2005/04/11 Caterpillar

Track Feller Buncher:

TK711 (S/N: 1011-UP)

TK721 (S/N: 1021-UP)

TK722 (S/N: 1031-UP)

TK732 (S/N: 1041-UP)

TK741 (S/N: 2021-UP)

TK751 (S/N: 3011-UP)

TK752 (S/N: 3021-UP)

Service Magazine SEPD0779, 11 April 2005, "New Software for the Joystick Control Is Now Used". Disregard this article. The correct information follows.

Description of Change: Updated software with new joystick control patterns is available for Track Feller Bunchers that are equipped with felling heads. The new software allows the user to choose from seven different joystick control patterns. The new films for the joysticks are also available to correspond to these different patterns.

Adaptable To: Table 1 below lists the part numbers for the new software and the corresponding films for the joystick control patterns. The new software is adaptable to first production for the machines that are listed. Perform the following installation procedure.

Software Version 2.3 must be used on the following Track Feller Bunchers in order to install the new joystick control patterns.

• TK711 1011-209

• TK721 1021-210

• TK722 1031-205

• TK732 1041-193

Software Version 3.1 must be used on the following Track Feller Bunchers in order to install the new joystick control patterns.

• TK711 101210-UP

• TK721 102211-UP

• TK722 103206-UP

• TK732 104194-UP

Table 1

New Software
Part Number	Software Version	Joystick Control Pattern
TK711, TK721, TK722 and TK732 (1)
269-2153	2.3	265-0830 Film 1 269-5775 Film 2 269-5488 Film 3 269-5489 Film 4 269-5490 Film 5 269-5491 Film 6 269-5492 Film 7
269-8865	3.1 for English/Spanish
269-8866	3.1 for English/French
TK741, TK751 and TK752
260-0891	1.10 for English/Spanish
260-0893	1.10 for English/French

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Machines with Software Version 2.2 or lower must use Version 2.3 in order to install the new joystick control patterns. Machines with Software Version 3.0 must use Version 3.1 in order to install the new joystick control patterns.

Refer to Illustration 1 through Illustration 7 for views of the films for the seven different joystick control patterns.

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265-0830 Film for Joystick Control Pattern 1

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269-5775 Film for Joystick Control Pattern 2

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269-5488 Film for Joystick Control Pattern 3

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269-5489 Film for Joystick Control Pattern 4

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269-5490 Film for Joystick Control Pattern 5

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269-5491 Film for Joystick Control Pattern 6

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269-5492 Film for Joystick Control Pattern 7

Joystick Control Pattern 1 is the factory default. Joystick Control Pattern 1 is shown in Illustration 1. The pattern on the left pertains to the left joystick and the pattern on the right pertains to the right joystick.

Stick Out - Move the joystick to this position in order to move the stick outward.

Swing Right - Move the joystick to this position in order to swing the upper structure to the right.

Stick In - Move the joystick to this position in order to move the stick inward.

Swing Left - Move the joystick to this position in order to swing the upper structure to the left.

Boom Lower - Move the joystick to this position in order to lower the boom.

Tilt Down - Move the joystick to this position in order to tilt down the felling head.

Boom Raise - Move the joystick to this position in order to raise the boom.

Tilt Up - Move the joystick to this position in order to tilt up the felling head.

HOLD - When you release the joysticks from any position, the joysticks will return to the HOLD position. Movement of the upper structure will stop.Two functions may be performed at the same time by moving a joystick diagonally.

Slope Adjustment - Left - Press the top left button in order to tilt the platform to the left.

Tree Counter - This button activates the tree counter.

Slope Adjustment - Right - Press the top right button in order to tilt the platform to the right.

Close Accumulator Arms - Press the bottom right button on the left joystick in order to close the accumulator arms.

Open Accumulator Arms - Press the bottom left button on the left joystick in order to open the accumulator arms.

Tilt Left - Squeeze the trigger on the left joystick in order to tilt the bunching head to the left.

Tilt - Forward - Press the top left button in order to tilt the platform toward the front.

Medium Travel Speed - Medium travel speed is only available when the travel speed of the machine is set to rabbit mode. With the travel speed of the machine in rabbit mode, push the top left button and release the top left button on the right hand joystick. This will activate the medium speed mode. A message will flash on the monitor in order to notify the operator that medium travel speed is ON.

Stop Saw - This button turns off the saw on machines that are equipped with a felling head.

Tilt - Back - Press the top right button in order to tilt the platform toward the back.

Open Grapple Arms - Press the bottom right button on the right joystick in order to open the grapple arms.

Close Grapple Arms - Press the bottom left button on the right joystick in order to close the grapple arms.

Tilt Right - Squeeze the trigger on the right joystick in order to tilt the bunching head to the right.

To install the new software, IQAN Develop Software G4 is needed. This software is available as a zip file on the Parker web site:

www.iqan.com

VmAC-MDMv4.0.ido software is needed as well. This software is found in the zip file for the IQAN Develop Software G4. New application codes must be installed onto your access key before the application software can be flashed into a machine. Consult your dealer in order to obtain new access keys.

1. Retrieve the software onto a laptop computer. You can obtain the software update from the Caterpillar Service Information System (SIS).

2. Update the virtual machine for Application Control (vmAC) software. You will be updating the operating system in the IQAN MDM module.

   1. In the IQAN Develop software, choose "System" and then select "Update vmAC". Select the VmAC-MDMv4.0.ido file that was obtained from the Parker web site and click "Open".

   2. A dialog box will be displayed. Ensure that the "vmAC type" and the "vmAC version" are correct.

   3. Read any "Comment" messages in order to be aware of any important changes and then select "Yes" in order to update the vmAC software.

      Note: If the "vmAC type" or the "vmAC version" are not correct, an error message will be displayed.

      Note: While you are updating the IQAN MDM module, the display will be black until the download is complete.

      Note: All adjustable parameters and stored values are restored once the download is complete.

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3. In order to load the new software, open the IQAN Develop software. Choose "MDM" tab (1) .

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4. Choose "FP Joystick Pattern" (2) .

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5. The "Factory Default Value" (3) is adjustable from 1 to 7.

   Note: If a value outside the range of 1 to 7 is entered, an error message will appear.

6. If the value is changed, click "Apply" button (4) in order to save the changes.

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7. If the value is changed, the software will need to be downloaded into the machine. Click button (5) .

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8. The software will need to be sent to the MDM controller. Click button (6) .

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9. The MDM main display screen will display the joystick control pattern that is active. The operator must ensure that the joystick control pattern matches the film that is inside the cab. Use the up/down arrow key to scroll to the joystick control pattern that is currently active.

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Joystick (7) Button (8) Screws

10. Verify that the joystick functions operate correctly. In some cases, button (7) that is seen in Illustration 14 may not function. If button (7) does not function, rework the wiring inside the joystick. Perform the following steps in order to rework the wiring inside the joystick.
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    1. Remove three screws (8) .

    2. Disconnect green wire (9). This wire will not be used.

    3. Disconnect black wire (10) and connect black wire (10) in place of green wire (9) .

       Note: Insert a copy of this Service Magazine Article into your Operation and Maintenance Manual.