Author: Kroflic, Z.
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MOPC147 Timing System for MedAustron Based on Off-The-Shelf MRF Transport Layer 424
 
  • R. Tavcar, J. Dedič, Z. Kroflic, R. Štefanič
    Cosylab, Ljubljana, Slovenia
  • J. Gutleber
    CERN, Geneva, Switzerland
 
  MedAustron is a new particle accelerator-based ion beam research and therapy centre under construction in Wiener Neustadt, Austria. The timing system for its synchrotron-based accelerator is being developed in close collaboration with Cosylab. We have usedμResearch Finland (MRF) transfer layer and designed and implemented a generic, reusable high-level logic above transport layer inside the generator and receiver FPGA to fulfill machine specific requirements which exceed MRF's original high-level logic capabilities. The new timing system is suitable for small to mid-size accelerators. Its functionalities include support for virtual accelerators and a rich selection of event response mechanisms. The timing system uses a combination of a real-time link for downstream events and a non-real-time link for upstream messaging and non time-critical communication. This article explains the benefits of building a timing system on a proven, stable timing transport layer and describes the high-level services provided by MedAustron timing system.