SPARC2024 internship reporting session

Thursday 22 Aug 2024, 10:00 → 12:00 Europe/Zurich

53/R-044 (CERN)

Krystian Roslon (Warsaw University of Technology (PL)), Maciej Czarnynoga (Warsaw University of Technology (PL))

FIT Projects

Convener: Mr Krystian Roslon (Warsaw University of Technology (PL))

1 Introduction to FIT projects

Speaker: Mr Krystian Roslon (Warsaw University of Technology (PL))

240822_FIT_SPARC.pdf

240822_FIT_SPARC.pptx

2 Implementation of ALFRED to control the setup in the FIT lab

This report details the advancements made in the implementation of ALFRED (ALICE Low Level Front End Device) for managing configuration control within Fast Interaction Trigger (FIT) laboratory and facilitating data exchange between WinCC O.A. and ALF (ALICE Low Level Frontend). The project’s main goal was to enhance FRED (Front End Device) by integrating FRED MAPI (Message Application Interface), enabling the development of DIM (Distributed Information Management) services and commands. These enhancements allow for efficient communication between WinCC O.A. and ALF, including data transmission, processing, and subsequent command requests to ALF, which interfaces with the electronics. This implementation streamlines the replacement of the "Control Server" software in FIT LAB and provides detector management through the WinCC O.A. User Interface.

Speaker: Ignacy Mermer (Warsaw University of Technology)

Ignacy_Mermer_ALFRED.pdf

Ignacy_Mermer_ALFRED.pptx

3 Implementation of the "ControlServer" features to WinCC OA project

The objective of this project was to implement the existing "ControlServer" features to be based on WinCC OA 3.19. The project involved preparing a concept for the development of the FIT (Fast Trigger Interaction) detector control system, developing how to process DIM (Distributed Information Management System) services and commands, establishing a connection to the FRED (Flexible Framework for Frontend Electronics Control) server and setting up the SCADA (Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition) system. This application is initially intended to be implemented in a laboratory setting, where it will enable the creation of a training station for On-Call experts, and then in the future FIT setup.

Speaker: Przemyslaw Jerzy Kinasz (Warsaw University of Technology (PL))

Przemyslaw_Kinasz_SCADA.pdf

FoCal projects

Convener: Maciej Czarnynoga (Warsaw University of Technology (PL))

4 Introduction to FoCal projects

Speaker: Maciej Czarnynoga (Warsaw University of Technology (PL))

SPARC2024-FoCal22082024.pdf

SPARC2024-FoCal22082024.pptx

5 Development of ALICE-FoCal detector positioning system

The main goal of the project was to design a system for moving and positioning both halves of the FoCal detector. An important issue was accurate positioning and operation despite significant deflection of the base structure. A preliminary design and commercial components were chosen after contact with companies.

Speaker: Mikolaj Jacek Kucharski (Warsaw University of Technology (PL))

FoCal positioning system - Mikołaj Kucharski.pdf

FoCal positioning system - Mikołaj Kucharski.pptx

6 Development of ALICE-FoCal lifting frame

The main idea of the project was to create a model of the structure used to lift the FoCal detector, in order to place it in service position inside the ALICE experiment. The project also included the performance of relevant calculations and simulations confirming the strength of the designed structure. Documentation describing the procedure for placing the detector in service position has also begun to be developed. A preliminary method for naming and numbering detector parts has also been developed.

Speaker: Gabriela Jas (Warsaw University of Technology (PL))

FoCal Lifting structure - overview.pdf

FoCal Lifting structure - overview.pptx

7 Conceptual design of ALICE-FoCal-H mechanic

This report presents the progress made in the conceptual design of the readout plane for the FoCal-H electronics, a significant component of the Forward Calorimeter (FoCal) in the ALICE experiment at the LHC. The primary objective of this project is to develop a robust structure and mechanical support to ensure accurate readout of data transmitted from scintillating fibers through siliconphotomultipliers (SiPMs). These advancements are vital for enabling the precise data acquisition necessary for high-energy event measurements.

Speaker: Angelika Szor (Warsaw University of Technology (PL))

Readout Plane - progress report.pdf

Readout Plane - progress report.pptx