Setup and Configuration for Health Interface Module (HIM) Caterpillar

Configuration Validation

Usage:

- DNF

Upon the correct setup and the correct configuration of the Health Interface Module (HIM), the HIM will be able to perform the following activities:

Communicate with the Vital Information Management System (VIMS) through the service port and through the telemetry port.
Communicate over the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN).
Communicate with a third party device in order to provide telemetry data.

Upon the correct setup and the correct configuration of the HIM Low Precision Global Positioning System Option (HIM LP GPS Option), the device will be able to perform the following activities:

Communicate with VIMS through the service port and through the telemetry port.
Communicate over the WLAN.
Receive GPS positions from the satellite receiver group (GPS).

The activities that are listed above will be validated by verifying the following connections:

Connection to the VIMS service port
Connection to the VIMS telemetry port
Connection to the GPS module
Telemetry Pass Through Option (TPO)
Communication with non-MineStar applications
VIMS service port pass through
Remote connection to the web interface over the WLAN
Communication with MineStar

Note: The connection to the GPS module applies to the HIM LP GPS Option only.

Note: The TPO applies to the HIM only.

Verifying the Connection to the VIMS Service Port

The HIM and the HIM LP GPS Option obtain performance data for the machine from the VIMS service port. The performance data is in the form of underscore files.

Perform the following procedure in order to validate the connection between the HIM or the HIM LP GPS Option and the VIMS service port:

Access the web interface with the Ethernet cable that is connected between the service laptop computer and the HIM or the HIM LP GPS Option. Refer to Systems Operation, "Configuration" for accessing the web interface.

Select "Device Status" from the main menu of the web interface.
The "Device Status" screen will appear.

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View of the "VIMS" section in the "Device Status" screen

Scroll downward to the "VIMS" section on the "Device Status" screen. Refer to Illustration 1. Verify the following four values:
"VIMS Source Version:" - This field should contain a value. An example would be 10.5. A value in this field indicates that communication has occurred.
"VIMS Communication Established:" - A "Yes" response is a positive validation. This indicates that periodic handshakes are being responded to by VIMS.
If the response is "No" and there is not a service laptop computer attached to the service port for VIMS, then there may be an issue with the connection between the HIM and the service port or the HIM LP GPS Option and the service port. If the VIMS module is not receiving power, then a "No" response will be displayed on the screen.
"VIMS Communication Previously Established:" - A "Yes" response is a positive validation. This response confirms that communication has occurred between VIMS and the HIM or between VIMS and the HIM LP GPS Option since the system was last powered.
"Service Port Controlled by Device:" - A "Yes" response is a positive validation. This response confirms that the HIM or the HIM LP GPS Option is in control of the service port for VIMS.
The HIM or the HIM LP GPS Option can detect a laptop computer that is connected directly to the service port of VIMS. When the HIM or the HIM LP GPS Option detects that a laptop computer is attempting to communicate with VIMS, the control over the service port will be given to the laptop computer. A "No" response will be displayed.

Verifying the Connection to the VIMS Telemetry Port

The HIM and the HIM LP GPS Option obtain health information from the telemetry port for VIMS. The health information is in the form of real time Trimble Mincom Aquila Caterpillar events (TMAC events).

Perform the following procedure in order to validate the connection between the HIM or the HIM LP GPS Option and the telemetry port for VIMS:

Access the web interface with the Ethernet cable that is connected between the service laptop computer and the HIM or the HIM LP GPS Option. Refer to Systems Operation, "Configuration" for accessing the web interface.

Select "Device Status" from the main menu of the web interface.
The "Device Status" screen will appear.

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View of the "Telemetry Port" section in the "Device Status" screen

Scroll downward to the "Telemetry Port" section on the "Device Status" screen. Refer to Illustration 2. Verify the following three values:
"Bytes Out:" and "Bytes In:" - When both of these values are nonzero and the values are not identical, this is a positive validation.
If the "Bytes In:" value is zero, then the HIM or the HIM LP GPS Option may not be connected to VIMS. Also, if the "Bytes In:" is similar to the "Bytes Out:" value, then an issue with the wiring may exist. The issue with the wiring may be a loopback scenario. Contact your Cat technical communicator for further assistance.
"Good Packets:" - When this value is nonzero within 30 seconds of powering the HIM or the HIM LP GPS Option, this is a positive validation.
If the number of "Good Packets:" is zero, then the baud rate may be incorrect and/or VIMS is not connected to the HIM or to the HIM LP GPS Option. Refer to Systems Operation, KENR8675, "User Guide for Health Interface Module (HIM)", "Configuration Menu" for more information in order to verify the baud rate of serial port 1.

