MSS3s Machine Security System Caterpillar


Product Identification Number - Program

Usage:

120G 11W
This procedure allows you to input or change the Product Identification Number ("Product ID").

Note: If the correct "product ID" has not been entered into the MSS, you will be unable to obtain a factory password.

  1. Connect a laptop computer with the Caterpillar ® ET to the machine via the communication adapter.

  2. Place an electronic key with master level access in the key start switch.

  3. Turn the electronic key to the "ON" position.

  4. Start the Electronic Technician and establish communications with the MSS3s ECM.

  5. Select the "Configuration" option from the "Service" Menu or press the "F5" key. This selection will display the "Configuration" screen.


    Illustration 1g01097217

  6. Select the "Product ID" selection that is displayed on the "Configuration" screen.

  7. Click on the "Change" button that is located on the "Configuration" screen. This button will display a dialog box.


    Illustration 2g01097232

  8. Enter the "Product ID" of the machine. The "Product ID" must have 8 digits. The "Product ID" must be formatted as 3 alphanumeric characters and 5 numbers for a total of 8 digits. Refer to item (4) in Illustration 3.

    Note: Use the "Product ID" of MSS99999 for Non-Caterpillar machines.

    Note: First Quarter 2001, the Caterpillar Product Identification Number (PIN) changed from 8 characters to 17 characters. The "Product ID" that is required by the Machine Security System is the last 8 digits. Refer to Item (4) in illustration 3.



    Illustration 3g00860618
    (1) Caterpillar's World Manufacturing Code (characters 1 - 3)
    (2) Machine description (characters 4 - 8)
    (3) Check character (character 9)
    (4) Machine Indicator Section (MIS) or Product Sequence Number (characters 10 - 17). These characters were previously referred to as the Serial Number.

  9. Click on the "OK" button. This button will cause the ET to display the following message.


    Illustration 4g01097279

  10. Click on the "Yes" button in order to change the "Product ID". Or you can click the "No" button to cancel the change of the "Product ID".

    If you enter an invalid "product ID", The ET will display the following message.



Illustration 5g01097220

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