Operation at the ESRF: How we work

L. Hardy, JM Filhol, ESRF, BP 220 avenue des Martyrs, 38043 Grenoble Cedex.


Abstract

The European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF) is an X-
ray source of the third generation. The accelerator complex is 
composed of a Linear accelerator (e- 200 MeV), a 
synchrotron (300 metres - 6 GeV) and a Storage Ring (844 
metres). One full time operator and one volunteer on shift 
operate these accelerators from the Control Room (CTRM). 
We will describe the role of the Operation Group within the 
Machine Division and its relations with the Experiments 
Division. We shall explain how the shift rosters are organised, 
how the information is passed from one crew to another, and 
we will describe the balance of good sense and procedure 
required. The safety aspects which come under the 
responsibility of the operation crew will also be discussed.