Control system renewal for efficient operation in RIKEN 18 GHz electron cyclotron resonance ion source.
A Uchiyama1, K Ozeki1, Y Higurashi1
1RIKEN Nishina Center, 2-1 Hirosawa, Wako, Saitama 351-0198, Japan.
The Review of Scientific Instruments
|March 3, 2016
Summary
The 18 GHz electron cyclotron resonance ion source (ECRIS) control system at RIBF was upgraded to EPICS for improved efficiency. A new operational log system was developed to support ion source operations.
Area of Science:
- Nuclear Physics
- Accelerator Technology
- Control Systems Engineering
Background:
- The RIKEN 18 GHz electron cyclotron resonance ion source (ECRIS) is crucial for producing medium-mass heavy ions at the Radioactive Ion Beam Factory (RIBF).
- The existing control system (CS) for the 18 GHz ECRIS is an independent, non-EPICS-based system, unlike the EPICS-integrated systems used in most RIBF components.
- This disparity hinders efficient and effective operation of the ion source and the broader accelerator complex.
Purpose of the Study:
- To modernize the 18 GHz ECRIS control system by integrating it with the Experimental Physics and Industrial Control System (EPICS).
- To enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness of the 18 GHz ECRIS and its integration within the RIBF accelerator complex.
- To introduce new functionalities, such as an operational log system, to support the 18 GHz ECRIS.
Main Methods:
- Construction of a new 18 GHz ECRIS control system utilizing programmable logic controllers (PLCs) with embedded EPICS technology.
- Integration of the renewed control system with the existing EPICS infrastructure at the RIBF.
- Development and implementation of an operational log system as a novel feature within the upgraded control system.
Main Results:
- Successful construction and implementation of an EPICS-based control system for the 18 GHz ECRIS.
- The new system enables seamless integration with other RIBF control systems, improving overall operational coherence.
- A new operational log system was developed and integrated, providing enhanced support for monitoring and managing 18 GHz ECRIS operations.
Conclusions:
- The upgrade of the 18 GHz ECRIS control system to EPICS significantly enhances operational efficiency and integration within the RIBF.
- The implementation of programmable logic controllers with embedded EPICS technology provides a robust and modern control solution.
- The newly developed operational log system offers valuable support for the day-to-day management and optimization of the 18 GHz ECRIS.
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