SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ON PTU
CONVERSION PROCEDURE
When new GE software code is installed on the PTU to replace older versions of software, it will not contain the existing truck configuration data (overspeeds, serial numbers, option choices etc.) already in current truck files.
The Configuration Conversion Tool (“UPDATE CFG VERSION” option on the main menu) eliminates the need for any truck configuration data retyping. It will convert this truck data from the previous software release configuration files.
CONVERSION PROCEDURE
Use the following procedure to convert configuration files used with previous versions of software for use in the current version:
Search for old CFG filenames:
1. Select the previous software version by typing “oldge” at the DOS “C:>” prompt.
2. Select “TRUCK SETUP (CFG)” from the GE OHV STATEX III MENU and press [ENTER].
3. The cursor should be at number 1. Press [ENTER]. The screen shown in Figure 2-5 is a typical example. Make a list of the files listed on your screen.
NOTE: Refer to Figure 2-4 for an explanation of the elements of a GE file name. This information can be used to determine the release version of files stored on the PTU.
FIGURE 2-4. ELEMENTS OF A GE FILE NAME
E02016 2/02 Electrical Propulsion Components E2-27 4. Exit back to the GEOHV STATEX III Menu, use
the arrow keys to highlight “QUIT MENU” and press [ENTER] to return to DOS.
5. Open the main menu for the current software release by typing “gemenu3e” (or “gemenu” if using version 14 software) and press [ENTER]. The main menu (Figure 2-2) should appear. (Note the software release date in the menu title.)
Convert old CFG files for new software:
6. Select “UPDATE CFG VERSION” by typing [u] or move the cursor with the arrow keys and press [ENTER]. The screen shown in Figure 2-6 will appear.
7. Note there are four selections available. (The ver- sion 14 screen will not display “UPDATE v14.00 CFGS”.) Cursor to the desired operation and press [ENTER].
a. Select “UPDATE v12.10 STD CFGS” if using Enhanced version 1.00 to convert from ver- sion 12.10 on a truck without wet weather retard speed control.
b. Select “UPDATE v12.10 WWRSC CFGS” if using Enhanced version 1.00 to convert from version 12.10 on a truck with wet weather retard speed control.
c. Select “UPDATE v14.00 CFGS” to convert from version 14.00 software to Enhanced ver- sion 1.00.
d. Select “MAIN MENU” if not converting files.
For the following example, “UPDATE v12.10 STD CFGS” was selected and the screen in Figure 2-7 appears.
8. Note the screen shows a series of options labelled “F1” through “F9”, referring to the Function Keys [F1] through [F9] and provides a description of each.
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[F1] provides a Help Screen to assist you directly on the screen.•
[F2] names the new configuration file in column NEWCFG with the old configuration file name in column OLDCFG (only at the line where the cursor is).•
[F3] names the new configuration file with no con- figuration file name.•
[F4] creates a new configuration file with a new configuration file name (only at the line where the cursor is).•
[F5] creates multiple configuration files with new configuration file names for all files in the NEWCFG column.•
[F6] resets all new file names to their original OLDCFG names.•
[F7] sorts the old configuration files in the NEWCFG column by file names.•
[F8] sorts the old configuration files by their extensions.Note: The description of [F7] or [F8] will be capitalized, depending on which sort has been used.
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[F9] exits the Configuration Converter Tool and returns to the GEOHV Main Menu.E2-28 Electrical Propulsion Components 2/02 E02016 9. Note in Figure 2-7 the four columns headed by
“OLDCFG”, “OLDOEMCFG”, “NEWOEMCFG” and “NEWCFG.” These are described as follows:
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Files listed under “OLDCFG” are the old truck configuration files created by the mine using the previous software release which is displayed for possible conversion.•
Files listed under “OLDOEMCFG” are the old OEM files created by Komatsu and given to the mine to create the previous release configura- tion files.•
Files listed under “NEWOEMCFG” are the new OEM files created by Komatsu and given to the mine for the current software release version to create the new configuration files.•
Files listed under “NEWCFG” are the names of the new configuration files to be created by the Configuration Conversion Tool. The cursor is there, blinking in front of the first file name in the last column to indicate that the computer is ready to edit these file names. The numbers which precede each column heading indicate the number of different files listed.10. Note equal (=) signs appear at the beginning and the end of the first file name line, and follows the cursor up and down the list of files.
