Appendix B. FLAIR-II fibre-ing. Essential crib sheet

Preamble: The detailed fibre-ing guide and the FLAIR fibre-ing summary document provide full details of the fibre-ing process and should be consulted as necessary.

• Wear UV safety goggles during the fibre-ing process.
  Consequences if ignored: Possible permanent eye damage!

• Check the focus of the UV lamp. Obtain the most concentrated UV beam to ensure adequate glue curing.
  Consequences if ignored: Ferrules will not stick down properly, may be easily dislodged and may `pop-off' later.

• Check focus of imaging CCD as each PH has a different value.
  Consequences if ignored: Everything will look `fuzzy' and it may be more difficult to determine object centres with the cursor.

• Check the gripper jaws for glue build-up before you start. Clean as necessary using a dichloromethane bath (if time permits) or else careful removal with a razor blade. Also check for glue between the gripper jaws
  Consequences if ignored: Ferrules may not sit properly on the plate and may `pop-off'. Ferrules will not be in proper focus in the telescope and may also be at an incorrect angle to the incoming beam leading to significant S/N loss.

• Check the 3 gripper heights (L,C,P) at start of each fibre-ing session or if the AF program has been re-started.
  Consequences if ignored: Gripper may not descend fully to plate level and thus ferrules may not be properly seated.

• At the start check for excessive `play' with plate movement in the PH and secure if necessary with cotton buds.
  Consequences if ignored: Plate may move under pressure of ferrule movement. This could lead to a loss in registration between fibre-core and object centre and thus zero or reduced S/N when observing.

• Do not over-illuminate slit output end by placing desk lamp in too close proximity.
  Consequences if ignored: Centre of fibre-core may not be properly determined which would lead to improper centering on target objects.