Caterpillar Service Tool Hardware and Software/Users Manual

Hardware and Software

Version 2.22+

NEHS0758-05

November 2005

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CommunicationAdapter IIUsers Manual

Communication Adapter II

Users Manual

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Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1COMMUNICATION ADAPTER II REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3COMMUNICATION ADAPTER II SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1INSTALLING COMMUNICATION ADAPTER II SOFTWARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Installing from the Compact Disc (CD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3Building Floppy Disks From the CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10Installing From Floppy Disks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13Uninstalling Communication Adapter II Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

CONNECTING THE COMMUNICATION ADAPTER II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17CHANGING THE COMMUNICATIONS INTERFACE DEVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18

SOFTWARE OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1COMM ADAPTER II PROGRAM MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2READ ME FILE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3THE CAT COMM ADAPTER II TOOLKIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Drop-Down Menu Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5Toolbar Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6The Summary Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7The Application Firmware Flash Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

Selecting a File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10Beginning Flash. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12

SPECIAL ISSUES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1APPENDIX A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1APPENDIX B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

INSTALL PROBLEM TRACKING FORM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3COMMUNICATIONS TRACKING FORM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

GLOSSARY OF TERMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

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Introduction

About the Communication Adapter II

The Communication Adapter II is a service tool that consists of a portable hardware adapterand a software PC program and is designed to run under Microsoft? Windows. It will allow aPC to aid in the monitoring of communication on J1939/11 high speed data link, DeviceNet(available in future releases), CAT DataLink, and J1708 (ATA) vehicle networks. TheCommunication Adapter II is RP1210A compliant.

Illustration 1: Communication Adapter II Group (275-5120)

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Communication Adapter II Group (275-5120)

The Communication Adapter II is available in a group that contains the cables and softwarerequired for using the Communication Adapter II on Caterpillar products. You may alsopurchase all items in the group separately. For a list of items included in the group, see Table1 Part Numbers and Descriptions. For optional accessories, refer to Table 2 OptionalAccessories, Part Numbers, and Descriptions.

Item Part Number Description

1 275-5121 Communication Adapter II2 275-5122 Data Link Cable 24 inch, (60.96 cm) for ATA, CDL,

J1939/11, and DeviceNet. J1939 standards require that thiscable not be extended. Communication will not occur if thiscable is extended.NOTE: This is a new molded cable.

3 196-0055 Serial PC Cable 762 cm (25 ft)4 177-4595 Block/Foam (for carrying case)5 6V-3072 Carrying CaseNot shown NEHS0758 Communication Adapter II CD and Users Manual

Table 1 Part Numbers and Descriptions

Optional Accessories

If necessary, you can purchase the following cables:

Part Number Description

7X-1686 In-Cab Adapter Cable for ATA157-4829 In-Cab Adapter Cable for J1939/11160-0142 PC Serial Cable 304.8 cm (10 ft)

PC Parallel Cable 762 cm (25 ft)225-5985 NOTE: Only for use with PC without serial port. Will not work with older

PCs with serial port because they do not have enough drive capability.Parallel Cable IEEE 1284Specification DB25 male - male

Table 2 Optional Accessories Part Numbers and Descriptions

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Communication Adapter II Requirements

In order to successfully run the Communication Adapter II, you will need the following PChardware and software:

Minimum PC Requirements1

IBM PC compatible with Pentium 100 MHz processor

32-MB of RAM

10-MB of available hard disk drive

CD-ROM drive

3.5 1.44-MB floppy disk drive

VGA monitor or display

RS-232 port with 16550 AF UART

Recommended PC Configurations

Intel Pentium II 333 MHz processor or higher

128-MB RAM

4.3 GB hard disk drive

Third Generation DVD drive

Super VGA monitor or display

1The minimum PC Configurations should not be used as a standard whenbuying new personal computers to run Communication Adapter II. However, ifyou have existing equipment that meets these minimum requirements, it will runCommunication Adapter II.

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Minimum Software Requirements2

Microsoft Windows 95B, 98, 2000, NT 4.0 ServicePack 4, XP.

NOTE: Use Communication Adapter II software version 2.22+ and Firmware version 2.2 with above PC software.

Microsoft Windows 95, 95A.

