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Practical Beamline Controls Training

2023-03-21T14:54:09Z

Kpetersn: /* IOC Deployment & Troubleshooting */ Added git revisions used during the training session on March 20, 2023

Practical Beamline Controls (EPICS) Training for APS resident users

== Sessions ==

# [[#IOC_Basics|IOC Basics]]
# [[#IOC_Deployment_&_Troubleshooting|IOC Deployment & Troubleshooting]]

== IOC Basics ==

=== Meeting Info ===

;Date
: Friday, January 20, 2023
;Time
: 1:00pm CST
;Duration
: 1 hour
;Sign-up form
: https://forms.office.com/g/U79q6v9Jpm
;Meeting URL
: [https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NjQzYTQ4M2MtMjEzYy00MTFlLWI3YWUtMWMyOWE0NGZhNzhm%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%220cfca185-25f7-49e3-8ae7-704d5326e285%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%226988db4c-e149-46db-bf4a-e7f68830d698%22%7d Ugly Microsoft Teams Meeting URL]

=== Outline ===

# What is an IOC/PV/record/field?
# Where to find record/field info
# Record processing/linking
# Loading databases
# Creating IOCs
# IOC Layout
# How support gets into the IOC
# Running/connecting to/disconnecting from an IOC
# Useful commands (iocsh & command line)
# GUIs
# EPICS support at the APS
# Adding streamDevice support to an IOC

=== Slides ===

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1UN3rHJ-U-gwZz50blV7qj1AGE3RDS_VVw1-TYOsNnw4/edit?usp=sharing

=== Video ===

[https://anl.box.com/s/qwvdciuqop86m7pviddsev2as27kkpbv 1080p mp4 (slides & audio)]

Note: the box web site plays the video at a lower resolution by default.

=== Audio ===

[https://anl.box.com/s/x8v3p9m9zsugbosj0liocwuvc7wleehk unannotated audio]

annotated audio (with chapters corresponding to slides) -- coming eventually

== IOC Deployment & Troubleshooting ==

=== Meeting Info ===

;Date
: Monday, March 20, 2023
;Time
: 2:00pm CDT
;Duration
: 1 hour
;Sign-up form
: https://forms.office.com/g/vquAbEHi0Q
;Meeting URL
: [https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MWY4ODVmNGItZTc1Mi00MzIzLTgzOGYtODFjOGI2NDE5NTIw%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%220cfca185-25f7-49e3-8ae7-704d5326e285%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%226988db4c-e149-46db-bf4a-e7f68830d698%22%7d Ugly Microsoft Teams URL]
;Survey URL
: https://forms.office.com/g/b4XbHZFuRb

=== Outline ===

# Setup
# Deploy a new IOC
# Add simulated motors to the IOC
# Deploy the motorVMC (Virtual Motor Controller) module
# Add virtual motors to the IOC
# asyn troubleshooting

=== Requirements ===

ssh access to an APS Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) computer is required for the training.

Many [https://wiki.aps.anl.gov/bcda/index.php?title=VMs_for_EPICS_Training RHEL virtual machines] are available.

=== Instructions ===

Running through the instructions '''before''' the training session is '''strongly encouraged''':

https://git.aps.anl.gov/practical_beamline_controls_training/session_2/instructions

If an APS computer is not available, [https://git.aps.anl.gov/practical_beamline_controls_training/session_2/instructions/-/tree/external alternate instructions] can be followed, but the differences will not be covered during the training session.

=== Video ===

[https://anl.box.com/s/wlfwd8luug1w9tdbwe1yf6ac9qqvslsc 1080p mkv]

=== Audio ===

[https://anl.box.com/s/f8tz59jr8jm6ih3l326m3xj5xsrd5dko unannotated mp3]

=== Git revisions used during the training ===

Instructions: [https://git.aps.anl.gov/practical_beamline_controls_training/session_2/instructions/-/tree/5801aa2fb3ca75cc8214029e9d368ec3add05380 5801aa2f]

xxx: [https://git.aps.anl.gov/practical_beamline_controls_training/session_2/xxx/-/tree/65cbe6b5f1e99442606ea7cb2efa5f2a602b9caa 65cbe6b5]

motorVMC: [https://git.aps.anl.gov/practical_beamline_controls_training/session_2/motorVMC/-/tree/f98f1512b43039788e050d373f104a55bde5555d f98f1512]

Practical Beamline Controls Training

2023-03-20T21:25:32Z

Kpetersn: /* Meeting Info */ fixed formatting

Practical Beamline Controls Training

2023-03-20T21:25:11Z

Kpetersn: /* Meeting Info */ added survey URL

Practical Beamline Controls (EPICS) Training for APS resident users

== Sessions ==

# [[#IOC_Basics|IOC Basics]]
# [[#IOC_Deployment_&_Troubleshooting|IOC Deployment & Troubleshooting]]

== IOC Basics ==

=== Meeting Info ===

;Date
: Friday, January 20, 2023
;Time
: 1:00pm CST
;Duration
: 1 hour
;Sign-up form
: https://forms.office.com/g/U79q6v9Jpm
;Meeting URL
: [https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NjQzYTQ4M2MtMjEzYy00MTFlLWI3YWUtMWMyOWE0NGZhNzhm%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%220cfca185-25f7-49e3-8ae7-704d5326e285%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%226988db4c-e149-46db-bf4a-e7f68830d698%22%7d Ugly Microsoft Teams Meeting URL]

=== Outline ===

# What is an IOC/PV/record/field?
# Where to find record/field info
# Record processing/linking
# Loading databases
# Creating IOCs
# IOC Layout
# How support gets into the IOC
# Running/connecting to/disconnecting from an IOC
# Useful commands (iocsh & command line)
# GUIs
# EPICS support at the APS
# Adding streamDevice support to an IOC

=== Slides ===

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1UN3rHJ-U-gwZz50blV7qj1AGE3RDS_VVw1-TYOsNnw4/edit?usp=sharing

=== Video ===

[https://anl.box.com/s/qwvdciuqop86m7pviddsev2as27kkpbv 1080p mp4 (slides & audio)]

Note: the box web site plays the video at a lower resolution by default.

