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GLOBAL MANPOWER DEVELOPMENT
795F AC OFF-HIGHWAY TRUCK

VIMS™ 3G WITH ADVISOR
MODULE 3 - TEXT REFERENCE
795F AC Off-Highway Truck

Module 3 - VIMS 3G with Advisor
Text Reference
Field Development Use Only
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795F AC Field Development - 07/09 -2- Module 3 - VIMS™ 3G with Advisor
Cab VIMS 3G
Connector
VIMS™ 3G MONITORING SYSTEM Ethernet
RS-232
Minestar
CANip VIMS Main Module
Radio CAN Data Link (A4:N4) FEATURES
- Event System
VIMS Service Lamp +B Voltage - Histograms, Totals Trends
- Datalogger
- Snapshot
- Telemetry Radio
Alternator "R" Terminal
- CANip Radio
CAT ET Service Tool
Connector RS-485
CAT Data Link To Machine and
+B Voltage
Engine ECMs
RH Red Lamp
CAN Data Link
+B Voltage To Instrument
Relay Cluster
LH Red Lamp
VIMS Application Module
(A4:N4)
+B Voltage FEATURES
RH Green Lamp
Optional - Road Analysis and Control
+B Voltage
Scoreboard - Torque Estimator
LH Green Lamp - (TPMS) Truck Payload
- Measurement System
Left Rear Strut Pressure Sensor - Truck Scoreboard Display TKPH
Right Rear Strut Pressure Sensor Ethernet RS-232
Left Front Strut Pressure Sensor
Right Front Strut Pressure Sensor

Bumper VIMS 3G
Connector
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INTRODUCTION
• VIMS™ 3G with Advisor The 795F is equipped with the VIMS™ 3G and Advisor as the main monitoring
system. The VIMS 3G monitors various Machine and Engine ECMs and delivers the
machine status data to the Advisor panel and/or the instrument cluster.
• Instrument cluster The instrument cluster is a cab display that shows the operator status of the various
machine parameters and alerts the operator of specific machine conditions.
• ECMs and Advisor panel The ECMs and Advisor panel communicate over the CAT Data Link. The Advisor
panel communicates with the instrument cluster over the CAN Data Link. The VIMS
3G modules receive information from machine switches and sensors via the Machine
ECMs.
• VIMS 3G features The VIMS 3G is a state-of-the-art onboard system with the following features:
- Machine systems are monitored for the operator/technician.

- The productivity information for the Payload is measured by the system and
stored in onboard memory. This information can be downloaded later for
analysis.
- Abnormal machine conditions and/or incorrect operation of the truck
are identified. The diagnosis of these abnormal conditions will allow the
operator to modify the operation of the machine to correct the problem. The
service technician is able to schedule maintenance for the machine if the
condition is not related to the operation of the machine.
- Information that can help predict potential problems before failures can be
identified. This allows the maintenance of the machine to be scheduled
during the preventive maintenance servicing interval.
• Data links VIMS™ 3G modules use the following Links to transfer data to and from the VIMS
3G Main module:
- CAT Data Link - This two wire data link allows communication between
VIMS 3G and the other Machine ECMs.
- Ethernet - This three-wire data link enables communication between VIMS
3G and the service tool (laptop computer).
- CAN Data Link (J1939) - The CAN is also a two wire data link equipped
with fixed resistance at each end allowing communication between the VIMS
3G Main module, the VIMS 3G Application module, the Engine ECM, and
the Machine ECMs.
• Types of data VIMS 3G module use three types of data. The three types of data listed below are:
- Internal - The data is generated within the VIMS 3G Main module. The date
and time are examples of internal data.
- Communicated - The data is received through the CAT Data Link and/or
the CAN Data Link from other machine systems. For example, the engine
speed is received through the CAT Data Link from the Engine ECM.
- Calculated - Data that is mathematically determined by VIMS 3G internally.
• VIMS 3G Main module The VIMS 3G Main module sends and receives information over the CAT Data Link
and CAN Data Link supporting list events, snapshot, data logger, histogram, trends,
totals, and payload functionality. VIMS 3G no longer is responsible for generating all
events within the system. Events will now be generated by the various ECMs on the
machine and VIMS 3G will record a list of the occurrences as reported by the other
ECMs.
• VIMS 3G Application module The VIMS 3G Application module receives data from the left front, left rear, right
front, and right rear strut pressure sensors. This sensor data assists the VIMS 3G
Application module with configuring the payload calculations.
The VIMS 3G Application module grounds the individual relays to illuminate the
payload monitoring lamps. When loading begins, the green light will illuminate.
When the VIMS 3G module determines that the truck is one load away from the total
payload, the red light will flash. After the truck is at full payload, the red light will stay
illuminated.
NOTE: The optional scoreboard display replaces the red and green payload
monitoring lamps.
Flashing and downloads are accompanied by using either the cab or bumper service
connector. CAT Data Link and CAN Data Link are both accessible using the bumper
service connection.
NOTE: The CANip radio will not be available on the pilot trucks.

