AbstractReal time processor, RTP, is a basic subsystem in the JT-60 data processing system and plays an important role in JT-60 feedback control utilizing various diagnostic signals. An original mini-computer system was replaced in 1994 with a workstation. It has 2 CPU's with a real-time parallel UNIX. During the experiment, one CPU communicates with the main computer synchronized with the experimental sequence, and the other executes a real-time process with 1 ms clock. RTP has been upgraded to a compatible RISC workstation with a faster A/D converter in 1997 in response to increased requests of handling the increased signals in more complicated manners. After this upgrade, an elapsed time is reduced to ∼75% and an I/O time is now dominant. To reduce a CAMAC access time, we try to use a reflective memory for the data transfer. Now RTP handles six kinds of signals to control an electron density, a neutron emission, an electron density and a radiation in the divertor region, and a neutral pressure. RTP will handle five more kinds of signals this year and be used for an advanced control with more complicated processing.
Data flow management and service of Lingshu plasma control system