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Hello, I recently purchased a used seismic shake table that was missing several electrical components critical to its operation. I've been able to obtain the necessary components from several sources with my only remaining issue being the software needed to run the table. I'm a structural engineer by trade so I need further guidance on how to proceed. Here are the components I currently have:
Everything listed below is designed and distributed by Quanser, a Canadian company that specializes in control system learning kits.
1. Quanser Shake Table II (1-Degree of Freedom)
2. Q4 I/O Card
3. Q4 Terminal Board (Missing connection points to connect with table)
4. MultiQ3 I/O Card
5. MultiQ3 Terminal Board (Connects with terminal board)
6. Universal Power Module
7. PDF User Manual (Attached)
8. WinCon software manual (Attached)
Unfortunately, the Q4 cards I purchased are not compatible with the table and therefore I must resort to using the previous generation MultiQ3 cards pictured below. The MultiQ3 cards run on a deprecated software package called Wincon which is no longer available from Quanser. WinCon's features are summarized in the manual I've attached.
It seems like I'll need to create a bare minimum software package that performs the essential functions of WinCon to be able to translate MATLAB Simulink code into desired ground motions. Whether I write the software myself or hire someone to do it, further guidance on how to proceed would be much appreciated. I believe my first step is to purchase a PC that is compatible with the MultiQ3 I/O Card.
Links to Shake Table II and Wincon Manuals:
Wincon 3.3 Manual
Wincon 4.1 Installation Guide
Shake Table II User Manual
One last thing, this learning kit brand new runs around $50,000, so even if I need to hire someone to write a basic software package, it will likely still make economical sense.
Everything listed below is designed and distributed by Quanser, a Canadian company that specializes in control system learning kits.
1. Quanser Shake Table II (1-Degree of Freedom)
2. Q4 I/O Card
3. Q4 Terminal Board (Missing connection points to connect with table)
4. MultiQ3 I/O Card
5. MultiQ3 Terminal Board (Connects with terminal board)
6. Universal Power Module
7. PDF User Manual (Attached)
8. WinCon software manual (Attached)
Unfortunately, the Q4 cards I purchased are not compatible with the table and therefore I must resort to using the previous generation MultiQ3 cards pictured below. The MultiQ3 cards run on a deprecated software package called Wincon which is no longer available from Quanser. WinCon's features are summarized in the manual I've attached.
It seems like I'll need to create a bare minimum software package that performs the essential functions of WinCon to be able to translate MATLAB Simulink code into desired ground motions. Whether I write the software myself or hire someone to do it, further guidance on how to proceed would be much appreciated. I believe my first step is to purchase a PC that is compatible with the MultiQ3 I/O Card.
Links to Shake Table II and Wincon Manuals:
Wincon 3.3 Manual
Wincon 4.1 Installation Guide
Shake Table II User Manual
One last thing, this learning kit brand new runs around $50,000, so even if I need to hire someone to write a basic software package, it will likely still make economical sense.
