CAES v3.1 Upgrade{7604, 7620} Caterpillar

CAES v3.1 Upgrade{7604, 7620}

Usage:

- 2TZ

Machine Control & Guidance Products:: CAES ULTRA (S/N: 2TZ1-UP)

Introduction

The CAES licensing procedure that is used for the CAES v3.1 software is new. This document will explain the changes in the process. Ensure that the instructions in this document are followed in order to register and activate the system.

This Special Instruction serves as a "User Guide" in order to upgrade the CAESoffice software and the CAESultra software from 2004.1.0 to 3.1.0.

Security keys and codes have been changed from CAESultra 2004.1.0 to 3.1.0 for the CAESoffice software and the CAESultra software. The CAESoffice software has new Authentication Codes and Authentication Keys, and the CAESultra software has new Serial Number Keys and CAES Keys.

Note: CAESultra 3.1.0 only supports the D3:C4 Nav 10.4 Display (formerly called the Navigator Display). The CD1040 display is no longer supported in this version.

Minimum System Requirements

The minimum system requirements for a computer running any software in the CAESoffice Suite are:

Pentium IV or equivalent processor
XP Operating System
CD-ROM drive
512 MB RAM
80 GB Hard Drive
Ethernet port for IP installations
dedicated serial port for KEA installations
SVGA monitor
standard 101 key keyboard
mouse or pointing device

Parts List

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Table 1
Items Required For CAESultra 3.1 Software
Part Number	Description
292-4540	CAESoffice Suite v3.1 (New Install)
292-4541	CAESoffice Suite v3.1 (Upgrade)
292-4542	CAESultra v3.1 (Upgrade)
310-4218	CAESultra v3.1 (New Install)

Tools

Required Tools

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Table 2
Part Number	Description
291-1504	Cable (serial port)
291-1503	Cable (keyboard)
167-8960	Keyboard

Optional Tools

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Table 3
Part Number	Description
291-1502	Cable (PC Serial Port to Display Harness)
167-8964	Adapter Power Supply (Keyboard to Display Harness)

Important Safety Information

Set the parking brake.

Shut the engine OFF before installing the CAESultra software.

Site Information

Backing Up The Site Information

Shut down all copies of Report Generator, CAES Upload Server, CAESoffice, METSmanager, METSdiag, and METScomms on each of the PC's on site.
Note: The default installation location for METSmanagerData, CAESofficeData, Upload Server, and Report Generator folders is "C:\Program Files\Caterpillar".

Back up the existing METSmanagerData folder to a safe location, such as "C:\Program Files\Caterpillar\Backup_<date>".

Back up the existing Uploader\Archive folder to a safe location, such as "C:\Program Files\Caterpillar\Backup_<date>".

Back up the existing Uploader\CatCAESProd.mdb database to a safe location, such as "C:\Program Files\Caterpillar\Backup_<date>".

Back up any custom site-specific reports that have been created in "Report Generator\Reports\<custom reports>" files to a safe location, such as "C:\Program Files\Caterpillar\Backup_<date>".

Back up any custom site specific window configuration files that have been created in "CAESofficeData\<custom window configurations>" files to a safe location, such as "C:\Program Files\Caterpillar\Backup_<date>".

Back up the existing "Configuration Toolbox Appfiles" folder to a safe location such as the existing Configuration Toolbox folder C:\Program Files\CTCT\.

Capturing Security for CAESultra Software

Note: If you have documentation of the Machine IDs and the Display Serial Numbers, then skip steps 1 through 10. Add the Machine Id numbers and the Display Serial Numbers from the documentation into a spread sheet or other record keeping tool.

Open Windows Explorer on the METSmanager computer and navigate to the metsdata\ folder.

Click on "METSmanagerData".

Click on "metsdata".

Click on "<machine id>".

Click on "diags".

Click on "2006" or the latest year.

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Open the latest diagnostic.dia file using Microsoft ® Notepad. Refer to Illustration 1.

Record the Machine ID (1) and the Display Serial Number (2) into your spreadsheet. Refer to Illustration 1.

Record whether the machine is Single Antenna, Dual Antenna, or Single Antenna with 3rd Party GPS into your spreadsheet.
Note: There is no option for a 3rd Party GPS with Dual Antenna Systems.
Note: There are different security keys generated for different machine types. For example, Single Receiver security keys will not work on a Dual Receiver with sensors machine.

Repeat Step 1 through Step 9 for every machine in METSmanager.

Capturing Security For CAESoffice Software

Record the serial number for each computer that is going to have the METSmanager program, the CAESoffice program and/or the CAES Screen Configuration Tool program installed.
1. Launch current version of METSmanager or CAESoffice.
1. For METSmanager, open the "Site" drop-down menu. For CAESoffice, open the "File" drop-down menu.
1. Select the "Set Key Codes" option.

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Record the Serial Number: (3) of your computer in your spreadsheet. Refer to Illustration 2.
Note: The same serial number (3) for each computer is used to obtain a METSmanager license, a CAESoffice license, or a CAES Screen Configuration Tool license for that computer. Ensure that you record whether you will need a METSmanager, a CAESoffice, or CAES Screen Configuration Tool license, because the Authentication Code and the Authentication Key that are supplied by CAES Key Support will be different for each application.

Click the "Cancel" button (4) in order to close the security pop up window.

Repeat Step 1 through Step 3 for each computer that will have METSmanager, CAESoffice, or CAES Screen Configuration Tool software installed.

Locate the Serial Number and Authorization Key on your CAESoffice software CD.
- For new installs, the CD is 292-4540 CAESoffice Suite v3.1 (New Install).
- For upgrades, the CD is 292-4541 CAESoffice Suite v3.1 (Upgrade) .

Record the Serial Number and the Authorization Key of the CD in your spreadsheet.

CAES v3.1 System Registration and Upgrade

CAESultra Onboard Upgrade

Note: The CAESultra upgrade is only available for systems which have a previously registered version of CAESultra. If the system does not have a previous registered version, then the software must be purchased for a new system.

Cat dealers should perform the following steps in order to upgrade the CAESultra onboard software:

Download the upgrade packages for the CAESultra onboard software directly from SIS.
1. Go to the Main Page of SIS Web.
1. Click on the "Downloads" option.
1. Find "CAES Version 3.1" from the list of downloads.
1. Download the "CAES v3.1.exe" file.

Place an order for the software activation keys via the Corporate Machine Orders Processing System (CMOPS) or place the order via Antares.
1. Use the following part number for the order:
  - 292-4542 CAESultra v3.1 (Upgrade)
  Note: The dealer will receive the rights to one upgrade activation key for each order.

Retain the Machine Sales Order/Parts Sales Order (MSO/PSO) number after the order has been placed.
The MSO/PSO number will be required in order to obtain the appropriate security keys for CAESultra.

Record the Dealer Code and the Part Number that was ordered.

Note: Caterpillar will invoice the dealer for each security key that is ordered. The invoice will be completed via the Antares system.

When the invoice has been completed, submit a request for the Upgrade Key on the following web site:
- www.techproductregistration.com
1. In order to obtain the security keys, enter the following items in the request form:
  - Display serial number(s)
  - MSO/PSO number from the CMOPS/Antares order
  - Dealer Code
  - Part Number ordered
1. If any problems occur with the web form, use one of the additional contacts which are listed in Table 4.

Note: Within thirty minutes of completing the web based request form, an e-mail will be sent to the dealer. The e-mail will contain the activation key information. A phone call will also be made to the dealer in order to confirm that the e-mail was received.

Save this activation key information for future reference.

Refer to the ""Software Upgrade" " Section before updating/installing any software.

CAESoffice Upgrade

Note: The CAESoffice upgrade is only available for systems which have a previously registered version of CAESoffice. If the system does not have a previous registered version, then the software must be purchased for a new system.

Cat dealers should perform the following steps in order to upgrade the CAESoffice software:

Place the order for the CAESoffice software via CMOPS, or place the order via Antares.
1. Use the following part number for the order:
  - 292-4541 CAESoffice Suite v3.1 (Upgrade)

Note: When this order is placed, the CD which contains the software will be shipped in the mail.

Retain the Machine Sales Order/Parts Sales Order (MSO/PSO) number after the order has been placed.
The MSO/PSO number will be required in order to obtain the appropriate security keys for CAESoffice.
Note: Caterpillar will invoice the dealers for each registration that is required. The invoice will be completed via the Antares system.
Note: The "CAESoffice Suite" software will be delivered via a CD in the mail. This CD must be received prior to completing the rest of the steps.

Submit a request for the Registration Key on the following web site:
- www.techproductregistration.com
1. In order to obtain the CAESoffice security keys, enter the following items in the request form:
  - PC serial number(s)
  - Code located on the CD or sleeve cover
  - MSO/PSO number from the CMOPS/Antares order
  - Dealer Code
  - Part Number ordered
1. If any problems occur with the web form, use one of the additional contacts which are listed in Table 4.

Save this activation key information for future reference.

Refer to the ""Software Upgrade" " Section before updating/installing any software.

CAESultra Onboard and CAESoffice New Software Installs

Cat dealers should perform the following steps in order to install new CAES software:

Place the order for the new CAES software system(s) via CMOPS, or place the order via Antares.
1. Refer to the following list in order to obtain the part numbers for the new systems:
  - 292-4540 CAESoffice Suite v3.1 (New Install)
  - 310-4218 CAESultra v3.1 (New Install)
  Note: The dealer will receive the rights to one activation key for each order.
  Note: When this order is placed, the CD which contains the software will be shipped in the mail.

Retain the Machine Sales Order/Parts Sales Order (MSO/PSO) number after the order has been placed.
The MSO/PSO number will be required in order to obtain the appropriate security keys for CAES.

Note: Caterpillar will invoice the dealers for each registration that is required. The invoice will be completed via the Antares system.

Note: The CAESoffice Suite software will be delivered via a CD in the mail. This CD must be received prior to completing the rest of the steps.

Note: The CAESultra software is only attainable from SIS web.

Submit a request for the Registration Key on the following web site:
- www.techproductregistration.com
1. In order to obtain the CAESoffice or the CAESultra security keys, enter the following items in the request form:
  - Display serial Number(s) or PC serial number(s)
  - Code located on the CD or the on the sleeve cover of the CAESoffice request
  - MSO/PSO number from the CMOPS/Antares order
  - Dealer Code
  - Part Number ordered
1. If any problems occur with the web form, use one of the additional contacts which are listed in Table 4.

Save this activation key information for future reference.

Refer to the ""Software Upgrade" " Section before updating/installing any software.

Contact information

If any problems have occurred while using a web form, use one of the additional contacts which are listed in Table 4.

Note: Use these contacts in Table 4 only for the acquisition of Software Keys.

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Table 4
Cat Support (Software Key Distribution)
Phone	888-223-7539 (888-CAESKEY) 1-309-266-2776 ⁽¹⁾
Fax	1-309-263-0127
E-mail	caeskey@catsupport.com

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For use only if unable to use the 800 number.

Software Upgrade

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NOTICE

By Installing, Copying, or otherwise using the Software, you agree to be bound by the terms of the End User License Agreement that is contained within this document.

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NOTICE

If you are upgrading from a KEA radio network to an IP radio network, you will need to first uninstall METSmanager, and you will then need to reinstall METSmanager.

