Abstract
In order to produce pulsed electron beam with the energy of 17.5 GeV, the European X-ray Free Electron Laser (XFEL) linear accelerator is under construction. The XFEL accelerator will contain the linear accelerator (linac) and the injector. The XFEL cryogenic distribution system supplies the linac and the injector with cooling helium. The cryogenic supply of the linac is separated in parallel cryogenic sections called ‘strings’.Operation of the XFEL cryogenic distribution system is under the process control system for Experimental Physics and Industrial Control System (EPICS). A complementary component of EPICS is the Open Source software suit CSS (Control System Studio) providing an integrated engineering, maintenance and operating tools for EPICS as well as human machine interface. Cryogenic instrumentation used for operation and diagnostic is connected to PROFIBUS. More than 300 PROFIBUS nodes control the XFEL cryogenic system. DESY introduced the monitoring system based on Field Device Tool (FDT). FDT framework contains Data Tool Management (DTM) applications to examine the correct installation and configuration of all PROFIBUS nodes in real time.This paper describes the control system for the XFEL cryogenic distribution system including all steps from engineering to the pre-service tests.
Highlights
The European X-ray Free Electron Laser (XFEL), which will be operated as research facility for multiple users, is currently under construction at DESY, Hamburg
Operation of the XFEL cryogenic distribution system is under the process control system for Experimental Physics and Industrial Control System (EPICS)
This paper describes the control system for the XFEL cryogenic distribution system including all steps from engineering to the pre-service tests
Summary
The European X-ray Free Electron Laser (XFEL), which will be operated as research facility for multiple users, is currently under construction at DESY, Hamburg. CSS is used for all tasks e.g. projecting, programming and operating It replaces the previous X-Window based tools of the EPICS software suite. Each component of the XFEL cryogenic distribution system is equipped with its own control system structure which comprises individual EPICS IOCs and PROFIBUS links. This structure facilitates independent operations during commissioning and in the operation phase. Ethernet to PROFIBUS gateways provide access to the PROFIBUS components for the condition monitoring application and for PROFIBUS diagnostics. These are installed in the same location outside the XFEL tunnel. All valves’ positioners and most sensors are connected through PROFIBUS PA which provides power
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