PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR UPDATING THE PRODUCT LINK SOFTWARE ON CERTAIN 826G, 836G, 816G, 836, 826H, 836H, 816F AND 826 LANDFILL COMPACTORS Caterpillar

PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR UPDATING THE PRODUCT LINK SOFTWARE ON CERTAIN 826G, 836G, 816G, 836, 826H, 836H, 816F AND 826 LANDFILL COMPACTORS

Usage:

TEBE0293-04

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05Dec2013

(Revised 24Oct2014)

U-607

A-418

D-496

O-507

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*Before/After*	PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR UPDATING THE PRODUCT LINK SOFTWARE ON CERTAIN 826G, 836G, 816G, 836, 826H, 836H, 816F AND 826 LANDFILL COMPACTORS
7610 7620 7490 7606		PS44111

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NOTE:

Caterpillar’s obligations under this Service Letter are subject to, and shall not apply in contravention of, the laws, rules, regulations, directives, ordinances, orders, or statutes of the United States, or of any other applicable jurisdiction, without recourse or liability with respect to Caterpillar.

NOTE:

This Program must be administered either before or after failure. In either case the decision whether to apply the Program is made by the dealer. When reporting the repair, use "PS44111" as the Part Number and "7755" as the Group Number. If administered before failure, use "56" as the Warranty Claim Description Code and "T" as the SIMS Description code. If administered after failure, use "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.

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NOTE:

The information supplied in this service letter may not be valid after the termination date of this program. Do not perform the work outlined in this Service Letter after the termination date without first contacting your Caterpillar product analyst.

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NOTE:	This Revised Service Letter replaces the 05Dec2013 (Revised 18Mar2014) Service Letter. Changes have been made to the Affected Product and Termination Date.

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TERMINATION DATE

31Jan2015

PROBLEM

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There are Product Link issues relating to non-reporting devices, fuel data quality reporting, diagnostics reporting, utilization reporting, and fuel level reporting on certain 826G, 836G, 816G, 836, 826H, 836H, 816F, and 826 Landfill Compactors.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

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Model	Identification Number
*****Group 1*****
826G II	AYH00467, 471, 510, 530, 550, 557, 591, 626, 639-640, 671, 689, 712, 714
836G	BRL00270, 272, 279, 283, 292, 294, 304, 311, 321-323, 336, 338, 348, 351, 354, 362, 368, 376, 380, 401, 407, 414, 417-418, 426, 429, 441-443, 448-449, 451, 455, 462, 476-477, 489, 491-492, 494, 496-497, 503, 509, 515, 522, 524, 526, 75002, 75008

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*****Group 2*****
826G	7LN00145, 184, 290, 473, 482, 524, 569, 587, 622, 702, 706, 723, 730, 734, 738-739, 773

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*****Group 3*****
816F	BMR00425
836	3RL00095 7FR00361, 426, 429, 75005
836G	7MZ00281, 412, 441, 447, 457, 462, 470, 475, 489-490, 75002-75006, 75009
836K	TWZ00250, 412

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*******Group 4*******

836H

BXD00239, 241, 244, 246-247, 249-250, 259-263, 270, 279, 281-283, 288-289, 295, 297, 299, 301, 305-306, 308, 311, 313-315, 320, 322, 326, 342-344, 346, 349-351, 357-358, 366-367, 372, 374, 379, 384, 386, 393, 398, 403-406, 408, 412, 422-424, 431, 433-435, 447, 466-470, 473, 475, 481-483, 485-486, 490, 496-497, 512, 609, 616-617, 622, 624, 629-633, 635-637, 639-641, 646-647, 649-650, 654-655, 657, 659, 661, 666-670, 673, 675-676, 678, 680, 683, 685, 687-691, 693-694, 698, 701, 704-705, 707, 709-711, 713-714, 716, 718, 720-727, 729-732, 734-735, 737-738, 740-743, 745-746, 748, 750-751, 754, 759-760, 764, 767, 769-770, 774-778, 782-784, 788, 794, 796, 799-800, 802-803, 805-807, 812-813, 1000, 1005, 1008, 1012, 1014, 1016-1018, 1020-1022, 1025, 1029-1030, 1033, 1039, 1042-1043, 1047-1048, 1050, 1052, 1057, 1059-1060, 1064, 1066-1067, 1069-1074, 1076-1077, 1083-1084, 1201-1202, 1205, 1209, 1214-1216, 1219-1221, 1225-1227, 1230, 1236, 1239, 1241-1242, 1244-1245, 1247-1251, 1253

