CABLE AS 5323754 - Caterpillar

Caterpillar Electronic Technician (ET)
Cat ET can be used by the technician to help perform the following procedures:
Diagnostic testing
Calibrations
Flash programming
Configuration of the ECM
Print various reportsCat ET can display the following information:
Status parameters
Event codes
Diagnostic codes
ECM settings
Engine configurationAlways use the latest revision of Cat ET. The media is available on CD and the media can also be downloaded from various Caterpillar web sites.Once you have downloaded Cat ET onto your PC, you will need a license from your Caterpillar dealer in order to use the software. Various licenses are available for different users with different requirements. Consult your Caterpillar dealer.Note: For more information regarding the use of Cat ET and PC requirements, refer to the documentation that accompanies your Cat ET software.Connecting Cat ET
Connecting the Communication Adapter
Table 3 lists the standard hardware that is required in order to connect Cat ET.
Table 3
Standard Hardware for Connecting with Cat ET
Part Number Description
N/A Personal Computer (PC)
317-7484 Communication Adapter Gp
Components of the 317-7484 Communication Adapter Gp
317-7485 Communication Adapter (3)
370-4617 Cable As (USB)
457-6114 Cable As (DATALINK CABLE CA3)
Tool Operating Manual & Software CD ROM, NETG5057, "Communication Adapter 3" Follow the instructions for the communication adapter. Use the following procedure in order to connect Cat ET and the communication adapter to a PC.
Remove the electrical power from the ECM.
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(1) PC
(2) 370-4617 Cable As (USB)
(3) 317-7485 Communication Adapter (3)
(4) 457-6114 Cable As (DATALINK CABLE CA3)
Connect cables (2) and (4) to communication adapter (3). Note: The communication adapter will power up when the adapter is connected to a PC or to an ECM that is powered up.
Connect cable (2) to the USB port of the PC.
Connect cable (4) to a service tool connector.
Restore electrical power to the ECM. Verify that the "POWER" indicator on the communication adapter is illuminated. Make sure that the PC is powered up.
Establish communication between Cat ET and the ECM. If Cat ET indicates that there is more than one ECM, select the engine ECM.
If Cat ET and the communication adapter do not communicate with the ECM, refer to Troubleshooting, "Electronic Service Tool Will Not Communicate with ECM". Refer to Troubleshooting, "Electronic Service Tool Does Not Communicate" if any of the following conditions exist:
Cat ET displays a message that refers to a communication problem.
Cat ET displays "Error #142 The interface hardware is not responding".
Cat ET displays a message that indicates that the firmware in the communications adapter is old.Dual Data Link Communications (If Equipped)
When the connection of the communication adapter is complete, observe the communication adapter and Cat ET. Certain applications require that dual data link communications be established in order to perform various test procedures. These tests will be listed in the "Diagnostic Tests" menu, some tests may not be available (grayed out). If there are diagnostic tests that are unavailable in Cat ET, ensure that your service tool is communicating in dual data link mode.Use the following indicators to confirm that Cat ET is communicating on dual data links:
"J1939" indicator is flashing
"Cat Data Link"