SPRING-MARGIN 6E4246 - Caterpillar

Caterpillar Electronic Technician (ET)
Cat ET can display the following information:
Status of all pressure sensors and temperature sensors
Programmable parameter settings
Active diagnostic codes and logged diagnostic codes
Logged events
HistogramsCat ET can also be used to perform the following functions:
Diagnostic tests
Calibrations
Programming of flash file
Parameter programming
Copy configuration function for Electronic Control Module (ECM) replacement
Data logging
Graphs (real time)Table 3 lists the service tools that are required to use Cat ET.
Table 3
Service Tools for the Use of Cat ET
Part Number Description
N/A Required
PC with a 2.0 GHz Pentium processor or greater
1 GB of RAM
500 MB of available hard drive space
CD ROM drive
Super VGA monitor or display (1024 x 768)
Microsoft® Windows XP SP3, Vista Business SP2, or Windows 7 Professional
RS232 port with a 16550 UART for use with Comm Adaptor II
USB 1.1 or 2.0 port for use with Comm Adaptor 3
Ethernet R45 connector
Built in pointing device or mouse
Microsoft® Internet Explorer 7.0
N/A Recommended
PC with a 2.0 GHz dual core processor
3 GB of RAM
3 GB of available hard drive space
DVD ROM drive
15.4 inch XGA screen (1280 x 1024)
Microsoft® Windows XP SP3 or later, Vista Business SP2 or Windows 7 Professional
RS232 port with a 16550 UART for use with Comm Adaptor II
USB 1.1 or 2.0 port for use with Comm Adaptor 3
Ethernet R45 connector
Built in pointing device or mouse
Latest version of Microsoft® Internet Explorer
JERD2124 Single Use Program License
JERD2128 Data Subscription (Truck and Commercial Engine)
JERD2129 Data Subscription for All Engines and Machines
171-4400(1) Communication Adapter ("CAT ET" TO ECM INTERFACE)
237-7547(2) Adapter Cable As
(1) The 7X-1700 Communication Adapter Gp may also be used.
(2) The 237-7547 Adapter Cable As is required to connect to the USB port on computers that are not equipped with an RS232 serial port.Note: For more information on Cat ET and the PC requirements, refer to the documentation that accompanies the Cat ET software.Connecting Cat ET and the Communication Adapter Gp
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(1) Personal Computer (PC)
(2) 196-0055 Adapter Cable As
(3) 171-4401 Communication Adapter Gp
(4) 207-6845 Adapter Cable AsNote: Items (2), (3), and (4) are part of the 171-4400 Communication Adapter Gp.Use the following procedure to connect Cat ET and the Communication Adapter II.
Remove the electrical power from the ECM.
Connect cable (2) between the "COMPUTER" end of communication adapter (3) and the RS232 serial port of PC (1).Note: The 237-7547 Adapter Cable As is required to connect to the USB port on computers that are not equipped with an RS232 serial port.
Connect cable (4) between the "DATA LINK" end of communication adapter (3) and the service tool connector.
Restore the electrical power to the ECM. 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 4 lists the optional hardware that is needed to connect Cat ET by using a wireless connection.
Table 4
Optional Hardware for the Use of Cat ET
Part Number Description
N/A Personal Computer (PC)
261-3363(1) Wireless Communication Adapter Gp
(1) Refer to Tool Operating Manual, "Using the 261-3363 Wireless Communication Adapter Gp" for information that is related