317-7484 Communications Adapter 3

SMCS: 1900-38

TOOLOPERATINGMANUAL

NEHS1032-02November 2008

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TOOLOPERATINGMANUAL

Important Safety Information

Think Safety

Most accidents that involve product operation,maintenance, and repair are caused by failureto observe basic safety rules or precautions.An accident can often be avoided byrecognizing potentially hazardous situationsbefore an accident occurs. A person must bealert to potential hazards. This person shouldalso have the necessary training, skills, andtools to perform these functions properly.Improper operation, lubrication,maintenance, or repair of this product canbe dangerous and could result in injury ordeath.Do not operate or perform any lubrication,maintenance, or repair on this product untilyou have read and understood theoperation, lubrication, maintenance, andrepair information.Safety precautions and warnings are providedin this manual and on the product. If thesehazard warnings are not heeded, bodily injuryor death could occur to you or to otherpersons.The hazards are identified by the “Safety AlertSymbol” and followed by a “Signal Word” suchas “DANGER”, “WARNING”, or “CAUTION”.The Safety Alert “WARNING” label is shownbelow.

The meaning of this safety alert symbol is asfollows:Attention! Become Alert! Your Safety isInvolved.

The message that appears under the warningexplains the hazard and can be either writtenor pictorially presented.Operations that may cause product damageare identified by “NOTICE” labels on theproduct and in this publication.Caterpillar cannot anticipate every possiblecircumstance that might involve a potentialhazard. The warnings in this publicationand on the product are, therefore, not all-inclusive. If a tool, procedure, workmethod, or operating technique that is notspecifically recommended by Caterpillar isused, you must satisfy yourself that it issafe for you and for others. You shouldalso ensure that the product will not bedamaged or be made unsafe by theoperation, lubrication, maintenance orrepair procedures that you choose.The information, specifications, and illustrationsin this publication are on the basis ofinformation that was available at the time thatthe publication was written. The specifications,torques, pressures, measurements,adjustments, illustrations, and other items canchange at any time. These changes can affectthe service that is given to the product. Obtainthe complete and most current informationbefore you start any job.

When replacement parts are required for thisproduct, Caterpillar recommends usingCaterpillar replacement parts or parts withequivalent specifications including, but notlimited to, physical dimensions, type,strength, and material.

Failure to heed this warning can lead topremature failures, product damage,personal injury, or death.

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ContentsLiterature InformationGeneral Information Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Operation Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Service Parts Section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3General Information SectionIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Minimum PC Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Nomenclature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Component Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Operation SectionInstallation of the Communications Adapter 3 (CA3) Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

How to Use the Caterpillar Communications Adapter 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Using the CA3 Toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Using Cat Electronic Technician With the CA3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Service Parts Section317-7484 CA3 Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Literature InformationThis manual should be stored with the toolgroup.

This manual contains safety information,operation instructions, and maintenanceinformation.

Some photographs or illustrations in thispublication show details that can be differentfrom your service tool. Guards and coversmight have been removed for illustrativepurposes.

Continuing improvement and advancement ofproduct design might have caused changes toyour service tool, which are not included in thispublication.

Whenever a question arises regarding yourservice tool or this publication, please consultDealer Service Tools (DST) for the latestavailable information.

Read and understand the basic precautionslisted in the Safety section before operating orperforming maintenance and repair on thisservice tool.

General Information SectionThe General Information section describestooling functions and features. It providesuseful information on individual parts,additional tooling, and resources.

Operation SectionThe Operation section is a reference for thenew operator and a refresher for theexperienced operator.

Photographs and illustrations guide theoperator through correct procedures for usingthe tool group.

Operating techniques outlined in thispublication are basic. Skill and techniquesdevelop as the operator gains knowledge ofthe service tool and its capabilities.

Service Parts SectionThe Service Parts section describes toolingreplacement parts and part numberavailability.

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General Information SectionIntroductionThe 317-7484 Communications Adapter 3Group is designed to be used with a dealersupplied laptop PC and related componentsfor transmitting data from a data linkconnection to the PC for data logging andanalysis. The 317-7484 CommunicationsAdapter 3 Group includes the communicationsadapter, data link cable, PC USB cable, andhard shell case with foam inserts.

Minimum PC RequirementsA dealer supplied PC (Laptop Computer) isrequired to download and operate theCommunication Adapter 3 (CA3) software.

Minimum PC requirements are:

• IBM® PC compatible with Pentium IV 2.4 GHz processor

• 512 MB RAM minimum

• 1 GB of available hard disk drive

• 40X speed CD-ROM drive or 8X speedDVD drive or greater

• 14.1” XGA screen (800x600) or greater

• Built-in pointing device or mouse

• USB 1.1 or 2.0 port

• Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or greater

Contact InformationFor additional product support questionsconcerning this tool, contact the CaterpillarDealer Service Tools Hotline at:

U.S.A.: 1-800-542-8665Illinois: 1-800-541-8665Canada: 1-800-523-8665World: 1-309-675-6277Fax: 1-309-494-1355dealerservicetool_hotline@cat.com

Specifications317-7484 Communications Adapter 3 Group

317-7484 Communications Adapter 3 (CA3) GroupDescription SpecificationOperating Voltage 9 to 32 VDC

Operating Temperature -18° to 65°C (0° to 149°F)

CA3 Dimensions 184 x 85 x 31 mm (7.25 x 3.35 x 1.22 in)

CA3 Weight 360 gram (12.7 oz)

Case Dimensions 470 x 378 x 114 mm(18.5 x 14.9 x 4.5 in)

Group Weight 11 2.54 kg (5.59 lb)

Supported data links SAE J1939 (250K)SAE J1708 (ATA)Caterpillar data link (CDL)

Compliance RP1210A11 Includes 317-7485 Communications Adapter 3, 317-8981 Cable Assembly, 317-7487 Cable Assembly, and6V-7145 Case with 317-7513 Foam Inserts.

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NomenclatureNOTE: Throughout this manual the 317-7485Communications Adapter 3 may also bereferred to as the CA3.

317-7484 Communications Adapter 3 (CA3) GroupItem Part No. Description Qty1 317-7485 Communications Adapter 3 (CA3) 1

2 317-8981 CA3/data link Cable Assembly 1

3 317-7487 CA3/PC Cable Assembly 1

4 6V-7145 Case 1

4a 317-7513 Foam Inserts 1

— NETG5057 Media CD 1

— NEHS1032 Tool Operating Manual (on CD) 1

Component StorageNOTE: 317-7485 Communications Adapter 3(1) and related components can be stored in6V-7145 Case (4) along with cable assemblies.317-7513 Foam Inserts (4a) are designed toaccept additional optional components as theybecome available.

(1) 317-7485 Communications Adapter 3 (CA3). (2) 317-8981 Cable Assembly. (3) 317-7487 CableAssembly. (4) 6V-7145 Case. (4a) 317-7513 FoamInserts.

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Operation SectionInstallation of CommunicationsAdapter 3 (CA3) Software

1. Insert NETG5057 Media CD in laptop PC(dealer supplied) to install software and run“Caterpillar Comm Adapter 3.exe.”

2. The following screen should now bedisplayed:

Welcome to the Caterpillar Comm Adapter3 Setup Wizard. This wizard will guide youthrough the installation of Caterpillar CommAdapter 3. Close all other applicationsbefore starting Setup.

a. Click “Next” to continue.

3. The Caterpillar Comm Adapter 3 “ChooseInstall Location” window will display:

Choose Install Location

Choose the folder in which to installCaterpillar Comm Adapter 3.

