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T: Fachverband Teilchenphysik

T 55: Data, AI, Computing, Electronics VI (DAQ and Trigger)

T 55.4: Vortrag

Mittwoch, 2. April 2025, 17:00–17:15, VG 2.102

Constellation - a flexible DAQ and control system for test beam environments — •Stephan Lachnit and Simon Spannagel — Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY

The qualification of new detectors in test beam environments presents a challenging setting that requires stable operation of diverse devices, often employing multiple Data Acquisition (DAQ). Changes to these setups are frequent, such as using different reference detectors depending on the facility. Managing this complexity necessitates a system capable of controlling the data taking, monitoring the experimental setup, facilitating seamless configuration, and easy integration of new devices.

Due to limitations in existing frameworks, collaborative efforts between DESY, DVel, Lund University, and the University of Hamburg have led to the development of Constellation - a new, flexible framework tailored towards laboratory and test beam environments. Constellation streamlines setup integration through network discovery, enhances system stability by operating autonomously, and simplifies onboarding with comprehensive documentation.

This contribution will provide a brief overview of the Constellation and insights from the first test beams with Constellation.

Keywords: DAQ; testbeam; software; MAPS