Mr
Peter Keller
(Paul Scherrer Institut)
30/11/2017, 08:30
Motion and instrument controls systems
Oral Presentation
Often, spectrometers and other components have to be moved on a horizontal plane without any restrictions and by a very low effort. In such cases air cushion pads are very popular.
Our used solution of air cushions and floors will be explained. The bellow sealing pads (“Hoover-type”) and solid pads (“metal air cushion pads”) will be descripted in case of applications and the collected...
Dr
Frank Darmann
(ANSTO)
30/11/2017, 08:50
Motion and instrument controls systems
Oral Presentation
Reliable, accurate and repeatable neutron beam slit systems are required for reflectometry experiments. The design of the factory acceptance tests (FAT) and methods of encoding and verification are essential to the operational excellence of slit systems. While simple in concept, the reliable operation of neutron beam slits can be the cause of several issues including lost position and drift...
Mr
Toby Oste
(ACNS ANSTO)
30/11/2017, 09:10
Motion and instrument controls systems
Oral Presentation
The need to rotate Samples or Monochromators in Neutron Instruments is often achieved by the use of Rotary Stages that contain a worm and wormwheel mechanism. The accuracy and/or repeatability with which the Sample or Monochromators can be rotated are often critical to achieve the performance required by the Instrument.
This presentation explores some of the Design and Manufacturing...
Mr
Stephen Cox
(STFC ISIS)
30/11/2017, 09:30
Motion and instrument controls systems
Oral Presentation
This presentation will give an overview of the future direction for motion control at the STFC ISIS facility. The current Galil controller based standard control system has been used for over 10 years and was installed on most of the 34 ISIS instruments. It has been reliable but we are now finding limitations to what can be achieved with the system. This system also has custom parts and is...
