NSTX Data Acquisition

I want to put a new diagnostic on NSTX. How can I get the data into MDSplus?

How do I control my acquisition starting time?

I want to take another set of calibration shots; what shot number should I start with?

Can I run CAMAC programs from any computer?

I want to put a new diagnostic on NSTX. How can I get the data into MDSplus?

This is complicated, and local conventions should be considered. Please see Greg Tchilinguirian or Paul Sichta.

How do I control my acquisition starting time?

If you mean when the acquistion begins after the shot has completed, please see Greg Tchilinguirian or Paul Sichta. . To change trigger times for your digitizers, you may use TRAVERSER. Click on your device to select it, and then select "Setup Device" under the Data menu.

I want to take another set of calibration shots; what shot number should I start with?

Can I run CAMAC programs from any computer?

No. A CAMAC crate can only be accessed from one computer. Currently, most NSTX Diagnostic crates are accessed from the Linux computer skylark. The EPICS crates are accessed from Unix computers.