Setup will install Caterpillar Comm Adapter3 in the following folder. To install in adifferent folder, click Browse and selectanother folder. Click Install to start theinstallation.

a. Select a destination folder location(default is recommended unless there isa need for a different location).

b. Click “Install.”

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4. The following message may appear on theSoftware Installation screen:

The software you are installing has notpassed Windows Logo testing to verify itscompatibility with Windows XP. (Tell mewhy this testing is important.)

Continuing your installation of this softwaremay impair or destabilize the correctoperation of your system either immediatelyor in the future. Microsoft stronglyrecommends that you stop this installationnow and contact the software vendor forsoftware that has passed Windows Logotesting.

a. Click “Continue Anyway.”

NOTE: Anytime this “Software Installation”message appears during the installationprocess, click “Continue Anyway.” Thismessage is a default message that appearswhen a program has not been approved byMicrosoft. However, Caterpillar has takenextensive measures to ensure that thissoftware will operate correctly on your PC.

NOTE: For Windows Vista users, Steps 6-10 inthis section may not need to be completed, ifthe hardware installs automatically.

5. When the following message appears, theinstallation is complete:

Installation Complete

Setup was completed successfully.

a. Click “Close” to proceed to the nextstep.

6. Use 317-7487 Cable Assembly (3) toconnect Communications Adapter 3 (1) toPC (11) USB port.

a. Connect cable to CA3 (1).

(1) Communications Adapter 3 (CA3).(3) 317-7487 Cable Assembly.

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b. Connect cable (3) to USB port on PC (11).

(1) Communications Adapter 3 (CA3). (3) 317-7487Cable Assembly. (11) PC (dealer supplied).

7. “Found New Hardware Wizard” window willdisplay, prompting the installation of newhardware for the CAT CA3 with thismessage:

If your hardware came with an installationCD or Floppy disk, insert it now.

a. Select “Install from a list or specificlocation (Advanced).”

b. Click “Next.”

8. The second “Found New Hardware Wizard”window will display with this message:

Please choose your search and installationoptions.

a. Select “Search for the best driver inthese locations.”

b. Select “Include this location in thesearch:”

c. Click “Browse” and select:

C:\Program Files\Caterpillar Inc\CommAdapter 3\Driver

d. Click “Next.”

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9. The following message may appear on the“Hardware Installation” screen:

The software you are installing for thishardware:

CAT Comm Adapter 3

has not passed Windows Logo testing toverify its compatibility with Windows XP.(Tell me why this testing is important.)

Continuing your installation of this softwaremay impair or destabilize the correctoperation of your system either immediatelyor in the future. Microsoft stronglyrecommends that you stop this installationnow and contact the software vendor forsoftware that has passed Windows Logotesting.

a. Click “Continue Anyway.”

10. When the software drivers are installed,the following message will appear:

Completing the Found New HardwareWizard

The wizard has finished installing thesoftware for:

CAT CA3

a. Click “Finish” to close the wizard.

11. To view basic information about theCommunications Adapter 3, open the CA3Toolkit from “Start Menu” >> “AllPrograms” >> “Caterpillar Comm Adapter3” >> “Comm Adapter 3 Toolkit.”

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How to Use the CaterpillarCommunications Adapter 3Using the CA3 Toolkit1. Before using the Toolkit software to

upgrade firmware, connect 317-7485Communications Adapter 3 (1) to dealersupplied PC (11) using 317-7487 CableAssembly (3). When using the Toolkit, theCA3 does not need to be connected to adata link connection.

a. Connect cable (3) to CA3 (1).

(1) Communications Adapter (CA3).(3) 317-7487 Cable Assembly.

b. Connect cable (3) to USB port on PC(11).

(1) Communications Adapter (CA3). (3) 317-7487 CableAssembly. (11) PC (dealer supplied).

2. To open the Communication Adapter 3Toolkit window, go to “Start Menu” >> “AllPrograms” >> “Caterpillar Comm Adapter3” >> “Comm Adapter 3 Toolkit.” If a CA3is connected, the Summary screen willdisplay a few seconds after start-up.

