{"id":7595,"date":"2019-12-27T06:48:07","date_gmt":"2019-12-27T06:48:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/?p=7595"},"modified":"2019-12-27T06:49:20","modified_gmt":"2019-12-27T06:49:20","slug":"2019c-lastest-version-cat-caterpillar-et-diagnostic-adapter-iii-cat-communication-adapter-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/2019c-lastest-version-cat-caterpillar-et-diagnostic-adapter-iii-cat-communication-adapter-3\/","title":{"rendered":"2019C lastest Version CAT Caterpillar ET Diagnostic Adapter III Cat Communication Adapter 3"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Caterpillar Comm Adapter III &#8211; diagnostic scanner interface is a cat group dealer workshop diagnostic tool built to work with Caterpillar heavy vehicles and Caterpillar engines. It is the latest generation of the cat Communication Adapter group and replaces the cat Comm Adapter II &amp; the old 466-6258 and 317-7487 tool number.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Caterpillar Electronic Technician (Cat ET) is a service tool designed to run on a personal computer (PC) under Microsoft Windows. It will communicate with the Electronic Control Modules (ECMs) through a communication data link thus allowing you to diagnose existing and potential problems, configure the product and obtain data for analysis.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/goods-2485-CAT+Caterpillar+ET+Diagnostic+Adapter+III+PLUS+DELLd630+laptop.html\">Caterpillar scan tool<\/a> includes:<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CAT Comm Adapter III (part # 317-7485)<\/p>\n<p>CD with the drivers<\/p>\n<p>USB Cable (From device to your computer)<\/p>\n<p>J1939\/J1708 Cable (from device to your truck)<\/p>\n<p>Hard Shell Case with foam inserts<\/p>\n<p>Caterpillar ET 2019c<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/\u56fe\u72474.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7596 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/\u56fe\u72474.png\" alt=\"\u56fe\u72474\" width=\"443\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/\u56fe\u72474.png 443w, https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/\u56fe\u72474-300x253.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 443px) 100vw, 443px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><b>With the CAT Diagnostic Tool, you can:<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>View active and logged diagnostics<\/p>\n<p>View events where irregularities occurred and were logged by the ECM<\/p>\n<p>View the status of a group of parameters (temperatures, pressures, etc.) simultaneously<\/p>\n<p>Record and log performance data<\/p>\n<p>Graph a group of status parameters<\/p>\n<p>View the current configuration of an ECM<\/p>\n<p>Change ECM configurations<\/p>\n<p>Perform diagnostic tests<\/p>\n<p>Perform calibrations<\/p>\n<p>Print reports and diagnostic results<\/p>\n<p>For some machine and engine products, additional functionality has been included with the service tool program<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/goods-333-Best+quality+CAT+Caterpillar+ET+Diagnostic+Tool.html\">Caterpillar electronic technician 2019C<\/a> is an updated version of the caterpillar dealer diagnostic software.<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Cat works with the Caterpillar Communication Adapters family.<\/p>\n<p>The recommended adapter is a Caterpillar Communication Adapter III Kit PN 538-5051 (Replaces 466-6258).<\/p>\n<p>This diagnostic app allows you to: Change vehicle&#8217;s parameters Lock \/ Unlock parameters Diagnose and reconfigure Reading of error codes ECM Flash<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/goods-10220-Cat-Caterpillar-ET-Cat-ET-3-Software.html\">Caterpillar ET 2019C<\/a> (replaces CAT ET 2018b, 2019A,2019B) Electronic Technician Diagnostic Software<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/\u56fe\u72475.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7597 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/\u56fe\u72475.png\" alt=\"\u56fe\u72475\" width=\"695\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/\u56fe\u72475.png 695w, https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/\u56fe\u72475-300x224.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 695px) 100vw, 695px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><b>Brand: <\/b><\/strong>Caterpillar<\/p>\n<p><strong><b>Region:<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0WorldWide<\/p>\n<p><strong><b>Language:<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0English<\/p>\n<p><strong><b>Compatible OS:<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0Windows 7 32 bit, Windows 7 64 bit, Windows 8\/8.1 32 bit, Windows 8\/8.1 64 bit, Windows 10 32 bit, Windows 10 64 bit<\/p>\n<p><strong><b>Publication date:<\/b><\/strong>\u00a010.2019 year<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><b>What&#8217;s New &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/goods-6883-Cat-Caterpillar-ET-Software.html\">2019C<\/a><\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Indication of Selected Communications Adapter<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The service tool now displays the selected communications adapter when the service tool is disconnected. The adapter name is displayed in the status area at the bottom right of the service tool window.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>End of Support for Windows 7<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Microsoft is ending extended support for Windows 7 as of January 2020. The service tool will be ending support for Windows 7 as of the 2020A release.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><b>What&#8217;s New &#8211; 2019B<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Automatic Product Status Report (PSR) Upload<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The service tool includes a new tool that automatically uploads Product Status Reports. The tool scans for newly generated Product Status Reports and uploads them when an internet connection is available. The default is that automatic report uploading is enabled. The Preferences dialog has an option to disable the tool.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><b>What&#8217;s New &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/goods-317-CAT+Caterpillar+ET+Diagnostic+Adapter+III.html\"> 2019A<\/a><\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>ECM Naming Changes<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Certain ECMs connect to the service tool over two data links at the same time. The service tool shows a message popup when the ECM is only detected on one link. The service tool has been changed to add the text **INCOMPLETE** in the ECM name when the connection is incomplete. Service tool features that display a connection icon also use a new icon for an incomplete connection.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><b>What&#8217;s New &#8211; 2018C<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No significant new features or feature enhancements<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><b>What&#8217;s New &#8211; 2018B<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CEOS Fleet Configuration File TOP<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>A CEOS (Customer Electronic Option Selection) Fleet Configuration File can be created\/modified for an engine using the Service Tool. This is available in connected and disconnected mode.