test_single_platform skipped as it's now failing per recent changes in IMS; but the whole test set is being revised to align with new configuration structure.
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refactored some of test_activate_instrument.py. More work left
test fixed and working. need to refine logic
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using log debugs
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a couple of unnecessary lines removed.
improved test logic
Adds new submodule ion-functions
test finally works without timing out
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adjustments toward aligning with new platform configuration structure. UI
working again.  Major integration tests skipped while continuing with these
adjustments.
Updates to latest
Updates README to include brew instructions
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Updates to most recent version for rho
input_voltage hack removed, stream_name given from resource monitor; some more alignments with IA.