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Autopilot regulation for the Linac4 H$^−$ ion source
Linac4 is a 160 MeV H$^−$ linear accelerator part of the upgrade of the LHC injector chain. Its cesiated surface H$^−$ source is designed to provide a beam intensity of 40-50mA. It is operated with periodical Cs-injection at typically 30 days intervals [1] and this implies that the beam parameters w...
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Acceso en línea: | https://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.4995732 http://cds.cern.ch/record/2319370 |
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author | Voulgarakis, G Lettry, J Mattei, S Lefort, B Correia Costa, V J |
author_facet | Voulgarakis, G Lettry, J Mattei, S Lefort, B Correia Costa, V J |
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description | Linac4 is a 160 MeV H$^−$ linear accelerator part of the upgrade of the LHC injector chain. Its cesiated surface H$^−$ source is designed to provide a beam intensity of 40-50mA. It is operated with periodical Cs-injection at typically 30 days intervals [1] and this implies that the beam parameters will slowly evolve during operation. Autopilot is a control software package extending CERN developed Inspector framework. The aim of Autopilot is to automatize the mandatory optimization and cesiation processes and to derive performance indicators, thus keeping human intervention minimal. Autopilot has been developed by capitalizing on the experience from manually operating the source. It comprises various algorithms running in real-time, which have been devised to: • Optimize the ion source performance by regulation of H2 injection, RF power and frequency. • Describe the performance of the source with performance indicators, which can be easily understood by operators. • Identify failures, try to recover the nominal operation and send warning in case of deviation from nominal operation. • Make the performance indicators remotely available through Web pages. Autopilot is at the same level of hierarchy as an operator, in the CERN infrastructure. This allows the combination of all ion source devices, providing the required flexibility. Autopilot is executed in a dedicated server, ensuring unique and centralized control, yet allowing multiple operators to interact at runtime, always coordinating between them. Autopilot aims at flexibility, adaptability, portability and scalability, and can be extended to other components of CERN’s accelerators. In this paper, a detailed description of the Autopilot algorithms is presented, along with first results of operating the Linac4 H$^−$ Ion Source with Autopilot. |
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spelling | oai-inspirehep.net-16742762019-09-30T06:29:59Zdoi:10.1063/1.4995732http://cds.cern.ch/record/2319370engVoulgarakis, GLettry, JMattei, SLefort, BCorreia Costa, V JAutopilot regulation for the Linac4 H$^−$ ion sourceAccelerators and Storage RingsLinac4 is a 160 MeV H$^−$ linear accelerator part of the upgrade of the LHC injector chain. Its cesiated surface H$^−$ source is designed to provide a beam intensity of 40-50mA. It is operated with periodical Cs-injection at typically 30 days intervals [1] and this implies that the beam parameters will slowly evolve during operation. Autopilot is a control software package extending CERN developed Inspector framework. The aim of Autopilot is to automatize the mandatory optimization and cesiation processes and to derive performance indicators, thus keeping human intervention minimal. Autopilot has been developed by capitalizing on the experience from manually operating the source. It comprises various algorithms running in real-time, which have been devised to: • Optimize the ion source performance by regulation of H2 injection, RF power and frequency. • Describe the performance of the source with performance indicators, which can be easily understood by operators. • Identify failures, try to recover the nominal operation and send warning in case of deviation from nominal operation. • Make the performance indicators remotely available through Web pages. Autopilot is at the same level of hierarchy as an operator, in the CERN infrastructure. This allows the combination of all ion source devices, providing the required flexibility. Autopilot is executed in a dedicated server, ensuring unique and centralized control, yet allowing multiple operators to interact at runtime, always coordinating between them. Autopilot aims at flexibility, adaptability, portability and scalability, and can be extended to other components of CERN’s accelerators. In this paper, a detailed description of the Autopilot algorithms is presented, along with first results of operating the Linac4 H$^−$ Ion Source with Autopilot.oai:inspirehep.net:16742762017 |
spellingShingle | Accelerators and Storage Rings Voulgarakis, G Lettry, J Mattei, S Lefort, B Correia Costa, V J Autopilot regulation for the Linac4 H$^−$ ion source |
title | Autopilot regulation for the Linac4 H$^−$ ion source |
title_full | Autopilot regulation for the Linac4 H$^−$ ion source |
title_fullStr | Autopilot regulation for the Linac4 H$^−$ ion source |
title_full_unstemmed | Autopilot regulation for the Linac4 H$^−$ ion source |
title_short | Autopilot regulation for the Linac4 H$^−$ ion source |
title_sort | autopilot regulation for the linac4 h$^−$ ion source |
topic | Accelerators and Storage Rings |
url | https://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.4995732 http://cds.cern.ch/record/2319370 |
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