Introduction: What is EPICS?
A collaboration of the controls groups of many research organizations that use the EPICS tool-kit.
A distributed architecture that supports a wide range of solutions from small test stands to large integrated facilities.
A set of tools that reduces software application and maintenance costs by providing:
Configuration tools in place of programming
A large installed base of tested software
A modular design that supports incremental upgrades
Well defined interfaces for extensions at every level