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If you are upgrading to an EasyIP radio network, you will need a list of the machine IP addresses that you will manually enter into METSmanager. These addresses can be obtained by knowing the machines' radio IP addresses. After you have upgraded to EasyIP, you will need to configure METSmanager to show that there is no TNR connected. In METSmanager v3.1 a "TNR Connected" checkbox has been added to the Site Properties dialog. For sites that are using EasyIP, the checkbox should be deselected. For sites that are using traditional IP, the checkbox should be selected. Contact your local Trimble dealer for infrastructure support.

Upgrading MCG Flash

Note: There is now a version of software called MCG Flash that can be used in order to configure both KEA and IP radios. MCG Flash will replace both Commset (for KEA sites) and WNCT (for IP sites).

Insert the CAESoffice software CD into the CD-ROM drive.
- For new installs, the CD is 292-4540 CAESoffice Suite v3.1 (New Install).
- For upgrades, the CD is 292-4541 CAESoffice Suite v3.1 (Upgrade) .

Launch the "<CD drive>".

Click on the "Hardware Support" folder.

Click on the "Utilities" folder.

Click on the "MCG Flash" folder.

Click on "Setup.exe".

Once "Setup.exe" launches, follow the directions on the screen.

Check for newer versions of other utilities and install as appropriate.
- MS Controller
- WinTxRx

Upgrading CAESoffice Software

Note: There is a new procedure for installing and upgrading all of the CAESoffice software. This installation procedure will install METSmanager, METSdiag, CAESoffice, CAES Report Generator, CAESultra Filebuilder, CAES Upload Server, CAES Screen Configurator, and Configuration Toolbox. There is a custom setup procedure that allows you to select which program features that you want installed, but this is only recommended for advanced users.

Note: In previous versions, Delay Code information failed to upload to the CAES database because the ID table was not set to AutoNumber new entries. The DelayIdDescriptionTable must be updated from Number to AutoNumber new entries. The data in these tables is required for the delay code in timeline reports. The CAES v3.1 installer will automatically update your database for this change.

Note: This note is only for people who are upgrading the CAESoffice software. If you are installing the CAESoffice software for the first time, please disregard this note. The CAESoffice software upgrade is only enabled if you have older versions of CAESoffice, METSmanager, or METScomms on your computer. If you have already upgraded your CAESoffice software to v3.1, but need to reinstall the v3.1 software, you will need to install v2004 of CAESoffice or METSmanager to enable the upgrade.

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NOTICE

Before upgrading your system, force an upload of all machine data, so no data will be lost while the upgrade is taking place.

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NOTICE

If you are upgrading your system, DO NOT PROCEED with these upgrade instructions until you have upgraded to 2004.1.0 CAES Upload Server (formerly called Uploader), CAES Report Generator, and CAES Database. There are some important steps that need to be followed when upgrading from 2003.1.0 to 2004.1.0. Please refer to Special Instruction, REHS2735, "CAESultra 2004 Upgrade" for detailed upgrade instructions. If you have the 2004.1.0 CAES Upload Server, Report Generator, and CAES Database versions installed on your computer per the above notice, then continue with these instructions.

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If you have not already updated the site models to include time for CAESultra 2004.1.0, please refer to the section in this document entitled "Upgrading Site Models to Include Time".

Insert the CAESoffice software CD into the CD-ROM drive.
- For new installs, the CD is 292-4540 CAESoffice Suite v3.1 (New Install).
- For upgrades, the CD is 292-4541 CAESoffice Suite v3.1 (Upgrade) .

Launch the "<CD Drive>"

For new installs, select the folder "CAESoffice Suite installation".
For upgrades, select the folder "CAESoffice Suite upgrade".

Click on "Setup.exe".

After the InstallShield Wizard has prepared the setup, click the "Next" button to continue.

If the license agreement is acceptable, select "I accept the terms of the license agreement".

When the terms of the license agreement are accepted, click the "Next" button to continue.

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Enter the Serial Number and Authorization Key from your installation CD. Refer to Illustration 3.
Note: The Serial Number and Authorization Key are located on the CD or the CD sleeve.

When the Serial Number and Authorization Key are entered, click the "Next" button to continue

Select the "Complete" setup type, and click "Next".

Select the radio network type, and click the "Next" button to continue.

Select the database type that will be used to store productivity information in the CAES Database, and click the "Next" button to continue.

Click the "Install" button to begin the installation.

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If you selected the Access database type during the installation procedure, continue with step 15.
If you selected the SQL Server database type during the installation procedure, a message will be displayed on your screen that says that you must now configure the data source for SQL Server. Refer to Illustration 4.
Click the "OK" button in order to close the message box, and proceed to step 16.
Note: The readme file is located under "C:\Program Files\Caterpillar\Uploader". Please refer to the section in this manual entitled "Configure The Data Source For The SQL Server" for more information.
Note: For more information regarding the CAES Upload Server and the CAES Database types, please refer to Special Instruction, REHS2715, "CAES Database Upload Server (Uploader) User Guide".

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If this is a new installation and you selected the Access database type during the installation procedure, the "ODBC Microsoft Access Setup " dialog will appear.
Click the "OK" button in order to select the new database. Refer to Illustration 5.

Once the installation is complete, click the "Finish" button to exit the InstallShield Wizard.

Installing Access 2003 Runtime Utility

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CAES Report Generator requires the minimum functionality offered by MS Access 2003. If MS Access 2003 is not installed on the PC that is running CAES Report Generator, then Access 2003 Runtime utility needs to be installed. If MS Access 2003 is already installed on the PC that is running CAES Report Generator, then skip steps 1 through 5.

Insert the CAESoffice software CD into the CD-ROM drive.
- For new installs, the CD is 292-4540 CAESoffice Suite v3.1 (New Install).
- For upgrades, the CD is 292-4541 CAESoffice Suite v3.1 (Upgrade) .

Launch the "<CD drive>"

Click on the "Access 2003 Runtime installation" folder.

Click on "Setup.exe".

Once the "Setup.exe" launches, follow the directions on the screen.

Configure the Database for the SQL Server

If you are using an Access database for the CAES Upload Server, skip this section.

The on-site Database administrator must create a Database "CatCAESProd" and run the script using SQL Server's Query analyzer.

If the use of the existing data is required after CAES Upload Server is updated, the existing database needs to be updated to the new database. The update to the SQL Server database should be performed by the on-site Database Administrator. In order to update the existing database, use the supplied update script.

Alternatively, a fresh start with a new database can be made, and no action is needed.

Note: The SQL Server script file "SQLTblSchema.sql" is installed in the CAES Upload Server application install directory. By the default settings, the location of this directory is "C:\Program Files\Caterpillar\Uploader".

Note: When the database is being updated, ensure that CAES Upload Server is shut down.

After the Database administrator has created a database and after the Database administrator has run the script, open the "Control Panel".

Open "Administrative Tools".

Open "Data Sources (ODBC)".

In the "ODBC Data Source Administrator" dialog, click on the "System DSN" tab.

Click the "Add" button.

Select "SQL Server" in the list of drivers from the "Create New Data Source" dialog.

Click the "Finish" button.

In the "Create New Data Source to SQL Server" dialog, type "CatCAESProd" in the "Name" box.

Type the name of the server in the "Server" box.

Click the "Next" button.
The following screens will show some defaults.

Click the "Next" button.

Click the "Finish" button.
A "CatCAESProd" entry should appear in the "System DSN" Tab under the "System Data Sources" list.

Click the "OK" button.

Creating a New Data Source to point to the CAES Database

If CAES Productivity Report Generator and CAES Upload Server are run on the same computer, please skip this section.

If CAES Productivity Report Generator and CAES Upload Server are run on different computers, a new data source that points to the database will need to be created.

Creating a New Data Source for Microsoft Access

To create a new data source for Microsoft Access, complete the following steps:

Open the Control Panel.

Open Administrative Tools.

Open Data Sources (ODBC).

Press the "System DSN" tab that is located in the ODBC Data Source Administrator dialog.

Press the "Add" key.

Select Microsoft Access Driver (*.mdb) from the Create New Data Source dialog.

Press the "Finish" key

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Type "CatCAESProd" in the Data Source Name field of the ODBC Microsoft Access Setup dialog. Refer to Illustration 6.

Type "DSN For CAES Productivity Uploader" in the Description field. Refer to Illustration 6.

Press the "Select" key.

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Point to where the database is located. Usually, this will be in the CAES Upload Server application directory of the computer that CAES Upload Sever is installed on. Refer to Illustration 7.

Press the "OK" key twice.

Creating a New Data Source for SQL Server Database

It is recommended that an on-site Database Administrator create a new data source. To create a new data source for the SQL Server, complete the following steps:

Open the Control Panel.

Open Administrative Tools.

Open Data Sources (ODBC).

Press the "System DSN" tab that is located in the ODBC Data Source Administrator dialog.

Press the "Add" key.

Select "SQL Server" in the list of drivers from the Create New Data Source dialog.

Press the "Finish" key.

Type "CatCAESProd" in the "Name" box of the Create New Data Source to SQL Server dialog.

Type the name of the server in the Server box.

Press the "Next" key

The screens that follow will show defaults.

Press the "Next" key.

Press the "Finish" key.

"CatCAESProd" will display in the System DSN tab under the System Data Sources list.

Click the "OK" key.

Upgrading Machine Configurations

Additional Feature Key Checklist

Find the section "Additional Feature Key Checklist for Upgrading CAESultra from v2004 to v3.1" contained within this document.
Note: You will use this checklist to keep track of which additional features the site has been using with CAES v2004. This checklist will assist you while you update the Machine Configuration templates for v3.1.
Note: In CAESultra v3.1, there are some new additional features, and some additional feature files from v2004 have been renamed.

Launch Windows Explorer and navigate to the first Machine folder in "METSmanagerData". "C:\Program Files\Caterpillar\METSmanagerData\ metsdata\0001\"

Open the "mach_cfg.txt" file (this is the "mach_cfg.txt" file that was used for CAES v2004) to see which additional features were used on the site while it was running CAES v2004.

Scroll down about halfway through the "mach_cfg.txt" file to the section that starts with "= Special Keys for CAES and CAESultra".

Look through all of the additional features that are listed.

If an additional feature is enabled, record that this feature is enabled in your checklist "Additional Feature Key Checklist for Upgrading CAESultra from v2004 to v3.1".

Repeat Step 6 for all enabled additional features.

Close the "mach_cfg.txt" file.

In your checklist "Additional Feature Key Checklist for Upgrading CAESultra from v2004 to v3.1", record any new v3.1 additional features that you would like to be enabled.

Ensure that you have correctly marked all of the site's additional features as "Enabled" in your checklist "Additional Feature Key Checklist for Upgrading CAESultra from v2004 to v3.1".
Save a copy of the checklist to a safe location.

Upgrading Machine Configuration Templates

Navigate to the C:\Program Files\Caterpillar\METSmanagerData\ metsdata\Site folder.
Note: The site folder contains the machine configuration templates for each machine type.

Launch Windows Explorer.

Click on "Program Files".

Click on "METSmanagerData".

Click on "Site".

Open one of the machine configuration template files.

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Scroll down about halfway through the Machine Configuration template file to the section that starts with "= Special Keys for CAES and CAESultra" (5). Refer to Illustration 8.

See the following references as needed:
ReferenceRefer to the "CAESultra 3.1 Release Notes" section for a brief description of each new feature.
ReferenceRefer to Systems Operation, KENR6338, "CAESultra 3.1" for configuration information for each new feature.

