KIT-ENGINE 4828339 - Caterpillar

Connecting a Computer to the Product Link System
Required Software
Verify that Product Link has installed the latest flash file.Supported Connections for Hardware
The PL121SR Radio and VIMSTM 3G ECM are configured with Cat® ET by using the following communications interfaces:PL121SR plus the VIMS 3G Installations Only - The 171-4400 Communication Adapter Group hardware is connected between the machine service connector and the PC serial port or parallel port. The Cat® ET "Communications Interface Device" is configured for the following:
Caterpillar® Communications Adapter II (RP1210)
Caterpillar Communications Adapter II (Dual Datalink/Serial)
Communications Adapter IIINote: The configuration parameters for the "Communications Interface Device" are found in Cat ET under "Utilities" menu, "Preferences" drop-down menu.Configure Computer Interface Communications for Cat® ET
The following examples of screens show configuring communications for the computer to use Cat ET.
Use the 245-7310 Serial Service cable to connect a computer with the required Cat ET software to the serial service connector of the wiring harness.
Select "Utility" on the tool bar.
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"Preference" Section for Cat ET
From the drop-down menu, select "Preference".
From the "Communications" tab, click the drop-down menu and select one of the previously mentioned Communication Adapters. Configure Product Link PL121SR Radio and VIMSTM 3G ECM
This section provides information for the user to configure the parameters required for the Product Link system during installation. After the "Machine Serial Number","Machine Make Code", and the "Dealer ID" are set, the unit will auto-register the Product Link system.There are a number of parameters to configure for the Product Link. There are default values that are loaded. Many of the default values are acceptable in most applications. However, care must be followed in setting these parameters to ensure proper operation. Also, care will help avoid increased costs for messaging. Enter the "Product Link Module (PLM) Installation Parameters" last to ensure proper registration. Select the configuration screen by selecting the icon on the tool bar or by using the pull-down menus from the menu bar.Two communications adapters are available to flash program the electronic control modules. The 7X-1700 Communications Adapter can be used, or the 171-4400 Communication Adapter II can be used. After the Product Link has been configured, the radio must be registered with the Equipment Manager system. If installing only the PL121SR Radio (no VIMS 3G ECM), configure the radio as described in PL121SR "Installation Parameters Configure - Radio Only" section. To install a PL121SR and VIMS 3G ECM, perform the following:
Configure the radio and ECM as described in the "Installation Parameters Configure for PL121SR System (PL121SR Radio and VIMS 3G ECM)"
There are three ways to access the configuration screen. Select one of the following options:
Select "Service" and select "Configure" on the menu bar.
Press the "F5" button.
Select "ECM Configuration Icon" on the tool bar.
Ensure that the Cat ET computer is connected to the Product Link system. See "Connecting a Computer to the Product Link System".
Click the "Connect" icon or click "File" on the menu bar. Click "Connect" from the pull-down menu to establish communication with the PL121SR radio.
After the computer has connected