RENR2630-04

June 2006

Systems Operation
784C, 785B, 785C, 789B, 789C, 793B,
793C, 793D, 797 and 797B Off-Highway
Truck/Tractors Vital Information
Management System (VIMS)
FDB1-Up (Machine)
6HK479-Up (Machine)
7EK278-Up (Machine)
1HL195-Up (Machine)
JSM1-Up (Machine)
4AR1-Up (Machine)
CBR1-Up (Machine)
1HW1-Up (Machine)
2BW303-Up (Machine)
5YW1-Up (Machine)
APX1-Up (Machine)
ATY1-Up (Machine)
2PZ102-Up (Machine)
5AZ1-Up (Machine)
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Important Safety Information

Most accidents that involve product operation, maintenance and repair are caused by failure to observe
basic safety rules or precautions. An accident can often be avoided by recognizing potentially hazardous
situations before an accident occurs. A person must be alert to potential hazards. This person should also
have the necessary training, skills and tools to perform these functions properly.
Improper operation, lubrication, maintenance or repair of this product can be dangerous and
could result in injury or death.
Do not operate or perform any lubrication, maintenance or repair on this product, until you have
read and understood the operation, lubrication, maintenance and repair information.
Safety precautions and warnings are provided in this manual and on the product. If these hazard warnings
are not heeded, bodily injury or death could occur to you or to other persons.
The hazards are identified by the “Safety Alert Symbol” and followed by a “Signal Word” such as
“DANGER”, “WARNING” or “CAUTION”. The Safety Alert “WARNING” label is shown below.

The meaning of this safety alert symbol is as follows:

Attention! Become Alert! Your Safety is Involved.
The message that appears under the warning explains the hazard and can be either written or pictorially
presented.
Operations that may cause product damage are identified by “NOTICE” labels on the product and in
this publication.
Caterpillar cannot anticipate every possible circumstance that might involve a potential hazard.
The warnings in this publication and on the product are, therefore, not all inclusive. If a tool,
procedure, work method or operating technique that is not specifically recommended by Caterpillar
is used, you must satisfy yourself that it is safe for you and for others. You should also ensure that
the product will not be damaged or be made unsafe by the operation, lubrication, maintenance or
repair procedures that you choose.
The information, specifications, and illustrations in this publication are on the basis of information that
was available at the time that the publication was written. The specifications, torques, pressures,
measurements, adjustments, illustrations, and other items can change at any time. These changes can
affect the service that is given to the product. Obtain the complete and most current information before you
start any job. Caterpillar dealers have the most current information available.

When replacement parts are required for this

product Caterpillar recommends using Caterpil-
lar replacement parts or parts with equivalent
specifications including, but not limited to, phys-
ical dimensions, type, strength and material.

Failure to heed this warning can lead to prema-

ture failures, product damage, personal injury or
death.
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents Index Section

Index ................................................................... 109
Systems Operation Section
General Information ................................................ 4
Normal Operation ................................................... 9
Service Operations ............................................... 10
Attachment Code - Configure ............................... 12
Data Logger - Reset ............................................. 12
Data Logger - Start/Stop ....................................... 13
Display Backlighting - Set ..................................... 13
Display Contrast - Set ........................................... 13
Display Language - Set ........................................ 14
Display Units - Set ................................................ 14
Event - Configure .................................................. 14
Event Acknowledged - Show ................................ 16
Event List - Show .................................................. 16
Event Statistics - Show ......................................... 17
Lubrication Interval - Set ....................................... 17
Lubrication Manual - Start ..................................... 18
Machine Status - Show ......................................... 18
Odometer - Set ..................................................... 19
Resettable Totals - Reset ...................................... 19
Resettable Totals - Show ...................................... 20
Road Analysis Control Sensitivity - Set ................ 20
Service Lamp - Reset ........................................... 21
Service Lamp - Set ............................................... 22
Snapshot Trigger - Configure ................................ 24
System Self Test ................................................... 26
Truck Payload - Calibrate ..................................... 27
Truck Payload - Configure .................................... 27
VIMS Snapshot - Start .......................................... 28
Warning Operation ................................................ 29
Truck Payload System (TPS) General
Information .......................................................... 31
Component Descriptions ...................................... 33
VIMS Electronic Control Module ........................... 33
Display Modules ................................................... 37
Quad Gauge Module ............................................ 38
Speedometer/Tachometer Module ........................ 39
Message Center Module ....................................... 39
Keypad .................................................................. 45
OK Key ................................................................. 46
Gauge Key ............................................................ 46
Arrow Keys ........................................................... 47
ID Key ................................................................... 47
Function Keys ....................................................... 48
Numeric Keys ....................................................... 48
Switches ............................................................... 49
Sensors ................................................................. 51
Data Connectors ................................................... 53
Action Lamp .......................................................... 54
Action Alarm ......................................................... 54
Payload Lamps ..................................................... 55
Service Lamp ........................................................ 55
Related Components ............................................ 56
Parameters ........................................................... 57
Glossary of Terms ................................................. 98
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General Information
SMCS Code: 7601; 7603

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Illustration 1

Typical block diagram of the Vital Information

Management System (VIMS)
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• Abnormal machine conditions and/or incorrect

operation of the machine are identified. The
diagnosis of these abnormal conditions will allow
the operator to modify the operation of the machine
in order to correct the problem. The service
technician is able to schedule maintenance for
the machine if the condition is not related to the
operation of the machine.

• Prognostic information that can help predict

potential problems before failures can occur.
This allows the maintenance of the machine to
be scheduled during the preventive maintenance
servicing interval.
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Illustration 2 The components of the typical VIMS are listed below:
VIMS display components.
(1) Gauge cluster module • VIMS electronic control module
(2) Speedometer/tachometer module
(3) Message center module
(4) Alert indicator
• VIMS keypad module
(5) Data logging indicator
(6) Gauges • Display components
(7) Tachometer
(8) Ground speed readout
(9) Actual gear indicator
• Switches
(10) Message area
(11) Universal gauge • Sensors
(12) Gauge warning area
• Solenoids
• Payload lamps
• Warning lamps
• Warning alarm
Data Links

The VIMS communicates with other electronic

controls on the machine and the VIMS communicates
with systems off the machine through the data links.
The five VIMS data links are listed below:
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Illustration 3 Cat Data Link – This two wire data link allows
VIMS keypad module communication between the VIMS electronic control
(13) “Gauge” Key module and other machine control systems.
(14) Key pressed indicator
(15) Backward arrow key Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Data Link – This
(16) Forward arrow key four wire data link allows communication between the
VIMS electronic control module and all of the display
The Vital Information Management System (VIMS) is components except the keypad.
a state-of-the-art onboard system with the following
features: Keypad Data Link – This two wire data link allows
communication between the VIMS electronic control
• Machine systems are monitored for the operator. module and the keypad.

• Payload productivity information is measured by RS-232 Data Link (Service Tool) – This serial
the system and stored in onboard memory. This three wire data link allows communication between
information can be downloaded later for analysis. the VIMS electronic control module and the service
tool (laptop computer).
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RS-232 Data Link (Broadcast) – This serial
three-wire data link allows communication between
the VIMS electronic control module and other off
board systems (non service tool). Onboard data can
be passed from the machine hands free if a user
supplied system such as radio telemetry is connected
to this port.
Data
The Vital Information Management System uses four
types of data. The four types of data are listed here:
Sensed – Data is read from the sensors and the
switches. The sensors and the switches communicate
with the VIMS electronic control module.
Internal – The data is generated within the VIMS
electronic control module. The date and time are
examples of internal data.
Communicated – The data is received through
the Cat Data Link from other machine systems. For
example, the engine speed is received through the
Cat Data Link from the electronic engine control.
Calculated – Data mathematically determined by
the VIMS electronic control module. For example, the
event duration is calculated and stored in the event
list.
Events
Table 1
EVENTS
Data Event System Event
Filters Open Sensor Circuits, etc.
Temperature Calibration
Possible Machine Damage
Performance (Payload)
The operator is alerted to the existence of all
abnormal machine conditions by VIMS. All abnormal
machine conditions are called data events. A high
engine coolant temperature is an example of a data
event. The operator is alerted to problems in the
VIMS electronic control module and other electronic
modules on the machine. The diagnostic type of
electronic system failures are called system events.
The signal voltage of the coolant temperature sensor
that is above normal is an example of a system event.
Stored VIMS event (data and system) information
is used to assist service personnel with machine
maintenance and troubleshooting.
Data events are related to a machine system.
The operator needs to RESPOND to this event
in most cases. For example, the operator needs
to modify operation in order to cool the converter
oil temperature when the temperature is too high.
When such an event is present, pressing the “F1”
key will show more information. The operator is
shown additional information on the second line of
the message center. During temperature warnings,
the “F1” key will cause the display to show the actual
temperature of the machine system.
Problems with the electrical system of the machine
are called SYSTEM events. SYSTEM events require
a service technician to MAKE A REPAIR. When a
diagnostic code is present, pressing the “F1” key will
display the MID, the CID and the FMI. When a MID
for a different system is displayed in place of a MID
for VIMS, refer to the applicable Service Manual for
that electronic control.
Note: Multiple events for a single machine condition
may occur. The Vital Information Management
System can determine if the actual cause of a stored
event is due to a faulty component or a true abnormal
condition.
Feature Variations
The same VIMS operates on a variety of different
machines. All the possible VIMS functions are
not performed on every machine. Configuration
software is used in order to identify the type of VIMS
machine. The configuration software also identifies
the available VIMS functions.
The quantity of VIMS display components and the
type of available indications are listed here:
• Quad gauge modules (1) are used to
show changing machine conditions.
Speedometer/tachometer modules (2) are
used to show changing machine conditions.
Tachometer gauge (7) shows engine speed (RPM)
information. Gauges (6) display information such
as the temperature, the pressure and the level.
• One two-digit gear readout (9) per
speedometer/tachometer module shows
the actual transmission gear and the direction
information.
• One three-digit speed readout (8) per
speedometer/tachometer module shows the
ground speed information (“[MPH (km/h)]”).
• One alert indicator (4) per message center module
shows that an event has been detected and the
event is present.
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• One data logging indicator (5) per message center
module shows that the data logger is active and
the data logger was activated from the keypad.
• One universal gauge (11) per message center
module (3). The value of the parameter that is
displayed on message area (10) will be indicated
by the universal gauge.
• One message area (10) per message center
module. The parameter name, status and operator
instructions are information that is displayed on
the message area.
The type of indications and the quantity of indications
that are used in the VIMS display area will vary
according to the application. All the indications that
are used in the VIMS display area may not be used
on every machine. A machine may use one or two
of the message center modules. In addition to the
indications that are listed above, the action lamp
and the action alarm indicate the severity (warning
category) of a problem. The service indicator lamp
alerts the service technician of an event that has
occurred. The service indicator lamp indicates that
the event is present.
Diagnostic information is stored for all system
events even if the event is not present at the time of
troubleshooting. A lap top personal computer (PC)
is used as the VIMS service tool. Refer to the Vital
Information Management System VIMSpc Users
Manual, FEB0047 for additional information.
Stored Data
The occurrence of certain VIMS events and real
time machine conditions are recorded in onboard
VIMS memory. The information is organized into
seven categories. This information is used to analyze
problems with the machine. The information is
typically used at a later date by service technicians
or management. The seven categories of information
are listed here:
Event List/Summary List – The event list is a record
of stored events that have occurred on the machine.
Not all events are stored. The record contains the
last 500 events (data or system) that are listed in
chronological order. This means that the events are
listed in the order of occurrence. The newest events
appear at the top of the list. The event list transfers
the oldest data into the “event summary list” when the
event list exceeds 500 records. The “event summary
list” is composed of the first five occurrences, the last
five occurrences and the worst five occurrences that
are recorded for any of the “data events”. The “event
summary list” is limited to storing only 500 records.
“System events” can be identified by the diagnostic
codes (MID, CID and FMI).
All other events are “data events”. The event list is
accessible from the message center or with VIMSpc.
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Note: All events that contain diagnostic information
(MID, CID and FMI) are the diagnostic type of system
events. Not all events without diagnostic information
(MID, CID and FMI) are data events. An example of
a system event without diagnostic codes is an open
wire in the hydraulic oil level circuit. Remember that
the circuit of a switch (2 wire) (open switch) can
report a true condition that relates to a parameter.
This same switch (2 wire) can indicate a system
failure (open wire) but the failure is reported as low
hydraulic oil level.
Snapshot – The Snapshot stores a segment of
history in real time for all parameters (channels)
at a one second interval. The snapshot relates to
a set of predefined events. A snapshot is triggered
automatically for a severe event. The snapshot is
then stored in memory. The configuration software
designates the events that are considered to be
severe events. The keypad can be used to initiate a
snapshot manually. A snapshot consists of a “flight
recording” of all the parameters that describe the
system conditions. The snapshot records data from
five minutes before the event to one minute after
the event. This strategy is applied to snapshots that
are triggered immediately after key ON. However,
a portion of the five minutes of data that occurred
prior to the event that triggered this snapshot was
actually captured prior to turning the key start switch
OFF. This data may have been stored hours or days
before the event that triggered the snapshot.
The VIMS has the capability of storing two sets of
snapshot information. If a snapshot is in the process
of being recorded and a second snapshot is triggered
the second snapshot is ignored.
The snapshot is accessible only with the VIMSpc.
Data Logger – The data logger captures all the
parameters (channels) that are monitored by the
VIMS. The data logger is recorded in real time at one
second intervals. The operation of the data logger is
similar to the snapshot. However, the data logger can
not be triggered automatically. The manual triggering
of the data logger can only be done by VIMSpc or the
keypad. The logger can be started and stopped with
a total recording time of 30 minutes.
The information that is recorded by the data logger
is accessible only with VIMSpc. The data logger can
be reset by VIMSpc or the keypad.
Note: Truck payload cycle data (time and date) can
be used as basic information of data logger in place
of this data logger.
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Trends – Trend information consists of the
minimums, maximums and averages of parameter
data over time. Trend information is viewed with
VIMSpc software. The trend information is displayed
as a graph or the trend information is tabulated as
columns of data. An example of trend information
is the average brake temperature per hour. Trend
information is recorded for predefined parameters for
each machine. Trend information is recorded under
the specified guidelines that are listed here:
• All one hour continuous trends begin when the key
start switch is turned to the ON position.
• Trend data that is collected during a period less
than one hour when the key start switch is turned
to the OFF position is discarded.
• Trend points are the average of each trend that
was captured during the past hour. Each trend
must meet the conditions that are set for that trend.
. A single trend point for the designated hour is
calculated and stored when the measured trends
are averaged over one hour.
The trend data point or the responsible failure mode
identifier are stored according to the guidelines that
are listed here:
1. At least one “Trend condition” was met.
2. “FMI 19 conditions not met” is stored or the actual
FMI that was responsible for the conditions that
were not met for the entire hour is stored.
Trends are accessible only with VIMSpc.
Cumulative – Cumulative information is the number
of occurrences (counts) of specific events. An
example of cumulative information is total engine
revolutions or total fuel consumption over the life of
the machine or component. Cumulative information
is recorded for a standard set of parameters. The
parameters are defined in the configuration software
for each machine. The onboard system collects
“life-time cumulatives” with no need to reset. The
situations that will cause an automatic resetting of
the “cumulatives” are listed here:
• New onboard software is flashed into the onboard
memory.
Note: The term “onboard software” describes the
following information:system (VIMS) and the model
of the machine
• A configuration is loaded with any changes to the
methods of calculating and storing cumulative
data. The change indicates that a correction has
actually been made to the configuration or the
VIMS electronic control module has just been
installed from a different VIMS application. The
new VIMS electronic control module may not
recognize the methods of calculating and storing
cumulative data that is used by the configuration.
• The disconnect switch is in the OPEN position.
Resetting of “cumulatives” manually is not required.
If the user desires, the “cumulatives” may be reset
manually. The reset process clears all “cumulatives”.
Because there is only one choice, “cumulatives” can
not be reset individually. If a reset of “cumulatives” is
requested, all the “cumulatives” will be reset.
“Cumulatives” are accessible only with VIMSpc.
Histograms - Histogram information records the
history of a parameter since last reset. For example,
a histogram of the engine speed would indicate the
percentage of time that the engine operated within
a defined speed limit (example 0-699, 700-1299,
1300-1699, 1700-2199, 2200 up) and the time
interval (example 25 to 475 SMH or 1/1/99 to 2/2/99)
of the data gathered. Histograms can be used to
evaluate the range of operation for a parameter.
Histograms are accessible only with VIMSpc.
Payload - Payload information is recorded for the
off-highway trucks, as required.
Total payload data is accessible only with VIMSpc.
Basic data is available through the message center
by accessing resettable “cumulatives”.
Related Support Material
Service Manual Module, RENR2631, “Testing
and Adjusting/Troubleshooting; Vital Information
Management System (VIMS)”
VIMSpc Users Procedure Manual, FEBJ0047
Note: An electronic copy of the VIMSpc Users
Procedure Manual, FEBJ0047 is included on the
VIMSpc CD-ROM.
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SMCS Code: 7601; 7603

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Illustration 6
Message Center Module
(7) Alert indicator
(8) Data logging indicator
(9) Message area
g00302063 (10) Universal gauge
Illustration 4
(11) Gauge warning area
Gauge Cluster Module
(1) Gauge warning area
(2) Pictograph symbol
During normal operation, the VIMS display
components provide the operator and the service
technician with the information that is listed here:

• The display components indicate whether the Vital

Information Management System is operating
properly. Whenever the key start switch is turned to
the ON position, some of the VIMS outputs (gauges
and message center module) briefly operate. This
is a system self-test of the display components.
See the Systems Operation, “System Self Test”
topic for the complete test of the VIMS outputs.

• The measured value of present system conditions

are shown on the display components. The
machine systems are continuously monitored. The
Illustration 5
g00485026 normal range value of the gauges in the quad
gauge module are shown in the central region.
Speedometer/Tachometer Module
(3) Tachometer
(4) Pictograph symbol
• The display components will indicate whether an
(5) Ground speed readout abnormal machine system condition (data event)
(6) Actual gear readout for the transmission exists. The machine systems are continuously
monitored. When an abnormal condition (problem)
exists, alert indicator (7) FLASHES. Message area
(9) shows the system parameter with the abnormal
condition and the value of the parameter. Universal
gauge (10) also shows the relative value of the
abnormal parameter. The service indicator lamp
is turned ON and the event may be stored in the
memory of the VIMS ECM. A problem that is more
severe requires the action lamp to FLASH and
the action alarm is required to SOUND. See the
Systems Operation, “Warning Operation” section.
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• The display components will indicate when a VIMS

failure/ system event exists. Continuous checks
are made for the existence of electrical failures
in the VIMS electronic control module and in the
other electronic control modules installed on the
machine. When the VIMS detects a diagnostic
type of system event, the service indicator lamp
is activated. The event is shown on the message
area. The event is also stored in the memory of the
VIMS electronic control module. See the Systems
Operation, “Service Operations” section.

The VIMS enters the normal mode when the key

start switch is turned to the ON position. This is
the mode of “normal” operation. The system will
enter the normal mode after the installation of
valid source software and configuration software.
Refer to the Systems Operation, “VIMS Electronic
Control Module” section of this manual for additional
information on the modes of operation.

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Service Operations
SMCS Code: 7601

Numerous VIMS service operations can be initiated

by the operator or a service technician. A unique
service program code (SPC) is assigned to each
of the service operations. The service program
codes are entered through the VIMS keypad
module. Entering the service program code starts
the corresponding service operation. The service
operations are listed in Table 2.
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Table 2
VIMS Service Operations
Service Operation Service Program Service Program Page
Code Code Number Number
Attachment Code - Configure ATTACH(1) (288224) 12
Data Logger - Reset DLRES (35737) 12
Data Logger - Start/Stop DLOG (3564) 13
Display Backlighting - Set BLT (258) 13
Display Contrast - Set CON (266) 13
Display Language - Set LA (52) 14
Display Units - Set UN (86) 14
Event - Configure ESET(1) (3738) 14
Event Acknowledged - Show EACK (3225) 16
Event List - Show ELIST (35478) 16
Event Statistics - Show ESTAT (37828) 17
Lubrication Interval- Set LUBSET (582738) 17
Lubrication Manual - Start LUBMAN (582626) 17
Machine Status - Show MSTAT (67828) 18
Odometer - Set ODO(1) (636) 19
Resettable Totals - Reset RESET (73738) 19
Resettable Totals - Show TOT (868) 19
Road Analysis Control Sensitivity - RAC(1) (722) 20
Set
Service Lamp - Reset SVCLIT (782548) 21
Service Lamp - Set SVCSET(1) (782738) 21
Snapshot Trigger - Configure ERSET(1) (37738) 24
System Self Test TEST (8378) 26
Truck Payload - Calibrate PAYCAL(1) (729225) 27
Truck Payload - Configure PAYCONF(1) (7292663) 27
VIMS Snapshot - Start EREC (3732) 28
(1) The service tool is required to be connected and communicating with the machine before this Service Program Code will function.

Each service program code is a unique number of

one to ten digits that abbreviates this operation. The
service program codes have a letter equivalent that
describes the service operation. This letter equivalent
makes remembering the service program code
number for each operation easier. The English letter
equivalent for each service program code is shown in
the parentheses. The same service program codes
are used regardless of the onboard language.

After you enter the service program code on the

keypad, the request will begin after you press the
“OK” key. You must activate this command within
five seconds of entering the last character of the
Service Program Code. The maximum delay that
is allowed between the entry of the characters of
the Service Program Code is five seconds.
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i02362402 Note: VIMSpc must be connected to the machine In

order to change the 288224 (ATTACH) code.
Attachment Code - Configure
After 288224 ATTACH is entered from the keypad,
SMCS Code: 7601 the operator presses the “OK” key. The message
center will show:
Table 3

797 ATTACHMENT CODES (A And B Models)

Attachment Fuel Tank # RAC TKPH
Code (1)(2)(3) Enabled Enabled
1 1 No No
2 2 No No
3 3 No No Illustration 7
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41 1 Yes No
The desired attachment code can then be entered
42 2 Yes No from the keypad by entering the desired attachment
43 3 Yes No code. Then press the “OK” key. If a valid attachment
code has been entered, the message center will
51 1 No Yes prompt the operator to re-enter the attachment code.
52 2 No Yes The message center will show:
53 3 No Yes
61 1 Yes Yes
62 2 Yes Yes
63 3 Yes Yes
(1) 1000 gallon
(2) 1600 gallon
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(3) 1800 gallon/1350 gallon Illustration 8

Table 4 If the same code is entered again, this code will

785-793 ATTACHMENT CODES (C Models)
Attachment RAC Enabled TKPH Enabled
Code
0 No
4 Yes
5 No
6 Yes
The following information describes the service
program code: 288224 (ATTACH)
This service program allows the operator to configure
the attachment code. The Attachment Code is the
software version of the Harness Code. The harness
code is a hard wired configuration of jumper wires
that ground certain circuits in a harness code plug.
The VIMS broadcasts the attachment code via the
Cat Data Link to other electronic control modules on
the machine that need this code.
Note: Applicable attachment codes are listed on the
back of machine Electrical Schematic and in the
Operations and Maintenance Manual.
be accepted as the new attachment code. If the
same code is not entered at the second prompt, the
new attachment code will not be accepted. The old
attachment code remains valid. A new attachment
No code will not be accepted, if an invalid code is
entered at either prompt. The old attachment code
No remains valid. If the “OK” key was pressed at either
Yes prompt prior to entering a number, the old attachment
code remains valid.
Yes
Note: The Machine Status (MSTAT) (67828) code
can be used to view the present, active attachment
code. Entering an invalid code will take the user back
to the main screen.
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Data Logger - Reset
SMCS Code: 7601
The following information describes the service
program code: 35737 (DLRES)
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This service program code resets the available
storage time of the data logger to 30 minutes. Use the
keypad to enter the service code 35737 (DLRES) and
press the “OK” key in order to reset the data logger.
Resetting the data logger erases any presently stored
information. The message area will show:
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Illustration 9
Note: The Data Logger is the only onboard file
that can be reset through the keypad. The VIMSpc
software is not needed to reset the data logger.
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Data Logger - Start/Stop
SMCS Code: 7601
The following information describes the service
program code: 3564 (DLOG)
This service program code starts and stops the data
logging function (storage of data) until 30 minutes
of information has been stored. (If the data logger
data is being downloaded from the machine, the data
logger can not be started.) The data logger can be
started and stopped any number of times over any
period of time (minutes, hours or days) until the “data
logging” time totals 30 minutes. The dots of the data
logger indicator are in the upper right hand corner
of the universal gauge. The dots of the data logger
indicator will stop scrolling when the data logger is no
longer recording data. The dots of the data logger
do not scroll when the service tool starts the data
logger. The remaining storage time of the data logger
is shown on the message area for five seconds after
entering this SPC on the keypad. The format of the
time is shown in “minutes:seconds”. An example is
shown here:
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Illustration 10
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The information that is shown in illustration 10 is
displayed in the message area. The message area
will display the remaining storage time prior to starting
the data logger. When data logging is in operation a
series of dots scroll in the upper right hand corner of
the universal gauge.
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Display Backlighting - Set
SMCS Code: 7601
The following information describes the service
program code: 258 (BLT)
This service program code allows the backlight
intensity of the message area to be changed. After
the service program code is entered, the actions that
are listed here will occur in the following order:
• The intensity will automatically decrease from the
original setting to 0%.
• The setting will automatically jump from 0% to
100%. The intensity will then decrease to the
original value.
• Pressing the arrow keys will manually scroll
through the intensity settings.
As the message area scrolls in intensity, the
corresponding percentage of backlight intensity is
displayed in the message area. The arrow keys are
used in the scrolling procedure in order to select a
new backlight intensity setting. Press the “OK” key in
order to accept the new setting.
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Illustration 11
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Display Contrast - Set
SMCS Code: 7601
The following information describes the Service
Program Code: 266 (CON)
This service program code allows the contrast of the
message center to be changed. After the service
program code is entered, the actions that are listed
here will occur in the following order:
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• The contrast will automatically decrease from the
original setting to 0%.
• The setting will automatically jump from 0% to
100%. The contrast will then decrease to the
original value.
• Pressing the arrow keys will manually scroll
through the intensity settings.
As the message area scrolls in contrast, the
corresponding percentage of contrast is displayed in
the message area. The arrow keys are used in the
scrolling procedure in order to select a new contrast
setting. Press the“OK” key in order to accept the new
selection.
Message center contrast adjustment requires the
133-1840 or later VIMS Message Center Module.
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Illustration 12
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Display Language - Set
SMCS Code: 7601
The following information describes the service
program code: 52 (LA)
This service program code toggles the information
that is shown on the message area. The information
is toggled between the two available languages.
Information is shown in the selected language until
the other language is selected.
The primary language for a given VIMS configuration
is the language that will be active after a new onboard
software has been flashed into onboard memory.
English will always be one of the two available
onboard languages.
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Display Units - Set
SMCS Code: 7601
The following information describes the service
program code: 86 (UN)
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The service program code toggles the data that is
shown on the display. The data is toggled between
the “English” or “Metric” units of measurement. Data
is shown in the selected unit until the other unit is
selected. The new setting will remain until the setting
is changed by repeating this procedure.
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Event - Configure
SMCS Code: 7601
The following information describes the service
program code: 3738 (ESET)
The “event - configure” command allows the
service technician to modify a configuration with the
Caterpillar Information System Builder in order to turn
off the functions that are listed here:
• Event Storage
• Event Display
• Service Indicator Lamp
• Broadcast (Telemetry systems)
Note: The “Event - Configure” command is not
available for all events. The parameter must be
designated as “user configured” in the configuration
software.
Security
1. The service program code only functions while the
service tool (VIMSpc) is connected.
2. After the service tool (VIMSpc) is disconnected
for 30 seconds, this service program code will no
longer be active.
Note: This command can only be viewed when
VIMSpc is not connected.
Setup
1. Connect the service tool to the machine and
establish communications with VIMSpc.
2. The message center should be in the background
mode. Background mode displays the following
items on the message center: time, date, service
hours, and odometer reading. Use the keypad to
enter the command “ESET” (3738). Then press
the “OK” key. The message center will show the
following message:
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Event Display function (3) toggles the status of

the function from an “X” to a “-” in order to indicate
that the function has been disabled.

Service indicator Lamp (4) toggles the status of

the function from an “X” to a “-” in order to indicate
that the function has been disabled.

Illustration 13
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3. The service technician can select the desired
“ESET” configured event by scrolling through the
list of events. The service technician uses the “<”
and “>” arrow keys on the keypad in order to scroll.
Note: The Master Event Number is a unique number
that is assigned to an event. The Master Event
Number is listed in the “Data Event Report” for a
given configuration. The “Master Event Number”
is viewed with the Caterpillar Information System
Builder. This report can be generated by selecting the
“data event report” option under the “Navigate Menu”
of the “Information System Builder”. The numbers
are listed in the “MST EVNT (Master Event)” column
of the report.
Telemetry (Broadcast) function (5) toggles the
status of the function from an “X” to a “-” in order
to indicate that the Telemetry (Broadcast) function
has been disabled.
Factory Default function (6) toggles the status of
the function from an “X” to a “-” in order to indicate
that the Factory Default function has been enabled
or that the Factory Default has been disabled.
See the Notes.
Note: All configurable events are set to the factory
defaults that are designated in the configuration
software until the default is changed by performing
this procedure.
Note: The ESET command references the functions
as the function has been setup in the configuration.
The ESET command can turn OFF a function ONLY
when the function is turned ON in the configuration
software. The ESET command will NOT allow a
function that is disabled from the factory in the
configuration software to be turned ON.

Procedure

a. To set the “EVENT DISPLAY” function, press

the “2” key. The following message will be
displayed on the message center.