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*****Group 5*****
826H	AWF00223, 225, 238, 281-282, 288, 294, 304, 308, 353, 396, 419, 439, 458, 462, 464, 470, 480, 485, 489, 508, 518-519, 521, 524-525, 528-529, 531-532, 535, 551-552, 555-557, 564, 567, 584-585, 593-594, 605-606, 608-610, 616, 621, 624, 634, 637-639, 645, 649-651, 665, 669-672, 682-683, 685, 696, 699-700, 705, 710, 713, 715, 724, 726, 730-731, 735, 737, 745-746, 754, 767-768, 774, 789, 814, 75002

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*****Group 6*****
816F	BZR00244, 276, 278, 312, 327-328, 370, 383, 389

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*****Group 7*****
826C	87X00542, 1512

PARTS NEEDED

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Qty	Part Number	Description
*****Group 1*****
1	1P6522	GROMMET
3	3S2093	STRAP-CABLE
8	5C2890	NUT-HEX
1	7K1181	STRAP-CABLE
2	8B9294	SPACER
2	8T4138	BOLT-HEX HEAD
10	8T4205	WASHER-HARD
2	8T4223	WASHER-HARD
3	8T4910	BOLT-HEX HEAD
2	1305300	CLIP
1	1927969	CHANNEL AS.
1	3363566	PL121SR Software (Digital)
1	3381132	LAMP GP-BASIC
1	3788630	PLATE
2	3812491	FAN AS
1	3812492	CASE AS
1	4281119	HARNESS AS
1	4341356	PL121SR Software (Digital)
1	4426441	PL522 Software
1	4452631	PL300 Software
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 18% of dealership population. This is an initial order recommendation only, and the ultimate responsibility for ordering the total number of parts needed to satisfy the program lies with the dealer.
*****Group 2*****
1	2524503	EMS III Hardware
1	2727039	EMS III Software
1	3363566	PL121SR Software (Digital)
1	4341356	PL121SR Software (Digital)
1	4426441	PL522 Software
1	4452631	PL300 Software
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 18% of dealership population. This is an initial order recommendation only, and the ultimate responsibility for ordering the total number of parts needed to satisfy the program lies with the dealer.
*****Group 3*****
1	3363566	PL121SR Software (Digital)
1	4341356	PL121SR Software (Digital)
1	4426441	PL522 Software
1	4452631	PL300 Software
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 18% of dealership population. This is an initial order recommendation only, and the ultimate responsibility for ordering the total number of parts needed to satisfy the program lies with the dealer.
*****Group 4*****
1	1P6522	GROMMET
3	3S2093	STRAP-CABLE
8	5C2890	NUT-HEX
1	7K1181	STRAP-CABLE
2	8B9294	SPACER
2	8T4138	BOLT-HEX HEAD
10	8T4205	WASHER-HARD
2	8T4223	WASHER-HARD
3	8T4910	BOLT-HEX HEAD
2	1305300	CLIP
1	1927969	CHANNEL AS.
1	3363566	PL121SR Software (Digital)
1	3381132	LAMP GP-BASIC
1	3788630	PLATE
1	3809759	EMS III Software
2	3812491	FAN AS
1	3812492	CASE AS
1	4281119	HARNESS AS
1	4341356	PL121SR Software (Digital)
1	4426441	PL522 Software
1	4452631	PL300 Software
1	4470885	Engine Software
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 18% of dealership population. This is an initial order recommendation only, and the ultimate responsibility for ordering the total number of parts needed to satisfy the program lies with the dealer.
*****Group 5*****
1	1P6522	GROMMET
3	3S2093	STRAP-CABLE
8	5C2890	NUT-HEX
1	7K1181	STRAP-CABLE
2	8B9294	SPACER
2	8T4138	BOLT-HEX HEAD
10	8T4205	WASHER-HARD
2	8T4223	WASHER-HARD
3	8T4910	BOLT-HEX HEAD
2	1305300	CLIP
1	1927969	CHANNEL AS.
1	3363566	PL121SR Software (Digital)
1	3381132	LAMP GP-BASIC
1	3788630	PLATE
1	3809759	EMS III Software
2	3812491	FAN AS
1	3812492	CASE AS
1	4281119	HARNESS AS
1	4341356	PL121SR Software (Digital)
1	4426441	PL522 Software
1	4452631	PL300 Software
1	4470886	Engine Software
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 18% of dealership population. This is an initial order recommendation only, and the ultimate responsibility for ordering the total number of parts needed to satisfy the program lies with the dealer.
*****Group 6*****
1	3363566	PL121SR Software (Digital)
1	3599199	Transmission Software
1	4341356	PL121SR Software (Digital)
1	4426441	PL522 Software
1	4452631	PL300 Software
1	4470882	Engine Software
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 18% of dealership population. This is an initial order recommendation only, and the ultimate responsibility for ordering the total number of parts needed to satisfy the program lies with the dealer.
*****Group 7*****
1	3363566	PL121SR Software (Digital)
1	3809759	EMS III Software
1	4341356	PL121SR Software (Digital)
1	4397190	Engine Software
1	4426441	PL522 Software
1	4452631	PL300 Software
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 18% of dealership population. This is an initial order recommendation only, and the ultimate responsibility for ordering the total number of parts needed to satisfy the program lies with the dealer.

ACTION REQUIRED

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Update the software on the machine.

Caterpillar Electronic Technician (ET) 2013B and VIMSpc 2011A or newer should be used to perform these software updates.

Note: create a full Product Status Report (PSR) and ECM replacement files for the machine before performing the updates as some configurations and settings could be erased during the software installation process. This will allow a point of reference to restore the settings of the machine after the update.

Refer to the attached Rework Procedure.

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SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES

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Product smu/age whichever comes first	Caterpillar		Dealer Suggested		Customer Suggested
Product smu/age whichever comes first	Parts %	Labor Hrs%	Parts %	Labor Hrs%	Parts %	Labor Hrs%
*****Group 1*****
0-180000 hrs, 0-240 mo	100.0%	100.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%

NOTE: This is a 3.5-hour job for Group 1

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Product smu/age whichever comes first	Caterpillar		Dealer Suggested		Customer Suggested
Product smu/age whichever comes first	Parts %	Labor Hrs%	Parts %	Labor Hrs%	Parts %	Labor Hrs%
*****Group 2*****
0-180000 hrs, 0-240 mo	100.0%	100.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%

NOTE: This is a 1.0-hour job for Group 2

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Product smu/age whichever comes first	Caterpillar		Dealer Suggested		Customer Suggested
Product smu/age whichever comes first	Parts %	Labor Hrs%	Parts %	Labor Hrs%	Parts %	Labor Hrs%
*****Group 3*****
0-180000 hrs, 0-240 mo	100.0%	100.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%

NOTE: This is a 1.0-hour job for Group 3

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Product smu/age whichever comes first	Caterpillar		Dealer Suggested		Customer Suggested
Product smu/age whichever comes first	Parts %	Labor Hrs%	Parts %	Labor Hrs%	Parts %	Labor Hrs%
*****Group 4*****
0-180000 hrs, 0-240 mo	100.0%	100.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%

