GEK–91712A

OHV wPTU TOOLBOX

USER’S GUIDE

CONTENTS
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1 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.1 UNINSTALLATION PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3 wPTU FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.1 STARTING wPTU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.2 THE STARTUP SCREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.2.1 Normal Mode and Login . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.2.2 Offline Mode and Login . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.2.3 Program Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.2.4 Terminal Emulator Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.2.5 Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.2.6 Load Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.2.7 Save Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.2.8 Restore GETS Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.2.9 Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.2.10. Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.2.11 Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.3 PASSWORD ENTRY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.4 MAIN WINDOW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3.4.1 Window Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.4.2 Tool Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.4.3 Title Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.4.4 Status Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.5 MAIN WINDOW MENUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.5.1 Screen Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.5.2 Save Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
3.5.3 Graph Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
3.5.4 Windows Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
3.5.5 Settings Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
3.5.6 Upload Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
3.5.7 Help Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
3.5.8 Toolbar Icons for Real Time Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
3.5.9 Toolbar Icons Specific to Event Data Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
3.6 MENU ITEMS AND SHORTCUT KEYS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
3.6.1 Main Window Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
3.7 STARTUP SCREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
3.8 MAIN WINDOW TOOLBAR SHORTCUTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
3.9 OTHER SHORTCUTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Revisions are indicated by margin bars.

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CONTENTS (Cont’d)
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4 CONFIGURATION UTILITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
4.1 STARTING THE CONFIG UTILITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
4.2 TRUCK CONFIGURATION UTILITY FILE SELECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
4.2.1 Choosing Source Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
4.2.2 Choosing Destination Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
4.2.3 Selecting a Config File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
4.3 CONFIGURATION UTILITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
4.3.1 Configuration Utility Screen Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
4.3.2 Truck Configuration Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
4.3.3 Set GE/OEM Options Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
5 PASSWORD UTILITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
5.1 STARTING THE PASSWORD UTILITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
5.2 PASSWORD MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
5.2.1 New . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
5.2.2 Save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
5.2.3 Rename . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
5.2.4 Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
5.2.5 Re–login . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
5.2.6 Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
5.2.7 Clear–All . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
5.2.8 Set–All . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
5.2.9 Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

1. INTRODUCTION
wPTU Toolbox is a software program which, when installed on a laptop computer, provides diagnostic capability
and the ability to download software or upload data for Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) applications. wPTU Toolbox can
be used on AC or DC trucks.
Requirements for the laptop computer are as follows:
1. 500 Mhz processor speed, minimum

2. 128 MB RAM, minimum

3. 100 MB available disk space

4. an available built–in RS–232 port

5. a standard serial cable with DB–9 male connector on one end and DB–9 female connector on the other end.

2. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: To download the software from the web, save the file setup.exe and then click on it to launch
installation.

To install the software from a CD, insert the CD containing the wPTU Toolbox files into the computer’s CD drive. If
the computer is configured to auto launch CD’s, the setup program will launch automatically. If it does not, browse to
the CD drive and click on the file setup.exe.

1. Click on Next to continue (Figure 1).

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Figure 1. Installation Startup. Figure 2. License Agreement.

2. Read and accept the license agreement to continue installation (Figure 2).

3. Enter the appropriate serial number (Figure 3). Contact the GE or OEM representative if a serial number is
needed. Click on Next to continue.

4. Choose the type of install that is needed. Full Install will install all allowable components based on the serial
number. Custom Install will allow the user to choose the components to install.

a. Normally a Full Install should be chosen. Click on Next to continue (Figure 4).

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Figure 3. User Information. Figure 4. Setup Type Selection.

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b. If Custom installation is chosen, the following screen is shown. Check the components that need to be
installed (Figure 5). The Java install is mandatory. Click on Next when finished.

5. Install will begin copying the files. Wait for this step to complete (Figure 6).

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Figure 5. Component Selection Figure 6. Installation Progress Indication.

(Only If Setup Is Custom).

NOTE: When the installation is approximately 95% done, a message stating that there is a non–existent
Java policy file may appear. This message asks the user if the file should be created. It is not necessary
to create this file to continue installation. Click on OK and the ‘X’ to close the pop–up message (Figure 7)
and Policy Tool window.

6. When the installation is complete, the computer must be re–booted before running the application. Choose to
do it now or wait to do it later. Click on Finish (Figure 8).

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Figure 7. Non–Existent policy File. Figure 8. End of Installation.

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The wPTU Toolbox application is now installed on the computer. wPTU Toolbox Shortcut icons will appear on
the computer desktop.

DC PTU Shortcut Icon

AC PTU Shortcut Icon

To launch the configuration or password utilities, go to the START menu. Programs –> GEOHVPTU 1.0

2.1. UNINSTALLATION PROCEDURE

To Uninstall the application:
1. Select Start–> Program–> GEOHVPTU1.0–> Uninstall
2. Confirm if the wPTU Toolbox application is to be uninstalled and click OK. Otherwise, click Cancel to abort
the Uninstallation process (Figure 9).

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Figure 9. Confirmation Of Uninstall.

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3. wPTU TOOLBOX FUNCTIONS

3.1. STARTING wPTU TOOLBOX

Method 1: From the desk–top: Double–click on the GEOHVPTU icon (AC or DC) on the desk top.

Method 2: From the Start menu. (Figure 10):

For AC: Select Start–> Programs –> GEOHVPTU 1.0 –> ACtools –> PTU AC xx

For DC: Select Start–> Programs –> GEOHVPTU 1.0 –> DCtools –> PTU DC xx

NOTE: xx indicates the version number of the software.

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Figure 10. Start–Programs Menu For wPTU Toolbox.

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When wPTU Toolbox is invoked, a Splash screen (Figure 11) displays the version of the wPTU application.
After a few seconds, the Startup screen (Figure 12) appears. Connection Status is shown in Figure 13. A field for
password entry is provided. The functions available from the Startup screen are discussed in Section 3.2.

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Figure 11. Splash Screen Showing the Figure 12. The Startup Screen.
Version Number of wPTU Toolbox.

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Figure 13. Connection Status Displays on the Startup Screen.

3.2. THE STARTUP SCREEN

There are two modes of operation: Normal and Offline. The required mode is selected from the Startup screen
(Figure 12).

3.2.1. Normal Mode and Login

In the Normal mode, wPTU Toolbox communicates with the target (a computer in the truck’s vehicle control sys-
tem). wPTU Toolbox waits for a connection to be established and a correct password to proceed beyond the Startup
screen. (Figure 12). To start in Normal mode, use the following procedure:

1. Connect a serial cable between the laptop computer and the truck.

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2. Select the ‘Normal’ radio button.

3. Wait for the connection status message.

4. Enter the password in the password field.

5. Click ‘LOGIN to wPTU Toolbox’ or press <Enter>.

6. The Main Window is displayed. The Title bar shows information regarding the connecting port and the baud
rate.

wPTU Toolbox will attempt to connect using all COM ports and all baud settings until a connection is established.

wPTU Toolbox communicates with the target through a RS–232 serial link. A strict protocol is followed to keep
wPTU Toolbox and the target synchronized during communication. The communication parameters for a specific
target may be configured using the Options menu.

3.2.2. Offline Mode and Login

In the Offline mode, wPTU Toolbox does not communicate with the target. If a connection has already been
established in Normal mode, wPTU Toolbox can transition to Offline mode by selecting the radio button in the Star-
tup screen. This stops all communication with the target.

Use the following procedure to start in Offline mode.

1. Select the ‘Offline’ radio button.

2. Wait for the Status message ‘Offline Mode’ (Figure 14).

3. Choose the panel to work with (only for AC PTU: PSC/TCI). If a panel isn’t chosen, a message window will
appear to prompt the user to select the panel type.

4. Enter password in the password field.

5. Click ‘LOGIN to wPTU Toolbox’ or press <Enter>. A typical list of truck types is displayed (Figure 15). The
type of trucks shown is dependent on the application.

6. Choose the truck type and select ‘OK’ or press <Enter> . The Main Window is displayed.

NOTE: The title bar will not have any connection information for offline.

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Figure 14. Options Available Figure 15. List of Truck Types Available.
in Offline Mode.

3.2.3. Program Panel

Software can be downloaded to a panel by clicking on the Program Panel button on the Startup Screen.

1. On the startup screen (Figure 12) of the AC PTU, click the PSC or TCI button to select the desired panel.

2. Enter the password and select Program Panel button. The Startup screen is replaced by the screen shown in
Figure 16. The default target file names and baud rate will be automatically loaded. The settings may be
changed as needed.

3. Browse and choose a CFG file (Figure 16).

4. Press OK. The panel programming starts. The status of each step, as it is being done, can be seen. If there are
any errors, it will be displayed in the message box (Figure 17).

5. When the programming is complete, the message ‘Panel programmed successfully. You may disconnect the
cable now’ is displayed.

NOTE: Though wPTU Toolbox has built–in error–recovery schemes, it is not advisable to disconnect
the cable while programming is in progress.

NOTE: Ensure that there is a minimum of ten minutes battery life available before starting a program
panel operation.

NOTE: The program panel operation may request the user to cycle power.

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Figure 16. Programming Download Utility.

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Figure 17. Programming in Progress.

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3.2.4. Terminal Emulator Mode

The Terminal Emulator mode is invoked by clicking the Terminal Emulator Mode button on the Startup Screen.
Terminal Emulator mode is a diagnostic tool that is not used during normal operation.

Clicking the Terminal Emulator Mode button suspends wPTU operation and displays a Hyperterm screen. A
data snapshot is shown. This mode is useful for CPU board troubleshooting or other diagnostic procedures that re-
quire viewing raw data.

3.2.5. Options

The mode in which wPTU Toolbox will start can be changed as needed. Go to Options–> Default Mode on the
Startup screen and select either ‘Normal’ or ‘Offline’ as the desired default mode (Figure 18).

wPTU Toolbox can communicate through the COM1 through COM8 serial ports on the laptop computer. wPT
Toolbox can be configured to search the ports for a target connection in a specified order. (For example, if the search
order is specified as COM2, COM1, wPTU first looks for a target connection at COM2. If COM2 is already being
used or not found, it tries COM1.) The default port is COM1 or COM2.

Go to Options –> Port on the Startup screen for this setting (Figure 19).

wPTU Toolbox is capable of communicating at any of the standard baud rates. The sequence of baud rates to be
tried when wPTU Toolbox starts up can be specified. The default baud rate for DC trucks is 9600 and for AC trucks,
38,400.

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Figure 18. Setting the Default Mode in Which Figure 19. Setting the Auto–Search Sequence
wPTU Toolbox Should Start. for Com Ports.

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Figure 20. Setting the Auto Baud Sequence and Maximum Baud.

Go to Options –> Baud on the Startup screen for this setting (Figure 20).

3.2.6. Save Settings

This option saves the current session’s communication settings. A pop–up dialog prompts the user for a file name
and the location to which the file is to be saved.

3.2.7. Load Settings

This option loads a previously–saved valid communication settings file. A pop–up dialog allows the user to browse
and select the file to be loaded.

3.2.8. Restore GETS Settings

This option restores the communication settings to their default values as initially defined by GE Transportation
Systems (GETS).

3.2.9. Help

This option provides on–line help.

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3.2.10. Publications

This option will display manuals and publications for each drive system.

NOTE: For the latest updated publications, go to web site www.geminingsolutions.com (as screen
shown in Figure 21).

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Figure 21. Publications Access.

There are two access paths to publications:

1. Select Help–> Publications. (Figure 22).

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Figure 22. Accessing Publications From Help.

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2. Select Start–> Programs –> GEOHVPTU x.x –> ACtools –> AC Publications

After accessing Publications, select your drive system from the menu (Figure 23).

Figure 24 shows available publications for one of the drive system types.

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Figure 23. Publications Access, Drive System Type Selection.

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Figure 24. Publications Access, Drive System Type Publications.

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3.2.11. Exit

Pressing Exit terminates wPTU Toolbox.

3.3. PASSWORD ENTRY

All users must enter a valid password to use wPTU Toolbox. GETS or the OEM can provide a valid password.
The password is case sensitive. After entering the password, press <Enter> OR click on the Login button. Assum-
ing that the entered password has privileges compatible with the specific truck type with which the wPTU Toolbox
application is connected, the Main Window will be displayed. (Figure 25).

Refer to Section 5., Password Utility, of this publication, for further information about creating and maintaining
passwords.

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Figure 25. Main Window with a Real Time Screen.

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3.4. MAIN WINDOW

The Main Window (Figure 26) consists of the following elements:

1. Window Browser on left panel

2. Title bar on extreme top

3. Menu bar just below the Title bar

4. Tool bar below the menu bar

5. Status bar at the bottom

6. Screen(s) on the right panel

4
1
2 3

REF. DESCRIPTION
1 WINDOW BROWSER
2 TITLE BAR
3 MENU BAR
4 TOOL BAR
5 STATUS BAR
6 DISPLAY SCREEN

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5

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Figure 26. Main Window With the Window Browser.

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3.4.1. Window Browser

The Window Browser displays the names of the screens in a tree–like structure. A screen can be invoked either by
selecting a screen name and pressing <Enter> or by double clicking on the screen name in the Browser. The screen is
displayed on the right pane. (Figure 25).

When a screen is displayed, the Window Browser can be hidden to make more screen space available.

Click the ‘Hide Menu Browser’ button on the tool bar. The Window Browser disappears and the wPTU screen
utilizes all of the available space (Figure 27).

Clicking the ‘Hide Menu Browser’ button again causes the browser to reappear on the left in the same state that it
was seen before hiding.

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Figure 27. Main Window Without the Window Browser.

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2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20

1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21

REF. DESCRIPTION REF. DESCRIPTION

1 FREEZE DATA/UNFREEZE DATA 12 CONSOLIDATED TRUCK DATA SAVE
2 SAVE MULTIPLE SCREEN SNAP SHOTS 13 REFRESH RATE
3 SAVE ONE SCREEN SNAP SHOT 14 RESET ALL EVENTS
4 MENU BROWSER 15 DATA STORE
5 REPLAY SAVED DATA 16 FAST PREVIOUS DATA
6 PREVIOUS SCREEN 17 PREVIOUS DATA
7 NEXT SCREEN 18 NEXT DATA
8 REDISPLAY SAVED GRAPH WINDOW 19 FAST NEXT DATA
9 REPLAY GRAPH FROM STORED FILE 20 NEXT SCREEN
10 GRAPH DATA 21 CHANGE TARGET (EXIT & RETURN TO LOGIN SCREEN)
11 CLOSE ALL SCREENS
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Figure 28. Description of the Tool Bar Menu.

3.4.2. Tool Bar

The toolbar has buttons for most frequently used menu items. The active (top–most) screen determines which
toolbar buttons are enabled or disabled (Figure 28).

3.4.3. Title Bar

In the Normal Mode, the title bar of the Main Window displays the port number and the baud rate (Figure 27).

Every wPTU Toolbox screen displayed within the Main Window has a name, which is shown in the Title bar. If the
wPTU Toolbox screen is displaying the replay data, the suffix ‘Replay’ will be seen in the Title bar.

3.4.4. Status Bar

The Status bar is just adjacent to the bottom margin. It displays one line of a message that defines the current state
of communication with the target (Figure 27).

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3.5. MAIN WINDOW MENUS

3.5.1. Screen Menu

The following selections are available from the Screen menu (Figure 29).

Freeze

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Figure 29. Screen Menu.

3.5.1.1. Freeze

(Ctrl + F)

The freeze function is enabled only when a real–time screen is being displayed in normal mode. FREEZE stops
sending repeat commands from the displayed screen. Hence the data does not change, and the screen is ‘frozen’.

3.5.1.2. Unfreeze

(Ctrl + F)

The Unfreeze function is enabled only when a real–time screen is being displayed in normal mode and the screen is
frozen. UNFREEZE restarts repeat commands and the data on the displayed screen will change as it is updated.

3.5.1.3. Replay

(Ctrl + R)

A saved screen file can be replayed both in Online and Offline modes.

1. Click on the Replay button (Ctrl+R). The File Open dialog (Figure 30) is displayed.

2. Select the file name to be replayed and click Open.

3. wPTU displays the screen contained in the selected file. The screen title bar has the word ‘Replay’ appended
to the screen name (Figure 31).

NOTE: If the file contains only one snapshot of data, the replay dialog message is not displayed.

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Figure 30. Typical File Open Dialog.

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Figure 31. Replaying Multiple Snapshots from a Screen.

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When a file containing multiple snapshots is replayed, a dialog appears to facilitate navigating through the snap-
shots (Figure 31). The following choices can be made:

1. Automatically sequence through the snapshots at a fixed time interval specified.

2. Step through one snapshot at a time, either forward or reverse.

3. Enter the number of the snapshot to be displayed.

3.5.1.4. CSV Convert

(Ctrl + V)

The screens are saved in a proprietary binary format for fast saving and retrieval. The saved data can be converted
into Comma Separated Variable (CSV) format, suitable for use in a spreadsheet or other software. Selecting CSV
Convert opens a File Open dialog (Figure 30). Choose the .ptu file to be converted and click Open. The File Save
dialog (Figure 33) appears. Name the file and click Save. The default file name is the same as the .ptu file but having a
.csv extension. Files are saved to the default CSV directory.

3.5.1.5. Close

(Ctrl + Q)

This selection closes the current active screen. If multiple screens are present, the display shifts to the next
screen.

3.5.1.6. Close All

(Ctrl + C)

This selection closes all open screens.

3.5.1.7. Exit
Exit terminates wPTU Toolbox.

3.5.2. Save Menu

The Save Menu is shown in Figure 32.

The screens can be saved to a file (Figures 33 and 34). A screen saved in this manner may be replayed, converted
to CSV format, or graphed. The screen is saved as a binary file. The File Save dialog allows the user to specify the file
name and the location to which the file is to be saved.

3.5.2.1. Single Snapshot

(Ctrl + S)

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Figure 32. Save Menu.

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Figure 33. Typical File Save Dialog.

Saves one snapshot of the screen being displayed. All labels, values and units are saved. This can be replayed
later in Offline mode.

1. From the Save menu, select SingleSnapshot.

2. The File Save dialog is displayed with the default file name (Figure 33). The file name is formed by appending
the truck_id, current time, and date to the screen name. Select ‘Save’ or press <Enter>. This saves the data to
the file.

3.5.2.2. Multiple Snapshots

(Ctrl + M)

Multiple Snapshots may be used to save data over a period of time. All labels, values and units are saved. This data
can be replayed later (even when not connected to the target). This function is useful for storing time varying informa-
tion (Figure 34). Note that the screen information is written to a file when it is saved. Ensure that there is sufficient hard
drive space to save the file.

1. From the Save menu, select MultipleSnapshot.

2. The File Save dialog (Figure 33) appears with the default file name. The file name is formed by appending the
truck_id, current time, and date to the screen name. Select ‘Save’ or press <Enter>.

3. A dialog appears to show the number of snapshots being saved (Figure 34).

4. Select ‘Stop’ to stop saving.

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Figure 34. Saving a Real Time Screen.

3.5.3. Graph Menu

The Graph menu (Figure 35) provides a means of plotting different types of graphs, appropriate to the data being
viewed.

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Figure 35. Graph Menu.

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3.5.3.1. Plot Graph

(Ctrl + G)

Select Plot Graph to display the Graph Dialog box (Figure 36). The resulting graph will be displayed in a separate
window. A snapshot of the graph maybe saved in GIF format.

Use the following procedure to define the graph setting:

1. Select the variables to be plotted on the Y–axis. Up to five variables may be chosen. Graphing from stored data
may be auto–scaled.

2. For each of the Y variables assign the following:

a. Label

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b. Upper range

c. Lower range

d. Step size

e. Plot color

3. For the X–axis, choose one of the following:

a. Any one of the variables available in the screen

b. The system time

4. For the X axis variable chosen, assign the following:

a. Label

b. Upper range

c. Lower range

d. Step size

e. Plot color

5. For the chart, specify a label and the number of plot points.

6. Chart type: Choose between

a. Multi–line (Figure 37). This is most useful for time–varying data.

b. Bar graph, stacked and packed (Figure 38). This is most useful for statistics or profiles.

7. In order to change the colors associated with the various graph attributes click on COLOR. Figure 39 is dis-
played. The desired color can be chosen by clicking on the color palette.

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Figure 37. Multi Line Graph Figure 38. Bar Graph Example
(Real Time). (Real Time).

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Figure 39. Typical Solate Selection Dialog.

8. Select the ‘OK’ button. The Graphing dialog disappears and the Graph window comes up.

9. To save a bit–mapped image of the displayed graph:

a. Click on the ‘Save’ button on the graph window. The File Save dialog (Figure 33) is displayed.

NOTE: The graph is saved as a .jpg file. The saved file represents the state of the graph at the time the
‘save’ button was pressed. The graph display continues to move.

b. Enter a file name. The default extension is .jpg. Select ‘Save’ OR press <Enter>. The current snapshot is
saved.

3.5.3.2. Replay Graph

(Ctrl + L)

Replay Graph plots a graph from saved files containing multiple snapshots. wPTU Toolbox obtains the data from
the saved file instead of the target.

1. From the Graph menu, select Replay Graph.

2. The File Open dialog (Figure 30) is displayed. Files will have a ‘ptu’ extension. Choose a file and and click
‘Open’ or press <Enter>.

3. The Graph dialog (Figure 36) is displayed. Refer to Section 3.5.3.1. for information on setting graph parame-
ters.

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3.5.3.3. Redisplay Graph

(Ctrl + D)

Redisplay Graph plots a graph from saved files containing one snapshot. The wPTU obtains the data from the
saved file instead of the target.

1. From the Graph menu, select Redisplay Graph.

2. The File Open dialog (Figure 30) is displayed. Files will have a ‘jpg’ extension. Choose a file and and click
‘Open’ or press <Enter>.

3. The graph is shown in a sub–window.

3.5.4. Windows Menu

The Windows menu is shown in Figure 40.

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Figure 40. Windows Menu.

3.5.4.1. Next

(Ctrl + .)

Brings the next active screen to the front.

3.5.4.2. Previous

(Ctrl + ,)

Brings the previously active screen to the front.

3.5.4.3. Focus to Menu

(Ctrl + Z)

Shifts the focus from the display screen to the window Menu browser.

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3.5.4.4. Menu Browser

(Ctrl + B)

Hides or displays the menu browser.

3.5.4.5. Cascade

(Ctrl + A)

Cascades multiple wPTU Toolbox screens.

3.5.4.6. Tile

(Ctrl + I)

Multiple screens can be viewed simultaneously. Figure 41 shows three windows open and arranged in Tile format.

3.5.4.7. Change Target/Mode

(Ctrl + Y)

The Change Target/Mode feature can be used for:

1. Switching between Online mode and Offline mode, or

2. Between PSC and TCI (only for AC).

3. Changing the serial port connection from one port to the other (for AC and DC)

Use the following procedure to change target:

1. An AC system has two panels (PSC and TCI). To change the target connection from AC PSC to AC TCI, click
on the Change Target icon on the tool bar (Figure 28). (It is recommended to close all open screens before this
step).

2. This closes all open screens along with the Main Window and displays the Startup screen.

3. Move the serial cable from PSC to the TCI comm port.

Use the following procedure to change mode:

1. Click on the Change Target/Mode icon on the tool bar (Figure 28).

2. This closes the Main Window and displays the Startup screen.

3. In the Startup Screen, choose the mode as ‘Offline’ or ‘Normal’ mode as required.

3.5.5. Settings Menu

The Settings menu is shown in Figure 42.

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Figure 41. Multiple Windows Screen in Tile Display.

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Figure 42. Settings Menu.

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3.5.5.1. Change Units

(Ctrl + U)

Change Units (Figure 43) allows the user to select the units of measurement for the data shown on the screen.
Selecting Change Units displays a list of available units for different parameter types. Once the units of measurement
are chosen, all subsequent displays are shown in the selected unit system.

Examples: The display units may be changed from kW to HP or from Miles to Kilometers.

3.5.5.2. Refresh Rate

(Ctrl + H)

Refresh Rate allows the user to set the refresh rates in multiples of 200 milliseconds to control the update of data in
a real time screen. (Figure 44).

The speed at which the data gets updated on the screen can be controlled. This setting is on a per–screen basis,
and can be different for different screens.

1. In the Main Window, highlight the screen that needs the rate changed.

2. The refresh rate window pops up (Figure 44). It will show the current update interval.

3. Change the update interval. This can be changed in steps of 200 ms to a maximum of 10 seconds.

4. Press OK.

3.5.6. Upload Menu

The Upload Menu is shown in Figure 45.

NOTE: In the wPTU Toolbox application “upload” is used to describe the process of copying data or
statistics files from the truck to the laptop computer. “Download” describes the process of installing
new system software to the truck computers from the laptop computer.

3.5.6.1. Consolidated Truck Data Save

(Ctrl + N)

Consolidated Data Save is used to upload statistical files and event data from the truck. All reports may be
uploaded in one step, or the user may choose a customized upload by specifying the reports and files to be uploaded.
The following choices are available:
1. All Reports
2. Event Summary List
3. Event Trigger Data (Historical Events)
4. Event Data Packs
5. Statistics Reports

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Figure 44. Refresh Rate Dialog.

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Figure 43. Changing Display Units.

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Figure 45. Upload Menu.

Selecting ‘All Reports’ uploads all available data. The user may create a custom upload by selecting items 2, 3, or 4,
or any combination. The resulting files are uploaded to folders named data_ac \<truckld_date> or data_dc \<truck-
Id_date> on the laptop. The destination folder can also be chosen by browsing (Figure 46).

CAUTION: If the folder is already present, the files in it will be overwritten.

Use the following procedure to upload data.

1. From the Upload menu, choose Consolidated Truck Data Save.

2. Figure 46 is displayed.

3. Select the items to be uploaded from the truck. For Event DataPacks, enter the number(s) of the desired data
packs. (Figure 47).

4. Choose the directory where the files are to be saved on the laptop.

5. Click on Begin to start uploading data.

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Figure 46. Consolidated Truck Data Save Figure 47. Uploading Event Data Pack
Upload Dialog. In Progress.

6. ‘Upload Complete’ (Figure 48) is displayed when the process is finished transferring data.

3.5.7. Help Menu

The Help menu is shown in Figure 49.

3.5.7.1. Application

(Ctrl + J)

On–line help for wPTU Toolbox is provided. The startup operation modes, communication parameters, the meth-
ods of setting the parameters, and the various screen operations are explained in detail in Help.

Holding the mouse cursor over an item also displays Help information.

3.5.7.2. Screen

(Ctrl + K)

This selection has help information about each of the screens in the Window Browser.

3.5.7.3. About wPTU Toolbox

This menu item indicates the software version numbers. The user may also view the license agreement.

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Figure 49. Help Menu.

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Figure 48. Upload Complete Dialog.

3.5.8. Toolbar Icons for Real Time Screens

3.5.8.1. Reset Event

When this icon is selected, a command is sent to the target to reset all events. Present only in AC Trucks.

3.5.8.2. Data Store (DATASTR)

This selection logs a data store in the target to facilitate truck troubleshooting. Data store is event 698 for TCI AC
and event 98 for PSC DC.

3.5.9. Toolbar Icons Specific to Event Data Screens

Event Data screens perform specific actions. For these items, wPTU Toolbox sends a command and a response
is returned. wPTU Toolbox will show this information in the Status bar.

The current snapshot and total number of snapshots is shown on the bottom right corner of the screen.

Five additional toolbar icons are provided for navigation through multiple frames, or snapshots, that comprise an
event data pack.

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3.5.9.1. Next Snapshot

(<F4>)

Displays the next snapshot of data in the same screen.

3.5.9.2. Previous Snapshot

(<F3>)

DIsplays the previous snapshot of data in the same screen.

3.5.9.3. Fast Next Snapshot

(<Shift f4>)

Displays a snapshot that is five units ahead of the present snapshot in the same screen.

3.5.9.4. Fast Previous Snapshot

(<Shift f3>)

Displays a snapshot that is five units prior to the present snapshot in the same screen.

3.5.9.5. Next Screen (Swap)

Displays the next screen in the circular swap screen sequence. Each swap screen presents different views of
logically related event data in an easy to read format.

3.6. MENU ITEMS AND SHORTCUT KEYS

3.6.1. Main Window Menus

TABLE 1. TOOLBAR MENU

Screen Menu Shortcut
Freeze CTRL + F
UnFreeze CTRL + F
Replay CTRL + R
CSV Convert CTRL + V
Close CTRL + Q

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TABLE 1. (Cont’d) TOOLBAR MENU

Screen Menu Shortcut
Close All CTRL + C
Exit CTRL + X

Save Menu Shortcut

SingleSnapShot CTRL + S
MultipleSnapShot CTRL + M

Graph Menu Shortcut

Plot Graph CTRL + G
Redisplay Graph CTRL + D
Replay Graph CTRL + L

Setting Menu Shortcut

Next Screen CTRL + .
Previous Screen CTRL + ,
Focus to Menu CTRL + Z
Menu Browser CTRL + B
Cascade CTRL + A
Tile CTRL + I
Change Target (Login Screen) CTRL + Y

Setting Menu Shortcut

Change Units CTRL + U
Refresh Rate CTRL + H

Upload Menu Shortcut

Consolidated Truck Data Save CTRL + N

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Help Menu Shortcut

Application CTRL + J
Screen CTRL + K
About wPTU ToolBox

3.7. STARTUP SCREEN

TABLE 2. STARTUP MENUS

Item Shortcut
Login to wPTU Toolbox ALT + L
Program Panel ALT + P
Terminal Emulator mode ALT + D
Options ALT + O
Load Settings ALT + L
Save Settings ALT + S
Restore GETS Settings ALT + R
Help ALT + H
Exit ALT + X

3.8. MAIN WINDOW TOOLBAR SHORTCUTS

TABLE 3. TOOLBAR MENU

Toolbar Icons Shortcut
Freeze/UnFreeze CTRL + F
Save Multiple Snap Shots CTRL + M
Save Single Snap Shot CTRL + S
Menu Browser CTRL + B
Replay Saved Data CTRL + R
Previous Screen CTRL + ,
Next Screen CTRL + .
Redisplay Saved Graph Window CTRL + D
Replay Graph from Stored File CTRL + L
Graph Data CTRL + G
Close All Screens CTRL + C
Consolidated Truck Data Save CTRL + N

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TABLE 3. (Cont’d) TOOLBAR MENU

Toolbar Icons Shortcut
Refresh Rate CTRL + H
Reset All Events
Data Store
Fast Previous Data
Previous Data
Fast Next Data
Next Screen
Change Target (Return to Login) CTRL + Y

3.9. OTHER SHORTCUTS

TABLE 4. DIALOG BOX MENUS

Replay Dialog Box Shortcut
Reverse Play ALT + R
Forward Play ALT + F
Pause ALT + P
Close ALT + C

Save Dialog Box Shortcut

Stop ALT + S

Change Unit Dialog Box Shortcut

Commit ALT + C
Close ALT + L

Refresh Rate Dialog Box Shortcut

OK ALT + O
Cancel ALT + C

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4. CONFIG UTILITY
The wPTU’s Config Utility allows selected portions of GE–provided Truck Configuration (CFG) Files to be modified
to incorporate unique truck settings. This includes items such as: GE/OEM options, Mine–settable Truck–Specific
data, Product Service data, and Overspeed limits.

4.1. STARTING THE CONFIG UTILITY

From the Start menu (Figure 50), select Programs – GEOHVPTU x.x – AC Tools or DC Tools (depending on truck
model) and then CFG AC Vx.x or CFG DC Vx.x to start the Config Utility. x.x represents the software version.

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Figure 50. Start Menu – Config Utility.

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4.2. TRUCK CONFIGURATION UTILITY FILE SELECTION

Enter a valid password in the pop–up and click OK or press <Enter>. The Configuration Utility Directory in the View
Configuration Files Screen (Figure 51) appears with a list of Config files (item 4) and associated truck IDs.

The number of valid Config (CFG) files found in the chosen Source Directory appears in a file count box (3). The
files listed were created using the Truck Configuration Utility and saved.

Existing CFG files to open for review and modification are selected from the directory identified by Source Directo-
ry, whereas changed CFG files will be saved to the directory identified by Destination Directory.

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Figure 51. Truck Configuration Utility File Screen.

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4.2.1. Choosing Source Directory

To select CFG files for input from a different Source Directory, use the Tab key or mouse to move to the appropriate
Browse button (Item 1, Figure 51) and click on it or press <Enter>. A Directory Chooser pop–up (Figure 52) appears.
NOTE: This differs from a standard Windows file chooser as it only shows directories –no individual files
are displayed.
To view directories above the current directory, click on the ‘Up One Level’ icon. When the desired directory is
displayed in the pop–up’s window (Figure 53), select that directory by clicking once on the directory name. The direc-
tory name will become highlighted.

Click on or tab to the Open Directory button and press <Enter> to open the desired (highlighted) Source Directory.
This closes the Choose Source Directory pop–up. The new directory name and the list of valid CFG files contained
within it will then be updated and will appear in the View Configuration Files screen (Figure 51).

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Figure 52. Source Directory Chooser. Figure 53. Choose Source Directory Dialog.

4.2.2. Choosing Destination Directory

To direct saved files to a different Destination Directory, use the Tab key or mouse to move to the Destination direc-
tory Browse button (Item 2, Figure 51) and click on it or press <Enter>. A Save Directory Chooser pop–up appears
(Figure 54).

NOTE: This differs from a standard Windows file chooser as it only shows directories –no individual files
are displayed.

To view directories above the current directory, click on the ‘Up One Level’ icon. New directories may be created by
clicking on the ‘Create New Folder’ icon. When the desired directory is displayed in the pop–up’s window (Figure 55),
select that directory by clicking once on the directory name. The directory name will become highlighted.

Click on or tab to the Save Directory button and press <Enter>. The new Destination Directory name will appear on
the View Configuration Files screen.

After truck configuration changes have been made as described in the following sections, prompts guide the user
through the Save process. A file can be saved in the current Destination directory or a new Destination directory can
be created by typing in the new directory name and saving it in the File Name box (Figure 55).

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Figure 54. Destination Directory Chooser. Figure 55. Choose Destination Directory Dialog.

4.2.3. Selecting a Config File

To select a CFG file for review or modification (Figure 51), use the Tab key or click on a Config file line to highlight it.

NOTE: Click on any of the File Description Table’s column headings to sort the list (by that column head-
ing) from top to bottom or vice versa.

Then either click the OK button (5), or double–click the line to open the Configuration Utility Menu for that CFG file
as shown in Figure 56.

To exit wPTU Config Utility, simply tab to the Exit button and press <Enter> or click the Exit button. For online
help, tab to the Help button and press <Enter> or click the Help button.

4.3. CONFIGURATION UTILITY

The Config Menu (Item 1, Figure 56) displays the names of the screens in a tree–like structure. A screen can be
invoked either by selecting a screen name and pressing <Enter> or by double–clicking on the screen name in the
Menu. The screen is displayed on the right pane (6).

The Configuration Utility Status bar (5) at bottom edge of the screen displays the Source file and default target
Save file for the file being viewed or changed. The Tool Bar (2) and Windows Menu Bar (3) functions are described in
Section 4.3.1.

Use the Configuration Menu in the following section to view or change the truck identification, history, or operating
parameters, and to perform other configuration functions.

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1
3
4

REF. DESCRIPTION
1 CONFIG SCREEN BROWSER
2 TOOL BAR
3 MENU BAR
4 TITLE BAR
5 STATUS BAR
6 DISPLAY SCREEN

5
6

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Figure 56. Configuration Utility Menu.

4.3.1. Configuration Utility Screen Menus

4.3.1.1. File Menu

The following selections are available from the File menu (Figure 57).

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Figure 57. File Menu.

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Also, the Configuration Utility toolbar below the menu bar has icon buttons as shortcuts for frequently used menu
items. Either method performs the same function.

 Save

(Ctrl + S)

Saves the Config file in the Destination directory with the same file name. If the file already exists in the Destination
directory, the prompt asks to overwrite the file. All new settings are saved.

 Save File As Another Name

(Ctrl + A)

1. From the File menu, select ‘Save As’ or click the icon.

2. The File Save dialog box is displayed. The Config file name can be formed by appending the truck_id, current
time, and date to the default name or by typing in the desired new file name. Select ‘Save’ or press <Enter>.
This saves the current settings to the file.

Select ‘Exit’ to exit Configuration Utility. If the changed file has not been saved, prompts appear that take the user
through the Save process.

4.3.1.2. Windows Menu

The following selections are available from the Windows menu (Figure 58). Select ‘Close’ to close the active file
and ‘Close All’ to close all displayed screens.

Select ‘App Home’ to return focus to the Config Menu (refer to Item 1, Figure 56).

Select ‘Cascade’ to view multiple Config screens or ‘Tile’ to view them simultaneously.

Icon buttons and descriptions of other Windows options are as follows:

 Next

(Ctrl + .)

Brings the next active screen to the front.

 Previous

(Ctrl + ,)

Brings the previously active screen to the front.

 Choose Another File

(Ctrl + F)

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Figure 58. Windows Menu.

Use ‘Select Truck CFG File’ or click on the Target icon to return to the Truck Configuration Utility File Selection
(Figure 51) screen to select a different Configuration file.

If changes have been made to the current file, the prompt will ask to save them.

 Menu Browser

(Ctrl + B)

Hides or displays the Config menu browser.

4.3.1.3. Changed Windows Menu

The screens that have been changed during the current session are available from the Changed Windows menu
(Figure 59).

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Figure 59. Changed Windows Menu.

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4.3.1.4. Help
On–line help for the Configuration Utility (Screen Help, Ctrl + H) is provided for the screens described in the follow-
ing sections.

Holding the mouse cursor over an item also displays Help information.

4.3.2. Truck Configuration Screen

This screen (Figure 60) displays an example of an informational screen that provides pertinent identifying and op-
erating data for the truck chosen. It gives critical engine specifications, gear ratio, and torque limits. For quick refer-
ence, the major components are identified for this model and truck configuration.

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Figure 60. Truck Configuration Screen.

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4.3.3. Set GE/OEM Options Screen

This functional screen (Figure 61) is an example of an input screen where the user can change truck configuration
parameters. For the specific truck or series of trucks chosen, only those options which have been authorized and
activated can be set or changed. To change the option setting, either click the left mouse cursor in the desired box
(outlined in red on the left of screen) or use the Tab key to scroll continuously down through the boxes.