NOTE: If no CA3 is connected or it is notbeing correctly detected, a “No devicesdetected” message will display at the bottomleft of the screen. Make sure the CA3/PC USBcable is properly connected.

3. Three icon buttons are displayed at the topof the screen. Click the Summary iconbutton at the far left to display the Summaryscreen. The other two icons shown aredescribed in Steps 4 and 8.

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4. To update the firmware, select the middleApplication Firmware Flash icon buttonwhich displays the options for firmwareupgrades.

a. Select a file to flash by clicking “SelectFile,” browse to and select the file. Click“Open.”

b. Click “Begin Flash” to send the file.Files should be of the type “.tar;” forexample, “R35_9-MAY-08.tar”.

c. Once flashing begins, the status barindicates the progress of the file transferfrom the computer to the CA3.

5. The file transfer takes approximately twominutes, at which point the following dialogbox with the following message will display:

The file transfer was successful. Pleasewait while the CA3 is reprogrammed andthen resets.

a. Click “OK.”

7. The CA3 display flashes indicator lights (1a) in sequence while it installs thenew firmware. When the installation iscomplete, the lights stop flashing. Theentire transfer and installation processshould take less than four minutes.

(1a) CA3 Display Indicator Lights.

8. Click the Exit icon button on the right to exitthe Toolkit.

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Using Cat Electronic Technician Withthe CA3To use CAT ET, the CA3 must be connected toa PC loaded with the latest version of CA3software and to a data link connection on themachine.

1. Connect CA3 (1) to PC (11) using 317-7487Cable Assembly (3).

(1) CA3. (3) 317-7487 Cable Assembly. (11) PC (dealer supplied).

2. Connect CA3 (1) to a data link using317-8981 Cable Assembly (2).

(1) CA3. (2) 317-8981 Cable Assembly.

3. Open Cat ET by selecting “Start Menu” >>“All Programs” >> “Caterpillar ET” >>“Electronic Technician.”

NOTE: When opening CAT ET with CA3 forthe first time, it may try to connect based onold settings.

If this occurs, click “Stop Connect.”

4. Go to “Utilities >> Preferences,” and thenselect the “Communications” tab.

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5. Select the appropriate communicationadapter.

a. Select “Caterpillar Comm Adapter 3(RP1210)” from the list of availableadapters.

b. Select a preference (check the box) for“Enable Dual Data Link Service.”

Click “OK” to save these settings.

6. To connect the PC to the data link throughthe CA3, click the “Connect” icon button.

7. When the CA3 is first connected, powerlamp (1b) is YELLOW. In approximatelyone second, the light turns RED.

(1b) CA3 Power Lamp.

NOTE: While the CA3 is connected, the lightfor each data link being used will illuminate(J1939 - RED, CDL - YELLOW, and J1708 - GREEN).

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Service Parts Section317-7484 CA3 Group

317-7484 Communications Adapter 3 (CA3) GroupItem Part No. Description Qty1 317-7485 Communications Adapter 3 (CA3) 1

2 317-8981 CA3/data link Cable Assembly 1

3 317-7487 CA3/PC Cable Assembly 1

4 6V-7145 Case 1

4a 317-7513 Foam Inserts 1

— NETG5057 Media CD 1

— NEHS1032 Tool Operating Manual 1

NOTE: At the end of the tools operational life,dispose of the components. Recycle electricalequipment according to all Federal, state, andlocal guidelines.

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Notes

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For information on service tools or shop supplies,contact Dealer Service Tools on:

Dealer Service Tools501 S. W. JeffersonPeoria, IL U.S.A. 61630-2125U.S.A.: 1-800-542-8665Illinois: 1-800-541-8665Canada: 1-800-523-8665World: 1-309-675-6277Fax: 1-309-494-1355dealerservicetool_hotline@cat.com