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* Fiber test stand - Beni reported no DAQ problems since typo fixed in startup file a number of weeks ago.
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* Fiber test stand - Beni reported no DAQ problems since a typo was fixed in startup file a few months ago.
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* Electronics
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* Electronics (Fernando, Chris, Dave D)
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** The F1 TDC chip order is out, about $195k, 14 weeks delivery, 20% extras.  This is the last time the chips can be ordered, as the production line is being shut down.
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** CTB boards are being fabricated, and bids for the SD boards are coming in.
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** The TI is running with multiple boards and in a multi-crate system (or will be soon).
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** GTB and SSB designs not started yet, waiting for CTP's.  TS design still in the future.
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** PCI-based TI card ready, libraries written, being integrated into Coda 2 by Dave A.
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** With CLAS startup Ben is again working on Hall D stuff.
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** Many GUI's and test stands being developed.
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** CNU is looking for students to work on the trigger system.
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* DAQ
 
* DAQ
 
** Dave A reported on progress with the GE FANUC Core-Duo Intel-based VME single board computer.  He recently received driver source from GE and can now customize the board to run any way he wants.
 
** Dave A reported on progress with the GE FANUC Core-Duo Intel-based VME single board computer.  He recently received driver source from GE and can now customize the board to run any way he wants.
 
** Graham reported EMU progress - EB now logs via cMsg, handles recovery better, and the ER is coming soon.
 
** Graham reported EMU progress - EB now logs via cMsg, handles recovery better, and the ER is coming soon.
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** Graham also reported that Coda3 development is no in the 6 GeV hardening budget, not in the 12 GeV project, which means it should be easier to hire the two FTE's that have been approved for the DAQ group, although the hiring is still not approved.
 
** Vardan is almost done modifying AFECS to no longer use the external package JADE, i.e. all agent management software is written at JLab.
 
** Vardan is almost done modifying AFECS to no longer use the external package JADE, i.e. all agent management software is written at JLab.

Revision as of 12:22, 13 November 2008

Agenda

  • Announcements - room uncertain for the next few meetings
  • Review of minutes from 3-Oct-2008 meeting (29-Oct meeting was canceled)
  • Report from EPICS collaboration meeting (Padua) and PCaPAC conference (Ljubljana) (see GlueX-doc-1159-v1) - Elliott
  • Update on fiber test, electronics, trigger, DAQ, etc - Many people


Time/Location

Note different room

Wed 12-Nov-2008 1:30pm CC L207


Announcements

Next Meeting

26-Nov-2008 room TBD

(unless everyone is gone for Thanksgiving!)


New Action Items from this Meeting

Minutes

Attendees: Elliott W, Dave D, Chris C, Carl T, Dave A, Graham H, Dave L, Simon T, Fernando B, Alex S, Jim S.


Report from EPICS Collaboration Meeting and PCaPAC Conference

Elliott presented results from the two meetings plus pictures of Padua, Venice and Ljubljana. See slides for more details.

  • EPICS meeting included a two-day tutorial.




Progress Reports

  • Fiber test stand - Beni reported no DAQ problems since a typo was fixed in startup file a few months ago.
  • Electronics (Fernando, Chris, Dave D)
    • The F1 TDC chip order is out, about $195k, 14 weeks delivery, 20% extras. This is the last time the chips can be ordered, as the production line is being shut down.
    • CTB boards are being fabricated, and bids for the SD boards are coming in.
    • The TI is running with multiple boards and in a multi-crate system (or will be soon).
    • GTB and SSB designs not started yet, waiting for CTP's. TS design still in the future.
    • PCI-based TI card ready, libraries written, being integrated into Coda 2 by Dave A.
    • With CLAS startup Ben is again working on Hall D stuff.
    • Many GUI's and test stands being developed.
    • CNU is looking for students to work on the trigger system.
  • DAQ
    • Dave A reported on progress with the GE FANUC Core-Duo Intel-based VME single board computer. He recently received driver source from GE and can now customize the board to run any way he wants.
    • Graham reported EMU progress - EB now logs via cMsg, handles recovery better, and the ER is coming soon.
    • Graham also reported that Coda3 development is no in the 6 GeV hardening budget, not in the 12 GeV project, which means it should be easier to hire the two FTE's that have been approved for the DAQ group, although the hiring is still not approved.
    • Vardan is almost done modifying AFECS to no longer use the external package JADE, i.e. all agent management software is written at JLab.
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