NOTE: Use Communication Adapter II software version 1.2 and Firmware version 1.0 or 1.1 with Windows 95 or 95A.

NOTE: Version 1.0 software can not program the Communication Adapter II Firmware (instead use PC software version 1.1 or another PC with version 2.22).

2See Software Overview section 3, for more details

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Communication Adapter II Specifications

Operating Voltage: 7V DC - 40V DC at 1.0 amps

Operating Temperature: -18C to +65C

(0F +149F)

Storage Temperature: 40C to +80C

(-40F +176F)

Communication Adapter II Size: 180 mm x 85 mm x 44.5mm

(7.085 in x 3.343 in x 1.75 in)

Communication Adapter II Weight: 454 g (1 lb)

Table 3 Communication Adapter II Specifications

NOTE: Design and specifications subject to change without notice.

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Operating Instructions

Purpose

The Communication Adapter II connects between the service connector on the Caterpillarproduct you are testing and your PC. If the service connector is powered when you have theCommunication Adapter II connected to the data link, the POWER light on the CommunicationAdapter II will glow. When power is first applied, the Communication Adapter II performs adiagnostic test for a short period by sequentially turning on all of the lights for a few secondsfrom the bottom to the top of the front panel.

There are a few things you need to do before you begin using the Communication Adapter IIhardware and software to ensure that it will operate properly. Completing the followingchecklist will help to make sure the Communication Adapter II runs effectively and withouterror.

Instructions

To operate the Communication Adapter II, complete the steps listed below.

Step 1 Install the Communication Adapter II software onto your PC (see section 2,page 2).

Step 2 Connect the Communication Adapter II to your PC and to the data link (seesection 2, page 17).

Step 3 Change the Communications Interface Device in Preferences to CaterpillarCommunication Adapter II (see section 2, page 18).

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Installing Communication Adapter II Software

Purpose

You must install the Communication Adapter II software on the PC you will be using in order touse the Communication Adapter II. You can do this in one of two ways: by using the CD thatis included with the hardware components, or by making floppy disks from that CD.

If you have a previous version of Communication Adapter II software installed, uninstall itbefore continuing with this installation procedure (see Uninstalling Communication Adapter IISoftware, section 2, page 14, for instructions).

Note: Communication Adapter II will not run from a server computer.

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Installing from the Compact Disc (CD)

Purpose

The installation procedure described below is for installing Communication Adapter IIsoftware. The installation program is designed to run under Microsoft Windows. Installing fromthe Compact Disk requires one Communication Adapter II CD. Communication Adapter IIsoftware will not run from a server computer.

Instructions

To install the Communication Adapter II Software from the CD:

Step 1 Close any applications you are running, so only Windows is running. Thisincludes any connections to mainframe computers or networks.

Step 2 Insert the Communication Adapter II CD into your computers CD-ROM drive.

Step 3 The setup process should begin automatically. If it does not, press the Startpush-button on the Task Bar. From the file menu, select Run. The Run dialogbox displays.

Note: If running Windows NT, you must have administrative rights on your computer systemto install Communication Adapter II software.

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Illustration 2: Run dialog box

Step 4 In the text box type:

z:\setup.exe

If the CD is in CD-ROM drive other than z, substitute z with the appropriatedrive letter.

Step 5 Press OK. The Setup is preparing status box displays. It shows thepercentage status of the Install Shield Wizard setup. When it is finished, theWelcome dialog box displays.

Illustration 3: Setup is preparing status box

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Illustration 4: Welcome dialog box

Step 6 Read through the welcome message. Press Cancel to exit the setup processor Next> to continue the setup process. The Software License Agreementdialog box displays.

Illustration 5: Software License Agreement dialog box

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Step 7 Read through the license agreement. Press the Yes push-button to accept theterms and conditions. The Select Components dialog box displays.

Illustration 6: Select Components dialog box

Step 8 At this point you can choose Run Setup on this computer, Build diskettesfrom the CD, or both. Run Setup on this computer is selected by default.Press Back> to return to the previous screen, Cancel to end the setupprocess, or select the Next> push-button to begin installing the software ontoyour computer (see section 2, page 10 for instructions on building floppy disksfrom the CD). The Choose Destination Location dialog box displays.3

3If you are upgrading from a previous version of Communication Adapter IIsoftware, the Choose Destination Location dialog box and the Select ProgramFolder dialog box do not display.

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Illustration 7: Choose Destination dialog box

Step 9 To select a different path than the one shown in the Destination Folder area,press the Browse push button. The Choose Folder dialog box displays.

Choose Next> to go to the Select Program Folder screen.

Illustration 8: Select Program Folder dialog box

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Step 10 Caterpillar Comm Adapter II is the default Program Folder name. If you wantto change the Program Folder name, select a folder from the Existing Folderdrop-down list box or type a folder name in the Program Folder text box.

Step 11 Press the Next> push-button to continue the setup.

Illustration 9: Copying program files progress bar

Step 12 The setup wizard begins installing Communication Adapter II software to thedestination folder. The Communication Adapter II Setup screen with progressbars displays. Press Cancel to exit the setup install procedure.

When the installation process is successfully completed, an information dialogdisplays, informing you to refer to the ReadMe.txt file for additional informationon modifying the Communication Device settings in Caterpillar ElectronicTechnician for proper operation of the Communication Adapter II. See section2, page 2, for instructions on how to change this setting.

Illustration 10: Information Dialog Box

Step 13 Press OK. The Setup Complete dialog box displays.

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Step 14 Another information dialog will display asking you to verify you haveApplication Firmware version 2.2 or later loaded into the CommunicationAdapter II device. Application Fiirmware 2.2 must be used for Windows XPand will work in all previous versions of Windows. See Section 2, page 17, forinstructions on how to connect to the Communications Adapter II and seeSection 3, page 8, for instructions on how to flash the adapter with the 2.2firmware if it is not currently installed.

Illustration 11: Setup Complete dialog box

Step 15 Press the Finish push-button to complete the setup after selecting whether ornot you want to immediately restart your computer (you must reboot your PC tocomplete the installation of the new software).

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Building Floppy Disks From the CD

Purpose

In order to install Communication Adapter II software by using floppy disks, you must firstcopy the CD onto floppy disks. To copy the CD onto floppy disks you need three clean,formatted 1.44-MB high density floppy disks and the Communication Adapter II CD.

Instructions

To copy the Communication Adapter II software from the CD to floppy disks:

Step 1 Follow steps 1 through 7 of Installing From the CD, (section 2, pages 3through 6).

Step 2 When you reach the Select Components dialog screen select Build diskettesfrom the CD. Unless you press on Run Setup on this computer it will remainchosen and the software will be loaded onto your computer at the same timethe software is saved onto the diskettes. Press Back> to return to theprevious screen, Cancel to end the setup process, or select the Next> pushbutton to begin installing the software onto your computer and/or building thediskettes from the CD.

The Select Drive dialog box displays.

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Illustration 12: Communication Adapter II Select Drive dialog box

Step 4 If you have more than one floppy disk drive, choose the floppy disk drive towhich you want to copy the files. Otherwise, setup will default to the only floppydrive you have. Select the Next> push-button. The Setup Needs The NextDisk dialog box displays.

Illustration 13: Setup Needs The Next Disk dialog box

Step 5 Insert the first floppy disk into the floppy disk drive you selected in the SelectDrive dialog box.

Step 6 The Communication Adapter II software begins copying to the floppy disks.Press Cancel to exit the copying process.

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Step 7 The Setup Needs the Next Disk dialog box displays each time to put anotherfloppy disk into the floppy disk drive. Remove the current disk, label it, andinsert another disk.

Illustration 14: Remove Diskette / Diskettes Successfully Built dialog box

Step 8 Press OK when the last Remove Diskette dialog box displays, stating thatthe diskettes have been successfully built.

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Installing From Floppy Disks

Purpose

The installation procedure described below is for installing Communication Adapter IIsoftware. The installation program is designed to run under Microsoft Windows. Installing fromthe Compact Disk requires the floppy disks you built following the instructions under BuildingFloppy Disks From the CD (section 2, pages 10 through 12). Communication Adapter IIsoftware will not run from a server computer.

Instructions

To install the Communication Adapter II software onto your computer from the floppy disksyou created:

Step 1 Close all running applications except Windows. This includes any connectionsto mainframe computers or networks.

