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Description
ICONE is a pre-project that aims to develop an innovative compact neutron source using HiCANS technology (High-Current Accelerator-driven Neutrons Sources). The CEA IRFU, thanks to its extensive experience with various accelerators such as SPIRAL2, ESS, IPHI, and SARAF, is responsible for the design of the Linac. This presentation will introduce our updated software and hardware platforms that are currently in use or in test and planned for implementation on ICONE.
On the software side, we will use EPNix, an EPICS environment based on Nix. This platform will facilitate the installation of all phoebus galaxy software packages (alarm, save-and-restore …etc) and the deployment of EPICS IOCs. On the hardware front, we will use the MTCA.4 platform, which includes NAT crates, IOxOS, and D-TACQ acquisition cards for fast data acquisition. The timing system will be managed by MRF cards. Siemens PLCs will handle critical safety processes such as vacuum control, interlocks, and cooling systems. Additionally, Beckhoff systems will be used for non-critical slow acquisitions and motorization tasks.
