The International Journal of Engineering and Science and Research is online journal in English published. The aim is to publish peer review and research articles without delay in the developing in engineering and science Research.The International Journal of Engineering and Science and Research is online journal in English published. The aim is to publish peer review and research articles without delay in the developing in engineering and science Research.
This document describes the design and implementation of an online interactive data acquisition and control system using a Beagle Board. Key points:
- The system uses a Beagle Board running the Real-Time Linux operating system to function as both an embedded web server and data acquisition/control unit. This allows remote monitoring and control via a web browser.
- Hardware includes sensors like an ultrasonic sensor and camera connected to the Beagle Board via interfaces like I2C. Software is designed using languages like HTML, JSP.
- The Beagle Board boots Linux and runs the Apache Tomcat web server. This allows clients to access sensor data, video feed, and control machinery from a web page on their browser.
The document summarizes the design of an HDLC controller with CRC generation using VHDL. It discusses:
1. HDLC is a standard protocol that organizes data into frames for point-to-point transmission with error detection. It includes address, control and CRC fields.
2. The design of the HDLC controller includes transmitter and receiver sections. The transmitter adds flag sequences and CRC to frames. The receiver detects flags, removes stuffing and checks the CRC.
3. Simulation results show the controller can generate and check CRC to detect errors for an example transmission of an 8-bit data byte and 8-bit address.
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This document describes a prototype application for remotely controlling parameters such as gain and filter frequency in electronics and data acquisition systems using LabVIEW software and a CAN interface. The prototype uses a ZC702 evaluation board containing an XC7Z020CLG484 SoC chip with an ARM Cortex A9 processor, FPGA, and integrated CAN controller. LabVIEW provides the user interface. CAN packets are used to communicate control signals and data between the PC, ZC702 SoC, and an electronics board. The SoC processes data and the FPGA generates control signals based on the data. Testing on the ZC702 board imitated hardware using switches to demonstrate functionality.
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This white paper discusses a probabilistic approach to provisioning network and computing resources for delivering interactive TV. It develops a proprietary spreadsheet model to estimate the costs and benefits of deploying an interactive TV streaming processor. The model is based on analyzing user behavior, data packaging into MPEG streams, required bit rates, forward and return network paths, processing needs, and financial projections to calculate return on investment.
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This document describes the design and implementation of an online interactive data acquisition and control system using a Beagle Board. Key points:
- The system uses a Beagle Board running the Real-Time Linux operating system to function as both an embedded web server and data acquisition/control unit. This allows remote monitoring and control via a web browser.
- Hardware includes sensors like an ultrasonic sensor and camera connected to the Beagle Board via interfaces like I2C. Software is designed using languages like HTML, JSP.
- The Beagle Board boots Linux and runs the Apache Tomcat web server. This allows clients to access sensor data, video feed, and control machinery from a web page on their browser.
The document summarizes the design of an HDLC controller with CRC generation using VHDL. It discusses:
1. HDLC is a standard protocol that organizes data into frames for point-to-point transmission with error detection. It includes address, control and CRC fields.
2. The design of the HDLC controller includes transmitter and receiver sections. The transmitter adds flag sequences and CRC to frames. The receiver detects flags, removes stuffing and checks the CRC.
3. Simulation results show the controller can generate and check CRC to detect errors for an example transmission of an 8-bit data byte and 8-bit address.
Data Acquisition and Control System for Real Time Applicationsijsrd.com
ย
This paper proposes an Embedded Ethernet which is nothing but a processor that is capable to communicate with the network. This helps in data acquisition and status monitoring with the help of standard LAN. Currently device with processor is widely used in industrial field. The Embedded Ethernet provides web access to distributed measurement/control systems and provides optimization for instrumentation, educational laboratories and home automation. However, a large number of devices don't have the network interface and the data from them cannot be transmitted in network. A design of ARM Processor based Embedded Ethernet interface is presented. In this design, data can be transmitted transparently through Ethernet interface unit to remote end desktop computer. By typing the IP address of LAN on the ARM9 board, the user gets sensor values on the PC screen at remote station. This provides the status of the devices at remote field. The user can also control the devices interfaced to the ARM9 Board by pressing the button displayed on the GUI of the remote Desktop PC.