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
DriveTrain Action Engine Electrical
Brake System System Check Lamp RPM System
Engaged
Body Up
Brake System
Check Drive Train in Reverse
Machine Lockout Active
Check Engine
High Beam
Primary Steering Retarder Engaged

Loss Traction Control
System Engaged
Engine Coolant Drive Train System

Temperature Gauge Temperature Gauge
Machine
Throttle Lock Immobilizer
Left Turn Signal Right Turn Signal
mph
Truck Speed n/min km/h
kPa psi
Brake Oil Fuel Level Gauge
Temperature Gauge
LCD Display Active Envent / Diagnostic

Window Indicator
Service Hour
Meter
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• Instrument cluster Shown is the Instrument Cluster located in the center of the front dash panel. The
Instrument Cluster includes 18 dash indicators, five analog gauges, and a LCD digital
display (below the tachometer). The LCD display window includes the truck speed,
gear, and direction on the top of the display and the service hour meter on the bottom
of the display.
• Monitored parameters The five parameters monitored by the analog gauges are:
- Engine coolant temperature (upper left)

- Brake oil temperature (lower left)
- Engine speed (center)
- Drive train oil temperature (upper right)
- Fuel level (lower right)
• LCD display The Instrument Cluster also contains a backlit LCD display. The LCD display
indicates ground speed at the upper left of the LCD display. The Service Hour Meter,
indicating total engine hours, is shown at the bottom of the LCD display. Also, the
LCD display is equipped with an “Active Event/ Diagnostic Indicator” which illuminates
if any event or diagnostic code is active.

• Mode/alert indicators Up to eighteen mode/alert indicators are contained in the Instrument Cluster.
Depending on how the truck is equipped, some of the indicators may not be active.
These indicators are activated by Advisor through the CAN Data Link. Depending on
the mode of operation or status, the indicators will be illuminated when the associated
machine modes are activated or when abnormal machine conditions exist. The
illustration shows the following mode/alert indicators:
- Left turn (GREEN)

- Throttle lock (YELLOW)
- Primary steering (loss) (Red)
- Engine system - check ((RED)
- Parking brake engaged (RED)
- Brake system - check (RED)
- Drive train - check (RED)
- Action lamp (RED)
- Charging system (RED)
- Body up (RED)
- Machine lockout (active) (GREEN)
- Drive train reverse - desired (YELLOW)
- High beam (BLUE)
- Retarder engaged (YELLOW)
- Traction control system (YELLOW)
- Machine immobilizer (RED)
- Right turn (GREEN)
NOTE: At machine start-up (key ON), the LCD display in the Instrument Cluster
will briefly display the Instrument Cluster’s part number. The Advisor ECM
software is model specific also, reflecting the differences between Instrument
Clusters. The Instrument Cluster and the Advisor software must match for the
Instrument Cluster to operate properly.

