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11.3
RedHat Linux
CLS uses RedHat Linux 7.2 as the primary operating system for control system development,
operation consoles and control system servers. Some Intel based IOC hardware also uses
RedHat Linux as the base operating system.
11.4
MS-Windows 2000, MS-Windows NT 4.0 and MS-Windows 98
CLS uses MS-Windows for a variety of semi-autonomous system that are part of the control
system. This includes the following applications:
(a) Computer based oscilloscopes
(b) Security systems and video monitoring
(c) Access to INTACS and WonderWare controlled equipment
(d) PLC programming/configuration tools
11.5
Interactive Graphical Supervision System (IGSS)
The Booster RF system makes use of IGSS. IGSS is a general-purpose commercial distributed
control system developed by 7technologies A/S of Denmark running on MS-Window NT. This
system is capable of operating independently of the main CLS control system and is used only for
off-line maintenance. Over time this system will be phased out in favour of a Siemens touch
panel or EPICS OPI.
11.6
InView
The facility HVAC control system uses InView (WonderWare) as an operator control console.
This system currently operates independently of the main control system. Work is currently
underway to integrate this system into the main control system.
11.7
Siemens Touch Panels (MS-WinCE)
CLS uses Siemens touch panels for a variety of local control applications. These units run the
WinCE operating system and are connected to Siemens S7/300 or S7/400 PLC hardware over
Profibus.
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