This document describes a prototype application for remotely controlling parameters such as gain and filter frequency in electronics and data acquisition systems using LabVIEW software and a CAN interface. The prototype uses a ZC702 evaluation board containing an XC7Z020CLG484 SoC chip with an ARM Cortex A9 processor, FPGA, and integrated CAN controller. LabVIEW provides the user interface. CAN packets are used to communicate control signals and data between the PC, ZC702 SoC, and an electronics board. The SoC processes data and the FPGA generates control signals based on the data. Testing on the ZC702 board imitated hardware using switches to demonstrate functionality.
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ย
This white paper discusses a probabilistic approach to provisioning network and computing resources for delivering interactive TV. It develops a proprietary spreadsheet model to estimate the costs and benefits of deploying an interactive TV streaming processor. The model is based on analyzing user behavior, data packaging into MPEG streams, required bit rates, transport of data over the forward and return paths, necessary processing power, and financial projections to calculate return on investment.
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ย
This white paper discusses a probabilistic approach to provisioning network and computing resources for delivering interactive TV. It develops a proprietary spreadsheet model to estimate the costs and benefits of deploying an interactive TV streaming processor. The model is based on analyzing user behavior, data packaging into MPEG streams, required bit rates, forward and return network paths, processing needs, and financial projections to calculate return on investment.
HIGH PERFORMANCE ETHERNET PACKET PROCESSOR CORE FOR NEXT GENERATION NETWORKSijngnjournal
ย
As the demand for high speed Internet significantly increasing to meet the requirement of large data transfers, real-time communication and High Definition ( HD) multimedia transfer over IP, the IP based network products architecture must evolve and change. Application specific processors require high
performance, low power and high degree of programmability is the limitation in many general processor based applications. This paper describes the design of Ethernet packet processor for system-on-chip (SoC) which performs all core packet processing functions, including segmentation and reassembly, packetization classification, route and queue management which will speedup switching/routing performance making it
more suitable for Next Generation Networks (NGN). Ethernet packet processor design can be configured for use with multiple projects targeted to a FPGA device the system is designed to support 1/10/20/40/100 Gigabit links with a speed and performance advantage. VHDL has been used to implement and simulated the required functions in FPGA
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The document analyzes the performance of the LEON 3FT processor at different operating frequencies. A hardware implementation using the LEON 3FT processor was tested by executing benchmark programs at various frequencies. The results show that execution time decreases with higher operating frequencies, though there is a maximum frequency limit due to hardware constraints. Future work involves attempting to increase this maximum frequency limit while maintaining processor performance.
Embedded networking allows embedded systems to connect to sensors, actuators and each other over a network. It expands their capabilities and applications. Common networking options for embedded systems include CAN bus, I2C bus and Ethernet. Effective embedded networking requires selecting a protocol stack that meets requirements like memory, power and desired features while supporting functions like communication and data exchange. Embedded networking is important for connecting devices in applications like industrial control systems and the Internet of Things.
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This document describes the design of an Ethernet packet processor for system-on-chip applications. The processor performs core packet processing functions like segmentation, reassembly, classification, and queue management to improve switching and routing performance. It has been implemented on an FPGA for 10/100/1000 Ethernet links. The design includes five VHDL modules with the core functionality in an aggregate module. It can identify packet fields, extract addresses and lengths, and check the CRC for errors. This packet processor is intended to offload tasks from the processor and accelerate functions like SFD detection and CRC calculation to improve the performance of next-generation IP network products like high-speed switches and routers.
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My name is Rohan Narula. I am a Fresh Graduate from The University of Texas at Arlington (MS Electrical Engineering) seeking full-time opportunities from June 2017. My specializations are in Embedded Systems / Firmware Development, Automation & Controls.
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This document summarizes an embedded web server based interactive data acquisition and control system. The system uses an ARM9 processor running RTLinux to both acquire data from sensors and control industrial devices. It allows remote monitoring and control via a web browser. The ARM9 handles data acquisition, control functions, and an embedded web server simultaneously. Analog sensor signals are converted to digital with an ADC and stored in external memory. The web server portion allows clients to access the stored data and send control instructions via HTML pages. This embedded single-board solution provides reliable real-time data acquisition and remote control capabilities with low resource usage.
This document discusses the development of code templates to simplify serial communication between microcontrollers and sensors using various protocols. It created templates for the SPI, I2C, and UART protocols to interface a Freescale KL25Z microcontroller with sensors like an accelerometer and temperature sensor. The templates reduced the design time needed to incorporate these serial communication protocols into projects. The document tests the templates by using an accelerometer's I2C interface and displaying the output over UART in under 30 minutes, demonstrating the effectiveness of the templates for simplifying future projects.
