TUBE AS 1322380 - 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 in order to use Cat ET.
Table 3
Service Tools for the Use of Cat ET
Part Number Description
N/A Required
IBM compatible PC with
266 MHz Pentium processor
64 MB of RAM
400 MB of available hard drive space
CD-ROM drive
VGA monitor or display (800 x 600)
Microsoft® Windows 2000, XP, ME,
NT 4.0 (Service Pack 4), 98, or 95
RS232 port with 16550AF UART
N/A Recommended
IBM compatible PC with
450 MHz Pentium III processor
128 MB of RAM
1 GB of available hard drive space
40X speed CD-ROM drive or
8X speed DVD drive
Super VGA monitor or display (800 x 600)
Microsoft® Windows 2000, XP, ME,
NT 4.0 (Service Pack 6), or 98
RS232 port with 16550AF UART
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 a RS232 serial port.Note: For more information regarding the use of Cat ET and the PC requirements for Cat ET, refer to the documentation that accompanies your 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 As Note: Items (2), (3), and (4) are part of the 171-4400 Communication Adapter Gp.Use the following procedure in order 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 a 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 the diagnostic procedure Troubleshooting, "Electronic Service Tool Will Not Communicate with ECM". Communicating with the