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784C, 785B, 785C, 785D, 789B, 789C, 793B, 793C, 793D, 797 and 797B OffHighway Truck/Tractors Vital Information Management System (VIMS TM)
Nmero de medio -RENR2631-07Fecha de publicacin -01/07/2009Fecha de actualizacin -06/07/2009
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Diagnostic Capabilities
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The Caterpillar Electronic Technician (ET) is a software program that is used to access
data. The service technician can use the ET in order to perform maintenance on the
machine. Some of the options that are available with the Caterpillar Electronic Technician
are listed below:
Program the ECM (Flash). This is done with the "WINflash" program. See Testing
and Adjusting, "Electronic Control Module (ECM) - Flash Program".
Print reports.
The following list contains some of the diagnostic functions and programming functions
that are performed by the service tools.
The status of most of the inputs and the outputs are displayed.
Display the status of the input and output parameters in real time.
The number of occurrences and the clock hour of the first occurrence and the last
occurrence is displayed for each logged diagnostic code.
The definition for each logged diagnostic code and each event is displayed.
See Troubleshooting, "Diagnostic Code List" for the list of diagnostic codes for the ECM.
Event Codes
Logged Event Codes
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Illustration 2
Typical ET screen for logged events
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An indicator for logged events is provided. The indicator allows the service technician to
keep track of event codes that are intermittent. The data for the logged event will include
the following information:
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Configuring Diagnostics
The VIMS 10.3 and later software allow the user to configure the diagnostic operations of
the VIMS ECM for the options that are listed below via the Caterpillar Electronic
Technician (ET):
Output drivers of the VIMS ECM for lamps, Light emitting diodes and solenoids.
Procedure
1. Connect a laptop computer with the Caterpillar Electronic Technician (ET) to the
service connector of the machine via the communication adapter.
2. Turn the disconnect key and the key start switch to the ON position.
3. Start the Caterpillar Electronic Technician (ET) and establish communication with
the machine.
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Illustration 5
4. Select the "Configuration" option of the "Service" menu or press the "F5" key. This
will display the "Configuration" screen. Refer to Illustration 6.
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Illustration 6
5. Select the parameter. You may configure the output diagnostics for the parameters
that are listed in Table 1.
Table 1
Output Parameters of the VIMS
Description
Values
"Payload Coeff"
"xxx.xxx" (2)
"xxx.x"
"xxx.x"
"xx.x"
"x"
"xxxx"
"xxxx"
"xxxx"
"xxxx"
"Incandescent lamp" (3)
"Installed" (3)
"Installed" (3)
Status"
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
The values for each model are the standard value. Do not adjust unless authorized.
These values are configurabel only if TKPH is activated through the attachment code.
This is the default setting.The diagnostics are enabled.
Diagnostics are disabled.
6. Click on the "Change" button that is located on the "Configuration" screen. This
will display a dialog box.
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7. Click on the down arrow on the right hand side of the dialog box. This will display
the settings that are available for the parameter.
8. Highlight the new value and click on the "OK" button. This will cause the Cat ET to
display the following message:
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9. Click on the "Yes" button in order to change the parameter setting. Click on the
"No" button in order to cancel the change of the parameter setting.
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Illustration 11
Message Center Module
(7) Alert indicator
(8) Data logging indicator
(9) Message area
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This section contains a brief overview of the VIMS. This section contains the information
that is needed to complete the following tasks.
Note: For a full description of the VIMS, see Service Manual, RENR2630, "Vital
Information Management System".
The VIMS display components show the following information to the operator and/or the
service person.
The VIMS is operating properly. The key start switch is turned to the ON position.
Some of the VIMS outputs operate briefly. The VIMS performs a self test of the
system.
The VIMS displays a value for the system condition. The VIMS continuously
monitors all machine systems.
The VIMS continuously checks for electrical problems in the VIMS. The VIMS
monitors the other electronic control module systems on the machine. The VIMS
continuously checks for failures, when a failure already exists. A detected
maintenance event is shown on the message area. A detected maintenance event is
stored in the memory of the main module. See "Service Operations".