=== Audio ===

[https://anl.box.com/s/x8v3p9m9zsugbosj0liocwuvc7wleehk unannotated audio]

annotated audio (with chapters corresponding to slides) -- coming eventually

== IOC Deployment & Troubleshooting ==

=== Meeting Info ===

;Date
: Monday, March 20, 2023
;Time
: 2:00pm CDT
;Duration
: 1 hour
;Sign-up form
: https://forms.office.com/g/vquAbEHi0Q
;Meeting URL
: [https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MWY4ODVmNGItZTc1Mi00MzIzLTgzOGYtODFjOGI2NDE5NTIw%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%220cfca185-25f7-49e3-8ae7-704d5326e285%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%226988db4c-e149-46db-bf4a-e7f68830d698%22%7d Ugly Microsoft Teams URL]
;Survey URL
https://forms.office.com/g/b4XbHZFuRb

=== Outline ===

# Setup
# Deploy a new IOC
# Add simulated motors to the IOC
# Deploy the motorVMC (Virtual Motor Controller) module
# Add virtual motors to the IOC
# asyn troubleshooting

=== Requirements ===

ssh access to an APS Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) computer is required for the training.

Many [https://wiki.aps.anl.gov/bcda/index.php?title=VMs_for_EPICS_Training RHEL virtual machines] are available.

=== Instructions ===

Running through the instructions '''before''' the training session is '''strongly encouraged''':

https://git.aps.anl.gov/practical_beamline_controls_training/session_2/instructions

If an APS computer is not available, [https://git.aps.anl.gov/practical_beamline_controls_training/session_2/instructions/-/tree/external alternate instructions] can be followed, but the differences will not be covered during the training session.

=== Video ===

[https://anl.box.com/s/wlfwd8luug1w9tdbwe1yf6ac9qqvslsc 1080p mkv]

=== Audio ===

[https://anl.box.com/s/f8tz59jr8jm6ih3l326m3xj5xsrd5dko unannotated mp3]

Practical Beamline Controls Training

2023-03-20T21:21:19Z

Kpetersn: /* Video */

Practical Beamline Controls (EPICS) Training for APS resident users

== Sessions ==

# [[#IOC_Basics|IOC Basics]]
# [[#IOC_Deployment_&_Troubleshooting|IOC Deployment & Troubleshooting]]

== IOC Basics ==

=== Meeting Info ===

;Date
: Friday, January 20, 2023
;Time
: 1:00pm CST
;Duration
: 1 hour
;Sign-up form
: https://forms.office.com/g/U79q6v9Jpm
;Meeting URL
: [https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NjQzYTQ4M2MtMjEzYy00MTFlLWI3YWUtMWMyOWE0NGZhNzhm%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%220cfca185-25f7-49e3-8ae7-704d5326e285%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%226988db4c-e149-46db-bf4a-e7f68830d698%22%7d Ugly Microsoft Teams Meeting URL]

=== Outline ===

# What is an IOC/PV/record/field?
# Where to find record/field info
# Record processing/linking
# Loading databases
# Creating IOCs
# IOC Layout
# How support gets into the IOC
# Running/connecting to/disconnecting from an IOC
# Useful commands (iocsh & command line)
# GUIs
# EPICS support at the APS
# Adding streamDevice support to an IOC

=== Slides ===

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1UN3rHJ-U-gwZz50blV7qj1AGE3RDS_VVw1-TYOsNnw4/edit?usp=sharing

=== Video ===

[https://anl.box.com/s/qwvdciuqop86m7pviddsev2as27kkpbv 1080p mp4 (slides & audio)]

Note: the box web site plays the video at a lower resolution by default.

=== Audio ===

[https://anl.box.com/s/x8v3p9m9zsugbosj0liocwuvc7wleehk unannotated audio]

annotated audio (with chapters corresponding to slides) -- coming eventually

== IOC Deployment & Troubleshooting ==

=== Meeting Info ===

;Date
: Monday, March 20, 2023
;Time
: 2:00pm CDT
;Duration
: 1 hour
;Sign-up form
: https://forms.office.com/g/vquAbEHi0Q
;Meeting URL
: [https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MWY4ODVmNGItZTc1Mi00MzIzLTgzOGYtODFjOGI2NDE5NTIw%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%220cfca185-25f7-49e3-8ae7-704d5326e285%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%226988db4c-e149-46db-bf4a-e7f68830d698%22%7d Ugly Microsoft Teams URL]

=== Outline ===

# Setup
# Deploy a new IOC
# Add simulated motors to the IOC
# Deploy the motorVMC (Virtual Motor Controller) module
# Add virtual motors to the IOC
# asyn troubleshooting

=== Requirements ===

ssh access to an APS Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) computer is required for the training.

Many [https://wiki.aps.anl.gov/bcda/index.php?title=VMs_for_EPICS_Training RHEL virtual machines] are available.

=== Instructions ===

Running through the instructions '''before''' the training session is '''strongly encouraged''':

https://git.aps.anl.gov/practical_beamline_controls_training/session_2/instructions

If an APS computer is not available, [https://git.aps.anl.gov/practical_beamline_controls_training/session_2/instructions/-/tree/external alternate instructions] can be followed, but the differences will not be covered during the training session.

