fixes in contrast and audio confirm logif

.gitea/workflows/rtd_deploy.yml

@@ -0,0 +1,21 @@
+name: Read the Docs Deploy Trigger
+
+on:
+  push:
+    branches:
+      - main
+  workflow_dispatch:
+
+jobs:
+  trigger-rtd-webhook:
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    steps:
+      - name: Trigger Read the Docs webhook
+        env:
+          RTD_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.RTD_TOKEN }}
+        run: |
+          curl --fail --show-error --silent \
+            -X POST \
+            -d "branches=${{ github.ref_name }}" \
+            -d "token=${RTD_TOKEN}" \
+            "https://readthedocs.org/api/v2/webhook/sls-csaxs/270162/"

.readthedocs.yaml

@@ -8,15 +8,14 @@ version: 2
 build:
   os: ubuntu-20.04
   tools:
-    python: "3.10"
+    python: "3.12"
   jobs:
     pre_install:
       - pip install .
 
-
 # Build documentation in the docs/ directory with Sphinx
 sphinx:
-   configuration: docs/conf.py
+  configuration: docs/conf.py
 
 # If using Sphinx, optionally build your docs in additional formats such as PDF
 # formats:
@@ -24,6 +23,5 @@ sphinx:
 
 # Optionally declare the Python requirements required to build your docs
 python:
-   install:
-   - requirements: docs/requirements.txt
-
+  install:
+    - requirements: docs/requirements.txt

csaxs_bec/bec_ipython_client/plugins/LamNI/LamNI_webpage_generator.py

@@ -0,0 +1,89 @@
+"""
+LamNI/webpage_generator.py
+===========================
+LamNI-specific webpage generator subclass.
+
+Integration (inside the LamNI __init__ / startup):
+---------------------------------------------------
+    from csaxs_bec.bec_ipython_client.plugins.LamNI.webpage_generator import (
+        LamniWebpageGenerator,
+    )
+    self._webpage_gen = LamniWebpageGenerator(
+        bec_client=client,
+        output_dir="~/data/raw/webpage/",
+    )
+    self._webpage_gen.start()
+
+Or use the factory (auto-selects by session name "lamni"):
+----------------------------------------------------------
+    from csaxs_bec.bec_ipython_client.plugins.flomni.webpage_generator import (
+        make_webpage_generator,
+    )
+    self._webpage_gen = make_webpage_generator(bec, output_dir="~/data/raw/webpage/")
+    self._webpage_gen.start()
+
+Interactive helpers:
+--------------------
+    lamni._webpage_gen.status()
+    lamni._webpage_gen.verbosity = 2
+    lamni._webpage_gen.stop()
+    lamni._webpage_gen.start()
+"""
+
+from pathlib import Path
+
+from csaxs_bec.bec_ipython_client.plugins.flomni.webpage_generator import (
+    WebpageGeneratorBase,
+    _safe_get,
+    _safe_float,
+    _gvar,
+)
+
+
+class LamniWebpageGenerator(WebpageGeneratorBase):
+    """
+    LamNI-specific webpage generator.
+    Logo: LamNI.png from the same directory as this file.
+
+    Override _collect_setup_data() to add LamNI-specific temperatures,
+    sample name, and measurement settings.
+    """
+
+    # TODO: fill in LamNI-specific device paths
+    # label -> dotpath under device_manager.devices
+    _TEMP_MAP = {
+        # "Sample":  "lamni_temphum.temperature_sample",
+        # "OSA":     "lamni_temphum.temperature_osa",
+    }
+
+    def _logo_path(self):
+        return Path(__file__).parent / "LamNI.png"
+
+    def _collect_setup_data(self) -> dict:
+        # ── LamNI-specific data goes here ─────────────────────────────
+        # Uncomment and adapt when device names are known:
+        #
+        # dm = self._bec.device_manager
+        # sample_name = _safe_get(dm, "lamni_samples.sample_names.sample0") or "N/A"
+        # temperatures = {
+        #     label: _safe_float(_safe_get(dm, path))
+        #     for label, path in self._TEMP_MAP.items()
+        # }
+        # settings = {
+        #     "Sample name":   sample_name,
+        #     "FOV x / y":     ...,
+        #     "Exposure time": _gvar(self._bec, "tomo_countingtime", ".3f", " s"),
+        #     "Angle step":    _gvar(self._bec, "tomo_angle_stepsize", ".2f", "\u00b0"),
+        # }
+        # return {
+        #     "type":         "lamni",
+        #     "sample_name":  sample_name,
+        #     "temperatures": temperatures,
+        #     "settings":     settings,
+        # }
+
+        # Placeholder — returns minimal info until implemented
+        return {
+            "type": "lamni",
+            # LamNI-specific data here
+        }

csaxs_bec/bec_ipython_client/plugins/flomni/flomni.py

@@ -21,6 +21,14 @@ from csaxs_bec.bec_ipython_client.plugins.omny.omny_general_tools import (
     TomoIDManager,
 )
 
+# from csaxs_bec.bec_ipython_client.plugins.flomni.webpage_generator import (
+#        FlomniWebpageGenerator,
+#       VERBOSITY_SILENT,   # 0 — no output
+#       VERBOSITY_NORMAL,   # 1 — startup / stop messages only  (default)
+#       VERBOSITY_VERBOSE,  # 2 — one-line summary per cycle
+#       VERBOSITY_DEBUG,    # 3 — full JSON payload per cycle
+#    )
+
 logger = bec_logger.logger
 
 if builtins.__dict__.get("bec") is not None:
@@ -28,6 +36,7 @@ if builtins.__dict__.get("bec") is not None:
     dev = builtins.__dict__.get("dev")
     scans = builtins.__dict__.get("scans")
 
+
 def umv(*args):
     return scans.umv(*args, relative=False)
 
@@ -35,12 +44,15 @@ def umv(*args):
 class FlomniToolsError(Exception):
     pass
 
+
 class FlomniInitError(Exception):
     pass
 
+
 class FlomniError(Exception):
     pass
 
+
 # class FlomniTools:
 #     def yesno(self, message: str, default="none", autoconfirm=0) -> bool:
 #         if autoconfirm and default == "y":
@@ -84,13 +96,16 @@ class FlomniInitStagesMixin:
             else:
                 return
 
-
         sensor_voltage_target = dev.ftransy.user_parameter.get("sensor_voltage")
         sensor_voltage = float(dev.ftransy.controller.socket_put_and_receive("MG@AN[1]").strip())
 
         if not np.isclose(sensor_voltage, sensor_voltage_target, 0.25):
-            print(f"Sensor voltage of the gripper is {sensor_voltage}, while target from config is {sensor_voltage_target}")
-            print("Verify that the value is acceptable and update config file. Reload config and start again.")
+            print(
+                f"Sensor voltage of the gripper is {sensor_voltage}, while target from config is {sensor_voltage_target}"
+            )
+            print(
+                "Verify that the value is acceptable and update config file. Reload config and start again."
+            )
             return
 
         print("Starting to drive ftransy to +y limit")
@@ -118,8 +133,9 @@ class FlomniInitStagesMixin:
         dev.feyex.limits = [-30, -1]
         print("done")
 
-
-        if self.OMNYTools.yesno("Init of foptz. Can the stage move to the upstream limit without collision?"):
+        if self.OMNYTools.yesno(
+            "Init of foptz. Can the stage move to the upstream limit without collision?"
+        ):
             print("OK. continue.")
         else:
             return
@@ -173,7 +189,9 @@ class FlomniInitStagesMixin:
         dev.fsamy.limits = [2, 3.1]
         print("done")
 
-        if self.OMNYTools.yesno("Init of tracking stages. Did you remove the outer laser flight tubes?"):
+        if self.OMNYTools.yesno(
+            "Init of tracking stages. Did you remove the outer laser flight tubes?"
+        ):
             print("OK. continue.")
         else:
             print("Stopping.")
@@ -206,7 +224,9 @@ class FlomniInitStagesMixin:
         print("done")
 
         print("Initializing UPR stage.")
-        if self.OMNYTools.yesno("To ensure that the end switches work, please check that they are currently not pushed. Is everything okay?"):
+        if self.OMNYTools.yesno(
+            "To ensure that the end switches work, please check that they are currently not pushed. Is everything okay?"
+        ):
             print("OK. continue.")
         else:
             print("Stopping.")
@@ -246,7 +266,9 @@ class FlomniInitStagesMixin:
         dev.fsamroy.limits = [-5, 365]
         print("done")
 
-        if self.OMNYTools.yesno("Init of foptx. Can the stage move to the positive limit without collision? Attention: tracker flight tube!"):
+        if self.OMNYTools.yesno(
+            "Init of foptx. Can the stage move to the positive limit without collision? Attention: tracker flight tube!"
+        ):
             print("OK. continue.")
         else:
             print("Stopping.")
@@ -425,7 +447,7 @@ class FlomniSampleTransferMixin:
     def ftransfer_flomni_stage_in(self):
         time.sleep(1)
         sample_in_position = dev.flomni_samples.is_sample_slot_used(0)
-        #bool(float(dev.flomni_samples.sample_placed.sample0.get()))
+        # bool(float(dev.flomni_samples.sample_placed.sample0.get()))
         if not sample_in_position:
             raise FlomniError("There is no sample in the sample stage. Aborting.")
         self.reset_correction()
@@ -440,7 +462,10 @@ class FlomniSampleTransferMixin:
 
         print("Moving X-ray eye in.")
 
-        if self.OMNYTools.yesno("Please confirm that this is ok with the flight tube. This check is to be removed after commissioning", "n"):
+        if self.OMNYTools.yesno(
+            "Please confirm that this is ok with the flight tube. This check is to be removed after commissioning",
+            "n",
+        ):
             print("OK. continue.")
         else:
             print("Stopping.")
@@ -451,7 +476,6 @@ class FlomniSampleTransferMixin:
         self.foptics_out()
         self.xrayeye_update_frame()
 
-
     def laser_tracker_show_all(self):
         dev.rtx.controller.laser_tracker_show_all()
 
@@ -554,7 +578,6 @@ class FlomniSampleTransferMixin:
 
         self.flomnigui_show_cameras()
 
-
         self.ftransfer_gripper_move(position)
 
         self.ftransfer_controller_enable_mount_mode()
@@ -594,7 +617,7 @@ class FlomniSampleTransferMixin:
         self.check_sensor_connected()
 
         sample_in_gripper = dev.flomni_samples.is_sample_in_gripper()
-        #bool(float(dev.flomni_samples.sample_in_gripper.get()))
+        # bool(float(dev.flomni_samples.sample_in_gripper.get()))
         if not sample_in_gripper:
             raise FlomniError("The gripper does not carry a sample.")
 