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The document discusses various telecom infrastructure and networking projects undertaken by Facebook and Telecom Infra Project (TIP). It mentions projects focused on wireless (5G), backhaul, core and management networks. Some key projects discussed include Access, Backhaul and Core projects under TIP, Open Cellular wireless access platform, Voyager networking solution, Terragraph 60GHz wireless system, and Project Aries beamforming technology. It also summarizes Facebook's initiatives in open source networking including FBOSS, Wedge 100 top-of-rack switch, osquery security tool and others.
The document discusses several open source projects undertaken by Facebook to develop telecommunications infrastructure and promote open standards, including:
1) Telecom Infra Project which focuses on wireless 5G and involves three projects on access, backhaul, and core networks with the goal of completion by 2018.
2) OpenCellular, an open source wireless access platform supporting 2G, LTE, and WiFi that anyone can customize.
3) Voyager, Facebook's first open source packet-optical transponder and routing solution for Open Packet DWDM networks.
4) Millimeter wave technology achieving a record nearly 20 Gbps data rate over 13 km using a bandwidth of 2 GHz.
This document describes the design and construction of a remote laboratory using a Raspberry Pi 3B as the server. The remote lab contains 3 experiments that users can control remotely: 1) controlling servo and stepper motors, 2) temperature control of a resistance using PID, and 3) stepper motor position and speed control with encoder feedback. The Raspberry Pi runs the web server, database, and Python applications to transmit commands to the Arduino and PLC controllers using Modbus RTU protocol and receive experiment results. This low-cost remote lab setup allows users to experiment with electrical and electronic control elements through a web interface from any location.
This document provides an overview of network programmability and Software Defined Networking (SDN). It discusses the evolution from traditional networks to SDN, including early concepts like active networking and separating the control and data planes. OpenFlow is introduced as an SDN protocol that enables an external controller to program the forwarding behavior of network switches. Key benefits of SDN like network programmability, innovation, and direct control over the data plane are covered. The roles of the SDN controller and OpenFlow switches are described. Examples of SDN applications and components like controllers are also mentioned.
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Abstract: Ethernet is most influential & widely used technology in the world. With the growing demand of low
latency & high throughput technologies like InfiniBand and RoCE have evolved with unique features viz. RDMA
(Remote Direct Memory Access). RDMA is an effective technology, which is used for reducing system load &
improves the performance. InfiniBand is a well known technology, which provides high-bandwidth and lowlatency
and makes optimal use of in-built features like RDMA. With the rapid evolution of InfiniBand technology
and Ethernet lacking the RDMA and zero copy protocol, the Ethernet community has came out with a new
enhancements that bridges the gap between InfiniBand and Ethernet. By adding the RDMA and zero copy
protocol to the Ethernet a new networking technology is evolved called RDMA over Converged Ethernet
(RoCE). RoCE is a standard released by the IBTA standardization body to define RDMA protocol over
Ethernet. With the emergence of lossless Ethernet, RoCE uses InfiniBand efficient transport to provide the
platform for deploying RDMA technology in mainstream data centres over 10GigE, 40GigE and beyond. RoCE
provide all of the InfiniBand benefits transport benefits and well established RDMA ecosystem combined with
converged Ethernet. In this paper, we evaluate the heterogeneous Linux cluster, having multi nodes with fast
interconnects i.e. gigabit Ethernet & Soft RoCE. This paper presents the heterogeneous Linux cluster
configuration & evaluates its performance using Intelโs MPI Benchmarks. Our result shows that Soft RoCE is
performing better than Ethernet in various performance metrics like bandwidth, latency & throughput.
Keywords: Ethernet, InfiniBand, MPI, RoCE, RDMA, Soft RoCE
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A NETWORK-BASED DAC OPTIMIZATION PROTOTYPE SOFTWARE 2 (1).pdf
1. ISSN 2277-2685
IJESR/Oct. 2016/ Vol-6/Issue-4/1-11
Ram Joshi *1
et. al., / Journal Engineering & Science Research
A NETWORK-BASED DAC OPTIMIZATION PROTOTYPE SOFTWARE
Ram Joshi *1
, Mano Singh2
*1
PG Student, Information Technology, Shantilal Shah Engineering College, Bhavnagar, India
2
Engineer-SE, ICRH-RF Division, Institute for Plasma Research, Gandhinagar, India
ABSTRACT
For the purpose of remote control of heating experiments, a prototype client of an EPICS-based Data Acquisition Control system (DAC)
is commissioned. Physically, the ICRH-DAC is split between the RF Lab and the SST-1 building. There are separate DAC servers for the
RF Generation area of the RF Lab and the Transmission line, interface, and antenna area of the SST-1 hall. Both are based on Versa
Module Euro card (VME) technology. Both DACs' Linux clients are now linked through Ethernet. The parameters utilized in an
experiment are exchanged between the master and slave DAC clients via the master's role as an Input/Output Controller (IOC) server in
the Experimental Physics and Industrial Control System (EPICS). The Control System Studio (CSS) suite includes a client called Best
OPI Yet (BOY). It includes both a coding environment and a runtime for creating control panel operator interfaces. In this paper, we
present the user-perceived performance test findings and describe the prototype software. We provide an analysis of the performance data
and its meaning in light of the memory architecture, the processing power, and the particular networking protocols used. We can pinpoint
the performance bottlenecks and determine how to fix them thanks to our in-depth investigation. EPICS's Channel access layer and the
operator panels built with CSS BOY have been incorporated into the software that was developed using EPICS's Input-Output Controller
(IOC).