=== Video ===

[https://anl.box.com/s/wlfwd8luug1w9tdbwe1yf6ac9qqvslsc 1080p mkv]

=== Audio ===

[https://anl.box.com/s/f8tz59jr8jm6ih3l326m3xj5xsrd5dko unannotated mp3]

Practical Beamline Controls Training

2023-03-20T21:18:31Z

Kpetersn: /* Audio */ added link to mp3

Practical Beamline Controls (EPICS) Training for APS resident users

== Sessions ==

# [[#IOC_Basics|IOC Basics]]
# [[#IOC_Deployment_&_Troubleshooting|IOC Deployment & Troubleshooting]]

== IOC Basics ==

=== Meeting Info ===

;Date
: Friday, January 20, 2023
;Time
: 1:00pm CST
;Duration
: 1 hour
;Sign-up form
: https://forms.office.com/g/U79q6v9Jpm
;Meeting URL
: [https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NjQzYTQ4M2MtMjEzYy00MTFlLWI3YWUtMWMyOWE0NGZhNzhm%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%220cfca185-25f7-49e3-8ae7-704d5326e285%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%226988db4c-e149-46db-bf4a-e7f68830d698%22%7d Ugly Microsoft Teams Meeting URL]

=== Outline ===

# What is an IOC/PV/record/field?
# Where to find record/field info
# Record processing/linking
# Loading databases
# Creating IOCs
# IOC Layout
# How support gets into the IOC
# Running/connecting to/disconnecting from an IOC
# Useful commands (iocsh & command line)
# GUIs
# EPICS support at the APS
# Adding streamDevice support to an IOC

=== Slides ===

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1UN3rHJ-U-gwZz50blV7qj1AGE3RDS_VVw1-TYOsNnw4/edit?usp=sharing

=== Video ===

[https://anl.box.com/s/qwvdciuqop86m7pviddsev2as27kkpbv 1080p mp4 (slides & audio)]

Note: the box web site plays the video at a lower resolution by default.

=== Audio ===

[https://anl.box.com/s/x8v3p9m9zsugbosj0liocwuvc7wleehk unannotated audio]

annotated audio (with chapters corresponding to slides) -- coming eventually

== IOC Deployment & Troubleshooting ==

=== Meeting Info ===

;Date
: Monday, March 20, 2023
;Time
: 2:00pm CDT
;Duration
: 1 hour
;Sign-up form
: https://forms.office.com/g/vquAbEHi0Q
;Meeting URL
: [https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MWY4ODVmNGItZTc1Mi00MzIzLTgzOGYtODFjOGI2NDE5NTIw%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%220cfca185-25f7-49e3-8ae7-704d5326e285%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%226988db4c-e149-46db-bf4a-e7f68830d698%22%7d Ugly Microsoft Teams URL]

=== Outline ===

# Setup
# Deploy a new IOC
# Add simulated motors to the IOC
# Deploy the motorVMC (Virtual Motor Controller) module
# Add virtual motors to the IOC
# asyn troubleshooting

=== Requirements ===

ssh access to an APS Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) computer is required for the training.

Many [https://wiki.aps.anl.gov/bcda/index.php?title=VMs_for_EPICS_Training RHEL virtual machines] are available.

=== Instructions ===

Running through the instructions '''before''' the training session is '''strongly encouraged''':

https://git.aps.anl.gov/practical_beamline_controls_training/session_2/instructions

If an APS computer is not available, [https://git.aps.anl.gov/practical_beamline_controls_training/session_2/instructions/-/tree/external alternate instructions] can be followed, but the differences will not be covered during the training session.

=== Video ===

https://anl.box.com/s/wlfwd8luug1w9tdbwe1yf6ac9qqvslsc

=== Audio ===

[https://anl.box.com/s/f8tz59jr8jm6ih3l326m3xj5xsrd5dko unannotated mp3]

Practical Beamline Controls Training

2023-03-20T20:28:26Z

Kpetersn: /* Video */ Added a link to the video

Practical Beamline Controls (EPICS) Training for APS resident users

== Sessions ==

# [[#IOC_Basics|IOC Basics]]
# [[#IOC_Deployment_&_Troubleshooting|IOC Deployment & Troubleshooting]]

== IOC Basics ==

=== Meeting Info ===

;Date
: Friday, January 20, 2023
;Time
: 1:00pm CST
;Duration
: 1 hour
;Sign-up form
: https://forms.office.com/g/U79q6v9Jpm
;Meeting URL
: [https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NjQzYTQ4M2MtMjEzYy00MTFlLWI3YWUtMWMyOWE0NGZhNzhm%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%220cfca185-25f7-49e3-8ae7-704d5326e285%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%226988db4c-e149-46db-bf4a-e7f68830d698%22%7d Ugly Microsoft Teams Meeting URL]

=== Outline ===

# What is an IOC/PV/record/field?
# Where to find record/field info
# Record processing/linking
# Loading databases
# Creating IOCs
# IOC Layout
# How support gets into the IOC
# Running/connecting to/disconnecting from an IOC
# Useful commands (iocsh & command line)
# GUIs
# EPICS support at the APS
# Adding streamDevice support to an IOC

=== Slides ===

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1UN3rHJ-U-gwZz50blV7qj1AGE3RDS_VVw1-TYOsNnw4/edit?usp=sharing

=== Video ===

[https://anl.box.com/s/qwvdciuqop86m7pviddsev2as27kkpbv 1080p mp4 (slides & audio)]

Note: the box web site plays the video at a lower resolution by default.

=== Audio ===

[https://anl.box.com/s/x8v3p9m9zsugbosj0liocwuvc7wleehk unannotated audio]

annotated audio (with chapters corresponding to slides) -- coming eventually

== IOC Deployment & Troubleshooting ==

=== Meeting Info ===

;Date
: Monday, March 20, 2023
;Time
: 2:00pm CDT
;Duration
: 1 hour
;Sign-up form
: https://forms.office.com/g/vquAbEHi0Q
;Meeting URL
: [https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MWY4ODVmNGItZTc1Mi00MzIzLTgzOGYtODFjOGI2NDE5NTIw%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%220cfca185-25f7-49e3-8ae7-704d5326e285%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%226988db4c-e149-46db-bf4a-e7f68830d698%22%7d Ugly Microsoft Teams URL]

=== Outline ===

# Setup
# Deploy a new IOC
# Add simulated motors to the IOC
# Deploy the motorVMC (Virtual Motor Controller) module
# Add virtual motors to the IOC
# asyn troubleshooting

=== Requirements ===

ssh access to an APS Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) computer is required for the training.

Many [https://wiki.aps.anl.gov/bcda/index.php?title=VMs_for_EPICS_Training RHEL virtual machines] are available.

=== Instructions ===

Running through the instructions '''before''' the training session is '''strongly encouraged''':

https://git.aps.anl.gov/practical_beamline_controls_training/session_2/instructions

If an APS computer is not available, [https://git.aps.anl.gov/practical_beamline_controls_training/session_2/instructions/-/tree/external alternate instructions] can be followed, but the differences will not be covered during the training session.

=== Video ===

https://anl.box.com/s/wlfwd8luug1w9tdbwe1yf6ac9qqvslsc

=== Audio ===

available after the training

Practical Beamline Controls Training

2023-03-10T18:14:45Z

Kpetersn: /* Instructions */ Added a link to alternate instructions for external attendees

Practical Beamline Controls (EPICS) Training for APS resident users

== Sessions ==

# [[#IOC_Basics|IOC Basics]]
# [[#IOC_Deployment_&_Troubleshooting|IOC Deployment & Troubleshooting]]

== IOC Basics ==

=== Meeting Info ===

;Date
: Friday, January 20, 2023
;Time
: 1:00pm CST
;Duration
: 1 hour
;Sign-up form
: https://forms.office.com/g/U79q6v9Jpm
;Meeting URL
: [https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NjQzYTQ4M2MtMjEzYy00MTFlLWI3YWUtMWMyOWE0NGZhNzhm%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%220cfca185-25f7-49e3-8ae7-704d5326e285%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%226988db4c-e149-46db-bf4a-e7f68830d698%22%7d Ugly Microsoft Teams Meeting URL]

=== Outline ===

# What is an IOC/PV/record/field?
# Where to find record/field info
# Record processing/linking
# Loading databases
# Creating IOCs
# IOC Layout
# How support gets into the IOC
# Running/connecting to/disconnecting from an IOC
# Useful commands (iocsh & command line)
# GUIs
# EPICS support at the APS
# Adding streamDevice support to an IOC

=== Slides ===

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1UN3rHJ-U-gwZz50blV7qj1AGE3RDS_VVw1-TYOsNnw4/edit?usp=sharing

=== Video ===

[https://anl.box.com/s/qwvdciuqop86m7pviddsev2as27kkpbv 1080p mp4 (slides & audio)]

Note: the box web site plays the video at a lower resolution by default.

=== Audio ===

[https://anl.box.com/s/x8v3p9m9zsugbosj0liocwuvc7wleehk unannotated audio]

annotated audio (with chapters corresponding to slides) -- coming eventually

== IOC Deployment & Troubleshooting ==

=== Meeting Info ===

;Date
: Monday, March 20, 2023
;Time
: 2:00pm CDT
;Duration
: 1 hour
;Sign-up form
: https://forms.office.com/g/vquAbEHi0Q
;Meeting URL
: [https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MWY4ODVmNGItZTc1Mi00MzIzLTgzOGYtODFjOGI2NDE5NTIw%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%220cfca185-25f7-49e3-8ae7-704d5326e285%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%226988db4c-e149-46db-bf4a-e7f68830d698%22%7d Ugly Microsoft Teams URL]

=== Outline ===

# Setup
# Deploy a new IOC
# Add simulated motors to the IOC
# Deploy the motorVMC (Virtual Motor Controller) module
# Add virtual motors to the IOC
# asyn troubleshooting

=== Requirements ===

ssh access to an APS Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) computer is required for the training.

Many [https://wiki.aps.anl.gov/bcda/index.php?title=VMs_for_EPICS_Training RHEL virtual machines] are available.

=== Instructions ===

Running through the instructions '''before''' the training session is '''strongly encouraged''':

https://git.aps.anl.gov/practical_beamline_controls_training/session_2/instructions

If an APS computer is not available, [https://git.aps.anl.gov/practical_beamline_controls_training/session_2/instructions/-/tree/external alternate instructions] can be followed, but the differences will not be covered during the training session.

=== Video ===

available after the training

=== Audio ===

available after the training

Practical Beamline Controls Training

2023-03-10T17:56:33Z

Kpetersn: /* Meeting Info */ Corrected the timezone

Practical Beamline Controls (EPICS) Training for APS resident users

== Sessions ==

# [[#IOC_Basics|IOC Basics]]
# [[#IOC_Deployment_&_Troubleshooting|IOC Deployment & Troubleshooting]]

== IOC Basics ==

=== Meeting Info ===

;Date
: Friday, January 20, 2023
;Time
: 1:00pm CST
;Duration
: 1 hour
;Sign-up form
: https://forms.office.com/g/U79q6v9Jpm
;Meeting URL
: [https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NjQzYTQ4M2MtMjEzYy00MTFlLWI3YWUtMWMyOWE0NGZhNzhm%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%220cfca185-25f7-49e3-8ae7-704d5326e285%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%226988db4c-e149-46db-bf4a-e7f68830d698%22%7d Ugly Microsoft Teams Meeting URL]

=== Outline ===

# What is an IOC/PV/record/field?
# Where to find record/field info
# Record processing/linking
# Loading databases
# Creating IOCs
# IOC Layout
# How support gets into the IOC
# Running/connecting to/disconnecting from an IOC
# Useful commands (iocsh & command line)
# GUIs
# EPICS support at the APS
# Adding streamDevice support to an IOC

=== Slides ===

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1UN3rHJ-U-gwZz50blV7qj1AGE3RDS_VVw1-TYOsNnw4/edit?usp=sharing

=== Video ===

[https://anl.box.com/s/qwvdciuqop86m7pviddsev2as27kkpbv 1080p mp4 (slides & audio)]

Note: the box web site plays the video at a lower resolution by default.