The VIMS enters normal mode when the VIMS is powered up. Initiate a service operation
with the keypad in order to exit the normal mode. See "Service Operations".
Service Operations
The operator and/or the service person can initiate numerous VIMS service operations. A
service program code (SPC) is assigned to each service operations. Use the keypad to enter
the service program code into the VIMS. The service program code initiates the
corresponding server operation. Some of the service operations are listed in this table.
Table 2
VIMS Service Operations
Service Operations
Service Program
Code
Number
"ATTACH"
288224
"DLRES"
35737
"DLOG"
3564
"BLT"
258
"CON"
266
"LA"
52
"UN"
86
Event - Configure
"ESET" (1)
3738
"EACK"
3225
"ELIST"
35478
"ESTAT"
37828
"LUBSET"
582738
"LUBMAN"
582626
"MSTAT"
67828
Odometer - Set
"ODO"
636
Payload - Calibrate
"PAYCAL" (1)
729225
Payload - Configure
"PAYCONF" (1)
7292663
"RESET"
73738
"TOT"
868
"RAC" (1)
722
"SVCLIT"
782548
"SVCSET"
782738
"ERSET" (1)
37738
"TEST"
8378
"EREC"
3732
(1)
This command can only be performed when the VIMS is connected to the machine.
"OK" Key - This key is used to complete entries on the keypad. This key is also used to
acknowledge events. Acknowledging an event will remove the event from the display
temporarily. Severe events cannot be acknowledged.
"Gauge Key" - The VIMS displays the checked parameters when the key is pressed.
Depressing the arrow keys will scroll through the parameters. First enter the parameter
number. Then, press the "F1" Key. The "F1" key provides additional information about the
event that is being displayed. The "MID-CID-FMI" is displayed for the maintenance
events. The current parameter value is displayed for data events.
Each service program code is a unique number of one to ten digits. The service program
codes have a equivalent letter that describes the service operation. The letter equivalent
allows an easier way to remember the service program code for the operation. The English
letter equivalent for each service program code is shown in the parentheses. Different on
board languages have no effect on the codes.
After entering the service program code on the keypad, the service code must be
completed by pressing the "OK" key within five seconds after entering the last SPC
character.
Note: For a full description of the VIMS, see Service Manual, RENR2630, "Vital
Information Management System".
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Use the Vital Information Management System (VIMS) or the Caterpillar Electronic
Technician (ET) in order to determine the diagnostic codes for the VIMS electronic control
module (ECM). After determining the diagnostic codes, refer to the corresponding test
procedure for more information. Perform the procedure that corresponds to the Component
Identifier (CID) and the Failure Mode Identifier (FMI) of the diagnostic code. The
following table is a list of possible diagnostic codes for the VIMS ECM.
Table 1
Diagnostic Codes For the VIMS ECM
Module Identifier (MID 049) (1)
Perform the procedure that corresponds to the CID and the FMI of the diagnostic
code during troubleshooting.
CID / FMI
Description
FMI 04
FMI 04
FMI 08
FMI 04
FMI 08
FMI 04
FMI 08
Abnormal Update.
FMI 05
FMI 06
FMI 04
FMI 08
FMI 09
Abnormal update.
FMI 12
FMI 05
FMI 06
FMI 04
FMI 08
FMI 04
FMI 08
FMI 09
Abnormal update.
FMI 12
FMI 09
Abnormal update.
FMI 12
FMI 04
FMI 08
FMI 04
FMI 08
FMI 04
FMI 08
FMI 04
FMI 08
FMI 04
FMI 08
FMI 04
FMI 08
FMI 04
FMI 08
FMI 12
FMI 12
FMI 12
FMI 12
FMI 12
FMI 12
FMI 12
FMI 12
FMI 12
FMI 02
FMI 03
FMI 06
FMI 12
FMI 03
FMI 06
FMI 12
FMI 06
FMI 05
FMI 06
FMI 05
FMI 06
FMI 05
FMI 06
FMI 04
FMI 08
FMI 04
FMI 08
FMI 04
FMI 08
FMI 04
FMI 08
FMI 04
FMI 08
FMI 04
FMI 08
FMI 04
FMI 08
FMI 04
FMI 08
FMI 04
FMI 08
Abnormal update.
