Programming with a Service Tool
The "Security Management" function of the Cat Electronic Technician® (Cat ET) allows you to view information on the key currently in the key switch. You may also view a list of authorized keys. The authorized keys are the keys that have been programmed into the MSS.
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Security Management |
Connect a laptop computer with Cat ET to the machine that will be programmed. After the laptop computer is connected to the machine, start ET. Select the machine that has the MSS installed. Select the "Security Management" option from the "Service" menu. The "Security Management" screen will be displayed. Refer to Illustration 1.
Layout of the Screen
The "Security Management" screen has the following areas:
"Current Security ID" - The "Current Security ID" area displays the ID of the currently logged-in ID. This ID can be a Radio Frequency Identification key (RFID key) or a passcode. If the "Description", "Access Level" and "Expiration" information was not entered for the ID, these areas will be blank.
"Display Area" - The "Security Management" display area has five columns: "Security Type", "Description", "Access Level", "Expiration", and "Security ID". The information can be sorted by a column. Click the heading of the column, to sort by the information in that column. The "Description" column is the name for the key. The "Access Level" column displays the access level for the key. There are two access levels: Master and Standard. The Master Access Level gives the user the capability to add or change information without a factory password. Standard Access Level requires factory passwords to add information on keys. The "Expiration" column gives the date and the time that a key will expire. Keys expire in 6-hour increments. "Security ID" is the unique identification numbers for the key.
Push Buttons - The following push buttons are available in the "Security Management" screen: "Change", "Add", "Delete", and "View Secure Date".
"View Secure Date" will become active if a master RFID key or passcode was used to disarm MSS or if a master passcode has logged in.
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Add key information |
The "Add" push button allows you to add a key to the list of Authorized Keys.
Note: When a function requires a factory password, the "Enter Factory Passwords" box is displayed.
To add a key, perform the following steps:
Note: Adding Keys requires a key with the master access level or a factory password.
- Insert a master key for that machine in the key start switch. Turn the key to the ON position. The MSS indicator should be green.
Note: If a master key is not used, then a factory password is required.
- Turn the key to the OFF position. The MSS indicator should remain green.
- Insert the new key into the key start switch. This insertion must be done within 30 seconds of step 2. Turn the key to the ON position before the MSS indicator turns off.
- Connect a laptop computer with the Caterpillar ET to the ECM on the machine. Select the"Add Security Information" from the menu in ET.
- Select the "Security Management Option" under the Service Menu in ET.
- Press the "Add" push button. The "Add Security Information" dialog box is displayed. ID1 and ID2 will be filled with the information for the key that is in the ignition.
Note: The "ID1" field may contain a "0".
Note: Older versions of MSS will have a "Read" button. Press the "Read" button once the "Add Security Information" dialog box is displayed.
- Enter the name for the key in the "Description" box, if desired. The description may have up to 11 characters. If no description is entered, the description will default to"Sec#". The # sign indicates a number. For example, "Sec1", "Sec2","Sec...".
Note: Duplicate names for the keys in the list of keys is not advisable.
- Select the access level of the key from the "Access Level" menu.
- Select an "Expiration" button: "Disable" or "Enable"
"Disable" does not have an "Expiration Date". If "Enable" is selected, enter the "Expiration Date" and "Expiration Time" for that key.
Note: Setting a Key with "Master Level Access" to the "Enable" status with an expiration date will cause the Key with "Master Level Access" to expire. If the "Master Level Access" Key expires, you will no longer be able to use the key as a Master Level Access Key.
- Press the "OK" button to add the information for the key. The "Are you sure?" box is displayed. Press "OK" to add the key. Press "Cancel" to exit the "Add Key Information" dialog box without adding the information. Press "Help" to open on-line help for assistance.
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Change key information |
The "Change" push button allows you to change the "Description", "Access Level", or "Expiration" of a key. ID1 and ID2 cannot be changed.
Note: The "Change" push button is disabled until a key is selected from the authorized list.
Note: When a function requires a factory level security password, the "Enter Factory Passwords" dialog box is displayed.
Note: Changing Keys requires a key with the master access level or a factory password.
Perform these steps to change the key information:
- Highlight the key that you want to change. Press the "Change" push button. The "Change Key Information" dialog box is displayed.
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Double-click the key you want to change. The "Change Key Information" dialog box is displayed.
- Enter the changes you want to make. See "Adding Key Information" for more detail.
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Delete Key |
Note: You cannot delete the last master security ID. An error message will display if you attempt to delete the last master access level security ID.
Note: Deleting keys requires a key or a passcode (if also equipped) with master access level or a factory password. If you unlocked MSS with a master level access key or passcode, factory passwords will not be required.
To delete a key:
- Highlight the key you want to delete. Press the "Delete" push button. The "Are you sure?" box is displayed.
- Press "OK" if you want to delete the key. Press "Cancel" if you do not want to delete the key. You automatically return to the "Security Management" screen.
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Note: Adding Passwords requires a key or password with the master access level or a factory password.
- Insert a master key for that machine in the key start switch. Turn the key to the ON position. If a master key is not used, then a factory password is required. Alternatively a password entered through the on-screen keypad with master access can be used, if this feature is available on the machine.
- Connect a laptop computer with the Caterpillar ® Electronic Technician to the ECM on the machine. Select the "Machine Security System" from the menu in the Cat ® ET.
- Select the "Security Management Option" under the "Service Menu" in the ET.
- Press the "Add" push button. The "Add Security Information" dialog box is displayed.
- Enter the desired password into the "Password" box. Consult your User Manual for your machine for password limitations.
Note: The "ID1" field may contain a "0".
