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NEHS1018
March 2009

TOOL
OPERATING
MANUAL
Data Acquisition System For Use With 1U-9400
Series Hydraulic Test Centers

SMCS: 0784
Important Safety Information The message that appears under the warning
explains the hazard and can be either written
or pictorially presented.
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are identified by “NOTICE” labels on the
product and in this publication.
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circumstance that might involve a potential
hazard. The warnings in this publication
and on the product are, therefore, not
all-inclusive. If a tool, procedure, work
method, or operating technique that is not
specifically recommended by Caterpillar is
Think Safety used, you must satisfy yourself that it is
safe for you and for others. You should
also ensure that the product will not be
Most accidents that involve product operation, damaged or be made unsafe by the
maintenance, and repair are caused by failure operation, lubrication, maintenance or
to observe basic safety rules or precautions. repair procedures that you choose.
An accident can often be avoided by The information, specifications, and illustrations
recognizing potentially hazardous situations in this publication are on the basis of
before an accident occurs. A person must be information that was available at the time that
alert to potential hazards. This person should the publication was written. The specifications,
also have the necessary training, skills, and torques, pressures, measurements,
tools to perform these functions properly. adjustments, illustrations, and other items can
Improper operation, lubrication, change at any time. These changes can affect
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be dangerous and could result in injury or the complete and most current information
death. before you start any job.
Do not operate or perform any lubrication,
maintenance, or repair on this product until
you have read and understood the WARNING
operation, lubrication, maintenance, and
repair information. When replacement parts are required for this
product, Caterpillar recommends using
Safety precautions and warnings are provided Caterpillar replacement parts or parts with
in this manual and on the product. If these equivalent specifications including, but not
hazard warnings are not heeded, bodily injury limited to, physical dimensions, type,
or death could occur to you or to other strength, and material.
persons.
The hazards are identified by the “Safety Alert Failure to heed this warning can lead to
Symbol” and followed by a “Signal Word” such premature failures, product damage,
as “DANGER”, “WARNING”, or “CAUTION”. personal injury, or death.
The Safety Alert “WARNING” label is shown
below.

WARNING
The meaning of this safety alert symbol is as
follows:
Attention! Become Alert! Your Safety is
Involved.

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Contents Literature Information
Literature Information This manual should be stored with the tool
General Information Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 group.
Operation Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 This manual contains safety information,
Safety Section operation instructions, and maintenance
information.
Safety Icon Nomenclature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Safety Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Some photographs or illustrations in this
publication show details that can be different
General Information Section
from your service tool. Guards and covers
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 might have been removed for illustrative
Additional Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . 4 purposes.
Nomenclature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Continuing improvement and advancement of
Pressure Transducers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 product design might have caused changes to
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 your service tool, which are not included in this
publication.
Operation Section
System Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Whenever a question arises regarding your
service tool or this publication, please consult
“F11” Setup Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Dealer Service Tools (DST) for the latest
“F12” Calibration Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 available information.
Sample (4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Calibrate (5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 General Information Section
System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 The General Information section describes
Navigation Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 tooling functions and features. It provides
useful information on individual parts,
Start a New Test Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
additional tooling, and resources.
Default Gauge Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Icon Button Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Operation Section
Open an Existing Test Panel . . . . . . . . . . . 17 The Operation section is a reference for the
View Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 new operator and a refresher for the
Starting a Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 experienced operator.
P-Q Graphs (P-Q <F2>) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Photographs and illustrations guide the
T-P Graphs (T-P <F3>) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 operator through correct procedures for using
the tool group.
Speed Sensor Test (Spd <F4>). . . . . . . . . 28
Save Test Panel (Save Panel <F5>) . . . . . 30 Operating techniques outlined in this
publication are basic. Skill and techniques
Print Test Panel Snapshot
develop as the operator gains knowledge of
(Print Data <F9>) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
the service tool and its capabilities.
Save Data at a Setpoint
(Save Data <F12>) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Completing a Test (Exit <esc>) . . . . . . . . . 32
Test History Database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

