Fiber-Optic Isolated Computer Control

Group3 Control is a fiber optically linked control system using distributed I/O modules called Device Interfaces, or DIs. A DI with the appropriate I/O boards installed is positioned at the point to be controlled or monitored.

Up to 16 DIs can be placed on each fiber optic loop coming from the loop controller installed in the host computer.

The Group3 Control system features dual port RAM in it’s loop controllers for added speed, and redundant calibration tables within the DIs and I/O boards for added system reliability.

Applications include monitoring and control of Ion Implanters, Electron Guns, Ion Sources, RF Accelerators, RFQ Accelerators, and LINAC Accelerators, to name a few.

Specifications

This is a table of the general Group3 Control system specifications as a whole system, for detailed specifications on each of the I/O boards please refer to the I/O Board page.

Specifications - Group3 Control System

Group3 Control
Number of Loops 1,2, or 3 per Loop Controller
DIs per Loop (Max) 16
Channels per Loop (Max) 1152 Digital or 384 analog, or a combination of the two
Maximum Cable Length 1000 meters with glass fiber optic cable
Loop Bit Rate 1.152 megabaud
Channel Update Rate
Min
Max
2ms - 1 DI with a single 'A' board installed
40ms - 16 DIs all fully loaded
Controlling Computer
Platforms Supported PC (ISA and PCI), STD Bus, CAMAC, and VME
PC Operating Systems Windows 3.1, 95, 98, NT4.0, 2000 and XP
Application Software
Supported
Tested, Not Supported
LabVIEW
Epics, Vista

Applications

  • University of Notre Dame, SNICS Ion Source
  • CalTech, Electron Gun
  • DOE, Spallation Neutron Source (SNS)

University of Notre Dame

SNICS Ion Source control and monitoring using a Pentium PC, LC3-PC-P, and two CN3 device interfaces, one at ground, and one at high voltage. The system is running with LabVIEW software.

CalTech

Electron Gun control and monitoring using a Pentium PC, LC1-PC-P, and four CN3 device interfaces, one at ground, one at 130kV, one at 150kV, and one at 160kV. The system is running with LabVIEW software.

US DOE

SNS Test System control and monitoring using a VME Crate, LC2-VME-P, and five CN3 device interfaces, two at ground, two at 30kV, and one at 50kV. This has evolved in to the control system for the H¯ ion source, comprised of more than 40 CNAs, 6 DIs, and 5 VME Loop Controllers.

Tech Support

Please Contact Yuqiang Qin for information on this subject.

  1. Technical Note – Remote Diagnostic Utility for I/O Modules
  2. Calculating the Loop Controller update rate. This paper gives information on the communications timing and calculation of loop speed and system response time.

Pricing

Part No. Description Qty Price

Loop Controllers

LC1-ISA-P

Single Loop Controller for PC ISA slot

$1,340.00
Description

Single Loop Controller for PC ISA slot

Qty
LC1-PCI-P

Single Loop Controller for PC PCI slot

$2,170.00
Description

Single Loop Controller for PC PCI slot

Qty
LC3-ISA-P

Triple Loop Controller for PC ISA slot (equivalent to LC3-PC-P)

$2,830.00
Description

Triple Loop Controller for PC ISA slot (equivalent to LC3-PC-P)

Qty
LC3-PCI-P

Triple Loop Controller for PC PCI slot

$3,530.00
Description

Triple Loop Controller for PC PCI slot

Qty
LC2-VME-P

Double Loop Controller for VME module

$3,130.00
Description

Double Loop Controller for VME module

Qty
LC1-STD-P

Single Loop Controller for STD Bus computers.

$1,370.00
Description

Single Loop Controller for STD Bus computers.

Qty
LC1-CAM-P

Single Loop Controller for CAMAC crates

$2,230.00
Description

Single Loop Controller for CAMAC crates

Qty
LC2-CAM-P

Double Loop Controller for CAMAC crates

$3,040.00
Description

Double Loop Controller for CAMAC crates

Qty

Device Interfaces

CN1

Device Interface, accepts 1 I/O board.

$1,150.00
Description

Device Interface, accepts 1 I/O board.

Qty
CN3

Device Interface, accepts 3 I/O boards.

