CLIP 2084615 - Caterpillar

Electric Power Generation: AllEngine:Industrial, Marine, and Generator Set that Use Flash Programming AllIntroduction
This Special Instruction provides information for the installation of the 256-7512 Communication Electronic Control Module (PL1000E). Refer to Systems Operation, RENR8091 for more information about the 256-7512 PL1000E Communication ECM .Do not perform any procedure that is outlined in this special instruction, or order any parts until the entire special instruction has been read and understood.Refer to Special Instruction, REHS4498 for the required procedures to configuring and to programming the PL1000E.Required Tools
The following tools will be required to install the 256-7512 PL1000E Communication ECM . The list below contains the recommended Caterpillar service tools.
Table 1
Part Number     Description    
    Laptop Computer    
JERD2124     Caterpillar Electronic Technician (Cat ET) Version 2007B or later    
JERD2129     Date Subscription for all engines and machines    
EERP1000     Caterpillar Tool Kit Version 2007B or later    
171-4400     Communication Adapter Gp (Cat ET TO ECM INTERFACE) (optional) (1)    
9U-7330     Digital Multimeter    
7X-1710     Multimeter Probe    
1U-5804     Crimp Tool (12-AWG TO 18-AWG)    
175-3700     Connector Repair Kit (DT)    
    Two short jumper wires (2)    
    Long extension wire (3)    
    4 mm (5/32 inch) Allen wrench    
( 1 ) The 7X-1700 Communication Adapter Gp or the embedded communication adapter of the ECM may also be used.
( 2 ) Two short jumper wires are needed to check the continuity of some wiring harness circuits by shorting two adjacent terminals together in a connector.
( 3 ) A long extension wire may also be needed to check the continuity of some wiring harness circuits.Parts List
Table 2
Required Parts    
Quantity     Part Number     Description    
10     7K-1181     Cable Strap    
4     8C-5608     Spacer    
4     8C-8451     Bolt    
8     9X-6165     Washer    
8     9X-9896     Isolation Mount    
4     117-1660     Rubber Bumper (1)    
4     129-3178     Locknut    
1     256-7512     PL1000E Communication ECM with Flashed application software    
1     276-0785     Harness Assembly    
1     228-6559     Harness Assembly    
( 1 ) The rubber bumper has an adhesive back. The rubber bumper is applied to the bottom of the ECM when shock mounting is not required. The rubber bumper is for use when mounting the ECM on a table or desk only.Additional Parts that may be needed
For most applications, the 276-0785 Harness Assembly will require additional wiring. Table 3 lists optional components that may be needed in order to complete the wiring for the intended application.
Table 3
Additional Wiring Components    
Quantity     Part Number     Description    
1-70     9X-3402     Connector Socket (16 AWG to 18 AWG)    
1-70     126-1768     Connector Socket (14 AWG)    
1-3     163-5620     Plug Assembly (DB-9 Style)    
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