July 14, 2004
ZML Down
I'm only posting this here because this is important and I want people to see the message. Essentially - important news.
The Zemeckis Immersive lab is currently without electricity for a while. This means that none of the computers, projectors, or rack mounted equipment will function. The only thing that can be turned on are the lights. I received the following email from Alan Starbuck, the manager of the Zemeckis center. Here is his message. I am sorry if this is a hinderance to any of you. Please read below for more information. I will send out an email the minute things are fixed.
From Alan Starbuck --
Hello--
One of the power conditioners at the Zemeckis Center has died resulting all
clean power going to the second floor and to the Howard theater is out.
Unfortunately that means the Interactive Media Lab, most of the Trojan
Vision office's computers, and the Howard projection booth are out of
commission.
We are already working with Facilities to see about replacing the power
conditioner perhaps with a more reliable transformer. If the replacement
unit we need is in stock, hopefully we can have the problem fixed in a few
days. If not, it can take several weeks.
If we can't remedy the problem in a few days, we can see about setting up a
temporary power bypass, but this power will not be clean and given past
experiences with the power we receive here at Zemeckis, there can be a
danger with power spikes. So we'll probably won't only the minimal amount
of equipment plugged into it.
I let you know more as I know more--
--Alan
Comments
Just in: Good news!
A new conditioner will be installed tomorrow during the day. The lab should be functional by Saturday.
Posted by: Mike Brinker at July 15, 2004 01:54 PM
ZML back up! More info below...
Hello--
This morning we had a new transformer put in so we are able to get power to
the entire building. This transformer is temporary and will not do much to
keep the power clean. We have on order a K-coil transformer that will give
us cleaner power. Hopefully we will get this transformer in one to two
weeks, then we will schedule a time to install it. This should be a
relatively simple matter, but we will have to power down and unplug all the
affected equipment. I will let you know when this will be scheduled.
We are also going to be seeing about having a study done for the entire
facility on our electrical use to see the feasablity and cost of a power
regulator/back-up system installed. This however is a long term goal.
Any questions, let me know--
--Alan
Posted by: Mike at July 16, 2004 01:52 PM
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