BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CERN//INDICO//EN BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Development of 4-Way Slits Control System for the ANTARES accelera tor DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20221019T010000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20221019T012000Z DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260608T204640Z UID:indico-contribution-1336-4899@events01.synchrotron.org.au DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Matthew Rees (ANSTO)\nThis talk will describe the de sign and development of a control system for precise positioning of 4-way slits to be installed at the low energy end of the ANTARES accelerator at the ASTO Centre for Accelerator Science (CAS). The talk will cover the r ationale\, process and challenges faced in creating and implementing this in house design exercise. Topics covered include Stepper motors\, drive s election\, EtherCat communications and Beckhoff TwinCAT development softwa re.\n\nhttps://events01.synchrotron.org.au/event/160/contributions/4899/ LOCATION:ANU URL:https://events01.synchrotron.org.au/event/160/contributions/4899/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Australian Synchrotron's motion architecture EtherCat extension DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20221019T035000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20221019T041000Z DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260608T204640Z UID:indico-contribution-1336-5005@events01.synchrotron.org.au DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Nader Afshar ()\nAustralian Synchrotron has a standa rdised motion system architecture based on pmac motion controllers and epi cs pmac support software stack\, which is developed based on dls pmac driv er.\n\nTo address current and future expansion requirements\, we have draw n a concept to extend our existing platform to connect Motor Drivers\, Enc oders and IO terminals to the pmac controllers using CAN Over EtherCat and specifically using DS402 and DS406 profiles.\n\nThis architecture enables AS to use a broad variety of low-level motion devices using the existing software stack\, with all of the developed features including special equi pment protection functions\, coordinated motion capabilities and templatin g toolsets. \n\nAlso\, this architecture provides the necessary scalabilit y without significant new developments nor change/configuration management .\n\nhttps://events01.synchrotron.org.au/event/160/contributions/5005/ LOCATION:ANU URL:https://events01.synchrotron.org.au/event/160/contributions/5005/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Easy Build System DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20221019T033000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20221019T035000Z DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260608T204640Z UID:indico-contribution-1336-5030@events01.synchrotron.org.au DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Andrew Starritt (Australian Synchrotron)\nThe accele rator and support infra-structure at the Australian Synchrotron has over 2 20 different EPICS IOCs\, gateways\, archivers and operator interfaces ite ms\nthat need to be built and maintained.\nThis presentation will give an over view of the tools involved\, the methodology\,\nand the advantages an d disadvantages of the system.\n\nhttps://events01.synchrotron.org.au/even t/160/contributions/5030/ LOCATION:ANU URL:https://events01.synchrotron.org.au/event/160/contributions/5030/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Installation of a PLC in the ANTARES accelerator terminal DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20221019T025000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20221019T031000Z DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260608T204640Z UID:indico-contribution-1336-5004@events01.synchrotron.org.au DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Andrew Downes (ANSTO)\nThe ANTARES 10MV accelerator at ANSTO was originally built in the 1960’s. The terminal was upgraded i n the 1990s and early 2000s. It was very basic in operation due to the har sh operating environment and technological limitations at the time. Techno logy and user requirements have changed significantly since then and a nee d was identified to increase the capabilities. This presentation discusses the installation and testing of a PLC in the terminal and the challenges of protecting it from the effects of high voltages.\n\nhttps://events01.sy nchrotron.org.au/event/160/contributions/5004/ LOCATION:ANU URL:https://events01.synchrotron.org.au/event/160/contributions/5004/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Powerbrick Field Automatic Test System DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20221019T023000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20221019T025000Z DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260608T204640Z UID:indico-contribution-1336-5028@events01.synchrotron.org.au DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Simin Chen (ANSTO)\nPowerbrick has been selected as the preferred motion controller at Austraian Synchrotron. However it has b ecome mandatory to apply site acceptance test (SAT) due to the quality iss ues found on received units. System level automatic testing significantly reduced the time consumption from hours to minutes. It is also ideal for f ield testing on the deployed units.