Commissioning and operation of the 500 MHz storage ring RF system for the Australian synchrotron

This paper will describe the design features and status of the storage ring RF system for the Australian Synchrotron. The Australian synchrotron completed commissioning in March 2007 and has successfully stored its design beam current of 200 mA. An overview of the RF system design and operation parameters will be given, with descriptions of the various control and feedback loops. Performance of the system during commissioning will be described, including some beam based measurements and operational experience.