on laptop

** HV

*** need to get some up and controls

*** Lecroy 

*** MPOD bring crate and set up - start with web interface

*** CAEN crate 

*** controls EPICS

* To do list :

** network

*** check with network people if we can have dedicated fiber

**check in Hall : electronics rack location and network connection

* ECal electronics for Zhihong

** FADC, SD, TI , VTP, old VME CPU - need to check all working before shipping

** CAEN controller : will try to run with CODA

* Test stand detector group 

** will meet detector group at 2 :30 to setup FADC for PMTs LED tests

* add to new GEM chip paper