@@ -646,7 +669,7 @@ class FlomniSampleTransferMixin:
 
     def ftransfer_sample_change(self, new_sample_position: int):
         self.check_tray_in()
-#        sample_in_gripper = dev.flomni_samples.sample_in_gripper.get()
+        #        sample_in_gripper = dev.flomni_samples.sample_in_gripper.get()
         sample_in_gripper = dev.flomni_samples.is_sample_in_gripper()
         if sample_in_gripper:
             raise FlomniError("There is already a sample in the gripper. Aborting.")
@@ -654,28 +677,30 @@ class FlomniSampleTransferMixin:
         self.check_position_is_valid(new_sample_position)
 
         if new_sample_position == 0:
-            raise FlomniError("The new sample to place cannot be the sample in the sample stage. Aborting.")
+            raise FlomniError(
+                "The new sample to place cannot be the sample in the sample stage. Aborting."
+            )
 
-#        sample_placed = getattr(
-#            dev.flomni_samples.sample_placed, f"sample{new_sample_position}"
-#        ).get()
+        #        sample_placed = getattr(
+        #            dev.flomni_samples.sample_placed, f"sample{new_sample_position}"
+        #        ).get()
         sample_placed = dev.flomni_samples.is_sample_slot_used(new_sample_position)
         if not sample_placed:
             raise FlomniError(
                 f"There is currently no sample in position [{new_sample_position}]. Aborting."
             )
 
-#        sample_in_sample_stage = dev.flomni_samples.sample_placed.sample0.get()
+        #        sample_in_sample_stage = dev.flomni_samples.sample_placed.sample0.get()
         sample_in_sample_stage = dev.flomni_samples.is_sample_slot_used(0)
         if sample_in_sample_stage:
             # find a new home for the sample...
             empty_slots = []
-#            for name, val in dev.flomni_samples.read().items():
-#                if "flomni_samples_sample_placed_sample" not in name:
-#                    continue
-#                if val.get("value") == 0:
-#                    empty_slots.append(int(name.split("flomni_samples_sample_placed_sample")[1]))
-            for j in range(1,20):
+            #            for name, val in dev.flomni_samples.read().items():
+            #                if "flomni_samples_sample_placed_sample" not in name:
+            #                    continue
+            #                if val.get("value") == 0:
+            #                    empty_slots.append(int(name.split("flomni_samples_sample_placed_sample")[1]))
+            for j in range(1, 20):
                 if not dev.flomni_samples.is_sample_slot_used(j):
                     empty_slots.append(j)
             if not empty_slots:
@@ -761,7 +786,9 @@ class FlomniSampleTransferMixin:
             dev.ftransy.controller.socket_put_confirmed("confirm=1")
         else:
             print("Stopping.")
-            exit
+            raise FlomniError(
+                "User abort sample transfer."
+            )
 
     def ftransfer_gripper_is_open(self) -> bool:
         status = bool(float(dev.ftransy.controller.socket_put_and_receive("MG @OUT[9]").strip()))
@@ -769,7 +796,7 @@ class FlomniSampleTransferMixin:
 
     def ftransfer_gripper_open(self):
         sample_in_gripper = dev.flomni_samples.is_sample_in_gripper()
-        #dev.flomni_samples.sample_in_gripper.get()
+        # dev.flomni_samples.sample_in_gripper.get()
         if sample_in_gripper:
             raise FlomniError(
                 "Cannot open gripper. There is still a sample in the gripper! Aborting."
@@ -784,13 +811,17 @@ class FlomniSampleTransferMixin:
     def ftransfer_gripper_move(self, position: int):
         self.check_position_is_valid(position)
 
-        self._ftransfer_shiftx = -0.2
+        #this is not used for sample stage position!
+        self._ftransfer_shiftx = -0.15
         self._ftransfer_shiftz = -0.5
 
         fsamx_pos = dev.fsamx.readback.get()
         if position == 0 and fsamx_pos > -160:
 
-            if self.OMNYTools.yesno("May the flomni stage be moved out for the sample change? Feedback will be disabled and alignment will be lost!", "y"):
+            if self.OMNYTools.yesno(
+                "May the flomni stage be moved out for the sample change? Feedback will be disabled and alignment will be lost!",
+                "y",
+            ):
                 print("OK. continue.")
                 self.ftransfer_flomni_stage_out()
             else:
@@ -801,7 +832,7 @@ class FlomniSampleTransferMixin:
         self.check_tray_in()
 
         if position == 0:
-            umv(dev.ftransx, 10.715 + 0.2, dev.ftransz, 3.5950)
+            umv(dev.ftransx, 11, dev.ftransz, 3.5950)
         if position == 1:
             umv(
                 dev.ftransx,
@@ -946,8 +977,6 @@ class FlomniSampleTransferMixin:
 
 class FlomniAlignmentMixin:
     import csaxs_bec
-    import os 
-    from pathlib import Path
 
     # Ensure this is a Path object, not a string
     csaxs_bec_basepath = Path(csaxs_bec.__file__)
@@ -956,10 +985,13 @@ class FlomniAlignmentMixin:
 
     # Build the absolute path correctly
     default_correction_file = (
-        csaxs_bec_basepath.parent / 'bec_ipython_client' / 'plugins' / 'flomni' / default_correction_file_rel
+        csaxs_bec_basepath.parent
+        / "bec_ipython_client"
+        / "plugins"
+        / "flomni"
+        / default_correction_file_rel
     ).resolve()
 
-
     def reset_correction(self, use_default_correction=True):
         """
         Reset the correction to the default values.
@@ -1031,12 +1063,12 @@ class FlomniAlignmentMixin:
         else:
             params = dev.omny_xray_gui.fit_params_x.get()
 
-            #amplitude
-            tomo_alignment_fit[0][0] = params['SineModel_0_amplitude']
-            #phase
-            tomo_alignment_fit[0][1] = params['SineModel_0_shift']
-            #offset
-            tomo_alignment_fit[0][2] = params['LinearModel_1_intercept']
+            # amplitude
+            tomo_alignment_fit[0][0] = params["SineModel_0_amplitude"]
+            # phase
+            tomo_alignment_fit[0][1] = params["SineModel_0_shift"]
+            # offset
+            tomo_alignment_fit[0][2] = params["LinearModel_1_intercept"]
             print("applying vertical default values from mirror calibration, not from fit!")
             tomo_alignment_fit[1][0] = 0
             tomo_alignment_fit[1][1] = 0
@@ -1045,7 +1077,6 @@ class FlomniAlignmentMixin:
             tomo_alignment_fit[1][4] = 0
             print("New alignment parameters loaded based on Xray eye alignment GUI:")
 
-
         print(
             f"X Amplitude {tomo_alignment_fit[0][0]}, "
             f"X Phase {tomo_alignment_fit[0][1]}, "
@@ -1186,13 +1217,83 @@ class FlomniAlignmentMixin:
         return additional_correction_shift
 
 
+class _ProgressProxy:
+    """Dict-like proxy that persists the flOMNI progress dict as a BEC global variable.
+
+    Every read (`proxy["key"]`) fetches the current dict from the global var store,
+    and every write (`proxy["key"] = val`) fetches, updates, and saves it back.
+    This makes the progress state visible to all BEC client sessions via
+    ``client.get_global_var("tomo_progress")``.
+    """
+
+    _GLOBAL_VAR_KEY = "tomo_progress"
+    _DEFAULTS: dict = {
+        "subtomo": 0,
+        "subtomo_projection": 0,
+        "subtomo_total_projections": 1,
+        "projection": 0,
+        "total_projections": 1,
+        "angle": 0,
+        "tomo_type": 0,
+        "tomo_start_time": None,
+        "estimated_remaining_time": None,
+        "heartbeat": None,
+    }
+
+    def __init__(self, client):
+        self._client = client
+
+    # ------------------------------------------------------------------
+    # Internal helpers
+    # ------------------------------------------------------------------
+    def _load(self) -> dict:
+        val = self._client.get_global_var(self._GLOBAL_VAR_KEY)
+        if val is None:
+            return dict(self._DEFAULTS)
+        return val
+
+    def _save(self, data: dict) -> None:
+        self._client.set_global_var(self._GLOBAL_VAR_KEY, data)
+
+    # ------------------------------------------------------------------
+    # Dict-like interface
+    # ------------------------------------------------------------------
+    def __getitem__(self, key):
+        return self._load()[key]
+
+    def __setitem__(self, key, value) -> None:
+        data = self._load()
+        data[key] = value
+        self._save(data)
+
+    def __repr__(self) -> str:
+        return f"{self.__class__.__name__}({self._load()!r})"
+
+    def get(self, key, default=None):
+        return self._load().get(key, default)
+
+    def update(self, *args, **kwargs) -> None:
+        """Update multiple fields in a single round-trip."""
+        data = self._load()
+        data.update(*args, **kwargs)
+        self._save(data)
+
+    def reset(self) -> None:
+        """Reset all progress fields to their default values."""
+        self._save(dict(self._DEFAULTS))
+
+    def as_dict(self) -> dict:
+        """Return a plain copy of the current progress state."""
+        return self._load()
+
+
 class Flomni(
     FlomniInitStagesMixin,
     FlomniSampleTransferMixin,
     FlomniAlignmentMixin,
     FlomniOpticsMixin,
     cSAXSBeamlineChecks,
-    flomniGuiTools
+    flomniGuiTools,
 ):
     def __init__(self, client):
         super().__init__()
@@ -1208,14 +1309,17 @@ class Flomni(
         self.corr_angle_y = []
         self.corr_pos_y_2 = []
         self.corr_angle_y_2 = []
-        self.progress = {}
-        self.progress["subtomo"] = 0
-        self.progress["subtomo_projection"] = 0
-        self.progress["subtomo_total_projections"] = 1
-        self.progress["projection"] = 0
-        self.progress["total_projections"] = 1
-        self.progress["angle"] = 0
-        self.progress["tomo_type"] = 0
+        self._progress_proxy = _ProgressProxy(self.client)
+        self._progress_proxy.reset()
+        from csaxs_bec.bec_ipython_client.plugins.flomni.flomni_webpage_generator import (
+            FlomniWebpageGenerator,
+        )
+        self._webpage_gen = FlomniWebpageGenerator(
+            bec_client=client,
+            output_dir="~/data/raw/webpage/",
+        )
+        self._webpage_gen.start()
+
         self.OMNYTools = OMNYTools(self.client)
         self.reconstructor = PtychoReconstructor(self.ptycho_reconstruct_foldername)
         self.tomo_id_manager = TomoIDManager()
@@ -1224,7 +1328,10 @@ class Flomni(
 
     def start_x_ray_eye_alignment(self, keep_shutter_open=False):
 