Step 2 Insert the Communication Adapter II floppy disk #1 into a 3.5 inch, 1.44-MBfloppy disk drive.

Step 3 Press the Start push-button on the Task Bar. From the file menu, press Run.The Run dialog box displays.

Step 4 In the text box type:

a:\setup.exe

If the floppy disk is in a floppy disk drive other than a, substitute a with theappropriate drive letter.

Step 5 Press OK. The Setup is preparing status box displays. It shows thepercentage status of the Install Shield Wizard setup. When it is finished, theWelcome dialog box displays.

Step 6 Follow steps 6 through 15 of Installing from the Compact Disk, section 2,page 5 through 9 to complete the installation.

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Uninstalling Communication Adapter II Software

Purpose

If for any reason you must uninstall the Communication Adapter II Software, please completethe following actions.

Instructions

To Uninstall Communication Adapter II software:

Step 1 Go to your Start menu and choose Settings.

Step 2 Select Control Panel and then double click on Add/Remove Programs. TheAdd/Remove Programs Properties dialog box displays.

Step 3 Highlight the entry entitled Communication Adapter II and selectChange/Remove.

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Illustration 15: Add/Remove Programs dialog box

Step 4 A Confirm File Deletion warning box displays, asking if you want to completelyremove the software.

Step 5 Press Yes to completely remove the Communication Adapter II and all of itscomponents from your computer. The Remove Programs From Your Computerstatus box displays. Immediately following, the Remove Shared File dialog boxdisplays, asking if you want to remove all shared components.

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Illustration 16: Remove Shared File dialog box

Step 6 Press the Yes to All push-button to remove all shared files. A Remove SharedFiles warning box displays, making sure you want to proceed with the removal.

Step 7 Press the Yes push-button to continue.

Step 8 When the uninstall is complete, press the OK push button on the RemovePrograms From Your Computer dialog box.

Step 9 Finally, close the Add/Remove Programs dialog box.

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Connecting the Communication Adapter II

Purpose

You connect the Communication Adapter II to your PC by using the serial cables listed inTable 1 Part Numbers and Descriptions or in Table 2, Optional Accessories Part Numbersand Descriptions. However, please note that if you use the 24 inch Data Link Cable (partnumber 275-5122), J1939 standards require that this cable not be extended. Communicationwill not occur if this cable is extended.

Instructions

To connect the Communication Adapter II to the PC:

Step 1 Align and attach one end of the serial cable that you have chosen to the PCcable connection on the Communication Adapter II.

Step 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the serial port of your PC.

To Connect the Communication Adapter II to the data link:

Step 1 After you have connected the Communication Adapter II to your PC, connectone end of the data link cable you have chosen to the data link connection onthe Communication Adapter II.

Step 2 Connect the other end of the data link cable to the diagnostic connector on theproduct you wish to test. If the data link is powered (machine power is on), thePower light on the Communication Adapter II will glow and the diagnostic testwill begin (the lights on the front of the Communication Adapter II willsequentially glow from the bottom to the top of the device).

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Changing the Communications Interface Device

Purpose

If you choose Caterpillar Electronic Technician (Cat ET) as your service tool, you must changethe Communications Interface Device in Caterpillar Electronic Technicians Preferences toCaterpillar Communication Adapter II (RP1210). If you have completely connected theCommunication Adapter II but have not changed the Communication Interface Device settingin Cat ET and attempt to start Cat ET, you will receive a warning message stating that Cat ETis unable to communicate with the Caterpillar Communication Adapter.

Illustration 17: Preferences dialog box

Instructions

To change the Communication Interface Device:

Step 1 Open Caterpillar Electronic Technician. Press the Stop Connect push-buttonwhen it appears.

Step 2 Select Preferencesfrom the Settings drop-down menu. The Preferencesdialog box displays.

Step 3 Select the Communications tab.

Step 4 Change the Communication Interface Device to Caterpillar CommunicationAdapter II (RP1210) and verify that the Ports setting is correct.

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Software Overview

All Communication Adapter II documentation is directed towards the user with someMicrosoft? Windows? experience. If this does not describe you, please take some time toacquaint yourself with Windows before installing the Communication Adapter II software.

