854K Wheel Dozer, and 992K and 993K Wheel Loaders Monitoring System Caterpillar

Home Menu

From the "Home Menu" the operator can select either the "Settings" or the "Service" menu.

Settings Menu

The setup of the machine affects the parameters that are displayed. The attachments that are on the machine determine the software that is contained in the ECMs. Messenger looks at the software versions to determine the parameters that will be displayed and the parameters that will be variable.

Note: Caterpillar Electronic Technician (Cat^® ET) is used to access the parameters.

The "Settings" menu option is entered by selecting "Settings" from the Main Menu. To select the "Settings" menu, press the up or down arrow button until "Settings" is highlighted. Then press the "OK" button. Refer to Illustration 1.

The following screen will be displayed.

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Settings Menu Screen of the Messenger Display

The menu options are displayed on the left half of the screen. The prompts are displayed on the right half of the screen. To adjust the associated parameters, press the UP arrow button or the DOWN arrow button until the desired category is highlighted. Then press the "OK" button to access the parameters in that category. Follow the prompts to adjust the available parameters.

The "Settings" menu organizes the variable parameters into four sections. These sections have adjustable parameters. The four sections follow:

• Contrast

• Backlight

• Language

• Units

Monitor System Settings

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Settings: Language Screen of the Messenger Display

From the "Display Setup" menu, use the appropriate up arrow button or the down arrow button to highlight the desired parameter. Press the "OK" button to allow access to the parameter screen. Follow the prompts to adjust the parameter. All the parameters in this category relate to operator preferences in regard to the Advisor display. The following parameters may be adjusted:

• Language

• Units

• Contrast

• Backlight

Language Setting

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Select Language English Screen of the Messenger Display

The language that is displayed is chosen on the Language screen. The standard languages are: English, German, Swedish, French, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish. Other languages may be available. Refer to the software price list.

Units Setting

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Settings: Units Screen of the Messenger Display

This screen allows the operator to choose conversions of the measurement. The following options are available: English and Metric.

Contrast Setting

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Setting: Contrast Screen of the Messenger Display

The Contrast Setting Menu screen allows the operator to control the contrast of the screens.

Backlight

The "backlight" menu allows the operator to adjust the brightness of the display. By using the "Left" and "Right" buttons, the operator can adjust the brightness in 5% increments. Going left will make the display dimmer. Going right will brighten the display.

Service Menu

The Service menu allows the operator or the technician to access the parameters of the machine. The operator or the technician may also make selections for viewing or clearing logged events or codes. The Service menu will allow the technician to view data for the following systems: Advisor, engine, implement, power train, messenger, VIMS and object detection system. The status of electronic components in the major machine systems can also be viewed.

The Service menu option is displayed by selecting "Service" from the Main Menu. Press the Left/Up arrow button or the Right/Down arrow button until "Service" is displayed. Then press the OK button.

The Service menu contains the following four menus:

• Diagnostic Events

• System Parameters

• System Info

• Lockout Status

The Diagnostic Events menu contains a list of all the diagnostics and events that are active and logged on the machine. Refer to Illustration 6.

The System Parameters menu will allow the technician to view the status of system components.

The System Info menu contains the following seven submenus:

• Engine

• Implement

• Transmission

• Advisor

• Messenger

• VIMS

• ODS

To access the Service menu options, press the Left/Up arrow button or the Right/Down arrow button until the desired category is displayed. Then press the "OK" button. The following explains the usage of each menu option.

Diagnostic Events

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Diagnostic Events Screen of the Messenger Display

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Typical Diagnostic Events Menu Option Screen of the Messenger Display

The Diagnostic Events menu option will show a complete list of all active and inactive event codes and diagnostic codes.

From the Service menu, use the appropriate arrow button to highlight the Diagnostic Events option. Then press the "OK" button in order to view a complete list of codes. Each line on the list will show the following information:

• SRC (Source ID)

• Code

• OCC (Number of occurrences of the event or code)

• Active or inactive code

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Typical Detailed View Screen of the Messenger Display

From the Diagnostic List menu, use the appropriate arrow button in order to highlight a diagnostic code or an event code on the list. Then press the "OK" button in order to display the codes Detailed View. The Detailed View will display a text message that shows the following information: identity of the reporting ECM, identity of the "failed component code (CID)" and explanation of the event.

System Parameters

The System Parameters menu will allow the technician to view the status of system components.

From the Service menu, use the appropriate arrow button to display the System Parameters option. Then press the "OK" button to access the System Parameters option. From there the operator will be able to choose to sort the components by ECM or by type.

