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In the field of nuclear fusion research, the Electron Cyclotron Resonance Heating (ECRH) system is crucial for plasma heating and current drive. To enhance the heating capability from 2 MW to 3.5 MW and extend the pulse width to 1000 seconds, an upgrade of the ECRH system on the Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST) is undertaken, focusing on the addition of #5 and #6 gyrotrons and the corresponding monitoring and protection control system. This paper details the design and implementation of the upgraded control system, which includes central timing control, interlock protection, overcurrent protection, arc protection, RF protection, data acquisition and power acquisition, and real-time power control. The system architecture leverages proven technologies such as PXI, FPGA, and PLC platforms to ensure reliability and real-time performance. The upgraded control system enhances the safety and flexibility of EAST operations, supporting advanced plasma experiments and contributing to fusion research for ITER and future reactors.
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