Caterpillar VIMSpc 2015A :

New VIMSpc software is now available. VIMSpc version 2015A contains functionalities of the following existing software products and serves as replacement for them.

* All previous versions of VIMSpc, including 2011A and 2009B.
* VIMS 3G Connect
* VIMS Supervisor
* TPMpc
* PCSpc

The table below compare capability to connect to various hardware platforms between VIMSpc 2013A and 2011A versions.

Compatible ECM VIMSpc 2013A VIMSpc 2011A
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A5N2 Yes No
A4N4 Yes Yes
523 (A4G4) Yes Yes
VIMS ABL2M Yes Yes
VIMS 68K Yes Yes
TPM ABL1M Yes No
TPM Legacy Yes No
PCS A4M3 Yes No
PCS Legacy Yes No

The following list contains the enhancements and modifications of VIMSpc version 2013A:
* Includes functionality of VIMSpc 2011A, 2009B, VIMS 3G Connect, VIMS Supervisor, PCSpc, and TPMpc.
* Support VIMS A5, A4, 522, 523, ABL2M, and 68K hardware platforms.
* Uses IBM DB2 database instead of Microsoft Access which allows much more data storage (limited by size of hard drive).
* Improved the speed of data merge.
* Improved Ethernet connection.
* Fixed bugs found in 2011A version.

Installation Requirements
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You must be an administrator to install VIMSpc. All air cards should be removed and VPN turned off prior to installation and when running VIMSpc while connecting to VIMS3G modules.

System Requirements
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To successfully run VIMSpc, the following computer hardware, communication hardware and cables, and software are needed:

* IBM® PC compatible with Pentium 1 GHz processor or greater
* 1 GB RAM
* 500 MB of available hard drive space
* Supported OS: Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7, 32-bit and 64-bit
* RS232 port with 16550AF UART (or compatible) OR USB 1.1 or 2.0 port with a USB to Serial Port adapter (P/N: 370-8059) for use with VIMS Download Cable (P/N: 127-9797) for VIMS ABL & 68K hardware
* Ethernet port for use with the VIMS 3G Download Cable (P/N: 305-5528) for VIMS 3G hardware
* Adobe PDF reader