I. INTRODUCTION
The Ion Cyclotron Resonance Heating (ICRH) experiment's data acquisition and control system (DAC) has been approved for use. For
a fusion device, ICRH holds much promise because of its confined power deposition profile, direct ion heating at high density, and well-
established technology for managing high power at low expense. At pulse widths of up to 1 ms, 1.5 MW of RF power will be sent through
the plasma [1]. This process is managed from afar by a Master DAC system, while a slave DAC system handles transmission of the
generated power along with corresponding network and antenna diagnostics. Hardware and software integration have both been built,
tested, and kept up to date in advance of any experiments [2,3]. The 22โ25 MHz, 45.6 MHz, and 91.2 MHz RF power generation
equipment in the RF Lab is controlled and monitored by a master DAC. The VME terminal is the endpoint of the front-end electronics
and signal conditioning chain that connects signals from several stages. The software can manage anything from a few channels of simple
data streaming gear to racks of complex data collection instruments. The diagnostics and control of the RF transmission over two
transmission lines, employing both offline and online matching, are under the purview of the slave DAC system.
DACs that are connected to Ethernet do so via TCP/IP sockets. Data transmission to other networked systems will be required as
2. determined by the system's parameters. In order to receive data or events from another networked system, one system must first establish
a control link. Once a control connection has been established, data can be transferred using TCP or UDP. Information has been
transferred between the networks. Now that the necessary experimental condition has been met, the link can be made. been closed or
demand for another event has been occurred.
Figure.1: Communication diagram
Any Computer triggers Data or Broadcast
Updated Process Variables on Network
Data is available on Network as Process Variables with Unique
Name
Do the required action based on Network
data or event
Close User Interface at anytime
Exchange data and parameters (type, message size, buffer size
etc) through control connection between client and server
3. II. PROPOSED SOLUTION
A number of optimizations have been proposed as solutions to these issues. The first is to lessen the amount of data processing time required
for each send and receive socket call. Large contiguous buffers are proposed as a replacement for the current memory buffers, which are
seen as too restrictive. Because of its high cost, memory has to be allocated with great care. With today's powerful processors and low-cost
memory, we can move our attention to improving performance while keeping our code as simple as possible. Figure.1 depicts the subsystem
link communication diagram. Communication performance is limited by both the TCP/IP packet overhead and the physical communication
channel. Data and events have increased the demand for networked systems. Deterministic output with experimental constraints is necessary
for these systems. After looking at a number of articles, it became clear that LAN-connected computers should exchange data using the
Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and use the User Datagram Protocol (UDP) for communicating with one another. EPICS's channel
access layer serves as the broadcasting mechanism for this paradigm.
III. EPICS IMPLEMENTATION
The EPICS program [4] is mostly used for what it was initially intended: a tool-based method of controlling
processes. It is also crucial to have a framework in place that promotes the sound development of distributed
software systems. Toolkits need communication software interfaces tailored to prevent application programmer
caused mutual exclusion deadlocks, for instance, in multi-threaded distributed systems. The EPICS-based software
tools consist of both primary development software, which provides a robust technology for software integrators
and application users to tailor and automate the application software, and secondary development software, which
gives a satisfactory solution for measuring and processing tasks. EPICS's many add-ons include not just an alarm
handler but also interlocking and alarming mechanisms [5]. For user interface creation, we also have access to
CSS Best Opi Yet (BOY), which integrates an XML-based markup language with a variety of pre-built widgets
and supports the Eclipse IDE. It would seem that some components of the current EPICS communication software
interfaces are crucial enablers for cutting-edge toolkits. Interfaces between software and autonomous systems must
be able to provide an asynchronous response timed to external events. The integrated architecture of networked
systems is seen in Figure 2.
