4 USER'S GUIDE

As mentioned at section2.2, the module tpl consists of a class library (libtpl.tcl). It provides standardized ways to perform common actions within Template Scripts. In order to be able to use it, it must be registered to BOB (see [16]).

The following sections describe one by one the available classes.

4.1 tplOBS

It provides methods related to OS functionality or OBS keywords. See 6.1

4.2 tplDCS

It provides methods related to common DCS functionality or DETi keywords. See 6.2

Because of the different type of standard DCS sub-systems, there are three sub-classes, overloading some of the common methods and implementing own data/methods

4.2.1 tplACE

Class used for TCCD VLT standard detector systems (based on ACE architecture). See 6.2.1

4.2.2 tplFIERA

Class used for Scientific CCD VLT standard detector systems (based on FIERA architecture). See 6.2.2

4.2.3 tplIRACE

Class used for Scientific Infrared VLT standard detector systems (based on IRACE architecture). See 6.2.3

4.3 tplICS

It provides methods related to ICS functionality or INS keywords. See 6.3

4.4 tplTCS

It provides methods related to TCS functionality or TEL keywords. See 6.4

4.5 tplUIF

It provides methods related to User Interface functionality. See 6.5

4.6 tplDR

It provides methods related to Data Reduction functionality. See 6.6

4.7 tplFITS

It provides methods related to accessing FITS file headers. See 6.7

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