Komatsu 830E-AC Shop Manual page 60

A product identification plate is located on the frame
in front of the right side front wheel and shows the
truck model number, maximum GVW and Product
Identification Number (PIN).
The PIN consists of 19 total characters. The first and
last characters are tamper preventative symbols (*).
The remaining 17 alpha/numeric characters are used
to identify 5 characteristics of the machine. The 5
characteristics are detailed below.
WMC - Character positions 1, 2 and 3 identify the
Worldwide Manufacturer Code (WMC). The WMC
designates the manufacturer of the product. Komatsu
brand products are identified with the letters KMT.
MDS - Character positions 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 identify
the Machine Descriptor Section (MDS). The MDS
code identifies general information regarding
machine specifications. The MDS is a code for the
machine type and model.
CL - Character position 9 identify the Check Letter
(CL). The CL is used to verify the accuracy of the
individual PIN.
FC - Character positions 10 and 11 identify the Fac-
tory Code (FC). The FC identifies the Komatsu fac-
tory in charge of claims for the product. The FC for
electric drive trucks is 61.
SN - Character positions 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17
identify the Serial Number (SN). The SN is a unique
sequential number.
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