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Illustration 14
(1) Master event number
(2) Event storage function
(3) Event display function
(4) Service indicator lamp
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Illustration 15
(7) Status of the function
(8) Name of event

4. The service technician can select the desired

function from the following list by pressing the
corresponding “number key”. The “X” indicates
that the function has been enabled. The “-”
indicates that the function has been disabled.
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Illustration 16
The definition of the functions are listed here:

Event Storage function (2) toggles the status of
the function from an “X” to a “-” in order to indicate
that the function has been disabled.
b. The “> arrow” key is used to toggle the status
of the “EVENT DISPLAY” ON and OFF. Press
the “OK” key in order to accept the change.
The message center will then display the
current Master Event Number message. Refer
to Illustration 16.
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If the “X” is selected then the message center
will display the event. If the “-” is selected the
message center will NOT display the event.
Use this procedure to modify the functions that
are listed here: EVENT STORAGE, SERVICE
INDICATOR LAMP, and TELEMETRY SYSTEM
(BROADCAST).
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Event Acknowledged - Show
SMCS Code: 7601
The following information describes the service
program code: 3225 (EACK)
This service program code shows all active events
that have been acknowledged by the operator with
the keypad.
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Illustration 17
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Event List - Show
SMCS Code: 7601
The following information describes the service
program code: 35478 (ELIST)
This service program code shows the event list in
an abbreviated form. The entries of the event list
are displayed: “last event in - first event out”. The
“first event out” represents the INACTIVE time of
the event. Some events may appear out of order
based on the start times of the events. Use the
“BACKWARD” and “FORWARD” arrow keys to scroll
through the list. The message “END OF LIST” is
shown when the oldest event in the list is reached.
• This list contains only inactive EVENTS. An
inactive event has a defined “start time and end
time”. Active events will not appear in this list.
• While the “ELIST” is displayed, any new event that
becomes inactive will be added to the beginning
of the “ELIST”. The new entry to the “ELIST” may
be viewed by pressing the backward arrow key in
order to move to the beginning of the new “ELIST”.
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Data Events
The following information is shown in the VIMS
message area for each data event in the event list:
• The name of the parameter
• The status of the parameter (LO or HI etc.)
• Service meter reading at the start of the event.
• The event duration
• The warning category
An example of a machine event with “sensor
information” is shown here:
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Illustration 18
An example of a data event with “switch information”
is shown here:
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Illustration 19
245.2 is the service meter reading at the start of
the event. 000:04:13 is the duration of the event in
HHH:MM:SS format. The 2 that follows the “event
duration” represents the warning category 2.
Press the “F1” key while you view a machine event.
This function will replace the information that is
shown on the second line of the message area. The
new information that is shown contains information
about the maximum values that were measured for
the parameter such as “2266 RPM” or “LO (switch)”.
Pressing the “OK” key puts the message center back
into the previous mode. See the Systems Operation,
“Keypad” topic for additional information. Pressing
the “OK” keyagain, puts the message center back
into the original mode.
System/Diagnostic Events
The following information is shown in the VIMS
message area for each system event in the event list.
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• The name of the parameter
• The status of the parameter (ERR, etc.)
• Service meter reading at the start of the event.
• The event duration
• The event category
An example of a maintenance type of service event
with “sensor information”:
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Illustration 20
245.2 is the service meter reading at the start of
the event. 000:04:13 is the duration of the event in
HHH:MM:SS format. The “2” is the warning category.
When you view a diagnostic event, press the “F1”
key in order to replace the information that is
shown on the second line of the message area. The
information in the message area is replaced with the
“MID-CID-FMI”. The message center can be returned
to the original mode by pressing the “OK” key. The
FORWARD and BACKWARD arrow keys are used to
scroll through the event list.
See the Systems Operation, “Keypad” topic for
additional information.
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Event Statistics - Show
SMCS Code: 7601
The following information describes the service
program code: 37828 (ESTAT)
This service program code shows the number of
maintenance events and data events since the
memory of the VIMS electronic control module was
last cleared of all events (event list). An example is
shown below:
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Illustration 21
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Lubrication Interval - Set
SMCS Code: 7601
The following information describes the service
program code: 582738 (LUBSET)
This service program code is used to set the time
between each lubrication and the duration of each
lubrication. The duration of lubrication for individual
machines are listed here.
• The duration of lubrication is adjustable from 30 to
120 seconds. The factory default is 75 seconds.
When this code is entered the display will first show:
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Illustration 22
Use the arrow keys to adjust the time of the lubrication
interval. This is the time in minutes between the
automatic lubrication interval.
• The time interval is adjustable from 5 to 120
minutes. The factory default setting is 60 minutes.
After the proper time is set press the “OK” key.
Use the arrow keys to adjust the lubrication duration
time. After the proper time is set press the “OK” key.
The message center will now show:
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Illustration 23
Press the “OK” key again to exit LUBSET.
The elapsed time (minutes) between each of the
lubrication intervals is counted only when the ground
speed is greater than 2.0 mph. Idle time under the
shovel will not be counted against the next lubrication
interval.
Lubrication will continue for the programmed
duration, once the lubrication has begun.
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Lubrication Manual - Start

SMCS Code: 7601

The following information describes the service

program code: 582626 (LUBMAN)
This service program code is used to manually start
lubrication. This operation overrides the OFF time set
under the service program code of Lubrication Cycle
Time (LUBSET). The duration of lubrication is the
length of time that was programmed during “Autolube
Cycle Time”.
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Illustration 25
Pressing the “>” key will allow other aspects of the
machine status to be displayed in the following order.
The machine staus and corresponding message area
display are shown here:

The following message will be shown:

• CAT part number and the Hardware Version

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Illustration 24

Note: After the manual lube cycle is complete, the

• Model Number
lube system will revert back to Autolube. This message will display the model number of the
machine.
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Machine Status - Show

SMCS Code: 7601

The following information describes the service

program code: 67828 (MSTAT)
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Illustration 27
Note: All screens are English only.
• Serial Number (Product Identification Number)
This service program code is used to view various
sections of the machine status. The message area
will show:

• The version of the onboard software (source and

configuration)

• The version of the source software that is installed

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Illustration 28

Note: The “production change level” of the source

and configuration software are always zero. The • Equipment Number (Customer Assigned)
change level of the configuration software is changed
when the configuration is revised by “View and
change configuration file” option in VIMSpc.
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This service program code allows the service

technician to alter the reading of the machine
odometer. The following list describes aspects of this
service program code:

Security

1. This service program code will only function if the

Illustration 29
g00485840 service tool (VIMSpc) is connected.

• Attachment Code 2. If the service tool (VIMSpc) becomes disconnected

for 30 seconds or longer, this command will no
• Choice of Language longer be allowed to change the setting of the
odometer .

The following message is shown on the message

area after ODO (636) and “OK” are entered from the
keypad.

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Illustration 30

• Configuration Type

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Illustration 33

The desired setting of the machine’s odometer can

be entered from the keypad.

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Illustration 31

• “Operator ID”
The “Operator ID” will be used with all stored onboard
information. The “Operator ID” may be up to 7
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characters (numbers and letters) in length. Illustration 34

Press the “OK” key in order to accept the setting.

The following list contains the functions of the Input

keys:

OK – This command accepts the setting of the

machine’s odometer.
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Illustration 32
F2 – This command cancels the operation without
changing the present setting.
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Left Arrow – This command deletes the last
Odometer - Set character or characters that were entered.

SMCS Code: 7601

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The following information describes the service
program code: 636 (ODO)
Resettable Totals - Reset
SMCS Code: 7601

The following information describes the service

program code: 73738 (RESET)
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This service program code is applicable to all

resettable totals.

Enter the following service code: 73738 (“RESET”).

Press the “OK” key in order to clear all the totals.
Press the “OK” key again in order to return the
message area to the previous mode. The RESET
service program code is active only while the service
program code TOT is being viewed. Illustration 37
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Note: NNNNN.N is the total miles (“kilometers”) that

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were travelled since the previous reset.
Resettable Totals - Show
4. Press the right arrow key. The message area will
SMCS Code: 7601 show:

The following information describes the service

program code: 868 (TOT)

This service program code 868 (TOT) allows the

operator to view information. The service program
code allows the operator to reset the total payload
activity information since the last reset.
Procedure
1. Enter the service program code 868. Press the
“OK” key. The message area will show:
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Illustration 38
Note: NNN.N represents the “total travel time” that
has accumulated since the last reset. Travel time
accumulates when the truck has been travelling at a
speed that is greater than 5 km/h (3 mph).

5. Press the left arrow key in order to scroll back

through the previous screens or press the “OK”
key in order to return the message area to the
previous mode without clearing the totals.

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Illustration 35
Road Analysis Control
Note: NNNNN represents the number of loads that
were hauled since the previous reset.
Sensitivity - Set
SMCS Code: 7601
2. Press the right arrow key. The message area will
show:
The following information describes the service
program code: 722 (RAC)

This service program code allows the service

technician to change the trigger values of the RAC
“Event Category Groups”.

Security
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Illustration 36 1. This service program code only functions while
the service tool (VIMSpc) is connected.
Note: NNNNN is the total weight of all loads that
were hauled since the previous reset. 2. After the service tool (VIMSpc) is disconnected
for 30 seconds, this service program code will no
3. Press the right arrow key. The message area will longer be active.
show:
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The user is allowed to change the trigger values.
This is done in order to compensate for a variety of
underfoot conditions. Adjusting the trigger values
also allows the user to manage the number of events
that are created. The three “Category Groups” of
RAC Events are listed below:
“Group - One” – “Group - One” is the most sensitive
setting. The “Group - One” setting will generate
the most events. Customers with good haul road
maintenance will be able to use the default setting of
“Group - One” immediately. Other sites with less haul
road maintenance will need to start with “Group-Two”
or “Group-Three” settings. Then, as the haul road
conditions improve you may reduce the trigger levels.
The primary purpose of this process is to manage
(reduce) the number of RAC events.
Note: Caterpillar recommends “Group - One”settings
for all applications.
“Group - Two” – The “Group -Two” trigger values
are 1.35 times the settings for “Group - One”.
“Group-Three” – “Group-Three” trigger values are
1.7 times the settings of “Group-One”.
In order to change the “RAC Group Settings”, connect
VIMSpc to the machine. This allows programming of
the “RAC Group Settings” via the VIMS keypad. After
communications have been established, press the
“tab” key on the service tool until the “Status” screen
is shown. Enter the letters RAC via the VIMS keypad.
Then press the “OK” key. Verify the machine data
(such as the serial number and SMH). The event
Category that is presently programmed will appear on
the VIMS message center. Enter the desired “Group”
setting via the VIMS keypad in order to change the
Category.
• Enter “1” for “Group - One”. Then press the “OK”
key.
• Enter “2” for “Group - Two”. Then press the “OK”
key.
• Enter “3” for “Group - Three”. Then press the “OK”
key.
After this procedure is complete, turn the key start
switch to the OFF position and then turn the key start
switch back to the ON position. The new Group is
now active.
The RAC System provides the ability to increase
the trigger settings above the recommended factory
default of “Group - One”. But, “Group - Two” and
“Group -Three” should only be used on an interim
basis. The intent if to work toward the “Group-One”
settings. As haul road conditions improve through
the use of the RAC System, the trigger categories
that are used should be progressively reduced until
“Group - One” is achieved.
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Service Lamp - Reset
SMCS Code: 7601
The following information describes the service
program code: 782548 (SVCLIT)
This service program code turns OFF the
service lamp for most active events (“data or
maintenance”) that are presently shown on the
display area (“remember not all active events can
be acknowledged”). All active events must be first
turned OFF with the keypad (“acknowledged”).
Enter the “EACK” command in order to show all
the “acknowledged events”. Use the arrow keys in
order to scroll through the event list. A “#” sign is
located at the right of the display beside the warning
category. The “#” sign indicates that the service lamp
is illuminated for the displayed event.
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Illustration 39
The letter “N” represents the category of event.
Use the keypad to enter “SVCLIT”. Press the “OK”
key in order to turn off the lamp. The “#” sign will
disappear. The service lamp will turn OFF only after
this procedure has been completed for ALL active
events.
Illustration 40
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The service lamp will stay OFF under the following
conditions:
• The key start switch is turned to the OFF position
and then back to the ON position.
• “Events associated with the reset procedure that
were still active at the time the key start switch was
turned OFF and the events are still active when the
key start switch is turned back ON.”
• There are no additional active events since the
SVCLIT reset procedure.
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Service Lamp - Set
SMCS Code: 7601
The following information describes the service
program code: 782738 (SVCSET)
This service program code allows the service
technician to choose the display mode that controls
the service indicator lamp. The service lamp setting
can be selected for the entire system. This includes
completely turning OFF the service indicator lamp.
Security
1. This service program code only functions while
the service tool (VIMSpc) is connected.
2. After the service tool (VIMSpc) is disconnected
for 30 seconds, this service program code will no
longer be active.
The service technician may choose from any of the
five display modes of the service indicator lamp:
1. “1-2 SNAPSHOTS FULL”: The possible actions of
the service indicator lamp for this mode are listed
below after either one or both of the snapshots
are stored:
• The service indicator lamp flashes at ten minute
intervals: The lamp is on for two seconds
and the lamp is off for two seconds. The
sequence repeats ten times when the memory
of “snapshot No. 1” is full.
• The service indicator lamp flashes at five minute
intervals: The lamp is on for four seconds and
the lamp is off for two seconds. The sequence
repeats ten times when the memory of both
snapshots are full.
• The service indicator lamp is illuminated steadily
when any event is present.
• The service indicator lamp will flash at an
interval: The lamp is on for one second and the
lamp is off for one second. The service indicator
lamp will flash when an event that could cause
damage to the machine is detected.
2. “2 SNAPSHOTS FULL”: The possible actions of
the service indicator lamp for this mode are listed
below only after the second snapshot is stored:
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• The service indicator lamp flashes at five minute
intervals: the lamp is on for four seconds and
the lamp is off for two seconds. This sequence
is repeated ten times. The sequence is then
repeated after a five minute pause.
• The service indicator lamp is illuminated steadily
when any event is present.
• The service indicator lamp will flash: The lamp
is on for one second and the lamp is off for one
second. The service indicator lamp will flash
when an event that could cause damage to the
machine is detected.
Note: The operator does not receive a notification in
this mode if the memory for snapshot “No. 1” is full.
3. “NO SNAPSHOT NOTICE”: The possible actions
of the service indicator lamp in this mode are
listed below:
• There is no indication of the number of
snapshots that are stored in memory.
• The service indicator lamp is illuminated steadily
when an event is present.
• The service indicator lamp will flash at an
interval: “one second on and one second off”.
The service indicator lamp will flash when an
event that could cause damage to the machine
is detected.
Note: The operator does not receive a notification in
this mode if the memory for either snapshot is full.
4. “DAMAGE EVENTS ONLY”: The possible actions
of the service indicator lamp for this mode are
listed below:
• The service indicator lamp will flash at an
interval: “one second on and one second off”.
The service indicator lamp will flash when any
event that could cause damage to the machine
is detected.
• There is no indication regarding other events.
Note: The operator does not receive a notification in
this mode if the memory for either snapshot is full.
5. “NEVER ON”: The service indicator lamp is
disabled in this mode for all cases. The service
indicator lamp will never illuminate.
Note: Snapshot data that is collected by the onboard
system is viewed with VIMSpc.
Procedure
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Note: This service program code is in a “view only

mode” when VIMSpc is not connected.

1. Connect the service tool (VIMSpc) to the RS-232

connector. The message center should be in the
background mode. The following items should
be displayed on the message center: time, date,
and service hours. Enter the SVCSET (782738)
command via the keypad. The message center Illustration 45
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will show:
Note: If the right arrow key is pressed again the list
remains at the last setting. Press the left arrow key in
order to move back through the settings.

3. Press the “OK” key in order to accept the setting

when the desired “Service Lamp Setting” is
displayed on the message center. The option that
was selected is now the new mode for service
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Illustration 41

Note: The display first shows the present setting.

The default setting is displayed on the message
center when a new source has been loaded or a new
configuration has been loaded. The previous example
reflects the default setting of “1.1-2 SNAPSHOT
FULL”.

2. The arrow keys are used to move through the list
of available settings. The “OK” key selects the
desired setting.
Illustration 46
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Note: The setting of the service indicator lamp is
set to option 4. The title of option 4 is “DAMAGE
EVENTS ONLY”. This setting will be used for all
operations until one of the following events occur:

• New flash software is loaded.

• The user selects a new setting with VIMSpc. The
service tool (VIMSpc) must be connected to the
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Illustration 42
Press the right arrow key in order to advance to next setting.
Table 5 summarizes the behavior of the service
indicator lamp in the five lamp setting modes.

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Illustration 43
Press the right arrow key in order to advance to next setting.

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Illustration 44
Press the right arrow key in order to advance to next setting.
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Table 5
Behavior of the Service Indicator Lamp
“Choice Lamp Setting Mode “Damage Event” “Active Event” “2nd Snapsot “1st Snapshot
No.” Full” Full”
1 “1-2 Snapshot Full” Flashing ON “Flashes Every “Flashes Every
Five Minutes ” 10 Minutes”
2 “2 Snapshots Full” Flashing ON “Flashes Every OFF
Five Minutes ”
3 “No Snapshot Notice” Flashing ON OFF OFF
4 “Damage Events Only” Flashing OFF OFF OFF
5 “Never On” OFF OFF OFF OFF

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Snapshot Trigger - Configure

SMCS Code: 7601

The following information describes the service

program code: 37738 (ERSET)
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Illustration 47
The service program code allows the service
technician to enter an event that will automatically The message will then alternate to the “confirmation”
trigger a snapshot. This snapshot will be in addition to mode.
the snapshots that are already programmed into the
configuration. The configured snapshot will remain
active until the snapshot is cancelled by entering a
different selection. The selection can be also cleared
by reinstalling the configuration software.

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1. This service program code only functions while g00488914

Illustration 48
the service tool (VIMSpc) is connected.

2. After the service tool (VIMSpc) is disconnected When a trigger has not been defined, the following
for 30 seconds, the service program code will no message is shown on the message center:
longer be allowed to change.

Note: This command may only be viewed when the

service tool is not connected to the machine. No
changes will be allowed.

Procedure: Service Tool Connection

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Connect VIMSpc to the machine. The message Illustration 49
center should be in the background mode. This
means that the following items should be displayed These messages will alternate at three second
on the message center: time, date, service hours, intervals.
and the odometer reading. Use the keypad in order
to enter the command ERSET (37738). Then press Press the “OK” key in order to exit the menu with no
“OK”. If a previous trigger has been set, the message changes. Press the “right arrow” key in order to enter
center will show the following text in order to indicate the snapshot trigger select mode.
the event that had been previously selected.
Procedure to Program
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The “entry mode display” always begins with the
trigger that was entered last. The “entry mode” is
blank, if no “trigger event” was originally set. Data
that was input incorrectly can be corrected in the “edit
mode”. A blinking cursor indicates the “input position”
for the data within the “entry field”.
The following display is the “starting entry screen”
with no “event trigger” set:
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Illustration 50
The following display is the “starting entry screen”
with a previously set “event trigger”:
Illustration 51
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The “Master Event trigger number” is entered from
the keypad in the “entry” mode. Use the left arrow
key in order to erase incorrect entries and press the
“OK” key in order to set the trigger.
Note: The Master Event Number ID is a unique
number that is assigned to each event. The Master
Event Number is listed in the “Data Event Report” for
a given configuration. The Master Event Number is
viewed with the “View and Change the configuration
File” option of VIMSpc. This report can be generated
by selecting the “View/Change configuration” option
under the “Configure Menu” of the VIMSpc program.
This will open a dialog box that instructs the user to
select a configuration file. Once you have selected
the configuration file, a “VIMS configuration” dialog
box will open. Select the “Report” option from the
menu bar. This will display a drop down list box.
Select “Data Event” from this list. A “Report” dialog
box will be displayed. Click on “Mst Evnt” in the “Sort
by” box. Then press the “ADD” push button. press
the OK push button. The numbers are listed in the
“MST EVNT (Master Event)” column of the report.
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Illustration 52
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The left arrow key will back up the cursor in order to
remove the “last digit” that was entered. The extra “5”
that is shown in illustration 51 was erased with the
left arrow key.
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Illustration 53
Press the “OK” key in order to set the “trigger event”
when the number is correct. The “confirmation”
message is displayed when the trigger has been set.
The display will then show the name and the “status
message” for the selected event. This is done in
order to confirm the choice.
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Illustration 54
The display will return to the “confirmation mode”.
This allows the user to confirm the present entry or a
new “trigger event” may be entered.
The “event trigger” in this example is set to “Master
Event 25” (“ENG COOL TEMP HI”). The setting is
retained in the battery backed up RAM. This setting
will be used for all operations until one of the following
events occur:
• New flash software is installed.
• The user selects a new trigger event or different
trigger event. VIMSpc must be connected to the
machine before any changes can be made.
If an undefined number has been entered, any
existing setting will be cleared and the following
message will be displayed for three seconds prior to
returning to the “confirmation” mode.
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If VIMSpc is disconnected during the “confirmation”

prompt, the setting is not affected. If the prompt
indicated “TRIGGER NOT SET”, then no trigger is
set. The trigger will be set if the VIMS was verifying
the “event ID”.

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Illustration 55
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System Self Test
When the “OK” key is pressed with a zero or the SMCS Code: 7601-532; 7603-532
field is left blank, the following message will be
displayed for three seconds prior to returning to the The following information describes the service
“confirmation” mode. program code: 8378 (TEST)

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Illustration 56

The message in illustration 57 is shown when no

trigger has been set. The message will be displayed
for any of the situations that are listed here:

• No trigger was originally set. g00570104

Illustration 58
• The “event ID (Master Event Number)” that was VIMS Display Components
entered was zero. (1) Gauge cluster module
(2) Speedometer/tachometer module
• An invalid “event ID (Master Event Number)” was (3) Message center module
entered. (4) Alert indicator
(5) Data logging indicator
(6) Gauges
• The “OK” key is pressed with a blank input line. (7) Tachometer
(8) Ground speed readout
(9) Transmission actual gear readout
(10) Message area
(11) Universal gauge
(12) Gauge warning area

This service program code causes a self test of

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Illustration 57
At this point, the trigger is not set. The service
technician must press the “OK” key in order to
confirm the desired setting.
Disconnecting VIMSpc
When VIMSpc is disconnected during the “event ID”
entry, this service program code is terminated.
the outputs of VIMS. The outputs for the VIMS are
listed here: display modules, the action lamp, service
lamp, and the action alarm. This test is also initiated
when the key start switch is turned from the OFF to
the ON position. The length of time for a self test is
approximately six seconds.
This test will not prevent the operator from
cranking and starting the engine. However,
allowing the self test to run completely is
recommended prior to cranking the engine.
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Note: The only situation that can cause an internal
calibration of the gauges (6) and the tachometer (7)
is a Key ON self test. The Key ON self test is initiated
by turning the key start switch from the OFF position
to ON position. When the key start switch is turned
ON, the gauge indicators (6) and the tachometer
indicator (7) jump to the mid-scale position. The
gauges will then sweep to zero. The gauges are now
ready for the system test to begin.
Note: A better description of the self test is available
for the serviced machine. Refer to the Operation and
Maintenance Manual.
The following items are indications of the system test.
• Alert indicator (4) FLASHES.
• Data logging indicator (5) scrolls.
• Universal gauge (11) sweeps from zero (left) to
full scale (right). The gauge sweeps back to the
actual condition of the machine for the selected
parameter or the parameter that is associated with
an “active event”.
• Gauge warning area (12) at each end of the
universal gauge is turned ON.
• Message area (10) illuminates every dot on the
readout. When the self test is performed with the
key ON the following items are displayed: the part
number of the source software, the part number
of the configuration software, and the version of
configuration hardware.
• Tachometer indicator (7) drops to zero from the
present engine speed and the indicator sweeps
to full scale. After the indicator reaches full scale,
the tachometer indicator (7) returns to the present
engine speed.
• Ground speed readout (8) turns ON every segment
of the readout. The readout looks like 188.
• Transmission gear readout (9) turns ON every
segment of the readout.
• The action lamp illuminates.
• The action alarm turns ON and OFF as if a
“category 3 warning” is present.
• Gauge indicators (6) drop from the present reading
to near zero. The indicators then sweep to full
scale. The indicators return to the values that were
shown prior to the test.
• “MPH” indicator and “KM/H” indicator turn ON.
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• The background mode shows the time of day and
the machine hours are shown on the message
area if there are no active events. The payload
data is shown instead of the background display
during the payload cycle.
• The payload lamps flash
• The service lamp will flash.
The following example is a message center display
for a off highway truck.
Illustration 59
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• The following display is shown on the message
area if the VIMS electronic control module is
missing the flash software:
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Illustration 60
The display includes a full category 3 warning.
Note: These messages are the result of “limited
mode operation”. Refer to the Systems Operation,
“VIMS Electronic Control Module” section of this
manual.
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Truck Payload - Calibrate
SMCS Code: 7494; 7601
For instructions on performing the calibration
procedures for the truck payload, refer to Systems
Operation, RENR2635, “Truck Payload - Calibrate”.
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Truck Payload - Configure
SMCS Code: 7494; 7601
For instructions that are used in order to configure
the truck payload, refer to Systems Operation,
RENR2635, “Truck Payload - Configure”.
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i01712149 Refer to the “View Snapshot Data” section of the

VIMSpc User Manual , FEBJ0047 for additional
VIMS Snapshot - Start information.
SMCS Code: 7601

The following information describes the service

program code: 3732 (EREC)

This service program code manually latches a

snapshot that stores all parameter values for the
previous five minutes and the following one minute.
Each machine has the capability of storing two
sets of snapshot information. Automatic latching
is determined by the specified event. The event is
specified in the configuration software and/or the
event is enabled with the “ERSET” command. When
a manual snapshot is started, one of the following
three messages will be shown on the message area.

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Illustration 61

The above message indicates that the request was

accepted and the snapshot is latched.

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Illustration 62

The above message indicates that the request

was denied. The request was denied because the
memory was not available.

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Illustration 63

The above message indicates that the request

was denied. The request was denied because the
previous snapshot was still in the storage process.
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i01712155

Warning Operation
SMCS Code: 7601; 7603
Table 6

WARNING OPERATION
Warning Indications (1)

“Alert “Action “Action

Warning Indicator Lamp Alarm
Category Flashes ”(3) Flashes”(4) Sounds ” “Operator Action Required” “Possible Result ”(2)
1 X No immediate action is required. No harmful effects or no
The system needs attention soon. damaging effects.
2 X X (4) Change machine operation or Severe damage to
perform maintenance to the system. components can occur.
2-S X X (4) X (5) Immediately change the machine Severe damage to machine
operation. components
3 X X (4) X (6) Immediately perform a safe engine Injury to the operator
shutdown. or severe damage to
components can occur.
(1) The active warning indications are marked with an X.
(2) This is the possible result if no action is taken by the operator.
(3) The alert indicator flashes at a 8 Hz rate.
(4) The action lamp flashes at a 1 Hz rate. This means that the lamp is ON for 1 second and the lamp is OFF for 1 second.
(5) Steady
(6) The action alarm sounds at a 1 Hz rate. This means that the alarm is ON for 1 second and the alarm is OFF for 1 second.

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Illustration 64 Illustration 65
Gauge Cluster Module Speedometer/Tachometer Module
(1) Gauge warning area. (2) Pictograph symbol. (3) Tachometer
(4) Symbol for engine speed
(5) Ground speed readout
(6) Actual gear readout for the transmission
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Illustration 66
Message Center Module
(7) Alert indicator.
(8) Data logging indicator.
(9) Message area.
(10) Universal gauge
(11) Gauge warning area
The operator will be warned of immediate problems
with a machine system or impending problems with a
machine system by VIMS.
Warning operations are activated when the VIMS
electronic control module detects a problem with a
signal. The “problem signal” reflects an abnormal
condition of the machine (“data events”). Warning
operations are also activated when the VIMS
electronic control module detects a problem with the
control system (“maintenance/diagnostic events”).
Switches, sensors, and other electronic control
modules send electronic signals to the VIMS
electronic control module. The “problem signals” are
listed here:
• When a condition exceeds the trip point of the
switch, the switch opens.
• When a condition exceeds the trip point of the
switch, the switch closes.
• Any abnormal sensor signal that is detected by the
VIMS electronic control module
The VIMS electronic control module analyzes the
“problem signals”. The main module then notifies
the operator by activating the appropriate warning
indications on the display components. The warning
indications are listed here:
• FLASHING of the alert indicator on the message
center. (“The alert indicator flashes approximately
ten times per second.”)
• The action lamp FLASHES. (“The action lamp ON
one second and OFF one second.”)
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• The action alarm is SOUNDED. (“The action alarm
is turned ON for one second and turned OFF for
one second for category 3 and the action alarm is
turned on countinuously for category 2-S.”)
Note: More than one input is required in order to
activate some warning indications . The warning
indications that are activated will be determined by
the main module.
Data events and maintenance events are classified
into multiple warning categories. There are four
warning categories that are shown to the operator.
The categories are based on the severity of the
problem and this dictates the response that is
required by the operator. Warning category 1
represents the least severe problem and warning
category 3 represents the most severe problem. The
warning categories are identified for the operator
according to the combination of warning indications
that are active. Refer to table 6 (“Warning Operation”)
. When multiple events are present, the message
area will scroll through all the events in three second
intervals. When a category 3 event is active, scrolling
through the category 1 and 2 events is not permitted.
The warning category of an event may be raised to a
highercategory automatically. Event duration is used
in order to determine if a change in the category
is necessary. An example of an event that would
require a category change: The category 2 warning
for the transmission lube temperature changes to a
category 3 warning after 150 seconds.
When a category 1 or category 2 event occurs, the
operator may acknowledge the event. The operator
acknowledges the events by pressing the “OK” key
on the keypad. The following information is recorded
in the event list for each event:
• Time of occurrence
• The number times the event was acknowledged.
• The machine’s location
After an event is acknowledged, the warning
indications may disappear for a specified time period.
The warning indications will reappear for an event
that is still active after the time period elapses. These
warnings may be acknowledged again.
The Category 2-S is a “conventional Category 2”
with a continuous action alarm. A Category 2 that
is considered to be a “severe”condition will cause
a category 2-S to be logged. A Category 2 tells the
operator to change “machine operation” in order
to correct the warning condition. The operator is
instructed to IMMEDIATELY change operation of the
machine that relates to certain Category 2-S events.
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Note: Most category 3 events cannot be

acknowledged by the operator.