=== Audio ===

[https://anl.box.com/s/x8v3p9m9zsugbosj0liocwuvc7wleehk unannotated audio]

annotated audio (with chapters corresponding to slides) -- coming eventually

== IOC Deployment & Troubleshooting ==

=== Meeting Info ===

;Date
: Monday, March 20, 2023
;Time
: 2:00pm CDT
;Duration
: 1 hour
;Sign-up form
: https://forms.office.com/g/vquAbEHi0Q
;Meeting URL
: [https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MWY4ODVmNGItZTc1Mi00MzIzLTgzOGYtODFjOGI2NDE5NTIw%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%220cfca185-25f7-49e3-8ae7-704d5326e285%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%226988db4c-e149-46db-bf4a-e7f68830d698%22%7d Ugly Microsoft Teams URL]

=== Outline ===

# Setup
# Deploy a new IOC
# Add simulated motors to the IOC
# Deploy the motorVMC (Virtual Motor Controller) module
# Add virtual motors to the IOC
# asyn troubleshooting

=== Requirements ===

ssh access to an APS Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) computer is required for the training.

Many [https://wiki.aps.anl.gov/bcda/index.php?title=VMs_for_EPICS_Training RHEL virtual machines] are available.

=== Instructions ===

Running through the instructions '''before''' the training session is '''strongly encouraged''':

https://git.aps.anl.gov/practical_beamline_controls_training/session_2/instructions

=== Video ===

available after the training

=== Audio ===

available after the training

Practical Beamline Controls Training

2023-03-10T17:47:42Z

Kpetersn: /* IOC Deployment & Troubleshooting */ Added a link to the list of VMs

Practical Beamline Controls (EPICS) Training for APS resident users

== Sessions ==

# [[#IOC_Basics|IOC Basics]]
# [[#IOC_Deployment_&_Troubleshooting|IOC Deployment & Troubleshooting]]

== IOC Basics ==

=== Meeting Info ===

;Date
: Friday, January 20, 2023
;Time
: 1:00pm CST
;Duration
: 1 hour
;Sign-up form
: https://forms.office.com/g/U79q6v9Jpm
;Meeting URL
: [https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NjQzYTQ4M2MtMjEzYy00MTFlLWI3YWUtMWMyOWE0NGZhNzhm%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%220cfca185-25f7-49e3-8ae7-704d5326e285%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%226988db4c-e149-46db-bf4a-e7f68830d698%22%7d Ugly Microsoft Teams Meeting URL]

=== Outline ===

# What is an IOC/PV/record/field?
# Where to find record/field info
# Record processing/linking
# Loading databases
# Creating IOCs
# IOC Layout
# How support gets into the IOC
# Running/connecting to/disconnecting from an IOC
# Useful commands (iocsh & command line)
# GUIs
# EPICS support at the APS
# Adding streamDevice support to an IOC

=== Slides ===

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1UN3rHJ-U-gwZz50blV7qj1AGE3RDS_VVw1-TYOsNnw4/edit?usp=sharing

=== Video ===

[https://anl.box.com/s/qwvdciuqop86m7pviddsev2as27kkpbv 1080p mp4 (slides & audio)]

Note: the box web site plays the video at a lower resolution by default.

=== Audio ===

[https://anl.box.com/s/x8v3p9m9zsugbosj0liocwuvc7wleehk unannotated audio]

annotated audio (with chapters corresponding to slides) -- coming eventually

== IOC Deployment & Troubleshooting ==

=== Meeting Info ===

;Date
: Monday, March 20, 2023
;Time
: 2:00pm CST
;Duration
: 1 hour
;Sign-up form
: https://forms.office.com/g/vquAbEHi0Q
;Meeting URL
: [https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MWY4ODVmNGItZTc1Mi00MzIzLTgzOGYtODFjOGI2NDE5NTIw%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%220cfca185-25f7-49e3-8ae7-704d5326e285%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%226988db4c-e149-46db-bf4a-e7f68830d698%22%7d Ugly Microsoft Teams URL]

=== Outline ===

# Setup
# Deploy a new IOC
# Add simulated motors to the IOC
# Deploy the motorVMC (Virtual Motor Controller) module
# Add virtual motors to the IOC
# asyn troubleshooting

=== Requirements ===

ssh access to an APS Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) computer is required for the training.

Many [https://wiki.aps.anl.gov/bcda/index.php?title=VMs_for_EPICS_Training RHEL virtual machines] are available.

