Practical Use Of Komtrax - Komatsu PC200-8M0 Shop Manual

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Practical use of KOMTRAX

Practical use of KOMTRAX

KOMTRAX system transmits various machine information by use of the radio communication and
KOMTRAX operator can refer this information in the office and provide various services to the customers.
When KOMTRAX is installed on the machine, the machine information can be checked through the
KOMTRAX system and the testing and troubleshooting can be performed efficiently.
(KOMTRAX may not be installed on the machine in some countries or areas.)
Merit of using KOMTRAX
q The working place of the machine can be checked in the map on PC.
q Operation information such as service meter reading, operating hours, fuel consumption, occurred cau-
tion and failure code can be checked.
q The hours used and replacement time of consumable parts of the machine such as fuel filter, hydraulic
oil filter, hydraulic oil and engine oil can be checked.
q The information of machine working condition (idling time, traveling time, digging time, relieving time,
etc.) can be checked and the machine operating condition can be presumed with these information.
q Various reports such as "Fuel saving operation support", "Summary of operation", etc. can be generated
and utilized as an advice tool for the user and operator.
How to use KOMTRAX practically
With KOMTRAX, following support activities will be available.
1. Quick response to sudden request of repair
1) When receiving a repair request from a user, check the displayed caution and failure code, etc.
through KOMTRAX.
2) Arrange the necessary tools, replacement parts, etc, immediately in accordance with the displayed
failure code.
3) By using the map of KOMTRAX, find the location of the failed machine and visit the customer there.
2. Proactive maintenance
1) Check the service summary screen of KOMTRAX, and find the machine which has high priority fail-
ure code indicated by a red or yellow flag.
2) Check the condition of the machine with the customer and make a plan to visit.
3) Arrange necessary tools, replacement parts, etc, immediately in accordance with the displayed fail-
ure code.
3. Practice of periodic maintenance and periodic inspection service
1) Check the service summary screen of KOMTRAX, and find the machine of which the usage limits
for the consumable parts indicated by red flags are over.
2) Submit an estimate sheet for the consumable parts to be replaced and the labor cost for the
replacement work to the customer.
3) Propose the periodic inspection (PM clinic, etc.) according to the service meter reading.
How to operate KOMTRAX
For the operating method of each screen of KOMTRAX, see "KOMTRAX basic operation manual".
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