\n\nhttps://events01.synchrotron.org.au /event/160/contributions/5028/ LOCATION:ANU URL:https://events01.synchrotron.org.au/event/160/contributions/5028/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:ANTARES AMS Data Acquisition System - Current Status and Future Up grade DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20221019T031000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20221019T033000Z DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260608T204640Z UID:indico-contribution-1336-4897@events01.synchrotron.org.au DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Matthew Rees (ANSTO)\nANTARES AMS Data Acquisition S ystem (DAQ) is built up in the early time of 90’s. The system includes d etector\, pre-Amplify\, CAMAC electronics system\, and VME frame with Moto rola MVME CPU processor plus CEAN scaler board and ADC pulse process board . The system employs OS/9 operator system that were developed by Microware for MVME CPU processor. A Linux machine is connected to MVME CPU board vi a ethernet for the experimental data process and graphic display. A specia l C program package SOAP plays strong function for above data process and display. With such aged DAQ system\, it is quite difficult for maintenance and development. There are also many system issues and hardware shortage that cannot be fixed easily. Upgrade of ANTARES AMS DAQ system is necessar y. \nSeveral options have been proposed. What we considered is to apply fo r latest data process technology instead of Motorola CPU board and VME sig nal process crate. One portable solution of new DAQ system can be applied for CAEN Digitizer desktop box DT5742\, 16+1 Channel 12 bit 5 GS/s Switche d Capacitor Digitizer. The CAEN Digitizer DT5742 has strong function combi ned scaler process and ADC process for the pulse. We can therefore not rel y on the VME chases with MVME CPU boards\, CEAN scaler board\, and CEAN pu lse process boards. Furthermore\, Digitizer desktop box DT5742 carries bui lt-in DRS4 chip mobile processor with a lot of strong functions. CEAN also provides software package CoMPASS for multiparametric DAQ software for Ph ysics Applications and communication sockets that can be accessed by other user’s applications. A Linux DAQ system contains local data analysis an d visualised data processor that can connect CEAN software package and “ Digitizer Desktop Box” through special socks and optical cable. A new "S OAP" package will be developed depend on QT GUI application and Digitizer desktop box DT5742.\n\nhttps://events01.synchrotron.org.au/event/160/contr ibutions/4897/ LOCATION:ANU URL:https://events01.synchrotron.org.au/event/160/contributions/4897/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2.3m Automation - Redesign a control system without changing any ( bespoke) hardware DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20221019T002000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20221019T004000Z DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260608T204640Z UID:indico-contribution-1336-4907@events01.synchrotron.org.au DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Ian Price (ANU)\nThe ANU 2.3m telescope was original ly built in the early 80's. Usage has evolved from observers on-site pushi ng buttons to remote operation with GUI interfaces for plant and instrumen t control\, and now fully autonomous operation. The hardware of the telesc ope and instrument control systems has remained largely unchanged but soft ware control systems have changed substantially. This is a brief overview of the automated observing control system\, which pulls various bespoke co mponents into a consolidated distributed control system. The primary objec tive of the project is to extend the working life of a useful\, but aging facility\, by 10 years.\n\nhttps://events01.synchrotron.org.au/event/160/c ontributions/4907/ LOCATION:ANU URL:https://events01.synchrotron.org.au/event/160/contributions/4907/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Renewal of Computer Systems at ANSTO Centre for Accelerator Scienc e DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20221019T000000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20221019T002000Z DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260608T204640Z UID:indico-contribution-1336-4900@events01.synchrotron.org.au DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Matthew Rees (ANSTO)\nThis talk will outline steps t hat are being taken at the ANSTO Centre for Accelerator Science (CAS) to r enew and restructure our ageing network and computer systems assets. This process is aimed at modernisation of CAS IT and OT infrastructure to faci litate more efficient collection\, storage and processing of electronic da ta\, providing staff and customers with greater overall system visibility and reinforcing a positive user experience.\n\nhttps://events01.synchrotro n.org.au/event/160/contributions/4900/ LOCATION:ANU URL:https://events01.synchrotron.org.au/event/160/contributions/4900/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Updating the 14UD control system at HIAF (ANU) DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20221019T004000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20221019T010000Z DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260608T204640Z UID:indico-contribution-1336-4898@events01.synchrotron.org.au DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Christian Notthoff (The Australian National Universi ty)\nThe current control system is based on an Ubuntu 12 (32 bit) server a nd EPICS version 3.14.11-dirty. The server provides EPICS IOC's to four VM E crates and a few arm based IOC's via tftp boot. All IOC's run the same i ocApp with different st.cmd and data base files to form the accelerator co ntrol system. In addition all control terminals are thick clients booting from the Ubuntu 12 server\, which provide a python based control screen to operate the accelerator.\nIn this contribution I will present our ideas f or restructuring/reprogramming the control system and operator screens.\nW e are planing to update EPICS to R7 where possible\, program a new operato r screen based on qeframework and alpine Linux\, and restructure the overa ll architecture utilising docker and Gitlab. The aim is to make the system independent of the underlying operating system and partially decentralise d (using three servers)\, so that a single server failure can be compensat ed by redistributing the services to the remaining servers. Gitlab's CI/CD tools seem to be a promising path to automate some of the maintenance and deployment tasks using git repositories to keep track of changes.\n\nhttp s://events01.synchrotron.org.au/event/160/contributions/4898/ LOCATION:ANU URL:https://events01.synchrotron.org.au/event/160/contributions/4898/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR