PLATE 3157790 - Caterpillar

Illustration 1 g00484272This information is shown for one parameter at a time. The FORWARD and BACKWARD arrow keys are used to scroll through the available parameters.Second method: Enter the number of the parameter via the keypad. Then press the "GAUGE"key. This method saves time by accessing a specific parameter directly. Otherwise scrolling through the entire parameter list would be necessary. Requested data remains on the message center module until the OK key is pressed. The background information (time of day and total machine hours) then reappears. During the loading cycle, payload weight is shown for off-highway trucks and large wheel loaders. Any previously selected gauge function or default data is overridden when an abnormal condition exists. The occurrence of an abnormal condition will cause the event information to be displayed on the message area. After the abnormal condition is corrected or the abnormal condition is acknowledged, the original gauge parameter information will be displayed on the message area. Use the Parameter Table for a complete list of VIMS parameter names and corresponding numbers. Not all the parameters in the table are used with every machine. If an invalid parameter number (XXX) is entered, the message area shows:
Illustration 2 g00484275 An example of the message area display for a requested parameter with a failure is shown here:
Illustration 3 g00484276 Pressing the "F1" key toggles the message center display in order to show service information. This mode replaces the ERR text with a meaningful description of the problem. An example of the message center is shown here:
Illustration 4 g00484277Note: For a listing of message center text and FMI codes, refer to the Troubleshooting, RENR2631, "Toubleshooting Diagnostic Codes ".