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Safety Section General Information
Safety Icon Nomenclature Introduction
Personal Protection/Important The Data Acquisition System (DAS) is a fully
integrated option on 1U-9400 Hydraulic Test
Information Centers. This interactive system produces a
computerized report, which captures the test
Read the manual
results seen by the technician during a
component test.
Eye protection

Ear protection

Safety Warnings
WARNING
To avoid personal injury or death,
carefully read and understand all
instructions before attempting to
operate any equipment or tools.
Do not operate or work on a machine unless
you read and understand the instructions
and warnings in this and all other applicable
manuals. Contact Dealer Service Tools for
replacement manuals. Proper care is your
responsibility. Always follow all State and
Federal health and safety laws and/or local The data acquisition system validates the
regulations. hydraulic component rebuild process by the
To prevent possible damage to creation of a test report. The test report can
your hearing, always wear ear be delivered to the customer and can also be
protection when using this tool retained in an on-site file history. When in use,
and/or working around noise the DAS monitors all of the test centers’ critical
generating tools. diagnostic data. Operating independently
from the test center, it has no control functions.
To avoid eye injury, always wear The user interface is designed on a windows
protective glasses. Make sure no software platform.
one can be injured by flying
objects or debris when using tools Additional Contact Information
or working on a component.
For additional product support questions
contact the Caterpillar Dealer Service Tools
Hotline at:

U.S.A.: 1-800-542-8665
Illinois: 1-800-541-8665
Canada: 1-800-523-8665
World: 1-309-675-6277
Fax: 1-309-494-1355
[email protected]

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Nomenclature

Speed Sensor Connection Panel.

Pressure Transducers
Caterpillar pressure transducer part numbers,
pressure range, quantity and location for
Data Acquisition System (DAS) reference during DAS testing.
(1) Display Monitor. (2) Keyboard. (3) Interface Panel.
Pressure Transducer Locations
(4) Speed Sensor Connection Panel.
Part No. Pressure Range Qty. Location
4C-6816 0-414 kPa (0-60 PSI) 1 TP13
4C-6817 0-689 kPa (0-100 PSI) 1 TP12
4C-6818 0-3447 kPa (0-500 PSI) 2 TP10-11
4C-6819 0-6895 kPa (0-1000 PSI) 9 TP1-9
4C-6820 0-51710 kPa (0-7500 PSI) 7 G4-G7,
TP14-16

Interface Panel
(1) USB Port A. (2) USB Port B. (3) Monitor Connection.
(4) Circuit Breaker. (5 & 6) 120V Receptacle. (7) Mouse
Cable Connection. (8) Keyboard Cable Connection.

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Specifications Operation Section
Hardware Specifications
Mfg. Part No. Description Qty
System Preparation
778932-011 PXI-1031 4 Slot 3U Chassis 1 “F11” Setup Function
with AC Power Supply
778755-011 NI PXI-8186 Pentium 4 2.2 GHZ 1
1. Select the “Caterpillar Hydraulic Part Test
Controller with Windows XP and System (2)” shortcut icon to open the
256MB Of DDR RAM (778763-512) “Navigation Menu” screen.
778713-011 Spare PS2 to Keyboard 1
Mouse Adapter Cable
777636-011 NI PXI-6031E and 1
NI DAQ Software
777141-011 TBX-68 Shielded I/O Connector Block 2
with DIN Mount
182849-021 SH1006868 Shielded Cable 1
200 cm (6.56 ft) long
763000-011 AC Power Cord 230 cm (7.54 ft) long 1
US 120 VAC, Japan 100 VAC
960597-041 PXI 4 Slot Factory Installation Service 1
and Extended Warranty
4C-6820 Pressure Transducer 7
4C-6819 Pressure Transducer 9
4C-6818 Pressure Transducer 2
4C-6817 Pressure Transducer 1
4C-6816 Pressure Transducer 1 2. With the “Main Menu” window open, press
SDP5-5-100T1 SOLA 5V Power Supply 1 the “F11” key on the keyboard to access
8WB3701 ACOPIAN 8VDC Power Supply 1
the “Station Configuration” menu.
EB35DIN1 DIN Mounting Kit 1
MM3-W12F1 Mighty Mount with Keyboard, 1
-181000 18” Display, Mouse, and
305 cm (10 ft) Extension Cable
FT9547-21 TP200-V-S Temp Sensor 4
FT94451 5 PIN Female DIN Connector 4
P-P2P3P5P6P11 Connector Feed Thru-Panel Interface 1
1#2-SIRD3G-C3
P-XX-SIRX1 Speed Sensor Connection Panel 1
1Outside Supplier Part Number. For More Information, Contact
Dealer Service Tools Hotline.

