Open AccessThe NSTX Central Instrumentation and Control System
Author(s) -
G. Oliaro,
J. Dong,
K. Tindall,
P. Sichta
Publication year - 1999
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.2172/15140
Subject(s) - instrumentation (computer programming) , interface (matter) , control system , data acquisition , synchronization (alternating current) , process (computing) , plasma , computer science , systems engineering , engineering , operating system , physics , electrical engineering , telecommunications , bubble , quantum mechanics , maximum bubble pressure method , channel (broadcasting)
Earlier this year the National Spherical Torus Experiment (NSTX) at the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory achieved ''first plasma''. The Central Instrumentation and Control System was used to support plasma operations. Major elements of the system include the Process Control System, Plasma Control System, Network System, Data Acquisition System, and Synchronization System. This paper will focus on the Process Control System. Topics include the architecture, hardware interface, operator interface, data management, and system performance