If the operator chooses to sort by ECM, then the following options are available:

• Engine

• VIMS

• Transmission

• Implement

If the operator chooses to sort by type, then the following options are available:

• Temperatures

• Pressures

• Speeds

• Filter Switches

• Operator Inputs

• Positions

• Solenoids and Relays

• Levels

• Performance

• Other

From the System Parameters menu, use the appropriate arrow button to display the desired category. Then press the "OK" button in order to access the list of parameters in that category.

The System Parameters menu option allows the user to display additional information on the machine. From the Service menu, use the appropriate arrow button to display the System Parameters option. Then press the "OK" button to access the System Parameters menu. Messenger will display the following additional information:

Engine

• Actual Engine RPM

• Engine Coolant Temperature

• Desired Engine RPM

• Atmospheric Pressure

• Engine Oil Pressure (gauge)

• Boost Pressure (gauge)

• Intake Manifold #2 Air Temperature

• Boost Pressure #2 (gauge)

• Left Exhaust #2 Temperature

• Right Exhaust #2 Temperature

• Air Inlet Temperature

• Turbocharger #1 Compressor Inlet Pressure (absolute)

• Turbocharger #2 Compressor Inlet Pressure (absolute)

• Air Filter #1 Restriction

• Air Filter #2 Restriction

• Throttle Position

• Engine Charge Air Cooler #1 Outlet Temperature

• Engine Exhaust Gas Recirculation Differential Pressure

• Engine Exhaust Gas Recirculation Intake Pressure (absolute)

• Engine Exhaust Gas Recirculation Temperature

• Engine Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Control Command

• Engine Idle Shutdown Remaining Time

• Engine Operating Oil Level Status

• Engine Warmup Elevated Idle Feature Status

• Low System Battery Voltage Elevated Idle Status

• Engine Oil Add Level Switch Status

• Throttle Lock Enable Switch Position

• Engine Oil Full Level Switch Status

• Engine Coolant Full Level Switch Status

• Delayed Engine Shutdown Status

• Engine Idle Shutdown Status

• Engine Coolant Add Level Switch Status

• Throttle Lock Resume/Accel Switch

• Throttle Lock Set/Decel Switch

• Service Brake Pedal Position Status

• Engine Fuel Filter Status

• Ground Level Shutdown Status

• Ether Injection

• Throttle Lock Mode

• Percent Engine Load at Current Engine Speed

• Engine Power Derate Percentage

• Engine Retarder Selector Switch Position

• Engine Retarder Status

• Peak Air Filter Restriction

• Engine Fan Bypass Valve Position Command/Override

• Right Exhaust Temperature

• Left Exhaust Temperature

• Ambient Air Temperature

• Fuel Pressure - Gauge

• Intake Manifold Air Temperature

• Fuel Temperature

• Fuel Consumption Rate

VIMS

• Data Logger Recording Time Remaining

• Snapshot Recorder Status

Transmission

• Fuel Level Percent

• Transmission Speed

• Transmission Oil Temperature

• Transmission Solenoid 1 Current (Amp) Percentage

• Transmission Solenoid 2 Current (Amp) Percentage

• Transmission Solenoid 3 Current (Amp) Percentage

• Transmission Solenoid 4 Current (Amp) Percentage

• Transmission Solenoid 5 Current (Amp) Percentage

• Torque Converter Pedal Position

• Operating Time Until Next Auto Lube Automatic Cycle

• Side Rear View Mirrors Remaining Heat Time

• Auto Lube Grease Level Percent

• Auto Lube Pump Outlet Pressure

• Auto Lube Solenoid Status

• Dig Trigger Mode Status

• Requested Engine Retarder Status

• Side Rear View Mirrors Heater Status

• Side Rear View Mirrors Heater Switch Status

• Raise Kickout Switch Position

• Lower Kickout Switch Position

• Axle Oil Cooler Bypass Solenoid Status

• Tilt Kickout Switch Position

• Transmission Oil Add Level Switch Status

• Transmission Oil Filter Bypass Status

• Machine Auto Lube Control

• Direction Switch Position

• Ride Control Switch Position

• Transmission Lockout Switch Position

• Ignition Key Switch Position

• Backup Alarm Status

• Starter Relay Status

• Steering/Transmission Lock Switch Position

• Parking Brake Switch Position

• Brake Accumulator Pressure Status

• Ride Control Status

• Downshift Switch Position

• Upshift Switch Position

• Manual Lube Switch Status

• Quickshift Switch Position

• Lockup Clutch Enable Switch Position

• Parking Brake Pressure Switch Status

• Reduced Rimpull Selection Switch Position

• Reduced Rimpull Status

• Impeller Clutch Current (Amp) Percentage

• Controlled Rimpull Percentage

• Transmission Lockout Status

• Torque Converter Oil Outlet Temperature

• Auto Lube Pressure

• Rear Axle Oil Temperature

• Front Axle Oil Temperature

• Front Brake Oil Pressure

• Rear Brake Oil Pressure

• Transmission Input Speed

• Ground Speed/Direction

• Impeller Clutch Pressure

• Transmission Requested Maximum Engine Speed Limit

• Actual Gear

• Parking Brake Status

• Total Distance Traveled (Odometer)

