Proposal for Optimisation and Automation of Beam Impedance Measurement Developed and Presented by Muzhaffar Hazman Thanks to Olav Berrig Overview Ergonomics Accessibility Manpower Time Expertise Human Error Impedance Measurements Stretched Wire Q-Value Probe Design Principles Manpower efficiency time, skill, physical strength User-friendly even to inexperienced users Simplistic mechanical functions Optimised accuracies Extensive reliability Cost effective Ergonomics Solutions to Impedance Measurement Techniques Overview: Ergonomics of SucoBox Setup Soldering and general of wires Small size Limited space Constant force exertion Small manipulation space without cylinder (short SucoBox) Discontinuity of wires due to copper cylinder Manipulation of small tools for cylinder connection Overview: Ergonomics of SucoBox Setup Soldering and general of wires Small size Limited space Constant force exertion Small manipulation space without cylinder (short SucoBox) Discontinuity of wires due to copper cylinder Manipulation of small tools for cylinder connection SucoBox Setup: Solutions Usage of copper cylinders Redesign of cylinder Modification of SucoBox to Wire connection Development of clamps to hold wire and/or cylinder in place Potential Cylinder Designs Design A Design B Modification of SucoBox Connector Proposed design Cheap and easy modification Intuitive and simple Possible alternative design: Direct connection to Copper Cylinders (screw or slot) SucoClamps Automated Impedance Measurement Current Issues Setup and measurements conducted by highly-skilled personnel - often multiple May take hours for a complete set of measurements Full presence required Prone to human errors Minor accessibility issues Setup in 15 minutes by inexperienced, untrained personnel Zero post-setup presence requirement High precision movements Inter-Apparatus communication Modular and Compatible with all DUT Automated Impedance Measurement: Goals Probe Measurement Automated Longitudinal-Position Impedance Measurement Apparatus High precision Minor Modification Modular Ergonomic Probe Measurement Elevation and levellingProbe electrical contact Wire Measurement SucoBox Automated Transverse Translator Flat internal profile Vertical operation capable High accuracy Large movement range Compatible with all current component design Wire Measurement SucoBox Automated Transverse Translator Flat internal profile Vertical operation capable High accuracy Large movement range Compatible with all current component design Wire Measurement SucoBox Automated Transverse Translator Flat internal profile Vertical operation capable High accuracy Large movement range Compatible with all current component design Wire Measurement - Issues Significant manufacturing required Time and cost Capability and accuracy Component models limitedly available Laser sensor/linear encoder Linear actuator Conclusion All designs to be manufactured are either; Complete Require purchased-component dimensions for minor finalisations All designs are open to modification based on feedback Thank you for your attention Questions & Feedback