WARNING CATEGORIES
Category Message Display Action Lamp Action Alarm
Level 1 Displayed on Advisor screen Solid amber N/A
Level 2 Displayed on Advisor screen Flash red N/A
Level 2S Displayed on Advisor screen Flash red Sound continuously
Level 3 Displayed on Advisor screen Flash red Pulse
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• Warning categories Advisor provides four warning categories utilizing a “pop-up” warning message on
Advisor’s screen. The front action lamp (contained in the instrument cluster), the
rear action lamp, and an action alarm are used in different combinations to signal the
operator. The four warning category indicators are:
• Level 1 Warning - Level 1 Warning : A warning appears on the Advisor screen, describing the
event or diagnostic failure. The Action Lamp will illuminate to solid amber.
The warning can be acknowledged (snoozed) by pressing the OK button,
and will not re-appear for several hours, depending on the failure or event
(or if the event or failure does not reoccur). The Level 1 Warning will result
in the Active Event/Diagnostic Indicator will be illuminated.
• Level 2 Warning - Level 2 Warning: A warning appears on the Advisor screen, describing the
event or diagnostic failure. The Action Lamp will flash red, alerting the
operator to change the machine operation mode. The warning can be
acknowledged (snoozed) by pressing the OK button, and will not reappear
for one hour, depending on the event or failure (or if the event or failure does
not reoccur) and the Action Lamp will stop flashing.
• Level 2S Warning - Level 2S Warning: A warning appears on the Advisor screen, describing
the event or diagnostic failure. The Action Lamp will flash red and the Action
Alarm sounds continuously, alerting the operator to change the machine
operation mode. The warning can be acknowledged (snoozed) by pressing
the OK button.

• Level 3 Warning - Level 3 Warning: A warning appears on the Advisor screen, describing the
event or diagnostic failure. The Action Lamp will flash red, and the Action
Alarm will pulse to alert the operator to shut down the machine. The Action
Lamp will continue to flash red and the Action Alarm will continue to pulse
after the operator acknowledges the warning. If applicable, the appropriate
system check light will illuminate.
NOTE: A level 3 indicates that a serious failure has occurred in the specified
machine system. Machine damage is most likely imminent and/or the safe
operation of the truck may be compromised. The operator should immediately
shut down the machine and service personnel should investigate the problem
before continuing machine operation.

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Operator 3
Monitor
Payload
Service 4
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ADVISOR MENUS
• Advisor panel The Advisor panel located in the front dash, supports the instrument cluster in
manipulating data from the VIMS™ 3G Modules, the Engine ECM, and the Machine
ECMs. Data shared between the Instrument Cluster and the Advisor panel travels
over the CAN Data Link. Data flowing between the Advisor panel and the ECMs
travels over the CAT Data Link. At machine start-up (key ON), an introduction screen
appears and Advisor performs a self-test routine. After a few seconds the main
screen will appear as shown in the illustration.
• User interface buttons Five user interface buttons on the right side of the Advisor screen are used to navigate
through the numerous Advisor screens, to make menu selections, or to enter data.
The functions of the user interface buttons are:
LEFT/UP Arrow Button (1) - This button is used for screen navigation or data entry
and can be used to scroll up a vertical list, scroll left across a horizontal list, or adjust
a setting.
DOWN/RIGHT Arrow Button (2) - This button is also used for screen navigation
or data entry and can be used to scroll down a vertical list, scroll right across a
horizontal list, or adjust a setting.

BACK Button (3) - This button is used:
- to go up one level in a stair-step (hierarchical) menu structure, or to return

to the previous screen, much the same as the BACK Button is used in
Windows Internet Explorer™;
- as a backspace, or cancel key when the operator or technician wishes to
delete entered characters.
HOME Button (4) - This button is used to return to the home menu screen, regardless
of what screen is currently displayed.
OK Button (5) - This button is used:
- to make selections from a screen;

- to confirm an entry, such as a password, or for saving an operator profile
entry.
Navigation through the menus and sub-menus is accomplished by using the ARROW
Buttons (6) to highlight the desired selection, then pressing the OK Button. The
ARROW Buttons are also used to highlight a mode or to set a parameter. Pressing
the OK Button selects that option.
NOTE: The five buttons at the left of the display screen function as presets.
The operator can navigate to any screen, then return to the desired screen by
presetting that button. Initially, no function is available until programmed and
saved with a profile. The buttons at the left of the display screen currently have
no function.