Change the setting by deleting the existing setting. Press an arrow key (or any key) to delete the existing content.
Type the new setting, or simply type over the existing data. Press <Enter> to enter the modified setting. The box color
changes from white to blue (as shown), indicating that it has been changed. It will remain blue for the present session
until the file is saved.

NOTE: Numbers typed in the boxes are not changed until they are saved by pressing <Enter>.

If a parameter is out of limits, a warning message appears. Click OK or press <Enter> to return to the Options
screen and correct the option setting.

To keep the changes made to the GE/OEM Options settings, the file must be saved. Click on File and Save. Pop–
up messages notify the user that the changed parameters have been saved, and offer other Save options.

Holding the mouse cursor over an item displays Help information for that item, as shown on Figure 61.

5. PASSWORD UTILITY
5.1. STARTING THE PASSWORD UTILITY

From the Start menu (Figure 62), select Programs – GEOHVPTU x.x – Password Admin Vx.x to start the Pass-
word Utility. x.x represents the software version.

NOTE: A default set of passwords is available from GE. Contact GE or the OEM to obtain appropriate
password.

Enter a valid password in the pop–up and click OK. The Password Maintenance Screen appears. Use the Pass-
word Menu in the following section to create new passwords or perform other password functions.

5.2. PASSWORD MENU

The Password Maintenance screen (Figure 63) displays the Password Tree (1) at the upper left. The root or parent
password for the current login is shown with all the logins created through it. These are called the child passwords.
Logins created by any of the child passwords are not shown.

The Group Names (row) /Truck Type (column) matrix area (4) shows the privileges given with the currently se-
lected password. If a box is checked it means that the password has the privileges for that truck type. The user cannot
check a box that has not been given access for the login password.

The Password Menu (2) is in the form of control buttons. The Tab key and <Enter> or the mouse cursor can be
used to select and execute the buttons. The button descriptions and functions are in the following paragraphs.

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Figure 61. Set GE/OEM Options Screen.

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Figure 62. Start Menu – Password Utility.

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Figure 63. Password Maintenance Screen.

5.2.1. New
1. Click New to bring up the New Password Request dialog box (Figure 64). Type in the new password and then
type its description. This will appear in the description pane (3) in the lower left for the password selected in the
Password Tree.

2. Click OK to create the new password in the Password Tree. An error message appears for a blank or password
already in use. The new password inherits the privileges of its root by default. Any of these privileges can be
changed as a subset of the root before saving the new password.

NOTE: The Password Group names currently in use and their access descriptions are found in Table 5.
Truck Types and their descriptions are found in Table 6.

5.2.2. Save

Click Save to save the password and its associated privileges to the password file. Any changes or additions made
while in the Password Utility must be saved to make them permanent.

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5.2.3. Rename

Click Rename to bring up the Change Password dialog box (Figure 65) to change a password and its associated
privileges if desired. A new description may also be entered for the new password name. If the privileges are not
changed the new password retains the same privileges as the old password name. Click Save to save the changed
password.

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Figure 64. New Password Dialog. Figure 65. Change Password Dialog.

5.2.4. Delete

Click Delete to delete the selected password and its associated privileges from the Password Tree. Click Save to
make the password deletion permanent. Again, any changes made while in the Password Utility must be saved to
make them permanent.

5.2.5. Re–login

Click Re–login to enter the Password Utility with a different password. Enter a valid password in the pop–up and
click OK. The Password Maintenance Screen (Figure 63) again appears.

5.2.6. Exit

Click Exit to immediately exit the Password Utility. If any changes or additions have not been saved, a prompt
appears to allow the user to save or discard them before exiting.

5.2.7. Clear–All

Click to empty all the checkboxes for the currently selected password node.

NOTE: Clicking the column head will empty all the checkboxes for that column. Clicking on the row
name will empty all the checkboxes for that row.

5.2.8. Set–All

Click to check all the checkboxes that are allowed access for the currently selected password node.

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NOTE: Clicking the column head will fill all the allowed checkboxes for that column. Clicking on the row
name will fill all the allowed checkboxes for that row.

5.2.9. Help

This option provides detailed on–line help for all functions of the Password Menu.

TABLE 5. PASSWORD GROUP NAMES (ROWS) CURRENTLY IN USE.

Group Name Description
TRAINING Allows Off–line training mode
DTM Allows access to ‘Dumb Terminal Monitor’ which launches a
Hyperterm session.
OEM_CFG_TOOL Allows configuration tool access at the OEM level. Enables
the ability to change OEM options.
MINE_CFG_TOOL Allows access to the configuration tool at the Mine level.
OEM_KMS Allows access to OEM specific features for KMS.
OEM_UNITRIG Allows access to OEM specific features for Unit Rig.
OEM_EUCLID Allows access to OEM specific features for Euclid.
OEM_LIEBHERR Allows access to OEM specific features for Liebherr.
AUTONOMOUS Allows access to Autonomous features.
GE_FIELD Allows access to GE Field Service functions.
GE_ENGINEER Allows access to GE Engineering functions.
PROGRAM_PANELS Allows access to the software download program.
RESET_GE_STATS Allows the entire statistical area to be reset.
CHANGE_PARAMS Allows system parameters to be temporarily modified.

TABLE 6. TRUCK TYPES (COLUMNS) CURRENTLY IN USE.

Truck Types Description
DC Statex III
DCT Statex III Trolley
DC44 Statex III Enhanced (144)
DC44T Statex III Enhanced (144) Trolley
SP1 – SP4 DC Spares
AC15 AC Control – 150 Ton – KG527
AC24 AC Control – 240 Ton – KG531
AC27e AC Control – 2700 HP Enhanced – KG526Cx
AC27 AC Control – 2700 HP – KG498
AC35 AC Control – 3500 HP – KG526
SP 7 – SP25 AC Spares

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