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Software overview
The following section concerns the overview of computers, initialization, and use.
NOTE: the operation of the S800 requires access to the S800 software account. The username and password can be found in the S800 binder that is kept in the data-U1 logbook cabinet. Ask operators in the control room (Ext. 305) for help to find it.
Computers used
u6pc4 (data U6)
Use: s800 operation. NOTE: The use of this computer should be supervised by the corresponding Device Physicist
Location: desk on the west side of data-U6
Operating system: Linux
S800 account: s800
Password: (please check the S800 binder that is kept in the data-U1 logbook cabinet)
S800 applications:
NCS applications (accessed by clicking in the Applications Menu (left top side of u6pc4 desktop)):
QtKM: Linux application for using knobs
ChannelLog: Application to track in time and record user-selected EPICS channels
QtChar: Application to display and modify values of EPICS channels
QtChan: Graphical display of selectable EPICS channels
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spdaq48 (S3 vault)
Use: main acquisition computer by both s800 and experimenter account. NOTE: The use of this computer should be supervised/coordinated by the corresponding Device Physicist
Location: in the S800 electronics rack, near the S800 FP (top level)
Operating system: Linux
S800 account: s800
Password: (contact operators in Control Room, ext. 305)
S800FP-PC (S3 vault)
ctl-s3 (S3 vault)
u6pc1 (data U6)
u6pc2, u6pc3 (data U6)