The SKIF synchrotron ("Siberian Ring Photon Source") being built in the Novosibirsk region now uses Russian climate systems to protect the control electronics. The development and supply of equipment was undertaken by "Utilex", which created 170 sealed cabinets with precision control of temperature, humidity and smoke.
Previously, it was planned to purchase German Schroff systems for these purposes, but due to supply restrictions, it was necessary to quickly switch to domestic solutions. Each cabinet is equipped with remote control and parameter monitoring, which is critical for the stable operation of the synchrotron.
The biggest "challenge" was the need to quickly scale up production by almost 10 times. Before that, we produced several dozen micro-DPCs per year at most, and in the SKIF project we needed to produce 170 complexes within seven months.
Some of the equipment has already been put into operation, including cabinets for the transport channel from the accelerator to the storage ring. Electrical installation of systems for the storage ring is now being completed. In addition, Utilex engineers modernized the previously purchased Schroff cabinets, adding control sensors to them.
The SKIF synchrotron is a fourth-generation facility where an electron beam is accelerated to 3 GeV. Precise control of its orbit requires ultra-stable electronics that are sensitive to temperature and humidity fluctuations. Russian climate cabinets provide micron-level positioning accuracy of the beam, which directly affects the quality of scientific experiments.
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