Operational Experience with the SPS Computer Control System
A major design requirement for the control system was that it should be used for the commissioning of the accelerator. We are happy to report that this aim has been fulfilled. All systems except the RF were commissioned from the Main Control Room using the computer system. Indeed so powerful were the facilities available that much less beam time for testing was required than was scheduled, this being to the great profit of the installation program. The continuing requirement for the control system is of course to ensure the regular operation of the accelerator for experiments, and to provide sufficient flexibility to meet changing requirements, particularly for accelerator development.