-        if self.OMNYTools.yesno("Starting Xrayeye alignment. Deleting any potential existing alignment for this sample.", "y"):
+        if self.OMNYTools.yesno(
+            "Starting Xrayeye alignment. Deleting any potential existing alignment for this sample.",
+            "y",
+        ):
             self.align = XrayEyeAlign(self.client, self)
             try:
                 self.align.align(keep_shutter_open)
@@ -1236,7 +1343,7 @@ class Flomni(
                     umv(dev.fsamx, fsamx_in)
                 raise exc
 
-    def xrayeye_update_frame(self,keep_shutter_open=False):
+    def xrayeye_update_frame(self, keep_shutter_open=False):
         self.align.update_frame(keep_shutter_open)
 
     def xrayeye_alignment_start(self, keep_shutter_open=False):
@@ -1268,6 +1375,42 @@ class Flomni(
         self.special_angles = []
         self.special_angle_repeats = 1
 
+    @property
+    def progress(self) -> _ProgressProxy:
+        """Proxy dict backed by the BEC global variable ``tomo_progress``.
+
+        Readable from any BEC client session via::
+
+            client.get_global_var("tomo_progress")
+
+        Individual fields can be read and written just like a regular dict::
+
+            flomni.progress["projection"]          # read
+            flomni.progress["projection"] = 42     # write (persists immediately)
+
+        To update multiple fields atomically use :py:meth:`_ProgressProxy.update`::
+
+            flomni.progress.update(projection=42, angle=90.0)
+
+        To reset all fields to their defaults::
+
+            flomni.progress.reset()
+        """
+        return self._progress_proxy
+
+    @progress.setter
+    def progress(self, val: dict) -> None:
+        """Replace the entire progress dict.
+
+        Accepts a plain :class:`dict` and persists it to the global var store.
+        Example::
+
+            flomni.progress = {"projection": 0, "total_projections": 100, ...}
+        """
+        if not isinstance(val, dict):
+            raise TypeError(f"progress must be a dict, got {type(val).__name__!r}")
+        self._progress_proxy._save(val)
+
     @property
     def tomo_shellstep(self):
         val = self.client.get_global_var("tomo_shellstep")
@@ -1454,21 +1597,11 @@ class Flomni(
     def sample_name(self):
         return self.sample_get_name(0)
 
-    def write_to_scilog(self, content, tags: list = None):
-        try:
-            if tags is not None:
-                tags.append("BEC")
-            else:
-                tags = ["BEC"]
-            msg = bec.logbook.LogbookMessage()
-            msg.add_text(content).add_tag(tags)
-            self.client.logbook.send_logbook_message(msg)
-        except Exception:
-            logger.warning("Failed to write to scilog.")
-
     def tomo_alignment_scan(self):
         """
         Performs a tomogram alignment scan.
+        Collects all scan numbers acquired during the alignment, prints them at the end,
+        and creates a BEC scilog text entry summarising the alignment scan numbers.
         """
         if self.get_alignment_offset(0) == (0, 0, 0):
             print("It appears that the xrayeye alignemtn was not performend or loaded. Aborting.")
@@ -1476,14 +1609,11 @@ class Flomni(
         dev = builtins.__dict__.get("dev")
         bec = builtins.__dict__.get("bec")
 
-
         self.feye_out()
         tags = ["BEC_alignment_tomo", self.sample_name]
-        self.write_to_scilog(
-            f"Starting alignment scan. First scan number: {bec.queue.next_scan_number}.", tags
-        )
-    
+
         start_angle = 0
+        alignment_scan_numbers = []
 
         angle_end = start_angle + 180
         for angle in np.linspace(start_angle, angle_end, num=int(180 / 45) + 1, endpoint=True):
@@ -1495,7 +1625,6 @@ class Flomni(
                     try:
                         start_scan_number = bec.queue.next_scan_number
                         self.tomo_scan_projection(angle)
-                        self.tomo_reconstruct()
                         error_caught = False
                     except AlarmBase as exc:
                         if exc.alarm_type == "TimeoutError":
@@ -1504,28 +1633,33 @@ class Flomni(
                             error_caught = True
                         else:
                             raise exc
-                    #todo here was if blchk success, then setting to success true
+                    # todo here was if blchk success, then setting to success true
                     successful = True
-                    
+
                 end_scan_number = bec.queue.next_scan_number
                 for scan_nr in range(start_scan_number, end_scan_number):
-                    self._write_tomo_scan_number(scan_nr, angle, 0)
+                    #self._write_tomo_scan_number(scan_nr, angle, 0)
+                    alignment_scan_numbers.append(scan_nr)
 
         umv(dev.fsamroy, 0)
-        self.OMNYTools.printgreenbold("\n\nAlignment scan finished. Please run SPEC_ptycho_align and load the new fit.")
-
-    def _write_subtomo_to_scilog(self, subtomo_number):
-        dev = builtins.__dict__.get("dev")
-        bec = builtins.__dict__.get("bec")
-        if self.tomo_id > 0:
-            tags = ["BEC_subtomo", self.sample_name, f"tomo_id_{self.tomo_id}"]
-        else:
-            tags = ["BEC_subtomo", self.sample_name]
-        self.write_to_scilog(
-            f"Starting subtomo: {subtomo_number}. First scan number: {bec.queue.next_scan_number}.",
-            tags,
+        self.OMNYTools.printgreenbold(
+            "\n\nAlignment scan finished. Please run SPEC_ptycho_align and load the new fit by flomni.read_alignment_offset() ."
         )
 
+        # summary of alignment scan numbers
+        scan_list_str = ", ".join(str(s) for s in alignment_scan_numbers)
+        #print(f"\nAlignment scan numbers ({len(alignment_scan_numbers)} total): {scan_list_str}")
+
+        # BEC scilog entry (no logo)
+        scilog_content = (
+            f"Alignment scan finished.\n"
+            f"Sample: {self.sample_name}\n"
+            f"Number of alignment scans: {len(alignment_scan_numbers)}\n"
+            f"Alignment scan numbers: {scan_list_str}\n"
+        )
+        print(scliog_content)
+        bec.messaging.scilog.new().add_text(scilog_content.replace("\n", "<br>")).add_tags("alignmentscan").send()
+
     def sub_tomo_scan(self, subtomo_number, start_angle=None):
         """
         Performs a sub tomogram scan.
@@ -1533,18 +1667,6 @@ class Flomni(
             subtomo_number (int): The sub tomogram number.
             start_angle (float, optional): The start angle of the scan. Defaults to None.
         """
-        #        dev = builtins.__dict__.get("dev")
-        #        bec = builtins.__dict__.get("bec")
-        #        if self.tomo_id > 0:
-        #            tags = ["BEC_subtomo", self.sample_name, f"tomo_id_{self.tomo_id}"]
-        #        else:
-        #            tags = ["BEC_subtomo", self.sample_name]
-        #        self.write_to_scilog(
-        #            f"Starting subtomo: {subtomo_number}. First scan number: {bec.queue.next_scan_number}.",
-        #            tags,
-        #        )
-
-        self._write_subtomo_to_scilog(subtomo_number)
 
         if start_angle is not None:
             print(f"Sub tomo scan with start angle {start_angle} requested.")
@@ -1567,20 +1689,19 @@ class Flomni(
             elif subtomo_number == 8:
                 start_angle = self.tomo_angle_stepsize / 8.0 * 7
 
-
         # _tomo_shift_angles (potential global variable)
         _tomo_shift_angles = 0
         # compute number of projections
 
         start = start_angle + _tomo_shift_angles
 
-        if subtomo_number % 2:    # odd = forward
+        if subtomo_number % 2:  # odd = forward
             max_allowed_angle = 180.05 + self.tomo_angle_stepsize
             proposed_end = start + 180
             angle_end = min(proposed_end, max_allowed_angle)
             span = angle_end - start
 
-        else:                     # even = reverse
+        else:  # even = reverse
             min_allowed_angle = 0
             proposed_end = start - 180
             angle_end = max(proposed_end, min_allowed_angle)
@@ -1589,38 +1710,23 @@ class Flomni(
         # number of projections needed to maintain step size
         N = int(span / self.tomo_angle_stepsize) + 1
 
-        angles = np.linspace(
-            start,
-            angle_end,
-            num=N,
-            endpoint=True,
-        )
+        angles = np.linspace(start, angle_end, num=N, endpoint=True)
 
-        if subtomo_number % 2:    # odd subtomos → forward direction
+        if subtomo_number % 2:  # odd subtomos → forward direction
             # clamp end angle to max allowed
             max_allowed_angle = 180.05 + self.tomo_angle_stepsize
             proposed_end = start + 180
             angle_end = min(proposed_end, max_allowed_angle)
 
-            angles = np.linspace(
-                start,
-                angle_end,
-                num=N,
-                endpoint=True,
-            )
+            angles = np.linspace(start, angle_end, num=N, endpoint=True)
 
-        else:                     # even subtomos → reverse direction
+        else:  # even subtomos → reverse direction
             # go FROM start_angle down toward 0
             min_allowed_angle = 0
             proposed_end = start - 180
             angle_end = max(proposed_end, min_allowed_angle)
 
-            angles = np.linspace(
-                start,
-                angle_end,
-                num=N,
-                endpoint=True,
-            )
+            angles = np.linspace(start, angle_end, num=N, endpoint=True)
 
         for i, angle in enumerate(angles):
 