Navigate to the C:\Program Files\Caterpillar\METSmanagerData\ metsdata\Site\Additional feature keys 3.1 folder.
1. Launch Windows Explorer.
1. Click on "Program Files".
1. Click on "Caterpillar".
1. Click on "METSmanagerData".
1. Click on "metsdata".
1. Click on "Site".
1. Click on "Additional feature keys 3.1".

Note: The "Additional Feature Keys 3.1" folder contains the new features for CAESultra 3.1.0 with default parameters defined for the machine configuration files. Use your checklist "Additional Feature Key Checklist for Upgrading CAESultra from v2004 to v3.1" that you created in the previous section to determine which additional features to add to the Machine Configuration template.

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Perform the following steps in order to add keys from the Additional feature keys 3.1 files to the Machine Configuration templates file:
1. Open the "Additional feature keys 3.1" support file that you want to add.
1. Copy the contents of the file from the "Additional feature keys 3.1" support file.
1. In the "Machine Configuration Template" file, find the section under "Special Keys" that has a title that matches the "Additional feature keys 3.1" support filename.
1. Paste the contents of the file into one of the Machine Configuration template files.
1. Space to the left, and then configure each key for the new feature.
  ReferenceRefer to Systems Operation, KENR6338, "CAESultra 3.1" for configuration information for each new feature.
1. Repeat Step 10.a through Step 10.e for each new feature that is desired in order to build the rest of the Machine Configuration template file.
  Note: If your site is using an IP network, you must change the IP address for the METSmanager computer in each machine configuration file.
  Note: Ensure that all current features used by the site are correctly added and configured to the site machine templates and that the appropriate lines are spaced to the left in order to activate the feature. Additionally, ensure that the correct time zone is set in each machine configuration file.

Repeat Step 1 through Step 10 for each machine configuration template.

Upgrading Machine Configuration Files

Launch Windows Explorer and navigate to the first Machine folder in "METSmanagerData". C:\Program Files\Caterpillar\METSmanagerData\ metsdata\0001\

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Do Not delete the machine.dat file that is located in the same directory.

Open the mach_cfg.txt file.

Replace the top section of the mach_cfg.txt file with the appropriate machine configuration template.

Repeat Step 2 through Step 3 for all of the machines in METSmanager.

Receive License

Before proceeding with the following steps, make sure that you have received your Security license(s) back from CAES Key.

Screen Configurator Installation

Note: The CAESoffice installer will extract the screen configurator installation to the following directory: "C:\Program Files\Caterpillar\CAESultra_Configure_3.1".

Use the following steps in order to complete the installation of the screen configurator tool.

Launch Windows Explorer and navigate to the folder "C:\Program Files\Caterpillar\CAESultra_Configure_3.1."

Launch the "Install.bat" file. The CAES Security Key Definition screen will appear.

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The CAES Key(s) and Serial Number Key(s) are case sensitive and should be entered in uppercase. Ensure that there are no spaces included when entering the CAES Key(s) and Serial Number Key(s).

Enter the "Serial Number Key & CAES Key" supplied by CAES Key Support into the security dialog, and click the "OK" button.
Note: After the installation is complete, a shortcut named "CAESultra Screen Configuration Utility 3.1.0" will be created in the CAESultra_Configure_3.1 directory. This shortcut can be used to run the Screen Configurator utility. The shortcut can be moved to any location.
Note: By default, the 2004 version of the Screen Configurator software stores the configurations in the following location: "C:\Program Files\Caterpillar\CAESultra_Configure_2004.1.0 \demodata\Configure\caes\config". Configurations created in the v2004 software can be copied to the corresponding location in the v3.1 software.
Note: CAESultra v3.1 does not support screen configurations for any displays other than the D3:C4 Nav 10.4 Display. If configurations for other displays still require support, then this must be done in the v2004 version of the Screen Configurator software.

Upgrading Security

CAESoffice Security

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Launch CAESoffice. You will be prompted with a CAESoffice Registration dialog. Refer to Illustration 10
Note: The version displayed on the screen shows the valid license not the installed version. In the case of an upgrade the version will show 2004.1.0 until the new "Authentication Code and Authentication Key" are entered.

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The Authentication Code and Authentication Key are case sensitive and should be entered in uppercase. Ensure that there are no spaces included when entering the Authentication Code and Authentication Key.

Enter the "Authentication Code and Authentication Key" supplied by CAES Key Support into the security dialog.

Click the "OK" button in order to validate the new security code and key.

METSmanager Security

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Launch METSmanager. You will be prompted with the security dialog shown in Illustration11.

Note: The version displayed on the screen shows the valid license, not the installed version. In the case of an upgrade, the version will show 2004.1.0 until the new "Authentication Code and Authentication Key" are entered.

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The Authentication Code and Authentication Key are case sensitive and should be entered in uppercase. Ensure that there are no spaces included when entering the Authentication Code and Authentication Key.

Enter the "Authentication Code and Authentication Key" supplied by CAES Key Support into the security dialog.

Click the "OK" button in order to validate the new security code and key.

Setting Security For Machines In METSmanager

Launch METSmanager.

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Right click on the machine that is to be changed. Refer to Illustration 12.

Click on "Properties". Refer to Illustration 12.

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Click on the CAESultra Properties tab (6) in the Machine Properties window.

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Do not check the box labeled "Restart CAESultra in order to use the new settings". If this box is checked, then the machine will fail security.

Refer to the activation key information received from CAES Key Support.

Confirm that the Machine Display Serial number is correct. Refer to Illustration 13.

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The Serial Number Key(s) and CAES Key(s) are case sensitive and should be entered in uppercase. Ensure that there are no spaces included when entering the Serial Number Key(s) and CAES Key(s).

Type in the Serial Number Key (8) for the machine from the activation key information received from CAES Key Support that matches the Machine Display Serial number. Refer to Illustration 13.

Type in the CAES Key (9) for the machine from the activation key information received from CAES Key Support that matches the Machine Display Serial number. Refer to Illustration 13.

Click the "OK" button.
Note: The new machine configuration file will be sent to the machine, but the machine configuration file will not be activated until a machine restart.
Do not restart the machine until instructed to do so later in this procedure..

Repeat Step 1 through Step 9 for all of the machines in METSmanager.

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Note: If the Serial Number Key and CAES Key are invalid, METSmanager will report the error. Refer to Illustration 14. Check the Serial Number Key and CAES Key again for errors, or else security on the display may fail.

Upgrading CAESultra Onboard Software

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NOTICE

By Installing, Copying, or otherwise Using the Software, you agree to be bound by the terms of the End User License Agreement that is contained within this document.

The recommended method for upgrading the CAESultra 3.1 software is to use "HyperTerminal" in order to transfer files from a laptop to the display.

Download the upgrade packages for the CAESultra onboard software directly from SIS.
1. Go to the Main Page of SISWeb.
1. Click on the "Downloads" option.
1. Find "CAES Version 3.1" from the list of downloads.
1. Download the "CAES v3.1.exe" file.

Launch the "CAES v3.1.exe" file to extract the contents of the file.

Open the directory which was used in Step 2 as the location to save the extracted files.
1. Open the "CAES Version 3.1" directory.
1. Then open the "Display" directory.

Copy the "CAESultra3.1.0_Install.exe" file to the "C:Program Files\Caterpillar" directory.
1. Right-click on "CAESultra3.1.0_Install.exe".
1. Select "Copy" from the menu.
1. Launch Windows Explorer.
1. Right-click on the "C:\Program Files\Caterpillar" directory.
1. Select "Paste" in order to copy the "CAESultra3.1.0_Install.exe" file.

Upgrading CAESultra On The Machine

Perform the following procedure in order to set up "HyperTerminal" for file transfer.

The CAESultra software upgrade can occur on the machine or in the office with a 291-1502 Display Cable and a 167-8964 Power Supply Adapter As .

Connect the 291-1504 Cable (Serial Port) to the Display Harness and also to the computer serial port.

Connect the 291-1503 Cable (keyboard) to the Display Harness and also to the 167-8960 Keyboard As .

On the PC, select the "Start" menu.

Click on "Programs".

Click on "Accessories".

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Do not select the Send button until you are instructed to do so in the next step of instructions.

Click on "Communications".

Click on "HyperTerminal". This launches "HyperTerminal".

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Select the Communication Port that the cable was connected to in Step 2. Refer to Illustration 15.

Select the "OK" button.

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Set up a new connection with the following settings:
- Baud Rate = 115200
- Data Bits = 8
- Parity = None
- Stop Bits = 1
- Flow Control = None
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From the main "HyperTerminal" window open the "Transfer" drop-down menu. Refer to Illustration 17.

Click on "Send File...".

In the "send file" window click the "Browse" button and navigate to the "C:\Program Files\Caterpillar\" directory.

Select the "CAESultra3.1.0_Install.exe" file.

Click the "Open" button.

Sending The Self Extractor Using HyperTerminal

Note: Start using the keyboard that is connected to the D3:C4 Nav 10.4 Display.

Hold down the ALT key and select F4.
This will close CAESultra. This process may need to be performed multiple times in order to properly shut down CAESultra.

Hold Down the ALT key and select the Tab button.
This will cycle through any other programs that are running on the display. If another program is running. then hold down the ALT key and select F4.

Repeat Step 2 until no programs are running on the display.

Press the Windows button on the keyboard in order to launch the "Start Menu".
Note: If the keyboard does not have a Windows button, hold down the Control key and select the Escape button. This will also bring up the "Start Menu".

Click "Programs".

Click on "HyperComm1".

Enter any area code.

Click the "OK" button.

Click on the "Transfer" menu.

Select "Receive File".

Select the "d:\" as the destination.

Click on the "Receive" button.

On the computer, click "Send".

After you have sent the file to the display, open Explorer on the display. Go to the "Start" Menu then select "Programs" and then select "Explorer".
Note: Hold down the Windows key and press the "E" key. This launches Windows Explorer.

Navigate to the "D:" drive and launch the self-extractor file.

Answer the questions that are displayed on the screen.
1. For the question, "Is this a new CAESultra setup?" choose "No".
  This action will upgrade the software, but it will not replace the existing mach_cfg.txt file or any existing Win_cfg.txt files.
1. Choose which radio network type you have, either a KEA or IP network.
  Note: In previous versions of CAESultra, during this step you were able to configure the system for either a touch screen display (D3:C4 Nav 10.4) or non-touch screen display (CD1040). For CAESultra v3.1, only the touch screen display is supported.

When finished, restart the display and wait for CAESultra to launch

If you receive any errors, check security keys first, and then contact your local Caterpillar Representative.

Repeat Step 1 through Step 18 for all of the machines in METSmanager.
Note: The machine configuration file that was previously sent will be used when the software is restarted. Both the new executable file and the new "mach_cfg.txt" file must match for the security to succeed.

Upgrading Site Models To Include Time

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If you already updated the site models to include time for CAESultra 2004.1.0, then you can skip steps 1 through 10.

Note: For all sites, check to see what groups are used and update the "*.cat" files in each group.

Launch METSmanager.

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Click "File" and then click "Create Update Layer".

In the "Site Model Type" section perform the following actions.
1. Check the "Include Time" box (11) .
1. Check the "Create Empty File" box (12) .

Select the "Finish" button (13) .

