SEAL 6G4253 - Caterpillar

Communicate With a Machine
Connect Machine
The "Connect Machine" option of the "File" menu allows the user to establish communications with a machine.
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Select the "Connect Machine" option from the "File" menu.The "Trying to Connect" message is displayed at the bottom of the "Application" window. After the VIMSpc software establishes communication with the machine, the baud rate of connection is displayed on the status bar. The connection icon that is on the status bar will indicate the connection. The arrows have become green.Disconnect Machine
The "Disconnect Machine" option of the "File" menu allows the user to abort communications with a machine.
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Select the "Disconnect Machine" option from the "File" menu.The following occurs after the VIMSpc software aborts communications with the machine:
The connection icon on the status bar indicates that the connection has been disconnected.
The arrows become red.Install Source Software and Configuration Software
Installing source software and configuration software is a common service procedure for machines that are equipped with VIMSTM. This process is accomplished by using the WinFlash program and the appropriate onboard software. WinFlash is a program that is included with the Electronic Technician Software. Contact the machine product support group for a list of flash software.Electronic Control Module (Flash Program)
The following procedure is used to FLASH software into the VIMS ECM.
Procedure
Connect the data link Cable between the Communication Adapter and Cat Electronic Technician (Cat ET).
Connect the data link cable between the Communication Adapter and the machine diagnostic connector.
Turn ON the disconnect switch and the keyswitch.
Use WinFlash to load the software.VIMSTM Onboard Software Update Worksheet
This worksheet should be completed prior to flashing any new VIMS onboard software. This worksheet will help prevent the loss of stored on-board data and help prevent the loss of "user settings" in the configuration.Note: The service program codes (SPC) can be used to access the information that is required to complete this worksheet. See System Operation, "Electronic Control Module" section of this manual.
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Illustration 10 g01052978Note: Before the new VIMS onboard software is flashed, verify that a copy of the current VIMS onboard software is available.Note: A print of the VIMSpc Machine Status Display screen may be used in place of item (4). This print can be used to reference important information about the setup of the machine. Perform the following procedure to make a file that will save the print.Procedure to make a print of the screen
Connect VIMSpc to the machine.
Establish communication.
Access the "Machine Status Display" screen.
Press the Print Screen key to place the print on the clipboard.
Open Windows Paintbrush, Clipboard Viewer, Microsoft Word, or WordPad on the PC.
Use the "paste option" in the "Edit Menu" or press "Ctrl-V" to place the image on the "desktop".
Save the file by:
Open the "File Menu".
Select the "Save As" option.
Enter a name for the file in the "Save As" dialog box. Using the serial number or the equipment number of the machine will make the file easy to track.
Select a directory for storage of the file.
Click the "Save" button in the "Save As" dialog box.The file is now saved