2016/01/13 Service Tools

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Connections for the Communication Adapter III and Cat® Electronic Technician (Cat ET) Service Tool.
The components that are needed to use the Communication Adapter III and Cat® Electronic Technician (Cat ET) Service Tool are:
(1) Cable
(2) 317-7484 Communication Adapter Gp
(3) 457-6114 CA3 Ethernet FLASH Cable
(4) Current version of Cat ET program software and an IBM-compatible personal computer
Note: Plus+1 Service Tool for Caterpillar software will be required in addition to Cat ET software.

The following service tools should be used to aid in troubleshooting the electrical system.

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 Service Tools 

Part Number  Part 

JERD2129  Most Recent Version of Cat® Electronic Technician (Cat ET) Service Tool 
Windows-based PC 
8T-3224  Needle Tip Group 
7X-1710  Multimeter Probe Group 
8T-8726  Cable Assembly (Three Pin) (3-Pin Breakout) 
6V-3000  Connector Repair Kit (Sure Seal) 
190-8900 Connector Repair Kit (Deutsch) 
175-3700 Connector Repair Kit (Deutsch DT) 
317-7484 Communication Adapter 3 Gp 
One of the Following Digital Multimeters 
237-5130 Digital Multimeter 
257-9140 Digital Multimeter 
146-4080(1) Digital Multimeter Gp 
(1)
This multimeter can use an RS232C cable to connect to a Laptop computer or Dataview tool group for troubleshooting.

For instructions on servicing Sure Seal connectors, see Special Instruction, SMHS7531 . For service instructions about the Deutsch "DT" Type
connectors, see Special Instruction, SEHS9615 .

Cat ET is not required to determine and clear the diagnostic codes. However, the process of determining the diagnostic codes is easier and faster
by using Cat ET. Cat ET can also display information on the history of a diagnostic code and the parameter status of diagnostic codes. These
features allow Cat ET to be a useful tool for troubleshooting.

Use the digital multimeter for making continuity checks or for measuring voltage. For instructions about the use of the Digital Multimeter, see the
owners manual that is provided with the multimeter. The 7X-1710 Multimeter Probe is used to measure the voltage at the connectors without
disconnecting the connectors. The probe cables are pushed into the back of the connector along the wire. The 8T-8726 Adapter Cable has a three-
pin breakout. The adapter cable is used for measurements in the sensor circuits.
Note: Except for harness tests, using continuity testers such as the 8T-0500 Continuity Tester or voltage testers such as the 5P-7277 Voltage
Tester is not recommended for today's Cat electrical circuits.