$1,630.00
Description

Device Interface, accepts 3 I/O boards.

Qty
CNA-4-2

Device Interface, complete with I/O and signal conditioning.

$2,290.00
Description

Device Interface, complete with I/O and signal conditioning.

Qty

I/O Boards

B

I/O Board, 24 channel digital I/O.

$360.00
Description

I/O Board, 24 channel digital I/O.

Qty
C1

I/O board, eight 16 bit analog inputs, range: ±50mV / ±5V, programmable on each channel

$990.00
Description

I/O board, eight 16 bit analog inputs, range: ±50mV / ±5V, programmable on each channel

Qty
C2

I/O board, eight 16 bit analog inputs, range: ±5V / ±10V, programmable on each channel

$990.00
Description

I/O board, eight 16 bit analog inputs, range: ±5V / ±10V, programmable on each channel

Qty
D

I/O board, eight 14 bit analog outputs.

$910.00
Description

I/O board, eight 14 bit analog outputs.

Qty
E

I/O board, four DC motor drivers.

$620.00
Description

I/O board, four DC motor drivers.

Qty
F

I/O board, dual port fiber optic serial interface.

$1,130.00
Description

I/O board, dual port fiber optic serial interface.

Qty
G

I/O board, four stepper motor drivers.

$1,010.00
Description

I/O board, four stepper motor drivers.

Qty
H

I/O board, four encoder inputs.

$9,070.00
Description

I/O board, four encoder inputs.

Qty
K

I/O board, IEEE-488 controller.

$1,220.00
Description

I/O board, IEEE-488 controller.

Qty
J

I/O board, two 16 bit analog outputs.

$1,580.00
Description

I/O board, two 16 bit analog outputs.

Qty
A1

I/O board, multifunction, ±50mV / ±5V. One 14 bit analog output, two differential 16 bit analog inputs, and eight digital I/O channels.

$1,750.00
Description

I/O board, multifunction, ±50mV / ±5V. One 14 bit analog output, two differential 16 bit analog inputs, and eight digital I/O channels.

Qty
A2

I/O board, multifunction, ±5V / ±10V. One 14 bit analog output, two differential 16 bit analog inputs, and eight digital I/O channels.

$1,750.00
Description

I/O board, multifunction, ±5V / ±10V. One 14 bit analog output, two differential 16 bit analog inputs, and eight digital I/O channels.

Qty

Signal Conditioners

SCTB

Signal Conditioner, for type ‘B’ I/O Board.

$760.00
Description

Signal Conditioner, for type ‘B’ I/O Board.

Qty
SCTC

Signal Conditioner, for type ‘C’ I/O Board.

$630.00
Description

Signal Conditioner, for type ‘C’ I/O Board.

Qty
SCTD

Signal Conditioner, for type ‘D’ I/O Board.

$450.00
Description

Signal Conditioner, for type ‘D’ I/O Board.

Qty
SCTE

Signal Conditioner, for type ‘E’ I/O Board.

$560.00
Description

Signal Conditioner, for type ‘E’ I/O Board.

Qty
SCTK

Signal Conditioner, for type ‘K’ I/O Board.

$440.00
Description

Signal Conditioner, for type ‘K’ I/O Board.

Qty

Straight Through Terminations, DIN Rail Mount

FLKM-10

Flat Cable interface Module, 10-way.

$110.00
Description

Flat Cable interface Module, 10-way.

Qty
FLKM-20

Flat Cable interface Module, 20-way.

$160.00
Description

Flat Cable interface Module, 20-way.

Qty
FLKM-34

Flat Cable interface Module, 34-way.

$240.00
Description

Flat Cable interface Module, 34-way.

Qty
FLKM-50

Flat Cable interface Module, 50-way.

$340.00
Description

Flat Cable interface Module, 50-way.

Qty

Flat Ribbon Cables

FRC-10-0.5m

Flat Ribbon Cable 10-way, 0.5 meter.

$16.00
Description

Flat Ribbon Cable 10-way, 0.5 meter.

Qty
FRC-20-0.5m

Flat Ribbon Cable 20-way, 0.5 meter.

$25.00
Description

Flat Ribbon Cable 20-way, 0.5 meter.

Qty
FRC-26-0.5m

Flat Ribbon Cable 26-way, 0.5 meter.

