- Machine Control and Guidance Products:
- TERRAIN GRADING (S/N: TFE1-UP)
- TERRAIN LOADING (S/N: TFL1-UP)
- TERRAIN OFFICE (S/N: TER1-UP)
- TERRAIN LOADING (S/N: TFL1-UP)
Introduction
This Special Instruction provides instructions for replacing an AS7 sensor with an AS4xx sensor. Refer to Table 1 to determine the type of sensors that are required.
Location     | Sensor     | Part Number     |
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Body (1)     |
(AS460) (2)     |
312-0755     |
Boom (3)     |
(AS450)     | 312-0754     |
Stick (4)     |
(AS450)     | 312-0754     |
Bucket (5)     |
(AS450)     | 312-0754     |
( 1 ) | This sensor measures the pitch and the roll of the machine. |
( 2 ) | v3.2.2 or newer software is required. |
( 3 ) | This sensor measures the inclination of the boom. |
( 4 ) | This sensor measures the inclination of the stick. |
( 5 ) | This sensor measures the inclination of the bucket. |
The procedures in this Special Instruction do not require welding. The 292-4538 Adapter uses the existing weld bosses for the AS7 bracket. The bracket, the cover, and the hardware will be replaced.
The installation will vary depending on whether there is a serial harness or a parallel harness on the machine.
Serial Harness - The installer must configure the harness. The 243-4114 Sensor Wiring Gp for the serial harness has a connection at both ends. This harness was used prior to November 2008. Refer to Wiring Diagram, 286-5836-00.
Parallel Harness - No additional changes to the harness are required. The 333-2850 Sensor Wiring Gp for the parallel harness has a split connector at only one end. This harness has been used since November 2008. Refer to Wiring Diagram, 286-5836-01.
Important Safety Information
Work safely. Most accidents that involve product operation, maintenance, and repair are caused by failure to observe basic safety rules or precautions. An accident can often be avoided by recognizing potentially hazardous situations before an accident occurs. A person must be alert to potential hazards. This person should also have the necessary training, skills, and tools to perform these functions properly.
Safety precautions and warnings are provided in this instruction and on the product. If these hazard warnings are not heeded, bodily injury or death could occur to you or to other persons. Caterpillar cannot anticipate every possible circumstance that might involve a potential hazard. Therefore, the warnings in this publication and the warnings that are on the product are not all inclusive.
When a tool, procedure, work method, or operating technique that Caterpillar does not recommend is used, ensure that you and others are safe during use. Additionally, ensure that the product will not be damaged or made unsafe by the operation, lubrication, maintenance, or repair procedures that are used.
Do not operate or work on this machine unless you have read and understand the instructions and warnings in the Operation and Maintenance Manuals. Failure to follow the instructions or heed the warnings could result in injury or death. Contact your Cat dealer for replacement manuals. Proper care is your responsibility. |
Electrocution Hazard! Keep the machine and attachments a safe distance from electrical power. Stay clear 3 m (10 ft) plus twice the line insulator length. Read and understand the instructions and warnings in the Operation and Maintenance Manual. Failure to follow the instructions and warnings will cause serious injury or death |
Machine swings. Stay back. Crushing hazard could cause serious injury or death. |
Accidental engine starting can cause injury or death to personnel working on the equipment. To avoid accidental engine starting, disconnect the battery cable from the negative (−) battery terminal. Completely tape all metal surfaces of the disconnected battery cable end in order to prevent contact with other metal surfaces which could activate the engine electrical system. Place a Do Not Operate tag at the Start/Stop switch location to inform personnel that the equipment is being worked on. |
Personal injury or death can result from sudden machine movement. Sudden movement of the machine can cause injury to persons on or near the machine. Prevent possible injury by performing the procedure that follows before working on the machine. Move the machine to a smooth horizontal location. Move away from working machines and personnel and lower the bucket to the ground. Permit only one operator on the machine. Keep all other personnel away from machine or in view of the operator. Engage the parking brake. Stop the engine. Move the hydraulic control levers to all positions to release the pressure in the hydraulic system. |
Personal injury or death can result from fumes, gases and ultraviolet rays from the weld arc. Welding can cause fumes, burn skin and produce ultraviolet rays. Keep your head out of the fumes. Use ventilation, exhaust at the arc, or both, to keep fumes and gases from your breathing area. Wear eye, ear and body protection before working. Protect yourself and others; read and understand this warning. Fumes and gases can be dangerous to your health. Ultraviolet rays from the weld arc can injure eyes and burn skin. Electric shock can cause death. Read and understand the manufacturer's instructions and your employer's safety practices. Do not touch live electrical parts. See "American National Standard Z49.1, Safety in Welding and Cutting" published by the American Welding Society. American Welding Society2501 N.W. 7th Street Miami, Florida 33125 See "OSHA Safety and Health Standards, 29 CFR 1910", available from U.S. Department of Labor. U.S. Department of LaborWashington, D.C. 20210 |
Illustration 1 | g00037860 |
Use steps and handholds whenever you mount the machine. Use steps and handholds whenever you dismount the machine. Before you mount the machine, clean the step and the handholds. Inspect the step and handholds. Make all necessary repairs.
Face the machine whenever you mount the machine and whenever you dismount the machine. Maintain a three-point contact with the step and with handholds.
Note: Three-point contact can be both feet and one hand or a single foot and two hands.
Do not mount a moving machine. Do not dismount a moving machine. Never jump off the machine. Do not try to mount the machine when you carry tools or supplies. Do not try to dismount the machine when you are carrying tools or supplies. Use a hand line to pull equipment onto the platform. Do not use any controls as handholds when you enter the cab or when you exit the cab.
General Preparation
Do not operate or work on this machine unless you have read and understand the instructions and warnings in the Operation and Maintenance Manual. Failure to follow the instructions or heed the warnings could result in injury or death. Contact any Caterpillar dealer for replacement manuals. Proper care is your responsibility. |
In addition to the normal safety precautions that are taken in the day to day operation of heavy machinery, the following steps are recommended:
- Move the machine to a suitable location. The location should be smooth, level, and out of direct sunlight.
- Move away from other working machines and personnel.
- Lower any working tools to the ground.
- Stop the engine.
- Engage the machine brake.
- When possible, maintain ownership of the keys for the machine.
Tables of Parts
Serial Harness
Use the tables within this section if the sensor is being replaced on a 243-4114 Sensor Wiring Gp .
243-4115 Position Sensor (AS7 Body) on a Serial Harness     | ||
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Quantity     | Part Number     | Description     |
4     | 5C-7261     | Nut     |
8     | 8T-4121     | Hard Washer (M10)     |
4     | 8T-4136     | Bolt (M10)     |
4     | 8T-4171     | Bolt     |
4     | 8T-4191     | Bolt (M10x1.5)     |
4     | 8T-4224     | Hard Washer     |
4     | 9X-8256     | Washer     |
1     | 292-4538     | Adapter     |
1     | 311-8688     | Sensor Harness     |
1     | 312-0755     | Angle Sensor     |
1     | 322-0221     | Housing Bracket     |
1     | 322-0222     | Cover     |
243-4116 Inclination Sensor (AS7 Boom) on a Serial Harness     | ||
---|---|---|
Quantity     | Part Number     | Description     |
4     | 5C-7261     | Nut     |
8     | 8T-4121     | Hard Washer (M10)     |
4     | 8T-4136     | Bolt (M10)     |
4     | 8T-4171     | Bolt     |
4     | 8T-4191     | Bolt (M10x1.5)     |
4     | 8T-4224     | Hard Washer     |
4     | 9X-8256     | Washer     |
1     | 292-4538     | Adapter     |
1     | 311-8687     | Sensor Harness     |
1     | 312-0754     | Angle Sensor     |
1     | 322-0221     | Housing Bracket     |
1     | 322-0222     | Cover     |
243-4117 Inclination Sensor (AS7 Stick) on a Serial Harness     | ||
---|---|---|
Quantity     | Part Number     | Description     |
4     | 5C-7261     | Nut     |
8     | 8T-4121     | Hard Washer (M10)     |
4     | 8T-4136     | Bolt (M10)     |
4     | 8T-4171     | Bolt     |
4     | 8T-4191     | Bolt (M10x1.5)     |
4     | 8T-4224     | Hard Washer     |
4     | 9X-8256     | Washer     |
1     | 292-4538     | Adapter     |
1     | 311-8687     | Sensor Harness     |
1     | 312-0754     | Angle Sensor     |
1     | 322-0221     | Housing Bracket     |
