Most systems are operational, and we've recovered from the processing problems identified last month. Here are the known issues and updates with the network:
OC61 - this site is down for another week or so. The focuser controller failed last month, and a replacement controller has been ordered and shipped by the vendor.
BSM_Hamren - we've replaced the broken desktop computer with a used Microsoft Surface Pro tablet, which gives sufficient processing power to control the system, but with far less energy use. This is important for BSM_Hamren, which operates off-grid. We also took the opportunity to upgrade the software to ACP V8. Many thanks to Doc Kinne, Helmar Adler and Aaron Sliski for making this happen! There are about two weeks of new data that have not been processed, as new flats have not yet been taken.
BSM_HQ is down for a few days, as the Belkin USB-over-ethernet hub does not seem to be working and there are no staff at HQ to check on it.
BSM_NM is back in operation, and Bill Stein has been running it quite often this month. There is a problem with the drive that trails the first image on a new field, but we have some workarounds that will be tried.
TMO61 - while technically operational, we have not been able to contact the site manager to get approval to use this telescope. Hopefully this problem will be resolved shortly.
All other systems are operating and taking data, weather permitting!
Arne