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INFN-LNS is proceeding with the upgrade of the Superconducting Cyclotron. The final goal is to increase the extraction efficiency in order to achieve a beam power up to 10 kW. The RF systems are also undergoing significant improvements through several upgrades. The new control system architecture will be able to manage the LLRF system, HLRF devices, and beam pulsing systems. The new software allows more accurate management of all RF parameters and centralized control of peripheral devices. This architecture enables simultaneous control of cavity phase, amplitude and tuning loops, monitoring of power amplifier parameters, protection and fault diagnosis, and integration with various acquisition and measurement systems. The power amplifiers and drive systems involved in the tuning and coupling of the resonant cavities have also undergone substantial refurbishment. All these developments are detailed in this paper.
