Replace LMS' CADA-X Software
Replace LMS' CADA-X Software
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Hello All,
I am hoping to replace our current Modal test and analysis software (LMS’ CADA-X) with another software. I would like to use our current data acquisition hardware with the new software. We are currently using a VXI main frame (E1421B) with two 16-channel input modules (E1432A). We currently do impact and shaker testing. Anyone have a solution to this request?
Thanks,
BJPIL
I am hoping to replace our current Modal test and analysis software (LMS’ CADA-X) with another software. I would like to use our current data acquisition hardware with the new software. We are currently using a VXI main frame (E1421B) with two 16-channel input modules (E1432A). We currently do impact and shaker testing. Anyone have a solution to this request?
Thanks,
BJPIL





RE: Replace LMS' CADA-X Software
Try Cranfield Data Systems, Prosig and SDRC. Better yet get a copy of Sound and Vibration and read the ads.
There's nothing particularly wrong with the other systems, but in my opinion LMS is now the industry standard for good reasons.
Cheers
Greg Locock
RE: Replace LMS' CADA-X Software
Thanks again for the help and the direction. I have a copy of S and V and I’ll check it out. I know that LMS is considered the industry standard but for some reason the software and hardware are not playing well together and I don’t want to start from scratch again.
If anyone else has hardware like the one I use with different software I sure would appreciate hearing from you.
Thanks,
BJP
RE: Replace LMS' CADA-X Software
Cheers
Greg Locock
RE: Replace LMS' CADA-X Software
LMS support would disagree with you on the hand holding idea. Here is a response I got from the Customer Support Manager; “The intent of support is to assist in the operation and uncovering issues with the LMS software. It is not intended to provide training.” We later found out this was a software issue and they charged us for fixing their software, hence this is why am looking for another software vender.
BJP
RE: Replace LMS' CADA-X Software
Have you found any other vendors? I worked with the Prosig guys for a couple of years a long time ago, they are very cluey and helpful.
Cheers
Greg Locock
RE: Replace LMS' CADA-X Software
I took your ideas and called Prosig, which I'd have to replace my hardware if I went with them. I also looked in S and V and contacted ME'scope and Star 6. I have not heard back from them yet. I'll also follow up on the other, SDRC and Cranfield. Hopefully one will pan out.
Thanks again for your help,
BJP