1     | 322-0222     | Cover     |
243-4118 Inclination Sensor (AS7 Bucket) on a Serial Harness     | ||
---|---|---|
Quantity     | Part Number     | Description     |
4     | 5C-7261     | Nut     |
8     | 8T-4121     | Hard Washer (M10)     |
4     | 8T-4136     | Bolt (M10)     |
4     | 8T-4171     | Bolt     |
4     | 8T-4191     | Bolt (M10x1.5)     |
4     | 8T-4224     | Hard Washer     |
4     | 9X-8256     | Washer     |
1     | 134-2540     | Resistor     |
1     | 243-4108     | Sensor Harness     |
1     | 276-4084     | Wiring Harness     |
1     | 292-4538     | Adapter     |
1     | 311-8688     | Sensor Harness     |
1     | 312-0754     | Angle Sensor     |
1     | 322-0221     | Housing Bracket     |
1     | 322-0222     | Cover     |
Parallel Harness
Use the tables within this section if the sensor is being replaced on a 333-2850 Sensor Wiring Gp .
243-4115 Position Sensor (AS7 Body) on a Parallel Harness     | ||
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Quantity     | Part Number     | Description     |
4     | 5C-7261     | Nut     |
8     | 8T-4121     | Hard Washer (M10)     |
4     | 8T-4136     | Bolt (M10)     |
4     | 8T-4171     | Bolt     |
4     | 8T-4191     | Bolt (M10x1.5)     |
4     | 8T-4224     | Hard Washer     |
4     | 9X-8256     | Washer     |
1     | 292-4538     | Adapter     |
1     | 312-0755     | Angle Sensor     |
1     | 322-0221     | Housing Bracket     |
1     | 322-0222     | Cover     |
243-4116 Inclination Sensor (AS7 Boom) on a Parallel Harness     | ||
---|---|---|
Quantity     | Part Number     | Description     |
4     | 5C-7261     | Nut     |
8     | 8T-4121     | Hard Washer (M10)     |
4     | 8T-4136     | Bolt (M10)     |
4     | 8T-4171     | Bolt     |
4     | 8T-4191     | Bolt (M10x1.5)     |
4     | 8T-4224     | Hard Washer     |
4     | 9X-8256     | Washer     |
1     | 292-4538     | Adapter     |
1     | 312-0754     | Angle Sensor     |
1     | 322-0221     | Housing Bracket     |
1     | 322-0222     | Cover     |
243-4117 Inclination Sensor (AS7 Stick) on a Parallel Harness     | ||
---|---|---|
Quantity     | Part Number     | Description     |
4     | 5C-7261     | Nut     |
8     | 8T-4121     | Hard Washer (M10)     |
4     | 8T-4136     | Bolt (M10)     |
4     | 8T-4171     | Bolt     |
4     | 8T-4191     | Bolt (M10x1.5)     |
4     | 8T-4224     | Hard Washer     |
4     | 9X-8256     | Washer     |
1     | 292-4538     | Adapter     |
1     | 312-0754     | Angle Sensor     |
1     | 322-0221     | Housing Bracket     |
1     | 322-0222     | Cover     |
243-4118 Inclination Sensor (AS7 Bucket) on a Parallel Harness     | ||
---|---|---|
Quantity     | Part Number     | Description     |
4     | 5C-7261     | Nut     |
8     | 8T-4121     | Hard Washer (M10)     |
4     | 8T-4136     | Bolt (M10)     |
4     | 8T-4171     | Bolt     |
4     | 8T-4191     | Bolt (M10x1.5)     |
4     | 8T-4224     | Hard Washer     |
4     | 9X-8256     | Washer     |
1     | 134-2540     | Resistor     |
1     | 276-4084     | Wiring Harness     |
1     | 292-4538     | Adapter     |
1     | 312-0754     | Angle Sensor     |
1     | 322-0221     | Housing Bracket     |
1     | 322-0222     | Cover     |
Replacement Procedures for the Sensors
ReferenceRefer to Illustration 3 in the ""Reference" " section for a wiring diagram of the completed installation.
