Landfill Compactors, Soil Compactors, Wheel Dozers, and Wheel Loaders VIMSTM 3G Caterpillar

Machine Configuration

The Cat^® Electronic Technician (Cat ET) service tool is used to access the configuration screen. A message on Cat ET guides the user through the procedure. See Troubleshooting, "Service Tools" for more information about required tools.

An Electronic Control Module (ECM) must be configured when replaced and before a calibration can be started.

A check of the configuration screen can help resolve machine component problems. Component problems can be identified as one of the following:

• Component is not installed

• Component is installed but a change to the installation is needed to correct a problem

Follow these instructions to access the configuration screen:

1. Connect the communications adapter and the computer to the diagnostic service tool connector.

2. Start Cat ET.

3. Select "File".

4. Go to "Select ECM".

5. Choose the desired ECM.

6. Go to the "Service" menu.

7. Select "Configuration".

8. Click "OK".

Certain operations and characteristics can be changed for attachments or preferences.

Configure the VIMS^TM 3G Outputs

Use Cat ET to configure the VIMS^TM 3G outputs.

Procedure

1. Connect a laptop computer with Cat ET to the machine service connector via the communication adapter.

2. Turn the disconnect key and the keyswitch to the ON position.

3. Start Cat ET.

4. Establish communication with the machine.
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   Select "Service".

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   Select "Configuration F5".

5. In the service menu, select the "Configuration" option or press the "F5" key.

   This action will display the "Configuration" screen. See Illustration 3.

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   Typical VIMS 3G parameters

6. Select the parameter.

7. Click the "Change" button that is located on the configuration screen.

   The change function will display a dialog box.

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8. Click the down arrow on the right-hand side of the dialog box.

   This action will display the available settings for the parameter.

9. Highlight the new value.

10. Click the "OK" button.

    This action will cause Cat ET to display the following message:

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11. Click the "Yes" button to change the parameter setting or the "No" button to cancel the change.