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M Series Data Link Communication System
The Implement ECMs use two data link systems for communication between the Implement ECMs and
for communication with the other electronic control modules that are on the machine. The systems of
data links also allow communication with service tools. In addition, a dedicated data link is present
between the first Implement ECM and the Accugrade ARO connector.

The data link is bidirectional. The Implement ECMs can send information and the Implement ECMs can
receive information. The data link is not a visible component. The data link consists of internal ECM
circuits, the related harness wiring and the harness connectors.

The Implement ECMs communicate over the two data link communication systems that are present on
the machine. The two types of systems are listed below.

Cat Data Link - The Cat Data Link is used to send information about the status of the system between
control modules and the Caterpillar Electronic Technician (ET). All diagnostic codes of the implement
system are activated by the Cat Data Link.

SAE J1939 Data Link - The SAE J1939 Data Link is a high-speed data link system. The J1939 Data
Link is used for high-speed system operation communication between the ECM controls and the control
modules of other machine systems.

In the event of a failure of the SAE J1939 Data Link system, the Cat Data Link is used as a backup
system for operational communication.

Data Link Diagnostics

Both of the data link systems on the machine are monitored by the Implement ECM for abnormal
internal circuit conditions or external circuit conditions. The ECM will activate diagnostic codes for a
specific control module and data link circuit when an abnormal condition is detected.

When the Implement ECM detects an abnormal condition in a data link circuit, the ECM will activate a
"companion" diagnostic code along with the diagnostic code for the involved control module in order to
alert the technician to which data link system is involved. The companion codes for the implement
system are listed below:

CID 0247 - FMI 09 or FMI 14 - SAE J1939 Data Link

CID 0248 - FMI 09 or FMI 14 - Cat Data Link

An example of how the companion codes are used by the Implement ECM for the data link circuits:

The Implement ECM is communicating with the Transmission/Chassis ECM over the SAE J1939 Data
Link circuit, however, some expected data is not being communicated. The Implement ECM will activate
the CID 0296 FMI 14 diagnostic code (Special Instruction - not receiving expected information) for the
Transmission/Chassis ECM. The Implement will also activate the CID 0247 - FMI 14 companion
diagnostic code (SAE J1939 Data Link) in order to indicate which data link circuit is involved. The
companion diagnostic code will clear when the primary diagnostic code is cleared.

A CID 0247 or a CID 0248 companion diagnostic code will always be activated when any of the
following module communication codes is activated by the Implement ECM.

CID 0296 - Transmission/Chassis ECM

CID 0588 - Messenger System Display

CID 0590 - Engine ECM

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