Sensor on a Serial Harness
Use the following sections if the sensor is being replaced on a 243-4114 Sensor Wiring Gp :
Body Sensor
NOTICE |
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Torque all nuts and bolts to 25 ± 6 N·m (18.5 ± 4.4 lb ft) to secure the component properly without damaging the nut or bolt. |
Perform the steps within this section to replace the 243-4115 Position Sensor on a serial harness. This sensor measures the pitch and the roll of the machine. The original sensor will be replaced with the 312-0755 Angle Sensor .
- Remove the following components:
Retain the four bolts and four washers that secured the bracket.
- Remove the 243-4109 Sensor Harness . The sensor harness is routed between the body sensor and the 290-1916 Auxiliary Harness for the operator display.
The sensor harness will not need to be reinstalled. The harness can be used to isolate the linkage sensors when the location is programmed.
- Remove 243-4108 Sensor Harness .
This harness is routed between the body sensor and the boom sensor. This harness will be installed in Step 9.
- At the mounting of the body sensor, attach the 292-4538 Adapter onto the existing weld bosses. Ensure that the bosses for the adapter are facing in an upward direction. Use 8T-4136 Bolts and 8T-4121 Hard Washers .
- Attach the 322-0221 Housing Bracket onto the adapter assembly. Ensure that the harness can be accessed. Use 8T-4136 Bolts and 8T-4121 Hard Washers .
- Route the 311-8688 Sensor Harness . between the body sensor and the 383-3027 Wiring Harness (main front).
- Route the split end of the harness toward the body sensor.
- Install the 243-4108 Sensor Harness .
Note: The existing harness was removed in Step 3.
- Install the replacement harness between the receptacle of the split end of the 311-8868 Sensor Harness and the body sensor.
Note: This end is the opposite end of the sensor from the original location of the harness.
- Connect the existing receptacle of the 243-4109 Sensor Harness for the boom to the plug of the split end.
- Cut the 311-8688 Sensor Harness to length and rebuild the connector.
- Install the connector of the harness to connector P9 (HEX Aux) of the front harness.
- Install the replacement harness between the receptacle of the split end of the 311-8868 Sensor Harness and the body sensor.
- Fasten all harnesses securely using 3S-2093 Cable Straps , as required.
- Install the 322-0222 Cover onto the 322-0221 Housing Bracket using four 8T-4171 Bolts and four 5P-4115 Hard Washers .
- Modify the machine configuration file. Refer to ""Modifying the Machine Configuration File" ".
- Set the location. Refer to ""Setting the Location on a Serial Harness" ".
Boom Sensor
NOTICE |
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Torque all nuts and bolts to 25 ± 6 N·m (18.5 ± 4.4 lb ft) to secure the component properly without damaging the nut or bolt. |
Perform the steps within this section to replace the 243-4116 Inclination Sensor on a serial harness. This sensor provides the inclination of the boom. The original sensor will be replaced with the 312-0754 Angle Sensor .
- Remove the following components:
Retain the four bolts and four washers that secured the bracket.
- Remove the 243-4109 Sensor Harness . The sensor harness is routed between the boom sensor and the 243-4108 Sensor Harness from the body sensor.
Note: The sensor harness will not need to be reinstalled. The harness can be used to isolate the linkage sensors when the location of the boom is programmed.
- Remove 243-4108 Sensor Harness .
This harness is routed between the boom sensor and the stick sensor. This harness will be installed in Step 9.
- At the mounting of the boom sensor, attach the 292-4538 Adapter onto the existing weld bosses. Ensure that the bosses for the adapter are facing in an upward direction. Use 8T-4136 Bolts and 8T-4121 Hard Washers .
- Attach the 322-0221 Housing Bracket onto the adapter assembly. Ensure that the harness can be accessed. Use 8T-4136 Bolts and 8T-4121 Hard Washers .
- Route the 311-8687 Sensor Harness between the body sensor and the boom sensor.
- Route the split end of the harness toward the boom sensor.
- Install the 243-4108 Sensor Harness .
Note: The existing harness was removed in Step 3.
