4–7 May 2026
Parkhotel Bad Zurzach, Switzerland
Europe/Zurich timezone

LCLS-II-HE Cable Plant, Controls, and Safety Systems

6 May 2026, 10:45
25m
Oral Session 5

Speaker

Nate Lipkowitz (SLAC)

Description

Thispresentation will describe the planning and execution of the LCLS-II-HE long downtime scope for the cable plant and controls/safety systems. Topics will include the safe removal of a portion of the existing facility’s commissioned cable plant (electronics racks, cable trays, and cables); cable plant inventory management, storage and staging; inspections and QA/QC processes; as well as cable termination and testing. In addition, aspects of the LDT installation that affect the configuration of credited safety systems will be outlined, specifically the radiation safety systems and oxygen deficiency hazards. Lessons learned from each of these areas will be presented, as will a look forward to the remainder of the installation plan.

Author

Nate Lipkowitz (SLAC)

Presentation materials