The Communication Adapter II software includes the Read Me file and the Comm Adapter IIToolkit (used to view the hardware, application firmware, boot firmware, and Comm Adapter IIPC Driver versions, as well as flash new information to the Caterpillar Comm Adapter II).

Once the Communication Adapter II software is installed onto your computer, the CaterpillarComm Adapter II group is installed into your programs menu and includes the Read Me fileand the Comm Adapter II Toolkit icons.

The data and menus displayed in the illustrations of this manual may be different from thedata and menus that you have displayed in the Communication Adapter II Toolkit software.

Note: Communication Adapter II will not run from a server computer

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Comm Adapter II Program Menu

The following illustration displays the Caterpillar Comm Adapter II program menu.

Illustration 18: Comm Adapter II Program Menu

The following items are available in the program menu:

Comm Adapter II Toolkit The Communication Adapter II toolkit is a program that allowsyou to view the hardware, application firmware, boot firmware,and Comm Adapter II PC Driver versions, as well as flash newinformation to the Caterpillar Communication Adapter II.

Read Me Double click this icon to read additional release informationbefore using the Communication Adapter II.

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Read Me File

Purpose

The ReadMe.txt file is located on the Communication Adapter II Install CD. It is also an icon inthe Communication Adapter II Group Box. The following important information is in this file:

What is new in this release

What you need to use the Communication Adapter II

Supported Operating Systems

Installation Procedure

How to Configure Caterpillar Electronic Technician to use the CommunicationAdapter II

Uninstall Procedure

Support Contacts

Instructions

Press the Start push-button on the Task Bar and choose Programs. Select Caterpillar CommAdapter II and then choose Read Me. The ReadMe.txt file displays.

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The Cat Comm Adapter II Toolkit

Purpose

For the majority of the time, you will not need to change or display the Cat Comm Adapter IIToolkit settings. However, in the rare occasion that you wish to see or change (flash) thesesettings, you can open the Cat Comm Adapter II Toolkit which is the Communication AdapterII program containing two screens: The Summary Screen, which allows you to view thehardware, application firmware, boot firmware, and Comm Adapter II PC Driver versions; andthe Application Firmware Flash Screen (available after version 1.0) which allows you to flashnew information to the Caterpillar Communication Adapter II..

Instructions

To open the Cat Comm Adapter II Toolkit:

Step 1 Go to the Start menu of your computer, choose Programs, and then CaterpillarComm Adapter II.

Step 2 Select Comm Adapter II Toolkit. The Cat Comm Adapter II Toolkit Summaryscreen displays.

Screen Layout

The Cat Comm Adapter II Toolkit consists of two screens: the Summary screen and theApplication Firmware Flash screen (unavailable in version 1.0). Both screens include thefollowing information:

Drop-down menus

Toolbar

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Drop-Down Menu Functions

Purpose

The Cat Comm Adapter II Toolkit File drop-down menu functions include:

File - contains the Exit option which closes the Caterpillar Comm Adapter IIToolkit.

Information - contains the option to view the Summary screen.

Utilities - includes the Application Firmware Flash option which displays theSelect Firmware Flash file dialog box and the Preferences option which allowsthe communication settings to be changed.

Help - contains the About Comm Adapter II Toolkit option, which gives thename, version number and copyright information about the software. Alsocontains the Help Topics option which opens the Help topics for theCommunication Adapter.

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To use the keyboard to operate the drop-down menus:

Step 1 Hold down the Alt key and press the underlined letter of the function you wantto open.

Step 2 Use the arrow keys to scroll down the list until you find the function you want toperform.

To use the mouse to operate the drop-down menus:

Step 1 Left click on the function.

Step 2 Choose the function you want to perform and left click again.

4See Navigation Shortcuts, section 5, page 1, for more details on how to usemouse and keyboard shortcuts.

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Toolbar Functions

Purpose

The toolbar on the top to the Caterpillar Comm Adapter II screen consists of icons you canuse instead of the some of the drop-down menu functions. They include:

Summary icon - Opens the summary screen

Application Firmware Flash icon - Opens the Select

Firmware Flash file dialog box

Exit - Closes Caterpillar Comm Adapter II Toolkit

Instructions

To use the toolbar icons, slide your mouse arrow over the icon you want to use and left click.