- Enter the name for the password in the "Description" box, if desired. The description may have up to 11 characters. If no description is entered, the description will default to "Sec#". The # sign indicates a number. For example, "Sec1", "Sec2", "Sec...".
Note: Duplicate names for the passwords in the list of "Security IDs" is not advisable.
- Select the access level of the password from the "Access Level" menu.
- Select an ""Expiration" button: "Disable" or "Enable". "Disable" does not have an "Expiration Date". If "Enable" is selected, enter the "Expiration Date" and "Expiration Time" for that password.
Note: Setting a password with "Master Level Access" to the "Enable" status with an expiration date will cause the password with "Master Level Access" to expire. If the "Master Level Access" password expires, you will no longer be able to use the password as a Master Level Access password.
- Press the "OK" button to add the information for the password. The "Are you sure?" box is displayed. Press "OK" to add the password. Press "Cancel" to exit the "Add Security Information" dialog box without adding the information. Press "Help" to open on-line help for assistance.
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Changing a Password |
Note: Changing Passwords requires a key or password with the master access level or a factory password.
- Insert a master key for that machine in the key start switch. Turn the key to the ON position. If a master key is not used, then a factory password is required. Alternatively a password entered through the on-screen keypad with master access can be used, if this feature is available on the machine.
- Connect a laptop computer with the Caterpillar ® Electronic Technician to the ECM on the machine. Select the "Machine Security System" from the menu in the Cat ® ET.
- Select the "Security Management Option" under the "Service Menu" in the ET.
- Press the "Change" push button. The "Change Security Information" dialog box is displayed.
- Enter the desired password into the "Password" box. Consult your User Manual for your machine for password limitations.
Note: The "ID1" field may contain a "0".
- Enter the name for the password in the "Description" box, if desired. The description may have up to 11 characters. If no description is entered, the description will default to "Sec#". The # sign indicates a number. For example, "Sec1", "Sec2", "Sec...".
Note: Duplicate names for the passwords in the list of "Security IDs" is not advisable.
- Select the access level of the password from the "Access Level" menu.
- Select an ""Expiration" button: "Disable" or "Enable". "Disable" does not have an "Expiration Date". If "Enable" is selected, enter the "Expiration Date" and "Expiration Time" for that password.
Note: Setting a password with "Master Level Access" to the "Enable" status with an expiration date will cause the password with "Master Level Access" to expire. If the "Master Level Access" password expires, you will no longer be able to use the password as a Master Level Access password.
- Press the "OK" button to add the information for the password. The "Are you sure?" box is displayed. Press "OK" to add the password. Press "Cancel" to exit the "Add Security Information" dialog box without adding the information. Press "Help" to open on-line help for assistance.
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Delete Password |
Note: You cannot delete the last master security ID. An error message will display if you attempt to delete the last master access level security ID.
Note: Deleting passwords requires a key (if also equipped) or a password with a master access level or a factory password. If you unlocked MSS with a master level access key or password, factory passwords will not be required.
To delete a password:
- Highlight the password you want to delete. Press the "Delete" push button. The "Are you sure?" box is displayed.
- Press "OK" if you want to delete the password. Press "Cancel" if you do not want to delete the password. You automatically return to the "Security Management" screen.
Printing Security ID Information
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Print Dialog Box |
The "Print Document" dialog box allows you to send a report to a file, to a printer, or to the screen. The report includes the following information:
- Source of data
- Time
- Date of report generation
- ECM connection
- List of parameter values
- Information that is unique to the function that you are printing
To print a report to a file:
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Print Icon On Tool Bar |
- Press the "Print Icon" in the upper left corner of the tool bar. See Illustration 9. The "Print Document" box is displayed.
- Press the "Print to File" button. Press "OK" to print the report. Press "Cancel" to exit the "Print Document" box without saving the file.
Note: The "Printing" box asks you to open a file, create a file, or cancel, if you do not have a file open. Choose the appropriate button to continue.
Open: Press the "Open?" push button. The "Open File Dialog" box is displayed. Highlight a file and press the "Open" push button. The "Print New Document To File" box is displayed.
New: Press the "New?" push button. Enter a new file name into the "new file name" box. Press "OK". The "Print New Document To File" dialog box is displayed.
Cancel: Press "Cancel" to exit the box. You return to the "Print Document" box.
- In the "Print New Document To File", enter a name for the document. Press "OK". The "Print to File is complete" box is displayed. Press "OK" to return to the last active screen. Press "Cancel" to exit the "Print New Document To File" box.
To print a report to the printer:
- Press the "Print Icon" in the upper left corner of the tool bar. See Illustration 9. The "Print Document" dialog box is displayed.
- Press the "Print to Printer" button and then press "OK". The "Print to Printer is Complete" box is displayed. Press "OK" to return to the last active screen. Press "Cancel" to exit the "Print Document" box.
To print a report to the screen:
- Press the "Print Icon" in the upper left corner of the tool bar. See Illustration 9. The "Print Document" box is displayed.
Show/hide table
Illustration 10 g06024372 Typical ET screen for Security Management - Press the "Print Preview" button and then press "OK". The "Print Preview Screen" is displayed. Choose the appropriate push button to aid in viewing the document. "Print" prints the report to the printer. "Next Page" views the next page of the report. "Next Page" is disabled if you are on the last page of the report. "Prev Page" views the previous page of the report. "Prev Page" is disabled if you are on the first page of the report. "Two Page" displays two pages of the report. "Zoom In" magnifies the text. "Zoom In" is disabled when the text is fully magnified. "Zoom Out" decreases the size of the text. "Zoom Out" is disabled when the text is at normal size. "Close" will exit the preview.
See Testing and Adjusting, "Configuration" to copy and save key information to a file