.. _request_darks:

Requesting Dark Characterization
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Dark characterization is currently done via `max-exfl016:8008`:

1. Record the dark images as appropriate for the detector in use. This will result in either one or three relevant
   runs.

2. Migrate these runs to Maxwell using the `metadata catalogue <https://in.xfel.eu/metadata/>`_.

3. Open a firefox browser from xfel network and access `max-exfl016:8008`

4. Go to `Request dark` section and enter the `CYCLE` and `PROPOSAL` numbers, then select the `INSTRUMENT`.
   Select the needed detector from the choices appearing and enter the dark runs numbers.

.. figure:: Request_Dark.png