For a successful service mode run it is absolutely essential that all users read the following documentation.

P2PP User Manual

Current Version: v2.13.1  valid for U1, UT3, UT4, VLTI and La Silla instruments in Period 89.

The P2PP User Manual is available for download (with figures; PDF file). It gives a general description of how to create Observation Blocks (OBs).

P2PP version 3 User Manual

Current Version: v3.2  valid for VISTA, VST, and UT2 instruments in Period 89.

The P2PP version 3 User Manual is available for download (with figures; PDF file). It gives a general description of how to create Observation Blocks (OBs).

Reference Guide on the Import/Export procedure

Should you need it, see the P2PP User Manual or the P2PP version 3 User Manual for a detailed description on the usage of the Import/Export mechanism.

Tutorials

P2PP tutorials (username: 52052, password: tutorial) are available for a number of instruments. Please select an instrument from the instrument drop-down menu on the right.

Also available are:

• a P2PP version 2.13.1 tutorial on the attachment of finding charts and ephemeris files to OBs.
• a P2PP version 2.13.1 tutorial on filling out the README file with P2PP.
• a P2PP version 3 tutorial on the finding charts attachment and README file preparation.