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The Summary Screen

Illustration 19: Cat Comm Adapter II Toolkit Summary screen

Purpose

The Cat Comm Adapter II Toolkit Summary screen (the only screen available in version 1.0) isa read only screen that displays the Communication Adapter II Information box. This boxgives the following information:

Hardware Version

Application Firmware Version

Boot Firmware Version

Comm Adapter II PC Driver Version

The Cat Comm Adapter II Toolkit Summary screen retrieves the Communication Adapter IIInformation from the Communication Adapter II and verifies communication between theCommunication Adapter II and the service tool you are using.

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The Application Firmware Flash Screen

Illustration 20: Cat Comm Adapter II Application Firmware Flash screen

Purpose

The Cat Comm Adapter II Toolkit Application Firmware Flash screen, (available in releasesafter 1.0) allows you to flash new information to the Communication Adapter II. The Cat CommAdapter II Toolkit Application Firmware Flash screen retrieves the Communication Adapter IIInformation from the Communication Adapter II, and the File information from the file that youprovide (either from your hard disk drive or a floppy disk). This screen displays two areas: theCommunication Adapter II Information area and the File area.

Instructions

To open the Application Firmware Flash screen:

Step 1 Either using the Utilities drop-down menu or by press the Application FirmwareFlash icon on the Cat Comm Adapter Toolkit toolbar. The Select Firmware FlashFile dialog box displays.

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Step 2 To view the Application Firmware Flash screen before selecting a file, press theCancel push-button. Follow the instructions on Selecting a File, section 3,page 10, to select a file and then view the Application Firmware Flash screen.

Screen Layout

The Communication Adapter II Information area includes:

Application Firmware Version

Hardware Version

The File area includes:

Application Firmware Version

Supported Hardware Version

Release Date

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Selecting a File

Purpose

The Select Firmware Flash File dialog box allows you to select a file to flash to theCommunication Adapter II. The File Information section at the bottom of the screen displaysthe following information:

Firmware Version

File Type

Release Date

Supported Hardware Version

Note: To see additional Description information, click inside the text box, and then use the _and _ keys to view the description.

Instructions

To select a Flash file:

Step 1 Select the file type5 from the List Files of Type drop-down list. The extensionyou choose displays in the File Name text box.

Step 2 Select the drive from the Drives drop-down list.

Step 3 Select the Flash file directory from the Directories list box. All *.APF files displayin the scroll list box under the File Name text box.

Step 4 Highlight the file you want to flash from the scroll list box or type the file nameinto the File Name text box. The file name can be up to eight characters plus athree-letter extension. The name displays in the File Name text box.

5Only flash files (*.APF) can be used to flash the Comm Adapter II.

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Illustration 21: Select Flash File dialog box

Step 5 Press OK once you have selected the desired flash file or Cancel to exitwithout selecting a flash file. You return to the Application Firmware Flashscreen.

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Beginning Flash

Purpose

The Begin Flash push-button allows you to begin the flashing process. This process re-programs the Communication Adapter II with the flash file that you selected in the SelectFirmware Flash File dialog box.

Instructions

To begin flashing the Communication Adapter II:

Step 1 Select a file to flash (see Selecting a File) and after returning to theApplication Firmware Flash screen, press the Begin Flash push-button.

Illustration 22: Flash Information displayed

Step 2 An Update Progress status bar displays that keeps track of the flashingprocess. Press Cancel in the status bar box to cancel this process at anytime.

Step 3 When the flash completes; a Flash Completed Successfully message boxdisplays. You may go to the Cat Comm Adapter II Toolkit Summary screen byselecting Toolkit, return to the Application Firmware Flash screen by pressingFlash, or exit the program completely by choosing Exit.

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Special Issues

Disk Defragmentation/Disk Compression

The Communication Adapter II remains unaffected by Disk Compression and/orDefragmentation programs, as long as they do not move hidden or system files during theprocess.

NT Installation

If running Windows NT you must have administrative rights on your computer system.

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Appendix A

Navigation Shortcuts

Mouse Shortcuts

The mouse can accomplish a variety of functions. Ways to use the mouse are as follows:

The Mouse: used to select option buttons, open and close menus, and move the cursorto a selected area of the screen.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Keyboard Shortcuts give you the power to maneuver through applications by solely using thekeyboard. The shortcuts include using Alt, Tab, Shift, Ctrl (Control), Enter, the space bar,multiple letters and arrow keys (separately and combined with each other) to accomplish anaction.