=== Instructions ===

Running through the instructions '''before''' the training session is '''strongly encouraged''':

https://git.aps.anl.gov/practical_beamline_controls_training/session_2/instructions

=== Video ===

available after the training

=== Audio ===

available after the training

Practical Beamline Controls Training

2023-03-06T17:09:28Z

Kpetersn: /* IOC Deployment & Troubleshooting */ Added ugly microsoft teams url

Practical Beamline Controls Training

2023-03-06T17:02:44Z

Kpetersn: /* Meeting Info */ added link to sign-up form

Practical Beamline Controls Training

2023-03-06T15:21:02Z

Kpetersn: /* Meeting Info */

Beamline Controls

2023-03-02T21:02:34Z

Kpetersn: Added section for the Practical Beamline Controls Training

WIKI for the APS Beamline Controls Community, maintained by the Beamline Controls Technical Working Group.<br />
This wiki exists to collect the output of the working group, including documentation on beamline controls software and hardware useful for APS beamline scientists and resident users.

----

===Practical Beamline Controls Training (2023)===

[[Practical_Beamline_Controls_Training#IOC_Basics|Session 1: IOC Basics]]

[[Practical_Beamline_Controls_Training#IOC_Deployment_.26_Troubleshooting|Session 2: IOC Deployment & Troubleshooting]]

===Beamline Controls Documentation===

* [[Documentation]]
* [[EPICS_for_Dummies|EPICS 101]]

===Beamline Controls Technical Working Group information===

The BC Technical Working (BCTWG) group meets monthly to review and gather feedback on possible changes in either the way BC delivers support or the technologies that BC supports. The BCTWG comprises the BC group plus interested stakeholders from XSD. In a nutshell, the main goal of the BCTWG is to improve communication between BC and its customers on topics of mutual interest.

* Box folder with slides and meeting notes (ANL only): [https://anl.box.com/s/chcn7xauil93inay8ipinbxtcckc9k9f]

* Current chairs:
** Kevin Peterson (XSD-BC)
** Tejas Guruswamy (XSD-DET)
** Andrew Chuang (XSD-MPE)

Beamline Controls

2023-03-02T20:58:19Z

Kpetersn: /* Beamline Controls Documentation */ Added link to EPICS_for_Dummies

WIKI for the APS Beamline Controls Community, maintained by the Beamline Controls Technical Working Group.<br />
This wiki exists to collect the output of the working group, including documentation on beamline controls software and hardware useful for APS beamline scientists and resident users.

----

===Beamline Controls Documentation===

* [[Documentation]]
* [[EPICS_for_Dummies|EPICS 101]]

===Beamline Controls Technical Working Group information===

The BC Technical Working (BCTWG) group meets monthly to review and gather feedback on possible changes in either the way BC delivers support or the technologies that BC supports. The BCTWG comprises the BC group plus interested stakeholders from XSD. In a nutshell, the main goal of the BCTWG is to improve communication between BC and its customers on topics of mutual interest.

* Box folder with slides and meeting notes (ANL only): [https://anl.box.com/s/chcn7xauil93inay8ipinbxtcckc9k9f]

* Current chairs:
** Kevin Peterson (XSD-BC)
** Tejas Guruswamy (XSD-DET)
** Andrew Chuang (XSD-MPE)

Practical Beamline Controls Training

2023-03-02T20:55:50Z

Kpetersn: /* Instructions */ Use a better URL

Practical Beamline Controls Training

2023-03-02T20:53:07Z

Kpetersn: /* Instructions */ The URL is ugly.

Practical Beamline Controls Training

2023-03-02T20:52:04Z

Kpetersn: /* Instructions */ use fewer words

Practical Beamline Controls Training

2023-03-02T20:50:59Z

Kpetersn: /* Instructions */ Make the URL look like a URL

Practical Beamline Controls Training

2023-03-02T20:49:52Z

Kpetersn: /* Instructions */ Added link to instructions

Practical Beamline Controls Training

2023-02-27T22:27:30Z

Kpetersn: /* Audio */ Updated the "coming soon" message for annotated audio

Practical Beamline Controls Training

2023-02-23T17:36:44Z

Kpetersn: /* Sessions */ First attempt at fixing the anchor link for Session 2

Practical Beamline Controls Training

2023-02-23T17:31:59Z

Kpetersn: Added Session 2

Practical Beamline Controls (EPICS) Training for APS resident users

== Sessions ==

# [[#IOC_Basics|IOC Basics]]
# [[#IOC_Deployment_and_Troubleshooting|IOC Deployment & Troubleshooting]]
== IOC Basics ==

=== Meeting Info ===

;Date
: Friday, January 20, 2023
;Time
: 1:00pm CST
;Duration
: 1 hour
;Sign-up form
: https://forms.office.com/g/U79q6v9Jpm
;Meeting URL
: [https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NjQzYTQ4M2MtMjEzYy00MTFlLWI3YWUtMWMyOWE0NGZhNzhm%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%220cfca185-25f7-49e3-8ae7-704d5326e285%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%226988db4c-e149-46db-bf4a-e7f68830d698%22%7d Ugly Microsoft Teams Meeting URL]

=== Outline ===

# What is an IOC/PV/record/field?
# Where to find record/field info
# Record processing/linking
# Loading databases
# Creating IOCs
# IOC Layout
# How support gets into the IOC
# Running/connecting to/disconnecting from an IOC
# Useful commands (iocsh & command line)
# GUIs
# EPICS support at the APS
# Adding streamDevice support to an IOC

=== Slides ===

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1UN3rHJ-U-gwZz50blV7qj1AGE3RDS_VVw1-TYOsNnw4/edit?usp=sharing

=== Video ===

[https://anl.box.com/s/qwvdciuqop86m7pviddsev2as27kkpbv 1080p mp4 (slides & audio)]

Note: the box web site plays the video at a lower resolution by default.