ADVISOR HOME Operator
MENU SELECTIONS
Monitor
Payload
Main
Menu
Service
Setting
Service Mode
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• Advisor main menu Advisor’s menu structure is arranged in a stair-step, or hierarchical list format. When
the operator or technician selects an option from a menu or list, the resulting screen
is one level down from that selection. More selections, or options, may be available
from that screen as well. There may also be more than one page of information or
options to be displayed from any level. This is indicated by the “More Options” icon,
which may point left, right, up, or down, depending upon how the data or list is
arranged.
The illustration above shows the options that are available from Advisor’s Home Menu
screen. The Home Menu screen and its options will be displayed upon pressing the
HOME button from any screen within Advisor.

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Operator
Monitor
Payload
Service
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OPERATOR
Current Profile =
Select Profile Glen
View/Save Current Press OK
Create Profile to select a

Delete Profile profile.
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Operator Menu
• Operator menu options The Operator menu allows the user to perform the following:
- Select a profile
- Edit/save current profile
- Create a profile
- Delete a profile
- Factory Set (recalls default settings)

OPERATOR MENU SELECTION

Save
Profile
Units
Profile Name
Select Profile Selection Screen
(Up to 10 Names)
Language
Edit / Save
current
Lights ON
Dimming
Profile Name
Operator Create Profile Creation Screen
(Numbers/Letters)
Lights OFF
Profile Name Dimming
Delete Profile Deletion Screen
(Up to 10 Names)
Contrast
Selects the Factory
Factory Set
Default Settings
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• Complete operator menu The “Operator” option allows the operator or technician to access the Operator
Profile Menu. From the Operator Profile Menu, the operator may select, edit, create,
delete, or save changes to an operator profile. The operator may also reset a profile
back to factory settings or recall the previous setting used, regardless of what profile
was last used.
• Operator profile An Operator Profile is a personalized set of preferences (file) identified by a name.
Once created, the operator may associate various parameters for implement modes
and settings, display settings, and power train settings to that profile. After all of the
parameters have been adjusted to the operator’s preference, the operator may then
save the parameters for future use. These parameters are set using the “Settings”
option that will be discussed later in this module.
NOTE: If the Advisor panel display receives a power disconnect before six
minutes of saving the profile, the profile will not be saved. However, if the
Advisor panel display receives a key switch cycle the profile will be saved.

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Operator
Monitor
Payload
Service
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Monitor: Parameter Screen

Ambient Air System Air
Temperature Pressure
26°C 1035 kPa
Engine System
Speed Voltage
1800 rpm 23 V
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Monitor Menu
• View parameters The Monitor menu option allows the user to view four parameters. The navigation
button is used to select the parameter or to view a different parameter. Press the OK
button to obtain a list of available parameters.
The operator can use the buttons on the right side to select the desired parameters
to be monitored. The highlighted section of the quad will be the section that will be
changed if it is necessary to monitor the status of another parameter.
NOTE: If the engine is equipped with electric starting, the System Air Pressure
monitoring default screen envelop will have asterisks in place of the air
pressure.

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Operator
Monitor
Payload
Service
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Payload Menu
• View payload information The Payload menu option is entered by selecting Payload from the Main menu. The
Payload menu option allows the user to view the information for the payload.
The payload menu will display the following as the truck gets loaded:
- Loading
- Loading - Last Pass
- Fully Loaded
- Traveling Loaded
- Stopped Loaded
- Dumping
• Payload gauge The payload gauge indicates the current payload. The maximum value of the gauge
indicates the payload over load limit.

