E02016 2/02 Electrical Propulsion Components E2-45
EVENT DATA
The “EVENT DATA MENU” selection from the SPE-
CIAL OPERATION MENU allows the technician to view
event data stored in the CPU, save the event data to a
file and to erase event data when storage of the infor-
mation is no longer necessary. Event data is used to
troubleshoot system problems and is normally erased
after the problem has been corrected and the informa-
tion is no longer needed.
The event data is accessed by initially selecting “PTU
TALK TO TRUCK” from the GE OHV STATEX III
MENU and following the procedure below:
Selecting “SPECIAL OPERATION” in the following
procedure may present a safety hazard if the
engine is running. Control of the propulsion sys-
tem may transfer to the PTU operator from the
truck driver with this software operation. Refer to
Step 1. below:
1. When the GE STATEX III PTU MAIN MENU
appears, select “EVENT DATA MENU” and press
[ENTER]. The screen shown in Figure 2-21 will
be displayed to alert the operator about the state
of the truck software.This warning notifies the
operator when control of the truck is being trans-
ferred from the truck driver to the PTU, based on
the PTU selection of “SPECIAL OPERATION”.
When finished and the PTU is returned to the GE
STATEX III PTU MAIN MENU, control of the pro-
pulsion system is returned to the truck driver.
Before activating this command, the screen
shown in Figure 2-22 will be displayed.The PTU
user should always keep the truck driver informed
of this control.
2. Select “YES” on the caution screen (Figure 2-21)
and press [ENTER]. The SPECIAL OPERATION
MENU will be displayed.
3. Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the
“EVENT DATA MENU” selection and press
[ENTER]. The Event Data Menu screens will be
displayed.
a. If no event data has been stored, the screen
will indicate 0 (zero) events stored. If no
events have been stored, the cursor will be
positioned on “EXIT”. Press the [ENTER] key
to return to the previous menu.
4. If one or more events have been stored, a screen
as shown in either Figure 2-23 or 2-24 will be dis-
played.
5. If Figure 2-23 is displayed, select “reset hardware
startup event” with the cursor and press
[ENTER].
a. The screen shown in Figure 2-25 will appear.
Follow the on-screen instructions to cycle
power to the control system.
b. After the system is powered up, repeat steps 1
through 3 to view the event data.
6. If Figure 2-24 is displayed, select “VIEW EVENT
DATA” and press [ENTER]. A screen displaying a
list of stored events appears.
a. To view a particular event, type in the number
of the event desired and press [ENTER]. The
EVENT DATA DISPLAY SCREEN will appear
showing the status of system components at
the time the event occurred.
PTUSTX: 1.2.1 EVENT DATA MENU
Special Operation
5 Events stored
( ) VIEW EVENT DATA
Event Summary and Details
( ) reset hardware startup event
( ) EXIT
FIGURE 2-23.
PTUSTX: 1.2.1 EVENT DATA MENU
Special Operation
5 Events stored
( ) VIEW EVENT DATA
Event Summary and Details
( ) erase event data yes/no menu
( ) EXIT
FIGURE 2-24. EVENT DATA MENU
(All Choices Available)
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