PIPE 2046710 - Caterpillar

PL522/PL523 Software Update Instruction and Configuration
Perform the below steps for PL522/PL523 software update instruction and configuration:
Connect "Comm Adapter 3" to the service port of the machine.
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Preferences Tab
Using the Cat® Electronic Technician (Cat ET) Service Tool 2015C or newer, download the software for the PL522 / PL523 specified in Table 3.
Open Cat ET 2015C or newer, select -> "Utilities" -> "Preferences" -> "Modify" and set connection to "Caterpillar Comm Adapter 3 (RP1210)", defaults to "J1939 Baud Rate 250k" and select "OK". Refer to Illustration 12.
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Click on "Winflash" icon.
Select the ECM labeled "VIMS A4:N4 Main" in the WinFlash ECM list and load the software. Follow software availability from SIS web "VIMS Software & Current Releases". Refer to Table 5 (VIMS Compatibility Software Matrix).
Once the download is complete, select "File", and select "Return to Cat ET", and select "VIMS Main Module", and then select "OK".
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Configuration Screen
Select "Service" -> "Configuration" screen.
Select "VIMS Main Module" -> "General Information" -> "PLM Enable Status (Billing)". Refer to Illustration 14.Note: If the"PLM Enable Status (Billing)" is not seen in "General Information" as shown in Illustration 14, then select "File" -> "Switch Data Link".
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Set the "PLM Enable Status (Billing)" configuration to "Disabled". Refer to Illustration 15.Note: This action effectively disables the 2G cellular radio in the PL522 or PL523 module. With some installations, code 1250-9 Remote Communication Module: Abnormal Update Rate will only be visible with Cat ET. 1250-9 Remote Communication Module: Abnormal Update Rate will only be visible with Cat ET. This code is not shown on operator display and does not limit functionality of the system.
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Within the Configuration screen, select "ECM Identification Parameters" -> "Product ID" enter the "Product ID" into the "VIMS Main Module" as shown in Illustration 16.Procedure for PL542 Software Update
Connecting to the PL542 with Cat ET
With the PL542 connected to the service port on the machine, users are unable to connect to the PL542 with Cat ET without a "Y" harness. For machines with a standard 9-pin service port connector, use 140-9442 Adapter Cable As.
140-9442 Adapter Cable As allows the PL542, and Cat ET to be on the datalink at the same time.
The Product ID can be set locally with Cat ET. If the PL542 does not automatically sync hours to a master ECM, then the PL542 hours can be set locally with Cat ET as well.Note: For machines where local service is not possible, hours can be set in the "Administration" tab of VisionLink.Note: Local service is not required for the PL542. All required steps for installation can either be done remotely from the "Dealer Services Portal", or through Cat Activate.Follow Special Instruction, M0077632, "Installation Procedure for the Product LinkTM PL542 Systems" for setting the Product ID or Machine Serial Number of the PL Device, How to Register with Cat Activate, Setting Hours on the Product Link Device, and Subscribe in Dealer Service Portal.Note: The PL542 software cannot be flashed locally. The only way to update the software is over the air. To update the