Using Internet/Intranet Technology for Beamline Control in Synchrotron Radiation Facilities
Title: Using Internet/Intranet Technology for Beamline Control in Synchrotron Radiation Facilities
Abstract: This research explores the use of Internet/Intranet technology and Java programming to create a distributed control system for a synchrotron radiation facility's beamline. The system is designed to control a variable included angle grating monochromator beamline, which is a crucial component in the facility. The control logic is divided into two parts: an ActiveX server that manages the hardware and a user interface that is distributed on Intranet/Internet. The ActiveX server runs on a beamline control computer and interacts with the hardware units through a set of form windows. The user interface, which can be a standalone program or a web-based page coded in Java, allows users to query the states of the beamline units and send driving commands. This innovative approach significantly improves the control system's flexibility, stability, and ease of use, making it suitable for large-scale facilities like synchrotron radiation laboratories.
Main Research Question: Can Internet/Intranet technology and Java programming be used to create a distributed control system for a synchrotron radiation facility's beamline, improving the system's flexibility, stability, and ease of use?
Methodology: The research team developed a distributed control system for a synchrotron radiation facility's beamline using Internet/Intranet technology and Java programming. The system was designed to control a variable included angle grating monochromator beamline. The control logic was divided into two parts: an ActiveX server that managed the hardware and a user interface that was distributed on Intranet/Internet. The ActiveX server ran on a beamline control computer and interacted with the hardware units through a set of form windows. The user interface, which could be a standalone program or a web-based page coded in Java, allowed users to query the states of the beamline units and send driving commands.
Results: The research team successfully developed and implemented a distributed control system for a synchrotron radiation facility's beamline using Internet/Intranet technology and Java programming. The system was able to control the variable included angle grating monochromator beamline effectively, improving the facility's overall performance and efficiency. The distributed nature of the system allowed for greater flexibility and ease of use, as users could access the control interface from anywhere on the Intranet/Internet.
Implications: The use of Internet/Intranet technology and Java programming for beamline control in synchrotron radiation facilities has significant implications. The innovative approach improves the control system's flexibility, stability, and ease of use, making it suitable for large-scale facilities like synchrotron radiation laboratories. Additionally, the research highlights the potential of using similar technologies for controlling other complex systems in various fields, such as manufacturing, healthcare, and transportation.
Link to Article: https://arxiv.org/abs/0111008v1 Authors: arXiv ID: 0111008v1