Software Installation Guide (0785, 7601) : Vimspc
Software Installation Guide (0785, 7601) : Vimspc
Software Installation Guide (0785, 7601) : Vimspc
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VIMSpc Software Installation Guide{0785, 7601}
Media Number -REHS7445-02Publication Date -13/01/2014Date Updated -13/01/2014
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Articulated Truck:
735B (S/N: L4D1-UP; T4P1-UP)
740B (S/N: L4E1-UP; T4R1-UP)
740B EJECTOR (S/N: L4F1-UP; T4S1-UP)
Excavator:
5130 (S/N: 7TJ1-UP; 5ZL1-UP)
5130B (S/N: 4CS1-UP)
5230 (S/N: 7LL1-UP)
5230B (S/N: 4HZ1-UP)
Load Haul Dump:
R1600G (S/N: 9PP1-UP; 9YZ1-UP)
R1700G (S/N: SBR1-UP; 8XZ1-UP)
R2900G (S/N: GLK1-UP; JLK1-UP)
Motor Grader:
14M (S/N: B9J1-UP; R9J1-UP)
16M (S/N: B9H1-UP; R9H1-UP)
24H (S/N: 7KK1-UP)
24M (S/N: B9K1-UP; B931-UP)
Off-Highway Truck/Tractor:
770G (S/N: RMD1-UP; ECM1-UP)
772G (S/N: RMH1-UP; LTS1-UP)
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Introduction
This guide is used as an example for installing VIMSPC 2011A and VIMPPC 2013A.
This example is using VIMSPC 2013A on a Windows 7 (64-bit) PC. This guide can be
used for installing on other Windows-based operating systems.
Requirements
The following items are necessary to perform the VIMSpc software installation:
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Installation Requirements
PC Admin Rights are required to install VIMSpc and master database updates. Once
installed, standard users can run VIMSpc.
All air cards should be removed and VPN turned OFF prior to installation and when
running VIMSpc while connecting to VIMS3G modules.
System Requirements
To successfully run VIMSpc, the following computer hardware, communication
hardware, cables, and software are needed:
IBM PC compatible with Pentium 1 GHz processor or greater
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1 GB RAM
500 MB of available hard drive space
Supported OS: Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7, 32-bit and 64-bit
RS232 port with 16550AF UART (or compatible) or USB 1.1 or 2.0 port with a
USB to Serial Port adapter ( 370-8059 Adapter Kit ) for use with VIMS
Download Cable ( 127-9797 Cable As for VIMS ABL and 68K hardware
Ethernet port for use with the VIMS 3G Download Cable ( 305-5528 Wiring
Harness ) for VIMS 3G hardware
Adobe PDF reader
VIMSpc Support
For assistance to the dealer, contact the Condition Monitoring Product Support Hotline
at the following numbers:
1-800-290-1808 within US and Canada
309-675-6229 outside US and Canada
The hours of operation for the Condition Monitoring Product Support Hotline are 8:00
AM to 4:30 PM Central Time Monday through Friday. For further assistance with this
software, contact your Caterpillar dealer or Dealer Solutions Network at:
800-290-8500 USA
800-675-6229 outside USA
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Installation Procedure
Follow the below steps for identifying the operating system of the PC:
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3. In the "System" section, "System Type" identifies the operating system of the PC.
The Illustration 3 shows that the system is using 64-bit operating system.
Follow the below steps for installing VIMSpc Software:
Note: If the system type does not identify 64-bit, then the Operating System is a 32-bit
system.
Pre-Installation Instructions
1. Verify whether a copy of VIMSpc 2010A or a copy of VIMSpc 2011A version is
installed in your PC. Follow the below steps if either of the copy of VIMSpc
2010A or the copy of VIMSpc 2011A Beta version is installed on your PC:
a. Uninstall previous versions of VIMSpc.
Reference""Procedure for Uninstalling VIMSpc Software" "
b. Look for the following VIMSpc user directory:
Windows XP: C:\Documents and Settings\All
Users\Caterpillar\VIMS3G
Windows 7: C:\Users\Public\Caterpillar\VIMS3G
Rename the above folder name to "VIMS3G_Old".
c. Reboot the PC.
Note: The PC can have both VIMSpc2009B and 2011A version installed.
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2. If air card is inserted into laptop, remove the air card prior to running the
installation. You can insert and re-enable the air card, after completing the
installation.
Reference""Procedure for Disabling Wireless Network Connections (inclusive of
air card)" "
3. Disable VPN and/or wireless network connections.
Reference""Procedure for Disabling Wireless Network Connections (inclusive of
air card)" "
4. Identify the correct LAN.
Reference""Procedure for Identifying the LAN" "
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Installation Instructions
Note: VIMSpc 2011A and 2013A follow the same installation instructions.
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1. Locate the VIMSpc installation files on the PC. Select and run the appropriate
operating system for your PC.
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4. Review the Caterpillar Inc. Software License Agreement. To proceed with the
installation, select "I accept the terms in the license agreement". Refer to
Illustration 7.
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4. Select "Yes". The uninstall program will run. Refer to the Illustration 16.
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4. Record the LAN that changes. When installing VIMSpc, select the appropriate
LAN to ensure whether proper communication is established between VIMS and
VIMSpc. If inappropriate LAN is selected during installation, connectivity issues
may prompt. Refer to Illustration 18.
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6. After the VIMSpc Installation is completed, enable the wireless network. Rightclick and select "Enable" as shown in Illustration 24.
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Before Installation
Requirements:
Admin rights are required to install the update utility.
VIMSpc installation files
Note: There are no issues with Cat ET 2009B and VIMSpc 2013A installed on the PC.
During Installation
1. If VIMSpc is running, exit VIMSpc.
2. Run update executable file.
3. Follow the installation dialogs.
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After Installation
1. Launch VIMSpc2011A. The launch screen will prompt to update the master
database as shown in Illustration 25.
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3. Once the update is completed, VIMSpc main window will appear. The following
version numbers will appear in the window title. Refer to Illustration 26.
Note: The master data update will be applied to the current user database only. When a
different user database with older master definition is selected, VIMSpc2011A will
prompt to update master data definition.
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