SKIRT 1285634 - Caterpillar

tattletale function is a tool that is used as an aid for managers and maintenance personnel. This function allows tracking of the history of the machine. The ECM stores the data from significant events. This information is available through the ET service tool and the VIMS.The events that are recorded are listed below.
Shift Counter - The counter records the number of transmission shifts from each gear to any other gear. The maximum number of records is 1.28 million. A record is created when the position of the transmission gear switch changes and stays in the new position for at least 0.5 seconds. The information that is collected by the counter is for the office. The information can be used in order to create a transmission shift history. The information can also be used for making comparisons in order to predict repairs before the failure and set maintenance schedules.
Lockup Clutch Counter - This counter records the number of shifts into direct drive. The maximum number of shifts that can be recorded is 12 million. The information that is collected by the counter is for the office. The information can also be used for making comparisons in order to predict repairs before the failure and set maintenance schedules.
Coasting in Neutral Counter - This counter records the number of occurrences when the speed of the machine has exceeded 19.3 km/h (12 mph) and the machine was in neutral.
Load Count- This counter records the number of loads that are carried during a specific period of time. A count occurs if the body is up for 10 seconds or more.
Total Load Count- This counter records the total number of loads that have been carried by the machine since the machine was new or the ECM was replaced. A count occurs if the body is up for 10 seconds or more.
Transmission Abuse- This condition occurs when the operator shifts from NEUTRAL into FORWARD or REVERSE with the engine speed above 1500 rpm.
Machine Overspeed- This condition occurs when the operator shifts to the maximum gear with the engine at 2100 rpm (3500 engines) or 2475 rpm (3400 engines). If the engine speed exceeds 2300 rpm (3500 engines) or 2675 rpm (3400 engines) a machine overspeed event is recorded.