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Connect the Caterpillar Electronic Technician (ET)


Cat ET is designed to run on a personal computer. Cat ET can display the following information:

Parameters Diagnostic codes Event codes Engine configuration Status of the monitoring system

Cat ET can perform the following functions:

Perform diagnostic tests. Calibrate sensors.

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Download flash files. Set parameters.

Note: For more information regarding the use of Cat ET and of the PC requirements for Cat ET, refer to the documentation that accompanies your Cat ET software. There are two locations for connecting the communication adapter to the engine's control system. One connection is on the right rear corner of the engine. The other connection is on the remote panel. The engine's power supply provides the communication adapter with 24 VDC. An indicator on the communication adapter indicates when the adapter is receiving power. Use the following procedure to connect Cat ET to the engine's control system.

Illustration 22 Connecting the Communication Adapter II (1) Personal Computer (PC) (2) 237-7547 Adapter Cable As (3) 196-0055 Adapter Cable As

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