FMI 09
Abnormal update.
FMI 12
(1)
FMI 02
FMI 09
Abnormal update.
FMI 12
For the VIMS ECM, the MID is 049. This table pertains only to faults with a MID of 049.
Note: Table 1 refers to the diagnostic codes for the VIMS ECM only. The diagnostic codes
for the VIMS ECM are shown on the display area of the Vital Information Management
System (VIMS). The module identifier (MID) tells the service person the ECM that is
sending the diagnostic code. The MID for the VIMS ECM is 049. The information in table
1 only refers to diagnostic codes with a MID of 049. The MID of other electronic control
modules or components on a particular machine are listed on the electrical system
schematic. Troubleshooting information for the diagnostic codes with a MID that is not 049
can be found in the service manual for that system.
ReferenceFor more information on the Vital Information Management System (VIMS),
refer to the Service Manual module Troubleshooting, "Using Vital Information
Management System to Determine Diagnostic Codes".
Description
027
033
034
036
Engine ECM
049
081
082
Implement Control
083
087
116
Brake Control
173
The codes for the Failure Mode Identifier are defined by the SAE standards. The following
list contains a CAT version of definitions. The diagram that follows will help you
understand the use of FMI with sensors.
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Table 3
Failure Mode Identifier and Message Center Displays
FMI
"Failure Description"
00
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
"Abnormal update"
10
11
12
13
"Out of calibration"
14
N/A
15
N/A
16
17
18
19
20
N/A
This is an example of a sensor that needs calibration. A PWM signal that is at a duty cycle
of 80 percent is a valid signal. If the PWM signal has a duty cycle of 81 percent the sensor
is still working, but the sensor signal is above the expected signal limits.
FMI 01 "Data Valid But Below Normal Operating Range" - Every electronic control
system sets a low limit for the expected operating range of the signal. The limit includes
signals that are under the lower limit. The low signal could be the oil pressure signal. The
sensor is still working but sending a signal below the expected limit will cause a FMI 01 to
be stored.
Some of the possible causes of a FMI 01 are listed below.
This is an example of a PWM sensor. This sensor is not expected to generate a PWM signal
below a duty cycle of 5 percent with zero air pressure. If the sensor generates a signal with
a duty cycle of 4 percent when the engine is shutdown. The sensor is still working but
sending a signal below the expected limit will cause a FMI 01 to be stored.
FMI 02 "Data Erratic, Intermittent or Incorrect" - The signal from a component is
present. The control that reads the diagnostic information can not read the signal properly.
The signal appears to be gone, unstable or invalid. The data can be correct or incorrect
intermittently. Also, this condition relates to communication between controls. This is an
example of communication between controls. When the monitoring system is looking for
the engine speed from the engine ECM over the Cat Data Link.
FMI 03 "Voltage Above Normal or Shorted High" - The component or system voltage is
higher than the limit. FMI 03 most often relates to a signal circuit.
Some of the components that could cause a FMI 03 are listed below.
Any wiring harness that has a sensor signal wire shorted to a high voltage. A high
voltage is any voltage that is greater than the sensor supply voltage.
A wiring harness that has an open circuit in the sensor signal wire will cause the
control to pull up. When this occurs the input circuit is pulled up to the supply
voltage.
A control that has failed will also cause a FMI 03. This is very unlikely.
FMI 04 The Voltage is Below Normal or the Voltage is Shorted Low - The component
or system voltage is lower than the limit. FMI 04 most often relates to a signal circuit.
Some of the components that could cause a FMI 04 are listed below.
Any wiring harness that has a sensor signal wire shorted to ground.
A failed ECM will also cause a FMI 04. This is very unlikely.
FMI 05 Current Below Normal or Open Circuit - The current through the component or
the system is lower than the limit. FMI 05 is most often related to a driver circuit.
Some of the possible causes of a FMI 05 are listed below.