NOTE: This is a 4.0-hour job for Group 4

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Product smu/age whichever comes first	Caterpillar		Dealer Suggested		Customer Suggested
Product smu/age whichever comes first	Parts %	Labor Hrs%	Parts %	Labor Hrs%	Parts %	Labor Hrs%
*****Group 5*****
0-180000 hrs, 0-240 mo	100.0%	100.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%

NOTE: This is a 4.0-hour job for Group 5

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Product smu/age whichever comes first	Caterpillar		Dealer Suggested		Customer Suggested
Product smu/age whichever comes first	Parts %	Labor Hrs%	Parts %	Labor Hrs%	Parts %	Labor Hrs%
*****Group 6*****
0-180000 hrs, 0-240 mo	100.0%	100.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%

NOTE: This is a 1.5-hour job for Group 6

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Product smu/age whichever comes first	Caterpillar		Dealer Suggested		Customer Suggested
Product smu/age whichever comes first	Parts %	Labor Hrs%	Parts %	Labor Hrs%	Parts %	Labor Hrs%
*****Group 7*****
0-180000 hrs, 0-240 mo	100.0%	100.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%

NOTE: This is a 1.5-hour job for Group 7

PARTS DISPOSITION

Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.

Rework Procedure

Before going to machine:

1. Ensure you have all the applicable parts and tools need as called out in the Parts Needed for the Affected Product group before going to the machine. This will include downloading software from SIS Web.

2. Launch SIS Web and ensure that the flash file called out in the Parts Needed is the latest flash file part number. A newer flash file part number may be available.

Note: When the machine serial number is entered to retrieve the latest Product Link software from SIS WEB, it is possible that the displayed flash file may be out of date.

A list of the latest Product Link flash files, can be found at the "Service Technician's Toolbox" web page found by going to the Service Software Files search on SISweb. See Image1.1.1.

Image1.1.1

Update Procedure:

1. For machines in group 2: follow the instructions outlined in REHS7365 to replace the Caterpillar Monitoring System display and updates its software.

2a. For machines in groups 1, 4 and 5: replace the 142-8620 Condenser Fan As with a 381-2491 Condenser Fan As as outlined in REHS8441.

2b. If the machine is equipped with a 248-2985 Warning Beacon, replace it with a 338-1132 Warning Beacon according to REHS8440.

2c. Locate the antennae correctly according to REHS8451.

3. Before updating the software run a Product Status Report (PSR) and save the report for reference.

4. Before updating the software, save ECM replacement files for each ECM to be updated (in Cat ET: Use Service -> Copy Configuration -> ECM Replacement, click yes to load from ECM, select ECM then save to file. To do the next ECM click Load from ECM then Save to file).

Note: Failure to create ECM replacement files could result in a loss of configuration information which could require DSN assistance and create unnecessary machine downtime.

4. Refer to Image 1.2.1 below to find the flash file to load into the Product Link ECM. Look at the "VIMS Main Module" parameters in the PSR and look at the last two letters in the "ECM Serial Number". These characters are unique to the type of Product Link device on the machine.

Image1.2.1

Note: If the machine is equipped with a PL321SR, the radio (PL121SR) must also be updated. To update the radio, make sure the Product Link ECM is selected, and access ?Subsystem Module Programming? under the Service menu as shown in Image 1.3.1. Select the correct flash file by checking the range of the DQ serial number. Please reference RENR7911 for more detailed instructions.

Image1.3.1

5. Reload the updated ECMs with their respective ECM replacement files to ensure that no configurations or calibrations are lost.

6. If the machine is equipped with a PL522 device, submit a case through the Product Link support portal to to schedule a timeslot to have the radio flashed over the air after updating the Product Link software. The machine will need to be on during the update to ensure a successful flash over the air.