SEAL AS-BUFFER 3708594 - Caterpillar

Configuration of an Electronic Control Module
The tools that are required to configure an electronic control module (ECM) are shown in Table 1.
Table 1
Required Tools
Part Number Description Quantity
317-7484 Cat® Electronic Technician (Cat ET) Service Tool 1
317-7485 Communications Adapter III 1
317-7487 USB to PC Cable 1
327-8981 Data Link Cable 1 The Cat® Electronic Technician (Cat® ET) service tool is used to access the configuration screen . A message on the Cat® ET screen of the service tool will give instructions that guide the user through the procedure. Refer to the manual that is provided with the Cat® ET service tool software for more information about Cat® ET.
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Typical view of the service connector that is located between the two seats for the Data Link.
The ECM must be configured when the ECM has been replaced. The configuration screen is only for machines with an ECM. The ECM must be configured before a calibration can be started.A check of the configuration screen could resolve a problem with the machine. A problem with a component could be identified as one of the following items:
The component is not installed.
The component is installed but a change to the installation is needed to correct a problem.Follow these instructions to get to the configuration screen:
Connect the communications adapter and the computer to the diagnostic service tool connector.
Start Cat ET.
Select "File".
Go to "Select ECM".
Choose the "Chassis ECM".
Go to the "Service" menu.
Select "Configuration".
Click "OK".Note: Certain operations or characteristics can be changed for attachments or preferences.