Status of instrumentation (S. B. Pedersen) - Discussion
 
Roland asked what type of BLM are to be installed to replace the old ACEM. Stephane replied that the type is not known, yet, but that they will install the cables and the electronics.
Roland asked if the new bellows for the BWS would really allow going for 20 m/s. Stephane answered that they need to be tested. Simone asked if the current impossibility to scan at 20 m/s is due exclusively to the bellows. Ana replied that some issues at 20 m/s were found during tests in the lab and it was decided to exclude this speed from the operational ones.
Roland asked what are the advantages of the new tank. Stephane replied that it is going to allow a larger scanning amplitude (up to 30 mm). Simone and Gianluigi added that the current tank is an aperture limit for the machine and a replacement was requested by the APC.
Roland commented that the warnings about “available resources” shown in the presentation are meaningful only if they are discussed together with the prioritization of the requests. Gianluigi added that the actual conflicts with the LHC should also be mentioned and that the LHC activities should come to an end!
Simone added that MTE could not be charged for the costs of the new cables for the BLMs. The budget requested for this will be discussed between the consolidation and the upgrade projects.