NSTX Collaborative NSTX Collaborative Control RoomControl Room

9/15/20039/15/2003

E. Feibush, S. Kaye, E. Feibush, S. Kaye, S. Klasky,S. Klasky, I. Zatz I. Zatz

A. Finklestein, K. Li, G. WallaceA. Finklestein, K. Li, G. Wallace

Overview (1)Overview (1)

NSTX Collaborative Control Room features.NSTX Collaborative Control Room features. High resolution displayHigh resolution display

Initially 2.9M pixels (2 projectors): eventually 4.4M pixels (3 Initially 2.9M pixels (2 projectors): eventually 4.4M pixels (3 projectors).projectors).Require15dpi at 20’ Require15dpi at 20’ 6’ screen needs 1080 pixels vertically, 6’ screen needs 1080 pixels vertically, (1400x1050 /projector).(1400x1050 /projector).

Multiple computers can collaborate in the CCR. Multiple computers can collaborate in the CCR. The computers on the gigabit networking will operate as The computers on the gigabit networking will operate as

a “cluster”.a “cluster”. Low maintenance (1 hour/month).Low maintenance (1 hour/month).

Alignment with 2 projectors.Alignment with 2 projectors.Color balance projectors with Nvidia tools.Color balance projectors with Nvidia tools.

Layout of control roomLayout of control roomSimilar to the demo we had in the display wall room

HW/SW requirements: ProjectorsHW/SW requirements: Projectors

2 High Resolution (1400x1050) NEC 2 High Resolution (1400x1050) NEC GT6000 projectors [5100 Lumens].GT6000 projectors [5100 Lumens].

Twice the resolution of “standard” projectors.Twice the resolution of “standard” projectors. Projectors were demoed in the control room: Projectors were demoed in the control room:

“Bright Enough” to have all of the lights on in the “Bright Enough” to have all of the lights on in the room. room.

Over 90% brightness uniformity.Over 90% brightness uniformity. Lens physically shifts up and down.Lens physically shifts up and down. Keystone controls.Keystone controls. $10,800 *2 = $21,600 (PICSIE) = $0 PPPL$10,800 *2 = $21,600 (PICSIE) = $0 PPPL

2 Ceiling Mounts $295 x 2 = $590 PPPL2 Ceiling Mounts $295 x 2 = $590 PPPL

Total $590

ScreenScreenDa-LiteDa-Lite 84144 Perm-Wall 84144 Perm-Wall Screen with Da-Mat Finish 6’ x Screen with Da-Mat Finish 6’ x 24’ (overall = 6’4” x 24 4”)24’ (overall = 6’4” x 24 4”) Designed for permanent mounting Designed for permanent mounting

to the wall or in a wall opening.to the wall or in a wall opening. Front projection surface snaps to Front projection surface snaps to

the front of the silver aluminum the front of the silver aluminum frame.frame.

Provides a perfectly flat viewing Provides a perfectly flat viewing surface surface

Will replace present screen at the Will replace present screen at the same location.same location.

$2100 (PPPL)$2100 (PPPL)Total $2,690

ComputersComputersDisplay ComputerDisplay Computer Dell 650 Workstation (Windows XP) Dell 650 Workstation (Windows XP)

$4,000$4,000 2x 2.8Ghz PIV Processors, 1GB RAM, 120GB 2x 2.8Ghz PIV Processors, 1GB RAM, 120GB HD, (64Bit 100Mhz PCIx slot)HD, (64Bit 100Mhz PCIx slot)

Nvidia Quadro FX1000 Dual DVI cardNvidia Quadro FX1000 Dual DVI card Allows any application to be projected on a dual-Allows any application to be projected on a dual-

channel powerwall with sophisticated edge blending in channel powerwall with sophisticated edge blending in order to achieve uniform luminosity.order to achieve uniform luminosity.

Powerwall works transparently with any applicationPowerwall works transparently with any application..

Collaboration Server.Collaboration Server. Dell 450n Workstation (Redhat 9.0) $2,200Dell 450n Workstation (Redhat 9.0) $2,200 1x 2.8Ghz Processor, 1GB RAM, 80GB 1x 2.8Ghz Processor, 1GB RAM, 80GB

HD, (64Bit 100Mhz PCIx slot)HD, (64Bit 100Mhz PCIx slot)Total $8,890

NetworkingNetworking

LAN: Create a “hybrid” cluster.LAN: Create a “hybrid” cluster. Dell PowerConnect 5212 12 port gigabit switch. Dell PowerConnect 5212 12 port gigabit switch.