Alt Key + Letter

Holding down the Alt key and pressing a letter allows you to navigate drop-down menus. Forexample, pressing O, while holding down the Alt key, opens the "Other" drop-down menu.While this menu is open, pressing the underlined letters in that menu performs the relatedtasks. In this case, pressing G would prompt the Get Hardware Status box (see Letters).

Tab Key

The Tab key moves the cursor between option buttons (OK, Cancel, etc.). A button thatcan be activated by pressing enter is highlighted (marked with black dashes around theborder). Using the Tab and Shift Keys at the same time reverses the tab order. On differentscreens, you can use the Tab button to move from one area to another. This is called tabability.

Arrow Keys

The arrow keys have many uses. The first function of the keys is to move between andthrough the menus after holding down the Alt key and pressing a letter (see the examplegiven under Alt Key + Letter). The arrow keys and Enter key can be used instead of pressingthe letter of the corresponding function.

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The second use of the arrow keys is similar to that of the Tab key because the arrows movethe cursor between option buttons. The up and right arrows move the cursor down the optionbuttons, and the down and left arrows move the cursor up the option buttons.

The third function of the arrow keys is to scroll through lists. In some screens, you musthighlight the OK button with the Tab key before using the arrows to scroll the list. In others,you must use the tab key to get into the box with the list before using the arrows.

Letters

Not all buttons have tab ability. If you enter a screen where the Tab key does not highlight abutton, press the underlined letter on the button on the keyboard to perform that function.

Keyboard Only

Desired Result Necessary Action6

Activate a menu bar: Press ALT.

Cancel the dialog box: Press Esc (Escape).

Carry out a function: Press Enter or the space bar.

Choose a menu function: Press the underlined letter in the function name oruse the Arrow key to scroll down the menu. Whenthe action is highlighted, press Enter.

Move between buttons, dialog Press Tab (Tab + Shift reverses tab order), ArrowKeys, or boxes, menu commands, or underlined letters.items in a list:

Open a menu: Press ALT plus the underlined letter in the menu name.

6You must use the Tab key to get into the correct box before you are able tocomplete any of these actions. Press Enter after you select all desired files.

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Appendix B

PC Software Hotline Services

Caterpillar Inc. provides a well-trained technical support staff to assist you with any problems.If you need assistance and wish to contact the Dealer Service Tools (DST), please completelyfill out the information from the Communication Tracking Form or Install Problem TrackingForm. These questions are necessary for DST to help you solve your problem.

Also, be prepared to:

Give a brief explanation of the problem you are having

Include the exact wording of any error or warning messages you have received

Give the sequence of steps you took before the error or warning message

Describe any recent changes made to your personal computer (PC) and know ifCommunication Adapter II was running correctly in the past to help isolate the problem

Dealer Service Tools (DST) Hours

Monday through Friday

7:00 AM to 5:00 PM Central Standard Time (CST)

Note: If you call outside of these hours, leave a voice message and a DST staff member willrespond to your problem the next business day.

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Help Desk (Service Systems Support Center) Contact Information:

- Monday through Friday 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Central Standard Time (NorthAmerica)

- 1-309-675-4000 (World)

- 1-309-675-4001 (Fax)

- E-mail: dcsghlp@cat.com or Help Desk CDIS DBS (Lotus Notes)

Caterpillar Media and Product Information Logistics:

- 1-800-566-7782 (North America ONLY)

- 1-309-266-0942 (Outside North America)

- E-mail: media-logistics@cat.com

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Install Problem Tracking Form

Name:________________________________________

Dealership:________________________________________

Telephone #:________________________________________

Computer type:________________________________________

Operating System:________________________________________

Memory:________________________________________

Available Hard Drive Space:________________________________________

Communication Adapter II Version:________________________________________

Previous Version:________________________________________

Media type (CD or Floppy Disk):________________________________________

Exact Error message:________________________________________

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Communications Tracking Form

Name:________________________________________

Dealership:________________________________________

Telephone #:________________________________________

Computer type:________________________________________

Operating System:________________________________________

Communication Adapter II Version:________________________________________

Product being serviced:________________________________________

ECM Serial Number:________________________________________

Engine Serial Number:________________________________________

ECM type:________________________________________

Personality Module Part Number & Date:________________________________________

Communications Interface Device:________________________________________

Exact Error message:________________________________________

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Glossary of Terms

Caterpillar Electronic Technician (Cat ET)

A diagnostic tool software program for a personal computer (PC). Designed to replace theECAP service tool.