=== Audio ===

[https://anl.box.com/s/x8v3p9m9zsugbosj0liocwuvc7wleehk unannotated audio]

annotated audio (with chapters corresponding to slides) -- coming soon

== IOC Deployment & Troubleshooting ==

=== Meeting Info ===

;Date
: TBD, March ??, 2023
;Time
: 1:00pm CST
;Duration
: 1 hour
;Sign-up form
: TODO: create sign-up form
;Meeting URL
: TODO: create meeting URL after date is chosen

=== Outline ===

# Setup
# Deploy a new IOC
# Add simulated motors to the IOC
# Deploy the motorVMC (Virtual Motor Controller) module
# Add virtual motors to the IOC
# asyn troubleshooting

=== Slides ===

available after the training

=== Video ===

available after the training

=== Audio ===

available after the training

Practical Beamline Controls Training

2023-01-24T01:15:52Z

Kpetersn: /* IOC Basics */ Added the video link

Practical Beamline Controls (EPICS) Training for APS resident users

== Sessions ==

# [[#IOC_Basics|IOC Basics]]

== IOC Basics ==

=== Meeting Info ===

;Date
: Friday, January 20, 2023
;Time
: 1:00pm CST
;Duration
: 1 hour
;Sign-up form
: https://forms.office.com/g/U79q6v9Jpm
;Meeting URL
: [https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NjQzYTQ4M2MtMjEzYy00MTFlLWI3YWUtMWMyOWE0NGZhNzhm%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%220cfca185-25f7-49e3-8ae7-704d5326e285%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%226988db4c-e149-46db-bf4a-e7f68830d698%22%7d Ugly Microsoft Teams Meeting URL]

=== Outline ===

# What is an IOC/PV/record/field?
# Where to find record/field info
# Record processing/linking
# Loading databases
# Creating IOCs
# IOC Layout
# How support gets into the IOC
# Running/connecting to/disconnecting from an IOC
# Useful commands (iocsh & command line)
# GUIs
# EPICS support at the APS
# Adding streamDevice support to an IOC

=== Slides ===

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1UN3rHJ-U-gwZz50blV7qj1AGE3RDS_VVw1-TYOsNnw4/edit?usp=sharing

=== Video ===

[https://anl.box.com/s/qwvdciuqop86m7pviddsev2as27kkpbv 1080p mp4 (slides & audio)]

Note: the box web site plays the video at a lower resolution by default.

=== Audio ===

[https://anl.box.com/s/x8v3p9m9zsugbosj0liocwuvc7wleehk unannotated audio]

annotated audio (with chapters corresponding to slides) -- coming soon

Practical Beamline Controls Training

2023-01-20T22:00:00Z

Kpetersn: /* Video */

Practical Beamline Controls (EPICS) Training for APS resident users

== Sessions ==

# [[#IOC_Basics|IOC Basics]]

== IOC Basics ==

=== Meeting Info ===

;Date
: Friday, January 20, 2023
;Time
: 1:00pm CST
;Duration
: 1 hour
;Sign-up form
: https://forms.office.com/g/U79q6v9Jpm
;Meeting URL
: [https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NjQzYTQ4M2MtMjEzYy00MTFlLWI3YWUtMWMyOWE0NGZhNzhm%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%220cfca185-25f7-49e3-8ae7-704d5326e285%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%226988db4c-e149-46db-bf4a-e7f68830d698%22%7d Ugly Microsoft Teams Meeting URL]

=== Outline ===

# What is an IOC/PV/record/field?
# Where to find record/field info
# Record processing/linking
# Loading databases
# Creating IOCs
# IOC Layout
# How support gets into the IOC
# Running/connecting to/disconnecting from an IOC
# Useful commands (iocsh & command line)
# GUIs
# EPICS support at the APS
# Adding streamDevice support to an IOC

=== Slides ===

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1UN3rHJ-U-gwZz50blV7qj1AGE3RDS_VVw1-TYOsNnw4/edit?usp=sharing

=== Video ===

coming soon (Kevin forgot to record the video using Teams so he has to recreate the timing of the slide changes and synchronize them with the audio)

=== Audio ===

[https://anl.box.com/s/x8v3p9m9zsugbosj0liocwuvc7wleehk unannotated audio]

annotated audio (with chapters corresponding to slides) -- coming soon

Practical Beamline Controls Training

2023-01-20T21:58:30Z

Kpetersn: /* IOC Basics */ Added video and audio sections

Practical Beamline Controls (EPICS) Training for APS resident users

== Sessions ==

# [[#IOC_Basics|IOC Basics]]

== IOC Basics ==

=== Meeting Info ===

;Date
: Friday, January 20, 2023
;Time
: 1:00pm CST
;Duration
: 1 hour
;Sign-up form
: https://forms.office.com/g/U79q6v9Jpm
;Meeting URL
: [https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NjQzYTQ4M2MtMjEzYy00MTFlLWI3YWUtMWMyOWE0NGZhNzhm%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%220cfca185-25f7-49e3-8ae7-704d5326e285%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%226988db4c-e149-46db-bf4a-e7f68830d698%22%7d Ugly Microsoft Teams Meeting URL]

=== Outline ===

# What is an IOC/PV/record/field?
# Where to find record/field info
# Record processing/linking
# Loading databases
# Creating IOCs
# IOC Layout
# How support gets into the IOC
# Running/connecting to/disconnecting from an IOC
# Useful commands (iocsh & command line)
# GUIs
# EPICS support at the APS
# Adding streamDevice support to an IOC

=== Slides ===

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1UN3rHJ-U-gwZz50blV7qj1AGE3RDS_VVw1-TYOsNnw4/edit?usp=sharing

=== Video ===

Coming soon (Kevin forgot to record the video using Teams so he has to recreate the timing of the slide changes and synchronize them with the audio)

