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K317-7484DS Tool Group – Caterpillar Communication Adapter 3

K317-7484DS Caterpillar Communication Adapter 3 Group

The following equipment is included in this group K317-7484DS

Part Number Description

K317-7484DS Caterpillar Communications Adapter 3

327-8981 Data Link Cable

317-7487 USB PC connector

6V-7145 Carrying Case

317-7513 Block/Foam for carrying case

NEHS5057 Communication Adapter 3 CD-ROM

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NEHS1032 Communication Adapter 3 User's Manual

K317-7484DCA- Caterpillar Communication Adapter 3 Group Pictures

Align and attach the DB25 connector end of the USB PC cable to the “PC cable” end connection on the Comm Adapter 3.

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Plug the USB Connector end of the PC cable into the USB port of the PC

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After connecting the Comm Adapter 3 to the PC, connect the DB15- style connector end of the data link cable to the “Data Link” connection on the Comm Adapter 3.

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Connect the other end of the data link cable to the service connector on the product.

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The lights on the front of the Comm Adapter 3 will sequentially glow from the top to the bottom of the device and the diagnostic test will begin. The service tool is now ready to be
started.

NOTE: The Power light on the Comm Adapter will glow if the data link is powered (machine power is on) or if the USB connector is plugged into the PC.

NOTE: For more information on the Comm Adapter 3, please refer to the Caterpillar Communications Adapter 3 Tool Operating Manual

Configuring Electronic Technician to use the Communication Adapter 3

In order for Electronic Technician to work with the Communication Adapter 3, the settings must be changed to select the Communication Adapter 3 as the
Communication Interface Device:
Step 1 Start Caterpillar Electronic Technician.
Step 2 Click the Stop Connect button when it appears. Step 3 Select the Utilities menu.
Step 4 Choose “Preferences...”
Step 5 Select the Communications tab.
Step 6 Select Caterpillar Comm Adapter 3 (RP1210) and click OK.
NOTE: Because a growing number of products require multiple data link service, the “Enable Dual Datalink Service” checkbox has been pre-selected. Servicing ECMs
on more than one data link requires this checkbox to be enabled. Failure to do this will result in undetected ECMs and reduced functionality

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Communication Hardware

Caterpillar offers several options for communication hardware. Communication

Adapters are service tools consisting of a portable hardware adapter and a software PC program designed to run under Microsoft® WindowsTM. MPSI Pro- Link is a portable
computer diagnostic analyzer. To service using Caterpillar Electronic Technician, one of the following devices is required:

• K317-7484DS Tool Group – Caterpillar Communication Adapter 3 For additional requirements, see “Setting up Caterpillar Communication Adapter 3”

• NOTE: Engines that do not have the service connector may also require the 140-9442 ATA\CDL T-Adapter.

Exceptions

The requirements for Hydraulic Excavators B-Series (HEX) are the following:

127-9797 - Cable Assembly HEX to PC Adapter cable In the Communications tab of the Preferences dialog box, select the Communication Adapter option from the Communication
Interface Device drop-down list. Then click the Advanced button. Select the 19200 baud rate radio button. Click OK

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SETTING UP THE CATERPILLAR COMMUNICATIONS ADAPTER II

Requirements

171-4400 - Caterpillar Communication Adapter II Group

The following equipment is included in this group:

Requirements:
Description
Part Number

171 -4401 Caterpillar Communication Adapter II

207-6845 Data Link Cable (24 inch)

This cable must be used for J1939/1 1

communications.

196-0055 Serial PC Cable (25 foot)

6V-3072 Carrying Case

177-4595 Block/Foam for carrying case

NEHS0758 Communication Adapter II CD-ROM and User's

Manual

Optional Cables:
Description
Part Number

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7X-1686 In-Cab Adapter Cable for ATA

157-4829 In-Cab Adapter Cable for the J1939/1 1

160-0142 Serial PC Cable (10 foot)

This cable can only be used with the Caterpillar

Communication Adapter II 171-4401

225-5985 Parallel PC Cable (25 foot)

IEEE 1284 (male to male connector)

This cable is for PCs that do not have a serial port.

This cable can only be used with the Caterpillar

Communication Adapter II 171-4401.

237-7547 USB to Serial Adapter Kit (16 inches)

139-4166 ATA/CDL Unicable from a Caterpillar communication

adapter to the service connector

NOTE: The 7X1412 ATA or 7X1 570 CDL cable

may also be used. However, these are no longer
available for purchase from Caterpillar Inc.

140-9442 ATA/CDL T-Adapter (not required for all

applications)

167-9225 Cable Assembly used to connect the Service Tool

directly to the ECM.

214-0113 Main Harness

214-0114 A3 and A4 E4 stub (requires Main Harness

214-0114)

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224-4899 A4 E1 stub (requires Main Harness 214-0114)

Align and attach the DB25 connector end of the serial cable to the “PC Cable” end of the Comm Adapter II

Connect the other end (RS-232 end) of the serial cable to the communication port of the PC.

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(Shown with optional USB to Serial Adapter)

To connect the Communication Adapter II to the data link, perform the following steps:

Step 1 After connecting the Comm Adapter II to the PC, connect the DB15- style connector end of the data link cable to the “Data Link” end of the Comm Adapter II.

Step 2 Connect the other end of the data link cable to the product. If the data link is powered (machine power is on), the Power light on the Comm Adapter II will glow and the
diagnostic test will begin. The lights on the front of the Comm Adapter II will sequentially glow from the top to the bottom of the device. The service tool is now ready to be started.

Updating the Communication Adapter II Firmware to Serial IP

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NOTE: Use the Comm Adapter II Toolkit version 4.0.12 drivers to update the Comm Adapter II.

NOTE: Use the serial port only to upgrade the Communication Adapter II. Do not use the Parallel port.

Instructions

To update the Comm Adapter II Firmware, perform the following steps:

Step 1 Make sure the Comm Adapter II is connected to the PC and the Power light is on.

Step 2 Go to the Start menu on the computer. Choose All Programs ->
Caterpillar Comm Adapters -> Comm Adapter Toolkit.

Step 3 The Toolkit application will start up and display the Summary screen.

Step 4 Choose the Application Firmware Flash icon _______ . Then click the

Select File button. The Select Firmware Flash File dialog box is displayed.

Step 5 The following files should be listed on the right: ca2vi2.apf – application firmware

cav3i0.0 apf – application firmware

ca2v3i1 .0.apf – SIP application firmware

Step 6 Highlight the ca2v3i1.0.apf file and click the OK button. Step 7 Click the Begin Flash button to start the download.

Step 8 A dialog box showing the download progress will appear. The download should take less than 45 seconds.

NOTE: All protocol lights on the front of the Comm Adapter II will blink while the firmware is flashed.

Step 9 When the download is complete, a dialog box will appear, allowing a return to the Toolkit Summary screen, a return to the Flash screen, or an Exit from the toolkit.

Step 10 Click the Exit button.

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Configuring Electronic Technician to use the Comm Adapter II

In order for Electronic Technician to work with the Communication Adapter II, the settings must be changed to select the Comm Adapter II as the Communication Interface Device:

Step 1 Start Caterpillar Electronic Technician.

Step 2 Click the Stop Connect button when it appears. Step 3 Select the Utilities menu.

Step 4 Choose “Preferences...”

Step 5 Select the Communications tab.

Step 6 Change the Communication Interface Device to “Caterpillar Comm Adapter II (Dual Data Link/Serial IP)” and click OK.

Step 7 “COM1” should be selected. This application firmware only supports Serial communications.

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