PISTON 1843835 - Caterpillar

In order to view and configure the parameters of the digital voltage regulator, a PC with the Caterpillar PC software is required.Note: Before performing this procedure, study the list of parameters in order to determine the desired parameter and the corresponding range of values. Some parameters can only be viewed by the user and cannot be configured.Note: Have the entire list of parameters available while performing the procedure. See System Operation, "Parameters".The Cat PC software provides the communication link between the voltage regulator and the user. All voltage regulator settings are entered and read through this software. The software provides the option to save the voltage regulator settings in a computer file. The saved files can then be used later in order to configure other units with the same settings.Cat PC software operates with an IBM compatible personnel computer using a Microsoft Windows 95 or later operating system. The operating requirements are listed below:
IBM compatible PC, 486DX2, or faster (100 MHz or higher microprocessor is recommended)
CD-ROM drive
One available serial portInstalling the Caterpillar PC Software
Cat PC software contains a setup utility that installs the program on the PC. An uninstall utility is loaded with the program that can be used to remove the application from the PC. Use the following procedure to install the PC software.
Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of the PC.
Click the Windows Start button and then select "Run". In the "Open:" field, enter "D:/Setup.exe", where "D" is the designator letter for your PC CD-ROM drive. Then click "OK". When Caterpillar PC software is installed, a folder with the name Caterpillar is added to the Windows program menu. This folder is accessed by clicking the "Start" button and pointing to "Programs".Starting Caterpillar PC Software
The PC software is started by clicking the Windows "Start" button, pointing to "Programs", the "Caterpillar" folder, and then clicking the voltage regulator icon. At startup, a dialog box with the program title and version number is displayed briefly. After this dialog box is displayed, the "System Configuration" screen is displayed.Establishing Communication
Communication between the voltage regulator and the PC must be established before any settings can be viewed or changed. For more information on establishing communications, see Systems Operation, RENR7941, "Remote Communication".Changing Settings
Refer to Specifications, Systems Operation, Testing and Adjusting, RENR7941, "Earlier CDVR Dissimilarities " for information relevant to the earlier version of the CDVR.The settings are arranged into the following six groups:
System configuration
Setting adjustments
Control gain settings
Protections settings
Metering/operation and alarms
Group
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Latest version of systems configuration dialog
(1) System configuration button
(2) Setting adjustment button
(3) Control gain button
(4) Protection setting button
(5) Metering/operation button
(6) Groups
(7) Get from unit button
(8) EEPROM button Each setting group has a corresponding button that can be selected to access that group of settings. The six setting groups can also be accessed by clicking "Screens" on the menu bar and then selecting the desired setting group from the list. Once a setting group is accessed, the individuals settings of the group can be viewed and changed.A setting is changed by clicking within