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Truck Payload System (TPS)

General Information
SMCS Code: 7494; 7601

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Illustration 67
Block Diagram of the VIMS Off Highway Truck Payload System
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The Truck Payload System is a subsystem of the
Vital Information Management System (VIMS). The
Truck Payload System performs the functions that
are listed here:
• Calculate payload information.
• Store payload information.
• Display payload information.
The data that is stored by the Truck Payload System
for each payload cycle in addition to the payload
weight is listed here:
• “Start time”
• “Start date” of the cycle
Note: This data serves as a continuous data logger.
This provides the information that is listed below:
• Location of the truck
• A time stamp for each location
• Loading time
• Empty time
• Loaded time
• Loaded travel time
• Empty travel distance
• Loaded travel distance
The onboard memory of the VIMS can store a
maximum of 2400 payload cycles. After 2400 payload
cycles have been stored in the onboard memory
of the VIMS, the new payload cycles replace the
oldest payload cycles. The onboard payload data
can be downloaded to the service tool with VIMSpc
for further analysis. After a successful download, the
onboard payload data can be reset.
Payload weight data can also be broadcast via a
user supplied radio telemetry system. If the radio
telemetry system has been enabled, the calculated
payload weight will be broadcast under the following
conditions:
• Each detected loader pass
• A truck has travelled “loaded” for a distance that is
greater than .16 km (0.1 miles).
• Information about the complete cycle is also
available to broadcast at the end of the “payload
cycle”.
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Present load cycle information is displayed on the
message center. The calculated payload weight is
displayed automatically during loading. The operator
is instructed via the message center to perform one
of the following actions that is listed here:
• Continue loading.
• The truck is fully loaded.
The operator can access various payload parameters
via the “gauge” key on the keypad at any time during
the load cycle.
Payload status lamps provide feedback to the loader
operator during the loading operation. The lamps
indicate whether loading should continue, or that
the truck is fully loaded. The payload status lamps
tend to minimize the amount of under-loading and
overloading that is done in the truck fleet.
Whenever the physical configuration of the truck
has been changed the manual calibration procedure
that represents an empty truck must be performed.
The replacement of the suspension cylinders is an
example of a condition that would require the manual
calibration procedure.
Automatic recalibration of an empty truck occurs
when a empty truck has stopped in order to
compensate for a condition that affects the empty
weight of the truck. Conditions that can affect the
empty weight of a truck are listed here: carryback
weight and the amount of fuel that is onboard.
Some parameters can be modified with the service
tool in order to support a wide range of machine
configurations.
Information such as “total number of loads hauled”
and “total weight hauled” can be displayed on the
message center. The totals can be reset by the
operator via the keypad. Resetting the totals prior to
“shift change” is an example of this function.
Automatic Calibration Adjustment
Whenever the truck is “stopped empty” the VIMS
truck Payload System will automatically adjust the
calibration. The calibration is adjusted for weight
variations such as fuel load and carryback weight
that may affect accuracy. The amount of adjustment
that can take place is limited to a relatively small
range around the original calibration values that were
established with the service program code PAYCAL.
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Collapsed Suspension Cylinder Hardware

Detection This manual describes the version 4.0 of VIMS
hardware.
Whenever the truck is “travelling empty” at a
speed less than 12 km/h (7 mph) the system
The 10.0X or later class of onboard software must
will continuously monitor the suspension cylinder
be used with version 4.0 module to gain all benefits
pressure. The front and rear suspension cylinders
and features.
are monitored in pairs. An event is displayed when
the pair of suspension cylinders do not respond to
the changes in pressure equally for an accumulated i02362405
time of two minutes. The event indicates that the
suspension cylinder may be collapsed or charged VIMS Electronic Control
incorrectly. For example, when the VIMS detects a
problem with the left front suspension cylinder, the
Module
following message is shown on the message center: SMCS Code: 7601-EK2; 7610

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Illustration 68

Press the “F1” key for more information. For example,

the second line of the message center will display
additional diagnostic information:

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Illustration 70

Machine Data That is Stored in the VIMS

Electronic Control Module (V4.0)

The VIMS electronic control module stores the

Illustration 69
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Refer to the Systems Operation, RENR2635, “785C,
789C, 793C and 797 Off-Highway Truck VIMS
Moving Truck Payload System with Second Gear
Weighing” for additional information on the VIMS
Truck Payload System.
following machine data in a permanent battery
backed up RAM. The flash software allows some
keypad commands and the service tool to modify the
information that is listed below:
• Product Identification Number (PIN) or Serial
Number

• Machine equipment or unit number

i01263739
• Machine hours (SMH)
Component Descriptions
• Odometer
SMCS Code: 7601; 7603
Note: Refer to Table 7 for the status of machine
The Vital Information Management System (VIMS) information after new onboard software has been
operates on a variety of different machines. Some flashed into the onboard memory.
of the following electrical components may not be
installed on every machine. onboard flash software The following items are stored in the battery backed
provides the VIMS electronic control module with up RAM:
the following information: type of machine and
installed onboard components. Refer to the Electrical • Date
System Schematic in the machine Service Manual
for component locations. The Electrical System • Time
Schematic may be used to verify the components
that are used by the VIMS. • Payload calibration
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• All data files that can be downloaded

• Setting of the display unit
• Setting of the desired language
• Active events
Note: The active events are stored in memory when
the key start switch is turned to the OFF position.

Table 7
Machine Information That is Changed By The Installation Of New VIMS Onboard Software.
Machine Information Changed By Installation of New Onboard Software(1)
Serial Number of the Machine (Product Identification Number) NO
Equipment Number of the Machine (Unit Number) NO
Machine Hours (SMH) NO
Odometer NO
Date NO
Time NO
Payload Calibration YES
Configuration Type YES(2)
The Data Files That Are Available For Download YES
Event Data YES
Data Logger YES
Changes to the configuration that were made with the Service YES
Program Codes.
Payload Data YES
Language Setting YES
Unit Setting YES
Active Events At The Time The Key Start Switch is turned YES
To The OFF Position.
(1) The VIMS onboard software (flash file) contains the source software and the configuration software. The Caterpillar Electronic Technician
must be used to flash this software.
(2) Installation of the new configuration software or the same configuration software clears the configuration type.

The VIMS electronic control module monitors the The VIMS electronic control module sends
status of the machine systems continuously. The information to other electronic control modules on
VIMS electronic control module makes decisions the machine. The input and output of this information
based upon the input from the following components: takes place over the Cat Data Link. The outputs
of the VIMS electronic control module notify the
• Sensors operator and the service technician of the status
of the machine systems. The machine system
• Switches information that is provided by the VIMS is shown on
the display modules that are listed here:
• VIMS keypad module
• Quad gauge module
• Other electronic control modules
• Speedometer/tachometer module
• Internal calculations
• Message center module
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• Action lamp (Table 8, contd)

Description of the Contacts of Connector J1 of
• Action alarm the VIMS electronic control module (1)

• Service indicator lamp No. Function Type

24 Action Lamp Output
The service indicator lamp is used by the service
technician and the on-site maintenance personnel. 25 Return (Lamp) Return
The service indicator lamp is not visible from the cab. 26 T/C Inlet Temperature Input
The VIMS electronic control module uses the two
outputs of the RS-232 data link to communicate the 30 RF Brake Oil Temperature Input
onboard data to the off-board systems. The VIMS 31 LF Brake Oil Temperature Input
electronic control module has two 70-pin connectors.
The connectors are used to connect the necessary 32 Action Alarm Output
harness wiring to all the system components. The 33 Lamp Return Return
module identifier (MID) for the VIMS electronic
control module is listed here: 38 RR Brake Oil Temperature Input
39 LR Brake Oil Temperature Input
49 – VIMS electronic control module
40 TPMS Green Lamp Output
Table 8
41 Lamp Return Return
Description of the Contacts of Connector J1 of
the VIMS electronic control module (1) 46 Keyswitch Keyswitch Input

No. Function Type 47 Alternator R-Terminal N/A

1 + Battery Power Input 48 TPMS RED Lamp Output

2 Ground Ground 49 Lamp Return Lamp Return

3 T/C Outlet Input 57 Keypad Data Input

4 HI Steering Pressure Input 58 Service Lamp Output

5 Jacketwater Level Input 59 Lamp Return Return

6 Cat Data Link Input /Output 63 Lamp Sink Input

(Left) - 64 LCD Lamp Sink Input
7 Cat Data Link Input /Output (1) J1 is a 70-pin connector. Contacts that are not listed are
(Left) + unused.
10 LF Strut Pressure Input
(Frequency)
11 RF Strut Pressure Input
(Frequency)
12 Fuel Level Input
(Frequency)
13 5 kHz Frequency 9 Sensor Input
(Frequency)
14 + Battery Power Input
15 Ground Ground
16 Aftercooler Level Input
17 Dimmer Switch (Down) Input
18 Dimmer Switch (Up) Input
20 LR Strut Pressure Input
(Frequency)
21 RR Strut Pressure Input
(Frequency)
22 Front Aftercooler Input
Temperature (Frequency)
(continued)
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Table 9 The connector contacts J2-32,J2-33, J2-40 and

Description of the Contacts of Connector J2 of
J2-41 of the VIMS electronic control module provide
the VIMS electronic control module (1) two RS-232 serial ports. The two serial ports allow
the VIMS electronic control module to communicate
No. Function Type with the off-board systems. The RS-232 data
4 Location Code 3 Input links are bidirectional. The bidirectional function
allows the VIMS electronic control module to input
10 SPI Data Output information and output information. One port is used
11 CAN (High) Input/Output to communicate with an off-board service tool. The
second port is used in order to broadcast data to
19 Digital Return Return (ground) off-board systems, as required.
20 SPI Load Input
Serial Peripheral Interface Data Link (SPI Data Link)
21 CAN (L) Input/Output
28 SPI Clock Output
The VIMS electronic control module (Connector
contacts J2-10, J2-20, J2-28 and J2-65) provides a
29 CAN Shield Return serial port for the SPI data link. The VIMS electronic
control module uses the SPI data link to communicate
32 Port No. 1 (RS-232) Output
(Transmit) with the display modules. Power for these modules
(connector contact J2-65) is 12 Volts. The 6-pin
33 Port No. 1 (RS-232) Input connectors in the machine harness for any of the
(Receive) display modules can be interchanged with any
40 RS-232 Port No. 2 Output other display module. This is especially helpful for
(Transmit) troubleshooting.
41 RS-232 Port No. 2 Input Keypad Data Link
(Receive)
45 Steering Temperature Input The Keypad Data Link (contact J1-57) is used to
(Frequency) provide a serial port for communicating keypad data
to the VIMS electronic control module.
54 Ambient Temperature Input
(Frequency)
Inputs
64 + Digital 8 DCV Output
Sensing Input (System Voltage)
65 + Power (Instrument) (12 Output
DCV)
The sensing input for system voltage (connector
66 Digital Return Return contact J1-1) tells the VIMS electronic control module
68 Switch (Backlight) Input
the voltage of the machine electrical system. Harness
wiring connects the “VIMS” circuit breaker to this
(1) J2 is a 70-pin connector. Contacts that are not listed are input. The voltage helps determine the condition of
unused.
the electrical system. This input is also the +battery
supply for the VIMS electronic control module.
Input/Output
Keypad
Cat Data Link
The input for the keypad (connector contact J1-57)
The Cat Data Link (connector contacts J1-6 and receives information from the keypad.
J1-7) provides a communication link with the other
electronic control modules on the machine. The Outputs
Cat Data Link is bidirectional. The bidirectional
functionality allows the input/output of data between Service Indicator Lamp
electronic control modules. The Cat Data Link
permits the sharing of information such as engine oil
pressure, machine codes and diagnostics.

CAN Data Link

The CAN Data Link is included in the harness for

future use.

RS-232 Data Link

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When the VIMS detects an event, the VIMS electronic
control module activates the output of the service
indicator lamp (connector contact J1-58) and the
service indicator lamp is turned ON. The service
indicator lamp remains ON whenever the event is
active. If an event could damage the machine, the
service indicator lamp is FLASHED. The service
indicator lamp can be turned OFF with the keypad.
Events are not cleared from the memory of the VIMS
ECM when the service indicator lamp is turned OFF.
If the event becomes inactive, the service indicator
lamp is turned OFF. When power is applied to the
Vital Information Management System, the memory
of the VIMS ECM is checked for any inactive events
that have not been cleared. If any inactive events are
found, the service indicator lamp is FLASHED three
times. If no events are found, the service indicator
lamp is FLASHED once as a lamp test during the
VIMS self test.
If an event is acknowledged via the keypad, the
service indicator lamp will not turn OFF. Refer to the
Systems Operation, “Service Operations” section
of this manual for additional information on the
service indicator lamp with the service program code
SVCLIT.
Action Lamp
The action lamp output of the VIMS electronic control
module (contact J1-24) is activated when a warning
category 2 or 3 is present and this will cause the
action lamp to FLASH. For more information, see the
Systems Operation, “Warning Operation” section.
Action Alarm
The action alarm output of the VIMS ECM (contact
J1-32) is activated when warning category “2-S” or
“3” are present. This will cause the action alarm to
SOUND. For more information, see the Systems
Operation, “Warning Operation” section.
Display Power Supply
The output power for the display modules of the VIMS
electronic control module (contact J2-65) provides 12
DCV to the display modules that are listed here:
• Quad gauge module
• Message center module
• Speedometer/tachometer module
VIMS Internal Battery
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A long life three volt lithium battery is contained in the
VIMS electronic control module. The battery allows
the memory of the VIMS electronic control module
to hold data when power is removed from the VIMS
electronic control module (OPEN disconnect switch).
The time/date functions are also powered by the
battery.
All onboard stored data is retained in battery-backed
memory. This type of memory will lose data if power
is removed. When the disconnect switch is in the ON
position, the machine electrical system will power
the VIMS electronic control module. This allows the
stored data to be retained. The backup battery takes
over when the disconnect switch is open. The backup
battery retains only the stored data.
The backup battery also powers the date/time clock
in the VIMS electronic control module when the
key start switch is in the OFF position. This is true
whether the disconnect switch is ON or OFF.
For machines in service, the backup battery is
expected to have a life of approximately 4 years.
Battery replacement should be performed at a 2 to 3
year interval in climates with ambient temperatures
of 0 to −40 °C (32 to −40 °F).
The failure of the backup battery causes an operator
warning and a resulting diagnostic code to be stored
in the event list. After the event for the failure of the
battery, if the key start switch is put in the OFF
position and the disconnect switch is OPEN, loss
of the stored data can occur within several hours
or less. When this warning occurs, download the
stored data immediately. Then replace the backup
battery. DO NOT turn the key start switch to the
OFF position. DO NOT turn the disconnect switch
to the OFF position.
The reason that the potential loss of data is so
sudden after the initial operator warning is due to the
discharge characteristics of the lithium battery. The
lithium battery holds a constant voltage throughout
the life of the battery. Then due to the chemical
breakdown (maturing) of the battery, the battery dies
very quickly. This is in contrast to the discharge
characteristics of the average flashlight battery. The
flashlight battery will discharge slowly over time, until
the battery is dead.
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Display Modules
SMCS Code: 7450
The contact description for all of the display modules
is listed in the following table.
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Table 10 i01263982

Contact Description of Display Module Connector Quad Gauge Module

No. Function Type
SMCS Code: 7450
1 +12 DCV Input - Power
2 Ground Ground -
Power/Signal
3 SPI Clock Input - Signal
4 SPI Data Input - Signal
5 SPI Load Input - Signal
6 Harness Code Input(1)
(1) The harness code is used to give two display modules of the
same type a unique component number. This is needed so
the VIMS main module can send unique information to each
identical module. The module number 1 is assigned to the
component with a grounded harness code input. The module
number 2 is assigned to the component with an ungrounded
harness code input. g00302063
Illustration 71
Quad Gauge Module
The display modules receive information from the
(1) Gauge warning area
main module. The operator and the service technician (2) Pictograph symbol
are notified of machine system status by the display
modules. The display modules are listed here: This module contains four gauges. The gauge
receives the information from sensors. This
• Quad gauge module information is provided by the VIMS electronic control
module or the other electronic controls over the CAT
• Speedometer/tachometer module data link. The VIMS electronic control module uses
the information from the sensors in order to calculate
• Message center module the values that are shown on the gauges.
Note: The Electrical Schematic in the machine Each gauge is dedicated to a parameter within a
Service Manual and the Operation and Maintenance machine system. Some examples of the possible
Manuals are helpful in identifying the display modules machine system parameters are listed here: engine
that are used on a given machine. oil pressure, power train oil temperature, brake oil
temperature, brake air pressure, system air pressure,
hydraulic oil temperature, and fuel level. Pictograph
symbol (2) identifies the machine system parameter
which is shown on each gauge. Abnormal range
values are shown by the gauge warning area (1).
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i01263996
Speedometer/Tachometer
Module
SMCS Code: 7450
g00357114
Illustration 72
Speedometer/Tachometer module
(1) Tachometer
(2) Pictograph symbol
(3) Ground speed readout
(4) Actual gear readout
Ground speed readout (3) consists of three digits
that may be used in order to show the machine
ground speed in MPH (km/h). Use the service
program code “UN” to change the unit of measure
(English or metric). The VIMS calculates speed by
using the information from the output of a frequency
sensor. The VIMS may also calculate speed by using
information that is obtained from a different electronic
control over the CAT data link.
Actual gear readout (4) consists of two digits that
show the transmission actual gear which is engaged.
The left digit shows the actual gear that is selected,
“1”, “2”, “3”, etc. The right digit shows the direction
that is selected, “F”, “N” or “R”.
Tachometer (1) shows the engine speed in RPM.
The VIMS calculates speed by using the information
from the output of a frequency sensor. The VIMS
may also calculate speed by using information that is
obtained from a different electronic control over the
CAT data link.
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i02140629
Message Center Module
SMCS Code: 7450
g01087018
Illustration 73
Message Center Module
(1) Alert Indicator
(2) Universal gauge
(3) Data logging indicator
(4) Message area
(5) Gauge warning area
Alert indicator (1) notifies the operator of an abnormal
condition in a machine system. The VIMS electronic
control module uses information from the other
electronic control modules on the machine to
determine when an abnormal condition is present.
The VIMS electronic control module then FLASHES
alert indicator (1). When alert indicator (1) FLASHES,
an abnormal condition exists. For more information,
refer to the Systems Operation, “Warning Operation”
section in this manual.
Data logging indicator (3) is a series of dots that
scroll when the data logger is turned on. The dots
only scroll when the data logger is turned on from
the keypad.
Message area (4) identifies the machine system
parameter with an abnormal condition. The first line
shows the parameter and the parameter status. The
second line prompts the operator for a reaction.
When alert indicator (1) is FLASHED, the machine
system parameter with the abnormal condition is
shown in the message area. For more information,
refer to the Systems Operation, “Warning Operation”
section in this manual. Message area (4) is also
used to show the event list, active diagnostic events
in “MIDXXX CIDXXXX FMIXX” format and other
requested information.
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The system default information is shown on the (Table 11, contd)

message area during normal operation. The default Message Center Abbreviations
information is referred to as the background mode.
Information that is shown in the background mode is Basic Word Abbreviation
listed here: Accumulator “ACUM”

• Time of day Action ACTION

Actuator “ACTR”
• Odometer
Actual “ACT”
• Total hours of the machine hours. The total Advanced Diesel Engine “ADEM”
machine hours are based on engine running time. Management

• On trucks, the payload weight is the information After “AFTR”

that is shown in the background mode when the Aftercooler “AFTCLR”
truck is being loaded.
Air “AIR”
• On loaders, the payload weight is also the Air Horn “AIR HORN”
information that is shown in the background mode
when the payload system is ON. Alarm “ALARM”
Ambient “AMB”
Universal gauge (2) shows a relative value of the
parameter in message area (4). For sensor type Amperes “AMPS”
parameters, universal gauge (2) shows the relative And “AND”
value of the event parameter. Switch type parameters
are not shown on universal gauge (2). Universal Angle “ANGLE”
gauge (2) can also show the RELATIVE value of any
Arm “ARM”
valid machine system parameter. The ACTUAL value
can be viewed by entering the desired parameter Attachment “ATTACH”
number on the keypad and pressing the “GAUGE”
Atmospheric “ATMOS”
key or pressing the “F1” key while the event is
present. Automatic “AUTO”
Auto Lube “AUTO LUBE”
Gauge warning area (5) is a bar that can be located
at either end of universal gauge (2). The bar that AUTO Retarder Control “ARC”
is used is determined by the parameter that is
Auxiliary “AUX”
being displayed. Gauge warning areas (5) may
be illuminated in order to indicate an abnormal Available “AVAILABLE”
condition. In Illustration 73, gauge warning area (5) is
Average “AVG”
illuminated in order to show the abnormal condition:
“TRN TEMP HI”. The lower end of the gauge would Average No. 1 “AVG1”
have illuminated if there was an abnormal condition:
“ENG OIL PRES LO” Average No. 3 “AVG3”
Average No. 5 “AVG5”
Message Center Abbreviations Axle “AXLE”

The Message Center Abbreviations Table provides Bevel “BVL”

the abbreviation for VIMS basic words. Back BACK
Table 11 Backup “BKUP”
Message Center Abbreviations Battery “BATT”
Basic Word Abbreviation Between “BETWEEN”
A “A” Body “BODY”
AESC “AESC” Boom “BM”
Absolute “AB” Boost “BOOST”
Accept “ACCEPT” Bottom “BTM”
(continued) (continued)
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(Table 11, contd) (Table 11, contd)

Message Center Abbreviations Message Center Abbreviations
Basic Word Abbreviation Basic Word Abbreviation
Bottom-Front “BTM F” Console “CONSOLE”
Bottom-Right “BTM R” Continue “CONTINUE”
Box “BOX” Control “CTRL”
Brake “BRK” Coolant “COOL”
Brake Cooler “BRKC” Cooler “COOLR”
Broadcast “BROADCAST” Count “COUNT”
Blocker “BLKR” Cumulative “CUM”
Bucket “BKT” Current “CUR”
Cab “CAB” Crank CRANK
Calibrate “CAL” Crankcase “CNKCASE”
Calibrated “CALIBRATED” Cylinder “CYL”
Calibration “CAL” Cylinder Rod “CYLRD”
Call “CALL” Data “DATA”
Cancel “CNCL” Data Link “DATA LINK”
Carryback “CARRYBK” Data Logger “DLOGR”
Case “CASE” Dead “DEAD”
Case Drain “CDRN” Decelerator “DECEL”
CAT CAT Degrees Celsius “DEG C”
Center “CTR” Degrees Fahrenheit “DEG F”
Change “CHNG” Derate “DERATE”
Channel “CHNL” Deviation “DEV”
Charge “CHRG” Differ “DIFFER”
Chassis Control “CC” Differential “DIFF”
Check “CHECK” Digital “DIGITAL”
Chip “CHIP” Direction “DIR”
Circuit “CRT” Directional “DIRECTIONAL”
Clear “CLR” Disabled “DISABLD”
Close “CLOSE” Display “DISP”
Closed “CLSD” Distance “DISTANCE”
Cluster “CLUSTR” Down “DWN”
Clutch “CLTCH” Downshift “DOWNSHIFT”
Code “CODE” Drain “DRN”
Collapsed “CLPSD” Drag “DRAG”
Command “CMD” Dragging “DR”
Communicate “COMM” Drive “DRIVE”
Completed “COMPLETED” Dual “DUAL”
Component ID “CIDs” Dump “DUMP”
Conditions CONDITIONS Electric Horn “ELEC HORN”
(continued) (continued)
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(Table 11, contd) (Table 11, contd)

Message Center Abbreviations Message Center Abbreviations
Basic Word Abbreviation Basic Word Abbreviation
Electronic “ELEK” Head “HD”
Electronic Control Module “ECM” High “HI”
“Elect Trans Control” “EPTC” High Pressure “HIPRES”
Empty “EMPTY” High Pilot (pressure) “HIPLT”
Enable “ENABL” Hoist “HOIST”
Engine “ENG” Hold “HOLD”
English “ENGLISH” Hour “HOUR”
Enter “ENTER” Hydraulic “HYD”
Error “ERR” Identification “ID”
Event Recorder “EREC” Impeller “IMPLR”
Ether “ETHER” Idle “IDLE”
Event “EVENT” Implement “IMPL”
Event Configure “ESET” Incorrect “INCORRECT”
Exhaust “EXH” Indicator “INDICATOR”
Exit “EXIT” Inhibit “INHIB”
Factor FACTOR Injector “INJ”
Fan “FAN” Injection “INJEC”
Filter “FLTR” Inlet “IN”
Filtered “FLTRD” Inputs “INPUTS”
Final “FNL” Interface Module “I/M”
Fixed “FIXED” Intermittent “INTM”
Float “FLOAT” Invalid “INVALID”
Flow “FLOW” Junk “JUNK”
Front “F” Key KEY
Frame Equivalent Life Average FELA Keypad “KPAD”
From “FROM” Kickout “KO”
Fuel “FUEL” Known “KNOWN”
Fully “FULLY” Ladder “LADDER”
Function “FUNCTION” Latch “LATCH”
Gauge “GAUGE” Latitude “LAT”
Gate “GATE” Lamp “LAMP”
Gear “GEAR” Last “LAST”
Good “GOOD” Left “LT”
Green GN Left - Front “LTF”
Ground “GND” Left - Rear “LTR”
Harness “HRNES” Level “LVL”
Haul “HAUL” Lever “LVR”
(continued) (continued)
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(Table 11, contd) (Table 11, contd)

Message Center Abbreviations Message Center Abbreviations
Basic Word Abbreviation Basic Word Abbreviation
Lift “LFT” Neutralizer “NTLRZR”
Lighting “LIGHTING” New “NEW”
Limit “LIMIT” No “NO”
Limited “LIMITED” Nominal “NOM”
Link “LINK” Not “NOT”
Linkage “LNKG” Off “OFF”
List “LIST” Oil “OIL”
Load “LOAD” On “ON”
Loaded “LOADED” Open “OPEN”
Loading “LOADING” Operator “OPERATOR”
Lock “LCK” Operating “OPRG”
Lockout “LCKOUT” Out “OUT”
Lockdown “LOCKDN” Outlet “OUT”
Lockup “LCKUP” Output “OUTPUT”
Longitude “LON” Over “OVER”
Loop “LOOP” Overstroke “STROKE”
Loss “LOSS” Parameters “PARAMETERS”
Low “LO” Park “PRK”
Lower “LOWER” Parking “PRKG”
Lubrication “LUBE” Parking Brake “PARKBK”
Machine “MACH” Pass “PASS”
Machine Control “M/C” Payload “PAYLOAD”
Main “MAIN” Peak PEAK
Manual “MANUAL” Pedal “PDL”
Maximum “MAX” Percent “%”
Measure “MEASURE” Perform “PERFORM”
Message “MSG” Personality “PRSNALTY”
Mile “MILE” Pilot “PLT”
Mismatch “MISMATCH” Pitch “PITCH”
Mode “MODE” Pitch Per Second “PITCH/SEC”
Modified “MODIFIED” Plugged “PLGD”
Modulate “MODULATE” Port “PORT”
Module “MODUL” Position “POS”
Motor “MTR” Power “POWER”
Moving “MOV” Power Shift “PS”
Movement “MVMT” Power train “PT”
Must “MUST” Prepare “PREPARE”
Neutral “NTRL” Press “PRESS”
(continued) (continued)
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(Table 11, contd) (Table 11, contd)

Message Center Abbreviations Message Center Abbreviations
Basic Word Abbreviation Basic Word Abbreviation
Pressure “PRES” Retarder “RETARDER”
Pressure-Front “PRESF” Return “RTN”
Pressure-Rear “PRESR” Review “REVIEW”
Previous “PREVIOUS” Ride “RIDE”
Primary “PRI” Right “RT”
Print “PRINT” Right-Front “RTF”
Programmable “PROG” Right-Rear “RTR”
Proportional “PROP” Rimpull “RIMPULL”
Pull “PULL” Rod “RO”
Pump “PMP” Run “RUN”
Purge “PURGE” Scale “SCALE”
Quick-shift “QUICKSHIFT” Screen “SCREEN”
RPM “SPD” Second “SEC”
Rack “RACK” Secondary “SEC”
Rack Per Second “RACK/SEC” Select “SELECT”
Rackback “RKBCK” Sensor “SNSR”
Raise “RAISE” Service “SERV”
Range “RANGE” Set “SET”
Rate “RATE” Shift “SHIFT”
Rated “RATED” Shop “SHOP”
Rear “R” Short “SHORT”
Rear Inside “RI” Shorted “SHORTED”
Recorder “RECORDER” Shutdown “SHUTDN”
Red “RD” Signal “SIG”
Reel “REEL” Slip “SLIP”
Relay “RELAY” Slowly “SLOWLY”
Relief “RLF” Snapshot “SNAPSHOT”
Renewal “RENEWAL” Solenoid “SOL”
Remote “REMOTE” Speed “SPD”
Report “REPORT” Speedometer/Tachometer “SPDOM/TACH”
Request “REQ” Start “START”
Required “REQD” Starter “STARTER”
Resolver “RESOLVER” Status “STATUS”
Response “RESPONSE” Steer “STR”
Restart “RESTART” Steering “STRG”
Restrictor “RESTR” Steering Pump “STRPMP”
Retarder “RETRDR” Stop “STOP”
(continued) (continued)
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(Table 11, contd) (Table 11, contd)

Message Center Abbreviations Message Center Abbreviations
Basic Word Abbreviation Basic Word Abbreviation
Stroke “STROKE” Unfiltered “UF”
Subtracted “SUBTRACTED” Unknown “UNKNOWN”
Supply “SUPPLY” Update “UPD”
Suspension “SUSP” Upshift “UPSHIFT”
Swing/Implement “SWG/IMP” User “USER”
Swing “SWG” Valve “VLV”
Switch “SW” Variable “VAR”
System “SYS” Vital Information Display “VIDS”
System
TPMS “TPMS”
Vital Information Management “VIMS”
Tank “TANK” System
Temperature “TEMP” Voltage “VOLTAGE”
This “THIS” Wastegate “WASTEGATE”
The “THE” Weigh “WT”
Then “THEN” Weight “WT”
Throttle “THROTTL” Without “W/O”
Tilt “TLT” Yes “YES”
Time “TIME”
Timing “TIMING” i02284347
Tire “TIRE”
Keypad
Ton “TON”
To “TO”
SMCS Code: 7450

Too “TOO” Table 12

Top “TOP” Contact Description of the Keypad Connector

Top - Front “TOP F” No. Function Type

Top - Left “TOP LT” 1 +12 DCV Input

Top - Rear “TOP R” 2 Ground Ground

Top - Right “TOP RT” 3 Keypad Data Output

Torque Converter “TC” 4 Unused -

Torque “TORQ”
Total “TOTAL”
Trailer “TRL”
Trailer Brake Cooler “TRLBRKC”
Transmission “TRN”
Travel “TRVL”
Truck Payload Measurement “TPMS”
System
Turbo “TRBO”
Uncalibrated “UNCALIBRATED”
(continued)
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Illustration 74
g00569830
(1) Key
(2) Key pressed indicator
(3) Backward arrow key
(4) Forward arrow key
(5) F1 key
Note: The keypad may be in a vertical or horizontal
orientation.
The keypad allows the operator or the service
technician to communicate with the VIMS electronic
control module. The user can select the desired
information that is shown on the message center. The
operator or the service technician can initiate service
procedures. The keypad also allows the operator to
enter an identification number and the keypad also
allows the operator to acknowledge events.
Pressing any key on the keypad causes key pressed
Indicator (2) to FLASH once. This tells the operator
or the service technician that the keystroke was
accepted.
When a series of related keystrokes (the ID of the
operator or the service program code) must be
entered, each keystroke must be completed in less
than five seconds. Periods that last longer than five
seconds will cancel any previous keystroke (s). The
message center will then return to the previous
display mode.
i01264237
OK Key
SMCS Code: 7450
The “OK” key is used to complete keypad entries and
the “OK” key is used to acknowledge events. Some
examples of the operation of the “OK” keys are listed
below:
• Responses to system prompts
• Entering an operator identification number
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• Stopping the requested gauge parameter
• Return the message center to the background
display.
i01264270
Gauge Key
SMCS Code: 7450
The “GAUGE” key is used to request parameter
information. The information will be displayed on
the universal gauge and the message area of the
message center module. The key may be used in
two different ways.
First method: Press the “GAUGE” key once in
order to display the first available gauge parameter
on the first line of the message area. The second
line of the message area displays the values of the
gauge parameter. The parameter’s relative values
are displayed on the universal gauge. An example of
the message area is shown here:
g00484272
Illustration 75
This information is shown for one parameter at a
time. The FORWARD and BACKWARD arrow keys
are used to scroll through the available parameters.
Second method: Enter the number of the parameter
via the keypad. Then press the “GAUGE”key. This
method saves time by accessing a specific parameter
directly. Otherwise scrolling through the entire
parameter list would be necessary.
Requested data remains on the message center
module until the OK key is pressed. The background
information (time of day and total machine hours)
then reappears. During the loading cycle, payload
weight is shown for off-highway trucks and large
wheel loaders.
Any previously selected gauge function or default
data is overridden when an abnormal condition
exists. The occurrence of an abnormal condition
will cause the event information to be displayed on
the message area. After the abnormal condition is
corrected or the abnormal condition is acknowledged,
the original gauge parameter information will be
displayed on the message area.
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Use the Parameter Table for a complete list of VIMS i02414018

parameter names and corresponding numbers. Not
all the parameters in the table are used with every ID Key
machine. If an invalid parameter number (XXX) is
entered, the message area shows: SMCS Code: 7450

This key is used by the operator to enter a

identification number. This number is stored with
all event information that may follow, until a new
identification number is entered. Printed reports show
this number with each event. The Operator ID is not
required to operate the machine.

g00484275 The following message is displayed on the message

Illustration 76
area after the “ID” key is first pressed.
An example of the message area display for a
requested parameter with a failure is shown here:

g00484268
Illustration 79

g00484276 The operator enters an identification number up to

Illustration 77
seven digits. Then press the “OK” key. The numbers
that are entered are shown on the second line of the
Pressing the “F1” key toggles the message center message area.
display in order to show service information. This
mode replaces the ERR text with a meaningful
description of the problem. An example of the
message center is shown here:

g00484271
Illustration 80

Input Key Functions

g00484277
Illustration 78
OK – Accept the desired operator ID.
Note: For a listing of message center text and FMI ID – Clear the entry line in order to enter a
codes, refer to the Troubleshooting, RENR2631, differentoperator ID.
“Toubleshooting Diagnostic Codes ”.
GAUGE – Abort the entry mode.
i01261858
LEFT ARROW – Delete the last character.
Arrow Keys
Press the “OK” key within five seconds of entering
SMCS Code: 7450 the last keystroke of the operator ID. Otherwise, the
operator ID function will be aborted and the message
These keys allow the user to scroll forward and center will return to the previous display mode.
backward through information that is shown on the
message center. Note: If an event occurs during the operator ID
function, the operator ID function is aborted and
replaced with event information.
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i01264425 The parameter value and the unit will be displayed on

the second line of the message center. An example
Function Keys of the parameter information is shown below:
SMCS Code: 7450

“F1” Key
The “F1” key (5) is used by the operator to request
additional information about maintenance (system)
and data (machine) events.
• DIAGNOSTIC EVENTS
When a diagnostic type of maintenance event is
displayed on the message center, pressing the “F1”
key will access additional diagnostic information. The
diagnostic information is shown on the second line of
the message area.
g00569901
Illustration 84
Pressing the “F1” key again would show the
information that was previously shown on the second
line of the message area.
Note: Single Pole Single Throw (SPST) switches
are either OPEN or switches are CLOSED, so
these switches do not have CID or FMI diagnostic
information. Diagnostics for switches will be displayed
as the switch status: OK, OPEN, NEUTRAL, UP, etc.
An example of the status display is shown here:

g00569871
Illustration 81

The additional diagnostic information is listed here:

MID, CID, and FMI. An example of the diagnostic
information is shown here: Illustration 85
g00484280

Note: Double Pole Single Throw (DPST) switches

can have diagnostic codes.

“F2” Key
The “F2” key is not used.
g00484278
Illustration 82
“F3” Key
Pressing the “F1” key again would show the
information that was previously shown on the second The “F3” key is not used.
line.
i01264478
• DATA EVENTS
When a data event is displayed on the message
Numeric Keys
center, pressing the “F1” key will access additional SMCS Code: 7450
parameter information.
These keys are used to enter numeric information.
Some examples of numeric information are listed
here: operator identification number, service program
codes, requested operator responses, and selection
of individual gauge parameters.

g00569889
Illustration 83
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i02414033 Steering Flow Switches

Switches
SMCS Code: 1435; 7332

Note: The switches that are listed in this section may

NOT be used on all machines.

Switches provide an open, ground or a +battery

signal to the switch type inputs of the VIMS electronic
control module. A switch can be open or closed.

• When a switch is open, no signal is provided to the

corresponding input of the VIMS electronic control
module. This “no signal” condition is also called
“floating”. Illustration 87
g00482137

Steering Flow Switches

• When a switch is closed, the ground signal or the
+battery signal are provided to each corresponding
input of the VIMS electronic control module.
Oil Level Switch
(1) Schematic symbol
(2) Switch
During normal operation, steering flow switch (2) is
closed to ground. The switch opens when the oil
flow in the steering system is less than the specified
limit. The VIMS electronic control module warns the
operator that the oil flow of the steering systems is
low when the switch is open. Switch (2) is used in
the primary steering systems and the supplemental
steering systems. Off the machine (“on the bench”),
the switch is normally open.

Filter Indicator Switches

Plunger Type

g00482124
Illustration 86
Oil Level Switch (“Engine, Hydraulic”)
(1) Switch
(2) Schematic symbol

Oil level switch (1) is closed to ground during normal

operation. The switch opens when the oil level is less
than the minimum level. When the switch opens the
VIMS electronic control module warns the machine
operator of the low oil level. Off the machine (“on
the bench”), the switch is open with the float in the
DOWN position. g00482139
Illustration 88
Filter Bypass Switch
(1) Switch
(2) Schematic symbol
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Filter bypass switch (1) has a plunger within the Coolant Flow Switch
switch that closes the contacts with an acceptable
pressure drop across the filter. The switch closes
the signal circuit to ground during normal operation.
When the pressure across the filter is greater than
the specified limit the switch plunger moves in order
to allow the switch contacts to open. The VIMS
electronic control module will warn the operator that
the filter is restricted when the switch is open. Off
the machine (“on the bench”), the switch is normally
open.

Note: The VIMS electronic control module takes the

fluid temperature into consideration before warning
the operator. Cold fluid has a higher viscosity which
causes a higher differential pressure across the filter
than fluid at normal operating temperature. When
the fluid temperature is below a specified limit, the
filter bypass event is ignored by the VIMS electronic
control module. The temperature inhibit is not used
with the fuel filter.
Differential Pressure Type
g00482162
Illustration 90
Coolant Flow Switch
(1) Switch
(2) Schematic symbol
During normal operation, coolant flow switch (1) is
closed to ground as coolant flows against the paddle.
The switch opens when coolant flow is less than the
specified limit. The VIMS electronic control module
warns the operator of the low coolant flow in the
engine cooling system when the switch is open. Off
the machine (“on the bench”), the switch is open.

Steering Pressure Switch

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Illustration 89
Differential Pressure Switch
(1) Switch
(2) Typical schematic symbol
(3) Filter inlet port
(4) Filter outlet port

Differential pressure switch (1) is activated by a Illustration 91

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pressure difference between the filter inlet port (3)
Steering Pressure Switch
and filter outlet port (4). The switch contacts are held
closed by a spring inside the switch during normal (1) Schematic symbol
(2) Switch
operation. When the pressure at filter inlet port (3)
exceeds the pressure at filter outlet port (4) by a
specified amount, the force of the spring is overcome
and the switch contacts are opened. The VIMS
electronic control module will warn the operator that
the filter is restricted when the switch is open. Off
the machine (“on the bench”), the switch is closed
because there is no pressure difference between
ports (3) and (4).
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During normal operation, steering pressure switch PWM Sensors

(1) is closed to ground. The switch is open when
the pressure within the steering system is less than
the specified limit . When the pressure within the
steering system is greater than the specified limit,
the switch is closed. Switch contact B and contact
C are closed when the switch is not installed on the
machine (“on the bench”). Switch contact A is open
when the switch is not installed on the machine (“on
the bench”). The normally closed contacts (B and C)
are not used in this application.

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Sensors
SMCS Code: 1439

Note: The sensors that are listed in this section may

NOT be used on all machines.

Sensors provide the VIMS electronic control module

with input information about changing conditions.
The sensors provide information such as speed
and temperature. The sensor signal changes in a
proportional manner in order to reflect the changing
condition. The types of sensor signals that are
recognized by the VIMS electronic control module
are listed here: g00482644
Illustration 92

Frequency – The sensor produces an AC signal that PWM Signal

varies in frequency (“Hz”) as the condition changes.

Pulse width modulated (PWM) sensor – The

sensor produces a digital signal with a duty cycle that
varies as the condition changes. The frequency of
this signal is relatively constant and the frequency
contains no information.

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Illustration 93
Typical Schematic of a PWM Sensor

PWM sensors produce a digital signal with a duty

cycle that varies as the condition changes. The
frequency remains constant.
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Temperature Sensor - Fluids And Temperature sensor (2) reacts to the temperature of
Ambient Air engine exhaust gas. The sensor receives operating
power from the VIMS electronic control module. The
sensor sends a PWM signal which changes as the
temperature of the engine exhaust gas changes to
the main module. The control measures the duty
cycle of the sensor signal in order to determine the
temperature.

Pressure Sensor

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Illustration 94
Fluid Temperature Sensor
(1) Schematic symbol
(2) Sensor

Temperature sensor (2) reacts to the temperature

of fluids such as hydraulic oil, power train oil, or
engine coolant. The sensor receives operating power
from the VIMS electronic control module. The sensor
sends a signal that changes as the fluid temperature
changes to the VIMS electronic control module. The
VIMS measures the duty cycle of the sensor signal in
order to determine the fluid temperature.
Temperature Sensor - Engine Exhaust
Gas
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Illustration 96
Pressure Sensor
(1) Schematic symbol
(2) Sensor
Pressure sensor (2) reacts to system pressure
such as system air pressure. The sensor receives
operating power from the VIMS electronic control
module. The sensor sends a PWM signal to the VIMS
that changes in proportion to the air pressure. The
VIMS measures the duty cycle of the sensor signal
in order to determine the pressure.

Coolant Loss Sensor

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Illustration 95
Engine Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor
(1) Schematic symbol
(2) Sensor

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Illustration 97
Coolant Loss Sensor
(1) Sensor
(2) Schematic symbol
(3) Plastic sleeve (“see note”)
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The coolant loss sensor is an electronic switch that
is activated by coolant. During normal operation,
coolant loss sensor (1) is closed to ground. The
switch opens when the coolant level is too low. The
VIMS electronic control module warns the operator
of a very low coolant condition in the cooling system
when the switch opens. The sensor has a connector
with three contacts. Contact “A” connects to the +8
DCV sensor power from the VIMS electronic control
module . Contact “B” connects to ground and contact
“C” (switch output) connects to the input of the VIMS
electronic control module . Off the machine (“on the
bench”), when power and ground are disconnected
the switch is open. The sensor cannot be tested in
this state.
Note: DO NOT remove plastic sleeve (3) from the
probe. This plastic sleeve is required for proper
switch operation.
The internal electronic switch that is in this sensor
functions as a mechanical switch. The switch is
either open or the switch is closed to ground.
(“connector contact C closed to contact B”). This
sensor works with ONLY water or water/glycol
solutions (“antifreeze”). The sensor will not work with
oils, fuels, etc. A pull-up voltage must be present at
the signal lead. The pull-up voltage is used in order
to pull up the open circuit voltage, when a loss of
coolant has caused the switch to open. This pull-up
voltage (5 VDC) is supplied by the VIMS electronic
control module . The pull-up voltage can only be
measured with a multimeter when the switch is open.
When there is 5 volts present on the signal lead
during normal operation the switch is open.
Fuel Level Sensor - Ultrasonic Type
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Illustration 98
Fuel Level Sensor - Ultrasonic Type
(1) Schematic symbol. (2) Float. (3) Guide tube. (4) Sensor.
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Fuel level sensor (4) reacts to the level of the fuel in
the fuel tank. Sensor (4) emits an ultrasonic signal up
guide tube (3). The ultrasonic signal is reflected off
a metal disk on the bottom of float (2) and the signal
returns to the sensor. The sensor measures the travel
time of the ultrasonic signal. The travel time includes
the time to the float and the time back to the sensor.
The sensor also measures the temperature of the
fuel in order to compensate accordingly. The status
“(open or grounded)” of connector contact 3 indicates
whether the sensor is installed in a deep tank or a
shallow tank. Contact 3 should be open for a tank
(“deep”) that has a maximum depth of 2300 mm
(90 inch). Contact 3 should be grounded for a tank
(“shallow”) that has a maximum depth of 1150 mm
(45 inch). The sensor receives operating power from
the machine electrical system. The VIMS electronic
control module receives a PWM signal from the
sensor that changes as the fuel level changes. The
VIMS electronic control module measures the duty
cycle of the sensor signal in order to determine the
fuel level.
Note: The fuel level sensor cannot be bench tested.
The sensor must have fuel in guide tube (3) in order
to operate properly. The sensor can be tested only
while the sensor is installed on a machine. For
specifications and test procedures, see the Testing
and Adjusting, RENR2631, “PWM Sensor Tests” .
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Data Connectors
SMCS Code: 1408-CY; 7553
g00482691
Illustration 99
RS-232 Port For Downloading
9D-3374 Connector
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The action lamp connects to connector contact J1-24

of the VIMS electronic control module. The action
lamp is an LED that is located within the operator’s
viewing area. The FLASHING of the action lamp tells
the operator that a condition exists. The condition
will require changing the operation of the machine.
The VIMS electronic control module FLASHES the
action lamp whenever a warning category 2, 2S or 3
problem exists.

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Action Alarm
Illustration 100
g00482692 SMCS Code: 7407
Mating Connector For Downloading Cable
8C-6313 Connector

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Illustration 103
Action Alarm

Illustration 101
g00482693 (1) Schematic symbol
(2) Action alarm
8D-9537 Cap
The action alarm always connects to connector
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contact J1-32 of the VIMS electronic control module.
The intermittent SOUNDING of the action alarm
Action Lamp (category 3) tells the operator to shutdown the
machine immediately. The VIMS electronic control
SMCS Code: 7431 module will SOUND the action alarm, whenever a
category 3 warning exists.

A category 2S warning will sound this alarm

continuously. This indicates an urgent need to modify
machine operation.

The action alarm does not operate when the engine

is stopped. The VIMS electronic control module
Illustration 102
g00304970 gets information from the engine control in order
Action Lamp Symbol
to determine that the engine is running. The action
alarm SOUNDS, as required. The action alarm
SOUNDS when the engine is running and a category
2S warning or a category 3 warning is present.
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Payload Lamps
SMCS Code: 1430-LMP; 7494-LMP
g00551434
Illustration 104
Truck Payload Lamp
(1) Truck Payload Lamp
(2) Schematic
The output for the red payload lamp is connector J1
contact 48 of the VIMS electronic control module.
The output for the green payload lamp is connector
J1 contact 40 of the VIMS electronic control module.
These outputs are connected to the truck payload
lamps. The red payload lamps and the green payload
lamps are located outside the cab in an area that is
easily seen by the loader operator that is loading the
truck. The payload lamps can be turned ON by the
VIMS electronic control module at various stages of
the truck loading process.
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Service Lamp
SMCS Code: 7431-LMP
Illustration 105
g00551483
Service Lamp
(1) Service Lamp
(2) Schematic
The service lamp is connected to the service
lamp output of the VIMS electronic control module
(connector J1 contact 58). The service lamp has a
“blue lens”. The service lamp is located outside the
cab in an area that is easily seen by someone that
is a distance away from the machine. The service
lamp is turned ON in order to warn the service
personnel that the VIMS electronic control module
has detected an active event (“data or machine”). A
flashing service lamp indicates that the event could
be damaging to the machine. If the event becomes
inactive, the service lamp is turned OFF. However,
the event is stored in the memory of the VIMS
electronic control module.
When power is applied to the VIMS module (“ key
start switch to the ON position”), the main module
memory is checked for any inactive events. If any
events are found, the service lamp is FLASHED
three times. If no events are found, the service lamp
is FLASHED once. The service lamp can be reset
via the keypad or the off-board service tool even if
the event is still active. For more information, see the
Systems Operation, “Service Operations” section of
this manual.
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Related Components
SMCS Code: 1408
Machine Batteries, Alternator And Electrical
System
The VIMS electronic control module monitors the
voltage of the machine electrical system. The control
measures the system voltage. The control then
determines whether the system voltage is within
specified limits. The voltage is measured at the
+battery input (“unswitched”) of the VIMS electronic
control module (“connector contact 1”).
Other Electrical Components
Some machines have electronic control modules
that are not part of the VIMS, but the electronic
control modules communicate with the VIMS. The
CAT data link connects these electronic controls
together. This allows the sharing of information such
as engine oil pressure, engine speed, harness codes
and diagnostic information. For example, an engine
control sends engine speed information to the main
module over the CAT data link. In this situation, the
engine speed sensor is not part of the VIMS.
Solenoids
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Illustration 106
(1) Solenoid
(2) Schematic symbol
The solenoid is used in order to allow the VIMS to
cause action. This action could be activating a lube
system or stopping the engine.
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g00482941
Illustration 107
(1) Schematic symbol of the type A diode assembly
(2) Schematic symbol of the type B diode assembly
(3) Diode assembly
Diode assembly (3) is installed at all solenoids that
are NOT activated by an electronic control module.
The assembly is installed between the machine
harness and the solenoid. These solenoids could
include various hydraulic solenoid valves and the
horn solenoid. Using the diode assemblies reduces
the amount of electrical noise that is created by the
operation of these solenoids. Electrical noise can
cause erratic operation of VIMS. The type A diode
assembly is used on most solenoids. The type B
diode assembly is used on the air conditioner clutch
solenoid.
Service Keyswitch
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Illustration 108
Service Keyswitch
(1) Keyswitch
(2) Schematic symbol
The service keyswitch is used in order to access
the VIMS without turning the key start switch of the
machine to the ON position.
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Parameters
SMCS Code: 7601-NQ; 7603-NQ
Table 13

VIMS Parameter Description List

VIMS VIMS
Parameter Abbreviated Full Source Signal
Number Name Name Module(s) Type Parameter Description
THROTTL LCK Throttle Lock 36 Calculated “Indicates the position (ON or OFF) of
99 ENABL Enable Switch the throttle lock enable switch.”
100 ENG SPD Engine Speed 36 Frequency “The actual rotational speed of the
crankshaft. The sensor is mounted
on the flywheel housing (994) or on
the camshaft (engine ECM). The
sensor generates a frequency-varying
signal as the teeth on the gear pass.
The frequency-varying signal is
sent to an ECM. The ECM uses the
frequency-varying signal in order to
determine the speed of the engine.”
101 TRBO IN PRES Turbo Inlet 36 Analog “The turbocharger inlet air pressure
Pressure sensor sends the engine ECM a
voltage that varies as the pressure
changes. The engine ECM then
calculates the pressure according to
the voltage that is received.”
102 LT TRBO IN Left 36 Analog “The left bank turbocharger inlet
PRES Turbocharger pressure sensor sends the engine
Inlet Pressure ECM a voltage that varies as the
pressure changes. The engine
ECM then calculates the pressure
according to the voltage that is
received.”
103 RT TRBO IN Right Turbo 36 Analog “The right bank turbocharger inlet
PRES Inlet Pressure pressure sensor sends the engine
ECM a voltage that varies as the
pressure changes. The engine
ECM then calculates the pressure
according to the voltage that is
received.”
104 PEAK AIR FLTR Peak Air Filter 36 Calculated “This is used to show the peak or
(Restriction) maximum air filter restriction for a
given period of time. The engine ECM
calculates the value by subtracting
the atmospheric pressure value from
the turbo inlet pressure value.”
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(Table 13, contd)

VIMS Parameter Description List
VIMS VIMS
Parameter Abbreviated Full Source Signal
Number Name Name Module(s) Type Parameter Description
104 AIR FLTR Air Filter 36 Calculated “Indicates the degree to which the
(Restriction) engine air filter is plugged. The
engine ECM uses the parameters
of atmospheric air pressure and
turbocharger inlet air pressure to
calculates the degree to which the
engine air filter is plugged. Engine
power is derated 2 percent per kpa
of pressure difference above 6.5
kpa, up to a maximum of 20 percent
total engine derate. If the engine
ECM senses that either one of these
pressure sensors are sending an
incorrect value, the engine power is
also derated up to 20 percent.”
105 BOOST PRES Boost Pressure 36 Analog “The turbocharger outlet pressure
sensor sends the engine ECM a
voltage that varies as the pressure
changes. The engine ECM then
calculates boost according to the
voltage that is received by subtracting
atmospheric pressure. ”
106 LT EXH TEMP Left Exhaust 36 PWM “The temperature within the left bank
Temperature exhaust manifold of the engine. An
ECM receives a signal that changes
in pulse width as the exhaust within
the left exhaust manifold changes
temperature. The ECM uses the
pulse width that it receives in order to
determine the temperature.”
107 RT-LT EXH Right Minus 49 Calculated “This is calculated by VIMS by
TEMP Left Exhaust subtracting the left manifold exhaust
Temperature temperature from the right manifold
exhaust temperature.”
108 RT EXH TEMP Right Exhaust 36 PWM “The temperature within the right
Temperature exhaust manifold of the engine. An
ECM receives a signal that changes
in pulse width as the exhaust within
the right exhaust manifold changes
temperature. The ECM then uses
the pulse width that it receives to
determine the temperature.”
109 TRBO OUT Turbo Outlet 36 Analog “The turbocharger outlet pressure
PRES Pressure sensor sends the engine ECM a
voltage that changes as the pressure
changes. The engine ECM then
calculates the pressure according to
the voltage received.”
110 AFTCLR TEMP Aftercooler 36/49 PWM “Engine aftercooler coolant outlet
Temperature temperature. An ECM receives a
(Coolant) signal that changes in pulse width as
the engine aftercooler coolant outlet
temperature changes. The ECM then
uses the pulse width that it receives
to determine the temperature.”
(continued)
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(Table 13, contd)

VIMS Parameter Description List
VIMS VIMS
Parameter Abbreviated Full Source Signal
Number Name Name Module(s) Type Parameter Description
111 F AFTRCLR Front 36/49 PWM “The temperature in the front section
TEMP Aftercooler of the engine aftercooler. An ECM
Temperature receives a signal that changes in
(Coolant) pulse width as the coolant in the
front section of the engine aftercooler
changes temperature. The ECM uses
the pulse width that it receives to
determine the temperature.”
112 R AFTRCLR Rear 36/49 PWM or “The temperature in the rear section
TEMP Aftercooler Analog of the engine aftercooler. An ECM
Temperature receives a signal that changes in
(Coolant) pulse width as the coolant in the
rear section of the engine aftercooler
changes temperature. The ECM uses
the pulse width that it receives to
determine the temperature. ”
113 START AID SW Start Aid Switch 36 Switch “Indicates the status of the start aid
function (ON or OFF).”
114 WASTEGATE Wastegate 36 Analog “The position of the wastegate valve
POS Position on the turbocharger (outlet). The
wastegate position sensor has an
output that changes in voltage as the
wastegate valve position changes.
From this voltage, the engine ECM
calculates the wastegate position.”
115 COOL FAN SPD Cooling Fan 36 Frequency “The speed of the engine cooling fan
Speed shaft. The sensor mounted on this
shaft generates a frequency varying
signal that changes as the speed of
the cooling fan changes. From this
signal, the engine ECM calculates the
engine cooling fan speed.”
116 ENG COLD Cold Mode 36 Calculated “Indicates the cold mode status
MODE Status (active or inactive) as calculated by
the engine ECM.”
117 ENG DERATE Engine 36 Calculated “Used to request and read the present
Power Derate engine power derate percentage.
Percentage Zero indicates engine power is NOT
derated.”
118 AIR FLTR Peak Air Filter 36 Calculated “Indicates the peak air filter restriction
Restriction as calculated by the engine ECM.”
119 ETHER INJEC Ether Injection 36 Calculated “Indicates when ether is being injected
into an engine to aid starting.”
120 FUEL POS Fuel Position 36 Calculated “This is calculated by the engine ECM
after considering the desired engine
speed, fuel ratio control (FRC), and
actual engine speed.”
121 ENG LOAD Engine Load 36 Calculated “This is calculated by the engine
ECM after considering the engine
speed, throttle switch position,
throttle position, boost pressure, and
atmospheric pressure and is shown
as a percent of a full load.”
(continued)
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VIMS Parameter Description List
VIMS VIMS
Parameter Abbreviated Full Source Signal
Number Name Name Module(s) Type Parameter Description
122 FUEL FLTR Fuel Filter 36/49 Switch “The status of the fuel filter
(Bypass) (PLUGGED or OK). When the
pressure across the filter is greater
than the specified pressure, the
switch plunger moves and allows the
switch contacts to open telling an
ECM that the filter is PLUGGED. With
normal operation, the switch is closed
to ground.”
123 FUEL LVL Tank Fuel Level 49 PWM “This is the tank fuel level and is
measured by the ultrasonic fuel level
sensor that is mounted in the bottom
of the fuel tank. This sensor sends
an ECM a pulse that varies in width
as the fuel level changes. The fuel
level is then calculated according to
the pulse width that it receives. The
sensor also takes the temperature
of the fuel into consideration, and
changes the pulse width accordingly. ”
125 THROTTL POS Throttle 36 PWM “The position of the throttle foot pedal.
Position The throttle position sensor has an
pulse output that changes in width as
the foot pedal position changes. The
engine ECM uses the pulse width that
it receives to determine the throttle
position.”
126 FUEL FLOW Fuel Flow 36 Calculated “This is calculated by VIMS from the
Fuel Flow Engl parameter received
from the engine ECM. The Fuel
Flow Engl value (parameter 127, in
gal/sec), is converted to this fuel flow
(parameter 126). This represents
the rate at which fuel is used by the
engine. The units for this parameter
are gallons per hour.”
127 FUEL FLOW Fuel Flow 36 Calculated “This is calculated by the engine ECM.
ENGL (English Units) It is used to show the rate at which
fuel is used by the engine (English
units). It is used on older machines.
The units are gallons per second.”
128 FUEL PRES Fuel Pressure 49 PWM “The fuel pressure after the fuel filter.”
Filtered
(Primary)
129 ENG FUEL RATE Engine Fuel 36 Calculated “This is calculated by the engine
Rate ECM, and is the rate at which fuel
is used by the engine. The units are
liters per hour.”
130 ENG OIL LVL Engine Oil 36/49 Switch “Used to tell the engine ECM when
Level the engine oil level is less than the
minimum desired level. With low oil
level, the switch is open. In normal
operation, the switch is closed to
ground.”
(continued)
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(Table 13, contd)

