Medium L and M Series Wheel Loaders Cat Production Measurement Application on Machines Equipped with Product Link: PLE631 or PLE641 Caterpillar

Note: Not all equipment has a configuration file created. If a configuration file is needed, there is a document in dealer.cat.com/PL in the "Service Technicians Toolbox" that matches up which configuration files have been created for that equipment. If a configuration file is needed for a specific installation, make the request for the new configuration file through the DSN process.

Configuration files are specified to the piece of equipment that the PLE641 or the PLE631 system is installed on. Configuration files are available for product built with the PLE641 or the PLE631 system in the SIS web "Service Software Files" section. Configuration files can be used for several reasons depending on the installation of the equipment. Listed below are the uses for configuration files based on subscription.

Configurations are required for using the PLE601 Network Manager as a Modbus interface. Configurations are required for receiving "Engine Status Parameters", and "Snapshots" in the user interface. Configurations may be used to modify the behavior of the Product Link device regarding "Sync Clock" on some machines.

Note: If the data link health appears to be affected with the addition of the Product Link device, try removing the configuration file from the Network Manager. Refer to Systems Operation Troubleshooting Testing and Adjusting, UENR5823, "Configuration File - Uninstall" for further details and contact the DSN.

Web Configuration Home Page

The "Web Configuration" home page is accessed by attaching the 425-6889 Cable As to the PLE601 harness, and a laptop. Once a connection is made, the user can use the following Steps to access the "Web Configuration" home page.

There are two ways to connect to the "Web Configuration" home page, the first is through the "Browse Network Devices" option in 2014C or newer Cat ET. The other is through the Cat ECM Finder application that can be downloaded from https://dealer.cat.com/PL.

The URL for the "Web Configuration Home Page" that is embedded in the PLE601 Network Manager is http://165.26.78.1.

1. Connect to the Product Link device with the 425-6889 Cable As.

2. Open Cat ET.
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3. In the "Utilities" option, select "Browse Product Network Devices". Refer to Illustration 1.

4. In the "Network Devices" drop-down menu, select your laptops wired Ethernet port. This selection may vary based on operating system and laptop.
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5. Detect ECMs on the Ethernet Datalink by using the "Detect" button. Refer to Illustration 2.
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6. Once ECMs are detected, select an ECM and then click the "Launch" button. Clicking the "Launch" button will launch the "Web Configuration" home page into your preferred network browser.

Cat Production Measurement Application

The Cat Production Measurement application screen is accessible through the MWL tab at the top of the VIMSpc Home Screen. The Cat Production Measurement application screen has the following tabs:

• Printer

• Edit/Delete

Note: A key cycle is needed for changes made to the list to be shown in the information display.

Printer

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Service Dashboard screen

To access the Printer Web Configuration page, choose "Machine Configuration" from the service dashboard. Then select "Printer Web Configuration" to configure the settings.

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Printer - The "Printer Web Configuration" screen is where the following printer tickets settings are configured:

General Settings

• "Header Blank Lines:" Adjusts the amount of blank space at the top of a ticket. The default value is 1. The value range is 0 to 25.

• "Trailer Blank Lines:" Adjusts the amount of blank space at the end of a ticket. The default value is 4. The value range is 0 to 25.

• "Date Format" Allows the user to select the preferred date format.

• "Separator Character" Selects the type of character to use as a separator on tickets.

• "Validate Configuration"- Validates the configuration of the printer settings.

• "Cancel Changes"- Allows the user to cancel any changes that were made to the printer settings.

Material Report Settings

• "Reset Time:" Allows the user to enable or disable the reset time function.

Truck Ticket Settings

• "Print Copies:" Sets the number of copies that will be printed. The default number of tickets printed is 1. The value range is 0 to 3.

• "Header Lines 1 through 3:" Allows for customization of the first three lines of a printer ticket. The value range for each line is 0 to 25 characters.

• "Truck Ticket Number:" Allows the user to assign a ticket number for identification.

Truck tickets may contain the following information options:

• Header

• Bucket Weight

• Truck Weight

• Truck ID

• Material ID

• Operator ID

• Time

Truck Report Settings

• "Reset Time:" Allows the user to enable or disable the reset time function.

Note: The time can be adjusted using Cat Electronic Technician.