(24Gbit Wire-speed). $0.00.(24Gbit Wire-speed). $0.00.Will allow for 9 control room users.Will allow for 9 control room users.Upgradeable (24 port for $2K), …Upgradeable (24 port for $2K), …

Use Syskonnect cards (from the FCC) for MACS $0Use Syskonnect cards (from the FCC) for MACS $0

““slowest link” will determine the overall speed of slowest link” will determine the overall speed of the network.the network. 100Mb networking gives 7.5MB/s100Mb networking gives 7.5MB/s Gigabit technology gives over 75MB/s on Windows + Gigabit technology gives over 75MB/s on Windows +

Linux machines, Mac G3: 12MB/s, G4: 37MB/s, G5: Linux machines, Mac G3: 12MB/s, G4: 37MB/s, G5: >75MB/s (estimated)[133Mhz, 64-bit.>75MB/s (estimated)[133Mhz, 64-bit.

Total $8,890

SoftwareSoftware

VNC $0VNC $0 Server: Runs on a linux machine so the Server: Runs on a linux machine so the

remote desktop will be X.remote desktop will be X. Viewers: Viewers:

Window/linux machines can use TightVNCWindow/linux machines can use TightVNC This provide faster VNC versions than the “original” This provide faster VNC versions than the “original”

version, including jpg compression schemes.version, including jpg compression schemes.

Evaluate vnc viewers for the MAC, including java Evaluate vnc viewers for the MAC, including java based viewers.based viewers.

Evaluating Reflectors for faster networking.Evaluating Reflectors for faster networking.

Total $8,890

Timeline (1)Timeline (1)11/1/03 - 12/1/03:11/1/03 - 12/1/03:

Necessary CR modifications complete.Necessary CR modifications complete. Obtain Projectors and computers, and set these up in the control Obtain Projectors and computers, and set these up in the control

room.room. Obtain Screen and install in the control room.Obtain Screen and install in the control room.

12/1/03 - 12/15/03:12/1/03 - 12/15/03: Install VNC software on computers.Install VNC software on computers. Install OSX on MAC’s connected to the gigabit networkInstall OSX on MAC’s connected to the gigabit network Install Gigabit cards in the MACS.Install Gigabit cards in the MACS.

12/15/03 -1/12/04:12/15/03 -1/12/04: Test network, and “tweak” network on MACS, ….Test network, and “tweak” network on MACS, ….

1/12/04 – 2/1/04:1/12/04 – 2/1/04: Initial test run of the CCR.Initial test run of the CCR. Adjust problems according to user input.Adjust problems according to user input.

2/1/04:2/1/04: CCR fully operationalCCR fully operational

Initial setup optimized for control room Initial setup optimized for control room collaborationscollaborations

Fast communication because of Gb network.Fast communication because of Gb network.

Floor control (control of mouse/keyboard) more Floor control (control of mouse/keyboard) more easily maintained.easily maintained.

Users outside CR can slow operations Users outside CR can slow operations dramatically if the screen is constantly updated.dramatically if the screen is constantly updated. Even in “view-only” mode (with known VNC software).Even in “view-only” mode (with known VNC software). Communication during 5:00pm meeting is ok for a Communication during 5:00pm meeting is ok for a

limited number of outside users.limited number of outside users. # of outside users TBD, and optimized, once system # of outside users TBD, and optimized, once system

is setup.is setup.

VNC ReplacementVNC Replacement

Utilize UDF connections which do not Utilize UDF connections which do not require (tcp) verification for remote require (tcp) verification for remote participants.participants.Compression/buffering of data for (off-site Compression/buffering of data for (off-site users).users). Elvis for shared graphics windows + Elvis for shared graphics windows +

whiteboard/chat.whiteboard/chat.

Implement Floor ControlImplement Floor Control

Eliminate mouse/window control conflicts.Eliminate mouse/window control conflicts. Proxy will allow for users to only control “their” windows on the Proxy will allow for users to only control “their” windows on the

shared display.shared display. Groups will be made, so users in a group can control other Groups will be made, so users in a group can control other

windows in the group of users.windows in the group of users. Chat and whiteboards will be shared among group members.Chat and whiteboards will be shared among group members.

6/1/04: Alpha version of software will be tested in the 6/1/04: Alpha version of software will be tested in the control room (for local collaboration only).control room (for local collaboration only).12/1/04: Allow for “remote" users to control windows on 12/1/04: Allow for “remote" users to control windows on the shared display.the shared display.

Further discussions required for system design.Further discussions required for system design.

ELectronic VISualization (ELVIS)ELectronic VISualization (ELVIS)

Define “shareable” objects.Define “shareable” objects. GraphsGraphs

x/y, surface plots, contour plots, x/y, surface plots, contour plots, animated color plots, scopesanimated color plots, scopes

Web browserWeb browser

Send the “minimal” amount of Send the “minimal” amount of information for collaborations.information for collaborations. More efficient remote More efficient remote

collaboration.collaboration.

Allows for “thin” clients.Allows for “thin” clients. Wireless PDA’s.Wireless PDA’s.