VIMS Parameter Description List
VIMS VIMS
Parameter Abbreviated Full Source Signal
Number Name Name Module(s) Type Parameter Description
131 ENG OIL PRES Engine Oil 36/49 Analog “The oil pressure inside the engine.
Pressure The sensor sends to an ECM a
voltage that varies as the pressure
changes. The ECM then calculates
the pressure according to the voltage
that it receives. Actual warning
pressure depends upon the engine
speed.”
132 ENG OIL PRES Engine Oil 36 Analog “The oil pressure (absolute) inside the
AB Pressure engine. The sensor sends to an ECM
(Absolute) an voltage that varies as the pressure
changes. The ECM then calculates
the pressure according to the voltage
that it receives. Actual warning
pressure depends upon the engine
speed. Atmospheric pressure is taken
into account for this calculation.”
133 CNKCASE PRES Crankcase 36 Analog “The pressure inside the crankcase.
Pressure The sensor sends the engine ECM a
voltage that varies as the pressure
changes. The engine ECM then
calculates the pressure according to
the voltage that it receives.”
134 ENG COOL Engine Coolant 49 Switch “This switch notifies VIMS of the
FLOW Flow coolant flow status in the engine
cooling system (water jacket). During
normal operation, the coolant flow
switch is closed to ground. The switch
opens when coolant flow is less than
specified.”
135 ENG COOL Engine Coolant 36/49 PWM “The coolant temperature in the
TEMP Temperature engine cooling system. An ECM
receives a signal that changes in
voltage or pulse width as the engine
coolant temperature changes. The
ECM then determines the temperature
from the signal it receives.”
136 HYD COOLR Hydraulic 49 Switch “The state of the Hydraulic Oil Cooler
BLKR Cooler Blocker Blocker function.”
137 AFTRCLR LVL Aftercooler 49 Switch “This switch notifies VIMS of the
(Coolant) Level status of the aftercooler coolant level.
The switch (sensor) opens when the
coolant level is low. During normal
operation the switch is closed to
ground. This switch (sensor) is an
capacitive type switch that is activated
only by water or anti-freeze.”
138 ENG COOL LVL Engine Coolant 49 Switch “This switch notifies VIMS of the
Level status of the engine coolant level.
The switch (sensor) opens when the
coolant level is low. During normal
operation the switch is closed to
ground. This switch (sensor) is an
capacitive type switch that is activated
only by water or anti-freeze.”
(continued)
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VIMS Parameter Description List
VIMS VIMS
Parameter Abbreviated Full Source Signal
Number Name Name Module(s) Type Parameter Description
140 SYS VOLTAGE System Voltage 49 Calculated “The actual voltage that exists
between machine battery positive and
frame ground measured at the main
module.”
141 MAIN PILOT Main Pilot 49 PWM “The hydraulic systems main pilot
PRES Pressure pressure. This pilot pressure includes
the swing, implement and travel pilot
pressures. An ECM receives a signal
that varies in pulse width as the
pressure changes.”
142 IMPL PRES Implement Pilot 49 PWM “Indicates the pressure of the pilot oil
Oil Pressure for implements. An ECM receives a
signal that varies in pulse width as the
pressure changes.”
144 UNFLTR OIL Unfiltered Oil 36 Analog “The absolute pressure (inlcudes
PRES Pressure atmospheric pressure) of the engine
oil before the engine oil filter. The
engine ECM receives a voltage that
changes as the pressure changes.”
145 HI BOOST PRES Boost Pressure 49 Calculated “This parameter monitors the warning
Front or Rear status parameter from the engine
High ECM to determine if the front or rear
boost pressure is high.”
146 LO BOOST Boost Pressure 49 Calculated “This parameter monitors the warning
PRES Front or Rear status parameter from the engine
Low ECM to determine if the front or rear
boost pressure is low.”
147 CNKCASE PRES Crankcase 36 PWM “The pressure of the air inside the
Air Pressure crankcase.”
(Gauge)
149 COLD CYL Cold Cylinder 36 Calculated “Used to read and program the Cold
CUTOUT Cutout Cylinder Cutout Strategy status.”
150 AVE CYL TEMP Engine 36 Analog “The temperature of engine cylinder
Cylinder No. No. 1 exhaust.”
1 Exhaust
Temperature
151 INJ-CYL 1 TEMP Engine 36 Analog “The temperature of engine cylinder
Cylinder No. No. 1 exhaust.”
1 Exhaust
Temperature
152 INJ-CYL 2 TEMP Engine 36 Analog “The temperature of engine cylinder
Cylinder No. No. 2 exhaust.”
2 Exhaust
Temperature
153 INJ-CYL 3 TEMP Engine 36 Analog “The temperature of engine cylinder
Cylinder No. No. 3 exhaust.”
3 Exhaust
Temperature
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VIMS Parameter Description List
VIMS VIMS
Parameter Abbreviated Full Source Signal
Number Name Name Module(s) Type Parameter Description
154 INJ-CYL 4 TEMP Engine 36 Analog “The temperature of engine cylinder
Cylinder No. No. 4 exhaust.”
4 Exhaust
Temperature
155 INJ-CYL 5 TEMP Engine 36 Analog “The temperature of engine cylinder
Cylinder No. No. 5 exhaust.”
5 Exhaust
Temperature
156 INJ-CYL 6 TEMP Engine 36 Analog “The temperature of engine cylinder
Cylinder No. No. 6 exhaust.”
6 Exhaust
Temperature
157 INJ-CYL 7 TEMP Engine 36 Analog “The temperature of engine cylinder
Cylinder No. No. 7 exhaust.”
7 Exhaust
Temperature
158 INJ-CYL 8 TEMP Engine 36 Analog “The temperature of engine cylinder
Cylinder No. No. 8 exhaust.”
8 Exhaust
Temperature
159 INJ-CYL 9 TEMP Engine 36 Analog “The temperature of engine cylinder
Cylinder No. No. 9 exhaust.”
9 Exhaust
Temperature
160 INJ-CYL 10 Engine 36 Analog “The temperature of engine cylinder
TEMP Cylinder No. No. 10 exhaust.”
10 Exhaust
Temperature
161 INJ-CYL 11 Engine 36 Analog “The temperature of engine cylinder
TEMP Cylinder No. No. 11 exhaust.”
11 Exhaust
Temperature
162 INJ-CYL 12 Engine 36 Analog “The temperature of engine cylinder
TEMP Cylinder No. No. 12 exhaust.”
12 Exhaust
Temperature
163 INJ-CYL 13 Engine 36 Analog “The temperature of engine cylinder
TEMP Cylinder No. No. 13 exhaust.”
13 Exhaust
Temperature
164 INJ-CYL 14 Engine 36 Analog “The temperature of engine cylinder
TEMP Cylinder No. No. 14 exhaust.”
14 Exhaust
Temperature
165 INJ-CYL 15 Engine 36 Analog “The temperature of engine cylinder
TEMP Cylinder No. No. 15 exhaus.”
15 Exhaust
Temperature
166 INJ-CYL 16 Engine 36 Analog “The temperature of engine cylinder
TEMP Cylinder No. No. 16 exhaust.”
16 Exhaust
Temperature
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VIMS Parameter Description List
VIMS VIMS
Parameter Abbreviated Full Source Signal
Number Name Name Module(s) Type Parameter Description
167 ENG PRELUBE Engine Pre- 36 Calculated “Indicates which mode the engine
Lube Mode pre-lube system is in. Engine pre-lube
modes:”
Pre-Lube is OFF
Pre-Lube is ON
Pre-Lube is DISABLED
Pre-Lube is COMPLETED
168 LT AIR FLTR RES Left Air Filter 36 Calculated “The pressure drop across the
Restriction left bank air filter is calculated by
subtracting the left turbo inlet pressure
from the atmospheric pressure.”
169 RT AIR FLTR Right Air Filter 36 Calculated “The pressure drop across the
RES Restriction right bank air filter is calculated
by subtracting the right turbo inlet
pressure from the atmospheric
pressure.”
171 ENG OIL PRES Engine Oil 36/34/33 Calculated “The status of the engine oil pressure
ST Pressure (OK, LO or HI).”
Status
172 CRNK WO INJ Crank Without 36/34/33 Switch “Reads the crank without injection
ST Injection Status status (OFF or ON).”
173 THROTTL SW1 Throttle Switch 36 Switch “Indicates the status of throttle switch
ST No. 1 Status No. 1. When the switch contacts are
closed (grounded) the status is ON.”
174 THROTTL SW2 Throttle Switch 36 Switch “Indicates the status of throttle switch
ST No. 2 Status No. 2. When the switch contacts are
closed (grounded) the status is ON.”
175 THROTTL SW3 Throttle Switch 36 Switch “Indicates the status of throttle switch
ST No. 3 Status No. 3. When the switch contacts are
closed (grounded) the status is ON.”
176 THROTTL SW4 Throttle Switch 36 Switch “Indicates the status of throttle switch
ST No. 4 Status No. 4. When the switch contacts are
closed (grounded) the status is ON.”
177 RT AIR FLTR Right Air Filter 36 Switch “This is the pressure drop across the
Restriction right bank air filter. An open switch
means a plugged filter.”
178 LT AIR FLTR Left Air Filter 36 Switch “This is the pressure drop across the
Restriction left bank air filter. An open switch
means a plugged filter.”
179 AIR FLTR Air Filter 36 Switch “The status of the air filter (PLUGGED
STATUS Restriction or OK). When the pressure across
Status the filter is greater than the specified
pressure, the switch plunger moves
and allows the switch contacts to
open telling the an ECM that the filter
is PLUGGED. With normal operation
the switch is closed to ground.”
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VIMS Parameter Description List
VIMS VIMS
Parameter Abbreviated Full Source Signal
Number Name Name Module(s) Type Parameter Description
180 ENG STATUS Overall Truck 36 Calculated “Indicates the engine status. This
Engine Status. parameter provides the status
(enabled or disabled) of the following
features:”
Altitude Derate
Cold Mode
Cell Throttle
Elevated Idle
Engine Derate
Engine Speed
Cold Cylinder Cutout
Low FUel Pressure
Emergency Stop Shutdown
Fuel Injection
High Hydraulic Oil Temperature
High Coolant Temperature
Low Oil Pressure
181 ALTERNATOR Alternator No.1 49 Frequency “The speed as indicated by the
#1 alternator R terminal signal. The R
terminal signal is affected by belt slip
and the alternator health.”
182 ALTERNATOR Alternator No.2 87 Frequency “The speed as indicated by the
#2 alternator R terminal signal. The R
terminal signal is affected by belt slip
and the alternator health.”
184 THROTTL Throttle Bypass 36 Switch “The throttle override status. The
BYPASS status is either OFF or ON.”
188 TURBO INLET Turbo Inlet 36 Analog “The temperature of the turbo inlet air
TEMP Temperature to the engine.”
230 FNL LUBE PRES Final Drive 116 Switch “The status (OK, LOW or HIGH) of
Lube Low the final drive (differential) pump
Pressure pressure, as indicated by a switch or
sensor.”
231 BVL DIFF FLTR Diferential 116 Switch “The status (PLUGGED or OK) of
(Bevel Gear) the differential (bevel gear) filter as
Filter Status indicataed by a switch or sensor.”
232 BVL PMP PRES Differential 116 PWM “The differential (bevel gear) lube
(Bevel Gear) pressure. The ECM reads the pulse
Lube Pressure width of the signal and determines
the pressure from the signal that is
received.”
233 FNL LUBE FLTR Final Drive 116 Switch “The position (PLUGGED or OK)
Filter Switch of the final drive (differential) filter
switch.”
234 DIFF OIL LVL Differential Oil 116 Switch “The position of the differential (drive
Level axle) oil level switch.”
235 DIFF TEMP Differential Oil 116 PWM “The temperature of the oil in the
Temperature differential (axle). The ECM reads
the pulse width of the signal and
determines the pressure from the
signal that is received.”
240 GND LVL Ground Level 36 Switch “The status (ON or OFF) of the
SHUTDN R Shutdown rear engine ground level shutdown
Signal Rear switch.”
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VIMS Parameter Description List
VIMS VIMS
Parameter Abbreviated Full Source Signal
Number Name Name Module(s) Type Parameter Description
250 GND LVL Ground Level 33 Switch “The status (ON or OFF) of the
SHUTDN F Shutdown front engine ground level shutdown
Signal Front switch.”
251 ENG DERATE F Engine Derate 33 Analog “This indicates the present front
Percentage engine power percentage. Zero
Front indicates the engine is not derated”
252 GOV STATUS F Slave 34 Calculated “Indicates the governing status
Governing (ALONE or SLAVE) of the front
Status Front engine slave ECM.”
Engine
253 F AFTRCLR Front 33 PWM “The temperature of the coolant
TEMP Aftercooler in the engine front aftercooler
Temperature system. ON MACHINES WITH TWO
(Coolant) ENGINE AFTERCOOLER COOLANT
TEMPERATURE SENSORS
THIS REFERS TO THE FRONT
ENGINE AFTERCOOLER COOLANT
TEMPERATURE.”
254 AIR FLTR F Engine Peak 33 Calculated “Reads the peak air filter restriction of
Air Filter the front engine. ”
(Restriction)
Front
255 BOOST PRES F Engine Outlet 33 Analog “The pressure downstream on the
(Boost) compressor discharge side of the
Pressure Front turbocharger on the front engine.”
256 CNKCASE PRES Engine 33 PWM “The pressure inside the crankcase of
F Crankcase the front engine.”
Pressure Front
258 F ENG LOAD Engine Load 33 Analog “The actual percentage of front engine
Front load.”
259 ENG OIL FLTR F Engine Oil Filter 33 PWM “The pressure drop across the engine
Differential oil filter for the front engine.”
Pressure
(Gauge) Front
260 ENG OIL LVL F Engine Oil 33 Switch “The level of the oil in the crankcase
Level Front for the front engine.”
261 ENG OIL PRES F Engine Oil 33 Analog “The oil pressure inside the front
Pressure Front engine. The sensor sends to an
ECM a voltage that varies as the
pressure changes. The ECM then
calculates the pressure according to
the voltage that it receives. Actual
warning pressure depends upon the
engine speed.”
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VIMS Parameter Description List
VIMS VIMS
Parameter Abbreviated Full Source Signal
Number Name Name Module(s) Type Parameter Description
262 F ENG STATUS Engine Status 33 Calculated “The front engine status. This
Front parameter provides the status
(enabled or disabled) of the following
features: ”
Altitude Derate
Cold Mode
Cell Throttle
Elevated Idle
Engine Derate
Engine Speed
Cold Cylinder Cutout
Low FUel Pressure
Emergency Stop Shutdown
Fuel Injection
High Hydraulic Oil Temperature
High Coolant Temperature
Low Oil Pressure
263 F WASTEGATE Front 33 Analog “The position of the wastegate valve
POS Wastegate on the front engine turbocharger
Position (outlet). The wastegate position
sensor has an output that changes
in voltage as the wastegate valve
position changes From this voltage
the front eng ECM calculates the
waste gate position.”
264 F FUEL FLTR Engine Fuel 33 Switch “The status of the front engine fuel
Filter Status filter (PLUGGED or OK). When the
Front pressure across the filter is greater
than the specified pressure, the
switch plunger moves and allows the
switch contacts to open telling an
ECM that the filter is PLUGGED. With
normal operation, the switch is closed
to ground.”
265 BOOST PRES HI High Boost 49 Analog “The front turbocharger outlet
F Pressure Front pressure sensor sends the engine
ECM a voltage that varies as the
pressure changes. The engine ECM
then calculates boost according to the
voltage that is received by subtracting
atmospheric pressure.”
266 OIL PRES F LO Low Oil 49 Switch “This parameter monitors the engine
Pressure Front status parameter to see if the front
engine oil pressure is low.”
267 EXH TEMP LTF Engine Left 33 PWM “The temperature of the exhaust on
Front Turbo the left bank of the front engine.”
Exhaust
Temperature
268 EXH TEMP RTF Engine Right 33 PWM “The temperature of the exhaust on
Front Turbo the right bank of the front engine.”
Exhaust
Temperature
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VIMS Parameter Description List
VIMS VIMS
Parameter Abbreviated Full Source Signal
Number Name Name Module(s) Type Parameter Description
269 F RT- F LT EXH Front Right 49 Calculated “This is calculated by an ECM by
TEMP Minus Front subtracting the front engine right
Left Exhaust exhaust manifold temperature from
Temperature the front engine left exhaust manifold
temperature.”
270 ENG FUEL RATE Engine Fuel 33 Calculated “The rate at which fuel is being used
F Rate Front by the front engine.”
271 ENG SPD F Engine Speed 33 Frequency “The actual rotational speed of the
Front crankshaft on the front engine.”
273 F TRBO IN PRES Engine Turbo 33 Analog “The pressure (absolute) of the air
Inlet Pressure coming into the right turbo for the
Front front engine.”
274 F LO BOOST Low Boost 49 Calculated “This parameter monitors the warning
PRES Pressure Front status parameter of the engine ECM
to see if the boost pressure is low.”
275 ENG DERATE R Rear Engine 34 Analog “Indicates the present rear engine
Power Derate power derate percentage. Zero
percentage indicates the engine is not derated.”
276 GOV STAT R Slave 34 Calculated “Indicates the governing status
Governing (ALONE or SLAVE) of the rear engine
Status Rear slave ECM.”
Engine
277 R AFTRCLR Rear 34 PWM “The temperature of the coolant in the
TEMP Aftercooler rear engine aftercooler system.”
Temperature
278 BOOST PRES R Engine Turbo 34 Analog “The pressure on the compressor
Outlet (Boost) discharge side of the turbocharger of
Pressure Rear the rear engine.”
279 ENG LOAD R Engine Load 34 Calculated “The actual percentage value of rear
Rear engine load.”
280 ENG OIL PRES R Engine Oil 34 Analog “The oil pressure in the rear engine
Pressure Rear lubrication system. ”
281 ENG STATUS R Engine Status 34 Calculated “The rear engine status. This
Rear determines the priority of engine
status messages displayed on service
tools.”
282 WASTEGATE Wastegate 34 Analog “The position of the wastegate valve
POS R Position Rear on the rear engine turbocharger
(outlet). The wastegate position
sensor has an output that changes
in voltage as the wastegate valve
position changes. From this voltage,
the engine ECM calculates the
wastegate position.”
283 FUEL FLTR R Engine Fuel 34 Switch “The status (PLUGGED or OK) of the
Filter Status rear engine fuel filter.”
Rear
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VIMS Parameter Description List
VIMS VIMS
Parameter Abbreviated Full Source Signal
Number Name Name Module(s) Type Parameter Description
285 R RT-LT EXH Rear Right 49 Calculated “This is calculated by VIMS
TEMP Minus Left by subtracting the rear engine
Exhaust left exhaust manifold exhaust
Temperature temperature from the rear engine
right exhaust manifold exhaust
temperature. ”
286 ENG FUEL RATE Engine Fuel 34 Calculated “The rate at which fuel is being used
R Rate Rear by the rear engine. ”
287 ENG SPD R Engine Speed 34 Frequency “The actual rotational speed of the
Rear rear engine crankshaft. ”
289 OIL PRES R LO Low Oil 49 Switch “This parameter monitors the engine
Pressure Rear status parameter from the engine
ECM to see if the rear engine oil
pressure is low. ”
290 EXH TEMP LTR Engine Left 34 PWM “The temperature of the exhaust on
Rear Turbo the left side of the rear engine. ”
Exhaust
Temperature
291 EXH TEMP RTR Engine Right 34 PWM “The temperature of the exhaust on
Rear Turbo the right side of the rear engine. ”
Exhaust
Temperature
292 TRBO IN PRES R Engine Turbo 34 Analog “The pressure (absolute) coming into
Inlet Pressure the right turbo the front engine (uses
Rear atmospheric pressure). ”
293 AIR FLTR R Engine Peak 34 Calculated “Reads the peak air filter restriction of
Air Filter the rear engine. ”
(Restriction)
Rear
294 CNKCASE PRES Engine 34 PWM “The pressure inside the crankcase of
R Crankcase the rear engine. This pressure reading
Pressure Rear remains constant with changes in the
altitude. ”
295 ENG COOL Engine Coolant 34 Analog “The coolant temperature in the rear
TEMP R Temperature engine cooling system. ”
(Jacket) Rear
296 ENG OIL FLTR R Engine Oil Filter 34 Switch “The pressure drop across the rear
Differential engine oil filter. ”
Pressure
(Gauge) Rear
297 ENG OIL LVL R Engine Oil 34 Switch “The level of the oil in the rear engine.
Level Rear ”
298 BOOST PRES HI High Boost 49 Switch “This parameter monitors the warning
R Pressure Rear status of the rear engine ECM to see
if high boost pressure exist. ”
299 BOOST PRES Low Boost 49 Switch “This parameter monitors the warning
LO R Pressure Rear status of the rear engine ECM to see
if boost pressure is low. ”
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VIMS Parameter Description List
VIMS VIMS
Parameter Abbreviated Full Source Signal
Number Name Name Module(s) Type Parameter Description
303 PT OIL FLTR Power Train Oil 49 Switch “The status of the Power Train Oil
Filter Filter (PLUGGED or OK). When the
pressure across the filter is greater
than the specified pressure, the
switch plunger moves and allows
the switch contacts to open telling
VIMS that the filter is PLUGGED.
With normal operation, meaning
acceptable pressure drop, the switch
contacts are closed and the circuit
is grounded. Cold oils often cause
a known filter restriction, so VIMS
ignores warnings (open switch) when
oil temperature is below about 125
degrees F.”
305 TRN GEAR Transmission 81 Switch “This is calculated by the transmission
Gear ECM and indicates the actual gear
that the transmission is in.”
306 GEAR SELECT Transmission 81 Calculated “The gear that the operator has
Cane Select selected in the machine cab. A switch
on the gear select lever converts lever
position into digital code for use by
the transmission ECM. ”
310 TC FLTR Torque 49/81 Switch “The status of the torque converter
Converter Filter inlet oil filter (PLUGGED or OK).
(Bypass) When the pressure across the filter is
greater than the specified pressure,
the switch plunger moves and allows
the switch contacts to open telling
VIMS that the filter is plugged. With
normal operation, the switch contacts
are closed and the circuit is grounded.
Cold oils often cause a known filter
restriction, so VIMS ignores warnings
(open switch) when oil temperature is
below about 125 degrees F.”
311 TC OUT SPD Torque 27/49/81 Frequency “The speed of the torque converter
Converter output shaft. The sensor sends a
Output Speed signal to an ECM that is proportional
in frequency depending on the torque
converter output shaft speed. The
ECM then calculates the speed based
upon the frequency that is received.”
312 TC SCREEN Torque 49/81 Switch “The status of the torque converter
Converter outlet screen (filter) (PLUGGED
Screen or OK). As the torque converter
screen becomes PLUGGED, the
pressure across the screen causes
the torque converter screen to be
bypassed. When this bypass occurs,
this switch opens telling VIMS that the
torque converter screen needs to be
replaced or cleaned.”
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VIMS Parameter Description List
VIMS VIMS
Parameter Abbreviated Full Source Signal
Number Name Name Module(s) Type Parameter Description
313 TC OUT TEMP Torque 49/81 PWM “The oil temperature on the outlet
Converter side of the torque converter. VIMS
Outlet receives a signal that changes in
Temperature pulse width as the torque converter
outlet oil temperature changes. VIMS
then determines the temperature from
the pulse width that it receives.”
314 TC TEMP Torque 49 PWM “The oil temperature on the outlet of
Converter the torque converter. VIMS receives a
Temperature signal that changes in pulse width as
the torque converter oil temperature
changes. VIMS then determines the
temperature from the pulse width that
it receives.”
315 TC OUT PRES Torque 49 PWM “The oil pressure on the outlet side of
Converter the torque converter. VIMS receives
Outlet Pressure a signal that changes in pulse width
as the pressure changes. VIMS then
calculates the pressure according to
the pulse width that it receives.”
322 QUICKSHIFT SW Quickshift 81 Calculated “The position of the quickshift switch
Switch Position (ON or OFF).”
323 LUC ENABLE Lockup Clutch 81 Switch “The position of the lockup clutch
Enable Switch enable switch (ON or OFF).”
Position
324 PMP DRIVE Pump Drive Oil 81 PWM “The actual implement pump oil
TEMP Temperature temperature. VIMS receives a signal
that changes in pulse width as the
pump oil temperature changes. VIMS
then determines the temperature from
the pulse width that is received.”
325 DIFF TEMP Differential 49 PWM “The oil temperature inside of the
Temperature differential axle. VIMS receives a
(Oil) signal that changes in pulse width
as the differential oil temperature
changes. VIMS then determines the
temperature from the pulse width that
it receives.”
326 DIFF CHIP Differential 49 Switch “This switch notifies VIMS if chips
Chip (Detector) have been detected in the differential.
As metal chips collect on the magnetic
contacts of the switch, a short circuit
is made from one terminal to the
other causing a closed circuit to
ground. During normal operation,
the switch is in the open position.
The switch is considered closed
when the resistance between the two
switch terminals is between zero and
approximately 2K ohms.”
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VIMS Parameter Description List
VIMS VIMS
Parameter Abbreviated Full Source Signal
Number Name Name Module(s) Type Parameter Description
327 DIFF FLTR SW Differential 30/49/116 Switch “The status of the differential axle oil
Filter Switch filter (PLUGGED or OK). When the
(Bypass) pressure across the filter is greater
than the specified pressure, the
switch plunger moves and allows the
switch contacts to open telling VIMS
that the differential filter is PLUGGED.
With normal operation, meaning
acceptable pressure drop, the switch
contacts are closed to ground.”
328 DIFF LUBE Differential 30/49/116 PWM “The lubrication pressure within the
PRES Lube Pressure differential axle housing. A pressure
sensor sends to an ECM a pulse
that varies in width as pressure
changes. The ECM then calculates
the pressure according to the pulse
width that it receives.”
329 TRN P1 PRES Transmission 81 PWM “The transmission P1 (control system)
Pressure P1 pressure.”
330 TRN P2 PRES Transmission 81 PWM “The transmission P2 (clutch-fill)
Pressure P2 pressure.”
331 IMPLR CLTCH Impeller Clutch 81 PWM “The impeller clutch pressure. A
PRES Pressure pressure sensor sends to an ECM a
pulse that varies in width as pressure
changes. The ECM then calculates
the pressure according to the pulse
width that is received.”
332 LUC SOL CMD Lockup Clutch 81 Calculated “The solenoid command (or current)
Current (Amp) as a percentage of maximum which is
Percentage being delivered to the lockup clutch
solenoid.”
333 RIMPULL Reduced 81 Switch “The status (ACTIVE or INACTIVE) of
STATUS Rimpull Status the reduced rimpull feature.”
337 TRN IN SPD Transmission 81 Frequency “The actual rotational speed of the
Input Speed output shaft of the torque converter
which is the input to the transmission.”
339 TRN LATCH Transmission 81 Frequency “The transmission latching pressure.
PRES Latching The transmission ECM receives a
Pressure signal to determine if the transmission
is latched or unlatched.”
340 TRN LCKOUT ST Transmission 81 Calculated “The status of the transmission lock,
Lockout Status which inhibits the transmission from
going into gear while the service
technician is working on the machine.”
341 TRN OIL LVL Transmission 81 PWM “The status of the transmission oil
Oil Level level.”
342 TRN OIL PRES Transmission 81 PWM “The transmission lube oil pressure.”
Oil Pressure
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VIMS Parameter Description List
VIMS VIMS
Parameter Abbreviated Full Source Signal
Number Name Name Module(s) Type Parameter Description
343 TRN LCKOUT Transmission 81 Calculated “The position of the transmission
SW Lockout Switch control lever in the cab: ”
REVERSE
FORWARD
NEUTRAL
NOT-IN-REVERSE
346 TRN COLD Transmission 81 Calculated “Indicates the cold mode status
MODE Cold Mode (active or inactive) as calculated by
the transmission ECM.”
347 TRN OUT SPD 2 Transmission 81 Frequency “The speed of the transmission output
Output Speed 2 shaft. This signal comes through the
transmission speed distributor and is
sent to the transmission ECM. The
transmission output speed is directly
proportional to ground speed.”
349 TRN GEAR Transmission 27/81 Switch “This is calculated by EPTC
Gear (electronic programmable
transmission ECM) or transmission
ECM and indicates the actual gear
that the transmission is in.”
350 TRN LUBE TEMP Transmission 49/81 PWM “The transmission lubrication oil
Lube temperature. VIMS receives a
Temperature signal that changes in pulse width
as the transmission lubrication oil
temperature changes. VIMS uses
the pulse width that it receives to
determine the oil temperature.”
351 GEAR SELECT Gear Select (By 27/81 Switch “The gear that the operator has
Operator) selected in the machine cab. A switch
on the gear select lever converts lever
position into digital code for use by the
transmission ECM. (used on the 797
instead of 306 due to the difference