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3. If prompted, use the keyboard to enter the 5. “Print Options” (2).
correct password.
a.. “Printer Connected?” Select this option
NOTE: Whenever the “Enter Password” if a printer is connected. Leaving this
window opens, type the password “cat” and box blank disables the remaining
select the “OK” icon. All passwords used in choices (b through e).
the Data Acquisition System (DAS) are “cat”.
b.. “Auto-Prompt for Print?” Select this
option to be prompted before any
report is printed during or at the end of
normal operation.
6. “Package Printing Default” (3).
c.. “Snapshots.” Select to include current
screen snapshots in the default printing
package.
d.. “P-Q Graphs.” Select to include P-Q
Graphs in the default printing package.
e.. “T-P Graphs.” Select to include T-P
Graphs in the default printing package.
The “DAQ Configuration” screen has setup
and calibration functions for making screen
modifications and hardware calibrations. NOTE: “Package Printing Default” refers to the
report automatically printed when a test is
complete and “Exit” <esc> is selected from
the test panel screen. Specific screens and
graphs can also be selected and printed as an
option during normal testing.

Test Panel Screen “Exit <esc>” selection.

4. “Measurement Options” (1). Use the

drop-down “Units” window to select Metric
or English.

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“F12” Calibration Function 3. If prompted, use the keyboard to enter the
correct password.
1. Select the “Caterpillar Hydraulic Part Test
System (2)” shortcut icon to open the 4a. Enter the password and select “OK” to
“Navigation Menu” screen. launch the “DAQ Signal Configuration”
screen. This screen displays all active
channels and basic information for each
channel.
4b. Select “Cancel” to close the “Enter
Password” box and return to the
“Navigation Menu” window without
entering a password.

2. With the “Navigation Menu” window open,

press the “F12” key on the keyboard to
access the “DAQ Signal Configuration”
screen. NOTE: Whenever the “Enter Password”
window opens, type the password “cat” and
select the “OK” icon. All passwords used in
DAS are “cat”.

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“Sample” (4) or “Calibrate” (5) configuration
functions are available from the “DAQ Signal
Configuration” screen.

Sample (4)
1. Select “Sample” (4) to display Voltage (Raw
Value) (6) and Scaled Value (calculated
value) (7) for each channel.

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2. In the “DAQ Signal Configuration” screen a. “Channel:” — Indicates the channel
select (highlight) a specific channel and selected (highlighted) in the “DAQ
double-click to open the “Signal Signal Configuration” screen.
Configuration” window for that channel.
b.. “Name:” — Indicates the sensor name
assigned to the specific channel.
c.. “Label:” — Indicates the label assigned
to that channel on the “Test Panel”
screen. If desired, enter a more
recognizable name, such as “Clutch 1”,
as shown in this example.
d.. “Units:” — Indicates unit of
measurement selected, either kPa or
psi.
e.. “Slope (m):” — Indicates the rise of the
slope of the linear line.
3. The “Signal Configuration” window displays f.. “Offset (b):” — Indicates the point where
information and calibration values for the the linear line would cross the x or y
channel selected (Channel 5 in this axis on the graph.
example). Use the keyboard to manually
g.. “User Limits?” — Select to manually
change information and calibration values.
enter upper and lower value limits.
h.. “Max Limit:” — Indicates upper limit
(hardware restriction) for the units
selected.
j.. “Min Limit:” — Indicates lower limit
(hardware restriction) for the units
selected.
k.. “Precision:” — Indicates the quality of
calibration signatures. The smaller this
number the more accurate the
readings.
l.. “OK” — When finished manually
entering data, select “OK” to close the
“Signal Configuration” window.
m.. “Cancel” — Select “Cancel” to close
the “Signal Configuration” window
without making any changes to the
values.

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Calibrate (5)
1. In the “DAQ Signal Configuration” screen,
select (highlight) a specific channel and
then select “Calibrate” (5) to open a “DAQ
Signal Calibration” screen.

2. Use the “DAQ Signal Calibration” screen to

plot a multi-point calibration graph.
a. Select “Add” (8) to open the
“Numeric Entry” window.

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 b.. With the “Numeric Entry” window open, e. After selecting “Accept”, a new “Accept
enter a number value (psi in this current calibration?” window will display
example) which relates to “Y” (the input with the option to save the calibration for
voltage seen by the DAS), on the that channel. Select “Yes” and the
selected channel. Select “OK” to enter calibration for the selected channel is
the value. complete, or select “Not Yet” to continue
inputting additional data points for the
selected channel.

c.. Repeat this “ADD” process at least

twice more (1500 and 2500 psi in this
example).

NOTE: Three is the minimum number of inputs f. If “Yes” was selected in the “Accept
required. Additional “ADD” inputs will result in current calibration?” window, the “DAQ
a more accurate plot. Signal Configuration” screen will display.
Select another channel or if calibration is
complete, select “Exit” to close the
d.. When all “Y” (engineering value) inputs current screen and return to the
have been entered, select “Accept” on “Navigation Menu”.
the “DAQ Signal Configuration” screen.
The program will calibrate the device
and display a linear graph of the
relationship between the selected unit
of measurement and the input voltage.

NOTE: Select “Cancel” to close the “DAQ

Signal Calibration” screen without inputting
any calibration data.

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System Operation c. “View Data” — Access and view saved
test data.
Navigation Menu d. “Start Script”(Optional) — If the “Start
1. Select the “Caterpillar Hydraulic Part Test Script” feature is desired, software is
System (2)” shortcut icon to open the available which allows additional test
“Navigation Menu” screen. procedure software to be integrated
into the existing system. For more
information, contact Dealer Service
Tools.
e. “Exit” — Close the “Navigation Menu”
screen.

Start a New Test Panel

1. Select “Start a New Test Panel” to create a
new test layout panel.

2. The “Navigation Menu” has five menu

selections, described below.

a. “Start a New Test Panel” — Create a

new test layout panel.
b. “Open an Existing Test Panel” — Use a
previously saved test layout panel.

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2. The “Layout Selection” screen will display.
This screen looks like the gauge panel on
the hydraulic test center. Gauges are
called out with generic labels (1).

3. To select specific diagnostic device(s) to 5. When all diagnostic devices have been
display during a test, highlight and select selected and labeled, select the “Create
the gray area near the device. Panel” icon to launch the “Caterpillar
4. Once selected, the device is shown in Hydraulic Part Test System” screen. Select
color. Use the keyboard to re-label devices the “Cancel <esc>” icon or press Esc on
to a more recognizable name such as the keyboard to clear the “Layout Selection”
“Clutch 1” and “Clutch 2” (1). screen without saving diagnostic devices.

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Default Gauge Display NOTE: When the DAS is in use, all devices
show a pictorial and digital value for the test
The “Caterpillar Hydraulic Part Test System” and will update constantly. The digital dialog
test layout panel will always display gauges boxes also change background color from
showing: green to yellow to red if readings move out of
RPM (1) — Displays DAS speed in RPM their acceptable range.
(revolutions per minute).
Torque (2) — Displays DAS torque in N·m
(Newton Meters) or in-lb (pound force inch).
Power (3) — Displays DAS output power in kW
(Kilowatts) or hp (horsepower).
Temperature (4) — Displays DAS fluid
temperature in °C (degrees Celsius) or
°F (degrees fahrenheit).
Panel Device Displays (5) — Displays DAS
diagnostic devices selected by the user (Flow
Loop 2 and Flow Loop 3 in this example).

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Icon Button Functions
Icon buttons located along the bottom of the
test layout panel allow access to additional
test functions. Functions that are not available
for use will be faded out.

P-Q <F2> (6) — When testing a hydraulic

pump, create a P-Q graph to show the
relationship between a pump’s flow and load
pressure. This curve is used to represent a
POR valve setting, a stroking signal, etc.
Selecting P-Q icon button (6) or pressing “F2”
on the keyboard opens interactive P-Q graphs
during pump testing.

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T-P <F3> (7) — When testing transmissions, Open an Existing Test Panel
perform shift traces. Shift traces are graphical
representations of how individual clutches 1. Select the “Open an Existing Test Panel”
react during a shift. They show the icon on the “Navigation Menu” screen to
relationship between clutch pressure and time. display a list of previously saved layout
Selecting “T-P” icon button (7) or pressing “F3” panels.
on the keyboard opens interactive shift trace
graphs (TP Plot).
Spd <F4> (8) — During transmission tests,
speed sensors can be checked for
functionality. The DAS can test up to five
speed sensors. Selecting “Spd” icon button
(8) or pressing “F4” on the keyboard enables
the setup of speed sensor samples.
Save Panel <F5> (9) — Test panel layouts can
be saved for future use. Selecting “Save
Panel” icon button (9) or pressing “F5” on the
keyboard allows creating a name for the
current test layout panel.
Print Data <F9> (10) — During a test, panel
layout snapshots can be printed. Selecting
“Print Data” icon button (10) or pressing “F9”
on the keyboard prints a snapshot of current
test panel data in table form.
Save Data <F12> (11) — During a test, panel
layout snapshots can be saved for future
reference or printout. Selecting “Save Data”
icon button (11) or pressing “F12” on the
keyboard saves the current data displayed.
Exit <esc> (12) — To close the current test
layout panel and return to the “Navigation
Menu”screen, select “Exit” icon (12) or press
the “Esc” button on the keyboard.

NOTE: For more information on using icon

button functions, refer to Starting A Test
section in this manual.

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2. A “User Selection” window opens and View Data
displays all saved layouts.
1. Select the “View Data” icon on the
“Navigation Menu” screen to access
previous test reports to view or print test
data.

Select (1) — Use the curser to select

(highlight) the desired layout and icons at the
bottom of the window will become “active”.
Click on “Select (1)”icon (1) to open and
display the selected test panel layout screen.
Delete (2) — Use the curser to select
(highlight) the desired layout and icons at the
bottom of the window will become “active”.
Click on “Delete.”icon (2) to remove the the
selected test panel layout screen from the list
and DAS memory.
Cancel (3) — Click on “Cancel”icon (3) to
close the “User Selection” window without
selecting or deleting a layout test screen.

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The “DataSet Selection” menu will open and 2. To review the test data, highlight desired
display a complete listing of all test files. Test test file (4) (June 29, 2004 (Tue.) in this
files are listed by Part Number (1), Job example) and click on “Select” icon (5).
Number (2) and Date (3). Select “Cancel <esc>” icon or press “Esc”
on the keyboard to close the “DataSet
Selection” menu without opening a test file.

NOTE: The operator enters part number and

job number information when saving data
during the test. For more information on
saving data, refer to Save Data at a Set Point
(Save Data <F12>) section in this manual.

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3. The “Data Review” screen will display the
selected report, shown in table format.

NOTE: From the graph screen, select “Exit

a.. View Snapshot — To view a snapshot <esc>” icon in the lower right-hand corner or
comment (data saved at a set point press “Esc” on the keyboard to return to the
during the test), use the curser to “Data Review” screen.
select (highlight) the desired sample
tab (1). The comment for that snapshot
will appear in data comment box (2). d.. View Test Panel <F5> (4) — To view
the test panel used during the test
b.. Open Graph <F11> (6) — To view a
shown in the “Data Review” screen,
graph contained in the test report,
select “View Test Panel <F5>” icon (4)
highlight the desired graph title in
or press “F5” on the keyboard.
“Graph Files” box (3) and select “Open
Graph <F11>” icon (6) or press “F11” e.. Open Data Set <F12> (8) — To view a
on the keyboard. The selected graph data set for a specific device, use the
will display. curser to highlight the device heading
(7) and select “Open Data Set <F12>”
c.. Print <F9> (5) — Complete test reports,
icon (8) or press “F12” on the
including graphs, can be printed.
keyboard.
Graphs can also be printed individually.
Select “Print <F9>” icon (5) or press
“F9” on the keyboard to print the
selected test report or graph.

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 f.. Exit <esc> — To close the “Data
Review” screen and return to the
“Navigation Menu”, select “Exit <esc>”
icon or press “Esc” on the keyboard.

4. To close the navigation menu screen, and

return to the main menu, select the “EXIT”
icon on the “Navigation Menu”.

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Starting a Test
Once all the diagnostic devices on a layout
panel have been selected, DAS is able to
capture test data from the component being
tested.

NOTE: This “Caterpillar Hydraulic Part Test

System” screen is an example of a panel using
all of the test center’s available diagnostic
circuits.

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P-Q Graphs (P-Q <F2>)
1. From the “Caterpillar Hydraulic Part Test
System” screen select “P-Q <F2>” icon or press
“F2” on the keyboard to create a P-Q graph.

2. A “Pressure-Flow Graph” screen is

displayed. Once the “Pressure-Flow
Graph” screen is active, select “Start
<space>” icon (a) or press the space bar
on the keyboard to begin graphing. The
DAS will continue to plot points until the
icon or space bar is selected again.

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NOTE: Data points on the plot will be based
on the T-P gauge(s) selected on the test panel,
“Clutch 3 (a) in this example.

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3. Measure the difference of selected points T-P Graphs (T-P <F3>)
on the graph by clicking and dragging red
and green cursors (b) from “Cursors” box 1. From the “Caterpillar Hydraulic Part Test
(d) to the desired points on the graph. System” screen select “T-P <F3>” icon or
press “F3” on the keyboard to create a TP
4. Select a plot from drop down menu (c) in plot.
“Cursors” box (d) to analyze different sets
of data for the selected device.
5. Change graph scaling by clicking on the
vertical or horizontal scale range line (e) to
open a window and then enter a new
number value.
6. Select “Save <F4>” icon (f) or press “F4”
on the keyboard to save the graph for
future use. Graphs are saved in the same
file folder as the snapshots, under the
heading “P-Q”.
7. Select “Print <F9>” icon (g) or press “F9”
on the keyboard to print the current graph.
8. Select “Reset <F12>” or press “F12” on the
keyboard to clear the “TP Plot” screen in
order to graph new data.
9. When finished with the graph function,
select “Exit <esc>” icon or press “Esc” key
on the keyboard to return to the “Caterpillar
Hydraulic Part Test System” screen.

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2. A “Clutch Shift Trace” (T-P Plot) screen will
be displayed. Once the T-P plot screen is
active, select “Start <space>” icon (a) or
press the space bar on the keyboard to
begin plotting data. The DAS will continue
to plot data until the icon or space bar is
selected again.

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3. Measure the difference of selected points NOTE: Graphs are saved in the same file
on the graph by clicking and dragging red folder as snapshots, under the heading “T-P”.
and green cursors (b) from “Cursors” box
(d) to the desired points on the graph.
7. Select “Print <F9>” icon (g) or press “F9”
on the keyboard to print the current graph.
NOTE: The screen shown in this example
8. Select “Reset <F12>” icon (h) or press
represents several “TP Plot” curves that have
“F12” on the keyboard to clear the TP Plot
not been analyzed or rescaled.
screen in order to graph new data.

4. Select a plot from drop down menu (c) in

“Cursors” box (d) to analyze different sets
of data for the selected device.
5. Change graph scaling by clicking on the
vertical or horizontal scale range line (e) to
open a window and then enter a new
number value.
6. Select “Save <F4>” icon (f) or press “F4”
on the keyboard to save the graph for
future use.

