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A VMEbus based data acquisition system for a multi-element detector array

A VMEbus based data acquisition system for a multi-element detector array

Authors :
C. Boiano
S. Brambilla
M. Malatesta
R. Cevoli
R. Bassini
Source :
IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science. 43:1778-1783
Publication Year :
1996
Publisher :
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 1996.

Abstract

A data acquisition system based on VME standard modules has been designed for MULTICS, a multi-element detector array. The system is composed of a master crate housing CPU's, memories, interface and pattern boards. Up to 15 VME slave crates can be connected using the VMV vertical bus for ADC and TDC boards. A Macintosh Quadra is used as a console to provide a user friendly environment to send commands to the CPU's. Tools in the system include collecting and storing data, displaying histograms, handling all hardware parameters (high and low thresholds, rise time protection etc.). Diagnostic functions and error messages are also available to detect hardware failures or incorrect settings for the modules.

Details

ISSN :
15581578 and 00189499
Volume :
43
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....fdd7fd38d5d0a3e71ce310cab2d34b2e
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1109/23.507221