in gear codes)”
354 PREVIOUS Previous Gear 27 Calculated “No longer used.”
GEAR
355 TRN OUT SPD Transmission 27/81 Frequency “The speed of the transmission output
Out Speed shaft. This signal goes through the
transmission speed distributor (OHT)
and is sent to the transmission ECM.
The transmission output speed is
directly proportional to ground speed.”
355 TRN OUT SPD1 Transmission 81 Frequency “The speed of the transmission output
Output Speed 1 shaft. This signal goes through the
transmission speed distributor (OHT)
and is sent to the transmission ECM.
The transmission output speed is
directly proportional to ground speed.”
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VIMS Parameter Description List
VIMS VIMS
Parameter Abbreviated Full Source Signal
Number Name Name Module(s) Type Parameter Description
356 TRN CHRG FLTR Transmission 49/81 Switch “The status of the transmission
Charge Filter charge filter (PLUGGED or OK). The
(Bypass) transmission charge line supplies
oil to the hydraulic control valves of
the transmission. When the pressure
across the filter is greater than the
specified pressure, the switch plunger
moves and allows the switch contacts
to open, telling VIMS that the filter is
PLUGGED.”
357 TRN LUBE FLTR Transmission 49 Switch “The status of the transmission
Lube Filter lubrication filter (PLUGGED or OK).
(Bypass) When the pressure across the
filter is greater than the specified
pressure, the switch plunger moves
and allows the switch contacts to
open telling VIMS that the filter is
plugged. With normal operation,
meaning acceptable pressure drop,
the switch contacts are closed to
ground. The transmission lube circuit
provides lubrication to the clutch
disks, bearings, etc.”
358 TRN SLIP Transmission 27 Calculated “The degree to which the transmission
Slip (OHT) is slipping at the completion of a
shift. This is calculated by the
transmission ECM. In this calculation,
the transmission input and output
speeds are compared. This time
is the summation of time for the
transmission control solenoids
(up/dowm), actuator the up/down
solenoid control, clutch fill, and
actual slippage of the transmission
plates/disk.”
359 LCKUP SLIP Lockup Slip 27 Calculated “The degree to which the torque
converter lockup clutch is slipping
when entering the lockup state. This
is calculated by the transmission
ECM. In this calculation, the torque
converter input and output speeds
are compared. Total sliptime is made
up of individual actuation times much
like parameter 358.”
360 GEAR CHNG Gear Change 27 Calculated “Used in trends. Reads the gear
CODE Code change code of the slip packet.
Calibrated by the transmission
control.”
361 GEAR MVMT Gear 37 Calculated “Used in trends. Reads the gear
TIME Movement movement time of the slip packet.
Time Calibrated by the transmission
control.”
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VIMS Parameter Description List
VIMS VIMS
Parameter Abbreviated Full Source Signal
Number Name Name Module(s) Type Parameter Description
362 TRN LUBE TEMP Transmission 49 PWM “The temperature of the transmission
Lube lubrication oil. VIMS receives a
Temperature signal that changes in pulse width
as the transmission lubrication oil
temperature changes. VIMS then
uses the pulse width that it receives, to
determine the transmission lubrication
temperature.”
364 TRN PMP PRES Transmission 49 PWM “The lube oil pressure within the
(Oil) Pump transmission. The pressure sensor
Pressure sends to VIMS a pulse that varies
in width as the pressure changes.
VIMS then calculates the pressure
according to the pulse width that is
received.”
365 TRN FLTR Transmission 49 Switch “The status of the transmission oil
Filter (Bypass) filter (PLUGGED or OK). When the
pressure across the filter is greater
than the specified pressure, the
switch plunger moves allowing the
switch contacts to open telling VIMS
that the filter is PLUGGED. With
normal operation the switch contacts
are closed and the circuit is grounded.
Cold oils often cause a known filter
restriction, so VIMS ignores warnings
(open switch) when oil temperature is
below about 125 degrees F.”
366 NTRL SW Neutral Switch 27/81 Switch “This tells the transmission ECM
whether the transmission shift linkage
is the neutral position. When the
switch is in the neutral position, the
operator is allowed to crank the
engine.”
369 NTLRZR SW Neutralizer 81 Switch “Reads the position (RUN or
Pressure NEUTRAL) of the neutralizer
Switch Position pressure switch.”
370 RIMPULL % Controlled 81 Calculated “Used to read percent of maximum
Rimpull rimpull which is being controlled by
Percentage the transmission ECM based on
reduced rimpull setting and torque
converter pedal modulation. This is
not the actual or available rimpull,
which is affected by equipment
operation.”
371 IMPLR CLCH Impeller Clutch 81 Calculated “The current as a percentage of
CUR Current (Amp) maximum which is being delivered to
Percentage the impeller clutch solenoid from the
transmission ECM.”
372 RIMPULL Reduced 81 Switch “The position of the reduced rimpull
SELECT2 Rimpull selection switch.”
Selection LOW
Switch Position MEDIUM LOW
MEDIUM HIGH
HIGH
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VIMS Parameter Description List
VIMS VIMS
Parameter Abbreviated Full Source Signal
Number Name Name Module(s) Type Parameter Description
373 RIMPULL Reduced 81 Switch “The position of the reduced rimpull
STATUS 2 Rimpull ON/OFF switch.”
ON/OFF Switch
Position
374 PARKBK Parking Brake 81 Switch “Used to read the status of the parking
Pressure brake pressure switch. Pressure
Switch Status is LOW (open) (parking brake is
engaged) Pressure is HIGH (closed)
(parking brake is disengaged).”
376 BRK PRES SW Braking System 116 Switch “The present state of the service
Pressure brake. ON (switch is closed) or OFF
Switch (switch is open). ”
377 BRK PUMP SPD Braking 116 Sensor “The speed of the brake cooling pump
Cooling Pump (0 to 2000 RPM)”.
Speed
378 BRK COOL FLTR Front Brake 87 Switch “The status of the front brake cooling
F Cooling Filter filter (PLUGGED or OK).”
Bypass
379 PARKBK DR Parking Brake 116 Calculated “The dragging status of the parking
STATUS Dragging brakes. Dragging brake means the
Status brake pressure sensor indicates the
parking brake is engaged, however
the operator is not asking to engage
the brake and the brake ECM is not
trying to engage the brake.”
380 RETRDR Retarder 83/116 Switch “The status of the retarder system.
This parameter will display either an
ON or OFF state.”
381 BRK COOL FLTR Brake Cooling 116 Switch “The status of the rear brake cooling
R Filter Bypass filter (PLUGGED or OK).”
Rear
382 BRK LOCKDN Remote Park 116 Switch “The status of the parking brake lock.
Brake Set The active (ON) status indicates
the parking brake is engaged. The
inactive (OFF) status indicates the
parking brake is disengaged.”
415 SERV BRK Service Brake 36 Switch “Read the position of the service
PEDAL Pedal Position brake pedal as released (OFF) or
Status depressed (ON).”
416 PARKBK PRES Left Rear 116 PWM “The oil pressure for the left rear
LTR Parking Brake parking brake. The pressure sensor
Oil Pressure sends to VIMS a pulse that varies
in width as the pressure changes.
VIMS then calculates the pressure
according to the pulse width that it
receives.”
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VIMS Parameter Description List
VIMS VIMS
Parameter Abbreviated Full Source Signal
Number Name Name Module(s) Type Parameter Description
417 PARKBK PRES Right Rear 116 PWM “The oil pressure for the right rear
RTR Parking Brake parking brake. The pressure sensor
Oil Pressure sends to VIMS a pulse that varies
in width as the pressure changes.
VIMS then calculates the pressure
according to the pulse width that it
receives.”
418 LTR WHEEL SPD Left Rear 27/116 Frequency “Used to read the actual rotational
Wheel Speed speed of the left rear axle in RPM.”
419 RTR WHEEL Right Rear 27/116 Frequency “Used to read the actual rotational
SPD Wheel Speed speed of the right rear axle in RPM.”
436 RTR-RTF BRK Right Rear 49 Calculated “This is calculated by VIMS, by
TEMP Minus Right subtracting the right front brake
Front Brake temperature from the right rear brake
Temperature temperature.”
437 LTR-LTF BRK Left Rear 49 Calculated “This is calculated by VIMS, by
TEMP Minus Left subtracting the left front brake
Front Brake temperature from the left rear brake
Temperature temperature.”
438 STRG OIL PRES Steering Pump 49 PWM “The steering oil pressure at the
Oil Pressure pump outlet. VIMS receives a signal
Sensor that changes in pulse width as the
steering oil pressure changes. VIMS
then determines the pressure from
the pulse width that it receives.”
440 STRG OIL PRES Steering Pump 49 Switch “Notifies VIMS of low steering oil
Pressure pressure. With low pressure the
switch would be open. In normal
operation, the switch is closed to
ground.”
441 LO STRG PRES Low Steering 49 Switch “Notifies VIMS of low oil pressure
Pressure at the pump outlet in the steering
system. With low pressure, the switch
will be open. In normal operation, the
switch is closed to ground.”
442 HI STRG PRES High Steering 49 Switch “Notifies VIMS of low oil pressure at
Pressure the accumulator outlet in the steering
system. With low pressure, the switch
should be open to ground. In normal
operation, the switch is closed to
ground.”
444 STRG OIL TEMP Steering Oil 49 PWM “The main steering system oil
Temperature temperature. VIMS receives a signal
that changes in pulse width as the
main steering system oil temperature
changes. VIMS then determines the
oil temperature from the pulse width
that it receives.”
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VIMS Parameter Description List
VIMS VIMS
Parameter Abbreviated Full Source Signal
Number Name Name Module(s) Type Parameter Description
445 FAN DRIVE FLTR Fan Drive Oil 116 Switch “The status of the Fan Drive Oil Filter
Filter Bypass Bypass (PLUGGED or OK). When the
pressure across the filter is greater
than the specified pressure, the
switch plunger moves and allows the
switch contacts to open telling VIMS
that the filter is plugged. With normal
operation, the switch contacts are
closed and the circuit is grounded.
Cold oils often cause a known filter
restriction, so VIMS ignores warnings
(open switch) when oil temperature is
below about 125 degrees F. ”
445 STRG OIL FLTR “Steering Oil 49 Switch “The status of the main steering
Filter” system oil filter (PLUGGED or OK).
When the pressure across the filter is
greater than the specified pressure,
the switch plunger moves and allows
the switch contacts to open telling
VIMS that the filter is plugged. With
normal operation, the switch contacts
are closed and the circuit is grounded.
Cold oils often cause a known filter
restriction, so VIMS ignores warnings
(open switch) when oil temperature is
below about 125 degrees F.”
447 STRG OIL Steering Oil 49 Switch “This switch notifies VIMS of the
LEVEL Level status of oil level in the main steering
system (LO or OK). The switch opens
when steering oil level is less than the
specified. During normal operation,
the switch is closed to ground.”
448 STRG/TRN LCK Steering/ 49 Switch “The status of the steering and
Transmission transmission lockout systems. A
Lock switch with two outputs (normally
closed and normally open) is used
as inputs to notify the transmission
ECM of the lockout condition. At any
given time one input must always be
connected to ground and the other
must be open. If this case is not
so, the transmission ECM knows
that there is a failure in the system.
When steering/transmission lockout is
active, the steering and transmission
systems are not allowed to function.”
449 PRI STRG PRES Primary 49 Switch “The status of the oil pressure on the
Steering primary side of the steering system
Pressure (LO or OK). This pressure switch is
normally connected to ground. When
the pressure becomes lower than
a specified level, the switch opens
notifying VIMS that there is low oil
pressure.”
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VIMS Parameter Description List
VIMS VIMS
Parameter Abbreviated Full Source Signal
Number Name Name Module(s) Type Parameter Description
450 F BRK OIL TEMP Front Brake Oil 49 PWM “The temperature of the cooling oil
Temperature from both front brakes. VIMS receives
a signal that changes in pulse width
as the front brake system cooling
oil changes temperature. VIMS then
determines the temperature from the
pulse width that it receives.”
451 R BRK OIL TEMP Rear Brake Oil 49 PWM “The temperature of the cooling oil
Temperature from both rear brakes. VIMS receives
a signal that changes in pulse width
as the rear brake system cooling oil
changes temperature. VIMS then
determines the temperature from the
pulse width that it receives.”
452 BRK/AIR PRES Brake Air 49 PWM “The air pressure in the braking
Pressure system. The pressure sensor sends
to VIMS a signal that varies in width
as the brake air system pressure
changes. VIMS then calculates the
pressure according to the pulse width
that is received.”
453 PARKBK Parking Brake 49/81/ Switch “The status of the parking brake (ON
116 or OFF). With the parking brake off
the switch is open, but when the
parking brake is on, a ground signal is
sent to an ECM. A warning message
will be generated if the parking brake
is engaged while the machine is not
in neutral.”
454 BRK FLTR Brake Filter 49 Switch “The status of the filter in the oil
cooling line for the brakes (PLUGGED
or OK). When the pressure across
the filter is greater than the specified
pressure, the switch plunger moves
and allows the switch contacts to
open telling VIMS that the filter is
PLUGGED.”
455 BRK TEMP Brake 49 PWM “The temperature of the brake oil.
Temperature VIMS receives a signal that changes
in pulse width as the brake oil
temperature changes. VIMS then
determines the temperature from the
pulse width that it receives.”
456 BRK STROKE Brake Stroke 49 Switch “This is a switch(s) that tells VIMS if
the brake master oil line pressure is
too low or if one of the master brake
cylinders (there can be more than one
brake stroke switch, in which case
they would be wired in a series circuit)
has overstroked. In a failed state, the
normal switch path to ground will be
opened, notifying VIMS that there is a
problem with at least one of the brake
master cylinders.”
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VIMS Parameter Description List
VIMS VIMS
Parameter Abbreviated Full Source Signal
Number Name Name Module(s) Type Parameter Description
457 PRI BRK PRES Primary Brake 49 Switch “This is the status of the primary brake
Pressure pressure switch. In normal operation
the switch is closed to ground, but
when the brake is applied the switch
is open.”
458 SEC BRK PRES Secondary 49 Switch “The status of the secondary brake
Brake Pressure lever pressure switch. The status
of the secondary brake pressure
switch is closed when the secondary
brake lever has been applied (parking
brake).”
460 LTF BRK TEMP Left Front 49/116 PWM “The cooling oil temperature from
Brake the left front brake. VIMS receives a
Temperature signal that changes in pulse width as
the temperature of the oil coming from
the left front brake changes. VIMS
then determines the temperature from
the pulse width that is received.”
461 LTR BRK TEMP Left Rear Brake 49/116 PWM “The cooling oil temperature from the
Temperature left rear brake. VIMS receives a signal
that changes in pulse width as the
temperature of the oil coming from the
left rear brake changes. VIMS then
determines the temperature from the
pulse width that is received.”
462 RTF BRK TEMP Right Front 49/116 PWM “The oil temperature from the right
Brake front brake. VIMS receives a signal
Temperature that changes in pulse width as the
temperature of the oil coming from the
right front brake changes. VIMS then
determines the temperature from the
pulse width that is received.”
463 RTR BRK TEMP Right Rear 49/116 PWM “The cooling oil temperature from
Brake the right rear brake. VIMS receives a
Temperature signal that changes in pulse width as
the temperature of the oil coming from
the right rear brake changes. VIMS
then determines the temperature from
the pulse width that is received.”
464 RTF-LTF BRK Right Front 49 Calculated “This is calculated by VIMS by
TEMP Minus Left subtracting the left front brake
Front Brake temperature from the right front brake
Temperature temperature.”
465 RTR-LTR BRK Right Rear 49 Calculated “VIMS calculates this value by
TEMP Minus Left subtracting the left rear brake
Rear Brake temperature from the right rear brake
Temperature temperature.”
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VIMS Parameter Description List
VIMS VIMS
Parameter Abbreviated Full Source Signal
Number Name Name Module(s) Type Parameter Description
466 PARKBK PRES Parking Brake 49 Switch “The parking brake filter status
SW Filter Switch (PLUGGED or OK). When the
pressure across the filter is greater
than the specified pressure, the switch
plunger moves and allows the switch
contacts to open telling VIMS that
the filter is PLUGGED. With normal
operation, the switch contacts are
closed and the circuit is grounded.”
467 BRK COOL FLTR Front Brake 49 Switch “The status of the front brake cooling
F Cooling Filter filter. When the pressure across the
Status filter is greater than the specified
pressure, the switch plunger moves
and allows the switch contacts to
open telling VIMS that the filter is
PLUGGED. With normal operation,
the switch contacts are closed and
the circuit is grounded.”
468 BRK COOL FLTR Rear Brake 49 Switch “The status of the rear brake cooling
R Cooling Filter filter. When the pressure across the
Status filter is greater than the specified
pressure, the switch plunger moves
and allows the switch contacts to
open telling VIMS that the filter is
PLUGGED. With normal operation,
the switch contacts are closed and
the circuit is grounded.”
470 F BRK OIL PRES Front Brake Oil 49 PWM “The oil pressure at the inlet of the
Pressure front brakes. The pressure sensor
sends VIMS a pulse that varies
in width as the pressure changes.
VIMS then calculates the pressure
according to the pulse width that is
received.”
471 R BRK OIL PRES Rear Brake Oil 49 PWM “The oil pressure at the inlet of the
Pressure rear brakes. The pressure sensor
sends VIMS a pulse that varies
in width as the pressure changes.
VIMS then calculates the pressure
according to the pulse width that is
received.”
472 F BRK ACUM Front Brake 49 Switch “The front brake accumulator
PRES Accumulator pressure. This pressure switch is
Pressure normally connected to ground. When
the pressure becomes lower than the
desired level, the pressure switch
opens, notifying VIMS that there
is low pressure in the front brake
accumulator system.”
473 R BRK ACUM Rear Brake 49 Switch “The rear brake accumulator
PRES Accumulator pressure. This pressure switch is
Pressure normally connected to ground. When
the pressure becomes lower than the
desired level, the pressure switch
opens, notifying VIMS that there
is low pressure in the rear brake
accumulator system.”
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VIMS Parameter Description List
VIMS VIMS
Parameter Abbreviated Full Source Signal
Number Name Name Module(s) Type Parameter Description
474 F AXLE OIL Front Axle Oil 49 PWM “The temperature of the oil within the
TEMP Temperature front axle. VIMS receives a signal that
changes in pulse width as the front
axle oil temperature changes. VIMS
then determines the temperature from
the pulse width that is received.”
475 R AXLE OIL Rear Axle Oil 49 PWM “The temperature of the oil within the
TEMP Temperature rear axle. VIMS receives a signal that
changes in pulse width as the rear
axle oil temperature changes. VIMS
then determines the temperature from
the pulse width that is received.”
476 PARKBK CAB Parking Brake 81 Switch “The status of the switch in the cab
SW Cab Switch that is used to engage or disengage
the parking brake. The switch is
either in the parking brake engaged
position (OPEN) or the parking brake
disengaged position (CLOSED).”
477 BRK ACUM Brake 49 Switch “The brake accumulator pressure.
PRES Accumulator This pressure switch is normally
Pressure closed to ground. When the pressure
becomes lower than the desired level,
the switch opens notifying VIMS that
there is low pressure in the brake
accumulator system.”
478 RT TRL BRK Right Trailer 49 PWM “The oil temperature within the right
TEMP Brake (Oil) trailer brake. The temperature sensor
Temperture sends to VIMS a pulse that varies in
width as the temperature changes.
VIMS then calculates the temperature
according to the pulse width that is
received.”
479 LT TRL BRK Left Trailer 49 PWM “The oil temperature within the left
TEMP Brake (Oil) trailer brake. The temperature sensor
Temperature sends to VIMS an pulse that varies in
width as the temperature changes.
VIMS then calculates the temperature
according to the pulse width that is
received.”
480 TRLBRKC IN Trailer Brake 49 PWM “The trailer brake oil temperature on
TEMP Cooler the inlet side of the trailer brake oil
(Oil) Inlet cooler. VIMS receives a signal that
Temperature changes in pulse width as the cooler
inlet oil temperature changes. VIMS
then determines the temperature from
the pulse width that it receives.”
481 TRLBRKC OUT Trailer Brake 49 PWM “The trailer brake oil temperature on
TEMP Cooler the outlet side of the trailer brake oil
(Oil) Outlet cooler. VIMS receives a signal that
Temperature changes in pulse width as the cooler
outlet oil temperature changes. VIMS
then determines the temperature from
the pulse width that is received.”
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VIMS Parameter Description List
VIMS VIMS
Parameter Abbreviated Full Source Signal
Number Name Name Module(s) Type Parameter Description
482 TRL FLTR Trailer Filter 49 Switch “The status of the trailer brake oil
Plug filter. The switch will open in the case
of a plugged filter.”
483 TRL BRK Trailer Brake 49 Switch “This is a switch(s) that tells VIMS
STROKE Stroke if the trailer brake master oil line
pressure is to low, or if one of the
trailer brake master cylinders (There
can be more than one brake stroke
switch, in which case they would
be wired in a series circuit) has
overstroked. If one of these conditions
are met VIMS would be notified that
there is a problem with at least one of
the master trailer brake cylinders.”
484 STRG TEMP SW Steering Oil 49 Switch “The steering oil temperature status.
Temperature If the temperature gets above a
Switch predetermined level, the switch
will open to indicate steering oil
temperature is too high. ”
485 ENG OIL FLTR Engine Oil Filter 36 Switch “The pressure drop across the engine
Differential oil filter. When the pressure across
Pressure the filter is greater than the specified
pressure, the switch plunger moves
and allows the switch contacts to
open telling VIMS that the filter is
PLUGGED. With normal operation,
the switch contacts are closed and
the circuit is grounded.”
488 STG COOL FLTR Steering 49 Switch “The status of the steering cooling
Cooling Filter filter (OK or PLUGGED). When the
Status pressure across the filter is greater
than the specified pressure, the switch
plunger moves and allows the switch
contacts to open telling VIMS that
the filter is PLUGGED. With normal
operation, the switch contacts are
closed and the circuit is grounded.”
490 STRG RTN FLTR Steering Return 49 Switch “The status of the steering return
to Tank Filter to tank filter (OK or PLUGGED).
Status When the pressure across the filter is
greater than the specified pressure,
the switch plunger moves and allows
the switch contacts to open telling
VIMS that the filter is PLUGGED.
With normal operation, the switch
contacts are closed and the circuit is
grounded.”
491 LT STRG CDRN Left Steering 49 PWM “The temperature of the oil within
Case Drain the left steering case drain pump.
Pump VIMS receives a signal that changes
Temperature in pulse width as the left steering
case drain pump temperature
changes. VIMS then determines the
temperature from the pulse width that
is received.”
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VIMS Parameter Description List
VIMS VIMS
Parameter Abbreviated Full Source Signal
Number Name Name Module(s) Type Parameter Description
492 RT STRG CDRN Right Steering 49 PWM “The temperature of the right steering
Case Drain case drain oil.”
Pump
Temperature
493 PARKBK FLTR Parking Brake 116 Switch “The status of the parking brake oil
Oil Filter Status filter. When the pressure across the
filter is greater than the specified
pressure, the switch plunger moves
and allows the switch contacts to
open telling VIMS that the filter is
PLUGGED. With normal operation,
the switch contacts are closed and
the circuit is grounded.”
494 LT STRG CDRN Left Steering 49 Switch “The status of the oil filter on the
Case Drain Oil left steering case drain (OK or
Filter Status PLUGGED). When the pressure
across the filter is greater than the
specified pressure, the switch plunger
moves and allows the switch contacts
to open telling VIMS that the filter is
PLUGGED. With normal operation,
the switch contacts are closed and
the circuit is grounded.”
495 RT STRG CDRN Right Steering 49 Switch “The status of the oil filter on the
Case Drain Oil right steering case drain (OK or
Filter Status PLUGGED). When the pressure
across the filter is greater than the
specified pressure, the switch plunger
moves and allows the switch contacts
to open telling VIMS that the filter is
PLUGGED. With normal operation,
the switch contacts are closed and
the circuit is grounded.”
498 F HI PRES FLTR Front High 49 Switch “The status of the front implement
Pressure Filter high pressure hydraulic oil filter.
When the pressure across the filter is
greater than the specified pressure,
the switch plunger moves and allows
the switch contacts to open telling
VIMS that the filter is PLUGGED.
With normal operation, the switch
contacts are closed and the circuit is
grounded.”
499 R HI PRES FLTR Rear High 49 Switch “The status of the rear implement high
Pressure pressure hydraulic oil filter. When the
Switch pressure across the filter is greater
than the specified pressure, the switch
plunger moves and allows the switch
contacts to open telling VIMS that
the filter is PLUGGED. With normal
operation, the switch contacts are
closed and the circuit is grounded.”
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VIMS Parameter Description List
VIMS VIMS
Parameter Abbreviated Full Source Signal
Number Name Name Module(s) Type Parameter Description
500 HYD OIL TEMP Hydraulic Oil 36/49 PWM “The hydraulic oil temperature. An
Temperature ECM receives a signal that changes
in pulse width as the hydraulic oil
temperature changes. The ECM then
determines the temperature from the
pulse width that is received.”
501 PMP IN VALVE Pump Inlet 49 Switch “These switches are attached to the
Valve inlet suction line for each hydraulic
oil pump. They are located at the
hydraulic oil tank. When the pump
inlet valve is open, meaning that oil
can flow, the switch is closed, and the
circuit is grounded. There could be
multiple switches wired in series on
one particular machine, after which a
switch(s) opens (meaning no oil flow),
the ECM would know there is no oil
flow in one or more circuits.”
502 HYD OIL LVL Hydraulic Oil 49 Switch “The status of the hydraulic oil level
Level (LO or OK). With low hydraulic oil
level, the switch will open. In normal
operation, the switch is closed to
ground.”
503 CDRN FLTR Case Drain 49 Switch “The status of the case drain filter
Filter (PLUGGED or OK). As the case
drain filter becomes PLUGGED,
mechanically the machine causes the
oil filter to be bypassed. When this
filter is bypassed, the flow of oil in
the bypass route opens a switch that
tells VIMS that the filter is plugged. In
normal operation the switch is closed
to ground.”
504 HI PRES FLTR High Pressure 49 Switch “This is a result obtained from up
Filter to eight high pressure filters. These
high pressure filters are wired in a
series circuit to ground. If any one of
the filters becomes PLUGGED, the
corresponding switch (circuit) opens,
indicating that at least one of the high