- Install the replacement harness between the receptacle of the split end of the 311-8688 Sensor Harness and the boom sensor.
Note: This end is the opposite end of the sensor from the original location of the harness.
- Connect the existing receptacle of the 243-4110 Sensor Harness for the stick to the plug of the split end.
- Cut the 311-8688 Sensor Harness to length and rebuild the connector.
- Install the connector of the harness to the 243-4108 Sensor Harness at the body end.
- Install the replacement harness between the receptacle of the split end of the 311-8688 Sensor Harness and the boom sensor.
- Fasten all harnesses securely using 3S-2093 Cable Straps as required.
- Install the 322-0222 Cover onto the 322-0221 Housing Bracket using four 8T-4171 Bolts and four 5P-4115 Hard Washers .
- Modify the machine configuration file. Refer to ""Modifying the Machine Configuration File" ".
- Set the location. Refer to ""Setting the Location on a Serial Harness" ".
Stick Sensor
NOTICE |
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Torque all nuts and bolts to 25 ± 6 N·m (18.5 ± 4.4 lb ft) to secure the component properly without damaging the nut or bolt. |
Perform the steps within this section to replace the 243-4117 Inclination Sensor on a serial harness. This sensor provides the inclination of the stick. The original sensor will be replaced with the 312-0754 Angle Sensor .
- Remove the following components:
Retain the four bolts and four washers that secured the bracket.
- Remove the 243-4110 Sensor Harness . The sensor harness is routed between the stick sensor and the 243-4108 Sensor Harness from the boom sensor.
Note: The sensor harness will not need to be reinstalled. The harness can be used to isolate the linkage sensors when the location of the stick is programmed.
- Remove 243-4108 Sensor Harness .
This harness is routed between the stick sensor and the bucket sensor. This harness will be installed in Step 9.
- At the mounting of the stick sensor, attach the 292-4538 Adapter onto the existing weld bosses.
Ensure that the bosses for the adapter are facing in an upward direction. Use 8T-4136 Bolts and 8T-4121 Hard Washers .
- Attach the 322-0221 Housing Bracket onto the adapter assembly.
Ensure that the harness can be accessed. Use 8T-4136 Bolts and 8T-4121 Hard Washers .
- Route the 311-8687 Sensor Harness between the boom sensor and the stick sensor.
- Route the split end of the harness toward the stick sensor.
- Install the 243-4108 Sensor Harness .
Note: The existing harness was removed in Step 3.
- Install the replacement harness between the receptacle of the split end of the 311-8687 Sensor Harness and the stick sensor.
Note: This end is the opposite end of the sensor from the original location of the harness.
- Connect the existing receptacle of the 243-4109 Sensor Harness for the bucket to the plug of the split end.
- Cut the 311-8688 Sensor Harness to length and rebuild the connector.
- Install the connector of the harness to the 243-4108 Sensor Harness at the boom end.
- Install the replacement harness between the receptacle of the split end of the 311-8687 Sensor Harness and the stick sensor.
- Fasten all harnesses securely using 3S-2093 Cable Straps as required.
- Install the 322-0222 Cover onto the 322-0221 Housing Bracket using four 8T-4171 Bolts and four 5P-4115 Hard Washers .
- Modify the machine configuration file. Refer to ""Modifying the Machine Configuration File" ".
- Set the location. Refer to ""Setting the Location on a Serial Harness" ".
Bucket Sensor
NOTICE |
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Torque all nuts and bolts to 25 ± 6 N·m (18.5 ± 4.4 lb ft) to secure the component properly without damaging the nut or bolt. |
Perform the steps within this section to replace the 243-4118 Inclination Sensor on a serial harness. This sensor provides the inclination of the bucket. The original sensor will be replaced with the 312-0754 Angle Sensor .
- Remove the following components:
Note: Retain the four bolts and four washers that secured the bracket.
- Remove the 243-4109 Sensor Harness .
The sensor harness is routed between the bucket sensor and the 243-4108 Sensor Harness from the stick sensor.
Note: The sensor harness will not need to be reinstalled. The harness can be used to isolate the linkage sensors when the location of the bucket is programmed.
