Data acquisition workstation for Oak Ridge Electron Linear Accelerator

Journal Article · Thu Apr 01 04:00:00 EST 1993 · IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers); (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1109/23.212335· OSTI ID:6535976

Todd, J H; Rooney, B D; Spencer, R H; Weston, L W ^[1]

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1. Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (United States)

A new multiparameter data acquisition system for the Oak Ridge Electron Linear Accelerator (ORELA) was developed, fabricated and tested. This system uses an IBM PS/2 Model 80-111 personal computer and a data handler with a 2048-word buffer. The buffer can accept data at a rate exceeding one million events per second in bursts of 512 words of 64-bits in length. The acquisition system, limited by software, can acquire data from 1, 2, or 3 digitizers; multiplex up to 4 detectors; read and control up to 16 scalers or registers; and output up to 32 dc logic lines that can be used to control external instrumentation. Software was developed for the OS/2 operating system, supporting multiparameter data storage for up to three million channels. Data can be collected in a background mode to make the computer available for other tasks while collecting data. The system also supports multiparameter biasing and can collect, crunch, and store data at rates of 30,000 events per second, each event containing up to 64-bits of information. A technical manual, ORNL/TM-11454, covering the use of the system has been published.

• OSTI ID: 6535976
• Journal Information: IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers); (United States), Journal Name: IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers); (United States) Vol. 40:2; ISSN 0018-9499; ISSN IETNAE
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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