pressure filters is PLUGGED.”
505 HOIST SCREEN Hoist Screen 49 Switch “The status of the hoist screen
(PLUGGED or OK). As a hoist screen
becomes PLUGGED, mechanically
the machine causes the hoist screen
to be bypassed. When the bypass
occurs, the flow of oil in the bypass
route opens a switch that tells VIMS
that the hoist screen needs to be
replaced or cleaned. In normal
operation the switch is closed to
ground.”
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VIMS Parameter Description List
VIMS VIMS
Parameter Abbreviated Full Source Signal
Number Name Name Module(s) Type Parameter Description
506 HYD RTN FLTR Hydraulic 49 Switch “This is the status of the hydraulic oil
Return Filter return line filter (PLUGGED or OK).
As the hydraulic oil return line filter
becomes PLUGGED, mechanically
the machine causes the hydraulic
oil return line filter to be bypassed.
When this bypass occurs, the flow of
oil in the bypass route opens a switch
that tells VIMS that the hydraulic oil
return filter needs to be replaced or
cleaned.”
511 HYD SYS PRES Hydraulic 49 Switch “The present pressure of the hydraulic
System system.”
Pressure
513 DIFF OIL LVL Differential Oil 49 Switch “The status of the differential oil level
Level (LO or OK). With low oil level the
switch will open. In normal operation
the switch is closed to ground.”
515 HYD OIL LVL Hydraulic Oil 49 Switch “The status of the hydraulic oil level
Level (LO or OK). With low oil level, the
switch will open. In normal operation,
the switch is closed to ground.”
516 HYD OIL TEMP Hydraulic Oil 36/49 PWM “The hydraulic oil temperature. An
Temperature ECM receives a signal that changes
in pulse width as the hydraulic oil
temperature changes. The ECM then
determines the temperature from the
pulse width that is received.”
517 HYD OIL FLTR Hydraulic Oil 49 Switch “The status of the hydraulic oil
Filter filter (PLUGGED or OK). When the
pressure across the filter is greater
than the specified pressure, the
switches plunger moves and allows
the switch contacts to open telling
VIMS that the filter is plugged. With
normal operation, the switch contacts
are closed and the circuit is grounded.
Cold oils often cause a known filter
restriction, so VIMS ignores warnings
(open switch) when oil temperature is
below about 125 degrees F.”
518 HYD PILOT Hydraulic Oil 49 PWM “The oil pressure in the hydraulic pilot
PRES Pilot Pressure oil line. The machine ECM receives
a signal that changes in pulse width
as the hydraulic pilot oil pressure
changes. The machine ECM then
determines the pressure from the
pulse width that is received.”
519 ENG FAN Engine Fan 36/49 Calculated “Used to read and override the bypass
BYPASS Bypass valve position of the engine cooling
fan. Override is accomplished through
a PC that is running the Electronic
Technician software only.”
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VIMS Parameter Description List
VIMS VIMS
Parameter Abbreviated Full Source Signal
Number Name Name Module(s) Type Parameter Description
520 ENG FAN SPD Engine Fan 36/49 Frequency “The speed of the engine cooling fan
Speed shaft. The sensor mounted on the
engine fan shaft generates an signal
that varies in frequency as the cooling
fan shaft varies in speed. An ECM,
after receiving this signal determines
the speed of the engine cooling fan.”
521 HYD FAN SPD Hydraulic Fan 36/49 Frequency “The speed of the hydraulic oil cooling
Speed fan shaft. The sensor mounted on
the hydraulic oil cooling fan shaft
generates an signal that varies in
frequency. An ECM, after receiving
this frequency signal then determines
the speed of the hydraulic oil cooling
fan.”
524 DIFF FAN Differential Fan 30 Calculated “The status of the fan that is used to
cool the differential axle oil (ON or
OFF). This value is received from the
Caterpillar Monitoring System over
the CAT Data Link. ”
525 HYD FAN Hydraulic Fan 36/49 Calculated “Used to read and override the
BYPASS Bypass bypass valve position of the cooling
fan for the hydraulic oil. Override is
accomplished through a PC that is
running the Electronic Technician
software only.”
550 SYS AIR PRES System Air 49 PWM “This is a measure of the air pressure
Pressure in the main supply line for the
machine. The sensor sends to
VIMS a pulse that varies in width as
the pressure changes. VIMS then
calculates the pressure according to
the signal that is received.”
555 HYD LOOP FLTR Hydraulic 49 Switch “Used to read the status of the
Circuit Filter hydraulic circuit filter (OK or
Status PLUGGED).”
574 LFT LVR POS Lift Lever 82 PWM “A percentage value that represents
Position the position of the bucket hydraulic
lift lever within the cab (within the
full calibrated range of the lever).
This should be a value from 0% to
100%. An ECM receives this signal
that changes in pulse width as the
lift lever position changes. The ECM
then calculates the lift lever position
from the pulse width that it receives.”
576 LFT RAISE SOL1 Lift Raise 82 Solenoid “The status of the number one pilot
Solenoid lift-raise solenoid that is used to
Number 1 control the lift cylinders. The two
states for this solenoid are ON or
OFF.”
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VIMS Parameter Description List
VIMS VIMS
Parameter Abbreviated Full Source Signal
Number Name Name Module(s) Type Parameter Description
705 ATMOS PRES R Atmospheric 34 Analog “The atmospheric (barometric)
Pressure Rear pressure on the outside of the
Engine machine. The atmospheric pressure
sensor sends to the engine ECM a
voltage that varies as the pressure
changes. The engine ECM then
calculates the pressure according to
the voltage that is received.”
706 HOIST RO PRES Hoist Rod End 87 PWM “The oil pressure on the rod end of
Pressure the hydraulic tilt cylinder. An ECM
receives a square wave signal from
the sensor that changes in frequency
as the hydraulic tilt cylinder rod end
oil pressure changes. The ECM then
calculates the pressure from the
frequency that is received.”
707 HOIST HD PRES Hoist Head End 87 PWM “The oil pressure on the head end
Pressure of the hydraulic tilt cylinder. An ECM
receives a square wave signal from
the sensor that changes in frequency
as the hydraulic tilt cylinder head
end oil pressure changes. The ECM
then calculates the pressure from the
frequency that is received.”
708 BODY ANGLE Body Position 87 PWM “The angle that represents the body
Sensor position. The angle is measured in
reference from the down position (on
the rail).”
710 RTF-LTF SUSP Right Front 49 Calculated “This is calculated by VIMS by
CYL Minus subtracting the left front suspension
Left Front cylinder pressure from the right front
Suspension suspension cylinder pressure.”
Cylinder
711 RTR-LTR SUSP Right Rear 49 Calculated “This is calculated by VIMS by
CYL Minus Left Rear subtracting the left rear suspension
Suspension cylinder pressure from the right rear
Cylinder suspension cylinder pressure.”
712 HOIST SCREEN Hoist Screen 87 Switch “The status of the hydraulic hoist
Bypass screen filter (PLUGGED or OK).”
720 LTF SUSP CYL Left Front 49 Frequency “The left front suspension cylinder
Suspension pressure. VIMS receives a square
Cylinder wave signal from the sensor that
changes in frequency in respect to
the change in the cylinder pressure.
VIMS then calculates the pressure in
the cylinder from the frequency that is
received.”
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VIMS Parameter Description List
VIMS VIMS
Parameter Abbreviated Full Source Signal
Number Name Name Module(s) Type Parameter Description
721 LTR SUSP CYL Left Rear 49 Frequency “The left rear suspension cylinder
Suspension pressure. VIMS receives a square
Cylinder wave signal from the sensor that
changes in frequency in respect to
the change in the cylinder pressure.
VIMS then calculates the pressure in
the cylinder from the frequency that is
received.”
722 RTF SUSP CYL Right Front 49 Frequency “The right front suspension cylinder
Suspension pressure. VIMS receives a square
Cylinder wave signal from the sensor that
changes in frequency in respect to
the change in the cylinder pressure.
VIMS then calculates the pressure in
the cylinder from the frequency that is
received.”
723 RTR SUSP CYL Right Rear 49 Frequency “The right rear suspension cylinder
Suspension pressure. VIMS receives a square
Cylinder wave signal from the sensor that
changes in frequency in respect to
the change in the cylinder pressure.
VIMS then determines the pressure in
the cylinder from the frequency that is
received.”
724 BODY ANGLE Body Position 27 PWM “Used to read the angle of the body
Angle position. The angle is measured in
reference from the down position (on
the rail).”
725 GND SPD Ground Speed 27/81 Frequency “The speed of the machine relative
to the ground. The sensor sends a
signal to the transmission ECM that
varies in frequency depending on
the transmission output shaft speed.
Then based on the frequency that
the transmission ECM receives, the
ground speed is determined.”
726 BODY POS Body Position 27 Switch “The position of the body (up or down).
One use of this sensor (switch) is to
tell the transmission ECM what the
body position is so that ground speed
can be limited with the body up.”
727 BODY LVR Body Lever 27 Switch “The status of the body raise/lower
lever within the cab. The state of the
body lever is up, down or float.”
728 PAYLOAD Payload 49 Calculated “The payload is calculated by VIMS
based on pressures of the four
suspension cylinders. The payload
can change throughout a cycle, but
the payload value returns to zero at
the end of the payload cycle when the
body raise/lower routine is performed
(dumping of the load) (OHT).”
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VIMS Parameter Description List
VIMS VIMS
Parameter Abbreviated Full Source Signal
Number Name Name Module(s) Type Parameter Description
729 PAYLOAD Payload Status 49 Calculated “The status of the truck in a payload
STATUS cycle. Examples of payload status
are stopped empty, stopped loading,
traveling loaded, dumping, traveling
empty, etc. ”
730 HAUL Haul Distance 49 Calculated “The distance that has been traveled
DISTANCE by the truck up to a present point
in a payload cycle. Haul distance is
calculated based on ground speed
and travel time.”
731 RT TRL SUSP Right Trailer 59 Frequency “The oil pressure within the right trailer
CYL Suspension suspension cylinder. VIMS receives a
Cylinder square wave signal from the sensor
Pressure that changes in frequency as the right
trailer suspension cylinder pressure
changes. VIMS then determines the
pressure in the cylinder from the
frequency that is received from the
sensor.”
732 LT TRL SUSP Left Trailer 59 Frequency “The oil pressure at the left trailer
CYL Suspension suspension cylinder. VIMS receives a
Cylinder square wave signal from the sensor
Pressure that changes in frequency as the left
trailer suspension cylinder pressure
changes. VIMS then determines the
pressure in the cylinder from the
frequency that is received from the
sensor.”
733 TRL DOOR POS Trailer Door 59 PWM “The status of the trailer door (open or
Position closed) (the door on the bottom of the
trailer that is used for dumping). VIMS
receives a signal that changes in
pulse width as the trailer door position
changes. VIMS then determines the
position from the pulse width that is
received.”
734 TLT CYLHD Tilt Cylinder 49 Frequency “The oil pressure on the head end
PRES Head Pressure of the bucket tilt cylinder. An ECM
receives a square wave signal from
the sensor that changes in frequency
in respect to the change in the cylinder
pressure. The ECM then determines
the pressure within the cylinder from
the frequency that it receives from the
sensor. Negative pressures will not
be displayed.”
737 GND SPD Ground Speed 81 Calculated “Used to read the machine ground
speed with directional indication. The
signed data indicates the direction of
travel: Negative is in reverse.”
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VIMS Parameter Description List
VIMS VIMS
Parameter Abbreviated Full Source Signal
Number Name Name Module(s) Type Parameter Description
742 USER SHUTDN User Shutdown 36 Switch “This tells the status of the user
shutdown input. There are two
states, on and off. When in the
shutdown (ON) position (resulting
from grounding this input) the engine
ECM stops the engine.”
743 SHUTDN SW Shutdown 36 Switch “The status of the machine remote
Switch shutdown switch. To activate this
switch the red guard on the machine
must be lifted and the switch in the
on position. The engine ECM reads
the switch, and after one second fuel
injection will be stopped if the engine
is running, or the engine will not be
allowed to start if not running. Once
the switch has been on, the key start
switch must be turned off momentarily
and then back on before the engine
ECM will allow the engine to run
again.”
747 SWG HIPRES Swing High 49 Switch “The status (PLUGGED or OK) of
FLTR Pressure Filter the swing high pressure hydraulic oil
filter.”
749 AUTO LUBE Auto Lube 49 PWM The pressure in the lubrication line
PRES Pressure that feeds grease to the grease
injectors of the lubrication system.
The sensor that measures the
pressure sends a pulse to VIMS that
varies in width depending on the line
pressure. VIMS then uses this signal
(large wheel loaders) to calculate the
lube pressure.
751 AUTO LUBE Auto Lube 49 Calculated “This is the operating status of the
(Status) auto lube solenoid. There are several
possible states. They are active,
pending, warning, inactive, and
terminate .”
752 ENG FAN PMP Engine Fan 36 Analog “The oil pressure in the hydraulic
PRES Pump Pressure oil line to the engine cooling fan
hydraulic motor. The engine ECM
receives a signal that changes in
voltage as the engine fan pump oil
pressure changes. The engine ECM
then determines the pressure from
the voltage that is received.”
754 SYS VOLTAGE System Voltage 49 Calculated “The actual voltage that exists
between the positive side of the
electrical system and frame ground.”
755 BUCKET WT Bucket Weight 49 Calculated “The weight of the loader bucket
payload. The lift cylinder pressure and
lift arm position are used to calculate
this value.”
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VIMS Parameter Description List
VIMS VIMS
Parameter Abbreviated Full Source Signal
Number Name Name Module(s) Type Parameter Description
759 HYD OIL PRES Hydraulic Oil 49 PWM “The oil pressure in the outlet line of
Pressure the hydraulic oil pump. The sensor
that measures this pressure sends
a pulse width varying signal to an
ECM depending on the hydraulic oil
pump outlet line pressure. The ECM
then uses this signal to calculate the
hydraulic oil pressure.”
778 ETHER INJECT Ether Injection 36 Switch “The position of the ether injection
SW Switch switch in the cab. This is the switch
which the operator uses to manually
inject ether for starting. The switch is
either OFF or ON (manual injection).”
779 AESC Automatic 36 Switch “The status of the AESC pressure
Engine Speed switch. If the engine ECM receives
Control a signal from AESC pressure switch
notifying that the hydraulics are being
used, then no action is taken. But, if
the hydraulics are not being used, the
engine ECM idles the engine down
to a specified speed to save fuel and
reduce engine wear. As soon as the
hydraulics begin to be used again,
the engine speed is again elevated.
AESC state is either ON or OFF.”
780 START RELAY Start Relay 51 Switch “The status of the start relay. When
the engine is cranking, the start relay
is engaged.”
781 KEY START SW Key Start 51 Switch “The status of the key start switch.
Switch The status is either ON, OFF or
CRANK.”
782 AESC ENABL Automatic 36/49 Switch “The status (ACTIVE or INACTIVE) of
SW Engine Speed the Engine Seed Control Automatic
Control Enable Enable switch.”
Switch
783 AESC CTRL Automatic 36/39 Switch “The status of the AESC output line
LINE Engine Speed from the engine ECM.”
Control Line
785 PAYLOAD SW Payload Switch 39 Switch “The status of the payload store
switch. The switch is normally in
the open position. When the switch
is pressed, a grounded signal is
received, telling VIMS to store the
payload data that has been collected
since the last store and to clear the
present payload data. The switch is
either ON or OFF.”
786 HOIST OVER Hoist Over 87 Calculated “The status of the hoist overrunning
CTR center load control. This indicates when the
ECM is trying to control the body so
an overrunning load will not damage
the machine.”
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VIMS Parameter Description List
VIMS VIMS
Parameter Abbreviated Full Source Signal
Number Name Name Module(s) Type Parameter Description
787 HOIST POS CC Hoist Lever 87 Analog “Used to read the hoist lever mode
Position and the mode drive command
from Chassis percentage. The drive percentage,
Control used by the RAISE, FLOAT, and
LOWER modes, indicates the position
of the lever within the range of travel
for the particular mode.”
788 HOIST STATUS Hoist Status 87 Analog “Used to read the actual hoist
CC from Chassis output status and drive command
Control percentage. The drive percentage,
used by the RAISE, FLOAT, LOWER
and SNUB modes, indicates the
position of the lever within the range
of travel for the particular mode. ”
790 ATMOS PRES Atmospheric 36 Analog “The atmospheric (barometric)
Pressure pressure on the outside of the
machine. The atmospheric pressure
sensor sends to the engine ECM a
voltage that varies as the pressure
changes. The engine ECM then
calculates the pressure according to
the voltage that is received.”
791 AMB AIR TEMP Ambient Air 49 PWM “The temperature of the air outside
‘ Temperature the machine. VIMS receives a signal
that changes in pulse width as the
outside or ambient air temperature
changes. VIMS then uses the pulse
width that it receives to determine the
ambient air temperature.”
792 MACHINE PITCH Machine Pitch 49 Calculated “This is calculated from the four
machine suspension cylinder
pressures. VIMS takes the sum of
the two front suspension cylinder
pressures minus the sum of the two
rear suspension cylinder pressures.”
793 MACHINE RACK Machine Rack 49 Calculated “This is calculated from the four
machine suspension cylinder
pressures. VIMS takes the sum of
the two diagonal suspension cylinder
pressures (left front plus right rear
or right front plus left rear) minus
the sum of the two other diagonal
suspension cylinder pressures.”
794 ATMOS PRES F Engine 33 Analog “The air pressure at the inlet to the
Atmospheric intake manifold of the front engine.
Pressure Front (see parameter 790)”
795 REEL LUBE SW Reel Lube 49 Switch “The status of the reel lube switch
Switch (ON or OFF). The reel lube switch
will turn the lubrication system on to
actuate the manual lube reel.This is
an alternate lubrication system from
the auto lube system. This system
overrides the auto lube system. While
this switch is on, the auto lube status
will be pending.”
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VIMS Parameter Description List
VIMS VIMS
Parameter Abbreviated Full Source Signal
Number Name Name Module(s) Type Parameter Description
799 HOIST STATUS Desired Hoist 27 Calculated “The desired mode and drive
Status percentage of the hoist for operation.
The drive percentage, used by the
RAISE, FLOAT, and LOWER modes,
indicates the desired lever position
within the range of travel for the
particular mode.”
800 VIMS EVENT VIMS Event 49 Calculated “This is a percentage value that
LIST List represents the amount of memory
space (out of the total) that is left for
the VIMS Event List.”
801 PAYLOAD DATA Payload Data 49 Calculated “This is a percentage value that
represents the amount of memory
space (out of the total) that is left
for storing of payload data. This is
calculated by VIMS on off highway
trucks.”
802 VIMS VIMS Snapshot 49 Calculated “This is a percentage value that
SNAPSHOT represents the amount of memory
space (out of the total) that is left for
storing of the VIMS Snapshot data
(previously named event recorder
data). This value will either be 100,
50, or 0 percent. Every time an
snapshot is activated (manually or
automatically), the VIMS snapshot
value should be reduced by 50
percent. This value can only be reset
by downloading the VIMS snapshot
data.”
803 PAYLOAD Payload 49 Calculated “This is a percentage value that
MEMORY Memory represents the amount of memory
space (out of the total) that is left
for storing of payload data. This is
calculated by VIMS on large wheel
loaders.”
804 PWR SHIFT Power Shift 36 PWM “The power shift pressure that is
PRES Pressure used to control the swash plates on
the hydraulic oil pumps. The engine
ECM receives a signal that changes
in pulse width as the power shift
pressure changes. The engine ECM
then, using the pulse width that it
receives, determines the power shift
pressure.”
805 VIDS EVENT VIDS Event List 49 Calculated “This is a percentage value that
LIST represents the amount of memory
space (out of the total) that is left for
the VIDS Event List data.”
806 PWR SHIFT Power Shift 36 Calculated “The current as a percentage of
maximum which is being delivered to
the power shift solenoid.”
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VIMS Parameter Description List
VIMS VIMS
Parameter Abbreviated Full Source Signal
Number Name Name Module(s) Type Parameter Description
849 MAX BIAS/SEC Maximum 49 Calculated “Used with RAC electronic control
BiasPer module. Load Bias side to side.”
Second
850 MAX PITCH/SEC Maximum Pitch 49 Calculated “Used with RAC electronic control
Per Second module. Pitch = Fore/AFT motion”
851 MAX RACK/SEC Maximum Rack 49 Calculated “Used with RAC electronic control
Per Second module. Rack = twisting motion”
852 CURRENT FELA Current FELA 49 Calculated “Used with RAC electronic control
module.”
853 MOV AVG1 FELA Moving 49 Calculated “Used with RAC electronic control
Average module.”
Number 1
FELA
854 MOV AVG2 FELA Moving 49 Calculated “Used with RAC electronic control
Average module.”
Number 2
FELA
855 MOV AVG 3 Moving 49 Calculated “Used with RAC electronic control
FELA Average module.”
Number 3
FELA
856 RUN AVG FELA Running 49 Calculated “Used with RAC electronic control
Average FELA module.”
857 CUM FELA UPD Cumulative 49 Calculated “Used with RAC electronic control
FELA Update module.”
860 MANUAL EREC Manual Event 49 Switch “The status of the manual event
Recorder recorder (OFF or RECORDING).”
862 CUR R FELA Current Rear 87 Calculated “Used with Chassis electronic control
FELA module.”
863 MOV AVG1 R Moving 87 Calculated “Used with Chassis electronic control
FELA Average module.”
Number 1 Rear
FELA
864 MOV AVG3 R Moving 87 Calculated “Used with Chassis electronic control
FELA Average module.”
Number 3 Rear
FELA
865 MOV AVG5 R Moving 87 Calculated “Used with Chassis electronic control
FELA Average module.”
Number 5 Rear
FELA
866 RUN AVG R Running 87 Calculated “Used with Chassis electronic control
FELA Average Rear module.”
FELA
876 EXH TEMP DEV Exhaust 49 Calculated “The difference between left front
LTF Temperature exhaust and the three remaning
Deviation Left exhaust banks.”
Front
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VIMS Parameter Description List
VIMS VIMS
Parameter Abbreviated Full Source Signal
Number Name Name Module(s) Type Parameter Description
877 EXH TEMP DEV Exhaust 49 Calculated “The difference between left rear
LTR Temperature exhaust and the three remaning
Deviation Left exhaust banks.”
Rear
878 EXH TEMP DEV Exhaust 49 calculated “The difference between right front
RTF Temperature exhaust and the three remaning
Deviation Right exhaust banks.”
Front
879 EXH TEMP DEV Exhaust 49 Calculated “The difference between right rear
RTR Temperature exhaust and the three remaning
Deviation Right exhaust banks.”
Rear
900 LOADING TIME Loading Time 49 Calculated “The total time that the machine has
spent loading in a given payload
cycle.”
901 STOP EMPTY Stopped Empty 49 Calculated “The total time that the machine has
TIME Time been stopped while empty in a given
payload cycle.”
902 TRVL EMPTY Travel Empty 49 Calculated “The total time that the machine has
TIME Time been traveling while empty in a given
payload cycle.”
903 STOP LOADED Stop Loaded 49 Calculated “The total time that the machine has
TIME Time been stopped while loaded in a given
payload cycle.”
904 TRVL LOADED Travel Loaded 49 Calculated “The total amount of time that a
TIME Time machine has been traveling while
loaded in a given payload cycle.”
905 THROTTL LCK Throttle Lock 36 Calculated “The speed that the operator has
SPD Speed set as the throttle lock speed with
the throttle lock set switch. This is
only valid if the throttle lock ON/OFF
switch is in the on position.”
907 LOW OIL PRES Low Oil 36 Switch “Notifies VIMS of low engine oil
Pressure pressure. With low pressure, the
switch would be open to ground. In
normal operation, the switch is closed
to ground.”
910 LT FNL DRV Left Final Drive 49 Switch “This switch notifies VIMS if chips
CHIP Chip Detector have been detected in the left final
Level drive. As metal chips collect on the
magnetic contacts of the switch, a
short circuit is made from one terminal
to the other causing a closed circuit
to ground. During normal operation,
the switch is in the open position.
The switch is considered closed
when the resistance between the two
switch terminals is between zero and
approximately 2K ohms. ”
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VIMS Parameter Description List
VIMS VIMS
Parameter Abbreviated Full Source Signal
Number Name Name Module(s) Type Parameter Description
912 RT FNL DR CHIP Right Final 49 Switch “This switch notifies VIMS if chips
Drive Chip have been detected in the right final
Detector Level drive. As metal chips collect on the
magnetic contacts of the switch, a
short circuit is made from one terminal
to the other causing a closed circuit
to ground. During normal operation,
the switch is in the open position.
The switch is considered closed
when the resistance between the two
switch terminals is between zero and
approximately 2K ohms. ”
913 LT FNL DRV Left Final 49 PWM “The temperature in the left final
TEMP Drive Oil drive.”
Temperature
914 RT FNL DRV Right Final 49 PWM The temperature in the right final
TEMP Drive drive.
Temperature
983 TKPH F TIRES Tons Kilometer 49 Calculated “This is a calculation of the Front tires
Per Hour temp based on load and distance
traveled.”
984 TKPH R TIRES Tons Kilometer 49 Calculated “This is a calculation of the Rear tires
Per Hour temp based on load and distance
traveled.”
7107 INJ DISABLD Engine 36 Calculated “The engine status parameter is
Injection monitored to see if the injectors have
Disalbled been disabled.”
7108 OIL PRES F Oil Pressure 33 Calculated “This parameter senses if the front
SHTDN Front engine has been shutdown due to low
Shutdown oil pressure. The engine ECM will turn
Status off the Rear Low Oil Pressure status
immediatly when the rear engine is
shutdown. This parameter looks for a
change of state in the low oil pressure
status from LO to OK and injection
disabled from OFF to ON.”
7109 TRN OIL PRES Transmission 116 Calculated “Monoitors the low region of the
LO Oil Pressure transmission oil pressure. ”
Low
7110 TRN OIL PRES Transmission 116 Calculated “Monitors the region of high
HI Oil Pressure transmission oil pressure.”
High
7112 OIL PRES R Oil Pressure 34 Calculated “This parameter senses if the rear
SHUTDN Rear Shutdown engine has been shutdown due to low
Status oil pressure. The engine ECM will turn
off the Rear Low Oil Pressure status
immediatly when the rear engine is
shutdown. This parameter looks for a
change of state in the low oil pressure
status from LO to OK and injection
disabled from OFF to ON.”
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VIMS Parameter Description List
VIMS VIMS
Parameter Abbreviated Full Source Signal
Number Name Name Module(s) Type Parameter Description
7701 RETRDR LVR Retarder Lever 116 PWM “Reads the position of the auto
Position retarder lever. This signal is a
percentage of full travel.”
7738 AUTO RETRDR Automatic 116 Switch “Shows the state of the ARC pressure
SW Retarder switch. The ARC pressure is either
Pressure HI or LO.”
Switch Status