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9. Select “Exit <esc>” icon or press the “Esc” Speed Sensor Test (Spd <F4>)
key on the keyboard to return to the
“Caterpillar Hydraulic Part Test System” Speed sensors are connected by speed
screen. sensor cables to the connection panel located
below the interface panel.

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1. From the “Caterpillar Hydraulic Part Test 3. To select another sensor, or update the
System” screen select “Spd <F4>” icon or current display, select “Sample” icon (a) for
press “F4” on the keyboard to access the the desired sensor location.
“MPU UI.vi” speed sensor test screen.

NOTE: This test can not be printed or saved.

It is simply a tool to verify sensors are working
properly.

4. When the test is complete, select

“Exit <esc>” icon (d) or press “Esc” on the
keyboard to close this window and return to
the “Caterpillar Hydraulic Part Test System”
screen.

2. The “MPU UI.vi” speed sensor test window

will open. Select “Sample” icon (a) for the
sensor to be tested. The current Voltage
(b) and frequency (c) values will display.

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Save Test Panel (Save Panel <F5>) Print Test Panel Snapshot
1. To save a configured test layout panel for (Print Data <F9>)
future use from the “Caterpillar Hydraulic 1. To print a snapshot from the “Caterpillar
Part Test System” screen, select “Save Hydraulic Part Test System” screen, select
Panel <F5>” icon or press “F5” on the “Print Data <F9>” icon or press “F9” on the
keyboard. keyboard.

2. Follow the on-screen prompts to print the

data from the test screen snapshot in table
form.

2. In the “Comment Entry” window, create a

name for the new test layout panel. Select
“OK” to save the layout, or select “Cancel”
to close the window without saving the test
layout panel.

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Save Data at a Set Point
(Save Data <F12>)
1. During a test, from the “Caterpillar
Hydraulic Part Test System” screen, select
“Save Data <F12>” icon or press “F12” on
the keyboard to save data at a set point
(save a snapshot).

3. After test information has been entered

select the “Accept” icon to save the data
NOTE: The first time data is saved during a and close the window. Select “Cancel” to
test, the “Test Configuration” window will close the window without saving the test
display. The screen prompts the operator to data.
enter component information in addition to the 4. Once the “Test Configuration” fields are
operator’s name. Enter as much information filled in and accepted, the “Comment
as possible so a logical file path for the test Entry” window will display to allow the
data will be created. The part number operator to enter a snapshot specific
becomes the name of a file folder and the job comment. Enter comment(s) and select the
number becomes a sub-directory within that “OK” icon to return to the layout panel
folder, etc. Entering complete information now, screen. Select “Cancel” to close the
means locating test data in the future will be comment entry window without saving
easier. comment(s).

2. Enter test data information.

a. “Part Number:” Enter the part number
for the component being tested.
b. “Job Number:” Enter the job number for
the component being tested.
c. “Operator Name:” Enter the name of the
operator preforming the tests.
d. “Test Comments:” Enter any important
information concerning the test NOTE: Each time a snapshot is taken during
conditions and/or results. a test, the operator will be prompted to enter a
comment for that snapshot. Take as many
snapshots as desired during a test.

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Completing a Test (Exit <esc>) 3. The “DataSet Selection” screen will appear
with a prompt to print the test report.
1. When all component testing is complete, Check the desired print functions (a) and
return to the “Caterpillar Hydraulic Part Test select “Print” icon (b). If a test report
System” screen. printout is not needed, select “Don’t Print”
icon (c).

2. Select “Exit <esc>” icon or press “Esc” on

the keyboard.

4. The Navigation Menu screen will appear

next. Select the “EXIT” icon to close the
program.

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Test History Database
Test reports are saved on the DAS hard-drive
and can be exported to a PC.
1. Export data by inserting a removable
memory device into one of the two USB
ports on the DAS interface panel.
2. Follow on-screen instructions to save files
to the memory device.

NOTE: All saved test files, including graphs

and plots are logged as “.asc” files. The PC
saves these files as text files, which can be
opened in Excel, or other similar programs.
This allows the creation of test histories for
trend analysis.

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