- At the mounting of the bucket sensor, attach the 292-4538 Adapter onto the existing weld bosses.
Ensure that the bosses for the adapter are facing in an upward direction. Use 8T-4136 Bolts and 8T-4121 Hard Washers .
- Attach the 322-0221 Housing Bracket onto the adapter assembly.
Ensure that the harness can be accessed. Use 8T-4136 Bolts and 8T-4121 Hard Washers .
- Route the 311-8688 Sensor Harness between the stick sensor and the bucket sensor.
- Rout the split end of the harness toward the bucket sensor.
- Install a new 243-4108 Sensor Harness .
- Install the harness between the receptacle of the split end of the 311-8687 Sensor Harness and the bucket sensor.
Note: This end is the opposite end of the sensor from the original location of the harness.
- Connect the existing receptacle of the 243-4109 Sensor Harness for the bucket to the plug of the split end.
- Cut the 311-8688 Sensor Harness to length and rebuild the connector.
- Install the connector of the harness to the 243-4108 Sensor Harness at the stick end.
- Install the harness between the receptacle of the split end of the 311-8687 Sensor Harness and the bucket sensor.
- Install the 6-pin to 3-pin 276-4084 Wiring Harness onto the other split end of the 311-8687 Sensor Harness . The Installation location is at the location for the bucket sensor.
- Install the 134-2540 Resistor into the 3-pin receptacle.
- Fasten all harnesses securely using 3S-2093 Cable Straps as required.
- Install the 322-0222 Cover onto the 322-0221 Housing Bracket using four 8T-4171 Bolts and four 5P-4115 Hard Washers .
- Modify the machine configuration file. Refer to ""Modifying the Machine Configuration File" ".
- Set the location. Refer to ""Setting the Location on a Serial Harness" ".
Sensor on a Parallel Harness
Body Sensor
NOTICE |
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Torque all nuts and bolts to 25 ± 6 N·m (18.5 ± 4.4 lb ft) to secure the component properly without damaging the nut or bolt. |
Perform the steps within this section to replace the 243-4115 Inclination Sensor on a parallel harness. This sensor measures the pitch and the roll of the machine. The original sensor will be replaced with the 312-0755 Angle Sensor .
- Remove the following components:
Retain the four bolts and four washers that secured the bracket.
- At the mounting of the body sensor, attach the 292-4538 Adapter onto the existing weld bosses. Ensure that the bosses for the adapter are facing in an upward direction. Use 8T-4136 Bolts and 8T-4121 Hard Washers .
- Attach the 322-0221 Housing Bracket onto the adapter assembly.
Ensure that the harness can be accessed. Use 8T-4136 Bolts and 8T-4121 Hard Washers .
- Install the 322-0222 Cover onto the 322-0221 Housing Bracket using four 8T-4171 Bolts and four 5P-4115 Hard Washers .
- Modify the machine configuration file. Refer to ""Modifying the Machine Configuration File" ".
- Set the location. Refer to ""Setting the Location on a Parallel Harness" ".
Boom Sensor
NOTICE |
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Torque all nuts and bolts to 25 ± 6 N·m (18.5 ± 4.4 lb ft) to secure the component properly without damaging the nut or bolt. |
Perform the steps within this section to replace the 243-4116 Inclination Sensor on a parallel harness. This sensor measures the inclination of the boom. The original sensor will be replaced with the 312-0754 Angle Sensor .
- Remove the following components:
Retain the four bolts and four washers that secured the bracket.
- At the mounting of the boom sensor, attach the 292-4538 Adapter onto the existing weld bosses.
Ensure that the bosses for the adapter are facing in an upward direction. Use 8T-4136 Bolts and 8T-4121 Hard Washers .
- Attach the 322-0221 Housing Bracket onto the adapter assembly.
Ensure that the harness can be accessed. Use 8T-4136 Bolts and 8T-4121 Hard Washers .
- Install the 322-0222 Cover onto the 322-0221 Housing Bracket using four 8T-4171 Bolts and four 5P-4115 Hard Washers .
- Modify the machine configuration file. Refer to ""Modifying the Machine Configuration File" ".
- Set the location. Refer to ""Setting the Location on a Parallel Harness" ".