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Operator
Monitor
Payload
Service
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Service
Service Parameters
Press OK
Calibrations
to enter the
System Tests
calibrations
System Information
menu.
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Service Menu
• Six submenus The Service menu contains six submenus. The following is a list of the submenus:
- Diagnostics (not shown)

- Service Parameters
- Calibrations
- System Tests
- System Information
- Tattle Tale (not shown)

SERVICE MENU
DIAGNOSTICS SUBMENU
Active
Events
Logged
Events
Trigger
Diagnostics
Snapshot
Data Logger
Start
Data Logger
Reset
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• Diagnostics submenu This illustration shows the diagnostics submenu within the service menu.
• Active Events menu The Active Events menu option shows the ECM and the service hours for each
event. The following is a list of information that is displayed for the active event:
- Electronic Control Module

- Event Code
- Date of occurrence
- Time of occurrence
- Warning Level
- Number of occurrences
• Logged Events menu The Logged Events menu option shows the list of events and diagnostic codes that
have been recorded. Logged events can only be cleared by downloading and
resetting the VIMS™ 3G Main module with Cat ET.
The Trigger Snapshot menu option allows the user to manually initiate a snapshot of
the system in addition to the snapshots that are already programmed. The snapshot
will remain active until the time has elapsed.

• Data Logger Start menu The Data Logger Start menu option allows the user to initiate the data logger. If the
information for the data logger is being downloaded from the machine, the data
logger cannot be started. The operator can initiate and stop the data logger numerous
times until a total of thirty minutes of data logging has elapsed.
• Data Logger Reset menu The Data Logger Reset menu option allows the user to reset the data logger, which
clears all of the logged information. Thirty minutes will be available after the data
logger has been reset.
NOTE: The Data Logger is the only onboard file that can be reset through the
Advisor display. The Advisor must be either in the Service Mode or Cat ET must
be connected to the data link to reset the data logger.

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Service: Diagnostics
ACTIVE Active Events
Press OK to
EVENTS
Logged Events
view Active
Trigger Snapshot
Events
Data Logger Start
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Code : E361 (1) SMH : 643.0
EVENT DESCRIPTION LEVEL
Time : 16:32 Date : 05/02/2008
High Engine Coolant Temp 1
High Engine Coolant Temp 2
High Fuel Rail Pressure 2 MID : 36 Engine Control
High Fuel Rail Pressure 2 Level : 1 Num Occ : 2
High Air Inlet #1 Diff Pres 2 Duration (sec) : 150 Data Value : 140°C
High Air Inlet #2 Diff Press 2
= Prev Details = OK Next = = Prev Next =
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• Active Events The top right illustration shows the first four items of the Diagnostics submenu.
Use the Up/Down arrow buttons on Advisor to highlight “Active Events.”
Press the OK button to view a list of all the events that are currently active on the
truck.
The bottom left illustration displays a list of all the events that are currently active on
the truck.
Use the Up/Down Arrow button on Advisor to highlight a specific event and then
press the OK button to view additional information.
The bottom right illustration shows the Active Event Information screen for a specific
event (High Engine Coolant Temperature).

• Data on the Active Event The Active Event Information screen shows the following:
Information screen
- Event Error Code
- Service meter hours at the time the event occurred
- Time and date the event occurred
- Associated ECM (MID)
- Warning Level
- Number of event occurrences
- Duration of the event
- Value of the occurrence
Press the Back button on Advisor twice to Return to the Top Level menu of the
Diagnostics submenu.

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LOGGED Active Events
Press OK to
EVENTS
Logged Events
view Logged
Trigger Snapshot
Events
Data Logger Start
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EVENT DESCRIPTION LEVEL MID 116

High R_R Brake Oil Temp 1
Levle : 2 Code : E89 (2)
High R_R Brake Oil Temp 3
Time : 16:29 SMH : 675.8
Date : 5/02/2008
Dur : 00:00:0
Details = OK Next = Next =
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• Logged Events Use the Up/Down arrow buttons on Advisor to highlight “Logged Events.”
Press the OK button to view a list of all the logged events.
The Logged Events list shows a list of all the events that have been logged on the
truck. Events that have changed from “active” to “inactive” are displayed on the
Logged Events list.
Use the Up/Down Arrow button on Advisor to highlight a specific event and then
press the OK button to view additional information.
The lower right illustration shows the Logged Event Information screen for a specific
event (High Rear Right Brake Oil Temperature).
• Data on the Logged Event The Logged Event Information screen shows the following:
Information screen
- Associated ECM (MID)
- Warning Level
- Event Error Code
- Time and date the event occurred
- Service meter hours at the time the event occurred
Press the Back button on Advisor twice to return to the Top Level menu of the
Diagnostics submenu.