Cat ET

The acronym for Caterpillar Electronic Technician software.

Check Box

A square box accompanied by descriptive text. Pressing the box puts an X in it. Pressing apreviously checked box removes the X.

Communication Adapter II (Comm Adapter II)

A device which can be used to aid in the monitoring of communication on J1939/11,DeviceNet (after first release), CAT DataLink, and J1708 (ATA) vehicle networks.

Dialog Box

A fixed size moveable window in which a user may review or maintain information needed bythe application.

Drop-Down List Box

A field box with an arrow displayed to the right of the box. Pressing the arrow displays anexpanded list of values below the field box. If there are more values than can be displayed inthe drop-down list box, a scroll bar appears to the right of the list. Selecting a value from thelist places it in the single value field box and closes the expanded list.

Drop-Down Menu

An expanded list of options displayed when one of the menus above the toolbar is selected inCat ET.

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Electronic Control Module (ECM)

The electronic engine control that provides power to EUI electronics and injectors, monitorsEUI inputs, and acts as a governor to control engine speed.

Group Box

A group or related radio buttons, edit fields, or drop-down boxes surrounded by a frame.

Icon

A small graphic used to represent an executable program. The Caterpillar ElectronicTechnician software program icon appears in the Caterpillar Electronic Technician group boxin the Windows Program Manager screen.

Push-Button

A round-cornered rectangle containing text that describes the action the button performs.OK and Cancel are common push-buttons found on many dialog boxes.

Text Box

A box that allows the user to type information into the application. A text box follows a title thattells what information needs to be entered.

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Index

A

About Communication Adapter II, 1-1Application Firmware Flash Screen, 3-8

B

Buttons

Beginning Flash, 3-12

Browse, 2-7

Finish, 2-9

Next, 2-5

Start, 2-3, 3-3

C

Cat Comm Adapter II Application Firmware Flash Screen, 3-8Cat Comm Adapter II Toolkit Summary Screen, 3-7Caterpillar Electronic Technician, 2-18, 3-3, 7-1, 7-2Comm Adapter II Program Menu, 3-2Communication Adapter II Requirements

Hardware, 1-3Connecting the Communication Adapter II, 2-17

D

Destination dialog box, 2-7Disk Defragmentation/Disk Compression, 4-1Drop-Down Menu Functions

Menus, 3-5

F

Flash

Beginning Flash, 3-12

Completion, 3-12

Selecting a File, 3-10

G

Glossary, 7-1Group Box

Using Communication Adapter II, 3-2

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H

Help, 6-1

Communications Tracking Form, 6-4

Install Problem Tracking Form, 6-3

I

Installing from the Compact DiscCompact Disc Installation, 2-3

Introduction, 1-1

M

Minimum Software Requirements

Software, 1-4

N

Navigation ShortcutsUsing Communication Adapter II, 5-1

NT Installation, 4-1

O

Operating Instructions

Hardware, 2-1

P

Part Numbers and Descriptions, 1-2PC Software Hotline Services

Help, 6-2

R

Read Me, 2-8, 3-3

S

Screen LayoutUsing Communication Adapter II, 3-4

Select Program Folder dialog box, 2-7Setting Preferences, 2-18Setup, 2-3Special Issues, 4-1Summary Screen, 3-7

T

Toolbar Functions, 3-6Toolkit, 3-4

2005 Caterpillar NEHS0758-05

All Rights Reserved Printed in U.S.A.

For information on service tools or shop supplies,

contact Dealer Service Tools on:

Dealer Service Tools

501 S. W. Jefferson

Peoria, IL U.S.A. 61630-2125

U.S.A.: 1-800-542-8665

Illinois: 1-800-541-8665

Canada: 1-800-523-8665

World: 1-309-675-6277

Fax: 1-309-494-1355

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