1. André Augustinus 10 September 2001 Common Applications to Prototype A two way learning process

2. André Augustinus 10 September 2001DCS workshop2 Introduction  Why seeking common solutions? Avoid duplication of work in the detectors More efficient support from experts Bulk purchase may reduce hardware costs Spares can be shared; thus less spares Easier maintenance, very important in the longer term future Aim for a coherent, homogeneous DCS

3. André Augustinus 10 September 2001DCS workshop3 Common Solutions  Try to find communalities across detectors Need requirements  Look what solutions already exist or are proposed In ALICE In other experiments (JCOP) In the accelerator and services

4. André Augustinus 10 September 2001DCS workshop4 Common Solutions  Currently we concentrate on the process level of DCS  For solutions we concentrate on: CERN accepted commercial solutions CERN supported solutions (IT/CO, JCOP, …)

5. André Augustinus 10 September 2001DCS workshop5 Prototyping  We would like to participate actively in the prototyping: To learn the problems one might encounter To learn and test current technologies

6. André Augustinus 10 September 2001DCS workshop6 Prototyping  How will we proceed Participate actively in getting clear requirements This usually involves several iterations Based on the requirements, propose a solution that would fulfill the requirements (with help of experts in e.g. IT/CO) If accepted, provide support for the implementation and commissioning Collect feedback

7. André Augustinus 10 September 2001DCS workshop7 Objectives  The objectives of prototyping Validate current ideas Ease of implementation and maintenance Evaluate performance and reliability issues Evaluate scalability Validate possible “final solutions” on “real systems”

8. André Augustinus 10 September 2001DCS workshop8 Objectives  The objectives of prototyping Compose a “catalogue” of tested and supported solutions, easy to implement and maintain Guidelines Framework, examples  Inconveniences: To start it might be heavy on resources (manpower, money and time), but it’s not a waste, it is an investment System might at first be “over-dimensioned”

9. André Augustinus 10 September 2001DCS workshop9 Current status  Currently concentrating mainly on the process level of DCS  Two pilots: TPC High Voltage Low Voltage Cooling Fieldcage (drift field) HMPID High Voltage Low Voltage Fluid system

10. André Augustinus 10 September 2001DCS workshop10 Current status (HMPID)  Started well before the central team existed  Gained a lot of experience with hardware and software that is most likely to be used more generally in ALICE CAEN HV, PLC (Siemens), PVSS, DIM, SMI  Should make this expertise available to a wider public (even outside ALICE)  We learn more from them then they from us

11. André Augustinus 10 September 2001DCS workshop11 Current status (TPC)  Established first contacts with the various sub-systems: HV, LV, cooling and Fieldcage  High and Low Voltage: Based on tests and surveys the TPC found a devices that satisfied their needs: ISEG for HV and Wiener for LV We are currently investigating how these devices can fit in the global DCS picture (mainly a communication issue)

12. André Augustinus 10 September 2001DCS workshop12 Current status (TPC)  Cooling: A test system has been built and is in principle running. But might not be the most optimal choice to apply to the “final system” In the process of gathering more detailed requirements Based on this we should be able to propose a solution applicable to the “final system”; and adaptable to other detector needs

13. André Augustinus 10 September 2001DCS workshop13 Current status (TPC)  Fieldcage: HV Power Supply, Current monitor, Cooling, Internal safety Most advanced as far as our involvement is concerned. Currently refining the user requirements for the system. We are preparing a third iteration. Close to proposing a solution that in principle should be a “final solution”. The prototype control system should be running by the end of the year.

14. André Augustinus 10 September 2001DCS workshop14 Current status (Testlab)  Announced in May, but little progress during summer Siemens PLC is installed  Foreseen in the near future: More “typical” hardware to be installed Develop simple demo-applications  Goals: Get acquainted with hardware and software Use as a development platform for prototypes

15. André Augustinus 10 September 2001DCS workshop15 Future developments  Continue work on pilots  Start work on a “vertical slice” of ALICE Build a control system from the hardware up to the highest level Validate the proposed architecture of the DCS (see a later talk)

16. André Augustinus 10 September 2001DCS workshop16 Conclusions  Inform us on what you are doing  We need your requirements You’ll be getting more questionnaires You’ll be invited for meetings You’ll get examples/instructions to prepare your URD  The ideal DCS would have for all systems standard solutions, no “special cases”.

17. André Augustinus 10 September 2001DCS workshop17 Conclusions  We will not force you into a solution that will not match your requirements  We might be annoying you now, but you will profit from it in the long run  We are a collaboration