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http://dx.doi.org/10.5757/JKVS.2008.17.1.058

Implementation of EPICS based control system for KSTAR Current Lead System  

Kim, Myung-Kyu (National Fusion Research Institute(NFRI))
Baek, S.H. (National Fusion Research Institute(NFRI))
Kim, K.H. (National Fusion Research Institute(NFRI))
Park, M.K. (National Fusion Research Institute(NFRI))
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Journal of the Korean Vacuum Society / v.17, no.1, 2008 , pp. 58-66 More about this Journal
Abstract
The KSTAR Current Lead System(CLS) with network based real-time distributed control system is implemented using an EPICS as a middle-ware software. The current lead system transfers current from magnet power supplies to superconducting magnet system and simultaneously supply the coolant to maintain superconducting state. To control the CLS at main control room an EPICS IOC server is installed in local control area. Using this server, it is able to be controlled and monitored the system in main control room through operator interface(OPI) which uses "caget" to read status and "caput" to write command with a unique name called PV. The EPICS IOC is developed using "ether-ip" driver to communicate with PLC. Also we achieved satisfactory results in operation and stability aspects from a long period commissioning test.
Keywords
KSTAR; current lead system; control system; EPICS;
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