1. September 29,2005 LHC@FNAL 1 Trip to JLAB MCC September 27, 2005

2. 9/29/05 LHC@FNAL 2 Information from Trip on TD server tdserver1.fnal.gov\personnel\lamm\web site documents\trip to JLAB Sept 27 2005 tdserver1.fnal.gov\personnel\lamm\web site documents\trip to JLAB Sept 27 2005 Information includes: Information includes: PhotosPhotos Control Room drawingsControl Room drawings Documentation about equipment etc.Documentation about equipment etc.

3. 9/29/05 LHC@FNAL 3 Introductory Information LocationLocation Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, Newport News Va Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, Newport News Va Date and time of visitDate and time of visit Sept 27, 2005 11-17 hours Sept 27, 2005 11-17 hours Names of visitors and hostsNames of visitors and hosts Mike Spata, Tom Oren, Mike Epps Mike Spata, Tom Oren, Mike Epps

4. 9/29/05 LHC@FNAL 4 Site Visit questions: Introductory Information Overview of projectOverview of project Overhaul existing Main Control Room Space Overhaul existing Main Control Room Space Purpose of the control roomPurpose of the control room Accelerator Main Control Room Accelerator Main Control Room Analogous to Fermilab MCCAnalogous to Fermilab MCC List of activities during the visitList of activities during the visit Visit control room Visit control room Discuss planning for control room upgrade Discuss planning for control room upgrade

5. 9/29/05 LHC@FNAL 5 “Before” Photos Note: Shared Room AC with electronics racks: 60 deg F air coming out of floor

6. 9/29/05 LHC@FNAL 6 Physical Layout

7. 9/29/05 LHC@FNAL 7 Construction Photos

8. 9/29/05 LHC@FNAL 8 Used software provided by console vendor for layout (Evans Consoles)

9. 9/29/05 LHC@FNAL 9 “After Photos”

10. 9/29/05 LHC@FNAL 10 “After Photos”

11. 9/29/05 LHC@FNAL 11 Physical Layout Describe the consoleDescribe the console Banks of flat screen centers Banks of flat screen centers Main video wall Main video wall LCD and plasma screens connected to cameras LCD and plasma screens connected to cameras Take photos of the control roomTake photos of the control room Many…see tdserver Many…see tdserver Describe the screens (size, position, number of)Describe the screens (size, position, number of)

12. 9/29/05 LHC@FNAL 12 Physical Layout Describe the lightingDescribe the lighting Florescence (Full Spectrum Lighting) Florescence (Full Spectrum Lighting) Quantum settings Quantum settings Pendant lighting to reduce glare Pendant lighting to reduce glare Describe the flooringDescribe the flooring False floor 2 x 2 ft 2 staggered anti-static 2 x 2 carpet tiled, glued False floor 2 x 2 ft 2 staggered anti-static 2 x 2 carpet tiled, glued CeilingCeiling 2 x 2 hanging tiles 2 x 2 hanging tiles Describe the noise controlDescribe the noise control Ceiling tiles, local noise reduction for electronics racks Ceiling tiles, local noise reduction for electronics racks

13. 9/29/05 LHC@FNAL 13 Hardware and Software Describe the PCsDescribe the PCs HP UNIX boxes HP UNIX boxes Jupiter system is a PC Jupiter system is a PC Describe the monitorsDescribe the monitors Flat screens Flat screens Video wall is projection scream DLP (digital light processing technology) Video wall is projection scream DLP (digital light processing technology) Describe the communication equipmentDescribe the communication equipment Web Cams (no), Access Grid (no), Head sets (no), Video conferencing equipment (no) Web Cams (no), Access Grid (no), Head sets (no), Video conferencing equipment (no) Describe the application softwareDescribe the application software Instant messenger, wikis, application sharing? Instant messenger, wikis, application sharing? No specific information No specific information

14. 9/29/05 LHC@FNAL 14 Networking and Security What is the speed on the transfer link?What is the speed on the transfer link? 1GB Ethernet on site (server speed limiting factor) 1GB Ethernet on site (server speed limiting factor) How far is the data sent? ¼ mileHow far is the data sent? ¼ mile Is there a dedicated link? (no)Is there a dedicated link? (no) How many users are connected?How many users are connected? Three counting houses occasional outside users Three counting houses occasional outside users What security is being used?What security is being used? Password protection user has authorization to do certain tasks including controlling beam, crew chief can authorize additional Password protection user has authorization to do certain tasks including controlling beam, crew chief can authorize additional

15. 9/29/05 LHC@FNAL 15 Video Wall Two vendorsTwo vendors Christie Christie Rear Screen projectorRear Screen projector 4 X 2 matrix 4 X 2 matrix Control hardwareControl hardware Jupiter (model Fusion9800) Jupiter (model Fusion9800) PC basedPC based Takes inputs from PC, other Analog-Digital devicesTakes inputs from PC, other Analog-Digital devices

16. 9/29/05 LHC@FNAL 16 Cost to build and administer What is the cost break down (to build it) ? ~$400K M&S agreed to provide us WBS What is the cost break down (to build it) ? ~$400K M&S agreed to provide us WBS Saved money by having JLAB do project integration Saved money by having JLAB do project integration What is the administration cost (people)? (small) What is the administration cost (people)? (small)

17. 9/29/05 LHC@FNAL 17 Cost to build and administer Have there been many upgrades? Have there been many upgrades? 1 year old they are fine tuning furniture location (very easy to do)1 year old they are fine tuning furniture location (very easy to do) How long did it take to build? How long did it take to build? See slides on time lineSee slides on time line 1 ½ years from proposal to install 1 ½ years from proposal to install Actual constructionActual construction Ceiling and AC done “on the side” Ceiling and AC done “on the side” Everything else 3 weeks (very well coordinated) Everything else 3 weeks (very well coordinated)

18. 9/29/05 LHC@FNAL 18 Anecdotal Information What was received well? What was received well? Everyone loves itEveryone loves it What did not work? What did not work? No major problems, sound proofing of AC still problematicNo major problems, sound proofing of AC still problematic What do you wish for now, that it is built? What do you wish for now, that it is built? Fine tuning…Fine tuning… What would you do different? ??? What would you do different? ??? Do you have plans to upgrade? PC upgrade Do you have plans to upgrade? PC upgrade