Machine Serial Number
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This value is utilized by the Product Link system for routing and displaying information. Please verify that the correct machine serial number is entered on any new or transferred installation. On Caterpillar machines with the new 17-character PIN, the last eight characters are used for this value. This is shown in illustration 1. The serial number cannot start with a space. Do not abbreviate the serial number. The maximum length is seventeen characters. The example "1AA00123" should not be shortened to "1AA123". Do not use uppercase "O" instead of zero "0".
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To configure this value, highlight it and select "Change" at the lower left corner of the screen. The current value will appear along with an area to enter the new value as shown in illustration 2.
DBS Machine Make Code
The DBS Machine Make Code signifies the make of the machine that Product Link is installed on. "AA" is the default code and represents a Caterpillar machine. All other manufacturers codes are determined by individual dealers. Refer to your work order or your dealer's DBS administrator for the correct code to use on non-Caterpillar machines. Only two upper-case alpha-numerics are allowed for this value.
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| Illustration 3 | g00663450 |
To configure this value, highlight it and select "Change" at the lower left corner of the screen. The current value will appear along with an area to enter the new value as shown in illustration 3.
Dealer Identification Code
The Dealer Identification Code is utilized by the Product Link system for routing and displaying information. Please verify that the correct Dealer Identification Code is entered on any new or transferred installation or the information on that machine will not be visible to the personnel in the dealership office. Up to six upper-case alpha-numerics are allowed for this value. Most machines should be registered with the ID number for the main dealership location.
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| Illustration 4 | g00663449 |
To configure this value, highlight it and select "Change" at the lower left corner of the screen. The current value will appear along with an area to enter the new value as shown in illustration 4.
PLM Enable Status
The PLM Enable Status controls whether or not the Product Link module allows messages to be sent and received. The default is enabled to allow normal operation of the system and should only be changed if required for troublehsooting diagnostic codes. By disabling the "PLM Enable Status", the Product Link module does not communicate position reports, hours, or other updates to the satellite.
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To configure this value, highlight it and select "Change" at the lower left corner of the screen. The current value will appear along with a pull-down menu to select the new value as shown in illustration 5. The choices are as follows:
- Enabled - This setting enables the PLM to send messages.
- Disabled - This setting does not allow messages to be sent.