Setup and Configuration for Health Interface Module (HIM) Caterpillar

The Health Interface Module (HIM) is configured through the web interface for the HIM or through the web interface for the HIM Low Precision Global Positioning System Option (HIM LP GPS Option). A service laptop computer is used in order to access the web interface. An Ethernet cable connects the service laptop computer directly to the HIM or to the HIM LP GPS Option. The Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol settings (TCP/IP settings) for the service laptop computer need to be modified in order for the service laptop computer to communicate directly with the HIM or with the HIM LP GPS Option.

Modifying the Network Connection

Perform the following procedure in order to modify the "Network Connections" properties for the service laptop computer:

1. Open the "Start" menu under the Microsoft Windows^® application. Select "Control Panel".

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"Control Panel" window

2. In the "Control Panel" window, double click on the "Network Connections" icon. Refer to Illustration 1.

   A list of icons for the network connection will appear.

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Accessing "Properties" under "Local Area Connection"

3. Right click on the "Local Area Connection" icon that will be connected to the HIM or to the HIM LP GPS Option. Select "Properties" from the drop-down menu. Refer to Illustration 2.

   The "Local Area Connection Properties" window will appear.

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Accessing "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)" properties

4. Select "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)" from the "This connection uses the following items:" list. Then, select "Properties". Refer to Illustration 3.

   The "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties" window will appear.

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"Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties" window

5. Click on the "Use the following IP address:" radio button. Then, set the "IP address:" to "10.9.8.1". Set the "Subnet mask:" to "255.255.255.0". Refer to Illustration 4.

   Note: All other parameters can be left blank.

6. Click on "OK". Then, click on "OK" in the "Local Area Connection Properties" window in order to apply the changes in the configuration.

The service laptop computer is now configured to communicate with the HIM or with the HIM LP GPS Option.

Connection and Validation

Once the service laptop computer has been configured to communicate with the HIM or with the HIM LP GPS Option, perform the following procedure in order to connect the service laptop computer to the HIM or to the HIM LP GPS Option:

1. Connect an Ethernet cable between the network port of the service laptop computer and the Ethernet port of the HIM or the Ethernet port of the HIM LP GPS Option.

   The message "Local Area Connection is now connected" will be displayed in the lower right hand corner of the screen for the service laptop computer.

   Note: If the service laptop computer does not indicate a connection to a local area network, then a cross over network cable will be required.

2. Disconnect the power cable that is connected to the HIM or to the HIM LP GPS Option. Then, connect the power cable again.

   The HIM system will reboot.

   Note: Rebooting is necessary in order for the HIM or the HIM LP GPS Option to recognize the connection to the service laptop computer.

Perform the following procedure in order to validate the connection:

1. Open the "Start" menu under the Microsoft Windows^® application. Select "Run".

2. In the text field, enter "CMD". Then, click "OK".

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"Windows IP Configuration" window

3. At the prompt for DOS, type "ipconfig". Select "Enter". The "Windows IP Configuration" will be displayed in the window.

4. Verify that the "IP Address" under the "Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:" is "10.9.8.1". Refer to Illustration 5.

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View of a response for a valid connection

5. At the prompt for DOS, type "ping 10.9.8.7". Select "Enter".

   Refer to Illustration 6. A valid connection will have the response that is shown.

If a response for a valid connection times out, verify the following items:

• The network cable is connected to each network port.

• The service laptop computer has a green light on the Ethernet port.

• The HIM or the HIM LP GPS Option has power and the diagnostic plug can be used to verify that the power is on.

• Rebooting of the HIM or the HIM LP GPS Option was performed after the physical connection was made to the service laptop computer.

Note: Refer to Systems Operation, "Diagnostic Tool" for information on using the diagnostic plug.