@@ -1636,9 +1742,9 @@ class Flomni(
                     self._subtomo_offset = 0
 
                 else:
-                    if subtomo_number % 2:    # odd = forward direction
+                    if subtomo_number % 2:  # odd = forward direction
                         self._subtomo_offset = round(sa / step)
-                    else:                     # even = reverse direction
+                    else:  # even = reverse direction
                         self._subtomo_offset = round((180 - sa) / step)
 
             # progress index must always increase
@@ -1647,22 +1753,24 @@ class Flomni(
 
             # existing progress fields
             self.progress["subtomo_total_projections"] = int(180 / self.tomo_angle_stepsize)
-            self.progress["projection"] = (subtomo_number - 1) * self.progress["subtomo_total_projections"] + self.progress["subtomo_projection"]
+            self.progress["projection"] = (subtomo_number - 1) * self.progress[
+                "subtomo_total_projections"
+            ] + self.progress["subtomo_projection"]
             self.progress["total_projections"] = 180 / self.tomo_angle_stepsize * 8
             self.progress["angle"] = angle
 
             # finally do the scan at this angle
             self._tomo_scan_at_angle(angle, subtomo_number)
 
-
     def _tomo_scan_at_angle(self, angle, subtomo_number):
         successful = False
         error_caught = False
         if 0 <= angle < 180.05:
+            self.progress["heartbeat"] = datetime.datetime.now().isoformat()
             print(f"Starting flOMNI scan for angle {angle} in subtomo {subtomo_number}")
             self._print_progress()
             while not successful:
-                #self.bl_chk._bl_chk_start()
+                # self.bl_chk._bl_chk_start()
                 if not self.special_angles:
                     self._current_special_angles = []
                 if self._current_special_angles:
@@ -1697,12 +1805,14 @@ class Flomni(
         """start a tomo scan"""
 
         if not self._check_eye_out_and_optics_in():
-            print("Attention: The setup is not in measurement condition.\nXray eye might be IN or the Xray optics OUT.")
+            print(
+                "Attention: The setup is not in measurement condition.\nXray eye might be IN or the Xray optics OUT."
+            )
             if self.OMNYTools.yesno("Shall I continue?", "n"):
-            print("OK")
-        else:
-            print("Stopping.")
-            return
+                print("OK")
+            else:
+                print("Stopping.")
+                return
 
         self.flomnigui_show_progress()
 
@@ -1730,6 +1840,8 @@ class Flomni(
             #     self.write_pdf_report()
             # else:
             self.tomo_id = 0
+            self.write_pdf_report()
+            self.progress["tomo_start_time"] = datetime.datetime.now().isoformat()
 
         with scans.dataset_id_on_hold:
             if self.tomo_type == 1:
@@ -1738,7 +1850,7 @@ class Flomni(
                 for ii in range(subtomo_start, 9):
                     self.sub_tomo_scan(ii, start_angle=start_angle)
                     start_angle = None
-    
+
             elif self.tomo_type == 2:
                 # Golden ratio tomography
                 previous_subtomo_number = -1
@@ -1749,7 +1861,6 @@ class Flomni(
                 while True:
                     angle, subtomo_number = self._golden(ii, self.golden_ratio_bunch_size, 180, 1)
                     if previous_subtomo_number != subtomo_number:
-                        self._write_subtomo_to_scilog(subtomo_number)
                         if (
                             subtomo_number % 2 == 1
                             and ii > 10
@@ -1797,7 +1908,6 @@ class Flomni(
                         ii, int(180 / self.tomo_angle_stepsize), 180, 1, 0
                     )
                     if previous_subtomo_number != subtomo_number:
-                        self._write_subtomo_to_scilog(subtomo_number)
                         if (
                             subtomo_number % 2 == 1
                             and ii > 10
@@ -1834,19 +1944,47 @@ class Flomni(
             else:
                 raise FlomniError("undefined tomo type")
 
-        self.progress['projection'] = self.progress['total_projections']
+        self.progress["projection"] = self.progress["total_projections"]
         self.progress["subtomo_projection"] = self.progress["subtomo_total_projections"]
-        self._print_progress()             
+        self._print_progress()
         self.OMNYTools.printgreenbold("Tomoscan finished")
 
+    @staticmethod
+    def _format_duration(seconds: float) -> str:
+        """Format a duration in seconds as a human-readable string, e.g. '2h 03m 15s'."""
+        seconds = int(seconds)
+        h, remainder = divmod(seconds, 3600)
+        m, s = divmod(remainder, 60)
+        if h > 0:
+            return f"{h}h {m:02d}m {s:02d}s"
+        if m > 0:
+            return f"{m}m {s:02d}s"
+        return f"{s}s"
+
     def _print_progress(self):
+        # --- compute and store estimated remaining time -----------------------
+        start_str = self.progress.get("tomo_start_time")
+        projection = self.progress["projection"]
+        total = self.progress["total_projections"]
+        if start_str is not None and total > 0 and projection > 9:
+            elapsed = (
+                datetime.datetime.now() - datetime.datetime.fromisoformat(start_str)
+            ).total_seconds()
+            rate = projection / elapsed  # projections per second
+            remaining_s = (total - projection) / rate
+            self.progress["estimated_remaining_time"] = remaining_s
+            eta_str = self._format_duration(remaining_s)
+        else:
+            eta_str = "N/A"
+        # ----------------------------------------------------------------------
         print("\x1b[95mProgress report:")
         print(f"Tomo type: ....................... {self.progress['tomo_type']}")
         print(f"Projection: ...................... {self.progress['projection']:.0f}")
         print(f"Total projections expected ....... {self.progress['total_projections']}")
         print(f"Angle: ........................... {self.progress['angle']}")
         print(f"Current subtomo: ................. {self.progress['subtomo']}")
-        print(f"Current projection within subtomo: {self.progress['subtomo_projection']}\x1b[0m")
+        print(f"Current projection within subtomo: {self.progress['subtomo_projection']}")
+        print(f"Estimated remaining time: ........ {eta_str}\x1b[0m")
         self._flomnigui_update_progress()
 
     def add_sample_database(
@@ -1870,7 +2008,6 @@ class Flomni(
             return
 
         self.tomo_scan_projection(angle)
-        self.tomo_reconstruct()
 
     def _golden(self, ii, howmany_sorted, maxangle, reverse=False):
         """returns the iis golden ratio angle of sorted bunches of howmany_sorted and its subtomo number"""
@@ -1930,9 +2067,7 @@ class Flomni(
         )
 
     def _write_tomo_scan_number(self, scan_number: int, angle: float, subtomo_number: int) -> None:
-        tomo_scan_numbers_file = os.path.expanduser(
-            "~/data/raw/logs/tomography_scannumbers.txt"
-        )
+        tomo_scan_numbers_file = os.path.expanduser("~/data/raw/logs/tomography_scannumbers.txt")
         with open(tomo_scan_numbers_file, "a+") as out_file:
             # pylint: disable=undefined-variable
             out_file.write(
@@ -1943,7 +2078,6 @@ class Flomni(
 
         dev.rtx.controller.laser_tracker_check_signalstrength()
 
-
         scans = builtins.__dict__.get("scans")
 
         # additional_correction = self.align.compute_additional_correction(angle)
@@ -1978,7 +2112,7 @@ class Flomni(
                     f"{str(datetime.datetime.now())}: flomni scan projection at angle {angle}, scan"
                     f" number {bec.queue.next_scan_number}.\n"
                 )
-                # self.write_to_scilog(log_message, ["BEC_scans", self.sample_name])
+
                 scans.flomni_fermat_scan(
                     fovx=self.fovx,
                     fovy=self.fovy,
@@ -1991,6 +2125,9 @@ class Flomni(
                     corridor_size=corridor_size,
                 )
 
+        self.tomo_reconstruct()
+
+
     def tomo_parameters(self):
         """print and update the tomo parameters"""
         print("Current settings:")
@@ -2033,7 +2170,6 @@ class Flomni(
                 )
         print(f"\nSample name: {self.sample_name}\n")
 