Click on "Site" then click on "Merge Cat Files".

Select the Cat File without time.

Select the "Open" button.

Select the Cat File with time.

Select the "Open" button.

Select the "Browse" button in order to repeat Step 2 through Step 9 for all "*.cat" file types in each group folder.

VIMS Installation

For existing installations, the new VIMSwireless99 database will not be installed as there have been no changes made in this (v3.1) version to the database

New installations of the CAESoffice Suite will have the option of enabling the install of the VIMSwireless99 database.

Link Reports to Database

By default, the VIMSwireless99 PC database looks in the following directory for the VIMSwireless99 database, C:\Program Files\Caterpillar\METSmanagerData\VIMSData

If the VIMSwireless99.mdb database is stored in this directory, then the databases do not need to be linked and no further action needs to be taken.

If the VIMSwireless99.mdb database is not stored in this directory, then the link will need to be manually restored after the installation using the following procedure,

Determine the location on your system where the databases are stored.

Open the VIMSwireless99 PC.mdb database.

Ensure that the VIMSwireless99 PC database window is active by selecting "Window" from the main menu, and then selecting the item "VIMSwireless99 PC : Database".

Select the tab that is labeled "Tables" from the Database window. This action will display all of the tables that are utilized by this database.
Note: The tables (Events, Machines, Loader Cycles, Truck Cycles) have small arrows next to them. This is how Microsoft Access indicates that these tables reside in another database.

Delete each of the tables that has a link to another database (indicated by the arrow) by first clicking on the icon next to the table name, and then pressing the delete key.

Click "Yes" to any messages that Access may display regarding the deletion of these tables.

From the "File" menu, select "Get External Data". In the sub menu that appears, select "Link Tables".

A dialog will appear that can be used to select the database that the tables should be linked to.
Select the VIMSwireless99.mdb database.

Once the VIMSwireless99.mdb database has been selected, press the "Link" button.

A dialog with the title Link Tables will then be displayed. Press the "Select All " button and then press "OK".

The VIMSwireless99 PC module is now ready to be used.

System Requirements

smthlp32.ocx - Used in VIMSwireless99 PC to provide help. This component will be registered at install.
dao350.dll - is required by the METS application to write to the VIMSwireless99 database.

Note: This module must be used with dao350.dll. It will not function correctly with any newer versions.

MSAccess dlls - although a full install of MS Access is not required by METS to write to the VIMSwireless99.mdb database, it is required to run the VIMSwireless99 PC reports database. If these are to reside (normal situation) on the same PC, then a full access install should be carried out.

CAES 3.1 Release Notes

CAES Hardware

MS990 GPS and GLONASS receiver

The MS990 is the new receiver that will be supplied with CAES v3.1 installs. The new MS990 receiver can track both next-generation Global Positioning System (GPS) L2C and L5 GPS signals and GLONASS. This combination improves a site's ability to work in tough GPS environments and provides for increased productivity and reduced downtime on the job site.

New Installation kits

The CAES v3.1 installation kits include the following:

The MS990 GPS and GLONASS receiver has replaced the MS840 and MS860 receivers.
All harnesses are new, and they support the MS990 GNSS receivers.
The Service Cable harnesses (keyboard connection and serial cable connection) have been moved from near the GPS receiver, to behind the display.
Clips have been added to the kit to allow for mounting of the service connectors at the display location.
The 8-pin serial adapter service connector has been changed to a 4-pin serial adapter in order to use the mounting clips at the display. This will allow for easier serviceability.
Unnecessary wires have been removed from the main harness between the display and the receiver to make the main harness much smaller and easier to route.
The MS-style connector end at the receiver on the main harness has been removed. This removal allows for easier routing of the main harness because removal of the 70-pin connector is no longer required
The new harnesses use Deutsch connectors that allow for greater customizing of harness length.
The receiver mounts have been changed to accept the mounting hole pattern difference from the L1/L2 GPS Antenna to the MS990 GNSS receiver
The TC900C is the supplied radio.
The new radio harness supplied for CAESultra v3.1 is designed to connect to the TC900C radio. The v3.1 radio harness supplies 24VDC to the TC900C.

Note: The v3.1 harness should not be connected directly to the TC900B radio because the TC900B requires 12VDC. A DC-to-DC power converter that converts 24VDC to 12VDC must be installed when using the new radio harness with the TC900B radio. Refer to the Special Instructions for Installation.

D3:C4 Nav 10.4 Display Operating System

For both Dual Receiver Excavator systems and systems required to support mesh radio networks the D3:C4 Nav 10.4 display Operating System must be NTe 1.1.

CAESultra v3.1 can be installed on displays that have the NTe 1.0 Operating System as long as these displays are not required for either the Dual Receiver Excavator or mesh radio networks.

New Upgrade kits

The CAES v3.1 upgrade kits provide the same support as the new Installation kits. See the section New Installation kits above. The big difference between the Upgrade kits and the Installation kits is that the Upgrade kits do not include a radio, a display, a power supply harness, a battery backup, and the associated mounting groups.

New Service kit

The CAES v3.1 service kits include new service harness that allow for inter-connection of components. This allows the user to check system operation before mounting the components on the machine.

The new service harnesses include:

GNSS Receiver service harness - The GNSS receiver service harness can connect either the MS980 or the MS990 receiver to a computer or to other CAES components.

Radio service harness - The radio service harness can connect the radio to a computer or to other CAES components.

Display service harness - The radio service harness can connect the radio to a computer or to other CAES components.

Keyboard harness - The keyboard harness has a new PS2 style connector.

Serial service harness - The serial service harness has a new serial DB9 connector to 4-pin Deutsch to accommodate the change for machine service connection. It also includes a 4-pin to 8-pin Deutsch to allow connection to both new and old CAES installations

New HEX Calibration kit

The CAES v3.1 hex calibration kits include the following changes:

The calibration harness has been changed to accommodate the MS990 receiver. This connection is located in the cab, instead of at the receiver.
A different calibration plate has been added to the kit to accommodate the different mounting hole pattern of the MS990 receiver.

AS300 Tilt sensor supported, but not included in Hex kit

In CAES v3.1, the default configuration for the Dual Receiver Excavator is to use AS300 sensors for the boom, stick and bucket, and the AS21 for body pitch measurement. If you were not supplied with these sensors, then Machine Configuration keys must be used in order to support the use of AS32x or AS7 sensors. The "$ Use AS7 Sensors" key configures CAESultra to use these sensors for the boom, stick and bucket.

Note: At the time of the release of CAESultra version 3.1, the supplied sensors were either AS32x (where x = sensor type) or else the sensors were the "AS7 Single Axis" sensor and the "AS7 Dual Axis" sensor. You may receive either type in your installatioln kit. Any information referencing AS7 (single or dual axis) sensors also applies to the AS32x sensors.

TC900C Radios

The TC900C radio is the radio that will be supplied for CAES v3.1 installs. The TC900C radio can use a wide range power supply (12V to 24V), so it can be used on any machine without the need for a voltage converter.

TC900x Radios

The new radio harness supplied for CAESultra v3.1 is designed to connect to the TC900C radio. The v3.1 harness supplies 24VDC to the TC900C

Note: The TC900B radio must be updated to radio firmware version 2.76 or later in order to use the TC900B with the v3.1 harness. Firmware version 2.72 or later is required to support the CAN that is used in the v3.1 harness.

TC900 Radios and CMR+

CMR+ must be used instead of CMR for GPS/GLONASS corrections. CMR+ splits the corrections into manageable, consistently sized packets for efficient transmission. CMR+ is the default in TC900C radios.

Bandwidth Limits for 900Mhz Radios

Bandwidth Limit limits the data that is sent via the receiver to the radio. The limit is used to optimize operation of the system for radios with limited bandwidth. Bandwidth Limit is only needed when only one slot is available. Only one slot is available when data transfer is required.

If data transfer is not required then the radio can be run in Turbo mode. Turbo mode sends everything twice rather than 4 times. The two slots are used for the GPS/GLONASS corrections.

Where data transfer is required Bandwidth Limiting should be set for all radio solutions in order to obtain optimal operation. For 900MHz external radios 188 bytes should be used as the Bandwidth Limit. This limit provides observations for at least 9 satellites.

At least 2 GLONASS satellites are required to add value to the position solution. Two Glonass and 2 GPS satellites can provide a position solution. Increase the elevation mask at the base station in order to ensure that only the corrections for the most appropriately located satellites are sent.

TC900A Radio Firmware Upgrade

The TC900A radios should be upgraded to v1.45 radio firmware using Trimcomm Configurator.

TC900 B Radio Firmware Upgrade

For all types of radio networks (KEA, Traditional IP and Easy IP) the TC900B radios should be upgraded to use v2.76.

In order to upgrade the TC900B radios, perform the following actions:

1. Upgrade to v2.12 using Trimcomm Configurator.

2. Upgrade to v2.76 using MCG Flash

Radios with KEA versions prior to v1.43, or radios with IP versions prior to v2.10 with Trimcomm Configurator, must be updated before the radio can be reliably updated with MCG Flash.

Note: It is not necessary to configure the radio if v2.12 firmware is installed, because this configuration can be performed in v2.76.

TC900C Radio Firmware

TC900C radios should be shipped with v3.16 radio firmware. If an existing TC900C has an earlier version of firmware, then use MCG Flash in ordre to upgrade the radio to v3.16.

KEA Radios

For radio infrastructure maintenance on existing sites that are using TC900B radios on machines, the following is recommended:

If a base or repeater radio fails, replace it with a TC900B radio from an existing machine, and replace the machine radio with a TC900C radio.
If a machine radio fails, replace it with a TC900C radio.

Note: Some TC900Bs will still be available.

Note: KEA radios will not support GNSS and two-way data because the GLONASS corrections will be stripped by the radio

SNB900 Radios

SNB900 radios are used as infrastructure radios, and they are required for EasyIP radio networks. SNB900 radios can be setup with security. See the section SNB900 Security. Require v1.24 firmware.

SNB900 Security

The SNB900 radio can be set up with security, where the SNB900 will only listen to authorized radios. A radio can be configured as an authorized radio by including the radio's serial number in the SNB900's list of authorized devices by using either WinFlash or MCGFlash.

By default, the SNB900 expects Trimble type serial numbers. In order to support CAT type serial numbers, a CAT serial number option key must be applied to the SNB900 radio. This option key is available from your Trimble dealer.

SNB900 EasyIP Mode

In Easy IP mode the machine radio IP addresses can change without warning. It is recommended that you use DNS names rather than IP addresses in order to ensure IP address changes do not cause loss of contact with the machine. In order to use DNS names use the naming convention, display.radioname, do not use display.radioname.networkname.com. version 1.0.0.64 or later of EasyIP DNS is also required.

SNB900 Traditional IP Mode

CAESultra cannot resolve DNS names. Showing other machines on the machine display will be affected by changes in IP addresses even if you are using DNS names. You can use Traditional IP to ensure IP Addresses are not changed. The SNB900 can be configured in either Easy IP or Traditional IP mode. A TNR must be used if you want to use Traditional IP Mode

MCG Flash

MCG Flash is a new version of software that can be used to configure both KEA and IP radios.

Third Party radio support

Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) radios can be used with CAES v3.1. The CAES v3.1 radio harness is set up so that an adaptor harness can be installed for a third party radio.

