Controlling the GANIL from an operator workstation

A new control system is in use at GANLL since February 93. The aim of this evolution was to replace the precedent sequential way of control by a simultaneous mode so that a larger number of pieces of equipment can be handle at the same time. Afterwards, it could provide enough facilities to reduce the ion beam starting time. We describe how all component parts of the accelerator are controlled from the main control room. It emphasises the distribution of intelligence, using a client-server model between the X-Windows based man-machine interface and the Camac real-time processors with RTVAX chips. The Ethernet network architecture and some tuning beam programs and control functions are also discussed. Lastly, advantages expected from this new control system, specially for integration of new projects such as high intensity transport and secondary beams are presented