PLATE 2111713 - Caterpillar

System Requirements
To run VIMSpc, the following computer hardware, operating system, and software are required.Computer Hardware:
IBM® PC compatible with Pentium IV 2.4 GHz processor or higher
2 GB RAM
2 GB of available hard disk drive
40X speed CD-ROM drive or 8X speed DVD drive
15.4 inch XGA Screen (1280x1024 compatible)
For VIMSTM 3G system: Ethernet port is required
For VIMS ABL and 68K systems: RS232 port with 16550AF UART (or compatible) or USB 1.1 or 2.0 port
Mouse or built-in pointing deviceOperating System (support both 32-bit or 64-bit):
Windows 8
Windows 7
Windows XP (2013A VIMSpc is the last release that will support XP)Software:
Browser such as Internet Explorer
PDF ReaderVIMSpc Software and the Cat® Production Measurement Application
VIMSpc software has combined the functionality of the Information System Builder and the VIMSpc software into one application.Note: VIMSpc is a software tool used across a broad range of Cat® products. Not all features available in VIMSpc are supported on Small Wheel Loader Applications. This availability means that some fields or options will be unpopulated or will show a null value. The following information pertains to the features which are supported by Small Wheel Loaders and are related to the Cat Production Measurement feature.Reference: Help Document within VIMSpc for more detailed informationApplication Window of VIMSpc
To use VIMSpc, follow these steps:
Connect VIMSpc.
Click the "Connect" option on the left side menu.Home Screen
The home screen in the VIMSpc status shows the following information about the machine:Software Part Number - The flash file currently installed in the ECM.Config-File Part Number - The configuration file currently installed in the ECM, if applicable.Hardware Part Number - The part number and revision level of the ECM.Model Code - The machine model.Product ID - The machine serial number.Equipment Number - The name the machine will appear as in VisionLink®. (VisionLink is a trademark of Trimble Navigation Limited, registered in the United States and in other countries).Date - The current date as reported by the ECM.Time - The current time as reported by the ECM.SMH - Current service meter hours of the machine.Cat Production Measurement Application
The Cat Production Measurement application screen is accessible through the SWL tab at the top of the VIMSpc Home Screen. The Cat Production Measurement application screen has the following tabs:
Printer
Edit/DeleteNote: A key cycle is needed for changes made to the list to be shown in the information display.Printer
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Service Dashboard screen
To access the Printer Web Configuration page, choose "Machine Configuration" from the service dashboard. Then select "Printer Web Configuration" to configure the settings.Note: Printer settings can also be adjusted with Cat Electronic Technician in the “Production Measurement Printer Settings” configuration group.
Illustration 2 g03885577Printer - The Printer Web Configuration screen is where the following printer tickets settings are configured:General SettingsHeader Blank Lines - Adjusts the amount of blank space at the top of a ticket. The default value is 1. The value range is 0 to 25.Trailer Blank Lines - Adjusts the amount of blank space at the end of a ticket. The default value is 4. The value range is 0 to 25.Date Format - Allows the user