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The Slope Box Extension (SBX) unit contains a power board and '''[[The Pickoff Card|"pickoff card"]]''' along with an optional '''Raspberry Pi''' computer. These electronics replace ALL utility of the VXI system while providing additional functionality previously unavailable. The power board of the SBX provides power to the detector, while the pickoff card converts signals from the detector to go to the digitizer. As a whole, the SBX is there to handle much of the signals and processing between the detectors and the greater [[DAQ system|data acquisition system]]. Understanding the SBX on a hardware level can be understood by observing the functions of the [[The Pickoff Card| | The Slope Box Extension (SBX) unit contains a power board and '''[[The Pickoff Card|"pickoff card"]]''' along with an optional '''Raspberry Pi''' computer. These electronics replace ALL utility of the VXI system while providing additional functionality previously unavailable. The power board of the SBX provides power to the detector, while the pickoff card converts signals from the detector to go to the digitizer. As a whole, the SBX is there to handle much of the signals and processing between the detectors and the greater [[DAQ system|data acquisition system]]. Understanding the SBX on a hardware level can be understood by observing the functions of the [[The Pickoff Card|pickoff card]]. | ||
==EPICS Interface for Slope Box== | ==EPICS Interface for Slope Box== | ||
Revision as of 15:40, February 8, 2023
The Slope Box Extension (SBX) unit contains a power board and "pickoff card" along with an optional Raspberry Pi computer. These electronics replace ALL utility of the VXI system while providing additional functionality previously unavailable. The power board of the SBX provides power to the detector, while the pickoff card converts signals from the detector to go to the digitizer. As a whole, the SBX is there to handle much of the signals and processing between the detectors and the greater data acquisition system. Understanding the SBX on a hardware level can be understood by observing the functions of the pickoff card.
EPICS Interface for Slope Box
The R-Pi contains an EPICS database allowing users to read and write PVs:
- The Slope Box for detector controls and monitoring (HV, Temps, etc.)
- The SBX Pickoff for control of signal processing functions (DC offset, gain range, Preamp Reset Clamping, etc.)
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