4. Figure.2: Integrated architecture of Connected DAC systems
IV. PROTOTYPE APPLICATION
CSS BOY is an Operator Interface (OPI) development and runtime environment. An OPI is a general GUI but with extra facilities to
connect to your live data directly. CSS BOY allows building your GUI with drag and drop and connecting to your data instantly [6]. It
also allows using JavaScript or Jython to manipulate the GUI in a very similar way as using JavaScript in HTML. In BOY, the OPI
Editor is a WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) editor which allows you to create your GUI in a similar way of creating
PPT. The OPI Runtime works in a similar way as modern web browsers. One can display the OPIs either in tabs, windows or views and
navigate OPIs forward or backward. An OPI is a regular XML file that can be edited in OPI editor or text editor and run in OPI Runtime.
No compilation is needed. Figure.3 shows the user interface development for DAC software 2 kW and 20 kW stage. Same way in
runtime the experimental shot panel has been shown in figure.4. One has to feed the required parameter and give shot in synchronous
with other network-connected subsystems. The data communication layer is a separate layer, which allows BOY connecting to various
data sources seamlessly. Users can provide their own data source by extending an Eclipse extension point. Figure.5 shows the terminal
screen for broadcast of the process variables using EPICS module. EPCIS provides command softIOC that is used for broadcasting.
5. To make user interface the state notation language (XML) has been used with CSS IDE and assign required field widgets with respective
process variables. The signal naming has been specified at the ICRH:<signal_name>. Using softIOC module we have broadcasted the
process variables (PVs). XYgraph has been chosen for monitoring the voltage and current signals. Python script has been used for the
periodic assignment of the channels process variables using caput command for apply periodic new value to the respective process
variable. Separate python script is running periodically using execute command function provided on action button click event. In this
script we have used pyepics [7,8] package and import epics as python module and will able to process caget and caput command as per
requirements [9,10]. DIII-D has used open source solution for reliable and failsafe solution for the experimentalrequirement [11].
Figure. 3: CSS OPI user interface screen for DAC software
The fast fiber optic trigger network will give trigger pulse to fast controller at Master DAC. This fast controller get triggered that will
trigger the fast controller at RF transmission DAC fast controller. As fast controller triggered the digitizer card buffer memory will get
filled with the given on-time reference time. This data will be acquired by the Linux terminal user interface program with acquire button
by socket command using Ethernet. Master DAC will be synchronized by Network Time Protocol (NTP) from Master GPS timer. Master
DAC will communicate with slave DAC system with EPICS process variables. Data acquired at master DAC have been
6. sent to the slave DAC and that will acquire data accordingly. Instead of using the original EPICS IOC [12, 13], we decided to develop
our own EPICS software toolkit, custom implementation, which is capable of building EPICS Channel Access (CA) server and client
programs. In J-TEXT, EPICS provides improve productivity with channel access [14]. SPIDER tokamak has also support same kind
of implementation with performance [15]. The most results has been matched with ANL Lab, USA [16] and ESS Bilbao, Spain [17] for
network based systems.
Figure. 4: Experimental shot monitoring and control screen for DAC software
It is important to note that most signals are not monitored by channel access clients and that monitors are only sent on change of state
or excursion outside of a dead-band. The database scanning is flexible to provide optimum performance and minimum overhead.
7. Figure. 5: Broadcasting of Process Variables using softIOC for DAC communication
V. TEST SETUP AND RESULT ANALYSIS
Several hundred points on periodic monitor and control with tens of physical connections are possible in the prototype system's
environment. In order to meet the specific requirements of its users, the EPICS environment allows for system expansions at all levels.
Our modular software architecture, which allows for modifications at any level, allows us to both connect with an existing user base and
pave the way for future upgrades. With fewer connections required for each data exchange, network overhead may be dramatically
minimized. The experimental configuration for a collaborative network-based environment is simplified by a lightweight broadcasting
technique that enables straightforward communication. EPICS and CSS together provide a simple, open-source solution for ensuring
dependable and fail-safe functioning. We want to continue developing this into an even more useful resource in the near future.
