Process for Setting Up the Work Tool
The process of setting up a work tool will need to take place when the following occurs:
- Installation of a new tool control system or modification of an existing tool control system
- Major modification to machine hardware
- Machine ECU has been flashed or replaced
When setting the machine up for a work tool system, the electro-hydraulic system must first be installed on the machine. Then the machine ECU must be programmed to recognize components and operations for proper operation of the work tool.
The different tool control systems can be identified by referring to Testing and Adjusting, "System Identification".
All of the following steps require the use of the service mode through the monitor. Refer to Testing and Adjusting, "Service Mode - Enter" for the Tool Control System for instructions on entering the service mode.
- Each tool control system depends on the physical installation of various valves and hydraulic lines. Installation of all the hydraulic components and lines must first be accomplished. A list of all tool control system components is shown in "Tool Control System Components".
- The machine ECU must be programmed to recognize the installed hydraulic components. Refer to "Tool Installation Procedure" for the procedure and parameter descriptions.
- The machine ECU must then be programmed to receive signals from the control inputs that are installed on the machine. Refer to "Control Installation Procedure" for the procedure and parameter descriptions.
- After completion of the Tool Installation and Control Installation, the operation parameters for the work tool must be programmed. Refer to Testing and Adjusting, "Work Tool Parameter - Program" for the Tool Control System.
Note: To view the factory parameter settings for the work tools, refer to Testing and Adjusting, "Default Value of Work Tool Parameters" for the Tool Control System.
Tool Control System Components
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| Hydraulic Control System Components | ||
|---|---|---|
| Name of Tool Control System | Configuration 1 | Configuration 2 |
| Work Tool Application | SCM Hammer #1 | SCM Common |
| Combination of ATT valves | ||
| Standard F2 valve | - | - |
| Standard built-in ATT combined flow valve | 1 | 1 |
| Additional ATT F4 valve | - | - |
| Input Components | ||
| High-pressure switch | 1 | 1 |
| Medium (blade) pressure switch | - | - |
| Boom UP priority pressure switch | - | 1 |
| Output Components | ||
| Flow limit proportional reducing valve | 1 | 1 |
| Combined flow change solenoid | 1 | 1 |
| One way / Two-way change solenoid | - | 1 |
| Solenoid variable relief valve 1 (E-RV1) | - | 1 |
| Solenoid variable relief valve 2 (E-RV2) | - | 1 |
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| Electric Control System Components | ||
|---|---|---|
| Tool Control System | System 23 | Medium Pressure |
| Work Tool Application | Multi-Proc | Tilt BKT & Thumb |
| Combination of ATT valves | ||
| Standard F2 Valve | - | - |
| Additional ATT F1 valve | - | - |
| Standard built-in ATT combined flow valve | 1 | - |
| Separate type medium pressure valve | - | 1 |
| Additional ATT F4 valve | - | - |
| Input Components | ||
| Modulation switch (Left Joystick) | 1(1) | 1(1) |
| Modulation switch (Right Joystick) | 1(1) | - |
| Switch (Left Joystick) | 1(1) | - |
| Switch (Right Joystick) | 1(1) | - |
| Foot Pedal (right) | 1(1) | 1(1) |
| Foot Switch | 1(1) | - |
| Output Components | ||
| Flow limit proportional reducing valve | 1 | - |
| ATT valve #1 extend side proportional reducing valve | 1 | - |
| ATT valve #1 retract side proportional reducing valve | 1 | - |
| ATT valve #2 extend side proportional reducing valve | - | - |
| ATT valve #3 extend side proportional reducing valve | 1(1) | 1 |
| ATT valve #3 retract side proportional reducing valve | 1(1) | 1 |
| Solenoid variable relief valve 1 (E-RV1) | 1 | - |
| Solenoid variable relief valve 2 (E-RV2) | 1 | - |
| Auxiliary valve combined flow change solenoid | 1 | - |
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| (1) | If Equipped |
The following procedure will allow the user to program the electro hydraulic components into the machine ECU using the monitor.
- The "Home" screen of the monitor is displayed when the key switch for the machine is turned to the ON position. Press the "Menu" key to display the main menu options.
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Illustration 2 g03583975 - Use the arrows to select "Service" from the "Main Menu". Press the OK key.
- Input the password "9992". Press the Enter key.
Note: The soft switch key pad can be used to enter the desired numbers.
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Illustration 3 g03584039 - Select "Configurations" from the "Service" menu. Press the OK key.
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Illustration 4 g03584040 - Select "Aux Hyd Attachment" from the "Configurations" menu. Press the OK key.
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Illustration 5 g03649277 - Use the arrow keys to highlight the parameter. Press the OK key to change the default value.