$25.00
Description

Flat Ribbon Cable 26-way, 0.5 meter.

Qty
FRC-34-0.5m

Flat Ribbon Cable 34-way, 0.5 meter.

$35.00
Description

Flat Ribbon Cable 34-way, 0.5 meter.

Qty
FRC-50-0.5m

Flat Ribbon Cable 50-way, 0.5 meter.

$45.00
Description

Flat Ribbon Cable 50-way, 0.5 meter.

Qty

Accessories

HHT

Hand held RS-232 Terminal, with cable.

$1,960.00
Description

Hand held RS-232 Terminal, with cable.

Qty
PS24D15

Power Supply, for one or two DIs Input: 100-250VAC, 50/60Hz.

$340.00
Description

Power Supply, for one or two DIs Input: 100-250VAC, 50/60Hz.

Qty
BNDN500

DIN mounting rail, 0.5 meter.

$8.00
Description

DIN mounting rail, 0.5 meter.

Qty
HRPG-ASCA-16R

Optical Shaft Encoder.

$90.00
Description

Optical Shaft Encoder.

Qty
DPC2/9

Diagnostic Port Cable, RS-232 DB9 to mini DIN, 2 meters.

$130.00
Description

Diagnostic Port Cable, RS-232 DB9 to mini DIN, 2 meters.

Qty
DPC2/25

Diagnostic Port Cable, RS-232 DB25 to mini DIN, 2 meters.

$130.00
Description

Diagnostic Port Cable, RS-232 DB25 to mini DIN, 2 meters.

Qty

Group3 Control Software

LVDRVR-W-ALL

Server for LabVIEW.
Includes versions for 4, 5.01and 6;
Windows 95, 98, ME , NT, 2000 and XP

$370.00
Description

Server for LabVIEW.
Includes versions for 4, 5.01and 6;
Windows 95, 98, ME , NT, 2000 and XP

Qty
CDR

C++ Library for Group3 Control

$370.00
Description

C++ Library for Group3 Control

Qty
BC04265-10-0.5

Fiber Optic Cable, glass, 0.5 meter.

$25.00
Description

Fiber Optic Cable, glass, 0.5 meter.

Qty
BC04265-10-1

Fiber Optic Cable, glass, 1 meter.

$25.00
Description

Fiber Optic Cable, glass, 1 meter.

Qty
BC04265-10-10

Fiber Optic Cable, glass, 10 meters.

$60.00
Description

Fiber Optic Cable, glass, 10 meters.

Qty
BC04265-10-5

Fiber Optic Cable, glass, 5 meters.

$40.00
Description

Fiber Optic Cable, glass, 5 meters.

Qty
BC04265-10-20

Fiber Optic Cable, glass, 20 meters.

$100.00
Description

Fiber Optic Cable, glass, 20 meters.

Qty
BC04265-10-40

Fiber Optic Cable, glass, 40 meters.

$180.00
Description

Fiber Optic Cable, glass, 40 meters.

Qty
BC04265-10

Fiber Optic Cable, glass, price per meter.

$5.00
Description

Fiber Optic Cable, glass, price per meter.

Qty
FOC-TERM-VLG

Termination charge, HP VersaLink, per cable

$20.00
Description

Termination charge, HP VersaLink, per cable

Qty
VK-6-200

Termination Tool Kit, for BC04265-10 Fiber Optic Cable.

$1,580.00
Description

Termination Tool Kit, for BC04265-10 Fiber Optic Cable.

Qty
V-PIN200S Black

Crimp & Cleave Connector, pack of 25.

$90.00
Description

Crimp & Cleave Connector, pack of 25.

Qty
V-PIN200S Blue

Crimp & Cleave Connector, pack of 25.

$90.00
Description

Crimp & Cleave Connector, pack of 25.

Qty

Terms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions:

Prices above are for domestic deliveries to Canada, USA and Mexico only.
Prices are expressed in U.S. Dollars, FCA San Carlos, California.
Prices are subject to change without notice.
OEM discounts are available.

Payment:

Visa, MasterCard, Amex, Prepayment before shipment, or Net 30 days (subject to credit acceptance).

Delivery:

Stock to 90 days, depending on quantity.