Accessing Diagnostic Information

Service Switches
During troubleshooting, it is necessary for the service person to use the diagnostic operations of
Caterpillar Monitoring System. Service personnel use the service switches in order to access the
different display modes of diagnostic operation.

The switches are the momentary type of switch. The service personnel activate the switches by
pressing and holding. Pressing the clear switch grounds the clear input (contact 33) of the monitor.
Pressing the set switch grounds the service switch (contact 23) of the monitor. The location of the
service switches will vary depending on the machine that is being serviced. For a more accurate
location of the service switch, see the Electrical System Schematic in the Service Manual for the
machine.

4C-8195
Control Service Tool
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4C-8195 Control Service Tool

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Schematic for the Control Service Tool

The 4C-8195 Control Service Tool is helpful for the service person to make the proper electrical
connections at the service connector during troubleshooting. Three connectors are wired in parallel so
that the service tool is usable on the different types of machine harnesses.

Actuating the mode switch scrolls through the display modes. Actuating the scroll switch will scroll
through the display while the main display module is in the service mode or the numeric readout
mode. Actuating the clear switch clears the diagnostic code that is being continuously shown when
the main display module is in service mode. Actuating the clear switch clears all extreme values when
the main display module is in tattletale mode.

Changing Modes
Table 1
Activation Of Display Operations (Quick Reference)
Display Operation Service Contact (1) Clear Contact (1)
Changing Modes:
To Scroll Ground Ground
To Hold Open Open
Service Modes:
To Scroll Ground Open
To Hold Open (2) Open
To Clear (3) Open Ground
Tattletale Mode:
To Clear Open Ground
Numeric Readout Mode:
To Scroll Ground Open
To Hold Open Open
(1)
of the service connector.
(2)
Open when the desired information is shown during scrolling.
(3)
A diagnostic code can be cleared only while it is on hold. The diagnostic code for a fault that is currently present can
not be cleared

For a detailed explanation of the different modes, see Systems Operation, "Modes of Operation".