We have been experiencing some difficulties with the performance of the 2-dimensional area detector on our QUOKKA small-angle neutron scattering instrument, and have taken the following actions:
(1) the current cycle (18 September - 23 October) has been rearranged so as to allow us to perform tests and recalibrations; and
(2) we have installed the spare 1m2 detector in place of the original detector. Most of the resultant schedule disruption is to internal ANSTO users.
We are optimistic that we can restart user experiments well before the end of this reactor cycle.
Published: 18/09/2010