i02065105 Alert Indicator – This is the red indicator lamp that

Glossary of Terms
SMCS Code: 7601; 7603
Abuse – This is the operation of a machine or an
engine in a way that could possibly damage the
machine or the engine.
Abnormal – The condition of a machine system is
not normal or a signal of a machine system is not
within expected limits. An abnormal condition or a
abnormal signal means that a problem exists. The
operator should be notified with a warning when an
abnormal condition exists.
Absolute Pressure (PSIA) – This pressure is
measured from a vacuum reference. Atmospheric
pressure at sea level is equal to101 kPa (14.7 psi).
Active – This pertains to the status of a fault or to
the status of a service code. When the fault is active,
the fault is currently present.
Active Fault – This is a type of diagnostic
maintenance event. The maintenance event identifies
a specific failure in an electronic control system. This
condition is described as an active data event or an
active maintenance event. See Event and Fault.
Active Sensor – The sensor is externally powered.
The sensor must have at least three lead wires. See
Passive Sensor.
Advanced Diesel Engine Management (ADEM) –
This is the electronic engine control that is used by
Caterpillar gas engines and diesel engines.
Air Gap – This is the distance between a gear
tooth and the tip of a magnetic pickup. This is also
the distance between the rotor and the stator of an
alternator or a generator.
is located in the display area. The lamp flashes when
a problem exists. The VIMS message center module
will identify the abnormal condition of the machine
system. This is part of the operator warning system.
The indicator typically means that the machine needs
attention. However, the machine is able to continue
operation. The abnormal condition must be checked
in accordance with the machine’s Operation and
Maintenance Manual.
Alternator – This is a electromechanical device that
converts rotating mechanical energy into electrical
energy in the form of alternating current.
Alternating Current (AC) – This is a flow of current
that flows in both directions. This process repeats
continuously. The number of such cycles per second
is called the frequency.
American Wire Gauge (AWG) – This is a measure
of the diameter of electrical wire. As the AWG number
becomes smaller, the wire diameter becomes larger.
Larger wire diameters handle more current.
Ampere “I” – The standard unit of measure for
current flow in a circuit.
Analog Display – A type of readout that shows
information with a needle that sweeps across a dial
face. See Digital Display.
Analog Sensor Power Supply – This is a power
source in a Caterpillar electronic control system, that
powers analog sensors. The power source is usually
rated at 5 DCV.
Analog Signal – This is a signal voltage from an
analog sensor. The signal varies smoothly over time.
The variations are caused by the changing conditions
that are sensed.
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Analog Sensor – This is a device that generates a
DC signal between +0.2 and 4.8 Volts. The sensor
signal is proportional to the mechanical system that is
being monitored. Analog sensors are most often used
with electronic engine controls. See Digital Sensor.
ARC – See Automatic Retarder Control.
Atmospheric Pressure Sensor – This is a device
that generates a signal that is proportional to
atmospheric pressure. This is usually an analog
sensor.
Automatic Braking System (ABS) – An electronic
control system for controlling brakes in slippery
underfoot conditions.
Automatic Electronic Traction Aid (AETA) – This
is an electronic control system for Off Highway
Trucks. The system reduces the wheel slip that is
caused by poor underfoot conditions.
Automatic Retarder Control (ARC) – This is an
electronic control that monitors the engine speed.
The control automatically applies the retarder on
downhill slopes. This is done in order to reduce the
possibility of an engine overspeed.
Base Sample Rate – This is the fastest available
sample rate that is available for configuring a
snapshot recorder or other stored data. See Sample
Rate.
Battery – This is a device that stores electrical
energy. The typical battery that is used in Caterpillar
electrical systems is the 12 Volt lead acid. The
batteries are used to start the engine. Each battery is
made up of six cells.
+Battery – This is the voltage that is found on all
wiring harnesses that connect to the positive battery
post of the electrical system. The +Battery voltage is
also known as the system voltage.
-Battery – This term is sometimes used to designate
the chassis ground or the negative side of the battery.
See Ground.
Battery Backed Up RAM (BBR or BBRam) –
This is the Random Access Memory (RAM) that is
contained in an electronic control that is protected
by an internal battery. The data that is held in the
Random Access Memory will be lost if the external
power is disconnected without the internal battery.
See Volatile Memory.
Breakout T-Harness – This is a test harness
that connects into a machine harness or a engine
harness. The breakout T-harness connector cable
allows the normal operation of the system. The cable
also provides a connector that allows the hookup of
test equipment.
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Broadcast – This is a process that transfers data
from a mobile unit (machine or vehicle) to a stationary
location. A wireless transfer is usually used to
perform this process. See Telemetry. This term also
describes the Data Link communication between
electronic controls. One control automatically sends
a message to other controls on the Data Link.
Bypass Circuit – This is a circuit that temporarily
replaces the existing circuit during a test.
Calibration – This is the adjustment of an electrical
signal from a sensor that is related to a mechanical
linkage or a component. For example, the small
differences that occur between the output of the
atmospheric pressure sensor and the boost pressure
sensor can be corrected by calibration.
CAT Data Link (CDL) – The CAT data link is
an electrical connection for communication with
onboard devices that use the Data Link (ECM, CMS,
VIMS, electronic power train, electronic dashboards
and service tools such as Caterpillar Electronic
Technician). The CAT data link is also the medium
that is used for programming with Caterpillar service
tools and for troubleshooting with Caterpillar service
tools.
Category 1 Warning – This is a red alert indicator
that flashes in order to warn the operator that a
Category 1 Warning condition exists. The indicator
also indicates the failed machine system. The
Category 1 condition needs attention by the end of
the shift.
Category 2 Warning – This is a red alert indicator
that flashes in order to warn the operator that a
Category 2 condition exists. The indicator also
indicates the failed machine system. The action lamp
also flashes in order to indicate Category 2 warning.
The presence of this category usually indicates
that the operator must alter the operation of the
machine or that the service technician must perform
maintenance. This warning most often relates to a
system temperature that is too high.
Category 2S Warning – This is a special version
of the standard Category 2 warning that includes
a CONTINUOUS action alarm. The action alarm
is used in order to get the operator’s attention in
situations that may be normally overlooked.
Category 3 Warning – This is a red alert indicator
that flashes in order to warn the operator that a
Category 3 condition exists. The indicator also
indicates the failed machine system. The action lamp
also flashes in order to indicate a Category 3 warning.
The action alarm sounds ON and OFF. This warns
the operator to safely shut down the machine. There
is an exception to this warning. When the parking
brake is turned ON and the transmission is in gear.
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Caterpillar Electronic Technician (ET) – This is
a Windows based program, that is used to service
Caterpillar products. The software operates on a
service tool (personal computer).
CDL – See CAT Data Link.
CD-ROM – See Compact Disc Read Only Memory.
CE Connector – This is a multipin connector with
a hard shell. This connector is made by Deutsch
for use in the Caterpillar Environment (CE). The
contacts of the connector are serviceable. The
contacts are interchangeable with the contacts of the
VE Connector. The locking ring is a quick disconnect.
Central Processing Unit (CPU) – This is the
hardware that makes up the part of a computer
system that actually processes data.
Channel – This describes an input to an electronic
control. This may also be a frequency that is used for
a voice transmission and/or the transmission of data.
CID – See Component Identifier.
Circuit – This is a path for the continuous flow of
electrical current. The current will flow from a power
source through various conductors and back to the
source.
Clear – This is the removal of diagnostic information
that is stored in the memory of an electronic control.
Before clearing an event, the event must not be
active. This has the same meaning as Reset. Clear
is the preferred term. See Reset.
Communication Adapter – This is a device that
allows the service tool to communicate with an
electronic control over the CAT Data Link and the
ATA Data Link. The communication adapter converts
the CAT Data Link Communications and the ATA
Data Link communications to RS-232and vice versa.
Compact Disc-Read Only Memory (CD-ROM) –
This is Read Only Memory. The data is stored
on a compact disc. This memory is used by
theCaterpillarService Information System and the
CaterpillarElectronic Technician.
Component Identifier (CID) – This is a diagnostic
code that identifies a component or a system that is
faulty. This is a four digit diagnostic code. The code
is sometimes preceded by a CID.
Conductor – This is any material that can carry an
electrical current. An example of a conductor would
be a wire in a wiring harness.
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Configuration Software – This is the information
that is provided for use by the on board system. This
information contains specific characteristics of the
machine.
Connector – This is a device that is usually
constructed of two pieces that mate. A connector
provides a way to easily disconnect circuits or
separate circuits. Connectors are also used for
hydraulic circuits or pneumatic circuits.
Connector Contact – This is a component of a
harness connector that makes the actual electrical
connection. Connector contacts can be either pins
(male) or sockets (female).
Continuity – This is one property of a complete
electrical circuit. The correct resistance depends on
the circuit that is being tested.
Control – See Electronic Control.
Coolant Temperature Sensor (CTS) – This is a
device that generates a signal that is proportional to
the engine coolant temperature.
Cumulatives – This term is sometimes referred to as
“Cums”. “Cums” relate to data that is stored on board
the machine. This information consists of totals such
as total engine revolutions, total distance travelled or
total fuel burned. The Cumulatives can be used to
schedule maintenance prior to a expected failure.
Current – This is the flow of electrons in a circuit.
Current is measured in Amperes. The standard
symbol for current is the letter “I”.
Data Event – This is an abnormal machine or engine
condition. These conditions can affect the machine
or the engine life.
Data Link – This is a circuit that is used for
digital communications. The communications occur
between electronic controls or the communications
occur between electronic controls and a service tool.
Deadband – This is a range of input signal values
that are specified so the output of a control will
remain constant.
Decibel (dB) – A decibel is a measurement of
sound. One decibel is approximately the smallest
change in the level of sound that can be detected
by the human ear.
Default – This is the initial value of a parameter prior
to programming by the customer. This is also the
value of the parameter after the system has been
reset.
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Derate – This is the operation of the system at a
setting that is below a desired limit.
Detected Fault – See System Event and Diagnostic
Code.
Diagnostic – This is a process that takes place
within an electronic control. The control senses the
abnormal machine information. The control displays
the abnormal machine information. The control
stores the abnormal machine information. This stored
information can aid the service technician.
Diagnostic Clock – This is a clock within an
electronic control. The clock increments time only
when the +Battery is connected to the control by
turning the key start switch to the ON position. This
time is known as diagnostic hours. This time will
always be MORE than engine running time or the
true Service Meter Hours. See Diagnostic Hours.
Diagnostic Code – This is a code that is generated
from a diagnostic type of maintenance event. This
code relates to an abnormal condition in an electrical
system that has been detected by an electronic
control. See Service Code.
Diagnostic Connector – This is a service connector.
This is normally a CE connector that contains 20
sockets. The connector brings the test points that are
required in testing the starting and charging circuits
to a common point. This permits testing with either a
multimeter or dedicated 6V-2150 Starting/Charging
Analyzer. A Deutsch connector with 12 contacts
is used on products that use only one starter. On
products that use twin starter applications, a second
Deutsch connector with 8 contacts is necessary.
Diagnostic Event – This is a type of maintenance
event. This event is displayed when an electronic
control detects an abnormal condition in the electrical
system. Sometimes abnormal conditions in the
mechanical system can be detected through the
electrical system.
Diagnostic Event Code – See Event and Diagnostic
Code.
Diagnostic Fault Code – See Diagnostic Code.
Digital Display – This is a type of readout that
shows information in the digital format (numbers and
letters). See Analog Display.
Digital Power Supply – This is a power source that
powers digital sensors in a control system. This is
usually 8 Volts DC power supply.
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Digital Sensor – This is a device that generates an
output signal that oscillates between two different
voltage levels. Either the frequency of the signal or
the duty cycle of the signal changes in order to carry
the sensed information. The digital sensor can be
powered by voltages that are between 8 and 28 DCV.
The voltage that is used depends on the sensor. See
Analog Sensor.
Digital Voltmeter (DVM) – This is a voltmeter with a
digital display.
Direct Current (DC) – This is flow of electrons
(current) in a closed circuit, that moves in only one
direction through a conductor.
Disconnect Switch – This is a battery disconnect
switch that is connected between the battery’s
negative terminal and frame ground (chassis). This
switch is most often a keyswitch. This switch may
be controlled electronically on some machines. The
switch is used in order to disconnect the electrical
system from the machine for service. The switch is
used when a machine is placed in storage for periods
longer than one month.
Display – A gauge, indicator, and digital readout.
The display is used to view the status of a machine.
Disk Operating System (DOS) – This is the
software that contains the internal operating
instructions for the computer. This software also
allows the manual input of commands by the operator
of the computer . All computer systems have some
type of operating system in order to function.
Download – The process of moving or transferring
stored information from an electronic control to an
off-board system such as a service tool. See Upload.
Driver – This is the electrical circuit that powers an
output of an electronic control. The driver turns on
lamps, solenoids, relays, etc.
Duty Cycle (DC) – This is the ratio of ON time to
the total time of a digital signal. An example of duty
cycle of 50 percent is a signal that is ON for one
second and OFF for one second. See Pulse Width
Modulation.
Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only
Memory (EEPROM) – This is a version of EPROM
that can be programmed. Sometimes, an electronic
control can WRITE to this memory. See Erasable
Programmable Read Only Memory.
Electromagnet – This is a temporary magnet that
consists of a coil of wire that is wrapped around an
iron core. The assembly becomes a magnet only
when a magnetic field is produced by an electric
current passing through the coil. Relays work on this
principle.
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Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) – This is the
response of an electronic component or system to
electromagnetic radiation. The interference usually
causes a reduction of performance.
Electronic Control Analyzer Programmer
(ECAP) – This is a computer based service tool that
is dedicated to programming and diagnosing a variety
of electronic controls. The service tool uses the
Communications Adapter in order to communicate
through the CAT Data Link or the ATA Data Links
(SAE J1708/1587).
Electronic Control Module (ECM) – This is an
electronic control. The control monitors machine
systems. The control also outputs commands to
drive components. The term was formerly used to
specifically describe an electronic engine control.
Electromagnetic Pickup – This is a permanent
magnet that is wrapped with many turns of small
wire that becomes a pickup coil. The pickup coil will
generate an electrical pulse whenever a gear tooth
passes the tip of the magnet. Because this type of
sensor is self-generating, the sensor does not require
power.
Electronic Programmable Transmission Control
II (EPTC II) – This is the second generation of the
Electronic Programmable Transmission Control that
includes advanced diagnostics.
Electronic Unit Injector (EUI) – This is an
electro-mechanical fuel injector. The pump, the
metering and the injection elements are contained in
a single unit. The pump is mechanically actuated and
the fuel discharge is electronically controlled.
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) – This is the release
of electrical energy that is caused by the buildup of
static between two components.
Elevation – The height above sea level.
Engine Speed/Timing Sensor – This is a device
that generates a signal that is based on the crankshaft
’s: position, speed, and direction of rotation.
Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory
(EPROM) – This is a type of computer memory that
requires special equipment in order to erase stored
data. After the device is programmed and then
installed the computer can only READ the software
program. See Electrically Erasable Programmable
Read Only Memory.
Error – This is a type of operator warning that results
from a system event (VIMS). See System Event.
ET – See Caterpillar Electronic Technician.
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Event – This is a detected failure. The failure may
be caused by a sensor that is out of range or an
abnormal condition. Events are separated into two
basic categories DATA events and MAINTENANCE
events. A stored event has a fixed duration (start
and end time). An active event is present at the time
of troubleshooting. This event has not yet ended so
the event has no duration. The conditions that define
this event will determine if the event will be stored
and/or displayed.
Event Category Indicator (ECI) – This is a
designation that shows the event warning category.
This is a direct indication of the severity of the event.
An example of the indicators are listed here: 1, 2,
2S and 3
Event Count – This is the number of occurrences for
a particular event since the last reset of the on board
data. See Occurrence Count which is the preferred
term.
Event Duration – This is the recorded duration of
an event that was active.
Event Recorder – This is a six minute recording that
was first used with the Vital Information Management
System. This term is now referred to as a snapshot
recorder. See Snapshot Recorder.
Failure – This is a malfunction of a component or an
incorrect calibration of an electronic control system.
This condition can occur during normal operation
of the engine or machine and AFTER a period of
known correct operation. Failures are detected by
an electronic control when a signal does not exist
or a signal is outside a valid range. Failures usually
cause diagnostic information to be stored. However,
not all maintenance information represents a failure.
A failure is often referred to as a fault. This is an
incorrect use of the term. See Fault, Event and
Diagnostic Event.
Failure Mode Identifier (FMI) – This is a portion of
the total diagnostic code. The FMI identifies a type
of failure that is detected by an electronic control.
The FMI is a two digit code. The code describes the
failure mode of the component that is described by
the Component Identifier. A Component Identifier
(CID) is always displayed in conjunction with the FMI.
Fault – This is a pre-existing defect in a component
or a system at installation. The fault is identified at
the initial assembly or at the time of purchase. See
Failure. An example of a fault is a PWM sensor that
will not function at the time of initial installation.
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Flash Files – These files are software programs
that contain instructions on the operation of onboard
electronic controls. The programs are transferred
from the off-board service tool to any on board
electronic control. See Flash Programming.
Flash Memory – This is solid state memory that
is used in electronic controls. The memory can be
reprogrammed with an off-board service tool through
a data link without being removed from the control.
Other types of memory can only be programmed
outside of the control.
Flash Programming – This is a means of
programming, reprogramming or updating
(uploading) an electronic control with an off-board
service tool instead of replacing the control or
personality module. This process involves the
transfer of configuration software from the service
tool to the electronic control. Communication is done
over a data link. See Flash Memory and Uploading.
Floating – This describes the end of a circuit that
is open. The circuit is not connected to any other
component.
Fuse – This is a replaceable safety device for an
electrical circuit.
Gage – See Gauge.
Gauge – This is a type of display device. The gauge
is usually a circular shape with a indicator needle.
The gauge can be a mechanical device or a solid
state device.
Gauge Pressure (PSIG) – This is the pressure that
is measured with respect to atmospheric pressure.
See Absolute Pressure.
Ground (B-) – This is the reference point for the
electrical system. On CAT products, ground is the
machine frame or the engine. This is the connection
point for the negative side of the battery.
Grounded Circuit – This is the connection point of
any electrical circuit to the machine frame, engine or
any part of the machine. This is considered to be the
ground reference point for the electrical system. This
connection can be either wanted or unwanted (fault).
Ground Level Shutdown – This is a remote means
of shutting down the engine without turning off the key
switch. This lever can usually be reached from the
ground without entering the operator’s station (cab).
Hall Effect Speed Sensor (HESS) – This is an
active sensor for sensing the speed of slow moving
gears or targets. This sensor uses a silicon chip that
is called a Hall Cell to sense a moving target.
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Hardware (H/W) – This is the electrical components
and electronic components that make up an electrical
system.
Hard Wired – These permanent connections are
made within the wiring harness. These soldered or
crimped connections are not meant to be altered.
Harness – This is an assembly or bundle of two
or more wires that electrically connect system
components. The harness is usually held together
by a loom.
Harness Code – This refers to the grounded
condition or open condition of the harness code
inputs. The harness code provides the characteristics
of the machine such as engine oil pressure,
maximum engine speed, etc. This code is usually
model specific. The VIMS uses this hard wired code
in order to determine the module identifier (MID) that
is used for data link communications.
Hertz (Hz) – This is a measure of frequency. The
units are cycles per second.
Histogram – This is a bar graph that shows the
number of occurrences for a given range.
Hysteresis – This is a measure of the lag time that
occurs between the turn ON and turn OFF values
of a switch or a sensor. An example would be the
EUI oil pressure warning lamp may turn on at 40 psi
with decreasing pressure and turn off at 45 psi with
increasing pressure. The hysteresis is 5 psi.
I – This is the standard symbol for current. The unit
of measure is the Ampere.
Icon – This is a symbol that is used instead of words
in order to convey a message in any language.
Indicator – This is a lamp, gauge, etc. The indicator
calls attention to service related conditions regarding
a machine.
Information System Builder (ISB) – This is a
software tool that is used to generate configurations
for the Vital Information Management System. The
software can also modify existing configuration
software. The software can also be used in order to
view the items that are listed here: parameters and
limits of the parameters. The software can also be
used to change the customer values in the Large
Wheel Loader Payload portion of the configuration.
Input/Output (I/O) – This describes the electronic
circuits within an electronic control that are used for
inputs (such as sensors and switches) to the control
and the outputs from the control to the external
circuits (such as horns, lamps and solenoids).
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Instrument Data Link – This is a four-wire Data
Link. The Data Link is used with the display modules
that are used in monitoring systems.
Interface Module – This is an electronic control that
collects information from sensors. The control then
sends the results to another electronic control over
a data link. The control can also energize output
devices such as solenoids.
Jumper – This is a piece of wire that is used to
make a temporary electrical connection during
troubleshooting.
Keypad – This is a panel of keys that is similar to the
one that is used on a telephone. The keypad is used
as an interface to the on board electrical system.
Key Start Switch – This is a key actuated,
automotive type, engine cranking/starting switch
including functions such as the ON (relay), CRANK
and, sometimes, ACCESSORY.
Kilopascal (kPa) – This is a Metric unit of pressure.
The force that is applied to one square meter is one
Newton (6.89 kPa (1.000 psi)).
kPa – See Kilopascal.
Lamp – This is a component of the machine
electrical system that emits light by converting
electrical energy into light.
Large Hydraulic Excavator (LHEX) – This is a
machine that is usually propelled on tracks. The
machine uses hydraulic power to travel. The machine
uses hydraulic power to dig up material with a bucket.
Large Wheel Loader (LWL) – This is a machine on
wheels that moves material with a bucket.
Latitude – The location of the machine in reference
to the equator. Positive numbers represents location
north of the equator. Negative numbers represent
locations south of the equator.
Light Emitting Diode (LED) – This is a solid state
device. The device emits light that is visible to the
human eye when an electrical current is passed
through the device. the LED is used as a lamp
in electronic controls because the device is very
reliable.
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) – this is a type of solid
state display that uses a liquid crystalline material
that is sealed between two glass sheets. An electrical
signal causes segments of the crystal material to be
visible to the eye.
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Load – This is a device that is connected to the
electrical system. The load consumes power or the
load dissipates power.
Log (Logged) – This is the process of saving
information (stored or recorded) within an electronic
control. See Store.
Longitude – The location of the machine in
reference to the prime meridian. Positive numbers
are East of the Prime Meridian. Negative Numbers
are West of the Prime Meridian.
LWL – See Large Wheel Loader.
MAC-14 – This is a multipurpose electronic control
that contains 14 solenoid driver outputs.
Machine Event – This is an event that describes an
abnormal MACHINE condition in the VIMS. Machine
events relate to any system except the events that
deal with the electrical system. This term is now
referred to as a Data Event. See Event,System Event
and Operational Event.
Machine Service Connector – This is a harness
connector for the machine or engine electrical
systems that allow the connection of a service tool.
Message Center Module – This is a VIMS
module that contains the main display for the
operator warning system. This module also displays
information for the service technician.
Module – This is a shortened term that is used in
place of the electronic control module. See electronic
control module.
Module Identifier (MID) – This is a three digit
number that identifies an electronic control.
Non-Volatile Memory (NVM) – This is a type of data
storage that is not lost after an interruption of power.
See Volatile Memory.
Normal Condition – Normal describes the contact
position of a switch or relay. This is the condition when
the component is not controlled by the application of
the conditions that are listed here:force, temperature,
pressure, and electricity. This is usually the condition
that is found when the component is installed on a
machine. This condition can be different when the
component has been removed from the machine prior
to testing. The Electrical System Schematic shows
the condition of the components as the component
is installed on a machine. Normal also describes the
status of a machine system.
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Occurrence Count – This is the number of
occurrences for a particular eventsince the last reset
of the on board data. This is the preferred term. See
Event Count and Event.
Off-Board – This refers to hardware and software
that is located off the machine. The hardware
and software can be temporarily connected to the
electrical system.
Off Highway Truck (OHT) – This is a hauling unit
that is used primarily for off road mining applications.
Ohm – This is the standard unit for measuring
resistance. This is represented by the letter R.
On Board – This refers to hardware and software
that is located on the machine as part of the electrical
system.
Open Circuit – This is a condition that exists when
an electrical circuit is broken.
Parameter – This is a value or a limit that
is sometimes programmable. The parameter
determines the characteristics or behavior of the
engine and/or machine electrical system. See
Protected Parameter. A parameter can also refer to
the gauge functions and/or the monitored channels of
information (Vital Information Management System).
Parameter Identifier (PID) – This is a code that is
assigned to each packet of digital information. This
code is shared between controls over the CAT Data
Link and the American Trucking Association (ATA).
Data Link.
Passive Sensor – This is a sensor that does not
require external power in order to operate. See Active
Sensor.
Password – This is a group of numeric characters or
alpha-numeric characters that restrict the access to
information in a control system. A password is used
with the Caterpillar Common Service software in
order to restrict access to off-board data. A password
is required by Caterpillar electronic service tools in
order to change information.
Personality Module – This is a small module
(hardware) or software that is inserted into the engine
control which contains all the instructions (software)
and performance maps for the engine within a
specific horsepower family.
Plug – This is the male end of a connector. The
plug makes an electrical connection to a circuit by
inserting into a receptacle.
Polled Data – This is data that is requested by
an electronic control. The data is not brought in
automatically.
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Potentiometer (Pot) – This is a variable resistor that
has three terminals. The potentiometer can be easily
adjusted by using a knob or a screwdriver.
Pounds per square inch (psi) – This is an English
unit of pressure measurement. The measurement
represents the force that is applied to one square
inch. The value is measured in pounds. 6.89 kPa
(1 psi)
Pressure Sensor – This is a device that generates
a signal that is proportional to the pressure that is
sensed.
Pressure Switch – This is a device that senses
pressure. The pressure causes the switch contacts
to open or the pressure causes the switch contacts
to close. This signal can be used by an electronic
control. The signal can also be used with a signalling
device such as a lamp.
Problem – This is an abnormal condition with a
machine or engine.
Pull up Voltage – This is the voltage that is
measured on the input of an electronic control when
the input device has been disconnected. (sensor,
switch, etc.)
Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) – This is a signal
that is made up of a string of pulses that vary in width.
The time on versus time off varies according to the
system that is being sensed. The frequency of the
signal (repetition rate) of the pulses and the height of
the signal (amplitude) remain constant.
Quad Gauge Module – This is an display module
that contains four analog gauges.
Radio Frequency (RF) – Frequencies that are
between about 150 kHz and infrared (invisible light).
This range of frequencies are capable of carrying
data via radio telemetry systems.
Random Access Memory (RAM) – This is a type
of computer memory that is usually volatile. This
memory is used for the temporary storage of data.
Road Analysis Control (RAC) – This is an
attachment to the Vital Information Management
System. The system measures the stress on
Off-Highway Truck frames and structures. The
measurement relates to the condition of the haul
roads. This system is actually a monitor of the
condition of the haul road.
Read Only Memory (ROM) – This is a type of
computer memory that is programmed during the
manufacturing process. The memory cannot be
reprogrammed later. See Erasable Programmable
Read Only Memory.
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Real Time – This term is used to describe the
relationship of information (events) that is based on a
true clock 24 hours represents one day.
Real Time Clock (RTC) – This is the method that
is used by electronic controls to measure time. The
time is based upon true clock hours. See Diagnostic
Clock, Service Meter Hours and Service Meter Units.
Receptacle – This is a female component of the
connector that makes an electrical connection to a
circuit. The receptacle will receive a plug assembly.
Rectifier – This is an electrical device that converts
alternating current into pulsating dc current.
Relay – This is an electromechanical device. The
relay uses an electromagnet in order to actuate the
electrical contacts. The contacts switch large currents
with a relatively small amount of control current to
the electromagnet.
Reset – This is a command that restores memory
to a default state. The default state is usually zero.
This means that all of the data has been removed or
erased. See Clear.
Resistor – This is an electrical component. The
resistor is usually made of resistance wire or of
carbon that has a resistance. Resistance opposes
the flow of current.
Rheostat – This is a variable resistor. The rheostat
is usually a two terminal version of the potentiometer.
The rheostat is often used in applications that require
a higher dissipation of power than a potentiometer.
RS-232 Data Link – This is a serial data link that
transfers data between electronic devices such as
a personal computer and a printer. See Serial Data
Link.
Sample Rate – This is the rate or frequency that data
is captured and/or stored. This is usually measured
in samples per second.
Scroll – This is the process of showing all available
sets of event information within a digital display area.
The information is shown one set at a time. A set
of event information is shown briefly. The display
will automatically advance to the next set. After all
the sets are shown the process is repeated. Some
controls will show the message END before the
control repeats the process.
Sender – This is a device that changes resistance
according to a physical condition. The sender then
sends a signal to a gauge. A single connection
provides the signal and the power.
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Sensor – This is a device that monitors the physical
condition of a machine system. The sensors can
monitor the conditions that are listed here: pressure,
temperature, flow, and mechanical movement. The
sensors convert the condition into an electrical signal
that can be understood by an electronic control. Also
see Transducer and Sender.
Serial Data Link – This is a type of data link that
transfers one bit of data at a time. The data link is
most often used to transfer information between
computer devices.
Service Code – This is a type of maintenance code
that describes a condition that has been identified
by an electronic control system. The code indicates
when service is required. This code is stored in the
control for the service technician. This term was
previously referred to as a fault code. This code is
now referred to as a service type of maintenance
event. See Event and Diagnostic Code.
Service Event – This is a type of maintenance event
that requires a service technician to perform service.
This is usually routine service that is performed on
the machine. Examples of service are changing the
engine oil or transmission filters. See Event.
Service Meter Hours (SMH) – This meter
increments time only when the engine is running.
This meter is most often used in order to determine
the intervals for servicing the machine. This meter
is also used to identify the time of occurrence of an
event. This is used as part of the diagnostic process.
Also see Service Meter Units.
Service Program Code (SPC) – These codes
are entered into the electrical system by the user
through the keypad. The codes initiate the requested
operation.
Service Tool – This is a tool that is used in order to
service Caterpillar machines. This term most often
refers to the service equipment that is listed here:
Electronic Control Analyzer Programmer (ECAP),
Caterpillar Electronic Technician (ET), VIMSpc, a
digital multimeter, and laptop computer This may also
refer to any other dedicated service equipment.
Service Tool Connector – See Machine Service
Connector.
Short Circuit – A connection between two points in
a circuit that is normally unwanted.
Signal – This is the changing voltage that is used
to carry information. A signal is typically sent from a
sensor to an electronic control. For example, a signal
is sent from the transmission output speed sensor
(TOS) to the transmission control.
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Signal Wire – This is the harness wire that carries
the signal voltage to the electronic control. The signal
is sent by any of the components that are listed here:
a sensor, a switch, and any other similar components.
Snapshot Recorder – This is a set of machine
information that is captured and stored for later use
by the service technician. The snapshot is similar to
a picture of information. The picture often contains
multiple channels over a given time period. This
was formerly called an event recorder in the Vital
Information Management System. The snapshot
recorder that is used by the Vital Information
Management System records data for six minutes.
This six minute period contains five minutes of
information before the event started and one more
minute after.
Software (S/W) – This is a step-by-step instruction
that defines the operation of a computer system. This
is often called a program.
Solenoid – This is a coil assembly that is used to
perform some type of mechanical work. The solenoid
converts electrical energy into linear mechanical
motion with an electrical coil (electromagnet) that
produces a magnetic field around an armature (slug
or plunger).
Solenoid Valve – This is a device that uses a
solenoid in order to actuate a valve (hydraulic or
pneumatic). The valve is used to control the flow or
pressure of a liquid or gas.
Solid State – This refers to circuits or components
that use semiconductors. Examples of solid state
devices: transistors, diodes, and integrated circuits
(IC).
Source Software – This is software that contains
detailed operating instruction for the on board system.
This is software that is similar to the operating system
that is used with a personal computer.
Sourcing Driver – This is a type of output of an
electronic control. When the driver (output) is on
+Battery is supplied to the load. The other connection
must be connected to ground. This is sometimes
referred to as a high side driver.
Speed Burp – This is a sudden unwanted change in
engine speed.
Speedometer/Tachometer Module – This is a
display module that contains the components that
are listed here: speedometer for machine ground
speed, a tachometer for engine speed, and a display
for actual gear.
Store – This is the process that is used to record the
event information in an electronic control. See Log.
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Subsystem – This is a system that is part of a larger
system.
Supply Voltage – This is a constant voltage that
is supplied to a component such as a sensor. The
supply voltage provides the electrical power for the
operation of the component. The voltage may be
generated by the electronic control or supplied from
the machine electrical system.
Sure-Seal Connector – This is a multi-contact
connector that holds pins and sockets in a rubber
housing.
Suspension Cylinder Pressure Sensor – This is a
device that generates a signal that is proportional to
suspension cylinder pressure. This sensor is a digital
type. The signal changes frequency as the pressure
changes.
Switch – This is a device with electrical contacts
that opens under specified conditions and closes
under specified conditions. The electrical contacts
can be operated by manual conditions and by sensed
conditions.
Switch Input – This is the input to an electronic
control that is expecting to be a ground, a open or
+Battery.
System Clock – This is a device within a machine
or engine electrical system, usually in the monitoring
system if present, that synchronizes or forces the
clock within each electronic control module on a data
link to display the same machine or engine hours.
The primary use of this clock is for time stamping of
events used for service, maintenance, and payload.
System Event – This is an abnormal condition in
the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM that has been detected
by an electronic control in the Vital Information
Management System (VIMS). This term is now called
a diagnostic type of maintenance event. See Event
and Diagnostic Code.
System Voltage – This is the actual voltage that
exists between the positive battery post and frame
ground. This is sometimes referred to as +Battery
voltage.
Temperature Sensor – This is a device that
generates a signal that is proportional to the change
in temperature.
Temperature Switch – This is a switch that monitors
temperature. The switch sends a signal to an
electronic control or signal lamp.
Telemetry – This is a wireless method of
broadcasting data between two points. This method
most often uses a radio. The mobile unit transfers the
data to the data collection area.
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Test Probe – This is a device for connecting a
service tool in order to test a circuit. The probe
provides access to a circuit that is being tested.
The probes provide access to the circuit without
disconnecting the circuit.
Trend – This is a type of graph that shows the
changes of a parameter value over time.
Wring Out – Wring out refers to checking a harness
for opens, shorts or grounds.
Zener Diode – This is a special diode that conducts
current in the reverse direction when this reverse
voltage becomes higher than a specified value. When
this specified value is reached, the voltage across
this diode remains constant.

Trigger point – This is the starting point in the

process of storing a snapshot. This is also the
beginning of an event.

Uncommitted Switch Input – This is a switch

input for an electronic control. The function varies
according to the application. A harness code or
programmable software is most often used to
determine the function of these inputs.

Undetected Fault – This is a system event that

cannot be detected by the electronic control. The
fault must be detected by the operator or a service
technician.

Upload – This is the process of transferring a

program and/or configuration into an electronic
control from an off-board service tool. See Flash
Programming and Download.

+V – This is a constant voltage that is supplied to

a component that provides electrical power for the
operation of the component. The voltage is provided
by an electronic control module. The voltage is
always less than +Battery.

VIMS-PC – This is a Windows based off-board

software. The software is used with a service tool.
The service tool communicates with the VIMS
through the RS-232data link.

Vital Information Display System (VIDS) – This is

an electronic monitoring system that is based on the
Vital Information Management System. However, the
VIDS has reduced features.

Vital Information Management System (VIMS) –

This is a system that is designed to monitor all on
board systems for abnormal conditions. The VIMS
controls the operator’s electronic instrument panel
via a special data link.

Volatile Memory (VM) – This is a type of data

storage that is lost with a interruption of power.

Warning Category – This describes the severity of

an operator warning. This is based on one of three
categories.

Wiring Harness – See Harness.

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Index
A L

Action Alarm .......................................................... 54 Lubrication Interval - Set........................................ 17

Action Lamp........................................................... 54 Lubrication Manual - Start ..................................... 18
Arrow Keys ............................................................ 47
Attachment Code - Configure ................................ 12
M

C Machine Status - Show.......................................... 18

Message Center Module ....................................... 39
Component Descriptions ....................................... 33 Message Center Abbreviations.......................... 40

D N

Data Connectors.................................................... 53 Normal Operation .................................................... 9

Data Logger - Reset .............................................. 12 Numeric Keys ........................................................ 48
Data Logger - Start/Stop........................................ 13
Display Backlighting - Set...................................... 13
Display Contrast - Set............................................ 13 O
Display Language - Set ......................................... 14
Display Modules .................................................... 37 Odometer - Set ...................................................... 19
Display Units - Set ................................................. 14 OK Key .................................................................. 46

E P

Event - Configure................................................... 14 Parameters ............................................................ 57

Event Acknowledged - Show................................. 16 Payload Lamps...................................................... 55
Event List - Show................................................... 16
Event Statistics - Show.......................................... 17
Q

F Quad Gauge Module ............................................. 38

Function Keys........................................................ 48
“F1” Key ............................................................ 48 R
“F2” Key ............................................................ 48
“F3” Key ............................................................ 48 Related Components............................................. 56
Diode Assemblies .............................................. 56
Service Keyswitch.............................................. 56
G Solenoids ........................................................... 56
Resettable Totals - Reset ...................................... 19
Gauge Key............................................................. 46 Resettable Totals - Show....................................... 20
General Information................................................. 4 Road Analysis Control Sensitivity - Set ................. 20
Related Support Material ..................................... 8
Glossary of Terms.................................................. 98
S

I Sensors ................................................................. 51
PWM Sensors .................................................... 51
ID Key.................................................................... 47 Service Lamp......................................................... 55
Important Safety Information ................................... 2 Service Lamp - Reset ............................................ 21
Service Lamp - Set ................................................ 22
Service Operations ................................................ 10
K Snapshot Trigger - Configure ................................ 24
Speedometer/Tachometer Module ........................ 39
Keypad .................................................................. 45
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Switches ................................................................ 49
Coolant Flow Switch .......................................... 50
Filter Indicator Switches..................................... 49
Oil Level Switch ................................................. 49
Steering Flow Switches...................................... 49
Steering Pressure Switch................................... 50
System Self Test.................................................... 26
Systems Operation Section ..................................... 4

Table of Contents..................................................... 3
Truck Payload - Calibrate ...................................... 27
Truck Payload - Configure..................................... 27
Truck Payload System (TPS) General
Information........................................................... 31
Automatic Calibration Adjustment...................... 32
Collapsed Suspension Cylinder Detection......... 33

VIMS Electronic Control Module............................ 33

VIMS Snapshot - Start........................................... 28

Warning Operation ................................................ 29

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