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PROSCAN, the dedicated new medical facility at PSI using proton beams for the treatment of deep seated tumours and eye melanoma, has entered the operational phase. Air and N2 filled ionisation chambers and secondary emission monitors in several configurations are used as current monitors, profile monitors, halo, position and loss monitors at the PROSCAN beam lines. The operation experience and improvements of these diagnostics as well as of the multi-leaf- and the standard faraday-cups and of the profile-evaluation technique are reported. Additional variants of ionisation chamber position monitors adapted to local requirements are now under construction. Criteria for interlocks which control beam parameters and the correct operation of diagnostics are discussed as well as dedicated procedures for checking the function of the built-in diagnostics. The fast exchange of beam-line components and spare parts are briefly mentioned.
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