2012/09/06 Caterpillar

Machine Control and Guidance Products:

AQUILA DRAGLINE (S/N: DNB1-UP)

ReferenceSystems Operation, UENR2148, "Cat^® Terrain for Draglines Setup and Configuration Guide"

ReferenceSystems Operation, UENR2438, "Cat^® Terrain for Draglines User Guide for Dragline Operator"

New onboard software version 6.8 is now available for download. This Service Magazine article summarizes the improvements that are included in Cat^® Terrain for draglines version 6.8 onboard software.

The new onboard software version 6.8 replaces the former version 6.6.1 that was released in June 2011.

Customers who wish to upgrade from v6.6.1 or earlier must use Terrain for draglines base image v6.8.

The new onboard software is available to download from the following site:

Note: Terrain for draglines base image v6.6.1 will no longer be available.

Before performing a new installation on a dragline system that is supported, ensure to use the latest version 6.8. Refer to the media listed above for the setup procedures and configuration of Terrain for draglines.

Accessing the New Software

Perform the following procedure to access the "DraglineBase680.img.zip" software file.

1. Open a web browser and type the below URL in the address field.
   https://mining.cat.com
   

2. Click on the "Support" menu.

3. Click on "Mining Technology & Autonomy" section and then select "Terrain".

4. Click on "Terrain 1.1.2 Release Downloads & Documentation" under the "What's New" section.

   The "Install Package" link and "Release Notes" link are available under "Terrain for Draglines".

5. Click on "Terrain for Draglines Install Package" in order to access the file for download.

An upgrade from the current version should be considered for the following reasons:

• Terrain office version 1.1 is implemented on the mine site and the current dragline system version is lower than 6.8.

• Fleet office version 3.1 is implemented on the mine site and the current dragline system version is lower than 6.8.

If an upgrade is required, refer to the Systems Operation, UENR2148, "Cat^® Terrain for Draglines Setup and Configuration Guide".

New Features

• Support for use with Terrain office version 1.1.

• Support for use with Fleet office version 3.1.

• Ability to customize package installation through selection from an onboard list. The following packages are now available for selection:

- Limit check

- Boom strain gauge

- Tub slip alarm

- Map surface update

- Target performance trend

- Dig depth and fill reach display

• Ability to enable or disable the "Fixed Shift" option.

• Ability to enable and configure the "Performance Watch" feature through a graphical user interface.

• Simplified TMAC messaging for delay code changes.

Note: Only one TMAC message is sent to the office when a delay code is changed.

• Enhancement to TMAC messaging to include delay code information to the office during startup.

• Ability to send Position Report messages when the "Machine.mwf" file is not present on the dragline system.

• Support for large-size TMAC messages with Terrain version.

Note: The TMAC message size may be up to 1470 K.

• Ability to send a mayday message to the office.

Note: The option to enable or disable the send mayday message feature is also included.

• Ability to enable or disable the send operator message feature.

Note: This feature may only be enabled with the use of Terrain office or Fleet office.

• Improved CPU performance when using a third-party radio configured for receiving GPS corrections over serial port.

• Improved CPU performance with CAN driver communication when using MS99x satellite receivers.