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'''To-do list'''
  
* '''To-do list'''
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* Wiring
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** remove jumper box and cables and bring to F117 for rework - done
 +
** remove current-limiting resistor boxes, bring to F117 for rework - done
 +
** minimize summed coil voltage readouts, do most sums in PLC
 +
** implement early-warning quench/overvoltage detection in PLC
 +
** add separate readouts of splice and vapor-cooled lead voltages
 +
** combine splice and lead into one hardware quench/overvoltage protection channel using Newport controller
 +
** match and balance all current-limiting resistors, go back to original 100k Ohm matched resistors
 +
** read out voltage taps for quench detection and DAQ using separate resistor chain
 +
** will not go to active isolation for the upcoming coil
 +
** may need active isolation if passive isolation does not work
 +
** may implement active isolation in the hall
 +
** update wiring diagrams to "as built"
 +
** get diagrams and spec sheets to Fernando
 +
** understand signal clipping and interaction between readout modules, test and replace if necessary
 +
** minimize noise
  
** Wiring
+
* Danfysik power supply
*** remove jumper box and cables and bring to F117 for rework - done
+
** understand ramp-down mechanism
*** remove current-limiting resistor boxes, bring to F117 for rework - done
+
** UPS on Danfysik boards and contactor
*** minimize summed coil voltage readouts, do most sums in PLC
+
** measure fast dump resistors in power supply - done
*** implement early-warning quench/overvoltage detection in PLC
+
** eliminate 2V DC offset
*** add separate readouts of splice and vapor-cooled lead voltages
+
** fix slow dump - done
*** combine splice and lead into one hardware quench/overvoltage protection channel using Newport controller
+
** make more copies of full Danfysik power supply manual (get from Steve L)
*** match and balance all current-limiting resistors, go back to original 100k Ohm matched resistors
+
*** read out voltage taps for quench detection and DAQ using separate resistor chain
+
*** will not go to active isolation for the upcoming coil
+
*** may need active isolation if passive isolation does not work
+
*** may implement active isolation in the hall
+
*** update wiring diagrams to "as built"
+
*** get diagrams and spec sheets to Fernando
+
*** understand signal clipping and interaction between readout modules, test and replace if necessary
+
*** minimize noise
+
  
** Danfysik power supply
+
* Danfysik quench detector
*** understand ramp-down mechanism
+
** match and balance resistors
*** UPS on Danfysik boards and contactor
+
** revert channels used for splice/leads to normal coil balance mode
*** measure fast dump resistors in power supply - done
+
** install test points for gain/offset tuning
*** eliminate 2V DC offset
+
** install pots for external balance if unable to eliminate DC offset
*** fix slow dump - done
+
** note that max ramp rate in the hall is 10V / 20H = 0.5 A/sec
*** make more copies of full Danfysik power supply manual (get from Steve L)
+
  
** Danfysik quench detector
+
* USB device
*** match and balance resistors
+
** install voltage dividers to extend voltage range
*** revert channels used for splice/leads to normal coil balance mode
+
** rework Zener protection circuit
*** install test points for gain/offset tuning
+
*** install pots for external balance if unable to eliminate DC offset
+
*** note that max ramp rate in the hall is 10V / 20H = 0.5 A/sec
+
  
** USB device
+
* automated elog entries
*** install voltage dividers to extend voltage range
+
*** rework Zener protection circuit
+
  
** automated elog entries
+
* A-B HMI improvements
 
+
** additional HMI license, get second computer working
** A-B HMI improvements
+
** dual-redundant HMI server or another machine for the server
*** additional HMI license, get second computer working
+
** HMI development machine and license
*** dual-redundant HMI server or another machine for the server
+
** contact A-B salesman about licenses
*** HMI development machine and license
+
** change HMI database to MySql
*** contact A-B salesman about licenses
+
*** change HMI database to MySql
+
 
*** more pre-defined trend plots
 
*** more pre-defined trend plots
*** more HMI screens (may need license upgrade)
+
** more HMI screens (may need license upgrade)
*** simplify existing screens
+
** simplify existing screens
*** better indication of what caused fast/slow dump
+
** better indication of what caused fast/slow dump
  
** A-B PLC program improvements
+
* A-B PLC program improvements
*** simplify many operations
+
** simplify many operations
*** improve PLC early problem detection
+
** improve PLC early problem detection
*** improve PLC cryo control under varying CTF operating conditions
+
** improve PLC cryo control under varying CTF operating conditions
  
** improve cryo system
+
* improve cryo system
*** minimize ice buildup
+
** minimize ice buildup
*** more heating/insulation on N2 vent line
+
** more heating/insulation on N2 vent line
*** do we need cold traps?
+
** do we need cold traps?
*** do we need additional valves, check valves, bypasses, whatever?
+
** do we need additional valves, check valves, bypasses, whatever?
*** can we calibrate the C-glass sensors somehow?
+
** can we calibrate the C-glass sensors somehow?
  