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><b>What&#8217;s New &#8211; 2018A<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Trainer Update &#8211; 988K XE Wheel Loader<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The 988K XE Wheel Loader has been added to the Trainer application.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><b>What&#8217;s New &#8211; 2017C<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Preferences Option to Save a Product Status Report to PDF<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The Preferences dialog for the Product Status Report has changed. The dialog contains a new checkbox to automatically save a Product Status Report as a PDF file when the report is created. The service tool will continue to automatically save Product Status Reports as an XML file.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><b>What&#8217;s New &#8211; 2017B<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Product Status Report Updates<\/p>\n<p>The Product Status Report has been updated to include certain history features supported by the ECM, such as the after-treatment Regeneration History and the Service Test History.<\/p>\n<p>Winflash Screen Update<\/p>\n<p>The screen for the Winflash feature has been updated. A new Expand All button opens all sections of the screen to show all details for ECMs detected by WinFlash. A new Collapse All button hides all sections of the screen, except for header rows showing detected ECM names.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><b>PC Requirements<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><b>Recommended Configurations<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>PC containing a 2.0 GHz dual-core processor<\/p>\n<p>3GB RAM<\/p>\n<p>3GB of the available hard disk drive<\/p>\n<p>DVD-ROM drive (optionally)<\/p>\n<p>15.4-inch XGA Screen (1280&#215;1024 compatible)<\/p>\n<p>Microsoft Windows\u2122 7 Professional or Windows 8 Professional, Windows 10 Professional (Not tested with Home Edition) (Note: Windows 8 RT is not supported)<\/p>\n<p>RS232 port with 16550AF UART or compatible (for use with Comm Adapter II)<\/p>\n<p>USB 1.1 or 2.0 port (for use with Comm Adapter 3)<\/p>\n<p>Ethernet RJ45 connector<\/p>\n<p>Built-in pointing device or mouse<\/p>\n<p>For security purposes, Microsoft Internet Explorer version 11 or newer or Microsoft Edge is recommended.<\/p>\n<p>Note: The most recent version of Microsoft Internet Explorer may not be validated to work with the service tool.<\/p>\n<p>Wi-Fi (for the Wireless Comm Adapter 3)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><b>Minimum Configurations<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>PC containing a Pentium 2 GHz processor or greater<\/p>\n<p>1GB RAM<\/p>\n<p>500MB of an available hard disk drive<\/p>\n<p>CD-ROM drive<\/p>\n<p>Super VGA monitor or display (1024&#215;768)<\/p>\n<p>Microsoft Windows\u2122 7 Professional or Windows 8 Professional, Windows 10 Professional (Not tested with Home Edition) (Note: Windows 8 RT is not supported)<\/p>\n<p>RS232 port with 16550AF UART or compatible (for use with Comm Adapter II)<\/p>\n<p>USB 1.1 or 2.0 port (for use with Comm Adapter 3)<\/p>\n<p>Ethernet RJ45 connector<\/p>\n<p>Built-in pointing device or mouse<\/p>\n<p>For security purposes, Microsoft Internet Explorer version 9 or newer is recommended. Note: The most recent version of Microsoft\u00d2 Internet Explorer may not be validated to work with the service tool.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><b>Communication Hardware<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Caterpillar Communication Adapter III Kit<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><b>Configuring Cat Electronic Technician to use the Communication Adapter 3<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><b>For Cat 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:<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Step 1 Start Cat Electronic Technician.<\/p>\n<p>Step 2 Click the Stop Connect button when it appears.<\/p>\n<p>Step 3 Select the utility menu.<\/p>\n<p>Step 4 Choose \u201cPreferences &gt; Modify&#8230;\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Step 5 Select the Communications tab.<\/p>\n<p>Step 6 Select Cat Comm Adapter 3 (RP1210) and click OK.<\/p>\n<p>NOTE: Because a growing number of products require multiple data link service, the \u201cEnable Dual Datalink Service\u201d checkbox has been pre-selected.<\/p>\n<p>Servicing ECMs on more than one data link requires this checkbox to be enabled.<\/p>\n<p>Failure to do this will result in undetected ECMs and reduced functionality.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><b>Original Factory Caterpillar ET3 Adapter III Compare With OEM Caterpillar ET Diagnostic Adpater III<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Original Factory CAT ET can use once pluged, no need install the USB drive, the software can automatic realize it for ET3 Adapter, and the machine can automatic weld the high quality Circuit board, quality will be more reliable.<\/li>\n<li>The OEM Caterpillar ET Diagnostic Adapter III need use USB Drive to install, and need choose the COM Port, and \u00a0in the software ET also need choose ET2 then can be used.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><b>The Details as follows:<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/\u56fe\u72476.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7598 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/\u56fe\u72476.png\" alt=\"\u56fe\u72476\" width=\"887\" height=\"705\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/\u56fe\u72476.png 887w, https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/\u56fe\u72476-300x238.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 887px) 100vw, 887px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/\u56fe\u72477.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7599 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/\u56fe\u72477.png\" alt=\"\u56fe\u72477\" width=\"601\" height=\"254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/\u56fe\u72477.png 601w, https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/\u56fe\u72477-300x126.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 601px) 100vw, 601px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Caterpillar Comm Adapter III &#8211; diagnostic scanner interface is a cat group dealer workshop diagnostic tool built to work with<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":7596,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1084],"tags":[1614,1613,940,571],"views":4512,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7595"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7595"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7595\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7601,"href":"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7595\/revisions\/7601"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7596"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7595"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7595"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7595"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}