KSPEC ADC Controller

The kspec_adc_controller is a Python-based application designed to interface with the K-SPEC ADC, enabling precise atmospheric dispersion correction during KSPEC observations. This tool is designed for astronomers and engineers working with the KSPEC instrument.

Features

Atmospheric Dispersion Correction

The K-SPEC ADC corrects for atmospheric dispersion during astronomical observations. By controlling two prism motors, the ADC performs variable counter-dispersion to compensate for dispersion caused by observing at different zenith angles (Wehbe et al., 2019).

Key Functions

• Activate(): Engages the ADC system, allowing dynamic adjustments during observations.

Installation

To install the kspec_adc_controller, clone the repository and install the required dependencies:

git clone https://github.com/mmingyeong/kspec_adc_controller.git
cd kspec_adc_controller
pip install -r requirements.txt

Dependencies

• Python 3.6 or higher
• Nanotec's NanoLib Python library
  Ensure that the NanoLib library is installed and properly configured to facilitate communication with the ADC hardware.
• Compatible hardware: K-SPEC ADC and prism motors system.

Usage Example

Here is a basic example of using the Actions class for controlling the ADC:

from kspec_adc_controller import AdcActions

# Initialize the Actions class
actions = AdcActions()

# Activate the ADC for dispersion correction
zenith_angle = 10
await actions.activate(zenith_angle)

References

• Wehbe, C., et al. (2019). Title of the Reference. Journal Name, Volume(Issue), Page Numbers. DOI/Link.