Machine Configuration
The Cat® Electronic Technician (Cat ET) service tool is used to access the configuration screen. A message on the Cat ET screen will give instructions that guide the user through the procedure.
Reference Troubleshooting, "Service Tools"
The electronic control module (ECM) must be configured when the ECM has been replaced. The configuration screen is only for machines with an ECM. The ECM must be configured before a calibration can be started.
A check of the configuration screen could resolve a problem with the machine. A problem with a component could be identified as one of the following items:
- The component is not installed
- The component is installed but a change to the installation is needed to correct a problem
Follow these instructions to get to the configuration screen:
- Connect the communications adapter and the computer to the diagnostic service tool connector.
- Start Cat ET.
- Select "File".
- Go to "Select ECM".
- Choose the desired ECM.
- Go to the "Service" Menu.
- Select "Configuration".
- Click "OK".
Certain operations or characteristics can be changed for attachments or preferences.
Configure the VIMSTM 3G Outputs
Use Cat ET to configure the VIMSTM outputs.
Procedure
- Connect a laptop computer with Cat ET to the machine service connector via the communication adapter.
- Turn the disconnect key and the keyswitch on.
- Start Cat ET and establish communication with the machine.
- Select "Service".
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Select "Service" |
- Select "Configuration F5".
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Select "Configuration F5" |
- Select the "Configuration" option of the "Service" menu or press the "F5" key.
This action will display the "Configuration" screen. See Illustration 3.
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Typical VIMS 3G parameters |
- Select the parameter.
The parameters listed in Table 1 can be configured.
Show/hide tableTable 1 Output Parameters of the VIMS 3G Application ECM     Description     Values     "Front Axle Strut Pressure to Payload Weight Ratio Configuration"     xxx     "xxxx" (1) "Empty Machine Wt"     "xxx.xxx" (2)     "Empty Machine Rear Axle Weight Distribution"     "xx.x" (2)     "Loaded Machine Rear Axle Weight Distribution"     "xx.x" (2)     "Machine Tire Weight-Speed Machine Speed Limit"     "xx.x" (2)     "Machine Weight-Speed Averaging Duration"     "x" (2)     "Machine Speed Limit Activation Front Tires Weight-Speed Threshold"     "xxxx" (2)     "Machine Speed Limit Deactivation Front Tires Weight-Speed Threshold"     "xxxx" (2)     "Machine Speed Limit Activation Rear Tires Weight-Speed Threshold"     "xxxx" (2)     "Machine Speed Limit Deactivation Rear Tires Weight-Speed Threshold"     "xxxx" (2)     "Green TPMS Lamp Installation Configuration"     "Installed"     "Incandescent lamp" "LED" "Red TPMS Lamp Installation Configuration"     "Installed"     "Incandescent lamp" "LED" Tire Analysis System Installation Status     Not Installed     Road Analysis System Installation Status     Not Installed     Road Analysis Severity Selection     "0"     Show/hide table( 2 ) These values are configurable only if "TKPH" is activated through the attachment code.
- Click on the "Change" button that is located on the "Configuration" screen.
The Change function will display a dialog box.
- Click on the down arrow on the right-hand side of the dialog box.
This action will display the settings that are available for the parameter.
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- Highlight the new value and click on the "OK" button.
This action will cause Cat ET to display the following message:
- Click on the:
- "Yes" button to change the parameter setting
- "No" button to cancel the change of the parameter setting
- "Yes" button to change the parameter setting
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