Subject: RE: Takenaka cables
Date: Wed, 3 Nov 1999 16:24:25 -0600
From: "Rood, Omar" <Omar.Rood@mts.com>
To: "Larson, Rod" <Rod.Larson@mts.com>
CC: "Imafuku, Nobuhiro" <Nobuhiro.Imafuku@mts.com>

Rod,
Thanks for the quick reply.  Units, I'll answer today.
Servovalve problem, I'll ponder this some more. Any idea how much
software change needed for the structural software?
Thanks
Omar

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rod Larson [SMTP:rod.larson@mts.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 1999 4:22 PM
> To:   Rood, Omar
> Subject:      RE: Takenaka cables
>
> Omar,
> I know about the forms to fill out for the load cells.  I just need to
> know
> the desired units (kilonewtons or metric tons) and if want std of
> tension=+
> load vs. seismic std of compression=+ load.
>
> re: 800 gpm valve in load control = It's worse than just blocking 1
> valve -
> have to remove at least one card (dual valve driver) and replace w/
> 3-stage
> valve driver, i.e. Takenaka would have to change DUCs as well as block
> a
> valve off.
>
> Proceeding w/ adding delta-p conditioner; however, Brad will have to
> make a
> s/w change then to accomodate non-standard delta-p (even on std system
> not
> just 800 gpm one).
>
> Considering 800 gpm problem, changing cable is a very minor
> consideration.
>
> Rod
>
> At 04:06 PM 11/3/99 -0600, you wrote:
> >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
> >> >> >
> >> >
> >