The v3.1 radio harness is terminated at a Deutsch connector where the user would connect the TC900x adaptor cable that is provided in the installation kit. Instead of connecting the TC900x adaptor cable, the user can install another adaptor harness for a third party radio. Also, a small stub cable comes standard with the D3:C4 Nav 10.4.

The stub cable plugs into the back of the display and provides an RJ45 connector to plug into the third party radio. See the section Third Party Radios under CAESultra.

Third Party network support

A Third Party Radio network may require that each display on the network have a unique name. Up until CAES v3.1, CAES would not shut down properly if the display's name was changed. At startup, CAES now checks for the "$ Navigator With Unique Network Name" key in the MASTER config file.

Only use this key on a display that has been renamed from MINWITHNET to a network-unique name for networking purposes. Otherwise, CAES will not shut down correctly. Diagnostic messages have been added to DiagMsgeLog file. Use these messages to troubleshoot for this configuration

Network configuration for third party radio networks

NetconfigNT.exe is installed with CAESultra on the display in the D:\NETconfigNT directory. This application provides a single step dialog for the network configuration for the display. The dialog includes options to enable the Ethernet port, enter the unique display name, and specify the IP and DNS server addresses.

Original Equipment Manufacturer, OEM, positioning system kit not available for Dual Receiver Excavator

The OEM positioning system kit is not available for the Dual Receiver Excavator system.

TNR

The recommended TNR firmware version is 1.22 (Mroute enabled).

There will be new TNR netconfs

Mixed Use - This netconf is ideal for applications where there are numerous TMAC and Tope messages.

File Transfer - This is ideal for CAES multicast and VIMs applications where files a mesages are transferred. These options set the radio slot tables.

CAES v3.1 does not support CD1040 displays

CAES v3.1 is meant to go on D3:C4 Nav 10.4 Displays. CAES no longer supports the CD1040 display.

TMAC_Core.dll

A new TMAC_Core.dll is included in this release. This new library ensures that TMAC ports are correctly opened and closed.

CAES Software CDs

For CAES v3.1, there will be one CAES software CD: the one CD is for the CAESoffice software, and the CAESultra onboard software can only be obtained through SIS Web.

The CAESoffice Software CD includes the CAESoffice install, the METSmanager install for both Aquila and CAES, the Report Generator install, and the CAES Uploader install.

For new installs, the CD is 292-4540 CAESoffice Suite v3.1 (New Install).
For upgrades, the CD is 292-4541 CAESoffice Suite v3.1 (Upgrade) .

Each CAESoffice Software CD has a unique serial number and authentication code that are required when installing the CAESoffice software.

Note: The CAESultra software is only attainable from SIS web.

MS750 and MS860 firmware update 1.58s

Changes the receiver to work with 10Hz CMR stream from 3rd party base stations and adds support for more receiver models.

D3:C4 Nav 10.4 Display may buffer dual receiver MS990 position data.

At startup, there is an initial stage of communication between CAESultra and the dual receiver MS990 receivers. Tests on some displays have shown that for a period at startup the reported position quality may jump between Fixed and old as some position information is buffered in the display's communication port.

Multicast snippets on the Ethernet port are looped back

Multicast snippets on the D3:C4 Nav 10.4 Display's Ethernet port are looped back because the display's Ethernet protocol stacks do not implement all of the configuration options.

Note: The loopback does not occur for the RAS connection. Snippets that are looped back will be discarded because of the age of the snippet. No performance issues are expected.

CAESultra

Material Modifiers

Material modifiers allow the operator to assign additional characteristics, such as oversized material, to the definition of a load. Before CAES v3.1, the operator could assign more than one characteristic to the load. The "$ Material Modifier Radio Button" key has been added to allow the office to restrict the operator's selection for load characteristics.

Material Selection

The lists of materials available in the Material Selection dialog can now be restricted. The "$ Material Selection Type" key is used to specify which lists of materials are available to the operator for material selection. The options are all materials, current primary file materials, generic materials, or both generic materials and current primary file materials. Generic materials exclude extended material selections. As in previous versions of CAES, the default is "all materials".

Enable messages that are sent to trucks to also be sent to MineStar

When the "$ Peer to Peer Diagnostics Enabled" key is used, messages that are sent to trucks will also be sent to MineStar. This key can be used to help troubleshoot CAESultra communications with trucks.

Startup2

MineStar file versions are included in the Startup2 message to MineStar. In CAES v3.1, the file version is extracted from the end of the MineStar filename. For example, for a file named Machines60.mwf, CAESultra would send a file version of 60. To have CAESultra obtain the file version from the file rather than the file name, use the "$ Get Startup Version From File" key in the machine configuration file.

LoadReport2

The LoadReport2 message to MineStar now includes the material parameters for the override material, along with the identified material parameters. As in previous versions of CAES, material parameters must be configured to be included in the LoadReport2 message.

Hidden Extended Text

Extended material text can obstruct the operator's plan view on the D3:C4 Nav 10.4 Display. In CAES v3.1, specified portions of the extended material text can be hidden to prevent this problem.

MineStar File Activation

MineStar files are used to provide the operator with selection lists for a variety of purposes. The purposes include identifying a truck that has been loaded, specifying the reasons for delays, and marking off a machine checklist. The MineStar files can be regularly updated in the office to include new items such as new delay types. The new MineStar files are sent to the machine, and CAES loads the most recent file for the operator's selection list by checking the date and time for the most recent file. The "$ Use Saved MineStar Files" key can be used to lock the MineStar files to the last used files rather than the most recent files.

Avoidance Surfaces: Above or Below Indication

A message that includes the time and the position (x, y, z) of the machine origin is written to the DiagMsglog file when a machine does any of the actions listed below:

Enters an Avoidance Zone
Exits an Avoidance Zone
Travels Below an Avoidance Surface
Travels Above an Avoidance Surface
Clears an Avoidance Surface

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The corners and origin points on the edges of the 2D or 3D box that surrounds a machine are used to check if the machine is within an avoidance zone or above or below an avoidance surface. If the surface or zone is narrow enough, or the machine crosses the corners of a zone or surface, then the warning messages on screen and in the DiagMsgLog file could falsely indicate that the machine is no longer traveling through the zone or surface. For on-screen messages, the situation is easily interpreted because the operator has the visual backup of the machine within the zone or surface. However, interpretation of the DiagMsgLog file is not so clear. In the cases identified above, multiple entry and exit records would be logged in the DiagMsgLog file for a single transgression.

Low Dynamics set in MS990 for Dual Receiver Excavators and Front Shovels

The MS990 can operate in either low or high dynamic mode. High dynamic mode provides better position results when the machine shudders as a result of the terrain or application, as is the case when rippers are in use. However, high dynamic mode does not provide the best position results when the machine rotates, as is the case with excavators and front shovels.

By default, the MS990 is set to high dynamic mode. To account for this, CAESultra v3.1 automatically detects both the receiver type and the machine type. If the receiver type is an MS990 and the machine type is either a dual receiver excavator or a front shovel, then CAESultra automatically configures the MS990 to low dynamic mode.

Dual Receiver Excavator Calibration Procedure Modified

The CAESultra dual receiver excavator system calibration procedure has been modified to support both the MS990 and MS860 positioning receivers. The GPS calibration will detect the receiver type, and then automatically select the appropriate phase center offset for the detected receiver type. Then the user will then be prompted to enter the target pole height, and the calibration will proceed as usual.

Dual Receiver Excavator Sensors

In CAESultra v3.1, the default configuration for the Dual Receiver Excavator is to use AS300 sensors for the boom, stick and bucket, and the AS21 for body pitch measurement. Configuration keys can be used to change the Dual Receiver Excavator to use AS32x or AS7 sensors. The "$ Use AS7 Sensors" key configures CAESultra to use these sensors for the boom, stick and bucket.

Each AS32x or AS7 sensor that is supplied is pre-configured to be the boom, stick, or bucket sensor. CAESultra v3.1 can re-program any of these sensors to be installed on any part of the excavator. Also, CAESultra v3.1 can program the AS32x or AS7 sensors to function as AS300 sensors.

If AS300 sensors are used, CAESultra v3.1 can program these sensors to be used on any part of the excavator.

Machine to machine as-built surface update

CAES v3.1 allows for machine to machine as-built surface updates. Machine to machine as-built surface updates ensure accurate productivity information when machines are working the same area. To set up machine to machine as-built surface updates, all machines that are working together must be configured to multicast as-built surface information and to listen for the multicast information from the other machines. Each machine updates its as-built surface with the information from the other machines to maintain the most accurate and up-to-date surface possible

Note: Multicast information is only sent once, and the machines do not acknowledge the receipt of the multicast information.

Note: Machine to machine as-built surface updates are available for IP radio networks only.

Display Other machine positions

A machine can be configured to display other machine positions by listening for multicast messages from other machines. When the listening machine receives and decodes a new multicast snippet from another machine, the position of the other machine is updated in the plan window. The multicast update rate is configured in the machine configuration file. When configuring the update rate, it is important to consider the number of machines you wish to display. Either an arrow symbol or a machine icon is used to represent the tracked machines. The arrow or machine icon is color coded to indicate the age of the position update

Coordinate conversion

CAESultra now supports coordinate conversions. The Latitude, Longitude, and Height can be converted to East, North, and Elevation using the coordinate system held in the file appfile.cfg. The GPS diagnostics display shows the decoded and converted position along with any error code messages, such as failed checksums. This feature requires a software upgrade key.

NMEA GPS input

CAESultra can now accept NMEA $GPGGA, $GPGST, $GPGSA positions and position information inputs. The NMEA string can be streamed into one of the D3:C4 Nav 10.4 Display's serial ports.

Novariant XPS input

The Novariant XPS receiver accepts both GPS and Pseudolite XPS information for position determination. CAESultra can now accept Novariant $GXGXA, $G_GST, $GPGSA positions and position information inputs. The string can be streamed into one of the D3:C4 Nav 10.4 Display's serial ports.

The Latitude, Longitude, and Height are converted to East, North, and Elevation using the coordinate system held in the file appfile.cfg. The GPS diagnostics display shows the decoded and converted position, the pseudolite information, and any error code messages, such as failed checksums. This feature requires a software upgrade key.

Define input strings

There are machine configuration keys in CAES v3.1 that allow the user to define the format of text input strings. The configuration keys also allow the user to define the input formats for other strings, such as $GPGLL, that are not directly supported by CAESultra.

Design Placement

The design placement feature allows the operator to change the position and orientation of a design. For example, with design placement enabled, an operator could move a standard building pad design for office container units to any desired position and orientation.

Design placement must be enabled both on the machine and in the primary design file. A design is configured for design placement in METSmanager, and a machine is configured for design placement in the machine configuration file. When design placement is enabled on the machine, there is a menu option that allows the operator to use an on-screen touch pad to move the design to the desired position and orientation.

Third Party Radios

Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) radios can be used with CAES v3.1. The CAES v3.1 radio harness is set up so that an adaptor harness can be installed for a third party radio. This radio can only be used for CMR corrections. Two-way data cannot be handled by a third party radio. If a third party radio is used, another third party radio must be used for the two-way data. For example, a mesh network radio could be connected via the Ethernet port on the D3:C4 Nav 10.4 Display for the two-way data. See the section "Correction handling for third party radios".

