HSTS Assembly Procedure

Document #:

LIGO-E030518-v11

Document type:

E - Engineering documents

Abstract:

These are the assembly instructions for the HAM Small Triple Suspension, formerly the Advanced LIGO Mode Cleaner triple suspension.

Files in Document:

• E030518-v11 - HSTS Assembly Procedure.pdf (7.8 MB)

Other Files:

• E030518-v11 - HSTS Assembly Procedure.docx (54.6 MB)

Topics:

• Assembly
• Suspensions

Authors:

• Janeen Romie
• Ralph Moffatt
• Derek Bridges

Keywords:

SUS HSTS assembly

Notes and Changes:

Changes from -v10:
- Corrected torque table in Section 6.4 to match T1100066.
- Clarified blade placement instructions for Rotational Adjusters.
- Removed instruction to measure blade tip during initial assembly of Upper Mass (picture still to be updated).

Still to be done:
- Check (and correct if necessary) torque values in body of document.
- Correct instructions on installing Upper Mass/Coil Holder and removing Upper Mass/Coil Holder and Rotational Adjusters for creep bake.
- Add directions for balancing based on Robert Giglio's balancing document.

Related Documents:

• LIGO-D020700: HSTS Overall Assembly
• LIGO-E0900047: LIGO Contamination Control Plan
• LIGO-E960022: LIGO Clean and Bake Methods and Procedures