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Lesson Three: Using Cat ET Screens

Introduction

• Lesson two topics Lesson Two covers the following topics:

- Drop down menus
- Tool bar usage
- Function keys
- Data link connecting and disconnecting
- Status screen usage
- Diagnostic screens
- Configuration and information screens

• Cat ET Trainer Cat ET contains a training program called Cat ET Trainer. If a Training
Aid, machine or an engine is not available, this feature can be used for
many of the functions described in this lesson.

An extensive Lab Exercise is included at the end of this lesson to

reinforce the information provided.

Objectives follow on the next page.

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Objectives

1. Connect the computer to the ECM (Electronic Control Module),

establish communications between Cat ET and the application.

2. Navigate through all the screens in Cat ET using both the mouse
and the keyboard.

3. Customize the toolbar and the function keys.

4. Read Active Faults, Logged Faults and Events, clear Logged Faults
and Events.

5. Activate all diagnostic tests, print results.

6. Activate Cat ET Trainer and use all the screens.

7. Create, save and retrieve a Status Screen with 10 specific

parameters.

8. Read and change application system Configuration Parameters.

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• Accessing Cat ET Cat ET Trainer can be accessed using the left icon (arrow) or exited using
Trainer the right icon, shown enlarged on the left column.

Or with the following drop down menu selections:

Help / Trainer / Enable - Disable

ECM Selector Screen

The ECM Selector Screen or ECM summary screen appears automatically
when Cat ET is connected to a machine.

• Multiple ECMs
• ECM Selector screen
If multiple ECMs are connected to the data link, the ECM Selector Screen
shown above will appear. The choice must be made between the various
ECMs available. As many as nine ECMs may be connected to the data
link, for example the 797 Off-highway Truck.
If only one ECM is connected to the data link, this screen will not appear;
the ECM summary screen, shown on the following page will be displayed.
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• Cat ET first screen
- ECM summary
screen
• Available ECMs
• Cat ET information
- Version number
• ECM Summary Button
• Maximizing the screen
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Drop Down Menus, Tool Bar and Function Keys
This (ECM Summary) screen appears after the ECM has been selected or
if only one ECM is connected to the data link.
The ECM Summary screen contains information on equipment and ECMs
to which the data link is connected. In many cases, machines have
multiple ECMs connected to the data link.
The upper left hand box lists all the ECMs connected to the data link. The
above view shows only one ECM for this application.
The upper right hand box contains Cat ET Information, (program version
number, serial number, and the subscription type). In this case, it can be
seen that Version 2002A is being utilized.
The lower box contains the equipment ID and engine serial number. This
box also contains information on the ECMs and Personality Modules.
The ECM Summary Screen can be manually selected at any time using
either the drop down menu Information / ECM Summary or the icon
(shown on left).
If the screen is less than full size, the screen can be maximized (to use all
available space) by clicking on the square box in the top right corner of
the Cat ET screen.
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Drop Down Menus

FILE VIEW DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION SERVICE UTILITIES HELP

* ECM Replacement
File
* Large
* Small
Active Diag Status F2 Configuration Win Flash
* Fleet Configuration Toolbar * Hide Codes F3 Contents
Open File ECM
* Data Log File
Summary Copy * Fleet
Configuration
Preferences
* Snapshot File
* Report File Custom
* Toolbar Logged Diag Configuration * ECM
* Function Keys
Codes F4 Current Replacement

Open Totals Monitoring License ET

* Injector Solenoid Test System Using Help
Export History * Rating Customer
Diagnostic * System Troubleshooting
Parameter Configuration
Tests * Special Test