Correction handling for third party radios

CAESultra v3.1 can strip packets that contain corrections from the data input on the Ethernet port. The correction packets are then passed to the positioning receiver. This process means that only the third party radio connected to the Ethernet port is required.

Note: CAESultra simply strips the packets identified as corrections and passes them to the positioning receiver. The packets are identified by port and IP address. CAESultra does not check the format of the corrections. The user is responsible for making sure that the corrections that are generated and transmitted at the base station are suitable for the mobile positioning receiver

Multiple sources of error corrections and third party radio solutions

If you do not specify a specific reference station in the mobile positioning receiver then the receiver will listen to the corrections from any source. Corrections from multiple sources must arrive in the same order at the mobile receiver, or the second source of correction is rejected. If the order of the corrections subsequently changes, then the mobile receiver will report a problem and the receiver will initialize again.

Configure CAES to correctly shut down when network radio solution is used

Networks often require that each computer on the network must have a unique name. Prior to v3.1, if the D3:C4 Nav 10.4 Display's name was changed, CAES would not shut down properly.

At startup, CAES now checks for the configuration key called "$ Navigator With Unique Network Name" in the MASTER configuration file. If this key is found then the CAES knows that the display has been renamed from MINWITHNET to a network-unique name for networking purposes. Shutdowns are then performed correctly.

D3:C4 Nav 10.4 Display Date / Time Synchronization with GPS Date / Time

CAESultra versions prior to v3.1 use the current date of the D3:C4 Nav 10.4 Display's clock in order to set the CAESultra date. CAESultra now requires either a fixed position or a float position before date and time are calculated. When interfaced to a third party positioning device, CAESultra requires the NMEA $ ZDA date and time message. CAESultra extracts the time and date from the ZDA message. The position, date, and time are not updated until CAESultra receives a fixed position or a float position or the NMEA ZDA date and time message. The CAESultra and the D3:C4 Nav 10.4 Display clock are updated every 60 seconds by default. Productivity measurements are not started until CAESultra has calculated a date and time.

Improper D3:C4 Nav 10.4 Display shutdown detection

An improper shutdown occurs when power is disconnected from the D3:C4 Nav 10.4 Display prior to the on-screen message "Safe to Shut Down". An improper shutdown can result in process errors, corrupt CAESultra files, corrupt operating system files, and missing productivity information.

To monitor improper shutdowns, CAES now uses the file d:\caes\temp\caes_IllegalShutdown.txt to determine at startup if the last shutdown was performed correctly. The file is created at startup and deleted during a conventional shutdown. If CAES finds the caes_IllegalShutdown.txt file at startup, then CAES knows that the last shutdown was not performed properly, and warnings of improper shutdown are written to both the diagnostic file and the diagnostic screen.

Handling corrupt file_cfg.txt files and invalid state durations

During a proper shutdown, CAESultra writes the last machine state and a time stamp to the file_cfg.txt file. This information is used to configure CAESultra on the next startup and to calculate utilization for the productivity file.

During an improper shutdown, CAESultra may not have time to update the file_cfg.txt file, or the file_cfg.txt may become corrupt or locked so that the file cannot be written to at shutdown. In case one of these problems occurs, there is now a backup system in place to ensure that the last machine state can be restored and that accurate productivity information can still be calculated and recorded

Accurate Machine Off State Duration when Improper Machine Shutdown

During an improper shutdown, the Machine Off Time Duration can become corrupted. The corruption occurs because the shutdown state fails to be recorded. A backup system has been developed to ensure that Machine Off Time Duration is accurately calculated even if the D3:C4 Nav 10.4 Display is improperly shut down. This backup system uses the CAES Last Shutdown Information file (CAES_LSI.txt) to keep track of the last time the CAES system was on. This file is created when CAES is started, and the GPS time in the file is updated every 60 seconds. The time in this file is used to calculate the machine off time if an improper shutdown occurs.

Shutdown Record Insertion

During an improper shutdown, a shutdown record is not written to the productivity file. Without this shutdown record, machine utilization time cannot be properly calculated for utilization reports. CAESultra now inserts a shutdown record when the machine is restarted after an improper shutdown has occurred.

Volume Record Interval

Volume records were often only written at CAES shutdown. When improper shutdowns occurred, the volume record was not written and the volume information was lost. The "$ Enable Timed Volume Recording" key has been added in order to write a volume record at regular intervals. Use this key to ensure minimal data loss if improper shutdown occurs.

Transfer Unsent Productivity Files

In order to ensure that all productivity files are sent to the office, CAESultra now checks for any unsent or 'lost' Productivity files. If 'lost' productivity files are found on the machine, the files are sent to the office. CAESultra checks for 'lost' Productivity files when CAESultra is restarted and every 6 hours thereafter. Once communication with the office is confirmed, any productivity files that are not included in the transfer queue are added.

CAESultra and Modular Mine System Interface

In previous versions (v2003 and v2004), CAESultra would sometimes report the wrong material description to the Modular Mining System. This issue has now been resolved. In addition to this fix, CAESultra has been modified to provide more diagnostic information on the messages between CAESultra and the Modular Mining System. Both the "$ MMS Log CAES Output" key and the "$ MMS Log MSS Output" key can be used to enable reports on the communications between the two systems in the DiagMsgLog file.

Save Point Options

CAES now correctly saves all 11 options in Measure Point Options. Display Distance Value was not saved prior this version of CAES. NOTE: The v3.1.0 upgrade does not retain the Measure Point Options configuration from v2004.1.0. The Measure Point Options are reset to default when you run v3.1.0. Reset your Measure Point Options after v3.1.0 has been run.

Invalid Machine ID

Do not define a machine identity that has a non numeric character at the start of the string. For example, a machine id = C38 is invalid. CAESultra reports an invalid machine configuration error message when an invalid machine id is detected. At this point, a new machine configuration can be sent to the machine. However, if the operator presses OK to the error message, then the D3:C4 Nav 10.4 Display will be shut down. An error message that indicates that the machine Id is invalid is written to the CAESultra DiagMsgeLog file.

Appfiles

CAESultra sends an application configuration file, appfile.cfg, to the positioning receiver. The appfile is usually generated in METSmanager and sent to the machines. Prior to v3.1 the appfile was stored on the machine in D:\caes. CAES v3.1 now expects the appfile to be stored in D:\caes\temp. For CAES versions prior to v3.1 either relocate the appfile to D:\caes or use the full path name when you define the Appfile name key: "$ GPS Appfile Name =caes\temp\appfile.cfg". Additionally, an appfile for a dual receiver hex system cannot be used for a single antenna system. Refer to Dual MS990 Excavator Appfile.cfg under the METSmanager section in this document.

About CAESultra

About CAESultra now shows Network information including, the display's Name, MAC address, the RAS and Ethernet IP address if available, and the DNS and Gateway addresses. This information is used when you set up 3rd party radio networks.

Office System Installation and Upgrade

Installation

CAES v3.1 provides a single installation program for office systems. An install CD is provided for new office system installations. An upgrade CD is provided for upgrade. Installation and upgrade of all components of the CAESoffice system are carried out in the same installation program.

CATFTP Server

CATFTP Server updated

CATFTP Server v3.1 has been released. Potential memory overwrite issues have been removed from the CATFTP Server. A Help About box has been added so that you can check that version 3.1 is in use.

METScomms

Compatibility with AccuGrade Office

Both AccuGrade Office and METSmanager use METScomms. Work has been completed to ensure that the version of METScomms is consistent for both applications.

North, East, and Elevation (NEE) Export

NEE grids can now be exported from *.cat files that include time.

Export Grid Size Handling

As-built surfaces can now be exported to grid files that require a larger grid size. The data in the cat file cells for the as-built surface is averaged to determine the data for the larger cell defined for the export file.

METSmanager

Office computer Specifications

The minimum specification for the office based computer are now as follows: Pentium IV processor, 512Mb RAM, 80Gb Hard Drive, XP Operating System, CD ROM, Ethernet port for IP installations, dedicated serial port for KEA installations

Design Placement

The design placement feature allows the operator to change the position and orientation of a design. Design Move must be enabled when the design file is converted to a cat file in METSmanager. Enabling design placement in the design file and on the machine allows the operator to move and orient a design

Any file type can be transferred to the machine for IP radio networks

Any file type can now be sent to the machine for IP radio networks. The destination directory for the file on the machine is set at the time of transfer.

Fast As-built surface updates

METSmanager can be configured to listen for multicast surface information from the machines. Since the multicast information from the machines is sent more often than the normally transmitted as-built surface information, the as-built surfaces in the office will be updated much faster. The multicast surface updates are then sent to CAESoffice.

Note: It is possible that not all multicast surface information will reach METSmanager. However, since METSmanager continues to use the normally transmitted as-built surface information from the machines, the as-built surfaces in the office will always be brought up-to-date.

Multicast snippet handling in the office

Multicast snippets contain the information that allows fast as-built surface updates in the office. Network switches or Antivirus and Firewall software can block these multicast snippets from successfully reaching the office.

Directly connect the TNR to the METScomms PC in order to test the system configuration without Antivirus and Firewall software and network switch settings.

Event Log Files

The size of EventLog.txt files will increase significantly when a site is using multicast snippets. Since event log files are archived daily, it will be necessary for sites using multicast snippets to manage these files to prevent the office PC from running low on conventional memory. Refer to the section "Event log Archive directory warning at 500mb".

TNR Firmware Version

TNR firmware version 1.23 blocks multicast snippets from reaching the CAESoffice applications. For sites that are setup to receive multicast snippets in the CAESoffice applications, use TNR firmware version 1.22 or 1.24.

SNB900 base station radios support Fast As-built surface updates

SNB900 base station radios will support fast as-built surface updates for radio configurations that are on the local subnet.

New Advanced Group Details Dialog

The new Advanced Group Details dialog is used to set the multicast address for machine to machine updates.

Online Help

METSmanager Online Help has not been updated for METSmanager v3.1.

DNS Lookup Tables

When modifying a machine's properties or creating a new machine for an IP radio network, METSmanager requests the latest DNS lookup table from the TNR. Different operating systems can cause problems with the retrieval of the lookup table if an Alternate DNS Address is configured.

If repeated reverse DNS failure errors occur and the DNS table is not available, then reconfigure the Network and Dial-up connections so that there is not an Alternate DNS Server configured. For information on how to determine the associated radios for an EasyIP radio network, refer to the section Determining the associated radios for an EasyIP network using an SNB900.

Determining the associated radios for an EasyIP network using an SNB900

The SNB900 and EasyIP radio configuration does not require a TNR. Radios associated with the SNB900 cannot be listed like they are with the TNR configuration. METSmanager now provides an option that allows you to indicate that a TNR is not connected. Refer to the section "TNR Connected Checkbox". When you indicate that a TNR is not connected, METSmanager does not attempt to find the DNS lookup table.

METSmanager now provides a link to EasyIP DNS, which provides a list of the associated radios for EasyIP. Use this list to obtain IP addresses when creating a new machine for an EasyIP radio network.

TNR Connected Checkbox

There are now two possible configurations for two-way data with IP: EasyIP and Traditional IP. The EasyIP radio configuration does not require a TNR while the Traditional IP radio configuration does require a TNR. A checkbox has been added that allows the user to identify which option is used.

The TNR Connected checkbox is located in the Site Properties dialog in METSmanager. The checkbox should be selected for Traditional IP, and it should be deselected for EasyIP. When the checkbox is not selected, METSmanager does not attempt to find the DNS lookup table when a new machine is created or the properties for an existing machine is opened. Using this checkbox eliminates DNS table lookup errors that would occur with an EasyIP radio network.

