[Sneap] Unattended operation of accelerators [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]

[Karl von Reden]

Hi David,

We have been running our 3MV Tandetron in automatic mode overnight and 
weekends for ~18 years without many problems. The key has been to make 
sure that the system falls back to a safe standby mode in case of 
failure. That means that occasionally the data acquisition will stop and 
sit there until the operator comes in to fix what's wrong. Our operating 
system is Windows XP with LabVIEW and a mix of GPIB and Group-3 
fiber-optics I/O, so nothing special there. I'll be happy to give you 
more details.

Best,
-- Karl von Reden
NOSAMS Facility
kvonreden at whoi.edu

GARTON, David wrote:
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> Dear SNEAPERS,
> I am interested to hear from anyone who has any information on running 
> an HVEE Tandetron in an automatic mode overnight without staffing. We 
> are considering options to increase our sample throughput and setting 
> up to run automatically may be an option. Specifically, I would like 
> to hear from other HVEE Tandetron users but other accelerators may 
> have similar experiences. I really need to know how unattended 
> operation has been managed and if any problems have been encountered.
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> Regards,
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> *David Garton*
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> *Leader of Accelerator Operations*
> Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO)
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