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Illustration 6 g03649279 - Use the arrow keys to change the value or designation of the parameter. Press the OK key to enter the change.
Note: Setting the "Machine Application" will automatically load all the factory parameter setting options for the tool control system that are listed below the "Machine Application" option.
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| Illustration 1 | g03583758 |
Reference: To view the factory parameter settings for the tool control systems, refer to "Tool Installation Parameters".
Reference: Refer to"Tool Installation Parameter Descriptions" for descriptions of each of the Tool Installation parameters that are available for the tool control system.
Cat Electronic Technician Procedure
The following procedure will allow the user to program the electro-hydraulic components into the machine ECU using Cat Electronic Technician.
- Connect the Cat Electronic Technician to the diagnostic connector.
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Illustration 7 g02713758 - Start Cat Electronic Technician.
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Illustration 8 g02713761 - Select the ECU for "Machine Control".
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Illustration 9 g02713773 - Select "Configuration" from the "Service"menu.
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Illustration 10 g02722663 - Expand the list for "Auxiliary Hydraulic Attachment Configurations". Highlight "Machine Application Configuration" and click on the "Change" button on the lower left corner.
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Illustration 11 g02722677 - Select the appropriate "Machine Application" for the machine. Press OK to enter the change.
Note: Setting the "Machine Application" will automatically load all the factory parameter setting options for the tool control system that are listed below the "Machine Application" option.
Reference: To view the factory parameter settings for the tool control systems, refer to "Tool Installation Parameters".
Reference: Refer to"Tool Installation Parameter Descriptions" for descriptions of each of the Tool Installation parameters that are available for the tool control system.
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| Hydraulic Control Systems - Tool Installation Parameter Settings | ||||
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| Parameter Description | Configuration 1 | Configuration 2 | Configuration 2 with Medium Pressure | |
| 1 | "Machine Application" | "Hammer- Hydraulic" | "Common - Hydraulic" | "Multi-Proc - Hydraulic" |
| 2 | Main Pump Flow Limit Valve | Installed | Installed | Installed |
| 3 | "Attachment Valve #1" | One Way - Pump #1 | One Way or Two Way - Pump #1 | One Way or Two Way - Pump #1 |
| 4 | "Attachment Valve #2" | Not Installed | Not Installed | Not Installed |
| 5 | "Attachment Valve #3" | Not Installed | Not Installed | Attachment Pump Valve - Two Way |
| 6 | "Attachment Valve #4" | Attachment Pump Valve - Two Way | Attachment Pump Valve - Two Way | Attachment Pump Valve - Two Way |
| 7 | "Attachment Valve #1 Type" | Hydraulic | Hydraulic | Hydraulic |
| 8 | "Attachment Valve #2 Type " | Hydraulic | Hydraulic | Hydraulic |
| 9 | "Attachment Valve #3 Type" | Hydraulic | Hydraulic | Electrical |
| 10 | "Attachment Valve #4 Type" | Hydraulic | Hydraulic | Hydraulic |
| 11 | "Aux Circuit Flow Comb Sol" | Installed | Installed | Installed |
| 12 | "Variable Relief Valve #1" | Not Installed | Installed on Valve #1 Extend port | Installed on Valve #1 Extend port |
| 13 | "Variable Relief Valve #2" | Not Installed | Installed on Valve #1 Retract port | Installed on Valve #1 Retract port |
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| Parameter Description | System 23 | AUX Pump - ELE | |
| 1 | "Machine Application" | "Common - Electrical" | "Auxiliary Pump - Electrical" |
| 2 | Main Pump Flow Limit Valve | Installed | Not Installed |
| 3 | "Attachment Valve #1" | One Way or Two Way - Pump #1 | Not Installed |
| 4 | "Attachment Valve #2" | Not Installed | Not Installed |
| 5 | "Attachment Valve #3" | Attachment Pump Valve - Two Way (1) | Attachment Pump Valve - Two Way |
| 6 | "Attachment Valve #4" | Attachment Pump Valve - Two Way(1) | Attachment Pump Valve - Two Way |
| 7 | "Attachment Valve #1 Type" | Electrical | Hydraulic |
| 8 | "Attachment Valve #2 Type " | Hydraulic | Hydraulic |
| 9 | "Attachment Valve #3 Type" | Electrical | Electrical |
| 10 | "Attachment Valve #4 Type" | Hydraulic | Hydraulic |
| 11 | "Aux Circuit Flow Comb Sol" | Installed | Not Installed |
| 12 | "Variable Relief Valve #1" | Installed on Valve #1 Extend port | Not Installed |
| 13 | "Variable Relief Valve #2" | Installed on Valve #1 Retract port | Not Installed |
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| (1) | If equipped with medium pressure |
Tool Installation Parameter Descriptions