Use EasyIP DNS to lookup the IP addresses of associated radios on an EasyIP network. Refer to the section Launch EasyIP DNS.

Set the TNR as connected after Upgrade

If you upgrade a CAESoffice system that is an IP system, you must manually select the TNR as connected. The upgrade process does not set the TNR as connected.

File Offsets

File Offsets are no longer rounded when an elevation design CAT file that has already been converted is sent to the machine. The UNC filename convention is now used on the CAT files in the office. This naming convention ensures that file offset changes completed on a remote METSmanager are handled correctly.

File Conversions and transfers to machines

Two problems associated with DXF file conversions have been resolved. DXF files that contain errors, such as narrow triangles, will no longer be converted to cat files. Also, DXF files that fail to convert when being transferred to the machine will no longer cause an associated temp file to be lodged indefinitely in the TransferInProgress directory for the machine.

Event log Archive directory warning at 500Mb

To help manage the event log files on the office PC, a new Event log warning has been added to METSmanager. This error message provides a warning that the event log archive directory has more than 500Mb of data stored. Refer to the section "Event Log Files". The event log folder size is checked when the current event log file is closed and a new event log file is started. Event log restarts are configurable based on file size or time (daily, weekly, monthly), which are checked when a new entry is added to the event log.

Launch EasyIP DNS

For EasyIP radio networks, EasyIP DNS is a standalone application that can be used to lookup the IP addresses of associated remote radios. EasyIP DNS will query the SNB900 radio for the IP addresses of each of the remote radios associated with the SNB900 radio. From these IP addresses, the user can obtain the IP addresses for new machines

File Transfer recommendations

There are some factors that can negatively affect file transfers between machines and the office. These include the following.

FTP protocol is used to manage file transfers between machines and the office. This protocol includes many checks and controls that can affect the rate of file transfers. At times, file transfers can be suspended because FTP can decide that the radio network has become overloaded, and the FTP backoff period can increase exponentially.
When files are sent wirelessly, they are broken into small packets of data for the radio to send easily. The radio holds only a certain number of packets in the buffer at any one time, and if the packets cannot fit in the radio's buffer, they are rejected. The rejected packets are recreated for transfer only when the receiving end has indicated missing packets. This can slow down the file transfer process.

To avoid the issues listed above, use the following recommendations for file transfers:

Send only one file at a time to one or more machines.
Wait for confirmation that the file has been successfully sent before sending another file to the machine(s). See the section METSmanager Message Window below.
Do not try to send files while productivity or diagnostic files are in transfer or while the METSmanager Queue window indicates that files are already in transfer.
Keep file sizes to a minimum. For example, send designs that are specific to a machine's area of operation.

METSmanager Message Window

Successful file transfers to machines are now reported in the METSmanager Message window. A successful file transfer message would read as follows: "File transfer successful for file <machine_name>".

Dual MS990 Excavator Appfile.cfg

You must create an appfile specifically for dual MS990 excavator systems. This appfile must only be used on dual MS990 excavators. A sample appfile called "appfileHEX for dual MS990 excavators" is located on your office METS pc in the samples directory. You need only to add the coordinate system to this appfile. The appfile can then be renamed and sent to the excavator.

CAESoffice

Move Design

CAESoffice supports the new design placement feature. CAESoffice can read designs that have been configured for design placement, and CAESoffice will update the position and orientation of a design if the operator changes the design placement on the machine.

Display multicast as-built surface information

CAESoffice will display multicast surface information that is provided by METSmanager. Surface updates in the CAESoffice plan windows are faster with multicast surface updates because the multicast information from the machines is sent more often than the normally transmitted as-built surface information.

File Volumes

CAESoffice now provides a graphical display that shows the areas from the selected files that are compared for volume calculations. The graphical display also provides the ability to view volumes from specific portions of the files.

Online Help

CAESoffice Online Help has not been updated for CAESoffice v3.1.

Uploader and Database

Overflow no longer occurs when large productivity files are uploaded

In previous versions, upload overflow errors would occur when productivity files that contained more than 250 records were uploaded. All records after the overflow error would fail to upload to the database. This problem has now been resolved so that all records are uploaded to the database successfully.

Improper shutdowns are reported to the Uploader Error log

An error message has been added to the Uploader error log when the Uploader detects the 'I' state in a utilization record. The error message includes both the productivity file name and the UTC time of the record. This error indicates that CAESultra has been improperly shut down, which may result in compromised utilization productivity information

CAES v3.1 still uses the v2004.1.0 Database

There are no changes to the v2004.1.0 CAES database for v3.1. No database upgrade is required if you have a v2004.1.0 CAES database.

V2004.1.0 SQL database upgrade removed

The v2004.1.0 SQL database upgrade has been removed from the v3.1 installation CD. CAES SQL databases older than version 2004.1.0 must be manually updated to the 2004.1.0 version.

Delay Code Needs to be AutoNumbered

Delay Code information fails to upload to the CAES database because the ID table is not set to AutoNumber new entries. The DelayIdDescriptionTable must be updated from Number to AutoNumber new entries. The data in these tables is required for the delay code in timeline reports. The CAES v3.1 installer will automatically update your database for this change.

Note: Any existing IDs in the ID column will be reset to start from 1. The Description is maintained.

Reports

Timeline Report

A Timeline report is now available. The report shows operator, machine usage, position system status, delay codes, and machine acitivity in timeline plots. The timelines allow comparison of information based on time. For example, machine stationary periods can be easily related to position status. The timeline report includes a definition key, various time range selection options, A4 and Letterhead print size and color printing. Usage, activity, and delay items have hour totals shown in the keys.

Timeline Report Access Requirements

You will need, at least, the Access 2003 Runtime installed in order to use the Timeline button that is available in the Report Generator Toolbar. The Timeline button activates the Timeline. If you do not have MS Office 2003 installed, you can install the Access 2003 Runtime that is included on the CAESoffice Suite CD.

Utilization Report Without Off Time

A new Utilization report that excludes machine off time is now available

Utilization Report updated

Improvements have been made to the utilization report in order to make the information that is presented clearer. Percentage values have been moved from the pie chart to the key in order to avoid overwritten values. The total times for the different states have been moved from boxes at the base of the plot to the key as well. Times per design are correctly calculated.

Utilization and Position Solution Report

The Utilization and Position Solution report can be used for all applications. It shows a plot of machine state duration above a plot of position solution. The state duration plot shows the following states in time sequential order: machine moving, machine stationary, and machine shut down. The position solution plot is drawn below the state duration plot. This allows a direct comparison of the machine usage with the position quality at the time. This report can be used to identify unexpected machine shutdowns and excessive stationary periods. It can also be used to identify periods of the day where position solution affects machine utilization.

Utilization Verification Error Report

The Utilization Verification Error report can be used for all applications. It shows a plot that identifies mismatches between the recorded state duration and the calculated state duration. These mismatches are often associated with improper CAES system shutdowns. Improper shutdowns can result in process errors, corrupt CAESultra files, corrupt operating system files, and missing productivity information. Also, improper shutdowns can indicate battery backup problems, battery failures, or operator error.

Point Report Individual Plot

There is a new point report called Point Report Individual Plot that will plot specific point types on individual plots. The existing Point Report plots all point types on the same plot. This new point report is useful for sites that use a large number of point types where using a single plot for all point types could be hard to read.

TTT Time Series Report

In previous versions, the TTT Time Series report has had problems with data order. These problems have been resolved, and data is no longer plotted out of order in these plots. The plots can now be better used for dozer productivity information.

TTT Cycle Time Report

A Units key has been added to the TTT Cycle Time report in order to help interpret the information displayed. Some of the labels on this report have also been improved in order to aid interpretation.

TTT Cycles Per Hour Report

This report is now labelled TTT Cycles Per Hour, rather than TTT Time Series report.

Bulk Material Report

This report provides plots that show the bulk material moved per hour. This report also provides the material fill per hour.

Bulk Material Summary Report

A summary table that includes each machine's average hourly rate for bulk material moved, total bulk material moved, and averages for both cycle forward and cycle reverse distances is provided by the Bulk Material Summary Report hour. Only the summary table is printed for this report. You can drill down in order to view individual machine plots.

Bulk Material Summary Charts Report

This report is the same as the Bulk Material Summary Report without the Summary Table. Use this report in order to print Individual machine hourly rate plots and related data.

Monthly Density Report

The Monthly Density reports plots density on a monthly basis.

Site Name

Report Generator now uses Site Name instead of Mine Site Name.

Reports can be printed in color

Report Generator print now presents a printer dialog. Color printers can be selected so that reports are printed in color.

Machine Type filter

Report Preferences include an option to filter on Machine type. The option to filter on machine type is located in the "General" tab. The machine filter option is now active in this version. In order to use the machine type filter you must use Uploader's Table Editor. You must first set up the different machine types in the Machine Type Description Table. After the machine types are set up, you must assign the machine type to your machines in the Machine ID Information Table.

File Builder

No Changes

Approved Firmware Versions for CAES v3.1

CAESoffice Software Versions

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Table 5
CAESoffice Software Versions
Application	Version
METSmanager	3.1.047
METSdiag	3.1.047
METScomms	3.1.047
CAESoffice	3.1.047
CAESfileBuilder	3.1.047
CAES Upload Server	3.1.047
Database	v2004 CatCAESProd.mdb
CAES Production Report Generator	3.1.047
Crystal Reports	v10
CAESultra Configurator	3.1.047

CAESultra

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Table 6
CAESultra
Application	Version
CAESultra	3.1.047
RAScm	3
CatFTPSvrNT	3.1.047
KEAServer	1
CAT Embedded NT	NTE 1.1
D3:C4 Display Nav10.4 Display Bios version	v29

Hardware Utilities Firmware Versions

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Hardware Utilities Firmware Versions
Application	Version
CToolBox	6.6.1
MCGFlash	1.18
MSController (Formerly Winpan)	3.1.0
MSControllerCAES (onboard)	3.1.0

Firmware for Receivers

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Firmware for Receivers
Application	Version
MS840 receiver	1.55
MS860 receiver	1.55
MS980 receiver	1.37
MS990 receiver	3.22

Firmware for Radios

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Firmware for Radios
Application	Version
TC900B KEA radio	2.78
TC900B IP radio	2.78
TC900B KEA/IP/Ezip radio	2.78
TC900C radio	3.18

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Table 10
Minimum Infrastructure Firmware
Application	Min. Version
TNR	1.22
SNB900 radio for Ezip	1.24

Additional Feature Key Checklist for Upgrading CAESultra from v2004 to v3.1

Use Tables 11 and 12 as a checklist in order to keep track of which additional features are enabled on your CAESultra v2004 system. The corresponding v3.1 additional feature file name is listed to the right to make it easy for you to enable the necessary additional features once you have upgraded to v3.1. After METSmanager v3.1 is installed, the additional feature key text files will be located in the following directory:

C:\ Program Files\ Caterpillar\ METSmanagerData\ metsdata\ Site\ Additional feature keys 3.1.

Note: In CAESultra v3.1, there are some new additional features, and some additional feature files have been renamed.

