The CAT ET 2026A Driver Reward function provides a way to reward a driver for good driving habits by increasing the vehicle speed limit. The ECM compares the current driving habits of the driver to the targeted driving habits. If the driver performs at or above the targets, the vehicle speed limit increases.
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Accessing
To run the Driver Reward function, select "Driver Reward" from the Service menu. What displays next is dependent upon the status of the Driver Reward Enable parameter.
If the Driver Reward Enable parameter is Enabled, the Driver Reward screen is displayed:
Make the desired changes in the Driver Reward screen. Click Send. The Enter Customer Passwords dialog box is displayed.
Enter the customer passwords and click OK. The Driver Reward screen is displayed with the changes accepted.
If the Driver Reward Enable parameter is disabled and locked, the "The Driver Reward Enable parameter is locked..." message box is displayed:
Click OK. The Driver Reward screen is displayed.
Make the desired changes in the Driver Reward screen. Click Send. The Enter Customer Passwords dialog box is displayed.
Enter the customer passwords and click OK. The Driver Reward screen is displayed with the changes accepted.
If the Driver Reward Enable parameter is disabled and unlocked, the "The Driver Reward parameter is disabled..." message box is displayed:
Click No to keep the Driver Reward Enable parameter disabled. The Driver Reward screen is displayed.
Make the desired changes in the Driver Reward screen. Click Send. The Enter Customer Passwords dialog box is displayed.
Enter the customer passwords and click OK. The Driver Reward screen is displayed with the changes accepted.
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Click Yes to enable the Driver Reward Enable parameter. The Enter Customer Passwords dialog box is displayed.
Enter the customer passwords and click OK. The Change Parameter Value dialog box is displayed.
Select "Enabled" from the drop-down list. Click OK. The Driver Reward screen is displayed.
Make the desired changes in the Driver Reward screen. Click Send. The Driver Reward screen is displayed with the changes accepted.
Note: For more information on entering customer passwords, please see "Entering Customer Passwords."
Screen Layout
The Driver Reward screen has the following areas:
Driver Reward Settings Area:
Three options are displayed in the Driver Reward Settings area:
Current ECM Values - This default selection displays the values currently programmed into the ECM.
Short Haul Settings - This selection displays the short haul settings, which are not currently programmed into the ECM.
Long Haul Settings - This selection displays the long haul settings, which are not currently programmed into the ECM.
Bonus Information Area:
The Bonus Information area displays the edit boxes to tailor the amount of bonus a driver receives based on his/her driving habits:
Minimum Score For Bonus - This is the target for the overall score. When a driver's score is equal to or better than the Minimum Score For Bonus, the driver receives the bonus. The valid range for this parameter is 0 to 100 points.
Maximum Bonus - This is the highest bonus the driver can receive. When the maximum bonus is set to zero (0), no bonus is awarded. The valid range for this parameter is 0 to 15 MPH.
Minimum Bonus - T/his is the bonus received by the driver when the when the overall score equals the Minimum Score For Bonus. The Minimum Bonus must be less than or equal to the Maximum Bonus. The valid range for this parameter is 0 to 10 MPH.
Averaging Period - This is the amount of time the ECM uses to average the totals when calculating the target information parameters. The valid range for this parameter is 1 to 100 hours
Note: After clicking the Send button, if the number entered in the Bonus Information area is not a valid range, an error message states the valid range. Click OK. The edit box of the invalid parameter will be selected.
Target Information Area:
The Target Information area displays the parameters monitored for rewarding the driver's performance. Information in this area may be modified and prioritized. The targeted parameters and their definitions are:
Average Engine Speed - the average engine RPM while a truck is in motion
Average Driving Speed - the average MPH when cruising over 50 MPH
Average Accelerator Demand - an indicator of aggressive accelerator operation
Percent Idle Time - the percent of time the engine is idling
Engine Shift Speed - the average engine RPM when the operator up-shifts gears above 2 MPH
Weighting Factors - This parameter allows more importance to be placed on certain driving habits. The weighting factors must be in multiples of five and add up to 100%. The Total % text box displays the current total of the five weighting factors.
Buttons
The buttons available in the Driver Reward screen are:
Send
Get Default - Click this button to restore the settings back to the previously stored values. In Current ECM Values, these are the values currently in the ECM. In the Long Haul or Short Haul settings, these are the values last saved in the service tool.
Reset Averaging Period - Click this button to reset the amount of time the ECM uses to average the totals when calculating the target information parameters.
