NSTX Control Room Display Wall S. Kaye, M. Cropper, S. Davis, E. Feibush, A. Finklestein, N. Galioto, S. Klasky, K. Li, G. Oliaro, T. Stevenson, G. Wallace, I. Zatz 9/22/03 Objective: To create a collaborative environment in the NSTX control room –Shared graphics, movies, logbook etc among control room computers, display wall –Establish a Gbit speed LAN in control room –Link up Macs and PCs (Xterms excluded) –Can be used for displays during run and at after-run meeting Initial system will be optimized for collaboration within control room –Users outside c.r. can possibly limit performance (at present) This should be considered an ongoing development project
Cost of System is Minimal “$40-60K seems like a good target”R. Goldston, ~10/02 EquipmentCostInc. Cost to NSTX 2 NEC projectors$21.6K0K(PICSIE) 2 ceiling mounts$ 0.6K0.6K 1 6x24 flat screen/frame$2.1K0K(already budgeted) 1 display computer$4K4K 1 collaboration comp. $2.2 K2.2K Gbit switch0K Gbit cables$1K1K Labor+misc$1K1K Total$8.8K Computer upgrades will speed up system (G5, Linux) “OK”(grimace)M. Ono, same mtg.
Minor Control Room Modifications Heating systems crew –Relocate air duct, EVEs alarm on screen wall –Install ceiling mounts, wiring for projectors –Install mount, wiring for display computer –Install screen Install drops for Gbit cables (N. Galioto)