8. The following system setup was used for the EPICS benchmark database measurements:
๏ท EPICS version 3.14.12.2
๏ท CSS Opi for User Interface Development
๏ท Intel Core i5 with Fedora OS 14
๏ท PC with Linux OS
๏ท 100 MBPS Ethernet segment
It's important to remember that resource consumption is proportional not just to the total records processed per second but also to the
number of channel access (CA) clients. Multiple instances of the reference monitor were run to get an accurate reading. Resource use
vs number of associated CAs is shown in Fig. 6. Ten hertz was utilized as the standard scan rate throughout. Thus, a throughput of 1000
records per second was achieved for 100 CA customers. Memory, network, and CPU use for various user interface configurations (just
broadcasting of PVs, TK interface, CSS interface, and both interfaces operating concurrently) are shown in Figure 7. CSS's support for
Java and Python means more reliable code and the possibility of creating platform-independent code using Java.
Figure. 6: IOC CPU Load and Network Utilzation at 10 Hz Scan Rate
The IOC is the point of contact between a user and a machine component. The IOC's performance is limited by the CPU's bandwidth and
memory. Scanning near the conclusion of the conversion process greatly shortens the time between gating an analog input and beginning
to analyze the record. The scanning of the database may be adjusted for maximum efficiency with minimal slowdown. To keep track of
the passage of time, we may program a monitor PV to automatically adjust its value at certain intervals. Development platform for ITER
control data access and communication (CODAC) has been identified [18]. We opted to create our own EPICS software toolkit, a custom
implementation, to construct EPICS Channel Access (CA) server and client applications rather to use the original EPICS IOC [19, 20].
Physical communication medium, TCP/IP packet overhead, and the channel access protocol are the three main factors that limit
communication performance. In order to make the most of the available bandwidth, channel access combines numerous requests into
one.
CPU Load (%) Network Utilization (%)
100
200
500
1000
Process Variables Process Variables
CPU
Load
(%)
Network
Utilization
(%)
9. or responses. To avoid collisions and therefore avoid non-determinism, the Ethernet load is kept under 30% [21]. At this level, we can
issue 10,000 monitors per second. Use of LAN bandwidth can reduce by 50%-80% by changing the channel access protocol to variable
command format and compressing the monitor response data (~ 6-15 bytes per packet). In J-TEXT, EPICS provides improve
productivity with channel access [22]. SPIDER tokamak has also support same kind of implementation with performance [23].
Figure. 7: Memory Utilization at 10 Hz Scan Rate and Parameters with different cases
Channels as process variables have been broadcasted every required time period so when the shot is applied to master DAC, the
information has been automatically available to slave DAC on same network. A prototype system has been developed for the same. One
EPICS based prototype has been about to complete by which we can produce results and check performance parameters with standard
optimization results. We ran the benchmark with the scanning period of 1, 0.5, 0.2, 0.1, and 0.01 second, which corresponds to 100, 200,
500 and 1000 processed records/sec. Tables 1 shows the IOC CPU usage and network utilization respectively. Linux System monitor
was used to measure the CPU and memory usage, and the Wireshark network Analyzer tool was used to measure the network segment
utilization.
If the record of process variables would be broadcasted than the CPU utilization for every 100 millisecond we can get Table-1 first row
results. If the record of process variables would be broadcasted in the network at every 100 millisecond we can get Table-1 second row
results. During shot each connected sub systems are working together and client computer acquires data from fast real-time server which
increase the CPU load up to 90 percent and network load up to 82 percent as shown in both the table last column. After completion of
the experimental shot it come down to the normal state.
Memory Usage
100
200
500
1000
Memory
Network
CPU
Process Variables
1 - Only PV Broadcast 2- With TK GUI Only
3- With CSS GUI only 4- Both GUIโฆ
Memory
Utilization
(%)
Utilization
(%)
10. VI. CONCLUSION
TABLE I. Ioc Cpu Load And Netowork Load
Record Processed (100 ms) 0 100 1000 During Shot
CPU Load (%) 2 4.3 22.7 90
Network Load (%) 0.89 4 12 82
Several hundred points on periodic monitor and control with tens of physical connections are possible in the prototype system's environment.
From modest test stands with a few hundred points per second to huge distributed systems with tens of thousands of physical connections,
the EPICS offers an environment for developing these systems. Some of the most essential requirements of the projects that are managing
user facilities are being met by enhancing the underlying software. Depending on the amount of PVs, clients, and scan pace, either the CPU
or RAM might become the limiting factor in IOC. EPICS's scalability, on the other hand, permits the relocation of databases and programs
in order to distribute the work more evenly. EPICS's lightweight broadcasting technique uses the network's channel access layer to reduce
unnecessary traffic on the system.
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