CAGE AS 1866441 - Caterpillar

Connecting Cat ET and the Communication Adapter II
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(1) Personal computer (PC)
(2) 160-0141 Adapter Cable (PC Serial)
(3) 171-4401 Communication Adapter II
(4) 207-6845 Adapter Cable Assembly Note: Items (2), (3), and (4) are part of the 171-4400 Communication Adapter II Gp.Use the following procedure to connect Cat ET and the Communication Adapter II.
Turn the keyswitch to the OFF/RESET position. If the keyswitch is not placed in the OFF/RESET position, the engine may start.
Connect cable (2) between the "COMPUTER" end of communication adapter (3) and the RS232 serial port of PC (1).
Connect cable (4) between the "DATA LINK" end of communication adapter (3) and the diagnostic connector.
Turn the keyswitch to the ON position. If Cat ET and the communication adapter do not communicate with the ECM, refer to Troubleshooting, "Electronic Service Tool Will Not Communicate With ECM". Communicating with the Wireless Communication Adapter
Table 1 lists the optional hardware that is needed in order to connect Cat ET by using a wireless connection.
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(5) Personal computer (PC)
(6) 261-4867 Card (PCMCIA)
(7) 239-9955 Communication Radio Gp
(8) 259-3183 Data Link Cable As Note: Items (6), (7), and (8) are part of the 261-3363 Wireless Communication Adapter Gp.Use the following procedure in order to connect the wireless communication adapter for use with Cat ET.
Remove the electrical power from the ECM.
Ensure that the computer (5) has been correctly configured for the 261-4867 Card (PCMCIA). Verify that PC card (6) is installed in the computer's PCI expansion slot.
Connect cable (8) between communication radio (7) and the diagnostic connector.
Restore the electrical power to the ECM. If Cat ET and the communication radio do not communicate with the ECM, refer to troubleshooting without a diagnostic code Troubleshooting, "Electronic Service Tool Does Not Communicate". Support for Cat ET
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If you are having problems with the software, you can contact the Caterpillar Service Systems Support Center.Phone (800) 765-0999(309) 675-4000
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Optional Service Tools
The following table contains service tools that may be helpful to service the engine, but these tools are not required.
Table 2
Optional Service Tools
Part Number Description
198-4240
or
1U-5470 Digital Pressure Indicator
Engine Pressure Gp
4C-4075 Crimp Tool (4-10 AWG)
4C-4911(1) Battery Load Tester
5P-7277 Voltage Tester
6V-9130(2) Temperature Adapter Gp
8T-5319 Connector Tool Gp
9S-9082 Engine Turning Tool
(1) Refer to Special Instructions, SEHS9249, "Use of the 4C-4911 Battery Load Tester for 6, 8, and 12 Volt Lead Acid Batteries" and Special Instructions, SEHS7633, "Battery Test Procedure".
(2) Refer to Special Instructions, SEHS8382, "Use of the 6V-9130 Temperature Adapter Group".