MICE RF TEST STAND

• Major Milestones (2006)– Testing of BURLE 4616 circuit

• September 2006

– Testing of 4616 circuit with full amplitude and phase control

• November 2006

– Work beginning on refurbishment of TH116 circuit

• September 2006

Current progress

• 4616HT Power supply – Power supply is being constructed by DL power

supply group, and is progressing well.– All major components are on order, or have been

delivered.

• 4616 Auxiliary Rack– Heater control system has been purchased– Screen pulser is currently being designed.– PLC control system has been procured ready for

programming

HT power supply Rack

• 4616HT Power supply rack– Construction

almost finished

Low level RF

• Low level components are under investigation– Oscillator on the basis of DDS (Direct digital

synthesis) has been procured– RF detector prototypes have been produced– Basic low level system components are

available (no phase and gain control)– Full Low level system to be produced by NOV

2006 (with phase and gain control)

High Power Coaxial Components• Directional coupler and water load are now on

site. –Ready for installation

4616 circuit refurbishment

• Circuit is in surprisingly good condition!– Flexible water pipes to be replaced– Rubber o-rings to be replaced– Redundant ancillary equipment has been

removed.– Minor repairs to finger stock in progress.– Cleaning of RF surfaces in progress.

Tubes• 2 x BURLE 4616

Tubes Have been delivered, and are ready for installation

Test Area• Area is still being prepared for MICE equipment

Test area

• Water panel is now in place.

• Electrical services will be installed in the next few weeks