Author: Stanley R. Johnson x8684,3721 07841N

The Reconstruction of the Fermilab Accelerator Main Control Room

View of the Main Control Room ( MCR ) in early 2012
This room defines operations at Fermilab. It has grown and been modified as needed for 40+ years.
Some of the racks and hardware are the original 1970 installation. This space had to be reused for the re-built Control Room.

Environmental Concerns
Asbestos floor tiles removed. Different
standards in 1970. New carpet, floor tiles
and lighting gets installed.

Remove Equipment
Equipment removed and stored. Signal
cables pulled back. Electrical service
disconnected.

Prepping for the Installation
Inventory cable and equipment. The
previous year was spent removing
unused cable and equipment.

Working in Stages
Even during a shutdown, devices must
be monitored and access to enclosures
must be maintained.

Starting Installation
Commercial hardware. Measurement
to position equipment in the room is critical.

Midway into Installation
Putting back the electrical service and
pulling back signal and control cables.

The Fermilab Main Control Room in 2014
The rebuilt control room has worked well, and continues to be modified. It was a tremendous amount of work.

Presented by:
Stanley Johnson and
Dan Johnson, Fermilab Accelerator Operations
Photo Credits:
Marty Murphy
Reidar Hahn

Lessons Learned
Do your homework
Work with the Designer and Installer
You have to be involved to get the room you want

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