• Total Forward Distance Traveled

• Total Reverse Distance Traveled

Implement

• Hydraulic Oil Temperature

• Dump Solenoid #1 Current Command

• Dump Solenoid #2 Current Command

• Lower Solenoid #1 Current Command

• Lower Solenoid #2 Current Command

• Rackback Solenoid #1 Current Command

• Rackback Solenoid #2 Current Command

• Raise Solenoid #1 Current Command

• Raise Solenoid #2 Current Command

• Lift Cylinder Extension (absolute)

• Tilt Cylinder Extension (absolute)

• Tilt Right Solenoid Current (Amp) Status

• Tilt Left Solenoid Current (Amp) Status

• Loader Bucket Angle

• Implement Left Main Valve Supply Pressure

• Implement Right Main Valve Supply Pressure

• Right Joystick Forward/Reverse Position

• Right Joystick Left/Right Position

• Tilt Cylinder Regeneration Solenoid Current Command

• Operator Requested Cab Air Temperature

• Cab Blower Speed Control Position

• Center Implement Pump Solenoid Current Command

• Right Implement Pump Solenoid Current Command

• Blade Raise Solenoid Current (Amp) Status

• Blade Lower Solenoid Current (Amp) Status

• Implement Dual Pressure Relief Solenoid Status

• Tilt Kickout Set Switch Position

• Left Lift Valve Float Solenoid Status

• Right Lift Valve Float Solenoid Status

• Cab Air Temperature Control Switch Position

• Steering/Brake Pump Case Drain Filter Bypass Status

• Fan Pump/Motor Case Drain Filter Bypass Status

• Implement Tilt Kickout Mode

• Blade Tip Solenoid Status

• (Fluid Monitoring System) Steering Oil Status

• (Fluid Monitoring System) Hydraulic Oil Level Status

• Implement Case Drain Filter Bypass Status

• Tilt Mode Selection Switch Position

• Steering Oil Add Level Switch Status

• Hydraulic Oil Add Level Switch Status

• Window Washer Fluid Add Level Switch Status

• Steering Oil Full Level Switch Status

• Hydraulic Oil Full Level Switch Status

• Window Washer Fluid Level Status

• Implement Raise Kickout Mode

• Implement Lower Kickout Mode

• Implement Lockout Switch Position

• Primary Steering Pressure Status

• Implement Pilot Filter Switch Position

• Blade Single Tilt Solenoid Status

• Implement Pilot Supply Solenoid Status

• Implement Function Select Switch Status

• Fan Return Filter Bypass Status

• Engine Cooling Fan Pump Pressure (absolute)

• Machine System Voltage

• Cab Air Temperature

• Steering Fluid Temperature

• Steering Pump Oil Pressure

• Steering Pilot Oil Pressure

• Loader Lift Linkage Angle

• Lift Cylinder Head End Pressure

• Fixed Implement Pump Oil Pressure

• Implement Pilot Oil Pressure

• Lift Lever Position

• Tilt Lever Position

• Lift Cylinder Rod End Pressure

• Steering Pilot Oil Filter Status

System Info

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System Info Menu Option Screen of the Messenger Display

The System Info menu option allows the user to display all of the ECMs on the machine. From the Service menu, use the appropriate arrow button to display the System Info option. Then press the "OK" button in order to access the System Info menu. Use the appropriate arrow button to display an ECM from this menu. Messenger will display the following information for the selected ECM:

Advisor

• ECM Serial #

• Hardware Part #

• SW Part #

• SW Release Date

• Equipment ID

• Machine Serial #

Engine

• ECM Serial #

• Hardware Part #

• SW Part #

• SW Release Date

• Equipment ID

• Machine Serial #

Transmission

• ECM Serial #

• Hardware Part #

• SW Part #

• SW Release Date

• Equipment ID

• Machine Serial #

Implement

• ECM Serial #

• Hardware Part #

• SW Part #

• SW Release Date

• Equipment ID

• Machine Serial #

Messenger

• ECM Serial #

• Hardware Part #

• SW Part #

• SW Release Date

• Equipment ID

• Machine Serial #

VIMS

• ECM Serial #

• Hardware Part #

• SW Part #

• SW Release Date

• Equipment ID

• Configuration Software Part Number

ODS (Object Detection System)

• ECM Serial #

• Hardware Part #

• SW Part #

• SW Release Date

• Equipment ID

• Machine Serial #

Lockout Status

The Lockout Status menu item allows the operator to view the transmission lockout status.