-
         if self.OMNYTools.yesno("Are these parameters correctly set for your scan?", "y"):
             print("... excellent!")
         else:
@@ -2130,19 +2266,21 @@ class Flomni(
             + ' 888    888  "Y88888P"  888       888 888    Y888 8888888 \n'
         )
         padding = 20
-        fovxy = f"{self.fovx:.2f}/{self.fovy:.2f}"
-        stitching = f"{self.stitch_x:.2f}/{self.stitch_y:.2f}"
+        fovxy = f"{self.fovx:.1f}/{self.fovy:.1f}"
+        stitching = f"{self.stitch_x:.0f}/{self.stitch_y:.0f}"
         dataset_id = str(self.client.queue.next_dataset_number)
+        account = bec.active_account
         content = [
             f"{'Sample Name:':<{padding}}{self.sample_name:>{padding}}\n",
             f"{'Measurement ID:':<{padding}}{str(self.tomo_id):>{padding}}\n",
             f"{'Dataset ID:':<{padding}}{dataset_id:>{padding}}\n",
             f"{'Sample Info:':<{padding}}{'Sample Info':>{padding}}\n",
-            f"{'e-account:':<{padding}}{str(self.client.username):>{padding}}\n",
+            f"{'e-account:':<{padding}}{str(account):>{padding}}\n",
             f"{'Number of projections:':<{padding}}{int(180 / self.tomo_angle_stepsize * 8):>{padding}}\n",
             f"{'First scan number:':<{padding}}{self.client.queue.next_scan_number:>{padding}}\n",
             f"{'Last scan number approx.:':<{padding}}{self.client.queue.next_scan_number + int(180 / self.tomo_angle_stepsize * 8) + 10:>{padding}}\n",
-            f"{'Current photon energy:':<{padding}}{dev.mokev.read()['mokev']['value']:>{padding}.4f}\n",
+            f"{'Current photon energy:':<{padding}}To be implemented\n",
+            #f"{'Current photon energy:':<{padding}}{dev.mokev.read()['mokev']['value']:>{padding}.4f}\n",
             f"{'Exposure time:':<{padding}}{self.tomo_countingtime:>{padding}.2f}\n",
             f"{'Fermat spiral step size:':<{padding}}{self.tomo_shellstep:>{padding}.2f}\n",
             f"{'FOV:':<{padding}}{fovxy:>{padding}}\n",
@@ -2151,20 +2289,38 @@ class Flomni(
             f"{'Angular step within sub-tomogram:':<{padding}}{self.tomo_angle_stepsize:>{padding}.2f}\n",
         ]
         content = "".join(content)
-        user_target = os.path.expanduser(f"~/Data10/documentation/tomo_scan_ID_{self.tomo_id}.pdf")
+        user_target = os.path.expanduser(f"~/data/raw/documentation/tomo_scan_ID_{self.tomo_id}.pdf")
         with PDFWriter(user_target) as file:
             file.write(header)
             file.write(content)
-        subprocess.run(
-            "xterm /work/sls/spec/local/XOMNY/bin/upload/upload_last_pon.sh &", shell=True
-        )
+        # subprocess.run(
+        #     "xterm /work/sls/spec/local/XOMNY/bin/upload/upload_last_pon.sh &", shell=True
+        # )
         # status = subprocess.run(f"cp /tmp/spec-e20131-specES1.pdf {user_target}", shell=True)
-        msg = bec.logbook.LogbookMessage()
-        logo_path = os.path.join(os.path.dirname(os.path.abspath(__file__)), "LamNI_logo.png")
-        msg.add_file(logo_path).add_text("".join(content).replace("\n", "</p><p>")).add_tag(
-            ["BEC", "tomo_parameters", f"dataset_id_{dataset_id}", "LamNI", self.sample_name]
-        )
-        self.client.logbook.send_logbook_message(msg)
+        # msg = bec.tomo_progress.tomo_progressMessage()
+        # logo_path = os.path.join(os.path.dirname(os.path.abspath(__file__)), "LamNI_logo.png")
+        # msg.add_file(logo_path).add_text("".join(content).replace("\n", "</p><p>")).add_tag(
+        #     ["BEC", "tomo_parameters", f"dataset_id_{dataset_id}", "flOMNI", self.sample_name]
+        # )
+        # self.client.tomo_progress.send_tomo_progress_message("~/data/raw/documentation/tomo_scan_ID_{self.tomo_id}.pdf").send()
+        import csaxs_bec
+
+
+        # Ensure this is a Path object, not a string
+        csaxs_bec_basepath = Path(csaxs_bec.__file__)
+
+        logo_file_rel = "flOMNI.png"
+
+        # Build the absolute path correctly
+        logo_file = (
+            csaxs_bec_basepath.parent
+            / "bec_ipython_client"
+            / "plugins"
+            / "flomni"
+            / logo_file_rel
+        ).resolve()
+        print(logo_file)
+        bec.messaging.scilog.new().add_attachment(logo_file).add_text(content.replace("\n", "<br>")).add_tags("tomoscan").send()
 
 
 if __name__ == "__main__":
@@ -2181,4 +2337,4 @@ if __name__ == "__main__":
     builtins.__dict__["bec"] = bec
     builtins.__dict__["umv"] = umv
     flomni = Flomni(bec)
-    flomni.start_x_ray_eye_alignment()
+    flomni.start_x_ray_eye_alignment()

csaxs_bec/bec_ipython_client/plugins/flomni/flomni_optics_mixin.py

@@ -50,8 +50,6 @@ class FlomniOpticsMixin:
             # move both axes to the desired "in" positions
             umv(dev.feyex, feyex_in, dev.feyey, feyey_in)
 
-        self.xrayeye_update_frame()
-
     def _ffzp_in(self):
         foptx_in = self._get_user_param_safe("foptx", "in")
         fopty_in = self._get_user_param_safe("fopty", "in")

csaxs_bec/bec_ipython_client/plugins/flomni/gui_tools.py

@@ -18,10 +18,17 @@ class flomniGuiToolsError(Exception):
 
 
 class flomniGuiTools:
+    GUI_RPC_TIMEOUT = 20
 
     def __init__(self):
         self.text_box = None
         self.progressbar = None
+        self.flomni_window = None
+        self.xeyegui = None
+        self.pdf_viewer = None
+        self.idle_text_box = None
+        self.camera_gripper_image = None
+        self.camera_overview_image = None
 
     def set_client(self, client):
         self.client = client
@@ -29,9 +36,10 @@ class flomniGuiTools:
 
     def flomnigui_show_gui(self):
         if "flomni" in self.gui.windows:
+            self.flomni_window = self.gui.windows["flomni"]
             self.gui.flomni.raise_window()
         else:
-            self.gui.new("flomni")
+            self.flomni_window = self.gui.new("flomni", timeout=self.GUI_RPC_TIMEOUT)
             time.sleep(1)
 
     def flomnigui_stop_gui(self):
@@ -42,9 +50,11 @@ class flomniGuiTools:
 
     def flomnigui_show_xeyealign(self):
         self.flomnigui_show_gui()
-        if self._flomnigui_check_attribute_not_exists("xeyegui"):
+        if self._flomnigui_is_missing("xeyegui"):
             self.flomnigui_remove_all_docks()
-            self.xeyegui = self.gui.flomni.new("XRayEye", object_name="xrayeye")
+            self.xeyegui = self.gui.flomni.new(
+                "XRayEye", object_name="xrayeye", timeout=self.GUI_RPC_TIMEOUT
+            )
         # start live
         if not dev.cam_xeye.live_mode_enabled.get():
             dev.cam_xeye.live_mode_enabled.put(True)
@@ -52,9 +62,11 @@ class flomniGuiTools:
 
     def flomnigui_show_xeyealign_fittab(self):
         self.flomnigui_show_gui()
-        if self._flomnigui_check_attribute_not_exists("xeyegui"):
+        if self._flomnigui_is_missing("xeyegui"):
             self.flomnigui_remove_all_docks()
-            self.xeyegui = self.gui.flomni.new("XRayEye")
+            self.xeyegui = self.gui.flomni.new(
+                "XRayEye", object_name="xrayeye", timeout=self.GUI_RPC_TIMEOUT
+            )
         self.xeyegui.switch_tab("fit")
 
     def _flomnigui_check_attribute_not_exists(self, attribute_name):
@@ -70,31 +82,39 @@ class flomniGuiTools:
                     return False
         return True
 
+    def _flomnigui_is_missing(self, attribute_name):
+        widget = getattr(self, attribute_name, None)
+        if widget is None:
+            return True
+        if hasattr(widget, "_is_deleted") and widget._is_deleted():
+            return True
+        return False
+
     def flomnigui_show_cameras(self):
         self.flomnigui_show_gui()
         if self._flomnigui_check_attribute_not_exists(
             "cam_flomni_gripper"
         ) or self._flomnigui_check_attribute_not_exists("cam_flomni_overview"):
             self.flomnigui_remove_all_docks()
-            camera_gripper_image = self.gui.flomni.new("Image")
+            self.camera_gripper_image = self.gui.flomni.new("Image")
             if self._flomnicam_check_device_exists(dev.cam_flomni_gripper):
-                camera_gripper_image.image(device="cam_flomni_gripper", signal="preview")
-                camera_gripper_image.lock_aspect_ratio = True
-                camera_gripper_image.enable_fps_monitor = True
-                camera_gripper_image.enable_toolbar = False
-                camera_gripper_image.outer_axes = False
-                camera_gripper_image.inner_axes = False
+                self.camera_gripper_image.image(device="cam_flomni_gripper", signal="preview")
+                self.camera_gripper_image.lock_aspect_ratio = True
+                self.camera_gripper_image.enable_fps_monitor = True
+                self.camera_gripper_image.enable_toolbar = False
+                self.camera_gripper_image.outer_axes = False
+                self.camera_gripper_image.inner_axes = False
                 dev.cam_flomni_gripper.start_live_mode()
             else:
                 print("Cannot open camera_gripper. Device does not exist.")
-            camera_overview_image = self.gui.flomni.new("Image")
+            self.camera_overview_image = self.gui.flomni.new("Image")
             if self._flomnicam_check_device_exists(dev.cam_flomni_overview):
-                camera_overview_image.image(device="cam_flomni_overview", signal="preview")
-                camera_overview_image.lock_aspect_ratio = True
-                camera_overview_image.enable_fps_monitor = True
-                camera_overview_image.enable_toolbar = False
-                camera_overview_image.outer_axes = False
-                camera_overview_image.inner_axes = False
+                self.camera_overview_image.image(device="cam_flomni_overview", signal="preview")
+                self.camera_overview_image.lock_aspect_ratio = True
+                self.camera_overview_image.enable_fps_monitor = True
+                self.camera_overview_image.enable_toolbar = False
+                self.camera_overview_image.outer_axes = False
+                self.camera_overview_image.inner_axes = False
                 dev.cam_flomni_overview.start_live_mode()
             else:
                 print("Cannot open camera_overview. Device does not exist.")
@@ -104,15 +124,20 @@ class flomniGuiTools:
         # dev.cam_flomni_gripper.stop_live_mode()
         # dev.cam_xeye.live_mode = False
         if hasattr(self.gui, "flomni"):
-            self.gui.flomni.delete_all()
+            self.gui.flomni.delete_all(timeout=self.GUI_RPC_TIMEOUT)
         self.progressbar = None
         self.text_box = None
+        self.xeyegui = None
+        self.pdf_viewer = None
+        self.idle_text_box = None
+        self.camera_gripper_image = None
+        self.camera_overview_image = None
 
     def flomnigui_idle(self):
         self.flomnigui_show_gui()
-        if self._flomnigui_check_attribute_not_exists("idle_text_box"):
+        if self._flomnigui_is_missing("idle_text_box"):
             self.flomnigui_remove_all_docks()
-            idle_text_box = self.gui.flomni.new("TextBox")
+            self.idle_text_box = self.gui.flomni.new("TextBox")
         text = (
             "<pre>"
             + "██████╗ ███████╗ ██████╗     ███████╗██╗      ██████╗ ███╗   ███╗███╗   ██╗██╗\n"
@@ -123,7 +148,7 @@ class flomniGuiTools:
             + "╚═════╝ ╚══════╝ ╚═════╝     ╚═╝     ╚══════╝ ╚═════╝ ╚═╝     ╚═╝╚═╝  ╚═══╝╚═╝\n"
             + "</pre>"
         )
-        idle_text_box.set_html_text(text)
+        self.idle_text_box.set_html_text(text)
 
     def flomnigui_docs(self, filename: str | None = None):
         import csaxs_bec
@@ -167,7 +192,7 @@ class flomniGuiTools:
         # --- GUI handling (active existence check) ----------------------------
         self.flomnigui_show_gui()
 