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Table 11
v2004 Additional Feature Keys	Enabled?	Corresponding v3.1 Additional Feature Keys
Audible Device support ( D3:C4 Nav 10.4 only )		Audible Device (D3:C4 Nav 10.4 only)
Automatic Ore Status Maintenance support		Automatic Ore Status Maintenance
Avoidance Zone & Surface		Avoidance Zone and Surface
Compaction(x) Record and Volume Send Keys		Compaction(x) Record and Volume Send Keys
Coverage GPS, Radio, Ripper and Activity support		Coverage GPS, Radio, Ripper and Activity
Cursor change D3:C4 Nav 10.4 support		Display D3:C4 Nav 10.4 Cursor change
Diagnostic Special support		Diagnostic Special
External Switch support		External Switch
File Activation support		File Activation
GPS accuracy Filtering support		GPS accuracy Filtering
GPS appfile auto application		GPS appfile auto application
Language support		Language
Light Bar support		Light Bar
Login Activity Job Codes support		Login Activity Job Code
Material Identification Modifier support		Material Identification Modifier General
Menu log delete Switch support		Menu log delete Switch
MineStar support		MineStar
MMS Interface support		MMS Interface
MS Controller support		GPS MSController
Multiple Machine Terrain Update support		Multiple Machine Communication
D3:C4 Nav 10.4 Brightness support		Display D3:C4 Nav 10.4 Brightness
Points Enhanced support		Points Enhanced
Roll CAN Sensor support		Sensor Single Receiver Roll Sensor
Slow Down Minimum Pixels support		Display Slow Down Minimum Pixels
Startup Delays		MineStar
Toolbar cancel time support		Display Toolbar cancel time
Toolbar Descriptions and Bitmaps support		Display Toolbar Description and Bitmap
Truck list and buzzer support		Truck list and buzzer

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	Enabled?	New v3.1 Additional Feature Keys
		Design Elevation Placement
		Diagnostic Message Send
		GPS CMR Rebroadcast from Ethernet
		GPS NMEA Help
		GPS NMEA
		GPS time Set
		Sensor Dual Receiver Logging
		Sensor Dual Receiver Option
		Sensor Dual Receiver Pitch and Roll
		Swath Velocity Limits

Additional Feature Key Checklist for v3.1

Use Table 13 as a checklist in order to keep track of which additional features you want to enable on your CAESultra v3.1 system. After you install METSmanager v3.1, the additional feature key text files will be located in the following directory:

C:\ Program Files\ Caterpillar\ METSmanagerData\ metsdata\ Site\ Additional feature keys 3.1.

Note: In CAESultra v3.1, there are some new additional features, as well as some additional feature files have been renamed.

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v3.1 Additional Feature Keys	Enabled?
Audible Device (D3:C4 Nav 10.4 only)
Automatic Ore Status Maintenance
Avoidance Zone and Surface
Compaction(x) Record and Volume Send Keys
Coverage GPS, Radio, Ripper and Activity
Design Elevation Placement
Diagnostic Message Send
Diagnostic Special
Display D3:C4 Nav 10.4 Brightness
Display D3:C4 Nav 10.4 Cursor change
Display Slow Down Minimum Pixels
Display Toolbar cancel time
Display Toolbar Description and Bitmap
External Switch
File Activation
GPS accuracy Filtering
GPS appfile auto application
GPS CMR Rebroadcast from Ethernet
GPS MSController
GPS NMEA
GPS NMEA Help
GPS time Set
Language
Light Bar
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CATERPILLAR TRIMBLE CONTROL TECHNOLOGIES LLC END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT

IMPORTANT, READ CAREFULLY. THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT ("AGREEMENT") IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU AND CATERPILLAR TRIMBLE CONTROL TECHNOLOGIES LLC (CTCT) and applies to the computer software provided with the CTCT product purchased by you (whether built into hardware circuitry as firmware, embedded in flash memory or a PCMICIA card, or stored on magnetic or other media), or provided as a stand-alone computer software product, and includes any accompanying printed materials and any "online" or electronic documentation ("Software"). The Software also includes any software, (including, without limitation, upgrades and updates), that you download from Caterpillar's Web site. BY CLICKING "YES" IN THE ACCEPTANCE BOX, OR BY INSTALLING, COPYING OR OTHERWISE USING THE SOFTWARE, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, PROMPTLY RETURN THE UNUSED SOFTWARE AND ACCOMPANYING CTCT PRODUCT TO THE PLACE FROM WHICH YOU OBTAINED THEM FOR A FULL REFUND. This Software is protected by copyright laws and international copyright treaties, as well as other intellectual property laws and treaties. The Software is licensed, not sold. The following third party software is included with the CTCT product and is subject to this Agreement: Microsoftâ Windowsâ CE, copyright 1995-2001 © Microsoft Corporation, Inc. All rights reserved. ("MS Windows CE") 1 SOFTWARE PRODUCT LICENSE 1.1 License Grant. This Agreement grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-sublicensable right to use one (1) copy of the Software in a machine-readable form on any computer system. Such use is limited to use with CTCT products on any computer hardware and operating system for which it was intended. You may move the Software from one computer to another but may only use the Software on one computer at any time. If you are a business rather than an individual, you may authorize the personnel associated with your business to use the Software, but only one person at one time, on one computer at one time. You may also store or install a copy of the Software on a storage device, such as a network server, used only to install or run the Software on your other computers over an internal network; but in such case you must acquire and dedicate a license for each separate computer on which the Software is installed or run from the storage device. A license for the Software may not be shared or used concurrently on different computers. 1.2 Other Rights and Limitations. (1) The Software contains valuable trade secrets proprietary to CTCT and its suppliers. To the extent permitted by relevant law, you shall not, nor allow any third party to copy, decompile, disassemble or otherwise reverse engineer the Software, or attempt to do so, provided, however, that to the extent any applicable mandatory laws (such as, for example, national laws implementing EC Directive 91/250 on the Legal Protection of Computer Programs) give you the right to perform any of the aforementioned activities without CTCT's consent in order to gain certain information about the Software for purposes specified in the respective statutes (i.e., interoperability), you hereby agree that, before exercising any such rights, you shall first request such information from CTCT in writing detailing the purpose for which you need the information. Only if and after CTCT, at its sole discretion, partly or completely denies your request, may you exercise such statutory rights. (2) This Software is licensed as a single product. You may not separate its component parts for use on more than one computer. (3) You may not rent, lease, or lend, the Software unless you are a reseller of CTCT products under separate written agreement with CTCT and authorized by CTCT to do so. (4) No service bureau work, multiple-user license or time-sharing arrangement is permitted. For purposes of this Agreement "service bureau work" shall be deemed to include, without limitation, use of the Software to process or to generate output data for the benefit of, or for purposes of rendering services to any third party over the Internet or other communications network. (5) You may permanently transfer all of your rights under this Agreement, provided you retain no copies, you transfer all of the Software (including all component parts, the media and printed materials, any upgrades, and this Agreement) and the recipient agrees to the terms of this Agreement. If the Software portion is an upgrade, any transfer must include all prior versions of the Software. (6) You may not export the Software or underlying technology in contravention of applicable U.S. and foreign export laws. (7) Without prejudice as to any other rights, CTCT may terminate this Agreement without notice if you fail to comply with the terms and conditions of this Agreement. In such event, you must destroy all copies of the Software and all of its component parts, and provide an affidavit to CTCT stating that you have done the same. 1.3 Copyright. All title and copyrights in and to the Software (including but not limited to any images, photographs, animations, video, audio, music, and text incorporated into the Software), the accompanying printed materials, and any copies of the Software are owned by CTCT and its suppliers. You shall not remove, cover or alter any of CTCT's patent, copyright or trademark notices placed upon, embedded in or displayed by the Software or on its packaging and related materials. You may, however, either (1) make one copy of the Software solely for backup or archival purposes, or (2) install the Software on a single computer provided you keep the original solely for backup or archival purposes. You may not copy the accompanying printed materials. 1.4 U.S. Government Restricted Rights. Use, duplication, or disclosure by the United States Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in this Agreement, and as provided in DFARS 227.7202-1(a) and 227.7202-3(a) (1995), DFARS 252.227-7013(c)(1)(ii) (OCT 1988), FAR 12.212(a) (1995), FAR 52.227-19, or FAR 52.227-14(ALT III), as applicable. 1.5 Microsoft Corporation has contractually obligated CTCT to include the following disclaimers in this Agreement: Not Fault Tolerant. The MS Windows CE is not fault tolerant. CTCT has independently determined how to use MS Windows CE in the CTCT hardware product purchased by you, and Microsoft has relied upon CTCT to conduct sufficient testing to determine that MS Windows CE is suitable for such use. Note on Java Support. The Software may contain support for programs written in Java. Java technology is not fault tolerant and is not designed, manufactured, or intended for use or resale as online control equipment in hazardous environments requiring fail-safe performance, such as in the operation of nuclear facilities, aircraft navigation or communication systems, air traffic control, direct life support machines, or weapons systems in which the failure of Java technology could lead directly to death, personal injury, or severe physical or environmental damage. Sun Microsystems, Inc. has contractually obligated Microsoft to make this disclaimer. 2 LIMITED WARRANTY. 2.1 Limited Warranty. CTCT warrants that the Software will perform substantially in accordance with the accompanying written materials for a period of one (1) year from the date of receipt. This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, you may have others, which vary from state/jurisdiction to state/jurisdiction. 2.2 Customer Remedies. CTCT's and its suppliers' entire liability, and your sole remedy, with respect to the Software shall be either, at CTCT's option, (a) repair or replacement of the Software, or (b) return of the license fee paid for any Software that does not meet CTCT's limited warranty. This limited warranty is void if failure of the Software has resulted from accident, abuse, or misapplication. Any replacement Software will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period or thirty (30) days, whichever is longer. 2.3 NO OTHER WARRANTIES. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, CTCT AND ITS SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NONINFRINGE-MENT WITH REGARD TO THE SOFTWARE AND THE PROVISION OF OR FAILURE TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES. TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS ON THE SOFTWARE ARE LIMITED TO ONE (1) YEAR. Y0U MAY HAVE OTHER LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE/JURISDICTION TO STATE/JURISDICTION. 2.4 LIMIATION OF LIABILITY. CTCT'S ENTIRE LIABILITY UNDER ANY PROVISION OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE GREATER OF THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE SOFTWARE LICENSE OR U.S.$25.00. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL CTCT OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, OR ANY OTHER PECUNIARY LOSS) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE, OR THE PROVISION OF OR FAILURE TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES, EVEN IF CTCT HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. BECAUSE SOME STATES AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. 3 GENERAL. 3.1 This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Ohio and applicable United States Federal law without reference to "conflict of laws" principles or provisions. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods will not apply to this Agreement. Jurisdiction and venue of any dispute or court action arising from or related to this Agreement or the Software shall lie exclusively in or be transferred to the courts the Montgomery County, Ohio, and/or the United States District Court for Ohio. You hereby consent and agree not to contest, such jurisdiction, venue and governing law. 3.2 Section 3.1 notwithstanding, if you acquired this product in Canada, this Agreement is governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario, Canada. In such case each of the parties to this Agreement irrevocably attorns to the jurisdiction of the courts of the Province of Ontario and further agrees to commence any litigation that may arise under this Agreement in the courts located in the Judicial District of York, Province of Ontario. 3.3 CTCT reserves all rights not expressly granted by this Agreement.