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Troubleshooting Section
a. Connect cable (4) between the “COMPUTER”
end of communic
ations adapter (5) and the
parallel port of PC (1). Be sure to configure
Cat ET for the parallel port. This configuration
provides the f
astest connection.
b. Connect cable (3) between the “COMPUTER”
end of commun
ication adapter (5) and the
RS232 serial port of PC (1).
c. Connect cabl
es (2) and (3) between the
“COMPUTER” end of communication adapter
(5) and the USB port of PC (1).
3. Connect cable (6) to communication adapter (5).
4. Connect cabl
e (6) to a service tool connector.
5. Verify that the “POWER” indicator on the
communicati
on adapter is illuminated.
6. Establish communication between Cat ET and the
ECM.
7. If Cat ET and the communication adapter do
not communi
cate with the Electronic Control
Module (ECM), refer to troubleshooting without
a diagnostic code T roubleshooting, “Electronic
Service Too
l Will Not Communicate with ECM”.
Communicating with the Wireless Communication
Adapter
Table 5 lists the optional hardware that is needed
in order to
connect Cat ET by using a wireless
connection.
Table 5
Optional Hardware for the Use of Cat ET
Part Number Description
N/A Personal Computer (PC)
261-3363
(1)
Wireless Communication
Adapter Gp
(1)
Refer to Tool Operating Manual, “Using t he 261-336 3
Wireless Commu nication Adapter Gp” for information that is
related to the installation and the configuration.
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Illustration 2
(1) Personal computer (PC)
(7) 261 -4867 Card (PCMCIA)
(8) 239-9955 Communication Radio Gp
(9) 259-3 183 Data Link Cable As
Note: Items (7), (8), and (9) are part of the 261-3363
Wireless Communication Adapter Gp.
Use the following procedure in order to connect the
wireless communication adapter for use with Cat ET.
1. Remove the electrical power from the ECM.
2. Ensure that the computer has been correctly
configured for the 261-4867 Card (PCMCIA).
Verify that the PC card is installed in the
computer’s PCI expansion slot.
3. Connect cable (9) between communication radio
(8) and the service tool connector.
4. Restore the electrical power to the ECM. If Cat ET
and the communication radio do not communicate
with the ECM, refer to troubleshooting without
a diagnostic code Troubleshooting, “Electronic
Service Tool Will Not Communicate with ECM”.