Verifying the Connection to the GPS Module

Note: The procedure for validating the GPS connection only applies to the HIM LP GPS Option.

The GPS module provides the HIM LP GPS Option with GPS position data. The HIM LP GPS Option provides the GPS module with GPS corrections that are being sent over the radio network by the GPS base station.

Perform the following procedure in order to validate the connection between the HIM LP GPS Option and the GPS module:

Access the web interface with the Ethernet cable that is connected between the service laptop computer and the HIM LP GPS Option. Refer to Systems Operation, "Configuration" for accessing the web interface.

Select "Device Status" from the main menu of the web interface.
The "Device Status" screen will appear.

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View of the section for GPS data in the "Device Status" screen

Scroll downward to the section of GPS data in the "Device Status" screen. Refer to Illustration 3. Verify the following values:
"Type:" - When either "RTCM" or "CMR" is shown, this is a positive validation.
"Availability (10 Min.):" and "Availability (60 Min.):" - When both of these values are 1.00, this is a positive validation.
Note: RTCM refers to Radio Technical Commission for Martime Services.
Note: CMR refers to Compact Measurement Records.
These values indicate the proportion of time over the previous ten minutes or the previous 60 minutes that the LP GPS module has been receiving GPS corrections. If these values are zero, the GPS module is not receiving corrections. Ensure that the static IP address of the HIM LP GPS Option is included within the list of IP addresses that will receive corrections from the Radio Interface Module server (RIM server). For further assistance, contact your Cat technical communicator.
"Easting (m):", "Northing (m):", and "Elevation (m):" - When these values are nonzero, this is a positive validation.
"Satellite count:" - When this value is greater than zero, this is a positive validation. An ideal value would be greater than four.
If this value is zero, the GPS antenna is not able to see any satellites in the sky. Ensure that the GPS antenna has an unrestricted view to the sky.
"DGPS Mode:" - "DGPS" refers to Differential Global Positioning System. When "DGPS" is displayed as the value, this is a positive validation. This value indicates that the GPS module is receiving differential corrections.
"PDOP:" - "PDOP" refers to Position Dilution of Precision. When this value is less than four, this is a positive validation. The "PDOP:" value indicates GPS accuracy. The accuracy of the GPS position improves as the value decreases.

Verifying the Telemetry Pass Through Option

Note: TPO applies only to the HIM product.

A third party device can be connected to the HIM product in order to receive health data from the telemetry port of VIMS. A scoreboard is an example of this type of third party device.

Perform the following procedure in order to validate the connection between the HIM and the third party device:

Access the web interface with the Ethernet cable that is connected between the service laptop computer and the HIM. Refer to Systems Operation, "Configuration" for accessing the web interface.

Select "Device Status" from the main menu of the web interface.
The "Device Status" screen will appear.

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"TPO Port" section on the "Device Status" screen

Scroll downward to the "TPO Port" section on the "Device Status" screen. Refer to Illustration 4. Verify the following values:
"Bytes Out:" and "Bytes In:" - When both of these values are nonzero and the values are not identical, this is a positive validation.
If the "Bytes In:" value is zero, then the HIM may not be connected to a third party device. Also, if the "Bytes In:" value is similar to the "Bytes Out:" value, then an issue with the wiring may exist. The issue with the wiring may be a loopback scenario. Contact your Cat technical communicator for further assistance.
"Good Packets:" - When this value is nonzero, this is a positive validation.
If a third party device is supported, then the number of "Good Packets:" should be greater than zero. If the device is connected to the HIM and the number of "Good Packets:" is zero, then either the baud rate of serial port 2 is incorrect or the third party device may not be supported.

