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NSTX Control Room Display Wall S. Kaye , M. Cropper, S. Davis, E. Feibush, A. Finklestein, N. Galioto, S. Klasky, K. Li, G. Oliaro, T. Stevenson, G. Wallace, I. Zatz 9/22/03. Objective: To create a collaborative environment in the NSTX control room
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NSTX Control Room Display WallS. Kaye, M. Cropper, S. Davis, E. Feibush, A. Finklestein, N. Galioto, S. Klasky, K. Li, G. Oliaro, T. Stevenson, G. Wallace, I. Zatz9/22/03 • Objective: To create a collaborative environment in the NSTX control room • Shared graphics, movies, logbook etc among control room computers, display wall • Establish a Gbit speed LAN in control room • Link up Macs and PCs (Xterms excluded) • Can be used for displays during run and at after-run meeting • Initial system will be optimized for collaboration within control room • Users outside c.r. can possibly limit performance (at present) • This should be considered an ongoing development project
Cost of System is Minimal “$40-60K seems like a good target” R. Goldston, ~10/02 “OK” (grimace) M. Ono, same mtg. Equipment Cost Inc. Cost to NSTX 2 NEC projectors $21.6K 0K (PICSIE) 2 ceiling mounts $ 0.6K 0.6K 1 6x24 flat screen/frame $2.1K 0K (already budgeted) 1 display computer $4K 4K 1 collaboration comp. $2.2 K 2.2K Gbit switch 0K Gbit cables $1K 1K Labor+misc $1K 1K Total $8.8K Computer upgrades will speed up system (G5, Linux)
Minor Control Room Modifications • Heating systems crew • Relocate air duct, EVEs alarm on screen wall • Install ceiling mounts, wiring for projectors • Install mount, wiring for display computer • Install screen • Install drops for Gbit cables (N. Galioto)