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| Tool Installation Parameter Descriptions | ||||
| # | Cat ET Name | Monitor Name | Description | Purpose / Explanation |
| 1 | Machine Application Configuration | "Machine Application" | General tool setting | If the desired item were once selected among the previously defined names of tool control system, the settings here after are automatically updated to the defined settings. Also, setting here after could be changed individually. |
| 2 | Main Pump Flow Limitation Pressure Solenoid Installation Status | Main Pump Flow Limit Valve | Installation of Flow Limit Valve | Installation status of the flow limit valve to control pump flow to the work tool. |
| 3 | Attachment Valve #1 Configuration | "Attachment Valve #1" | Installation setting of ATT valve #1 l | Operation setting of ATT valve #1 and driving pump is set. For stackable valve (F2):
When 1WAY alone is used, select "ONE WAY" When 2WAY alone is used, select "TWO WAY" When switching 1WAY/2WAY, select "ONE or TWO WAY". Set drive pump (Pump#1) and idler pump (Pump#2), respectively. When ATT pump is used. Select "Attachment Pump Valve" When 1WAY alone is used, select "ONE WAY" When 2WAY alone is used, select "TWO WAY" When switching 1WAY/2WAY, select "ONE or TWO WAY". |
| 4 | Attachment Valve #2 Configuration | "Attachment Valve #2" | Installation setting of ATT valve #2 | Operation setting of ATT valve #2 and driving pump is set. Setting procedure is similar as ATT #1. |
| 5 | Attachment Valve #3 Configuration | "Attachment Valve #3" | Installation setting of ATT valve #3 | Operation setting of ATT valve #3 and driving pump is set. Setting procedure is similar as ATT #1. |
| 6 | Attachment Valve #4 Configuration | "Attachment Valve #4" | Installation setting of ATT valve #4 | Operation setting of ATT valve #4 and driving pump is set. Setting procedure is similar as ATT #1. |
| 7 | Attachment Valve #1 Control Type Configuration | "Attachment Valve #1 Type" | Control method of ATT valve #1 | Set control method of ATT valve #1.
Hydraulic pilot method "HYDRAULIC" Electric pilot method "ELECTRICAL" Hydraulic pilot + Electric control method: Select "HYDRAULIC WITH ELECTRICAL ASSIST" |
| 8 | Attachment Valve #2 Control Type Configuration | "Attachment Valve #2 Type " | Control method of ATT valve #2 | Set control method of ATT valve #2. Setting procedure is similar as ATT #1. |
| 9 | Attachment Valve #3 Control Type Configuration | "Attachment Valve #3 Type" | Control method of ATT valve #3 | Set control method of ATT valve #3. Setting procedure is similar as ATT #1 |
| 10 | Attachment Valve #4 Control Type Configuration | "Attachment Valve #4 Type" | Control method of ATT valve #4 | Set control method of ATT valve #4. Setting procedure is similar as ATT #1. |
| 11 | Auxiliary Circuit Flow Combine Solenoid Installation Status | "Aux Circuit Flow Comb Sol" | Installation setting of 2 pump combined flow solenoid valve | Set necessity of combined pump flow solenoid valve of auxiliary valve. "INSTALLED" is selected when combined flow valve is provided. "NOT INSTALLED" is selected when restricted in one pump flow operation. |
| 12 | Variable Relief Valve #1 Configuration | "Variable Relief Valve #1" | Installation setting of solenoid variable relief valve #1 | Setting of location of ATT valve to install solenoid variable relief valve #1, and the installing line. Ext: Extend side, Ret: Retract side. |
| 13 | Variable Relief Valve #2 Configuration | "Variable Relief Valve #2" | Installation setting of solenoid variable relief valve #2 | Setting of location of ATT valve to install solenoid variable relief valve #2, and the installing line. Ext: Extend side, Ret: Retract side. |
The following procedure will allow to user to enter service mode using the monitor.
- Select the "Menu" key on the monitor.
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Illustration 13 g03583975 - Select "Service" in the main menu screen
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Illustration 14 g03586248 - Enter "9992" in the service password screen and press the "Enter" key.
Note: The soft switch key pad can be used to enter the desired numbers.
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| Illustration 12 | g03586245 |
Control Installation Procedure
The following procedure will allow the user to program the electric or hydraulic controls that will be used to control the work tool into the machine ECU using the monitor.
Since control inputs are based on work tool applications and operator preference, these inputs are not defined by tool control system. Refer to "Control Installation Parameter Descriptions" to determine which controls are installed on the machine.
- Enter the "Service Mode" using password "9992". Refer to "Service Mode - Enter" for the Tool Control System for instructions on entering the service mode.
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Illustration 15 g03584039 - Select "Configurations" from the "Service" menu. Press the "OK" key.
