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Module Two Basic Cat ET Operations

This document discusses communicating between Cat ET and engines or machines. It covers the requirements including components, cables, and software needed. It also covers the communication adapter I and II, how to set preferences, select the communication port, and install flash files to the adapter.

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Module Two Basic Cat ET Operations

This document discusses communicating between Cat ET and engines or machines. It covers the requirements including components, cables, and software needed. It also covers the communication adapter I and II, how to set preferences, select the communication port, and install flash files to the adapter.

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Module Two

Basic Cat ET Operations

Lesson One

Getting
Connected
with Cat ET
Lesson One Objectives

1. Identify communication components


2. Connect cables and Comm Adapter
3. Set system preferences
4. Operate the Comm Adapter
5. Flash a file to the Comm Adapter
6. Enable the PC comm port
Communicating between
Cat ET and the Engine/Machine
Requirements
Components Required
ƒ PC
ƒ Communication Adapter (I or II)
ƒ Cables
– Serial and data link cables
– Cable adapters (on highway truck, gas engines)
ƒ Software
– STW or
– Cat ET (stand-alone)
Communicating between
Cat ET and the Engine/Machine
Components Required

ƒ Cable adapters required for:


– Truck Engines
– Gas Engines
Communicating between
Cat ET and the Engine/Machine
ƒ
PC Software and Hardware
Three Choices for Connection to PC:

Serial Parallel USB


Port Port Port
USB Serial Adapter Cable
Communication Adapter I
Discontinued, but still in use
Requirements
Introduction
Service Program Module (SPM)
Power from Service Tool Connector
Fuses
Cables
Fuses

SPM
Communication Adapter I
SPM

COMM
COMM ADAPTER
ADAPTER
N4XG4523
N4XG4523 V1.2
V1.2
©
©CAT
CAT 4/94
4/94
CA
CA #C35
#C35
Communication Adapter I
Fuses
Communication Adapter I
Features

ƒ Services the following data links:


– ATA (American Trucking Assoc.)
– CDL (Cat Data Link)
ƒ Does not service the CAN J1939 data link
– CAN requires the Comm Adapter II

ƒ Note: The Comm Adapter I does work with all


versions of Cat ET. This tool is still supported by
Caterpillar
Communication Adapter II
Requirements
Introduction
ƒ The current Communication Adapter available
requires:
– PC driver
– Flash File (internal software)
– Power from the Service Tool Connector
– Cables
Communication Adapter II
Features

ƒ Services the following data links:


– CAN (Controller Area Network)
– CDL (Cat Data Link)
– ATA (American Trucking Assoc.)
ƒ Flash programming is faster using
CAN J1939 data link
Communication Adapter II
Preparation

– Install the PC driver


» Automatically installed during STW/ET update/installation
– Install the flash file (if necessary)
» Uploaded to PC during software installation
– Set the Cat ET preferences
– Enable the PC comm port (if necessary)
– Connect the cables
CA II Preparation
Setting Preferences

Note: Data link open


CA II Preparation
Check Comm Adapter Selection
CA I Preparation
Check Comm Port Selection

Note: CA I does not support parallel port


CA II Preparation
Comm Port Selection

CA II does support the parallel port


CA II Preparation
Baud Rate Selection

Click the
Advanced
button
Select a lower
baud rate for
old computers
CA II Preparation

ƒ To install or update the


Flash File
– Use the Comm Adapter Toolkit
– Locate the correct Flash File
– Begin flash - using the
following screens
ƒ All lights on = no Flash File
Installing CA II Flash File
1. Use the Utilities Drop Down menu
2. Select Comm Adapter II Toolkit

Note: Data link open to access Toolkit


Installing a CA II Flash File
Select: Application Firmware Flash
Note the information in the version box
Installing a CA II Flash File
Installing a CA II Flash File
Select the correct Flash File for system
Installing a CA II Flash File

Select:
Begin Flash
Installing a CA II Flash File

Flash in progress
Installing a CA II Flash File

Flash completed
successfully
Enabling a PC Comm Port

Follow procedure in Student


Handout
Getting Connected
with Cat ET

ƒ Questions?
Lab follows
Lesson 2

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