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This A4 ECM includes one 70-pin connector capable of receiving and sending signals.
Diagnostic and programming functions must be performed with a laptop computer with Cat ET
software installed. The ECMs can be reprogrammed with a "flash" file using the WinFlash
application of Cat ET.

The A4 electronic controls do not have diagnostic windows to access diagnostic information.
To perform diagnostic and programming functions in the A4 electronic controls, the service
technician must use a laptop computer with Cat ET or other appropriate software depending on
the product application.

The A4 ECM connector allocations including power supplies, grounds, and data link
connections are common across applications.

Common applications for the A4 controllers are 3000 series engine, machine attachments, and
other machine systems.

NOTE: The A4 family includes several ECM configurations including some

applications with two 120-pin connectors. The A4 will be used on many future engine
and machine systems.
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ECM DIAGNOSIS

- Check Diagnostic Codes

- Check Input Power
- Check Ground
- Check Power Supplies to Sensors
- Check Communication with Cat ET
- Use Validator ECM
- Call Dealer Solutions Network
- Call ECM Hotline

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The steps listed above provide a general approach to troubleshooting suspected ECM faults.
ECMs are very reliable and seldom fail. Wiring, connectors, and components must be
thoroughly checked before the ECM is replaced.
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7 9 7 B ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS
VIMS-PC VIMS Monit oring
- Gauges
- Monit oring
12
mph
Km/ h 3F - Prognost ics
- Warnings
VIMS
ABL2 M - Telemet ry
Et Service Tool - Payload Measurement
RS2 3 2 Link - Clock Synchronizat ion
- Machine ID
ADEM II ADEM II - Aut o-lube
Mast er Slave 1 Engine
CAN SAE J1 9 3 9 Mast er Slaves
Dat alink - Throt t le Posit ion - Emission Cont rol
ATA Dat a Link - Throt t le Bypass - Engine Shut downs
- Engine Speed - Fuel Inject ion
CAT Dat a Link ADEM II
- Manual St art Aid - Et her Inject ion
Slave 2
- Pre-lubricat ion - Engine Speed
- Diagnost ics

Transmission
ABL2 C Abl2 c - Elect ronic Clut ch Pressure Cont rol ( ECPC)
Chassis
- Fail in Gear Prot ect ion
- Neut ral St art - St art er Prot ect ion
- Neut ral Coast Inhibit
- Back-up Alarm - Hoist Cont rol
- Cont rol Throt t le Shift ing ( CTS)
- Load Count er - Reverse Neut ralizer
- Direct ional Shift Management
- Body Up Gear Limit - Accumulat or Bleed
- Overspeed Prot ect ion - Torque Limit ing
Brake / Cooling - Speed Limit er - Top Gear Limit
ABL2 C - Aut o Ret arder Cont rol ( ARC)
- Tract ion Cont rol Syst em ( TCS) - Tire Monit or (Fut ure)
- Parking Brakes
- Engine Fan Speed Cont rol
- Brake Cooling Pump Speed Cont rol
- Road Analysis Cont rol ( RAC)
- Brake Temp Monit oring
- Rear Axle Cooling and Pressure Cont rol

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Data Links

Shown is a diagram of the 797B Off-highway Truck electronic system integration. All of these
electronic controls, along with the three engine controls, communicate with each other over the
CAT Data Link. All of the information from these controls can be accessed through the VIMS
message center or a laptop computer with the VIMS-PC or ET software.

All sensors and switches that provide input to an ECM can be shared with other ECMs over
data links. The ability to share the inputs eliminates the need for more than one sensor in the
same system. A laptop computer with Cat ET can also be connected to the data link and view
the information that is being transmitted between the ECMs.

Caterpillar uses three types of data links as shown in the illustration above. The Cat Data Link
is used on all Caterpillar electronically controlled machine systems. The Controller Area
Network (CAN) Data Link (Protocol J1939) and the American Trucking Association (ATA)
Data Link are used on some engine electronic control systems.
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The CAT Data Link consists of a pair of twisted wires that connect to all of the Electronic
Control Modules (ECMs) on a machine. The wires are twisted to reduce electrical interference
from unwanted sources such as radio transmissions.

The Controller Area Network (CAN) Data Link can be recognized by the shielded cable and the
connectors that are also shielded. Inside is a twisted pair of copper wires. The CAN Data Link
is used for high speed transmission of data between the Engine ECMs.

To test the CAN Data Link, turn the power to the ECMs OFF and disconnect all of the ECM
receptacles. Check the resistance between each ECM receptacle pin. The result should be as
follows:

The "A" pin is Negative, the "B" pin is Positive, and the "C" pin is Shield.

"A" to "A" = 0 ohms

"B" to "B" = 0 ohms
"A" to "B" = 60 ohms
"A" or "B" to Ground = OPEN
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DATA LINK FAULTS

- Opens, Shorts, High Resistance
- Use Digital Multimeter to Test for:
- Data Communications Activity
- Circuit Faults

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The circuit faults that could disrupt data link communications are the same type of faults that
affect other electrical circuits: opens, shorts, high resistance, and intermittents.

A digital multimeter can test data link circuits for data communications activity and circuit
faults.

The DC voltage function provides an indication that data activity is occurring. The voltmeter
displays a value that is approximately halfway between zero and the power supply voltage. For
example, a 5-volt system will display about 2.5 volts when data activity is present. A voltage
reading of 5 volts, near zero, or zero indicates no activity is present. Whether the value is high
or low can provide information as to whether the circuit is open or grounded.

The Min/Max function used in conjunction with the DC voltage function provides some
additional information beyond a standard DC voltage function. With the Min/Max selected, a
view of the Max value should indicate the system power supply voltage, such as 4.75 volts to
5.25 volts on a 5-volt system. The Min selection will show the lower portion of the digital
pulse, generally between 0.2 volts and perhaps as high as 0.7 volts. The average selection
should indicated a value about halfway between the power supply voltage and zero, such as 2.5
volts on a 5-volt system. A pulsing signal indicates data activity and a lack of pulsing indicates
no data activity.