Hardware required for the use of Cat Military ET

Standard Hardware for the Use of Cat ET

Cat Part
Number NSN Description
- N/a Laptop Computer (provided by customer)
538-5051 4940-01-562-9617 Communication Adapter III Group
Includes the following items:
317-7485 N/a Communication Adapter
370-4617 N/a USB Port PC Cable 7.62 m (25 ft.)
327-8981 N/a Data link Cable 51 cm (20 in.)
6V-7145 N/a Storage case
NEHS1032 N/a Tool Operating Manual
NEHS5057 N/a User's Manual and Software CD ROM
Optional Cable Adapters for use with Truck and Tactical Vehicle Engines
157-4829 6150-01-557-9683 In Cab Adapter; ATA, CDL, and J1939-11 (9
pin to 9 pin)
7X-1686 6150-01-557-9682 In Cab Adapter; ATA only (9 pin to 6 pin)

n/a = NSN (National Stock Number) is not available

Cat Military ET is a proprietary diagnostic software program that requires a current laptop (see
Minimum Requirements listed below)
Minimum PC Requirements

PC containing a Pentium 2 GHz processor or greater

• 1GB RAM
• 500MB of available hard disk drive
• CD-ROM drive
• Super VGA monitor or display (1024x768)
• Microsoft Windows™ 7 Professional, Windows 8 Professional or Windows 10.
Note: Windows 8 RT and the Windows Phone are not supported due to the ARM
processors
Note: The Microsoft Surface Pro is supported.
• RS232 port with 16550AF UART or compatible (for use with Comm Adapter II)
• USB 1.1, 2.0, or 3.0 port or (for use with Comm Adapter 3)
• Ethernet RJ45 connector