- Excavator
- 320 (S/N: BR61-UP; ZBN1-UP; YBP1-UP; YCP1-UP; HEX1-UP)
- 323 (S/N: BR91-UP; DWF1-UP; YBL1-UP; HDT1-UP; KTY1-UP; RAZ1-UP)
- 330 (S/N: WCH1-UP; KEL1-UP; PFN1-UP; LHW1-UP)
- 336 (S/N: SP91-UP; JHD1-UP; TPK1-UP; FEL1-UP; YBN1-UP; DKS1-UP; GDY1-UP)
- 336 GC (S/N: GSF1-UP; HFJ1-UP)
- 340 (S/N: TYH1-UP; GMJ1-UP; WDN1-UP)
- 349 (S/N: LKG1-UP; RYG1-UP; RBY1-UP)
- 352 (S/N: MGR1-UP; KZY1-UP; HSZ1-UP)
- 323 (S/N: BR91-UP; DWF1-UP; YBL1-UP; HDT1-UP; KTY1-UP; RAZ1-UP)
- Motor Grader
- 120 (S/N: Y9A1-UP; Y9B1-UP)
- 140 (S/N: N941-UP; N951-UP)
- 24 (S/N: E9Z1-UP; N9Z1-UP)
- 140 (S/N: N941-UP; N951-UP)
- Multi Terrain Loader
- 287D (S/N: STK1-UP)
- Track-Type Tractor
- D3K2 (S/N: KF27000-UP; KL27000-UP; JPJ7000-UP)
- D4K2 (S/N: KM27000-UP; KR27000-UP; MT37000-UP; RT37000-UP)
- D5K2 (S/N: KW27000-UP; KY27000-UP; WT37000-UP; YT37000-UP; RRE7000-UP)
- D6 (S/N: KD51-UP; LB51-UP; WH51-UP; JJ61-UP; SG61-UP; TB61-UP; AG91-UP; GZ91-UP; HR91-UP; LF91-UP; RA91-UP; SA91-UP; RDC1-UP; HNK1-UP; RBP1-UP; KMT1-UP; KEW1-UP; KTW1-UP)
- D6 XE (S/N: B721-UP; ES91-UP; LNC1-UP; XEC1-UP; HFE1-UP; LRG1-UP; HMH1-UP; HZL1-UP; TPL1-UP; D5M1-UP; HLY1-UP; WGY1-UP)
- D6K (S/N: 6S63000-UP; 7P63000-UP; MP7154-154,3000-UP; ZLJ3000-UP)
- D6K2 (S/N: EL7362-362,372-372,3000-UP; MGM3000-UP; DFR3000-UP; JTR3000-UP)
- D4K2 (S/N: KM27000-UP; KR27000-UP; MT37000-UP; RT37000-UP)
Introduction
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This Special Instruction provides information for the installation of GRADE-related firmware on the EC520 Controller through the Web interface or winflash.
The latest GRADE-related firmware provides the most up-to-date capability of the GRADE system. The GRADE-related firmware may be found in SISweb based on a part number search or a serial number search.
SISweb will be packaged in an FL2 or ZIP file extension that will show release notes briefly describing the file contents. FL2 extension files may be flashed using Caterpillar WinFlash, but the .S and .SG6 files can also be extracted to be used in the EC520 Controller Web interface.
Do not perform any procedure in this Special Instruction until you have read the information and you understand the information.
Safety Section
Do not perform any procedure in this Special Instruction until you have read this Special Instruction and you understand this information. Use only proper tools and observe all precautions that pertain to the use of those tools. Failure to follow these procedures can result in personal injury. The following procedures also should be observed.
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. Ensure that any tool, procedure, work method, or operating technique you use that is not recommended by Caterpillar is safe.
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Do not operate or work on this product unless you have read and understood the instruction and warnings in the relevant Operation and Maintenance Manuals and relevant service literature. Failure to follow the instructions or heed the warnings could result in injury or death. Proper care is your responsibility. |
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Accidental engine starting can cause injury or death to personnel. To prevent accidental engine starting, turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and place a do not operate tag at the ignition switch location. |
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Climbing equipment may be required to access this service point. Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Mounting and Dismounting" topic for safety information. |
Before starting this installation, in addition to the normal safety precautions taken whereas performing maintenance on heavy machinery, the following lockout/tagout procedure is recommended:
- Move the machine to a smooth, level location, and away from other working machines and personnel.
- Lower the implements to the ground.
- Stop the engine.
- Engage the parking brake for the machine.
- Place the disconnect switch in the OFF position.
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Illustration 1 g06276183 Lockout tags - Place a lockout tag on the disconnect switch.
Installation Procedure
The GRADE-related firmware can be installed in two ways as fallows:
- Using web Interface
- Using Winflash
Installing GRADE Firmware Through Web Interface
Perform the following procedure to install GRADE-related firmware using Web Interface:
- Download the flash file from SISweb. Once the file has been downloaded to a folder location, use a standard file extraction tool to extract the files from the ZIP or FL2 file.
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Illustration 3 g06305692 - Right-clicking the file will often show the file extraction option available when a file extraction tool is installed on a PC. Right click and select "Extract All...".
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Illustration 4 g06305694 Extracting files - Allow all files to be extracted from the folder.
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Illustration 5 g06305696 "DataImages" subfolder - When the file extraction process is completed, ensure that the critical firmware data files are located in the "DataImages" folder. Refer to Illustration 5 for the example of "5406728V00.ZIP" in the "5406728" folder including "5406728V00.SG6" in the "DataImages" subfolder.
