Title :
Fiber optic communications links for the Main Ring Control System upgrade
Author :
Ducar, Robert J.
Author_Institution :
Fermi Nat. Accel. Lab., Batavia, IL, USA
Abstract :
Fiber-optic communication links have been implemented throughout the 6.5-km circumference of the Fermilab accelerator facility in support of the upgrade of the Main Ring Control System. The choice of optical fiber as a communication medium was based on cost and limited plant capacity for additional conventional copper-based media, rather than by the inherent advantages of high bandwidth and low loss. Details of component selection and performance of the custom-designed repeater facilities are discussed.<>
Keywords :
control systems; optical links; proton accelerators; synchrotrons; Main Ring Control System; custom-designed repeater facilities; fibre optic communications links; high bandwidth; low loss; optical fiber; Bandwidth; Coaxial cables; Communication system control; Control systems; Copper; Costs; Optical control; Optical fiber cables; Optical fiber communication; Optical fibers;
Conference_Titel :
Particle Accelerator Conference, 1991. Accelerator Science and Technology., Conference Record of the 1991 IEEE
Conference_Location :
San Francisco, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0135-8
DOI :
10.1109/PAC.1991.164700