  
* Basic questions
+
'''Basic questions'''
** what is causing blockage in vapor-cooled lead?
+
* what is causing blockage in vapor-cooled lead?
*** broken valve!
+
** broken valve!
** lag between field and current...are there turn-to-turn shorts in coil 1?
+
* lag between field and current...are there turn-to-turn shorts in coil 1?
*** maybe short, maybe eddy currents
+
** maybe short, maybe eddy currents
** what worked, what didn't for coil 1?
+
* what worked, what didn't for coil 1?
** what should we do differently for the next coil?
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* what should we do differently for the next coil?
*** will we open up coils 3 and 4?
+
** will we open up coils 3 and 4?
** what might we consider doing differently in the hall?
+
* what might we consider doing differently in the hall?
 
** do we want an independent review of our fast (and slow) dump strategy and system?
 
** do we want an independent review of our fast (and slow) dump strategy and system?
** have we documented our experience?
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* have we documented our experience?
** sub-coil inductances
+
* sub-coil inductances
*** measure with inductance meter on the platform
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** measure with inductance meter on the platform
*** inductance seen on splices
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** inductance seen on splices
** did we ever implement guard shack notification?
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* did we ever implement guard shack notification?

Revision as of 11:55, 19 January 2011

To-do list

  • Wiring
    • remove jumper box and cables and bring to F117 for rework - done
    • remove current-limiting resistor boxes, bring to F117 for rework - done
    • minimize summed coil voltage readouts, do most sums in PLC
    • implement early-warning quench/overvoltage detection in PLC
    • add separate readouts of splice and vapor-cooled lead voltages
    • combine splice and lead into one hardware quench/overvoltage protection channel using Newport controller
    • match and balance all current-limiting resistors, go back to original 100k Ohm matched resistors
    • read out voltage taps for quench detection and DAQ using separate resistor chain
    • will not go to active isolation for the upcoming coil
    • may need active isolation if passive isolation does not work
    • may implement active isolation in the hall
    • update wiring diagrams to "as built"
    • get diagrams and spec sheets to Fernando
    • understand signal clipping and interaction between readout modules, test and replace if necessary
    • minimize noise
  • Danfysik power supply
    • understand ramp-down mechanism
    • UPS on Danfysik boards and contactor
    • measure fast dump resistors in power supply - done
    • eliminate 2V DC offset
    • fix slow dump - done
    • make more copies of full Danfysik power supply manual (get from Steve L)
  • Danfysik quench detector
    • match and balance resistors
    • revert channels used for splice/leads to normal coil balance mode
    • install test points for gain/offset tuning
    • install pots for external balance if unable to eliminate DC offset
    • note that max ramp rate in the hall is 10V / 20H = 0.5 A/sec
  • USB device
    • install voltage dividers to extend voltage range
    • rework Zener protection circuit
  • automated elog entries
  • A-B HMI improvements
    • additional HMI license, get second computer working
    • dual-redundant HMI server or another machine for the server
    • HMI development machine and license
    • contact A-B salesman about licenses
    • change HMI database to MySql
      • more pre-defined trend plots
    • more HMI screens (may need license upgrade)
    • simplify existing screens
    • better indication of what caused fast/slow dump
  • A-B PLC program improvements
    • simplify many operations
    • improve PLC early problem detection
    • improve PLC cryo control under varying CTF operating conditions
  • improve cryo system
    • minimize ice buildup
    • more heating/insulation on N2 vent line
    • do we need cold traps?
    • do we need additional valves, check valves, bypasses, whatever?
    • can we calibrate the C-glass sensors somehow?


Basic questions

  • what is causing blockage in vapor-cooled lead?
    • broken valve!
  • lag between field and current...are there turn-to-turn shorts in coil 1?
    • maybe short, maybe eddy currents
  • what worked, what didn't for coil 1?
  • what should we do differently for the next coil?
    • will we open up coils 3 and 4?
  • what might we consider doing differently in the hall?
    • do we want an independent review of our fast (and slow) dump strategy and system?
  • have we documented our experience?
  • sub-coil inductances
    • measure with inductance meter on the platform
    • inductance seen on splices
  • did we ever implement guard shack notification?