-        if self._flomnigui_check_attribute_not_exists("PdfViewerWidget"):
+        if self._flomnigui_is_missing("pdf_viewer"):
             self.flomnigui_remove_all_docks()
             self.pdf_viewer = self.gui.flomni.new(widget="PdfViewerWidget")
 
@@ -185,7 +210,7 @@ class flomniGuiTools:
 
     def flomnigui_show_progress(self):
         self.flomnigui_show_gui()
-        if self._flomnigui_check_attribute_not_exists("progressbar"):
+        if self._flomnigui_is_missing("progressbar"):
             self.flomnigui_remove_all_docks()
             # Add a new dock with a RingProgressBar widget
             self.progressbar = self.gui.flomni.new("RingProgressBar")
@@ -198,6 +223,14 @@ class flomniGuiTools:
         self._flomnigui_update_progress()
 
     def _flomnigui_update_progress(self):
+        """Update the progress ring bar and center label from the current progress state.
+
+        ``self.progress`` is backed by the BEC global variable ``tomo_progress``
+        (see :class:`_ProgressProxy` in ``flomni.py``), so this method reflects
+        the live state that is also accessible from other BEC client sessions via::
+
+            client.get_global_var("tomo_progress")
+        """
         main_progress_ring = self.progressbar.rings[0]
         subtomo_progress_ring = self.progressbar.rings[1]
         if self.progressbar is not None:
@@ -210,6 +243,31 @@ class flomniGuiTools:
             main_progress_ring.set_value(progress)
             subtomo_progress_ring.set_value(subtomo_progress)
 
+            # --- format start time for display --------------------------------
+            start_str = self.progress.get("tomo_start_time")
+            if start_str is not None:
+                import datetime as _dt
+                start_display = _dt.datetime.fromisoformat(start_str).strftime("%Y-%m-%d %H:%M:%S")
+            else:
+                start_display = "N/A"
+
+            # --- format estimated remaining time ------------------------------
+            remaining_s = self.progress.get("estimated_remaining_time")
+            if remaining_s is not None and remaining_s >= 0:
+                import datetime as _dt
+                remaining_s = int(remaining_s)
+                h, rem = divmod(remaining_s, 3600)
+                m, s = divmod(rem, 60)
+                if h > 0:
+                    eta_display = f"{h}h {m:02d}m {s:02d}s"
+                elif m > 0:
+                    eta_display = f"{m}m {s:02d}s"
+                else:
+                    eta_display = f"{s}s"
+            else:
+                eta_display = "N/A"
+            # ------------------------------------------------------------------
+
             text = (
                 f"Progress report:\n"
                 f" Tomo type:  {self.progress['tomo_type']}\n"
@@ -218,7 +276,9 @@ class flomniGuiTools:
                 f" Angle:  {self.progress['angle']:.1f}\n"
                 f" Current subtomo:  {self.progress['subtomo']}\n"
                 f" Current projection within subtomo: {self.progress['subtomo_projection']}\n"
-                f" Total projections per subtomo:  {int(self.progress['subtomo_total_projections'])}"
+                f" Total projections per subtomo:  {int(self.progress['subtomo_total_projections'])}\n"
+                f" Scan started:  {start_display}\n"
+                f" Est. remaining:  {eta_display}"
             )
             self.progressbar.set_center_label(text)
 

csaxs_bec/bec_ipython_client/plugins/flomni/x_ray_eye_align.py

@@ -253,6 +253,8 @@ class XrayEyeAlign:
 
         umv(dev.rtx, 0)
         print("You are ready to remove the xray eye and start ptychography scans.")
+        print("Fine alignment: flomni.tomo_parameters() , then flomni.tomo_alignment_scan()")
+        print("After that, run the fit in Matlab and load the new fit flomni.read_alignment_offset()")
 
     def write_output(self):
         file = os.path.expanduser("~/Data10/specES1/internal/xrayeye_alignmentvalues")

csaxs_bec/bec_ipython_client/plugins/omny/omny_webpage_generator.py

@@ -0,0 +1,96 @@
+"""
+omny/webpage_generator.py
+==========================
+OMNY-specific webpage generator subclass.
+
+Integration (inside the OMNY __init__ / startup):
+--------------------------------------------------
+    from csaxs_bec.bec_ipython_client.plugins.omny.webpage_generator import (
+        OmnyWebpageGenerator,
+    )
+    self._webpage_gen = OmnyWebpageGenerator(
+        bec_client=client,
+        output_dir="~/data/raw/webpage/",
+    )
+    self._webpage_gen.start()
+
+Or use the factory (auto-selects by session name "omny"):
+---------------------------------------------------------
+    from csaxs_bec.bec_ipython_client.plugins.flomni.webpage_generator import (
+        make_webpage_generator,
+    )
+    self._webpage_gen = make_webpage_generator(bec, output_dir="~/data/raw/webpage/")
+    self._webpage_gen.start()
+
+Interactive helpers:
+--------------------
+    omny._webpage_gen.status()
+    omny._webpage_gen.verbosity = 2
+    omny._webpage_gen.stop()
+    omny._webpage_gen.start()
+"""
+
+from pathlib import Path
+
+from csaxs_bec.bec_ipython_client.plugins.flomni.webpage_generator import (
+    WebpageGeneratorBase,
+    _safe_get,
+    _safe_float,
+    _gvar,
+)
+
+
+class OmnyWebpageGenerator(WebpageGeneratorBase):
+    """
+    OMNY-specific webpage generator.
+    Logo: OMNY.png from the same directory as this file.
+
+    Override _collect_setup_data() to add OMNY-specific temperatures,
+    sample name, and measurement settings.
+
+    The old OMNY spec webpage showed:
+        - Cryo temperatures (XOMNY-TEMP-CRYO-A/B)
+        - Per-channel temperatures (XOMNY-TEMP1..48)
+        - Dewar pressure / LN2 flow
+        - Interferometer strengths (OINTERF)
+    Map these to BEC device paths below once available.
+    """
+
+    # TODO: fill in OMNY-specific device paths
+    # label -> dotpath under device_manager.devices
+    _TEMP_MAP = {
+        # "Sample (cryo A)": "omny_temp.cryo_a",
+        # "Cryo head (B)":   "omny_temp.cryo_b",
+    }
+
+    def _logo_path(self):
+        return Path(__file__).parent / "OMNY.png"
+
+    def _collect_setup_data(self) -> dict:
+        # ── OMNY-specific data goes here ──────────────────────────────
+        # Uncomment and adapt when device names are known:
+        #
+        # dm = self._bec.device_manager
+        # sample_name = _safe_get(dm, "omny_samples.sample_names.sample0") or "N/A"
+        # temperatures = {
+        #     label: _safe_float(_safe_get(dm, path))
+        #     for label, path in self._TEMP_MAP.items()
+        # }
+        # settings = {
+        #     "Sample name":   sample_name,
+        #     "FOV x / y":     ...,
+        #     "Exposure time": _gvar(self._bec, "tomo_countingtime", ".3f", " s"),
+        #     "Angle step":    _gvar(self._bec, "tomo_angle_stepsize", ".2f", "\u00b0"),
+        # }
+        # return {
+        #     "type":         "omny",
+        #     "sample_name":  sample_name,
+        #     "temperatures": temperatures,
+        #     "settings":     settings,
+        # }
+
+        # Placeholder — returns minimal info until implemented
+        return {
+            "type": "omny",
+            # OMNY-specific data here
+        }

csaxs_bec/bec_widgets/widgets/client.py

@@ -38,12 +38,14 @@ class XRayEye(RPCBase):
         None
         """
 
+    @rpc_timeout(20)
     @rpc_call
     def on_live_view_enabled(self, enabled: "bool"):
         """
         None
         """
 
+    @rpc_timeout(20)
     @rpc_call
     def on_motors_enable(self, x_enable: "bool", y_enable: "bool"):
         """
@@ -54,6 +56,7 @@ class XRayEye(RPCBase):
             y_enable(bool): enable y motor controls
         """
 
+    @rpc_timeout(20)
     @rpc_call
     def enable_submit_button(self, enable: "bool"):
         """
@@ -90,12 +93,14 @@ class XRayEye(RPCBase):
         None
         """
 
+    @rpc_timeout(20)
     @rpc_call
     def switch_tab(self, tab: "str"):
         """
         None
         """
 
+    @rpc_timeout(20)
     @rpc_call
     def submit_fit_array(self, fit_array):
         """

csaxs_bec/bec_widgets/widgets/xray_eye/x_ray_eye.py

@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@ from bec_lib import bec_logger
 from bec_lib.endpoints import MessageEndpoints
 from bec_qthemes import material_icon
 from bec_widgets import BECWidget, SafeProperty, SafeSlot
+from bec_widgets.utils.rpc_decorator import rpc_timeout
 from bec_widgets.widgets.plots.image.image import Image
 from bec_widgets.widgets.plots.waveform.waveform import Waveform
 from bec_widgets.widgets.plots.image.setting_widgets.image_roi_tree import ROIPropertyTree
@@ -367,6 +368,7 @@ class XRayEye(BECWidget, QWidget):
         return self.message_line_edit.toPlainText()
 
     @user_message.setter
+    @rpc_timeout(20)
     def user_message(self, message: str):
         self.message_line_edit.setText(message)
 
@@ -375,6 +377,7 @@ class XRayEye(BECWidget, QWidget):
         return self.sample_name_line_edit.text()
 
     @sample_name.setter
+    @rpc_timeout(20)
     def sample_name(self, message: str):
         self.sample_name_line_edit.setText(message)
 
@@ -395,6 +398,7 @@ class XRayEye(BECWidget, QWidget):
     ################################################################################
 
     @SafeSlot(str)
+    @rpc_timeout(20)
     def switch_tab(self, tab: str):
         if tab == "fit":
             self.tab_widget.setCurrentIndex(1)
@@ -412,6 +416,7 @@ class XRayEye(BECWidget, QWidget):
         return roi.get_coordinates()
 