FMI 06 Current Above Normal or Grounded Circuit - The current through the
component or the system is higher than the limit. FMI 06 is most often related to a driver
circuit. This fault is very similar to FMI 04.
Some of the possible causes of a FMI 06 are listed below.
A failed control will also cause a FMI "06". This is very unlikely.
FMI 07 Mechanical System Not Responding Properly - The control detects a signal that
is sent to a mechanical system and the response is not correct.
Some of the possible causes of a FMI 07 are listed below.
FMI 08 Abnormal Frequency, Pulse Width or Period - This occurs when the signal is
not in the expected range. FMI 08 can also relate to a faulty sensor.
Some of the possible causes of a FMI 08 are listed below.
FMI 09 Abnormal Update - This relates to communications on the data link. FMI 09
occurs when a control is not able to get information from another control.
Some of the possible causes of a FMI 09 are listed below.
FMI 10 Abnormal Rate of Change - This relates to a signal that changes too fast. The rate
of change is outside of the expected limit.
FMI 11 "Failure Mode Not Identifiable" - The control identifies more than one FMI as
being responsible for a single failure.
Some of the possible causes of a FMI 11 are listed below.
FMI 12 Bad Device or Component - The electronic control sends a signal and the
electronic control expects a response. The control receives no response or the response is
incorrect.
Some of the possible causes of a FMI 12 are listed below.
FMI 13 Out of Calibration - The electrical signal is not within limits for a specific
mechanical condition.
Some of the possible causes of a FMI 13 are listed below.
Calibration is required.
FMI 19 Condition Not Met - The conditions that are defined by the software were not
met.
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Event codes alert the operator or the technician that an abnormal operating condition exists
in one of the machine systems.
When an Electronic Control Module (ECM) activates an event code, the operator or the
technician will be alerted by the Messenger. Most active events will be logged by the ECM.
Some events are active only. Active only events are not logged. The events that are active
and the events that are logged can be viewed with the following equipment:
Messenger
Warning Levels
The ECM will assign a warning level to an active event code. Event codes are one of three
levels. The level is according to the severity of the abnormal condition. Each warning level
requires a specific response from the operator. The warning levels and the required operator
response are listed below.
Warning Level 1
Warning level 1 alerts the operator that a machine system requires attention. The operator
should check the involved system condition or the operator should perform maintenance on
the involved system at the earliest possible time.
Warning Level 2
Warning level 3 requires an immediate safe shutdown of the machine in order to avoid
damage to the machine or injury to personnel around the machine. The problem that caused
the event must be corrected before machine operation can resume.
Indications and System Response
Caterpillar Electronic Technician (Cat ET) Service Tool
When an abnormal operating condition occurs, the status screen on the Cat ET indicates
that there is an active event.
Event codes are displayed on Cat ET in the following format:
EXXXX Description of the code
The "E" means that the code is an event code. The "XXXX" is a numeric identifier. The
numeric identifier is followed by a description of the code.
Active event codes are listed in ascending numerical order. The code with the lowest
number is listed first. The active event code is removed from the list when the condition is
no longer present.
Some event codes are logged in the ECM memory. Some event codes are active only. The
logged event codes are listed in chronological order. The most recent code is listed first.
A logged code is cleared from memory when one of the following conditions occur:
A new code is logged and there are already ten logged codes in memory.
In this case, the oldest logged code is cleared.
Note: Always clear logged event codes after investigating and correcting the problem
which generated the code.
List of Event Codes
The following table lists event codes and the recommended responses. Use the Cat ET
service tool in order to determine the event codes that are active or logged.
Table 1
List of Event Codes (EID)
EID
861
213
1
Lev
el
Description
Synchronized
clock
notification of
manual synch
required
Inclusion GeoFencing
boundary
violated
required.
213
2
213
3
630
631
632
633
Exclusion GeoFencing
boundary
violated
Time-Fencing
boundary
violated
Switched
Sensor #1 trip
condition is
activated
Switched
Sensor #2 trip
condition is
activated
Switched
Sensor #3 trip
condition is
activated
Switched
Sensor #4 trip
condition is
activated