=== Audio ===

[https://anl.box.com/s/x8v3p9m9zsugbosj0liocwuvc7wleehk unannotated audio]

annotated audio (with chapters corresponding to slides) -- coming soon

Practical Beamline Controls Training

2023-01-20T00:14:00Z

Kpetersn: /* Meeting Info */ Added Ugly Microsoft Teams Meeting URL

Practical Beamline Controls Training

2023-01-11T20:10:34Z

Kpetersn: /* Meeting Info */ Added CST

Practical Beamline Controls Training

2023-01-11T19:55:48Z

Kpetersn: /* Meeting Info */ Added duration

Practical Beamline Controls Training

2023-01-11T17:47:42Z

Kpetersn: /* Meeting Info */

Practical Beamline Controls (EPICS) Training for APS resident users

== Sessions ==

# [[#IOC_Basics|IOC Basics]]

== IOC Basics ==

=== Meeting Info ===

;Date
: January 20, 2023
;Time
: 1:00pm
;Sign-up form
: https://forms.office.com/g/U79q6v9Jpm
;Meeting URL
: TBD

=== Outline ===

# What is an IOC/PV/record/field?
# Where to find record/field info
# Record processing/linking
# Loading databases
# Creating IOCs
# IOC Layout
# How support gets into the IOC
# Running/connecting to/disconnecting from an IOC
# Useful commands (iocsh & command line)
# GUIs
# EPICS support at the APS
# Adding streamDevice support to an IOC

=== Slides ===

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1UN3rHJ-U-gwZz50blV7qj1AGE3RDS_VVw1-TYOsNnw4/edit?usp=sharing

Practical EPICS Training

2023-01-11T17:15:48Z

Kpetersn: Kpetersn moved page Practical EPICS Training to Practical Beamline Controls Training: The intent is to cover more than just EPICS.

#REDIRECT [[Practical Beamline Controls Training]]

Practical Beamline Controls Training

2023-01-11T17:15:48Z

Kpetersn: Kpetersn moved page Practical EPICS Training to Practical Beamline Controls Training: The intent is to cover more than just EPICS.

Practical Beamline Controls (EPICS) Training for APS resident users

== Sessions ==

# [[#IOC_Basics|IOC Basics]]

== IOC Basics ==

=== Meeting Info ===

;Date
: January 20, 2023
;Time
: 1:30pm
;Sign-up form
: https://forms.office.com/g/U79q6v9Jpm
;Meeting URL
: TBD

=== Outline ===

# What is an IOC/PV/record/field?
# Where to find record/field info
# Record processing/linking
# Loading databases
# Creating IOCs
# IOC Layout
# How support gets into the IOC
# Running/connecting to/disconnecting from an IOC
# Useful commands (iocsh & command line)
# GUIs
# EPICS support at the APS
# Adding streamDevice support to an IOC

=== Slides ===

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1UN3rHJ-U-gwZz50blV7qj1AGE3RDS_VVw1-TYOsNnw4/edit?usp=sharing

Practical Beamline Controls Training

2023-01-11T17:10:31Z

Kpetersn:

Practical Beamline Controls (EPICS) Training for APS resident users

== Sessions ==

# [[#IOC_Basics|IOC Basics]]

== IOC Basics ==

=== Meeting Info ===

;Date
: January 20, 2023
;Time
: 1:30pm
;Sign-up form
: https://forms.office.com/g/U79q6v9Jpm
;Meeting URL
: TBD

=== Outline ===

# What is an IOC/PV/record/field?
# Where to find record/field info
# Record processing/linking
# Loading databases
# Creating IOCs
# IOC Layout
# How support gets into the IOC
# Running/connecting to/disconnecting from an IOC
# Useful commands (iocsh & command line)
# GUIs
# EPICS support at the APS
# Adding streamDevice support to an IOC

=== Slides ===

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1UN3rHJ-U-gwZz50blV7qj1AGE3RDS_VVw1-TYOsNnw4/edit?usp=sharing

Practical Beamline Controls Training

2023-01-11T16:34:20Z

Kpetersn: /* IOC Basics */ Added slides link

Practical EPICS Training for APS resident users

== Sessions ==

# [[#IOC_Basics|IOC Basics]]

== IOC Basics ==

=== Meeting Info ===

;Date
: January 20, 2023
;Time
: 1:30pm
;Sign-up form
: https://forms.office.com/g/U79q6v9Jpm
;Meeting URL
: TBD

=== Outline ===

# What is an IOC/PV/record/field?
# Where to find record/field info
# Record processing/linking
# Loading databases
# Creating IOCs
# IOC Layout
# How support gets into the IOC
# Running/connecting to/disconnecting from an IOC
# Useful commands (iocsh & command line)
# GUIs
# EPICS support at the APS
# Adding streamDevice support to an IOC

=== Slides ===

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1UN3rHJ-U-gwZz50blV7qj1AGE3RDS_VVw1-TYOsNnw4/edit?usp=sharing

Practical Beamline Controls Training

2023-01-11T16:18:34Z

Kpetersn: Added an outline

Practical Beamline Controls Training

2023-01-11T16:09:02Z

Kpetersn: /* Sessions */ Created IOC Basics link

Practical Beamline Controls Training

2023-01-11T15:59:16Z

Kpetersn: /* Meeting Info */ Added URL to sign-up form

Practical EPICS Training for APS resident users

== Sessions ==

# IOC Basics

== IOC Basics ==

=== Meeting Info ===

;Date
: January 20, 2023
;Time
: 1:30pm
;Sign-up form
: https://forms.office.com/g/U79q6v9Jpm
;Meeting URL
: TBD

Practical Beamline Controls Training

2023-01-11T15:56:30Z

Kpetersn: Initial page creation

Practical EPICS Training for APS resident users

== Sessions ==

# IOC Basics

== IOC Basics ==

=== Meeting Info ===

;Date
: January 20, 2023
;Time
: 1:30pm
;Meeting URL
: TBD