CONTROLLER 1933496 - Caterpillar

Cat® ET
The Cat® Electronic Technician (Cat ET) Service Tool offers the following benefits:
Used to troubleshoot a machine.
Runs on a computer with a Microsoft Windows operating system.
Not required to view or clear diagnostic codes.
Makes determining diagnostic codes easier.
Displays diagnostic code information, including history and parameter status.
Communicates with electronic control modules (ECM's) over a data link.
Requires the tools listed in Table 1.The following service tools should be used to aid in troubleshooting the electrical system.
Table 1
Service Tools
Part Number Part
JERD2129 Cat® Electronic Technician (Cat ET)
Windows-based PC
8T-3224 Needle Tip Group
7X-1710 Multimeter Probe Group
8T-8726 Cable Assembly (Three Pin) (3-Pin Breakout)
6V-4148 Connector Repair Kit (Sure Seal)
190-8900 Connector Field Repair Kit (Deutsch)
175-3700 Connector Repair Kit Deutsch DT
385-8492 Cable As
One of the Following Adaptors
466-6258 Communication Adapter Gp (COM 3)
349-1206 Kit-Radio (Wireless CA3)(1)
317-7492 Kit-Radio (Wireless CA3)(2)
Digital Multimeter
146-4080(3) Digital Multimeter Group
(1) EAME Only
(2) NACD Only
(3) This multimeter can use an RS232C cable to connect to a Laptop computer or Dataview tool gp for troubleshooting.
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Connections for the Communication Adapter III and the Cat® Electronic Technician (Cat ET) Service Tool.
The components that are needed to use the Communication Adapter III and Cat® ET are:
(1) Cable
(2) 317-7484 Communication Adapter Group (COM 3)
(3) 457-6114 Cable AsCA 3 Ethernet FLASH Cable
(4) Current version of Cat®ET softwareReference: Refer to Special Publication, NEHS1032, "Communications Adapter III".Reference: Refer to Special Publication, NEHS1081, "317-7492 Wireless Radio"Note: Cat ET is a software program that can be used on an IBM compatible personal computer.To use Cat ET, order the following materials: Special Publication, JERD2124, "ET Single Use Program License", Special Publication, JEHP1026, "Information and Requirements Sheet" and Special Publication, JERD2142, "Data Subscription". The Special Publication, JEHP1026, "Information and Requirements Sheet" lists the required hardware and the features of the CatET.Cat ET communicates to the components through Cat Data Link.For instructions about the use of the digital multimeter, refer to Special Instruction, SEHS7734. The 7X-1710 Multimeter Probe measures the voltage at the connectors without disconnecting the connectors. The probe cables are pushed into the back of the connector along the wire. The 8T-8726 Adapter Cable has a breakout with three pins. The adapter cable is used for measurements in the sensor circuits.Adaptors
One of the adapters listed in Table 1 is required to connect the computer to the machine.Reference: For wireless adaptor instructions, see Special Publication, NEHS1081, "317-7492 Wireless Radio".Reference: For "Comm Adapter III" instructions, see Special Publication, NEHS1032, "Communications Adapter III".Connectors
Reference: See the following for connector information:
For Locations: Troubleshooting, "Electrical Components and Connector Locations" and the machine Electrical Schematic
For Sure Seal connector instructions, see Special Instruction, SMHS7531
For Deutsch DT connector instructions, see Special Instruction, SEHS9615
For Next Generation Electronics BR style connector instructions, see Special Instruction, M0080663Multimeters
Use a calibrated digital multimeter to test continuity and voltage.Reference: See the multimeter manual provided with the multimeter. 7X-1710 Multimeter Probes are used to measure voltage at a connector without separating the connection. The probe cables are pushed into the back of a connector along the wire.The 8T-8726 Adapter Cable