SEBU7012-08

July 2003

Operation and
Maintenance
Manual
Payload Control System
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Important Safety Information

Most accidents that involve product operation, maintenance and repair are caused by failure to
observe basic safety rules or precautions. An accident can often be avoided by recognizing potentially
hazardous situations before an accident occurs. A person must be alert to potential hazards. This
person should also have the necessary training, skills and tools to perform these functions properly.
Improper operation, lubrication, maintenance or repair of this product can be dangerous and
could result in injury or death.
Do not operate or perform any lubrication, maintenance or repair on this product, until you have
read and understood the operation, lubrication, maintenance and repair information.
Safety precautions and warnings are provided in this manual and on the product. If these hazard
warnings are not heeded, bodily injury or death could occur to you or to other persons.
The hazards are identified by the “Safety Alert Symbol” and followed by a “Signal Word” such as
“DANGER”, “WARNING” or “CAUTION”. The Safety Alert “WARNING” label is shown below.

The meaning of this safety alert symbol is as follows:

Attention! Become Alert! Your Safety is Involved.
The message that appears under the warning explains the hazard and can be either written or
pictorially presented.
Operations that may cause product damage are identified by “NOTICE” labels on the product and in
this publication.
Caterpillar cannot anticipate every possible 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 used,
you must satisfy yourself that it is safe for you and for others. You should also ensure that the
product will not be damaged or be made unsafe by the operation, lubrication, maintenance or
repair procedures that you choose.
The information, specifications, and illustrations in this publication are on the basis of information that
was available at the time that the publication was written. The specifications, torques, pressures,
measurements, adjustments, illustrations, and other items can change at any time. These changes can
affect the service that is given to the product. Obtain the complete and most current information before
you start any job. Caterpillar dealers have the most current information available.

When replacement parts are required for this

product Caterpillar recommends using Caterpil-
lar replacement parts or parts with equivalent
specifications including, but not limited to, phys-
ical dimensions, type, strength and material.

Failure to heed this warning can lead to prema-

ture failures, product damage, personal injury or
death.
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents
Foreword ................................................................. 4

Operation Section
Payload Control System Features .......................... 6

System Setup Options ............................................ 8

System Operation ................................................. 17

Reference Information Section

Reference Materials .............................................. 25

Index Section
Index ..................................................................... 26
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Foreword

Foreword Maintenance
The maintenance section is a guide to equipment
Literature Information care. The Maintenance Interval Schedule (MIS) lists
the items to be maintained at a specific service
This manual should be stored in the operator’s interval. Items without specific intervals are listed
compartment in the literature holder or seat back under the "When Required" service interval. The
literature storage area. Maintenance Interval Schedule lists the page
number for the step-by-step instructions required to
This manual contains safety information, operation accomplish the scheduled maintenance. Use the
instructions, transportation information, lubrication Maintenance Interval Schedule as an index or "one
information and maintenance information. safe source" for all maintenance procedures.
Some photographs or illustrations in this publication
show details or attachments that can be different Maintenance Intervals
from your machine. Guards and covers might have
been removed for illustrative purposes. Use the service hour meter to determine servicing
intervals. Calendar intervals shown (daily, weekly,
Continuing improvement and advancement of monthly, etc.) can be used instead of service hour
product design might have caused changes to your meter intervals if they provide more convenient
machine which are not included in this publication. servicing schedules and approximate the indicated
Read, study and keep this manual with the machine. service hour meter reading. Recommended service
should always be performed at the interval that
Whenever a question arises regarding your occurs first.
machine, or this publication, please consult your
Caterpillar dealer for the latest available information. Under extremely severe, dusty or wet operating
conditions, more frequent lubrication than is
specified in the maintenance intervals chart might
Safety be necessary.
The safety section lists basic safety precautions. In Perform service on items at multiples of the original
addition, this section identifies the text and locations requirement. For example, at every 500 service
of warning signs and labels used on the machine. hours or 3 months, also service those items listed
under every 250 service hours or monthly and every
Read and understand the basic precautions listed 10 service hours or daily.
in the safety section before operating or performing
lubrication, maintenance and repair on this machine.
California Proposition 65 Warning
Operation Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents
are known to the State of California to cause cancer,
The operation section is a reference for the new birth defects, and other reproductive harm.
operator and a refresher for the experienced
operator. This section includes a discussion of Battery posts, terminals and related accessories
gauges, switches, machine controls, attachment contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands
controls, transportation and towing information. after handling.
Photographs and illustrations guide the operator
through correct procedures of checking, starting, Certified Engine Maintenance
operating and stopping the machine.
Proper maintenance and repair is essential to
Operating techniques outlined in this publication are keep the engine and machine systems operating
basic. Skill and techniques develop as the operator correctly. As the heavy duty off-road diesel engine
gains knowledge of the machine and its capabilities. owner, you are responsible for the performance
of the required maintenance listed in the Owner
Manual, Operation and Maintenance Manual, and
Service Manual.
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Foreword

It is prohibited for any person engaged in the 3. Check Character (character 9)

business of repairing, servicing, selling, leasing, or
trading engines or machines to remove, alter, or 4. Machine Indicator Section (MIS) or Product
render inoperative any emission related device or Sequence Number (characters 10-17). These were
element of design installed on or in an engine or previously referred to as the Serial Number.
machine that is in compliance with the regulations
(40 CFR Part 89). Certain elements of the machine Machines and generator sets produced before First
and engine such as the exhaust system, fuel Quarter 2001 will maintain their 8 character PIN
system, electrical system, intake air system and format.
cooling system may be emission related and should
not be altered unless approved by Caterpillar. Components such as engines, transmissions,
axles, etc. and work tools will continue to use an 8
Machine Capacity character Serial Number (S/N).

Additional attachments or modifications may exceed

machine design capacity which can adversely
affect performance characteristics. Included would
be stability and system certifications such as
brakes, steering, and rollover protective structures
(ROPS). Contact your Caterpillar dealer for further
information.

Caterpillar Product Identification

Number
Effective First Quarter 2001 the Caterpillar Product
Identification Number (PIN) will change from 8
to 17 characters. In an effort to provide uniform
equipment identification, Caterpillar and other
construction equipment manufacturers are moving
to comply with the latest version of the product
identification numbering standard. Non-road
machine PINs are defined by ISO 10261. The new
PIN format will apply to all Caterpillar machines and
generator sets. The PIN plates and frame marking
will display the 17 character PIN. The new format
will look like the following:

g00751314
Illustration 1

Where:

1. Caterpillar’s World Manufacturing Code

(characters 1-3)

2. Machine Descriptor (characters 4-8)

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Operation Section
Payload Control System Features

Operation Section A brief description of the calibration procedure

is provided in this manual. See Operation and
Maintenance Manual, “System Calibration” for
information on the calibration procedure.
Payload Control System
Features i01899846

Weighing Material
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SMCS Code: 7494
General Information
Note: In order to obtain an accurate weight, make
SMCS Code: 7494 sure that the pins are lubricated on the lift arm
linkage. The hydraulic oil is warmed up to the
Introduction normal operating temperature.

The Payload Control System (PCS) is an advanced In order to weigh a bucket of material, lift a loaded
electronic computer system. The system will provide bucket. The bucket should be racked back fully.
an accurate weight of the material that was loaded Move the lift lever smoothly into the full detent
by your wheel loader. Using the PCS will ensure position. The loaded bucket will be weighed as the
proper weights for the customer. The PCS will bucket travels through the upper lifting range. As
prevent the risk of overloading a truck. the bucket is being weighed, the top line of the
display will show “WEIGH”. The bottom line will
The PCS will interface with an IBM compatible show dashes.
personal computer. This will provide the capability
to analyze productivity. When weighing is completed, the top line will show
the weight of the bucket. If the operator lifts a
This manual is intended as an operator’s guide to significantly larger load that exceeds the calibration
the basic functions of the Payload Control System. weight by 50%, the message “MAX” will appear
on the display. If this message appears, dump
Read this manual completely before using the some material from the bucket and lift again. If the
Payload Control System. “MAX” message appears repeatedly, recalibration
is required.

See Operation and Maintenance Manual, “System

Calibration” for information on recalibration. The
weight will be displayed in the selected units. The
possible units are shown below.

• US Tons
• Metric Tons
• Lb X 1000
The bottom line of the display will show the
accumulated weight of the truck. This weight is from
Illustration 2 g00447811 the last time “STORE” or “CLEAR” was pressed.
Payload Control System (1).
The rpm of the engine should be kept constant
through the lifting range. Avoid directional shifting or
Getting Started harsh turning in order to ensure accurate weighing.

The Payload Control System should be properly Note: If the lift system has been idle for more than 4
installed in the wheel loader. The PCS should hours, the error message “LIFT BUCKET 10 TIMES”
be calibrated for the wheel loader. See Service will appear on the display when the operator lifts
Manual, SENR6614, “Payload Control System the bucket.
(PCS)” for information on installation and calibration
procedures. See Operation and Maintenance Manual, “Normal
Weighing Mode” for information on the error
message.
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Operation Section
Payload Control System Features

i00879134 Next Function Key

General Keypad Operations The “NEXT FUNCTION” key is used in the setup
and service modes. This key is used in order to
SMCS Code: 7494 advance to additional functions.
You should understand the basic usage of the
keypad before operation. This will help you use Menu Basics
the Payload Control System for the first time. The
numeric keys serve two purposes. Select a function from the menu. The title of the
function is shown on the display. The current
(1) Provide the entry of data. function is then displayed on the top line and
underlined.
(2) Provide access to other functions.
Press the “SCROLL” key. All of the available
See Operation Manual, “Keypad Modes and functions will be shown. Only the currently selected
Functions” for more information on the available function will be underlined.
functions.
Press the “SCROLL” key in order to select a new
option. Press the “SCROLL” key until the desired
Clear Key option is shown on the top line. When the desired
option is shown, press the “STORE” key. The
The “CLEAR” key is used for three purposes. function will be shown for one second. The function
will be underlined. This will be shown before the
• The “CLEAR” key is used in order to erase an system advances.
entry.
Pressing the “NEXT FNCTN” key will advance the
• The “CLEAR” key is used in order to exit from system. The system will advance only if the current
a function. selection is the active selection. Press the “CLEAR”
key if the current selection is not active. Press the
• The “CLEAR” key is used in order to correct a “CLEAR” key in order to return to the currently
numerical error that was made. active selection.
Press the “CLEAR” key in order to clear a mistake
that was made during the entry of data. Enter the
correct information or press the “CLEAR” key again
in order to exit from the current menu.

“Store” Key
The “STORE” key is used in order to complete
functions. The “STORE” key is used in order to
complete the entry of numerical data. The “STORE”
key is used in order to complete the selections of
menus. The “STORE” key will also store the data in
permanent memory.

Press the “STORE” key in order to complete a

numeric entry when the display shows your desired
entry. This will complete the current function. The
system will then proceed to the next step.

“Scroll” Key
The “SCROLL” key is used when multiple selections
are available. Press the “SCROLL” key in order to
advance to the next option. The display is reset
to the top of the menu if the end of the menu is
reached.
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Operation Section
System Setup Options

System Setup Options

i01899921

Operator Setup Functions

SMCS Code: 7494
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System Setup Options

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Illustration 3
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Operation Section
System Setup Options

Note: The underlined settings for each menu item • Spanish

reflect the factory default setting.
• Swedish
Press the “SETUP” key or press the “NEXT FNCTN”
key. This will activate the menu that is used for • Norwegian
setup. Press these keys from the normal weigh
mode or from the standby modes. All of the setups “Scroll Speed” Menu
that are described are stored in permanent memory.
The setups will remain active until the setups are The menu allows the operator to select the scroll
changed. speed for the message display. The scroll speeds
are listed below.
Setup for the Operator
• Slowest
A security password is not required for changing
the setup. • Slow

ID of the Operator • Normal (Default)

This is an optional numerical input. This allows • Fast

the operator to enter a number that is used for
identification. This information is recorded with the • Fastest
information for the truck. This information is also
printed on the “tickets” for the trucks. This function i01900143
expects a numeric input from 0 to 99999. This
function is turned on from the setup of the owner. Owner Setup Functions
See Operation and Maintenance Manual, “Owner
Setup Functions” for more information. SMCS Code: 7494

“Units” Menu The owner setup menu and the owner setup
functions are located at the end of the operator
This menu allows the selection of the units that are setup menu. These menus are protected by a
used for the weight on the display. There are three password. The owner setup menu has functions
different units that are available. that will be set one time in most cases. This is
usually done during the delivery of the machine.
The functions need to be set for the date and the
• US Tons time. These functions are the first options after the
password.
• Metric Tons
• Lb X 1000 Password
US Tons is the default setting. If “tickets” are printed, Access to the owner setup functions is protected
the “tickets” will be printed in the same units that by a password.
are on the display.
Note: The default password is 12345. This is the
“Language” Menu password that was set at the factory. Enter the
password and press the “STORE” key in order to
The language for the display is controlled by access the owner setup functions. The password
this function. There are eight languages that are can be modified to a specific password for the
available. owner.

• English (Default) Setting the Time and the Date

• German The month and the day will be displayed on the top
line. The hour and the minute will be displayed on
• French the bottom line. The digits for the hour will flash.

• Portuguese Press the digits for the hour or press the “SCROLL”
key. This will allow you to advance one hour at a
• Italian time. Press the “STORE” key in order to set the
hours.
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System Setup Options

Note: The time is always set in a 24 hour period. The message “SHOW WEIGH END-STORE” will
The time that is used is military time. 1:00 pm = be displayed until the lift arms are moved from
13:00 hours the current range. The height of the lift arm will be
displayed on the bottom line. The bottom line will not
The digits for the minutes will flash. Press the digits flash when the lift arms are above the current range.
for the minute or press the “SCROLL” key. This will
allow you to advance one minute at a time. Press If the selected range is not valid, an error message
the “STORE” key in order to set the minutes. that describes the problem will be displayed. The
procedure that is used for setting the weigh range
The abbreviation for the month will flash. Press the will be started again. No permanent change will be
“SCROLL” key in order to scroll through the months. made until both of the settings have been stored.
Then press the “STORE” key. There are three limitations on the weigh range.

The day will flash. Press the digits for the day or (1) The total range of at least 15% of the travel of
press the “SCROLL” key in order to advance one the lift arm is recommended.
day at a time. Press the “STORE” key in order to
set the date. (2) The initial setting of more than 15% is
recommended.
The year will flash. Enter the year and press the
“STORE” key. (3a) The setting of less than 95% is recommended
for the end.
Note: The year must be between 1995 and 2176.
Use the clock set function in order to advance the (3b) The setting of at least 30% or more is
year from 1900 to 2000. This should be done as recommended for the weigh range.
soon as possible after 31 December 1999. This is
required for software package 2.06 or earlier. Note: The person that is setting the range should
understand the negative effects of improperly
Press the “NEXT FNCTN” key in order to skip setting setting the weigh range. The weigh range should
the time. If only the hours need to be set use the be in the area of the smoothest operation.
following procedure.
Setting the weigh range too low
1. Set the hour.
Setting the weigh range too low may cause
2. Press the “STORE” key. excessive reweigh indications and poor weighing
accuracy. This is because of situations of manual
3. Press the “NEXT FNCTN” key. breakout. This is also due to shifting the transmission
from reverse to forward.
Setting the Weigh Range
Setting the weigh range too high
If the current range is acceptable, press the
“NEXT FNCTN” key in order to skip this operation. Setting the weigh range too high may cause
excessive reweigh indications. Do not set the weigh
This function allows you to customize the weigh end at the maximum lift height. This will cause a
range for the particular application. It may be reweigh.
preferable to lower the default weigh range for
loading hoppers. The default weigh range is 50% to Height Considerations
80% of the height of the lift arm. This range works
well in most cases. The distance of the lift range from the bottom to the
top should be kept as big as possible. This will allow
The message “SHOW WEIGH BEGIN-STORE” will changes in the lifting technique of the operator.
be displayed on the top line. The current height of
the lift arm is displayed on the bottom line. The Setting a narrow weigh range
current height of the lift arm is displayed in percent
of maximum lift height X 10. If the arms are above Setting a narrow weigh range may lead to poor
the current setting, the bottom line will flash. Press accuracy. This is due to the limited number of data
the “STORE” key in order to temporarily save the samples.
location of the new beginning. Press the “STORE”
key in order to advance to the setting for the weigh Note: A weigh range of at least 30% or more is
ending position. The arms must be above 15% for recommended.
the weigh begin setting.
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System Setup Options

Machine Identification Printer

This option will allow the input of an identification This menu allows the selection of the brand of
number. This number will be printed on all tickets. printer. Currently, the only supported printers are
This number will be used in order to identify data the Comtec and the Radix printers. However, any
that is loaded to another computer. standard ASCII printer with a serial interface will
work. Select the Radix printer in order to use
Tickets Menu symbols when other languages are selected. The
printer must be connected to the Payload Control
System. The printer must be activated when the
This menu enables the selection of either zero, one,
two, or three tickets to be printed automatically printer menu is used. Use the “SCROLL” key in
order to locate the correct printer and press the
when the “STORE” key is pressed. Even if the zero
“STORE” key. The “STORE” key must be pressed
tickets is selected, single tickets can still be printed
by pressing the “PRNT” key after the “STORE” key when the printer is used for the first time. The name
of the printer will be underlined if the printer is the
is pressed and before any additional weights are
active choice.
taken.

AUTO Truck ID Re-Zero “Re-Zero On / Re-Zero Off”

The function periodically reminds the operator to
This menu enables the automatic operation of the
Truck ID when the “STORE” key is pressed. This “RE-ZERO”, when the function is activated. The
menu also disables the automatic operation of message advises the operator to “RE-ZERO”. If
the message appears at an inconvenient time, the
the Truck ID when the “STORE” key is pressed.
When the menu is enabled, the operator will be message can be cleared for two minutes. The
automatically prompted for the identification of the message will reappear again until the “RE-ZERO”
button is pressed by the operator.
truck that was just loaded. When this option is
disabled, identification of the truck must be entered
before storing the Truck weight. When the machine first starts up the message
“RE-ZERO” will be frequently displayed. As the
machine warms up the message will appear less
Operator ID frequently.

This option allows you to input an identification “RE-ZEROING” the bucket regularly, improves the
number of an operator. The number can be from 0 accuracy by compensating for changes associated
to 99999. This number will be printed on all tickets with pin lubrication, hydraulic oil temperature and
if this number is not zero. material carryback.

If this option is activated, the Identification of the

Operator is automatically enabled when the machine Velocity Check (0-10-65536)
is started. The identification of the operator is also
The menu monitors the lift speed in the weigh
the first mode in the Operator Setup Functions.
range. The number is set in terms of percent per
second times 10. When the lift speed exceeds the
Automatic Identification of the value in the menu, an error will occur.
Material Setting the threshold to a high number will make
This menu enables the automatic operation of the the PCS more tolerant to changes in the lift speed.
Material Identification function when the “STORE” Setting the threshold to a low number will make
key is pressed. This menu also disables the the PCS less tolerant to changes in the lift speed.
automatic operation of the Material Identification Changing the lift speed in the weigh range will
function when the “STORE” key is pressed. When adversely affect the ability of the PCS to calculate
the Material Identification function is enabled, an accurate payload.
the operator is automatically prompted for the
identification of the Material that was just loaded. The default number used provides a good balance
When the Material Identification function is disabled, between attaining good accuracy and allowing the
you must enter the identification of the material operator to achieve high productivity. The threshold
before you store the weight of the material. should be increased by small increments if the
operator is maintaining a constant lift speed and
is still receiving an excessive number of reweighs
associated with lift speed.
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System Setup Options

Note: If the threshold is set too high, the accuracy

can be decreased by allowing for operator
intervention during the weigh range. (Moving the
lift lever out of the detent position or changing the
engine speed.)

Start Of Lift (None / 5% / 10% / 15%)

The menu sets the amount of payload data that is
gathered before the bucket enters the weigh range.
The value is set as a percent of the full lift travel. The
value is relative to the bottom of the weigh range.

g00989880
Illustration 4
Sample Lift Range

Example – The lift range is set from 50% to 80% Setting this menu to a value of 1 will change one
and the “Start of Lift” is set to 10%. The PCS would digit on the display (30.2). Setting this menu to a
begin gathering data at the 40% point. value of 2 will change two digits on the display
(30.23).
The default setting of 10% provides sufficient lead
data so that PCS can obtain an accurate reading Skew Resolution (Low, Middle,
of the payload. Increasing this number to 15% will
provide slightly better accuracy. This will require High, None)
the operator to maintain a constant lift speed for a
larger part of the lift range. Decreasing this number The menu monitors the lift pressure during the
to 5% or “None” will reduce the lift range. This will weigh range. If the pressure changes excessively
adversely affect the accuracy. an error will occur.

Display Resolution (Auto, 1, 2)

The menu allows a convenient method for setting
the precision level in the Payload Control System.
The default setting for this function is “AUTO”.
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System Setup Options

This feature will help the operator develop • When the machine is hot the weight is too heavy.
good lifting techniques that will maintain loading
efficiency. This will allow the PCS to calculate • When the machine is cold the weight is too light.
an accurate payload. Setting the menu value to
“Middle”, “High”, or “None” will increase the tolerant The optimum number will be found if the coefficient
of the PCS. This will compensate for the machine is slowly adjusted over a period of a few weeks.
and the operator induced noise.
Method B
The operator can have excessive reweigh notices
from the “SKEW” menu due to issues with the Use a clicker box in order to change the Electronic
machine. The lift capability of some machines is so Monitoring System to “Mode 2”. Display the
erratic that the “Low” threshold can not be used. hydraulic oil temperature on the screen on gauge
When these conditions occur the “Skew Resolution” 3. Start the machine. Move the lift linkage but do
can be set to the “Middle” setting. If the PCS not warm up the hydraulic oil. Load several trucks.
is set to the “Middle” and the system continues Compare the weight of the PCS to the weight of
to flag excessive reweigh notices for the “Skew the scale. Record the hydraulic oil temperature.
Resolution”, then change the value to “High” but The machine should be at the normal operating
check the following. temperature. Load several trucks. Record the
hydraulic oil temperature, weight of the scale and
• The validity of the calibration weight of the PCS. Calculate the error of the PCS
by subtracting the weight of the PCS from the
• Pin or pin lubrication (problems) weight of the scale. Calculate the average error
by adding the errors and dividing by the number
• Operator technique of truck loads. Calculate the average temperature
by adding the hydraulic oil temperature for each
• Valve and pump problems lift and dividing by the number of truck loads. The
optimum coefficient can then be calculated with the
Note: The “Skew” should only be set to “High” or following formula.
“None” if high accuracy is not an issue.

Temperature Compensation
(0-65536)
The option allows you to compensate for changes
in the temperature of the hydraulic oil. The default
setting for this function is 0 or OFF. The Temperature Illustration 5
g00988693
Compensation requires some adjusting by the
service personnel.
Password
Setting the Temperature Compensation
This allows you to change the password. This will
Note: Temperature compensation must be turned replace the default password. This password is also
on before the machine is calibrated. Start with the used in order to limit access to the calibration mode.
number 12 for medium wheel loaders.
Note: Make sure that you record your new
There are several methods that are used to password. This password will be needed for
determine the optimum temperature compensation future calibrations and future changes. If the new
coefficient. password is lost, contact your Caterpillar dealer.

Method A

Monitor the machine daily. Lower the number under

the following conditions.

• When the machine is cold the weight is too heavy.

• When the machine is hot the weight is too light.
Raise the number under the following conditions.
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System Setup Options

i01901180 Calibration Steps

System Calibration Preliminary Procedures
SMCS Code: 7494
The following steps briefly describe the calibration
This mode allows the calibration of the sensor for procedure. A more detailed description is included
the lift arm. This mode allows the calibration of in the service manual. See Service Manual,
the weigh system. This mode is protected by the SENR6614, “Payload Control System (PCS)” for
password of the owner. Pressing the “CAL” key more information. The steps that are used for
will display the number of calibrations that have calibration will be shown on the display of the
been performed. The date of the last calibration will payload control system. For all calibration, the
then be displayed. The system will then request bucket must be in the fully tilted back position.
the password of the owner. To enter the calibration Warm up the machine. Ensure that the kickouts are
mode, enter the password of the owner. The default set for the maximum height.
password is 12345. This was set at the factory.
Press “STORE”. Pressing the “SCROLL” key will Note: Set the display for the weights before you
display the previous calibrations. Continue to press start the calibration. The display for the weights can
the “scroll” key in order to view earlier calibrations. be ENGLISH or metric.
When the word “End” is displayed, there are no
more previous calibrations. Note: The kickout should be adjusted in order to
ensure that weighing is completed prior to the start
Note: See Service Manual, SENR6614, “Payload of kickout.
Control System (PCS)” for more information on the
complete calibration procedure. Note: The 988G has an automatic tilt feature. This
tilts the bucket forward slightly at the top of the lift
If the zero function is used to compensate for range. This feature can interfere with the calibration.
changes then calibration should be performed Use the following procedure in order to place
whenever the average ambient air temperature the bucket in the proper position for calibration
changes 10 C (50 F). on the 988G only. This procedure can be used
for a full bucket or for an empty bucket. These
Note: The following service procedures will require instructions are not for setting the zero offset. For all
recalibration of the system. other machines, proceed directly to the calibration
procedure.
(1) Replacement of a Pressure Sensor
1. Lower the bucket to ground level. Fully rack
(2) Adjusting the position sensor or replacing the back the bucket.
position sensor
2. Lift the bucket to the maximum height. Hold the
(3) Replacement of the display unit lift lever for approximately five to ten seconds.
This will allow the automatic tilt feature to tilt the
(4) Replacing the components of the bucket or bucket forward slightly to the desired position.
replacing the components of the bucket control
linkage 3. Lower the bucket to the ground without changing
the position of the bucket. The bucket is now
(5) Recalibration should also be performed if the in the correct position for calibration. Do not
PCS is moved from one machine to another change the tilt position of the bucket for the
machine. remainder of the calibration. You may now
proceed with calibration.
(6) The software for the Payload Control System
is updated. Calibration Procedure
1. CALIBRATE THE LIFT ARM POSITION SENSOR.
This is the first step in the calibration. Place
the bucket on the ground. Fully rack back the
bucket. Press the “STORE” button. Then raise
the bucket to the highest possible position of the
lift arm and then press “STORE”. Acceptable
ranges for the lift arms at the lowest position are
from 6500 to 22000. Acceptable values with the
lift arm at the highest position are from 44500
to 61600.
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2. CALIBRATE AN EMPTY BUCKET. During this Note: It is very important to calibrate the system with
step, the operator will be instructed to lift an a load that is very close to the rated load. Do not
empty bucket. The bucket should be fully racked use a load that is too small. The operator will receive
back. The operator should lift the bucket at the message “MAX” during the weighing process, if
normal lifting speed. If the two lifts match closely, a larger load is used. If the message “MAX” appears
then the calibration will proceed to the next step. during the weighing process, dump some material
If the two lifts do not match, the operator will from the bucket and try again. If the message
be instructed to lift another bucket. This will be “MAX” repeatedly appears, recalibration is required.
repeated until two lifts match. The bucket should See Operation Manual, “System Calibration”.
be lifted with the lift control in the detent position.
The lift control should be moved smoothly into Note: Do not lose any loose material prior to
the detent position. determining the weight.

Note: Calibration should be done at normal 6. USE VELOCITY COMPENSATION IN ORDER

operating speed. TO CALIBRATE A FULL BUCKET. This step
requires the operator to lift the bucket eight times
3. CALIBRATE A FULL BUCKET. During this step, at engine rpm from 1000 to 2400. This is for
the operator will be instructed to lift a full bucket. software package 2.09 and 2.09R. Maintain the
Use a known weight or use a full bucket of required engine rpm as close as possible. If the
material. The bucket should be fully racked back. machine cannot attain the final engine speed
The operator should lift the bucket at normal that is requested, run at High Idle for this step.
lifting speed. If the two lifts match closely, then The lift lever should be smoothly moved from
the calibration will proceed to the next step. neutral to the detent position.
If the two lifts do not match, the operator will
be instructed to lift another bucket. This will be Note: If the message “LIFT SLOWER” appears
repeated until two lifts match. The bucket should after lifting the bucket eight times, lift the bucket
be lifted with the lift control in the detent position. at 1000 rpm. If the “LIFT SLOWER” message is
The lift control should be moved smoothly into still displayed, lift the bucket at 900 rpm, until the
the detent position. message “GOOD LIFT” comes on the screen.

Note: Calibration should be done at normal 7. ENTER THE WEIGHT OF THE FULL BUCKET
operating speed. . Enter the weight of the material that is in the
bucket. The system will wait at this point while
Note: Do not lose any loose material prior to the weight in the bucket is determined. The
determining the weight. electrical system should not be shut off prior
to entering the actual weight or the calibration
4. CALIBRATE THE EMPTY BUCKET STATIONARY. information will be lost.
Lower the lift arm below the start weigh point.
Then, raise the lift arm slowly. The distance to 8. ZERO THE EMPTY BUCKET. Empty the bucket.
the next stationary position will be shown on Tilt back the bucket. The operator should lift the
the bottom line of the display. When this value bucket at normal lifting speed. Press the “ZERO”
reaches zero, the top line of the display will key. This completes the calibration.
instruct the operator to STOP. The lift arms must
be held stationary until the system instructs 9. DETERMINE THE WEIGH RANGE. See Operation
the operator to raise the bucket into the next Manual, “Owner Setup Functions” for information
calibration point. Ten calibration points will be on setting the Weigh Range.
taken in the weigh range.

5. CALIBRATE THE FULL BUCKET STATIONARY.

Load the bucket. Use a known weight or use a
full bucket of material. The steps are identical to
the steps that are used for calibrating an empty
bucket.
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System Operation 3. Weighing should be performed on a flat surface.

Weighing material with the machine on a slope
will affect accuracy by changing the center of
i01900812 gravity of the load.

Normal Weighing Mode 4. Maintain a constant engine speed throughout

the weigh range. Changing the lift speed in the
SMCS Code: 7494 weigh range will affect the compensation of the
lift speed.
This is the default mode of the system. In this
mode, the top line displays the last bucket weight 5. Start the lift at the lowest available starting point.
in the selected units. The bottom line displays the
accumulated “TRUCK” weight. If the PCS is in 6. Move the lift lever smoothly into the detent
the “TARGET” mode, the weight needed to hit the position.
desired target weight of the truck.
7. The lift lever should be in the full detent position
The new bucket weights are added to the truck through the weigh range.
total by simply lifting the bucket through the weigh
range in a uniform manner with the lift lever in the 8. Move the kickout of the lift height well beyond
full detent position. the end of the weigh range.

Machine Considerations 9. When you load the truck watch for loss of
material.
DUE TO THE SIGNIFICANT VARIATION IN THE
VISCOSITY OF HYDRAULIC OIL, THE MACHINE 10. Set the machine’s ride control to AUTO or OFF if
HYDRAULICS SYSTEM SHOULD BE AT THE the machine is equipped with ride control.
NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE BEFORE
THE BEGINNING OF WEIGHING OPERATIONS. 11. Enable the “Re-Zero” function in the owner setup
functions.
In order for the Payload Control System to provide
accurate, reliable weights, your machine must be 12. Comply with the request for a “Re-Weigh” by
kept in good working order. Low hydraulic levels or the PCS.
poorly lubricated linkage pins will adversely affect
the weighing accuracy of the system. 13. Use consistent loads when multipass loading
is used to load trucks.
Lifting Techniques and 14. Keep the values of the lift (Velocity and Skew
Considerations Resolution) set as tight as possible. Keep the
start of the lift at 10% or 15%.
The operator should pay attention to the following
details during the lifting sequence. This can 15. The highest accuracy can be achieved when
significantly improve the overall weighing accuracy. the machine is stationary.

1. If the machine has been idle for more than 15 16. Configure the machine for a wide weigh range.
minutes, you should exercise the lift linkage A 30% weigh range (50% to 80%) is preferable.
several times in order to lubricate the pins.
The Payload Control System compensates for 17. Calibrate the machine at the same lift speed of
the changes in hydraulic oil temperature. The the operator.
PCS does not compensate for the linkage
that becomes stiff due to the lack of machine 18. The machine should be fully warmed up before
movement. The operator should perform ten you attempt a calibration.
empty lifts, by raising the bucket to full height
from the ground. This will exercise the pins and 19. A sudden movement of the machine will
the lift arms. This action will cycle the hydraulic adversely affect the accuracy of weighing. You
oil through the system. perform a directional shift during weighing.

2. Fully rack back the bucket before weighing. 20. Easing the lift lever from the center position to
the full detent position gradually can decrease
the oscillations in the hydraulic system. This will
decrease vibration, thus improving weighing
accuracy and repeatability.
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21. An uneven working area will affect weighing

accuracy.

22. The weigh range should be set to the smoothest

operating portion of the lifting cycle. See
Operator Manual, “Owner Setup Functions” for
more information.

Error and Warning Messages

Table 1
Error and Warning Messages
Payload Control System (Message) Cause Correction
“LOWER” The position of the bucket is too high in Lower the bucket until the “LOWER”
order to start the weighing. message disappears.
“RE-DO” Lift speed was too slow. Repeat the lift with increased engine
speed.
“REW-1” The lift paused in the weigh range. Repeat the lift and maintain constant
engine speed throughout the lift. Ensure
that the lift kickout is set above the end
of the weigh range.
“REW-2” Machine movement or bounce causes Repeat the lift. Use the following steps:
excessive pressure spikes. 1. Lower the start of the lift position
closer to the ground.
2. Hold the machine at a constant
engine RPM through the entire weigh
range.
3. Lift with a lower engine RPM
4. Lift with the lift lever in the DETENT
position
5. Ensure that the machine is not
moving at excessive speeds or over
rough ground.
6. Perform the lift while the machine is
in a stationary position. Perform the lift
with minimal motion of the machine.
“REW-3” Lift speed changed too much during the Repeat the lift with a more constant
lift. engine speed.
“REW-4” Lift was too slow. Repeat the lift with increased engine
RPM.
“Lift Bucket 10 Times” The machine has been idle for more Exercise the front linkage and warm
than 4 hours. up the hydraulic oil by performing a
minimum of 10 lifts.
“RE-ZERO PCS” This is an automatic reminder to 1. Lower the bucket to the ground.
“RE-Zero”. This will reduce errors that 2. Fully rack back the empty bucket to
are caused by pressure changes. the stops.
3. Raise the engine speed to the typical
lifting speed.
4. Gently pull the lift lever into the detent
position.
5. Maintain a constant engine speed
throughout the entire lift.
6. When the weight has been displayed,
press the “ZERO” button on the display.
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“Lower” Note: Press the “REWEIGH” button that is located

above the number 2 on the keypad before you
This message will appear on the screen if the perform a “REWEIGH”. The button is marked
bucket is stopped in the weight range. The operator “REW”. If you do not press the button the PCS will
should lower the bucket efficiently so that an count the lift twice.
accurate weight can be achieved. The Payload
Control System will not calculate a weight while the “REW-3”
“LOWER” message is displayed on the screen.
This message appears when the lift speed has
“RE-DO” changed by more than the threshold of the lift
speed. This error occurs because the operator
This message will appear when the lift speed is too lowers the engine speed during the lift. The “REW-2”
slow. The message only appears when an abnormal and “REW-3” features monitor most errors that
lifting condition has occurred. occur during the lift range.

Note: The operator should lower the bucket to a In order to correct this error, lower the bucket and
point below the start of the lift range. The operator then perform a smooth lift. In order for the operator
should repeat the lift. to achieve a smooth lift, the lift lever must be in the
detent position and the engine at a constant speed.
“REW-1”
Note: Press the “REWEIGH” button that is located
This message appears if the bucket stops moving above the number 2 on the keypad before you
during the “Start of Lift Range” or during “Weigh perform a “REWEIGH”. The button is marked
Range”. The message appears when the operator “REW”. If you do not press the button the PCS will
does not place the lift lever in the full DETENT count the lift twice.
position. The operator releases the lift lever before
the bucket has travelled completely through the “REW-4”
weigh range.
The message appears when the travel time through
In order to correct the error, lower the bucket to the weigh range is too long. The limit of the PCS
the ground. Perform a smooth lift. In order for the is no more than six seconds for the bucket to
operator to achieve a smooth lift, the lift lever travel through the weigh range. This error remains
must be in the detent position and the engine at in the software for special situations and for
a constant speed. troubleshooting purposes.

Note: Press the “REWEIGH” button that is located In order to correct this error, lower the bucket and
above the number 2 on the keypad before you then perform a smooth lift. In order for the operator
perform a “REWEIGH”. The button is marked to achieve a smooth lift, the lift lever must be in the
“REW”. If you do not press the button the PCS will detent position and the engine at a constant speed.
count the lift twice.
Note: Press the “REWEIGH” button that is located
“REW-2” above the number 2 on the keypad before you
perform a “REWEIGH”. The button is marked
This message appears when the motion of the “REW”. If you do not press the button the PCS will
machine or bounce causes pressure spikes. This count the lift twice.
will affect the accuracy of the payload. The “SKEW”
identifies excessive noisy lifts. The function then “Lift Bucket 10 Times”
flags the lifts as potential problems. Refer to the
Owner Setup Functions for additional information This message will appear when the following
on the “SKEW” function. scenario occurs.

In order to correct the error, lower the bucket to • The lift system has been idle for more than 4
the ground. Perform a smooth lift. In order for the hours.
operator to achieve a smooth lift, the lift lever
must be in the detent position and the engine at • For the first time, the bucket enters the “Start of
a constant speed. Lift” or “Weigh Range”.

This message reminds the operator to exercise the

linkage after the linkage has been idle.
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The operator should cycle ten full buckets of i01901510

material. Lift the buckets to the kickout. Dump the
buckets. Then return to the normal weigh mode. Keypad Modes and Functions
This is the best way to distribute grease across the
pins of the linkage and the hydraulic oil through SMCS Code: 7494
the system. The second option involves lifting a
full bucket of material ten times. The third option The Payload Control System has many functions.
involves lifting ten empty buckets from the ground to These functions are accessed through the keypad.
the KICKOUT position. The final option is pressing Many of the keys have a dual purpose of entering
the “CLEAR” button on the keypad. Then return to numbers and selecting a specific function. These
the normal weigh mode. keys can select a specific function when the
Payload Control System is in the NORMAL weigh
Note: The Payload Control System will provide mode or in the STANDBY mode. The NORMAL
the best results when the hydraulic oil is properly weigh mode shows the weight of the bucket and
circulated through the system and the pins are the truck weight. The STANDBY mode shows the
properly lubricated. time and the date. The Cat symbol is lighted in
both of these modes. All other modes remove this
symbol from the display.
“Re-Zero” (Payload Control System)
This reminds the operator to use the “Re-Zero”
function. Performing this function reduces the
errors that are caused by pressure changes. This
message can be cleared if the operator is in the
middle of loading trucks but the message will return
in two minutes. The message can be cleared many
times by the operator.

Note: Press the “CLEAR” button in order to store

the message.

Use the following steps in order to “Re-Zero”.

1. Lower the bucket to the ground. Fully rack back

the bucket.

2. Raise the engine speed to the typical lifting

speed.

3. Gently pull the lift lever into the detent position.

4. Maintain a constant engine speed throughout

the entire lift.

5. When the weight has been displayed, press the

“ZERO” button on the display.

Note: Performing the “Re-Zero” function on the

machine takes 6 to 8 seconds. This function is
important to achieving high accuracy.

g00450544
Illustration 6
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Reweigh Mode Excess Mode

The “REWEIGH” mode is entered by pressing the The Excess mode is entered by pressing the “EXC”
“REW” key. The “REWEIGH” mode is also entered key or the optional Excess button. The operator
by pressing the optional “REWEIGH” button. The must enter the “EXCESS” mode before performing
operator must enter the “REWEIGH” mode before excess weighing. The top line of the display will
the operator can reweigh the bucket or PCS will show the message “EXCES”. In this mode, a partial
count the lift twice. The top line of the display will bucket can be dumped into the truck. Tilt back the
show the message “REWEIGH”. The payload control bucket and then press the “EXC” key. The current
system will replace the previous bucket weight with weight of the bucket will be subtracted from the
a new bucket weight while the system is in this previous weight of the bucket. A new total of the
mode. The system will replace the previous weight truck will be shown.
of the truck with a new total of the truck.
This function can be repeated again. Dump some
You may lift the bucket again. The preferred method additional material, and then repeat the excess
is lower the bucket below the “Start to Lift” point. function. All excess weighing must be done with a
Then press the “REW” key in order to enter the fully tilted back bucket.
“REWEIGH” mode. Place the lift control lever into
the detent position in order to lift the bucket. Use a You may lift the bucket again. The preferred method
constant engine speed. Perform a smooth lift. is lower the bucket below the “Start to Lift” point.
Then press the “EXC” key in order to enter the
If a stationary position is used, the stationary “EXCESS” mode. Place the lift control lever into the
position must be above the begin weigh point. The detent position in order to lift the bucket. Use a
payload control system will return to the NORMAL constant engine speed. Perform a smooth lift.
weigh mode when the new weight has been taken.
The payload control system will return to the normal
Note: Lifting the bucket again is recommended weigh mode when the weight of the bucket has
after pressing the “REW” key. The reweigh mode is been subtracted from the weight of the truck.
more accurate than the stationary reweigh mode.
All weighing must be done with a fully tilted back The Excess mode can be aborted by pressing the
bucket. “CLEAR” key, the “EXC” key, or the optional Excess
button.
The reweigh mode can be aborted by pressing
the “CLEAR” key, the “REW” key, or the optional
“Reweigh” button.
Zero Function
The zero function is used in order to adjust for
Standby Mode changing weight of the bucket. As the bucket
begins to wear, the empty weight of the bucket will
The standby mode is entered by pressing the become a negative value.
“STBY” key. In this mode, the payload control
system shows the date and time. Weights will not Warm the machine to normal operating temperature.
be measured in this mode. Weigh an empty tilted back bucket. The engine
speed should be 2000 rpm. Press the “ZERO” key
Press the “CLEAR” key in order to resume the within thirty seconds. The weight of the bucket
normal weigh mode. Pressing any other function should be within 8% of the full weight of calibration
key will execute that function. . The new zero will be accepted. The message
“ZERO ACCEPTED” will be displayed on the top
Note: The “STBY” key can be used when the line if the new zero offset is accepted.
operator wishes to move to a different dump
location. The total weight will not be changed. Immediately weigh the empty bucket. The display
should read zero.

The message “WEIGH EMPTY, PRESS ZERO” will

be shown if the current empty weight of the bucket
was taken prior to thirty seconds. If the weight is
too large, the message “TOO HEAVY FOR ZERO”
will appear and the payload control system must
be recalibrated.
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Identification of the Truck Total Mode

A five digit number is used for identification of the The total mode is entered by pressing the “TOT”
truck. (0 to 99999). key in the normal mode. In this mode, the message
“TOTAL” is displayed on the top line. The total
This mode is entered by pressing the “TRK” key weight of all of the materials that have been loaded
while you are in the normal mode. The current truck since the previous total is shown.
will be displayed on the bottom line. A new truck can
be selected by entering a numerical identification To reset the total, enter 0 by using the “BRT / 0 ”
number. Press the “STORE” key in order to save the key. Press the “STORE” key. This will reset the totals.
new identification number of the truck. This mode
can be aborted by pressing the “CLEAR” key. Press the “PRNT” key while the total is displayed.
All of the loads of the trucks that are included in the
Identification of the Material total will be printed. The total mode can store data
for approximately 2500 trucks.
This mode is entered by pressing the “MAT” key
while you are in the normal mode. The currently This mode will automatically abort after several
seconds if no keys are pressed. This mode may
selected material will be displayed on the top line.
also be aborted by pressing the “CLEAR” key.
The index number of the material is displayed on
the bottom line.
Total of the Materials
A new material can be selected by using one of
two methods. The mode for total material is entered by pressing
the “MOT” key when you are in the normal mode.
(1) Enter the new number of the material. If you In this mode, the material will be displayed on the
have software package 2.04,2.05, or 2.06, you top line. The total for that material is displayed on
can enter 0 through 20. If you have software the bottom line. If no keys are pressed, all of the
package 2.07 you can enter 0 through 99. materials will be displayed for several seconds. The
You can also press the “SCROLL” key until normal mode will be resumed.
the desired material is displayed. Press the
“STORE” key. Enter the number 0 by using the “BRT / 0 ” key.
Press the “STORE” key while you are in the Total
(2) This mode will automatically abort after several mode. This will reset the total of materials.
seconds if no keys have been pressed. This
mode may also be aborted by pressing the Press the “SCROLL” key. This will stop the automatic
“CLEAR” key. scrolling. The system will not abort automatically.
You can then press the “SCROLL” key. This will
allow you to view each total. Press one of the
Target Weight of the Truck other numbered keys. This will stop the automatic
This mode is entered by pressing the “TRGT” key scrolling on the current material.
while you are in the normal mode. In this mode, the
Press the “PRNT” key while the total of material is
message “TRGT” will be displayed on the top line
and the current target weight will be displayed on displayed. This will print all of the loads of the trucks
that are included in that total.
the bottom line.

A new target weight can be entered by entering the This mode will automatically abort after several
appropriate digits and pressing the “STORE” key. seconds if no keys are pressed. This mode may
also be aborted by pressing the “CLEAR” key.
Enter zero by using the “BRT / 0 ” key. Press the
“STORE” key. This will reset the payload control Printing Tickets
system to normal weigh mode.
Press the “PRNT” key after a truck has been loaded.
This mode will automatically abort after several This will print single truck tickets. The previous truck
seconds if no keys are pressed. The mode may be tickets may be printed at any time until the “STORE”
aborted by pressing the “CLEAR” key. key is pressed for the next truck. Multiple tickets
may be printed by pressing the “PRNT” key more
than one time.
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Brightness To advance to the display mode for the Pressure

Sensor, press the “NEXT FNCT” key.
The display fades at night. You can adjust the
brightness to your preference by pressing the “BRT” Display for the Pressure Sensor (Head
key. You must be in the normal mode or in the
standby mode. The brightness will cycle through
End)
seven levels of brightness.
The current cylinder pressure is displayed in tenths
of a PSI.
Note: If you cannot read the display during sunlight,
press the “BRT” key several times.
To end this mode, press the “CLEAR” key.

Service Mode Pressing the “NEXT FNCT” key will return to the
display for the Position Sensor.
To enter the service mode, press the “SERV” key
while you are in the normal mode. The service mode Machines that are equipped with a pressure sensor
is automatically entered on powerup if the unit is not on the rod end of the cylinder will show the current
calibrated or other faults are present. pressure in the rod end in tenths of a PSI.

Display Faults i00882887

This mode is used to view any logged faults. If there Payload Control System/PC
are no faults, the top line will display “NO FAULTS”.
The mode will automatically advance to the Position Off-Board System
Sensor display.
SMCS Code: 7494
If there are faults, a message will be displayed
on the top line. The CID:FMI message will be The Payload Control System (PCS) currently stores
displayed on the bottom line. This information will truck load cycle data that can be transferred to
be alternated with the count for that fault. a personal computer (PC) for data analysis. The
system also provides the ability to modify the
If the fault is currently active then the “SERV CODE” material descriptions and ticket header information.
symbol will be illuminated. The information can be transferred from the
machine through a process called downloading.
If the currently displayed fault is NOT active, Downloading is done with a laptop computer
pressing the “CLEAR” key will remove the fault from (100% IBM compatible) using Caterpillar software
the log. If the fault is active, pressing the “CLEAR” packageJERD2161, and a connecting cable
key will advance to the next fault in the same 127-9797. The laptop computer will connect
manner as the “SCROLL” key. Press the “CLEAR” with the system using the connecting cable
key while the “END” message is displayed. You will 127-9797 with the M-S connector located in the
return to the normal mode. operators compartment in the cab of wheel loaders.
Approximately 2500 truck loads can be stored in
Pressing the “SCROLL” key will view other faults in the control.
the same log.
Note: For more information on the PCS/PC system,
Press the “SERV” key in order to exit this mode. refer to User Manual, JEBD3006.
Press the “NEXT FNCT” key in order to advance to
the Position Sensor display mode. At start up the display may scroll a warning
message “TRUCK DATA MEMORY **% FULL”,
where ** is 90, 98, and 100% full. The 100%
Display for the Position Sensor full warning will be repeated two times and then
the warning will be disabled until the data is
The units for the position sensor will be displayed downloaded to the PC. This warning will also appear
on the bottom line. The number may be from 2000
when a load is stored which causes the percent to
to 63000. Acceptable values with the lift arm at transition from 89 to 90 etc. If the on-board memory
the highest position are from 44500 to 61600. is full the latest data will continue to be stored. The
Acceptable values with the lift arm at the lowest
oldest truck data will be lost.
position are from 6500 to 22000.
Note: This warning cannot be disabled and will go
To end this mode, press the “CLEAR” key.
away.
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g00450803
Illustration 7
Character Table

The Payload Control System (PCS) will automatically

select the correct language character set if the
RADIX printer option is selected. The previous
special character table should be used in order to
translate from the old US character set used on the
PCS/PC to the desired language character.
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Reference Materials

Reference Information
Section

Reference Materials
i00903737

Caterpillar Reference Material

SMCS Code: 7494

The following literature can be obtained from any

Caterpillar dealer.

• Service Manual, SENR6614, “Payload Control

System (PCS)”

i00883706

Additional Reference Material

SMCS Code: 7494

SAE J754, “Nomenclature” This can normally be

found in the SAE handbook.

SAE J183, “Classification” This can normally be

found in the SAE handbook.

i01901617

Warranty Information
SMCS Code: 7494

Consult your Caterpillar dealer in order to obtain

warranty information.

May not be legal for trade. Consult your local

regulations.
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Index
A N

Additional Reference Material ............................... 25 Normal Weighing Mode ......................................... 17

Error and Warning Messages ............................ 18
Lifting Techniques and Considerations .............. 17
C Machine Considerations .................................... 17

Caterpillar Reference Material............................... 25

O

F Operation Section.................................................... 6
Operator Setup Functions ....................................... 8
Foreword.................................................................. 5 Setup for the Operator ...................................... 10
California Proposition 65 Warning ....................... 4 Owner Setup Functions ......................................... 10
Caterpillar Product Identification Number ............ 5 AUTO Truck ID ................................................... 12
Certified Engine Maintenance.............................. 4 Automatic Identification of the Material ............. 12
Literature Information........................................... 4 Display Resolution (Auto, 1, 2)........................... 13
Machine Capacity ................................................ 5 Machine Identification ........................................ 12
Maintenance ........................................................ 4 Operator ID ........................................................ 12
Operation ............................................................. 4 Password ..................................................... 10, 14
Safety................................................................... 4 Printer ................................................................ 12
Re-Zero “Re-Zero On / Re-Zero Off” ................. 12
Setting the Time and the Date ........................... 10
G Setting the Weigh Range ................................... 11
Skew Resolution (Low, Middle, High, None) ...... 13
General Information................................................. 6 Start Of Lift (None / 5% / 10% / 15%) ................ 13
Getting Started..................................................... 6 Temperature Compensation (0-65536) .............. 14
Introduction .......................................................... 6 Tickets Menu...................................................... 12
General Keypad Operations .................................... 7 Velocity Check (0-10-65536).............................. 12
Clear Key ............................................................. 7
Menu Basics ........................................................ 7
Next Function Key................................................ 7 P
“Scroll” Key........................................................... 7
“Store” Key ........................................................... 7 Payload Control System Features ........................... 6
Payload Control System/PC Off-Board System..... 23

I
R
Important Safety Information ................................... 2
Reference Information Section .............................. 25
Reference Materials .............................................. 25
K

Keypad Modes and Functions ............................... 20 S

Brightness.......................................................... 23
Excess Mode ..................................................... 21 System Calibration ................................................ 15
Identification of the Material............................... 22 Calibration Steps................................................ 15
Identification of the Truck ................................... 22 System Operation.................................................. 17
Printing Tickets .................................................. 22 System Setup Options............................................. 8
Reweigh Mode ................................................... 21
Service Mode..................................................... 23
Standby Mode.................................................... 21 T
Target Weight of the Truck ................................. 22
Total Mode ......................................................... 22 Table of Contents..................................................... 3
Total of the Materials.......................................... 22
Zero Function..................................................... 21
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Index Section

Warranty Information ............................................. 25

Weighing Material.................................................... 6
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Index Section
Product and Dealer Information
Note: For product identification plate locations, see the section “Product Identification Information” in the
Operation and Maintenance Manual.

Delivery Date:

Product Information
Model:

Product Identification Number:

Engine Serial Number:

Transmission Serial Number:

Generator Serial Number:

Attachment Serial Numbers:

Attachment Information:

Customer Equipment Number:

Dealer Equipment Number:

Dealer Information
Name: Branch:

Address:

Dealer Contact Phone Number Hours

Sales:

Parts:

Service:
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