Subject: RE: Takenaka cables
Date: Wed, 3 Nov 1999 16:06:42 -0600
From: "Rood, Omar" <Omar.Rood@mts.com>
To: "Larson, Rod" <Rod.Larson@mts.com>

Rod,
1.  I'll be back in touch, ref if the load cell wil be removed. Perhaps
we should proceed with your plan  of having the delta P on the separate
conditioner.  That way, Takenaka people won't be mucking in back of the
console changing cables.

2.  I got a voice mail from Julie, 4579, in force transducers.  Turns
out, there is a calibration plan set of forms that must be filed.  Our
part numbers are 49395942, and 49395946.  I tried call her back but she
was out for the afternoon.

3.  I did't think about the 2 pilot valve problem.  I will discuss with
MTS-J.  My idea at the moment is to remove 1 when used as a structural
actuator, put as plate on that port.  Does that make any sense?

Regards
Omar
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rod Larson [SMTP:rod.larson@mts.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 1999 10:52 AM
> To:   Rood, Omar
> Subject:      RE: Takenaka cables
>
> Omar,
> I got my hard disk fixed so I can readily communicate again.
>
> Ref: the load cells MUST use the DUC cuz that's the way they come
> calibrated.  We have NO choice unless I personally round up a 200 Kip
> load
> frame and calibrate the load cells myself - not an easy proposition.
> So, I
> was going to use the DUC for the load cell cuz I have to and then use
> the
> external conditioner for delta-p.  However, I like your answer better,
> cuz
> the smart cable on the load cell would set the conditioner right with
> the
> right s/w.  And , we could hook up delta-p where it's supposed to be.
> Sharing the DUC is the best of all worlds.  I remember now, cuz I had
> to
> check to see if we could configure the s/w to use our DUC layout.
>
> There is one problem however - the testware will NOT run the 800 gpm
> valve
> - so I don't know what we can do about that.
>
> Rod
>
> At 08:12 PM 11/2/99 -0600, you wrote:
> >Rod,
> >Reference the load cell, they also will be using these actuators for
> >structural testing and we  need to supply structural software, I
> think
> >it is called basic testware?  I thought I had that name with me, I
> will
> >get the correct name tomorrow.  That structural software allows for
> load
> >control which will need to use the load cell.  For seismic, I am
> >strongly requesting Takenaka to take the load cell off, reasons:
> >compliance, also risk of damage to the load cell. If I can get them
> to
> >agree to remove, then for structural testing, I think we can connect
> the
> >load cell instead of the Delta P cell.  I have been trying to get
> >agreement on this for some time but always had a MTS-J and Moritani
> >brick wall.  Yesterday, they finally seemed to listen so I got them
> to
> >agree to my meeting with Takenaka Friday. If I can get agreement,
> then I
> >think we can connect the load cell to the delta P conditioner, saving
> us
> >some hassle, though we've already spent the money for the extra
> outboard
> >conditioner.
> >My memory is we do not supply the UPS but I will check the contract
> at
> >MTS-J tomorrow and e-mail you and Don.
> >Thanks
> >Omar
> >
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From:      Rod Larson [SMTP:rod.larson@mts.com]
> >> Sent:      Tuesday, November 02, 1999 9:11 AM
> >> To:        Rood, Omar
> >> Subject:   RE: Takenaka cables
> >>
> >> The real question was about UPSs.  Also, what about load cells.
> Just
> >> readout or do we have to do something about control?????
> >> Rod
> >>
> >> At 03:54 PM 11/1/99 -0600, you wrote:
> >> >
> >> >Don, all cables to be 15 meters (50 ft).  Thanks Omar
> >> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> >> From:   Johnson, Don
> >> >> Sent:   Monday, November 01, 1999 3:40 PM
> >> >> To:     Rood, Omar
> >> >> Subject:        FW: Takenaka cables
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >> Omar,
> >> >>
> >> >>  has Fuku gave us any info on this yet ?
> >> >>
> >> >> Don j.
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> >> From:   Rood, Omar
> >> >> Sent:   Thursday, October 21, 1999 2:53 PM
> >> >> To:     Imafuku, Nobuhiro
> >> >> Cc:     Johnson, Don
> >> >> Subject:        Takenaka cables
> >> >>
> >> >> Hello Fuku,
> >> >> 1.  We will supply 30 meter cables (100 ft) is that correct?
> >> >> 2.  Takenaka will supply the 2 UPSes.  Correct?
> >> >> Regards
> >> >> Omar
> >> >
> >