     @SafeSlot(bool)
+    @rpc_timeout(20)
     def on_live_view_enabled(self, enabled: bool):
         logger.info(f"Live view is enabled: {enabled}")
         self.live_preview_toggle.blockSignals(True)
@@ -460,6 +465,7 @@ class XRayEye(BECWidget, QWidget):
         self.shutter_toggle.blockSignals(False)
 
     @SafeSlot(bool, bool)
+    @rpc_timeout(20)
     def on_motors_enable(self, x_enable: bool, y_enable: bool):
         """
         Enable/Disable motor controls
@@ -472,6 +478,7 @@ class XRayEye(BECWidget, QWidget):
         self.motor_control_2d.enable_controls_ver(y_enable)
 
     @SafeSlot(bool)
+    @rpc_timeout(20)
     def enable_submit_button(self, enable: bool):
         """
         Enable/disable submit button.
@@ -509,6 +516,7 @@ class XRayEye(BECWidget, QWidget):
         print(f"meta: {meta}")
 
     @SafeSlot()
+    @rpc_timeout(20)
     def submit_fit_array(self, fit_array):
         self.tab_widget.setCurrentIndex(1)
         # self.fix_x.title = " got fit array"

csaxs_bec/device_configs/ptycho_flomni.yaml

@@ -395,6 +395,16 @@ rtz:
   readoutPriority: on_request
   connectionTimeout: 20
 
+rt_flyer:
+  deviceClass: csaxs_bec.devices.omny.rt.rt_flomni_ophyd.RtFlomniFlyer
+  deviceConfig:
+    host: mpc2844.psi.ch
+    port: 2222
+  readoutPriority: async
+  connectionTimeout: 20
+  enabled: true
+  readOnly: False
+
 ############################################################
 ####################### Cameras ############################
 ############################################################

csaxs_bec/devices/epics/mcs_card/mcs_card_csaxs.py

@@ -317,8 +317,6 @@ class MCSCardCSAXS(PSIDeviceBase, MCSCard):
         try:
             scan_done = bool(value == self._num_total_triggers)
             self.progress.put(value=value, max_value=self._num_total_triggers, done=scan_done)
-            if scan_done:
-                self._scan_done_event.set()
         except Exception:
             content = traceback.format_exc()
             logger.info(f"Device {self.name}  error: {content}")
@@ -393,6 +391,7 @@ class MCSCardCSAXS(PSIDeviceBase, MCSCard):
         self._current_data_index = 0
 
         # NOTE Make sure that the signal that omits mca callbacks is cleared
+        # DO NOT REMOVE!!
         self._omit_mca_callbacks.clear()
 
         # For a fly scan we need to start the mcs card ourselves
@@ -563,8 +562,9 @@ class MCSCardCSAXS(PSIDeviceBase, MCSCard):
 
     def on_stop(self) -> None:
         """Hook called when the device is stopped. In addition, any status that is registered through cancel_on_stop will be cancelled here."""
-        self.stop_all.put(1)
-        self.erase_all.put(1)
+        with suppress_mca_callbacks(self):
+            self.stop_all.put(1)
+            self.erase_all.put(1)
 
     def mcs_recovery(self, timeout: int = 1) -> None:
         """

csaxs_bec/devices/omny/rt/rt_flomni_ophyd.py

@@ -1,20 +1,18 @@
 import threading
 import time
-from typing import List
 
 import numpy as np
-from bec_lib import bec_logger, messages
-from bec_lib.endpoints import MessageEndpoints
+from bec_lib import bec_logger
 from ophyd import Component as Cpt
 from ophyd import Device, PositionerBase, Signal
 from ophyd.status import wait as status_wait
 from ophyd.utils import LimitError
+from ophyd_devices import AsyncMultiSignal, DeviceStatus, ProgressSignal
 from ophyd_devices.utils.controller import Controller, threadlocked
 from ophyd_devices.utils.socket import SocketIO, raise_if_disconnected
 from prettytable import PrettyTable
 
 from csaxs_bec.devices.omny.rt.rt_ophyd import (
-    BECConfigError,
     RtCommunicationError,
     RtError,
     RtReadbackSignal,
@@ -432,27 +430,6 @@ class RtFlomniController(Controller):
             t.add_row([i, self.read_ssi_interferometer(i)])
         print(t)
 
-    def _get_signals_from_table(self, return_table) -> dict:
-        self.average_stdeviations_x_st_fzp += float(return_table[4])
-        self.average_stdeviations_y_st_fzp += float(return_table[7])
-        signals = {
-            "target_x": {"value": float(return_table[2])},
-            "average_x_st_fzp": {"value": float(return_table[3])},
-            "stdev_x_st_fzp": {"value": float(return_table[4])},
-            "target_y": {"value": float(return_table[5])},
-            "average_y_st_fzp": {"value": float(return_table[6])},
-            "stdev_y_st_fzp": {"value": float(return_table[7])},
-            "average_rotz": {"value": float(return_table[8])},
-            "stdev_rotz": {"value": float(return_table[9])},
-            "average_stdeviations_x_st_fzp": {
-                "value": self.average_stdeviations_x_st_fzp / (int(return_table[0]) + 1)
-            },
-            "average_stdeviations_y_st_fzp": {
-                "value": self.average_stdeviations_y_st_fzp / (int(return_table[0]) + 1)
-            },
-        }
-        return signals
-
     @threadlocked
     def start_scan(self):
         if not self.feedback_is_running():
@@ -492,91 +469,6 @@ class RtFlomniController(Controller):
         current_position_in_scan = int(float(return_table[2]))
         return (mode, number_of_positions_planned, current_position_in_scan)
 
-    def read_positions_from_sampler(self):
-        # this was for reading after the scan completed
-        number_of_samples_to_read = 1  # self.get_scan_status()[1]  #number of valid samples, will be updated upon first data read
-
-        read_counter = 0
-
-        self.average_stdeviations_x_st_fzp = 0
-        self.average_stdeviations_y_st_fzp = 0
-        self.average_lamni_angle = 0
-
-        mode, number_of_positions_planned, current_position_in_scan = self.get_scan_status()
-
-        # if not (mode==2 or mode==3):
-        #    error
-        self.device_manager.connector.set(
-            MessageEndpoints.device_status("rt_scan"),
-            messages.DeviceStatusMessage(
-                device="rt_scan", status=1, metadata=self.readout_metadata
-            ),
-        )
-        # while scan is running
-        while mode > 0:
-
-            # TODO here?: scan abortion if no progress in scan *raise error
-
-            # logger.info(f"Current scan position {current_position_in_scan} out of {number_of_positions_planned}")
-            mode, number_of_positions_planned, current_position_in_scan = self.get_scan_status()
-            time.sleep(0.01)
-            if current_position_in_scan > 5:
-                while current_position_in_scan > read_counter + 1:
-                    return_table = (self.socket_put_and_receive(f"r{read_counter}")).split(",")
-                    # logger.info(f"{return_table}")
-                    logger.info(f"Read {read_counter} out of {number_of_positions_planned}")
-
-                    read_counter = read_counter + 1
-
-                    signals = self._get_signals_from_table(return_table)
-
-                    self.publish_device_data(signals=signals, point_id=int(return_table[0]))
-
-        time.sleep(0.05)
-
-        # read the last samples even though scan is finished already
-        while number_of_positions_planned > read_counter:
-            return_table = (self.socket_put_and_receive(f"r{read_counter}")).split(",")
-            logger.info(f"Read {read_counter} out of {number_of_positions_planned}")
-            # logger.info(f"{return_table}")
-            read_counter = read_counter + 1
-
-            signals = self._get_signals_from_table(return_table)
-            self.publish_device_data(signals=signals, point_id=int(return_table[0]))
-
-        self.device_manager.connector.set(
-            MessageEndpoints.device_status("rt_scan"),
-            messages.DeviceStatusMessage(
-                device="rt_scan", status=0, metadata=self.readout_metadata
-            ),
-        )
-
-        logger.info(
-            "Flomni statistics: Average of all standard deviations: x"
-            f" {self.average_stdeviations_x_st_fzp/read_counter*1000:.1f}, y"
-            f" {self.average_stdeviations_y_st_fzp/read_counter*1000:.1f}"
-        )
-
-    def publish_device_data(self, signals, point_id):
-        self.device_manager.connector.set_and_publish(
-            MessageEndpoints.device_read("rt_flomni"),
-            messages.DeviceMessage(
-                signals=signals, metadata={"point_id": point_id, **self.readout_metadata}
-            ),
-        )
-
-    def start_readout(self):
-        readout = threading.Thread(target=self.read_positions_from_sampler)
-        readout.start()
-
-    def kickoff(self, metadata):
-        self.readout_metadata = metadata
-        while not self._min_scan_buffer_reached:
-            time.sleep(0.001)
-        self.start_scan()
-        time.sleep(0.1)
-        self.start_readout()
-
 
 class RtFlomniReadbackSignal(RtReadbackSignal):
     @retry_once
@@ -844,6 +736,185 @@ class RtFlomniMotor(Device, PositionerBase):
         return super().stop(success=success)
 