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Snapshot
Active Events Status =
Logged Events ####
Trigger Snapshot Press OK to

Data Logger Start Trigger a
Snapshot
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Snapshot
Logged Events Performed

Data Logger Start Trigger a
Snapshot
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• Trigger Snapshot option Use the Up/Down arrow buttons on Advisor to highlight the “Trigger Snapshot” option.
The snapshot status on the right should initially be “####” (top illustration).
Press the OK button on Advisor to trigger a snapshot.
Once the snapshot has been triggered, the snapshot status should change to
Performed (bottom illustration).
A snapshot records data from all the available parameters on the truck from five
minutes before the snapshot was triggered to one minute after the snapshot was
triggered.
NOTE: The Snapshot Status does not currently update in Real Time. It only
responds when the OK is pressed. The current VIMS™ 3G configuration file
allows for two snapshots to be captured. So after the first snapshot has been
triggered from Advisor the snapshot status will still remain as “Performed” even
after the snapshot data has been fully captured. To trigger another snapshot
highlight the “Trigger Snapshot” item and press the OK button again. Even
though the snapshot status will still remain as “Performed” a second snapshot
will be triggered.
If a user attempts to trigger a snapshot after two snapshots have already been
triggered, the snapshot status will change to “Full” and the snapshot will not be
recorded.

Once the snapshot status is Full, the Snapshot data should be downloaded and
reset from VIMS™ 3G, so that more snapshots can be recorded in the future.
It is also possible for a snapshot to be triggered based on events that occurred on the
machine. The specific event/events that triggers the snapshot is user configurable
and must be included in the VIMS 3G configuration file.

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Data Logger
Logged Events Status =
Trigger Snapshot ****
Data Logger Start Press OK to

Data Logger Reset Start the
Data Logger
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Data Logger
Trigger Snapshot Active

Data Logger
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• Data Logger start Use the Up/Down Arrow buttons on Advisor to highlight the “Data Logger Start”
option in the Diagnostics submenu.
If the Data Logger has not been triggered from Advisor before, the Data Logger
Status on the right will appear as “****” (top illustration)
Press the OK button to activate the Data Logger.
Once the Data Logger has been activated the Data Logger status will change to
“Active” (bottom illustration) which means that the Standard Data Logger is currently
recording data on the truck.
The Data Logger can record up to 30 minutes of data. The Data Logger will run for
a full 30 minutes unless the user manually stops the data logger.
The Data Logger can be manually started and stopped multiple times until 30 minutes
of data have been recorded
NOTE: If a user attempts to start the Data Logger when it is full (30 minutes
of data have been recorded), the Data Logger Status will change to Full and
no more data will be recorded. The data from the Data Logger must either
be downloaded and reset using VIMS™ 3G or reset Advisor before the Data
Logger can record more data.

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Data Logger
Trigger Snapshot Active
Data Logger Stop Press OK to

Data Logger
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Data Logger
Logged Events Inactive

Data Logger Stop Stop the
Data Logger
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• Data Logger stop The Data Logger can be manually stopped using the Data Logger Stop option.
To Stop the Data Logger press the Up arrow button to scroll away from the “Data
Logger Start option.” If the Data Logger is currently active, the “Data Logger Stop”
option will replace the “Data Logger Start” option.
Use the down arrow button to highlight the Data Logger Stop option. The Advisor
screen will display “Data Logger Stop” (top illustration). Press the OK button to stop
the Data Logger.
Once the Data Logger has been manually stopped, the Data Logger status should
change to “Inactive” (bottom illustration).
If 30 minutes of data have not been recorded as yet, the user may manually activate
the data logger again at any time. To manually activate the Data Logger, press
the Up arrow button to scroll away from the “Data Logger Stop” option. If the Data
Logger has actually been stopped, the “Data Logger Start” option will replace the
“Data Logger Stop” option. The user may now use the Down arrow button to scroll
back to the “Data Logger Start” option and activate the Data Logger.