Stick Sensor
NOTICE |
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Torque all nuts and bolts to 25 ± 6 N·m (18.5 ± 4.4 lb ft) to secure the component properly without damaging the nut or bolt. |
Perform the steps within this section to replace the 243-4117 Inclination Sensor on a parallel harness. This sensor measures the inclination of the stick. The original sensor will be replaced with the 312-0754 Angle Sensor .
- Remove the following components:
Retain the four bolts and four washers that secured the bracket.
- At the mounting of the stick sensor, attach the 292-4538 Adapter onto the existing weld bosses.
Ensure that the bosses for the adapter are facing in an upward direction. Use 8T-4136 Bolts and 8T-4121 Hard Washers .
- Attach the 322-0221 Housing Bracket onto the adapter assembly.
Ensure that the harness can be accessed. Use 8T-4136 Bolts and 8T-4121 Hard Washers .
- Modify the machine configuration file. Refer to ""Modifying the Machine Configuration File" ".
- Set the location. Refer to ""Setting the Location on a Parallel Harness" ".
Bucket Sensor
NOTICE |
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Torque all nuts and bolts to 25 ± 6 N·m (18.5 ± 4.4 lb ft) to secure the component properly without damaging the nut or bolt. |
Perform the steps within this section to replace the 243-4118 Inclination Sensor on a parallel harness. This sensor measures the inclination of the bucket. The original sensor will be replaced with the 312-0754 Angle Sensor .
- Remove the following components:
Retain the four bolts and four washers that secured the bracket.
- At the mounting of the bucket sensor, attach the 292-4538 Adapter onto the existing weld bosses.
Ensure that the bosses for the adapter are facing in an upward direction. Use 8T-4136 Bolts and 8T-4121 Hard Washers .
- Attach the 322-0221 Housing Bracket onto the adapter assembly.
Ensure that the harness can be accessed. Use 8T-4136 Bolts and 8T-4121 Hard Washers .
- Install the 322-0222 Cover onto the 322-0221 Housing Bracket using four 8T-4171 Bolts and four 5P-4115 Hard Washers .
- Modify the machine configuration file. Refer to ""Modifying the Machine Configuration File" ".
- Set the location. Refer to ""Setting the Location on a Parallel Harness" ".
Procedures for Configuring the Sensors
Modifying the Machine Configuration File
Perform the following steps to enter the type of sensor expected by the machine configuration file:
- Open the MCU.
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- Highlight the machine name in the left-hand pane.
- Select Communications > Comms Port Settings > CAN Sensor Port.
- For the D3:C4 Nav 10.4 Display, select CAN Sensor Port =CAN Port 1.
- For the G610 display, the port number is hardcoded. The user does not need to do anything for this setting.
- Select Machine > Sensors. The relevant "Use <sensor name> Sensor" settings appear in the right-hand pane.
Note: The "Calibration File Name" setting does not appear and cannot be altered, unlike a dual antenna machine.
Note: The "Use AS7 Sensor" setting does not appear, unlike a dual antenna machine.
- To use an AS460 sensor to measure pitch, roll, or pitch and roll on the body of the machine, complete these steps:
- Enable "Use Roll Sensor" to measure roll. Enter "Type" as "AS460". Leave the "Offset" value set to zero at this stage.
- Enable "Use Pitch Sensor" to measure pitch. Enter "Type" as "AS460".
- Enable "Pitch Sensor Offset" to measure pitch. Leave the "Offset" value set to zero at this stage.
Note: In some situations, a single axis AS450 sensor can be used to measure roll. Contact a Caterpillar Technical Communicator for more information.
- Select "File" > "Send to Cat MineStar System".
- Restart the on-board software.
Enabling the Calibration Menu
Before selecting the location of the sensor in a dual antenna system:
- Open the master configuration file "master.txt" in the on-board software on the G610 Display.
- Configure the following
$ Calibration Menu =1
- Save the master.txt file.
- Restart the on-board software.
The "Calibration" menu can now be opened from the main menu.
Note: If a calibration file cannot be found, then the system automatically enables the "Calibration" menu. If this setting is not set in the master.txt file, then the "Calibration" menu is disabled after a calibration file has been written.