Verifying the Communication with non-MineStar Applications

Note: This validation only applies if the data files are being pushed over the radio network to a File Transfer Protocol server (FTP server) instead of being pulled by MineStar. The "FTP Push" feature is also referred to as the hotspot feature. In order to perform this procedure for the validation, verify that the HIM or the HIM LP GPS Option has been configured in push mode in the "FTP Settings" under the "Configuration Menu" of the web interface.

Perform the following procedure in order to validate that the HIM or the HIM LP GPS Option is able to push data files to an FTP server:

Access the web interface with the Ethernet cable that is connected between the service laptop computer and the HIM or the HIM LP GPS Option. Refer to Systems Operation, "Configuration" for accessing the web interface.

Select "Utilities Menu" from the main menu.
A text field is displayed. The text field requires a username and a password.

Type "rimuser" in the field for the username.

Type "cold" in the field for the password. Click on "OK".
The "Utilities Menu" screen will appear.

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"Utilities Menu" screen

Select "Manual FTP Push" from the "Utilities Menu" screen. Refer to Illustration 5. The "Manual FTP Push" screen will appear.

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"Manual FTP Push" screen

Select all the files under the "Enable Download" column. Select "Reset After Download" for all files. Then click on "Push Selected Files" in order to initiate a transfer. Refer to Illustration 6.
When the device is in pull mode, an attempt to use the "Manual FTP Push" feature will generate an error message on the screen.

Return to the "Device Status" screen by clicking on "Device Status" in the top menu bar.

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View of a successful FTP push

Scroll downward to the "FTP Push" section. When "FTP: Push successful" is displayed as the "Latest Status:" value, this positive validation indicates that the file push was successful. Refer to Illustration 7.

Verifying the VIMS Service Port Pass Through

When the service laptop computer is connected directly to VIMS, the HIM or the HIM LP GPS Option will switch a relay in order to release control of the service port. This will allow the service laptop computer to communicate with VIMS.

Perform the following procedure in order to verify that the pass through of the VIMS service port is functional:

Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the service laptop computer and the HIM or the HIM LP GPS Option.

Use the service cable in order to connect the service laptop computer to the service port on the VIMS harness.

Open the VIMS-PC software on the service laptop computer.
Up to three attempts at opening the VIMS-PC software may be required before the HIM will detect the service laptop computer and then release control of the service port.

When the VIMS-PC software acknowledges that the service laptop computer is connected to VIMS, this is a positive validation. The positive validation will be accompanied by an audible click from a relay. The relay is switched by the HIM or the HIM LP GPS Option in order to release control of the service port.

Verifying the Access to the HIM Web Interface

The procedure for the validation that is listed below will require connecting the service laptop computer to the HIM or to the HIM LP GPS Option via the WLAN of the mine. The service laptop computer should not be physically connected to the HIM or to the HIM LP GPS Option.

Note: The service laptop computer will need to be configured again in order to communicate over the WLAN.

Refer to Systems Operation, "Computer Setup" in order to modify the network connection. Perform the following procedure:

Perform the procedure for modifying the network connection in order to access the "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties" window.

Select the "Obtain an IP address automatically" radio button.

Click "Apply".
The service laptop computer will now be configured to communicate over the WLAN.

Perform the following procedure in order to verify that the web interface of the HIM or the web interface for the HIM LP GPS Option can be accessed over the radio network of the mine:

Open a web browser on the service laptop computer that is connected to the WLAN.

Type "http://(HIM IP address):3785/" in the address bar of the web browser.
The HIM IP address is replaced by the static IP address of the HIM or the HIM LP GPS Option.
The "Main Menu" screen will appear.

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"Main Menu" screen

If the "Main Menu" screen appears, this is a positive validation that the web interface can be accessed over the WLAN.
If there is an issue of communication with the HIM or the HIM LP GPS Option connecting to the WLAN, the "Main Menu" screen will not be displayed. Refer to Illustration 8.

Verifying the Communication with MineStar

Note: The validation activities that are listed below only apply if the data files are being pulled by MineStar over the radio network instead of being pushed to an FTP server.

Validating the communication between MineStar and the HIM or the HIM LP GPS Option will require the assistance of a MineStar person. Request that the MineStar person validates the following activities: