Monitoring Systems Warning Category Levels The Monitoring System

Monitoring Systems

Warning Category Levels The Monitoring System provides three warning categories. The first warning category requires machine system attention. The second warning category requires a change to machine operation or the performance of maintenance to the system. The third warning category requires immediate shutdown of the machine. Warning Category 1 Only the alert indicator comes on. This category alerts the operator that the machine system needs attention. Warning Category 2 The alert indicator and the action light come on. This category requires a change in machine operation. The digital display area will display a message. If action is required, an instruction will be listed. Warning Category 2 S The alert indicator and the action light come on and the action alarm sounds at a steady rate. This category requires an immediate change in machine operation. The digital display area will display a message. Warning Category 3 The alert indicator and the action light come on and the action alarm sounds at a pulse rate. This category requires immediate shutdown of the machine to prevent injury or death. This category requires immediate shutdown of the machine to prevent severe damage to the machine. The display will display a message. If action is required, the instruction will be listed. 2

Functional Test • When you turn the engine start switch from the OFF position to the ON position, the Caterpillar Monitoring System will perform an automatic self-diagnostic test. • The self-diagnostic test verifies that the gauges, alert indicators, and alarms are operating correctly. • The gauges must go to the far right positions. All alert indicators must come on momentarily. All segments of the LCD display must come on momentarily. The action alarm must sound. 3