Milton CAT 994F - Manual (Page 12)

For the operator. VIMS system
establishes a two-way communication
between the operator and the machine.
Real-time machine information allows
the operator to make informed decisions
that directly affect their safety, machine
availability, and ultimately the
productivity of the mine.
Maintenance. VIMS system provides
maintenance personnel an overview
of operator and machine performance.
This allows maintenance managers and
technicians the information necessary
to maximize component life, reduce
catastrophic failures, minimize
unscheduled downtime and improve
a mine’s asset management.
Production. VIMS system collects the
information a manager needs to
determine equipment usage, future
machine requirements, personnel
performance, and productivity levels.
Payload information can also be used
as an accounting tool, an indicator of
cycle time efficiency and truck over
loading or under loading.
Integrated System Monitoring. Sensors
located throughout the machine systems
enable VIMS system to quickly exchange
and monitor information from all machine
systems for efficient, high performance
operation.
Advanced Diagnostics. VIMS system
simplifies troubleshooting, reduces
downtime and lowers operating costs
by identifying abnormal conditions
before they cause extensive damage.
Data Access. Monitoring and diagnostic
information is stored on-board until
it can be downloaded for analysis.
Data can be accessed through the
message center, transmitted via
optional radio and downloaded onto
a computer for detailed analysis.
Machine Management. Maintenance
and Production personnel can download
data and generate reports for better
machine management. Data can be used
to improve effectiveness of scheduled
maintenance programs, maximize
component life, improve machine
availability, increase production and
lower operating costs.
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Vital machine information at your fingertips.
VIMS™ Vital Information Management System
VIMS
PC
VIMS
ET
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1 Gauge Cluster
2 Message Center and Keypad
3 ADEM III Engine Control Module
4 CAT Data Link
5 Action Alarm
6 Action Lamp
7 Radio System (optional)
8 Data Port (VIMS-PC)
9 Service Lamp
10 Diagnostic Connector (ET)
11 Transmission ECM
12 Implement
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