Title :
Networking remote instrumentation for the Advanced Light Source
Author :
Chin, M. ; Hinkson, J. ; Magyary, S.
Author_Institution :
Lawrence Berkeley Lab., California Univ., CA, USA
Abstract :
The Advanced Light Source (ALS) control system instrumentation includes high-data-rate instruments such as digital oscilloscopes, sending 5000-10000 B/s, and low data rate instruments such as network analyzers, digital multimeters and frequency counters sending <1000 B/s. These instruments monitor signals in racks at distances up to 80 m from the control room. It has been determined that remote instrumentation will reduce cabling to the control room and possibly allow better signal measurement. Including remote instrumentation data in the machine database will provide flexible access, display, and control from multiple operator workstations. It is noted that currently available instrumentation and computers have sufficient performance to provide real-time response in a network configuration
Keywords :
particle accelerator accessories; physics computing; Advanced Light Source; control system; digital multimeters; digital oscilloscopes; flexible access; frequency counters; high-data-rate instruments; machine database; multiple operator workstations; network analyzers; network configuration; real-time response; remote instrumentation; Computer displays; Control systems; Counting circuits; Databases; Frequency; Instruments; Light sources; Lighting control; Oscilloscopes; Remote monitoring;
Conference_Titel :
Particle Accelerator Conference, 1989. Accelerator Science and Technology., Proceedings of the 1989 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Chicago, IL
DOI :
10.1109/PAC.1989.72882