11. Using the RIGHT arrow key, move the cursor to the right. The cursor will fall under the first letter of the first file name in the last column. The UP, DOWN and LEFT arrow keys are now ineffective.
12. Type in the name for the new file over the old name. There is room for eight characters. If there are more letters in the old name than in the new, simply erase them using the space bar.
If an error is made in naming this file, the operation can be cancelled any time before [ENTER] is pressed by first pressing [ESC]. This returns the cursor to its origi- nal starting position where it can once again be moved with the arrow keys. A note to this effect is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Note the asterisk (*) which appears in front of the new name, and another asterisk appears in front of the col- umn heading when you begin typing. This means the file name is being changed, but the file has not yet been created. The asterisks disappear if [ESC] is pressed to cancel the renaming operation.
13. After the new name has been typed in, press [ENTER]. This records the new file name. Note the cursor moves back to its starting position at the left of the file name asterisk.
This operation can be cancelled, even after [ENTER] has been pressed by pressing [F6]. This resets the file back to its original name.
14. Press [F4] to create the new file. The mine data from the file in the first column is copied and put into the OEM file in the third column to create the name you entered in the fourth column. Note that both asterisks (*) have changed to plus signs (+), indicating the file has been created and copied to the hard disk.
Use the DOWN arrow to move the cursor to the next file name. Note the equal (=) signs move with the cur- sor.
15. Use the RIGHT arrow key and move the cursor to the right.
16. Type in the new file name.
17. Press [ENTER]. The example in Figure 2-9 shows the new file name to be “TEST2.”
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the next file name.
19. Move the cursor to the right to position the cursor on the name.
20. Type in the new file name and press [ENTER]. Note an asterisk (*) appears in front of both filena- mes, indicating the names have been changed but the files have not yet been created.
21. You can now press [F5] to create all new files at once.
a. Note the screen prompts you to make a deci- sion; “(O)” for Overwrite the file name, “(S)” for Skip creation of the noted file & continue with the remaining files, “(A)” for Abort creation of any new files. This is because the [F5] key tries to create all of the new files, and the first file has already been created. The computer is looking at the first file and is asking which of these three options to apply. Since the first file has already been created, the correct option is “(S)” for Skip & continue.
NOTE: This feature can be used to change a file name which was already created by selecting “(O)”, or abort the last changes made by selecting “(A)”.
22. Press [S]. Note the computer went directly to the second file and created it, and went on to the third file and created it. Note also that all asterisks (*) are now changed to plus signs (+).
23. Press [F9] or [ESC] to exit this screen and return to the GE OHV STATEX III MENU.
24. Select “TRUCK SETUP (CFG)” and press [ENTER].
25. Select No. [1] to view the current truck configura- tions on file. Note that the new configuration files are listed and are available for use. These new files contain the latest release of GE software and all of the truck configuration data from the previ- ous files.
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STATEX CONFIGURATION FILES
Truck Configuration files must be properly setup and the correct file selected prior to programming the FB101 or the FB144 card in the FL275 Panel.
The following examples illustrate the various selections available from the TRUCK SETUP CONFIGURATION
MINE MENU and the procedure required to create and
save a configuration file for a specific truck.
1. Turn on the PTU. When the DOS “C:>” prompt appears, type “gemenu3E” (or “gemenu” if using version 14.00) and press [ENTER].
2. With the GE OHV STATEX III MENU displayed, use the arrow keys to move the cursor to “TRUCK SETUP (CFG) and press [ENTER]. The