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Time Left:
Logged Events **** . ****
Trigger Snapshot
Data Logger Reset Reset the
Data Logger
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• Data Logger reset The data recorded in the Data Logger can be cleared using Advisor. The Data
Logger reset option erases all the data in the current 30 minute data logger file.
Once the data logger has been reset the data cannot be recovered, so it is
recommended that the user download the Data Logger data using VIMSpc before
resetting the Data Logger.
NOTE: The Time Left option on the right of the Data Logger Reset screen and
the progress bar are currently not functional in Advisor. Currently VIMSpc must
be used to view the amount of recording time left in the standard data logger
file.

SERVICE MENU
SERVICE PARAMETERS SUBMENU
Sorted by
ECMs
SERVICE MENU
CALIBRATIONS SUBMENU
Sorted by
Parameters
Types
Truck
Calibrations
Payload
All
Parameters
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Advisor
SERVICE MENU SERVICE MENU

SYSTEM TEST SUBMENU SYSTEM INFORMATION Engine
SUBMENU
Chassis
Stall
Diagnostic
System
Test Information
Brake
System
Test Transmission
VIMS Main
Self Test
VIMS
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• Service submenus These illustrations show submenus within the service menu. The Diagnostic
submenu was previously described.
• Service Parameters submenu The top left illustration shows the Service Parameters submenu within the service
menu.
The following Service Parameters options will be displayed:
- Sort By ECM
- Sort By Type
- All parameters
• Sort by ECM The Sort By ECM menu option allows the user to view the parameters that are
associated with each ECM. All of the parameters for the specific ECM are listed.
The following ECMs can be selected:
- VIMS™ 3G Main module

- Engine
- Chassis
- Brake
- Drive Train
- VIMS 3G Application module

• Sort by type The Sort By Type menu option allows the user to view the parameters that are
associated with different components. The following types of parameters can be
chosen:
- temperatures
- pressures
- speeds
- machine status
- operator inputs
- totals
• All Parameters The All Parameters menu option allows the user to view the entire list of
parameters.
• Calibration submenu The Calibration submode option consists of the Truck Payload calibration.
• System tests submenu The instrument cluster will initiate a self-test when the key start switch is moved to
the START position. The gauge needles will move to the maximum right position for
0.5 second and then return to the minimum left position. This action prevents the
gauge needles from circling to the bottom side of the gauge if the display is
inverted.
• System Information submenu The System Information menu option allows the user to view the information for the
following machine ECMs:
- Advisor
- Engine
- Chassis
- Drive Train
- Brake
- VIMS™ 3G Main
- VIMS 3G Application

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Service: Calibrations
Truck Payload
Press OK to
Start the
Calibration
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Truck Payload Calibration

Ground Speed
Transmission Gear
Parking Brake Status
Brake Status
STEP 1
Empty the truck body.
Move to hard level ground for calibration.
Accelerate to at least 5 km/hr (3 mph).
Move Gear Selector to NEUTRAL.
Coast to stop. DO NOT USE BRAKES.
Cal Activated
Abort = Next = OK
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• Calibration To calibrate Truck Payload, select the Truck Payload option and press the “OK”
button.
Advisor will not allow any calibration unless the Service Mode is enabled. The
Service Mode will be discussed later in this module.
The illustration shows the steps for payload calibration. Follow the directions on the
Advisor panel. When the calibration is complete, press the “NEXT” button.

