The Operation Control System for the Tianlai Experiment

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Autori principali: Li, Jixia, Wu, Fengquan, Sun, Shijie, Wang, Yougang, Chen, Xuelei
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Pubblicazione: 2026
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author Li, Jixia
Wu, Fengquan
Sun, Shijie
Wang, Yougang
Chen, Xuelei
author_facet Li, Jixia
Wu, Fengquan
Sun, Shijie
Wang, Yougang
Chen, Xuelei
contents The Tianlai 21cm intensity mapping experiment is located at the Hongliuxia Observing Station, which is a remote site with excellent electromagnetic environment. To facilitate the operation of the Tianlai experiment while reducing the required human power and travel cost, we have designed the system to be remotely controllable from the start. In this paper, we present the basic design of the operation control system, including the control network, and the controlling mechanisms for the power switch, the steering of the dish antenna, the analog and digital components of the array, and the operation of the array. In the design of this system of operation control, we emphasize the following points: online accessible, simplicity, flexibility, strict control of electromagnetic interference (EMI) and security. The various devices are connected in a local area network (LAN), and one can control them remotely by securely logging into a server on the LAN and issue commands. We describe the functions of the programs designed for the control. Similar design and the various hardware and software components may also be applicable or of reference value to other remote observing stations.
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spellingShingle The Operation Control System for the Tianlai Experiment
Li, Jixia
Wu, Fengquan
Sun, Shijie
Wang, Yougang
Chen, Xuelei
Instrumentation and Methods for Astrophysics
The Tianlai 21cm intensity mapping experiment is located at the Hongliuxia Observing Station, which is a remote site with excellent electromagnetic environment. To facilitate the operation of the Tianlai experiment while reducing the required human power and travel cost, we have designed the system to be remotely controllable from the start. In this paper, we present the basic design of the operation control system, including the control network, and the controlling mechanisms for the power switch, the steering of the dish antenna, the analog and digital components of the array, and the operation of the array. In the design of this system of operation control, we emphasize the following points: online accessible, simplicity, flexibility, strict control of electromagnetic interference (EMI) and security. The various devices are connected in a local area network (LAN), and one can control them remotely by securely logging into a server on the LAN and issue commands. We describe the functions of the programs designed for the control. Similar design and the various hardware and software components may also be applicable or of reference value to other remote observing stations.
title The Operation Control System for the Tianlai Experiment
topic Instrumentation and Methods for Astrophysics
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2604.24014