Controls & software Andy Butterworth
RF-CS responsibilities Controls HW and automation PLC controls for RF power systems Digital hardware/firmware development for LLRF systems Software PLC supervision/interface to control system: FESA/SILECS Front-end FESA SW for LLRF equipment User interfaces (Inspector etc.)
Manpower RF-CS Controls HW & Automation Controls software 2 engineers 2 technicians Controls software 4 engineers (staff) 1 fellow (2017->)? 1 PJAS (->2017) 1 OP second job 1 future post LIU-ions
PSB Finemet Test stand for 180 power supplies and 150 amplifiers ready start 2017 Production of PLC systems Software Some software work left to do for LLRF (FESA3 back-port from LEIR) C16 cavity blowup White Rabbit B-train
LEIR Software synergy with PSB and ELENA Phase 1: replace existing system functionality Phase 2: 2 cavity control Manpower issue: same SW developer for LEIR, PSB & ELENA Committed to 1 July deadline
PS Software development for LLRF PS controls consolidation competes for manpower with other controls/automation projects
SPS New amplifier controls not yet defined Clear missing manpower (at least 1 FTE) for Siemens/Philips controls renovation
LINAC4 Controls installation complete Software for LLRF still to finish Currently SW developer on medium-term sick leave (temporarily replaced by manpower from LHC FESA migration)
Conclusions Software team can manage to follow LLRF developments if we obtain all promised manpower (post, fellow, replacement PJAS) LEIR software on track but tight for 1 July Must manage potential conflict with ELENA HW and automation team stretched due to many projects (Crabs, medical RFQ, multi-beam IOT…) Clear manpower hole for SPS 200 MHz upgrade if renovation of existing amplifier controls (at least 1 FTE) LINAC4 on track but short-term SW manpower issue