COVER GP 2512257 - Caterpillar

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VIMSTM data link connections.
This manual is for VIMSTM and the systems that utilize the data collected by VIMS. VIMS is a standard feature that collects data for various machine systems. This manual describes the hardware, the software, and the interfaces that are used with VIMS.VIMS data is used to assist the service personnel with machine maintenance and troubleshooting. All abnormal conditions on the machine system are called events. VIMS stores event information as data. The operator is alerted to the existence of abnormal machine conditions via the display. An example of an event is a high engine coolant temperature.Events are related to a machine system. Usually, events must be responded to. For example, the operator needs to modify operation to cool the oil temperature for the converter when the temperature is too high. When such an event is present, the operator is shown information on the display. A fault with the machine electrical system is called a diagnostic. A diagnostic requires a service technician to make a repair.