 
+class RtFlomniFlyer(Device):
+    USER_ACCESS = ["controller"]
+    data = Cpt(
+        AsyncMultiSignal,
+        name="data",
+        signals=[
+            "target_x",
+            "average_x_st_fzp",
+            "stdev_x_st_fzp",
+            "target_y",
+            "average_y_st_fzp",
+            "stdev_y_st_fzp",
+            "average_rotz",
+            "stdev_rotz",
+            "average_stdeviations_x_st_fzp",
+            "average_stdeviations_y_st_fzp",
+        ],
+        ndim=1,
+        async_update={"type": "add", "max_shape": [None]},
+        max_size=1000,
+    )
+    progress = Cpt(
+        ProgressSignal, doc="ProgressSignal indicating the progress of the device during a scan."
+    )
+
+    def __init__(
+        self,
+        prefix="",
+        *,
+        name,
+        kind=None,
+        read_attrs=None,
+        configuration_attrs=None,
+        parent=None,
+        host="mpc2844.psi.ch",
+        port=2222,
+        socket_cls=SocketIO,
+        device_manager=None,
+        **kwargs,
+    ):
+        super().__init__(prefix=prefix, name=name, parent=parent, **kwargs)
+        self.shutdown_event = threading.Event()
+        self.controller = RtFlomniController(
+            socket_cls=socket_cls, socket_host=host, socket_port=port, device_manager=device_manager
+        )
+        self.average_stdeviations_x_st_fzp = 0
+        self.average_stdeviations_y_st_fzp = 0
+        self.average_lamni_angle = 0
+        self.readout_thread = None
+        self.scan_done_event = threading.Event()
+        self.scan_done_event.set()
+
+    def read_positions_from_sampler(self, status: DeviceStatus):
+        """
+        Read the positions from the sampler and update the data signal.
+        This function runs in a separate thread and continuously checks the
+        scan status.
+
+        Args:
+            status (DeviceStatus): The status object to update when the readout is complete.
+        """
+        read_counter = 0
+        self.average_stdeviations_x_st_fzp = 0
+        self.average_stdeviations_y_st_fzp = 0
+        self.average_lamni_angle = 0
+
+        mode, number_of_positions_planned, current_position_in_scan = (
+            self.controller.get_scan_status()
+        )
+
+        # while scan is running
+        while mode > 0 and not self.shutdown_event.wait(0.01):
+            # logger.info(f"Current scan position {current_position_in_scan} out of {number_of_positions_planned}")
+            mode, number_of_positions_planned, current_position_in_scan = (
+                self.controller.get_scan_status()
+            )
+            if current_position_in_scan > 5:
+                while current_position_in_scan > read_counter + 1:
+                    return_table = (
+                        self.controller.socket_put_and_receive(f"r{read_counter}")
+                    ).split(",")
+                    logger.info(f"Read {read_counter} out of {number_of_positions_planned}")
+                    self.progress.put(
+                        value=read_counter, max_value=number_of_positions_planned, done=False
+                    )
+                    read_counter = read_counter + 1
+                    signals = self._get_signals_from_table(return_table)
+                    self.data.set(signals)
+
+        if self.shutdown_event.wait(0.05):
+            logger.info("Shutdown event set, stopping readout.")
+            # if we are here, the shutdown_event is set. We can exit the readout loop.
+            status.set_finished()
+            return
+
+        # read the last samples even though scan is finished already
+        while number_of_positions_planned > read_counter and not self.shutdown_event.is_set():
+            return_table = (self.controller.socket_put_and_receive(f"r{read_counter}")).split(",")
+            logger.info(f"Read {read_counter} out of {number_of_positions_planned}")
+            self.progress.put(value=read_counter, max_value=number_of_positions_planned, done=False)
+            read_counter = read_counter + 1
+
+            signals = self._get_signals_from_table(return_table)
+            self.data.set(signals)
+
+        # NOTE: No need to set the status to failed if the shutdown_event is set.
+        # The stop() method will take care of that.
+        status.set_finished()
+        self.progress.put(value=read_counter, max_value=number_of_positions_planned, done=True)
+
+        logger.info(
+            "Flomni statistics: Average of all standard deviations: x"
+            f" {self.average_stdeviations_x_st_fzp/read_counter*1000:.1f}, y"
+            f" {self.average_stdeviations_y_st_fzp/read_counter*1000:.1f}"
+        )
+
+    def _get_signals_from_table(self, return_table) -> dict:
+        self.average_stdeviations_x_st_fzp += float(return_table[4])
+        self.average_stdeviations_y_st_fzp += float(return_table[7])
+        signals = {
+            "target_x": {"value": float(return_table[2])},
+            "average_x_st_fzp": {"value": float(return_table[3])},
+            "stdev_x_st_fzp": {"value": float(return_table[4])},
+            "target_y": {"value": float(return_table[5])},
+            "average_y_st_fzp": {"value": float(return_table[6])},
+            "stdev_y_st_fzp": {"value": float(return_table[7])},
+            "average_rotz": {"value": float(return_table[8])},
+            "stdev_rotz": {"value": float(return_table[9])},
+            "average_stdeviations_x_st_fzp": {
+                "value": self.average_stdeviations_x_st_fzp / (int(return_table[0]) + 1)
+            },
+            "average_stdeviations_y_st_fzp": {
+                "value": self.average_stdeviations_y_st_fzp / (int(return_table[0]) + 1)
+            },
+        }
+        return signals
+
+    def stage(self):
+        self.shutdown_event.clear()
+        self.scan_done_event.set()
+        return super().stage()
+
+    def start_readout(self, status: DeviceStatus):
+        self.readout_thread = threading.Thread(
+            target=self.read_positions_from_sampler, args=(status,)
+        )
+        self.readout_thread.start()
+
+    def kickoff(self) -> DeviceStatus:
+        self.shutdown_event.clear()
+        self.scan_done_event.clear()
+        while not self.controller._min_scan_buffer_reached and not self.shutdown_event.wait(0.001):
+            ...
+        self.controller.start_scan()
+        self.shutdown_event.wait(0.1)
+        status = DeviceStatus(self)
+        status.set_finished()
+        return status
+
+    def complete(self) -> DeviceStatus:
+        """Wait until the flyer is done."""
+        if self.scan_done_event.is_set():
+            # if the scan_done_event is already set, we can return a finished status immediately
+            status = DeviceStatus(self)
+            status.set_finished()
+            return status
+        status = DeviceStatus(self)
+        self.start_readout(status)
+        status.add_callback(lambda *args, **kwargs: self.scan_done_event.set())
+        return status
+
+    def stop(self, *, success=False):
+        self.shutdown_event.set()
+        self.scan_done_event.set()
+        if self.readout_thread is not None:
+            self.readout_thread.join()
+        return super().stop(success=success)
+
+
 if __name__ == "__main__":
     rtcontroller = RtFlomniController(
         socket_cls=SocketIO, socket_host="mpc2844.psi.ch", socket_port=2222, device_manager=None

csaxs_bec/scans/flomni_fermat_scan.py

@@ -27,20 +27,19 @@ from bec_lib import bec_logger, messages
 from bec_lib.alarm_handler import Alarms
 from bec_lib.endpoints import MessageEndpoints
 from bec_server.scan_server.errors import ScanAbortion
-from bec_server.scan_server.scans import SyncFlyScanBase
+from bec_server.scan_server.scans import AsyncFlyScanBase
 
 from csaxs_bec.devices.epics.delay_generator_csaxs.delay_generator_csaxs import TRIGGERSOURCE
 
 logger = bec_logger.logger
 
 
-class FlomniFermatScan(SyncFlyScanBase):
+class FlomniFermatScan(AsyncFlyScanBase):
     scan_name = "flomni_fermat_scan"
     scan_type = "fly"
     required_kwargs = ["fovx", "fovy", "exp_time", "step", "angle"]
     arg_input = {}
     arg_bundle_size = {"bundle": len(arg_input), "min": None, "max": None}
-    use_scan_progress_report = True
 
     def __init__(
         self,
@@ -104,6 +103,14 @@ class FlomniFermatScan(SyncFlyScanBase):
             self.zshift = -100
         self.flomni_rotation_status = None
 
+    def scan_report_instructions(self):
+        """Scan report instructions for the progress bar"""
+        yield from self.stubs.scan_report_instruction({"device_progress": ["rt_flyer"]})
+
+    @property
+    def monitor_sync(self) -> str:
+        return "rt_flyer"
+
     def initialize(self):
         self.scan_motors = []
         self.update_readout_priority()
@@ -113,10 +120,6 @@ class FlomniFermatScan(SyncFlyScanBase):
             self.positions, corridor_size=self.optim_trajectory_corridor
         )
 
-    @property
-    def monitor_sync(self):
-        return "rt_flomni"
-
     def reverse_trajectory(self):
         """
         Reverse the trajectory. Every other scan should be reversed to
@@ -290,26 +293,18 @@ class FlomniFermatScan(SyncFlyScanBase):
         return np.array(positions)
 
     def scan_core(self):
-        # use a device message to receive the scan number and
-        # scan ID before sending the message to the device server
-        yield from self.stubs.kickoff(device="rtx")
-        while True:
-            yield from self.stubs.read(group="monitored")
-            status = self.connector.get(MessageEndpoints.device_status("rt_scan"))
-            if status:
-                status_id = status.content.get("status", 1)
-                request_id = status.metadata.get("RID")
-                if status_id == 0 and self.metadata.get("RID") == request_id:
-                    break
-                if status_id == 2 and self.metadata.get("RID") == request_id:
-                    raise ScanAbortion(
-                        "An error occured during the flomni readout:"
-                        f" {status.metadata.get('error')}"
-                    )
+        # send off the flyer
+        yield from self.stubs.kickoff(device="rt_flyer")
 
+        # start the readout loop of the flyer
+        status = yield from self.stubs.complete(device="rt_flyer", wait=False)
+
+        # read the monitors until the flyer is done
+        while not status.done:
+            yield from self.stubs.read(group="monitored", point_id=self.point_id)
+            self.point_id += 1
             time.sleep(1)
             logger.debug("reading monitors")
-        # yield from self.device_rpc("rtx", "controller.kickoff")
 
     def move_to_start(self):
         """return to the start position"""
@@ -336,6 +331,7 @@ class FlomniFermatScan(SyncFlyScanBase):
         yield from self.read_scan_motors()
         self.prepare_positions()
         yield from self._prepare_setup()
+        yield from self.scan_report_instructions()
         yield from self.open_scan()
         yield from self.stage()
         yield from self.run_baseline_reading()

tests/tests_devices/test_mcs_card.py

@@ -217,6 +217,16 @@ def test_mcs_card_csaxs_complete_and_stop(mock_mcs_csaxs: MCSCardCSAXS):
     assert not mcs._start_monitor_async_data_emission.is_set()
 
 
+def test_mcs_on_stop(mock_mcs_csaxs: MCSCardCSAXS):
+    """Test that on stop sets the omit_mca_callbacks flag. Also test that on stage clears the omit_mca_callbacks flag."""
+    mcs = mock_mcs_csaxs
+    assert mcs._omit_mca_callbacks.is_set() is False
+    mcs.stop()
+    assert mcs._omit_mca_callbacks.is_set() is True
+    mcs.stage()
+    assert mcs._omit_mca_callbacks.is_set() is False
+
+
 def test_mcs_recovery(mock_mcs_csaxs: MCSCardCSAXS):
     mcs = mock_mcs_csaxs
     # Simulate ongoing acquisition