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Illustration 6 g06305698 Web interface - Access the Web interface.
The "Web Interface" may be accessed in several ways. The two most common methods are through an onboard TD520 GRADE display with a "Web Interface" application icon or through accessing the Service Dashboard in Caterpillar Electronic Technician (CAT ET) where a GRADE option is provided to access the web interface on the PC.
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Illustration 7 g06310106 "MACHINE SUMMARY" screen - The "MACHINE SUMMARY" screen will appear after login to the Web Interface. Refer to Illustration 7.
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Illustration 8 g06310987 "Send Message" screen - Select the "Onboard Devices" under the "MONITOR" menu and press the lock icon to secure access to change parameters on the EC520 controller.
When the lock icon is pressed, the option to send an "Unlock Request" will appear. Send the request to receive approval to change parameters. Refer to Illustration 8.
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Illustration 9 g06310991 Available firmware version screen - Once access has been approved to change parameters, the drop-down arrow can be pressed to see if there are any available firmware versions already on the EC520 controller for applying to a device. If there are no "Available Firmware" versions loaded already, press the "Add Firmware" button to upload a firmware file to the EC520 controller. Refer to Illustration 9.
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Illustration 10 g06311380 Accessing a USB file - The SG6 extension (or S extension) file can be selected by accessing a USB with the file on the USB. Choose a file to upload to select the SG6 or S extension. Refer to Illustration 10.
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Illustration 11 g06311386 Progress popup screen - The file will upload to the EC520 controller for a period. A popup will appear showing the progress of the upload. Refer to Illustration 11.
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Illustration 12 g06311392 Applying firmware - Once the upload has completed, the file will appear under the "Available Firmware" for the System ECM. The box can be checked to select the firmware and applied to the device. Check the box to apply the firmware to the device. Select "Apply Firm...". Refer to Illustration 12.
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Illustration 13 g06311395 "Update In Progress" screen - Similar to the Upload notification, the system will show "Update In Progress" with an estimated percentage indicating the firmware update progress. Refer to Illustration 13.
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Illustration 14 g06311396 "Lost Connection" screen - After finishing the software update for the EC520 controller, the EC520 controller must power cycle. A notification of a "Lost Connection" may appear for a brief period as the system reconnects after the power cycle. Refer to Illustration 14.
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Illustration 15 g06311777 Username and password screen - Because of the EC520 controller power cycle, the Web interface will require password re-entry for any further activities in the Web interface. Enter user name and password for further activities in the Web interface. Refer to Illustration 15.
The firmware on the EC520 controller is updated at this point but when the GRADE system also uses a TD520 GRADE display with the GRADE application it is also necessary to update the GRADE application on the TD520 GRADE display.
The GRADE application is easy to update. When the GRADE application is first entered after an EC520 controller firmware update, the system self-identifies that an update is required to make the TD520 GRADE display and the EC520 controller match and updates as part of the application startup.
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Illustration 16 g06311788 Upgrade required screen Show/hide table
Illustration 17 g06311790 Install update screen - After accessing the GRADE application, press "Download" when prompted to upgrade the TD520 GRADE display. Refer to Illustration 16 and Illustration 17. The system will require that this be run twice so when the system kicks the user back to the Android operating screen the first time, simply repress the GRADE application.
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Installing GRADE Firmware Through Winflash
Perform the following procedure to install GRADE-related firmware using Winflash:
- Download the flash file from SISweb. Once the file has been downloaded to a folder location, use a standard file extraction tool to extract the files from the ZIP or FL2 file. Refer to Steps 2, through 4 of above section.
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Illustration 19 g06354659 Grade Control System (EC520) does not appear - Grade Control System (EC520 Controller) does not appear in the Winflash list, when the ports are not configured on the Network Manager.
- Port 8 must be configured for the Grade Control System (EC520) controller to be visible in Winflash.
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Illustration 20 g06354661 Configure Ports on A6N2 Network Manager - Direct Ethernet cable to service port.
- Configure Ports on A6N2 Network Manager.
- Access Product Link Service Dashboard.
- Access Product Link Service Dashboard, by selecting "Settings >> Network Configuration".
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Illustration 21 g06354662 Configure Ports on A6N2 Network Manager - Unlock the network configuration by clicking on the banner at the top right.
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Illustration 22 g06354663 Configure Ports on A6N2 network manager only - Configure Port 8 Settings.
- VLAN = 40
- Device Type = Cat GRADE Auto Detect
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Illustration 23 g06354666 Configure Ports on A6N2 network manager - Save Port Configuration and allow the system to reboot. Reboot takes a few minutes.
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Illustration 24 g06354667 Grade Control System (EC520) shows in Winflash List - Grade Control System is now visible in Winflash.
- The FL2 File from SIS web and be used to directly flash the EC520 controller through the ethernet connection.
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Illustration 25 g06354668 Selecting FL2 Flash File for EC520 in Winflash - Select the FL2 file from folder location for the Grade Control System Grade Slope Control.
- FL2 files include integrated release notes which should be shown for the file selected.
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Illustration 26 g06354670 Begin Flash for EC520 Software Update - With the FL2 files selected, the software will be flashed to the EC520 Controller when "Begin Flash" is pressed.
Note: If the Web Interface is active and an unlocked connection maintained through the Web Interface, the software update will not succeed.
Note: If the EC520 is not a blank controller and does not have any licenses associated, the software update will not succeed.
- The WinFlash progress bar will indicate the progress of the flashing process and when finished will have successfully updated the software.
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