1999/09/20 Caterpillar

VIMS-PC Version 2.4.3 MST Upgrade Now Available {7601,7620}

Usage:

5130 (5ZL, 7TJ),
5130B (4CS),
5230 (7LL) Excavators;
784B (5RK) Tractor;
785B (6HK),
785C (1HW),
789B (7EK),
789C (2BW),
793B (1HL),
793C (4AR, 4GZ) Trucks;
854G (1JW) Wheel Tractor;
992G (7HR),
994 (9YF),
994D (3TZ) Wheel Loaders

Reference: Service Magazine, July 5, 1999, Page 28; "VIMS-PC Version 2.4.2 MST Upgrade Now Available".

Reference: Service Magazine, October 5, 1998, Page 22; "VIMS-PC Version 2.4.1 MST Upgrade Now Available".

Reference: Service Magazine, February 2, 1998, Page 20; "Remaining Problems with VIMS-PC V2.4".

Reference: Service Magazine, January 5, 1998, Page 19; "VIMS-PC Version 2.4 Upgrade".

This release of VIMS-PC (Version 2.4.3) only updates the MST data files that describe machine configuration information in VIMS-PC. The main software program has not changed.

This update brings the MST data files that are listed in Table 2 up to date with the present production on-board configuration software and is required for the machines listed in Table 1.

Order Information

The Vehicle Off-board Bundle (VOB) software purchase and upgrade options Table 3 provides ordering information for the various options. The VOB will no longer be available after January 1, 2000. This may be the last update of VIMS-PC 2.X, because VIMS-PC 2.X is being replaced by VIMSpc99.

Caterpillar Information System:

1999/09/20 Front Suspension Strut Plate Will Maintain Correct Position Of Retainers {7201}

1999/09/20 Procedure to Install Rear Axle on Certain Off-Highway Trucks Has Been Changed {3278,4208}

1999/09/20 Reduced Effort All Wheel Steer Brake Pedal Available {4265,4269}

1999/09/20 Special Instruction For Rebuilding The Backhoe Loader Pin Bores Is Now Available {6101,6104,6119,6501,6502,6503,6506,6508,6515,6518,6533,7054,7222}

1999/09/20 Spacers Ease Manual Greasing Of Auto Lubrication Machines {7540}

1999/09/20 Effectivity Of Product Support Literature For Caterpillar Monitoring System {0374,7490}

1999/09/20 Belt Disposal {4150,4198}

1999/09/13 Wider Crankshaft Gear Used {1204}

1999/09/13 New 173-1530 Injector Seating Tool Group Available {0710,1290}

1999/09/13 Improved Rotor Hood Side Disk Pivot Now Available {5608,6635}

1999/09/13 New Cleanout Filters Available For Hydraulic Systems And Drive Trains {5068}

1999/09/13 Manual Fuel Priming Pump {1258}

1999/09/20 VIMSpc99 Now Available {7601}

1999/09/20 New Bolt Used To Attach Refrigerant Hoses To Compressor {1802,1808}

1999/09/20 Service Parts Now Available For Transmission Gear Group (High Speed) - (8I-4190) {3053,3061}

1999/09/27 Frame Reinforcement Increases Life In Heavy Duty Applications {7051}

1999/09/27 Flash Software Now Available {7620}

1999/09/27 New Fuel Level Sender Provides Increased Service Life {7481}

1999/09/27 Improved (Thermal Resetting) Fuse Now Included In The Longitudinal Stability Indicator Control Box - (If Equipped) {1417,7856}

1999/09/27 5 Micron Hydraulic System Filter Is Available For Telehandlers {5068,7525}

1999/09/27 New Service Information Available For Forest Products {0374,0375}

1999/09/27 Piston And Bladder Type Accumulators: Service Interval And Service Replacements {5077}

1999/10/04 New Blade Tip Cylinder Bracket Increases Wear Strip Life {5254,6174}

1999/10/04 New Shims To Improve Cab Mounting Now Available {7266}