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Illustration 16 g03584582 - Select "Control Input" from the "Configurations" menu. Press the "OK" key.
- Use the arrow keys to highlight the parameter. Press the "OK" key to change the default value.
- Use the arrow keys to change the value or designation of the parameter. Press the OK key to enter the change.
Reference: Refer to"Control Installation Parameter Descriptions" for descriptions of each of the Tool Installation parameters that are available for the tool control system.
Cat Electronic Technician Procedure
The following procedure will allow the user to program the electric or hydraulic controls that will be used to control the work tool into the machine ECU using the Cat Electronic Technician.
Since control inputs are based on work tool applications and operator preference, these inputs are not defined by tool control system. Refer to "Control Installation Parameter Descriptions" to determine which controls are installed on the machine.
- Connect the Cat Electronic Technician to the diagnostic connector.
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Illustration 17 g02713758 - Start Cat Electronic Technician.
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Illustration 18 g02713761 - Select the ECU for "Machine Control".
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Illustration 19 g02713773 - Select "Configuration" from the "Service"menu.
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Illustration 20 g02722684 - Expand the list for "Control Input Installations and Configurations". Highlight the parameter to change and click on the "Change" button on the lower left corner.
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Illustration 21 g02722688 - Select the appropriate "Control Input" for the controls installed on the machine. Press OK to enter the change.
Reference: Refer to "Control Installation Parameter Descriptions" for descriptions of each of the Tool Installation parameters that are available for the tool control system.
Control Installation Parameter Descriptions
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| Control Installation Parameter Descriptions | |||
| Cat ET Name | Monitor Name | Description | Explanation |
| Joystick Handle Configuration | "Joystick Handle" | Type of joystick handle | Set type of joystick handle installed on the machine.
Type of handle: "Basic Handle": Lever installed on the standard machine "Joystick Switch": Lever with 4 buttons on standard lever "Modulation Handle": Lever with thumb wheel and 3 buttons |
| Foot Switch Installation Status | "Foot Switch" | Installation setting of foot switch | Set installation condition of foot switch. |
| Left Joystick Switch #1 Control Mode | "Left Joystick Switch #1" | Operating target of left joystick switch #1 | Set ATT valve and switching operation to be operated by left joystick switch #1.
"Momentary" is selected to press and hold the switch for tool activation. "Toggled" is selected to press for tool activation ON and press again for tool activation OFF. If the handle type is "Basic Handle", then setting is not required. |
| Left Joystick Switch #2 Control Mode | "Left Joystick Switch #2" | Operating target of left joystick switch #2 | Set ATT valve and switching operation to be operated by left joystick switch #2.
"Momentary" is selected to press and hold the switch for tool activation. "Toggled" is selected to press for tool activation ON and press again for tool activation OFF. If the handle type is "Basic Handle", then setting is not required. |
| Left Joystick Switch #4 Control Mode | "Left Joystick Switch #4" | Operating target of left joystick switch #4 | Set ATT valve and switching operation to be operated by left joystick switch #4.
"Momentary" is selected to press and hold the switch for tool activation. "Toggled" is selected to press for tool activation ON and press again for tool activation OFF. Handle is limited to "Joystick Switch" alone. |
| Right Joystick Switch #1 Control Mode | "Right Joystick Switch #1" | Operating target of right joystick switch #1 | Set ATT valve and switching operation to be operated by right joystick switch #1.
"Momentary" is selected to press and hold the switch for tool activation. "Toggled" is selected to press for tool activation ON and press again for tool activation OFF. If the handle type is "Basic Handle", then setting is not required. |
| Right Joystick Switch #2 Control Mode | "Right Joystick Switch #2" | Operating target of right joystick switch #2 | Set ATT valve and switching operation to be operated by right joystick switch #2.
"Momentary" is selected to press and hold the switch for tool activation. "Toggled" is selected to press for tool activation ON and press again for tool activation OFF. If the handle type is "Basic Handle", then setting is not required. |
| Right Joystick Switch #4 Control Mode | "Right Joystick Switch #4" | Operating target of right joystick switch #4 | Set ATT valve and switching operation to be operated by right joystick switch #4.
"Momentary" is selected to press and hold the switch for tool activation. "Toggled" is selected to press for tool activation ON and press again for tool activation OFF. Handle is limited to "Joystick Switch" alone. |
| Left Joystick Thumbwheel Control Mode | Left Joystick Thumbwheel | Operating target of left modulation | Set ATT valve to be operated by left thumb wheel.
Handle is limited to "Modulation Handle" alone. |
| Right Joystick Thumbwheel Control Mode | Right Joystick Thumbwheel | Operating target of right modulation | Set ATT valve to be operated by right thumb wheel.
Handle is limited to "Modulation Handle" alone. |
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