DocumentCode :
799826
Title :
An Operator´s Console for the LAMPF Accelerator
Author :
Butler, H.S. ; Hartway, B.L. ; Machen, D.R. ; Putnam, T.M.
Author_Institution :
Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory University of California Los Alamos, New Mexico
Volume :
18
Issue :
3
fYear :
1971
fDate :
6/1/1971 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage :
419
Lastpage :
421
Abstract :
The control system for the Los Alamos Meson Physics Facility (LAMPF) accelerator is organized around an on-line digital computer. The computer´s versatility in acquiring and arranging data for presentation to the operator made a strong impact on the design of the operator´s console and the central control room. The racks full of lights, meters, and knobs so typical of a conventional control system were replaced at LAMPF by a compact console in which the prominent device is a graphic display scope with a light pen. This paper traces the evolution of the present LAMPF operator´s console. The experience gained from a prototype console for a small accelerator is recounted. It was on this console that the concept of graphic control panels was pioneered. The considerations which led to the physical shape of the LAMPF console are explained and a description is given of the various panels. The console was put into operation in December 1970.
Keywords :
Acceleration; Centralized control; Control systems; Displays; Graphics; Lighting control; Mesons; Physics computing; Prototypes; Shape;
fLanguage :
English
Journal_Title :
Nuclear Science, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher :
ieee
ISSN :
0018-9499
Type :
jour
DOI :
10.1109/TNS.1971.4326079
Filename :
4326079
Link To Document :
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