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Monitor
Payload
Service
Settings
29_1
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Settings
Display Setup
Press OK
Machine
to Enter the
Chassis
Display Setup
Menu
29_2
Settings Menu
• Settings submenus The Settings menu allows the user to access the following submenus:
- Display Setup
- Machine
- Chassis
- Brake
- Drive Train
- VIMS™ 3G/Payload
- Engine
• Display Setup parameters The Display Setup parameters relate to the operator’s preferences for the Advisor
display. The following parameters may be adjusted:
- Language
- Units
- Contrast
- Lights On
- Lights Off
- Date format
- Time format

• Machine setting The Machine setting allows the user to set the machine serial number. The following
parameters may be adjusted:
- Product ID
• Chassis setting The Chassis setting allows the following parameters to be adjusted:
- Body Up Gear Limit
• Brake setting The Brake setting allows the following parameters to be adjusted:
- Max Desired Engine Retarding Speed
• Transmission setting The Transmission setting allows the following parameters to be adjusted:
- Top Gear Limit

- Machine Speed Limit
- Machine Overload Speed Limit
- Fuel economy mode
- Load Count
• VIMS™ 3G/Payload settings The VIMS™ 3G/Payload menu allows the configuration of the following payload
settings and is password protected:
- Target Payload
- Overload Limit
- Last Pass Enabled

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Payload
Service
Settings
Service Mode
31_1
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Service Mode
Service Mode: Disabled
Press OK to Enable
31_2
Service Mode Menu
• Enable and disable Service Mode The Service Mode menu option allows the user to enable and disable the Service
Mode. The Service Mode allows access to more service related functions. The
password entry screen will appear if the password has been entered in Cat ET. The
password is maintained through Cat ET and will default to no password
established.
Advisor will enter the Service Mode after the password has been entered correctly.
The user can disable the Service Mode by pressing the OK button while in the
“Service Mode” menu.
• Service Mode functions The following list is a summary of the service mode functions that can be password
protected:
- Product ID Change
- Equipment ID Change
- Top Gear Limit Change
- Body Up Gear Limit Change
- Machine Overload Speed Limit Change
- Machine Speed Limit Change
- Fuel Economy Mode Change (not supported at this time)
- Desired Engine Retarding Speed Change

- Target Payload Change (if payload is installed)

- Payload Overload Limit Change (if payload is installed)
- Last Pass Enabling (if payload is installed)
- Diagnostic/Event Clear Capability
- Payload Calibration
- Data Logger Reset
- Snapshot – Configure
- Tattle tale – Clear

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GLOBAL MANPOWER DEVELOPMENT

795F AC OFF-HIGHWAY TRUCK

795F AC Off-Highway Truck

Field Development Use Only

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Right Rear Strut Pressure Sensor Ethernet RS-232

Left Front Strut Pressure Sensor

Right Front Strut Pressure Sensor

- Machine systems are monitored for the operator/technician.

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Primary Steering Retarder Engaged

Engine Coolant Drive Train System

Left Turn Signal Right Turn Signal

LCD Display Active Envent / Diagnostic

- Engine coolant temperature (upper left)

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- Left turn (GREEN)

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Category Message Display Action Lamp Action Alarm

Level 1 Displayed on Advisor screen Solid amber N/A

Level 2 Displayed on Advisor screen Flash red N/A

Level 2S Displayed on Advisor screen Flash red Sound continuously

Level 3 Displayed on Advisor screen Flash red Pulse

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BACK Button (3) - This button is used:

- to go up one level in a stair-step (hierarchical) menu structure, or to return

OK Button (5) - This button is used:

- to make selections from a screen;

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ADVISOR HOME Operator

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Create Profile to select a

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OPERATOR MENU SELECTION

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Monitor: Parameter Screen

26°C 1035 kPa

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- Diagnostics (not shown)

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- Electronic Control Module

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N P R N 6 2 1 High Engine Coolant Temp

Use the Up/Down arrow buttons on Advisor to highlight “Active Events.”

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N P R N 6 2 1 High R-R Brake Oil Temp

EVENT DESCRIPTION LEVEL MID 116

Details = OK Next = Next =

Press the OK button to view a list of all the logged events.

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Trigger Snapshot Press OK to

Trigger Snapshot Press OK to

Press the OK button on Advisor to trigger a snapshot.

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Data Logger Start Press OK to

Data Logger Start Press OK to

Press the OK button to activate the Data Logger.