Setting the Location of the Sensor
Set the location of the sensor when the inclination sensor is replaced. During the procedure, isolate each inclination sensor from all other inclination sensors on the Controller Area Network (CAN) bus.
Setting the Location on a Serial Harness
The following procedure uses the 243-4109 Sensor Harness . This harness was removed when the body sensor was installed. The procedure refers to this harness as the jumper harness.
A jumper harness can be used to isolate the sensors on a serial bus. No harness is required to isolate the sensors on a parallel harness.
Note: The sensors can also be removed from the brackets to be programmed independently.
- Isolate the boom sensor.
- Disconnect the 243-4110 Sensor Harness at the boom on the downstream end toward the stick.
- Disconnect the 243-4108 Sensor Harness at the upstream end of the stick.
- Set the location of the sensor.
- Within the on-board software, open the main menu and select "Calibration".
- Select "Set Sensor IDs".
The "Change Sensor Type" dialog appears.
Note: The "Current Sensor" field shows the current configuration of the sensor.
- Touch the appropriate radio button in the "New type" box.
- When the correct selection is shown, touch the "Change" button.
The "Inform" dialog appears advising whether the change was successful.
- Touch "OK". The "Inform" dialog closes and the "Change Sensor Type" dialog appears again.
- Confirm that the "Current Sensor" field shows the new sensor location correctly and the "Raw" value updates in the adjacent filed.
- Touch "Done". The "Change Sensor Type" dialog closes.
- Isolate the stick sensor.
- Disconnect the 243-4109 Sensor Harness between the boom sensor and the split end of the 311-8688 Sensor Harness that was previously installed.
- Disconnect the 243-4110 Sensor Harness at the connector for the stick sensor.
- Install the jumper harness between the stick sensor and the split end of the 311-8688 Sensor Harness.
- Disconnect the connector on the opposite end of the stick sensor.
- Set the location of the stick sensor. Refer to Step 2.
- Isolate the bucket sensor.
- Disconnect the 243-4109 Sensor Harness from the connector of the bucket sensor.
- Install the jumper harness to the bucket sensor.
- Set the location of the bucket sensor. Refer to Step 2.
- Reconnect the harness from the downstream end of the stick sensor.
- Remove the jumper harness and connect all three sensors to the CAN bus.
- Verify that the sensors have been set up.
- Within the on-board software, select "Diagnostics".
- Select "Sensor".
All four sensors will appear in the "Sensor Value" window if the location of each sensor has been set up properly.
Setting the Location on a Parallel Harness
Use the following procedure to set the location of sensors on a parallel harness. The following statements apply for this procedure:
- AS460 sensors do not require location programming.
- The location must be set on each AS450 sensor.
- The location can only be set on one AS450 sensor at a time.
- The AS7 body sensor was set to an AS450 sensor when the "mach_cfg.txt" file was modified. Refer to ""Modifying the Machine Configuration File"
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- Isolate the boom sensor.
- Disconnect the stick sensor.
- Disconnect the bucket sensor.
- Set the location of the sensor.
- Within the on-board software, open the main menu and select "Calibration".
- Select "Set Sensor IDs".
The "Change Sensor Type" dialog appears.
Note: The "Current Sensor" field shows the current configuration of the sensor.
- Touch the appropriate radio button in the "New type" box.
- When the correct selection is shown, touch the "Change" button.
The "Inform" dialog appears advising whether the change was successful.
- Touch "OK". The "Inform" dialog closes and the "Change Sensor Type" dialog appears again.
- Confirm that the "Current Sensor" field shows the new sensor location correctly and the "Raw" value updates in the adjacent filed.
- Touch "Done". The "Change Sensor Type" dialog closes.
- Isolate the stick sensor.
- Reconnect the stick sensor.
- Disconnect the boom sensor.
- Repeat Step 2 to set the location of the stick sensor.
- Isolate the bucket sensor.
- Disconnect the stick sensor.
- Reconnect the bucket sensor.
- Repeat Step 2 to set the location of the bucket sensor.
- Verify that the sensors have been set up.
- Within the on-board software, select "Diagnostics".
- Select "Sensor".
All four sensors will appear in the "Sensor Value" window if the location of each sensor has been set up properly.
Reference
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Wiring diagram |