Disconnect * Cylinder Cutout Test Passwords Lockout Upload

* Inj. Act Press Test

Switch
* Override Parameters
Data Log * Recorder Maintenance * Injector Codes
* Pressure Sensor
* Enable Trainer
* Wiggle Test * Disable
Data Link
* Viewer
Indicator * Timing Calibration
* Monitor throttle position * Overide
* Implement Hydraulic
Service Mode * Steering/Clutch/Brake
Real time ECM Pressure Calibration
Select Graphing * Transmission Clutch
Data/Time Engagement Pressure Whats New
ECM * Logged Events Calibration
Events * Critical Events Data * Transmission Fill
* Shift Count Matrix Calibration
Print Setup Transport * Brake touch up Pressure
Calibration (Manual) About new
* Recorder Calibrations
* Lever Calibrations
* Life Linkage Sensor Calibration
Changes
Print Input Snapshot * Viewer * Tilt Linkage Sensor Calibration

Preview Troubleshooting * Implement Valve Solenoid

Calibration
Winflash
* Torque Converter Pedal Cal.
* Impeller Clutch Solenoid Cal.
Quick Help
* Driver * Lockup Clutch Engagement
Print Trip Segment Calibration
* Fleet
Service About
Procedure * Enable Electronic
Print Trip Histogram * Dyno mode * Disable
Technician
* Overide
to file Driver
Custom Data Reward
Exit
* Driver Test ECM
Trip Reset * Fleet
Mode

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• Drop down menus The following drop down menus are positioned at the top of the screen as
shown in this visual:

- File
- View
- Diagnostics
- Information
- Service
- Utilities
- Help

A full page copy of this graphic for a student handout is included with the
lab at the end of this lesson.
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• Toolbar icons Many of the items in the above menus are duplicated in the toolbar icons
and in the Function Keys.

The following toolbar icons are available for use:

Feedback ECM Summary

Bookmarks Configuration Tool
Search Connect Data Link
Print Preview Disconnect Data Link
Print Enable ET Trainer
Status Disable ET Trainer
Active Faults Exit
Logged Faults Help
Logged Events

The Toolbar Icons and most of the Function Keys can be rearranged so
that they can both match when numbered from the left.

The first drop down menu to be demonstrated is the View Menu (as
shown on the previous page).
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There are four choices available under View:

- Toolbar
- Launchpad
- Custom
- Preferences

If there is a check next to the toolbar, the toolbar will be displayed and if
the check mark disappears, the toolbar will also disappear.

If Custom is selected there are two choices, Toolbar and Function Keys.
Select Toolbar.
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• Tool bar customizing The Toolbar Customization screen is now in view. Note that the screen
has been selected without showing STW, so that the Toolbar Screen could
be enlarged.

The Toolbar can now be customized to suit the user (assuming that the
user has their own personal computer). Even if the Tool Bar is completely
rearranged, it can be reset back to the original standard by using the Get
Default button.

The available tools can be selected from the left hand side of the screen
(the choice is indicated on the right.)

Finally the Toolbar can be reduced in size or completely eliminated from

view if desired, using the following drop down menu selection and going
to the General tab:

View / Preferences

• Exercise INSTRUCTOR NOTE: The following tasks can be performed and are a
good practice for someone not proficient with a mouse.
Pick the buttons required for day to day operations
Choose the sequence to insert the buttons
Spaces can be inserted between groups of buttons
Return to original default setting
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• Function key The Function Keys can be customized in the same way.
customizing
Use the Drop Down Menus and select:

View / Custom / Function Keys

Function keys, F2 - F7 and F10 - F12 can be customized using the mouse.
Function keys, F1, F8 and F9 are fixed.
By clicking on the down arrow at each Function Key box, the selection
can be made for each key.

• Exercise Instructor Note: Customize the function keys by using the screen above
as a suggested list. If desired, return to the default setting.

If desired, the original (default) list can be used rather than the customized
list. Alternatively, if the keys are customized, the original setting can be
reinstated using the Get Defaults button.
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Data Link Connecting and Disconnecting

As with many Cat ET functions, there are various methods of connecting
and disconnecting the data link.

• Function key 1. The function key F8 (on the keyboard) performs both tasks,
connecting and disconnecting.
• Drop down menu 2. The connecting/disconnecting function can also be performed with
the File drop down menu, as shown:
File / Disconnect F8.

• Connect/disconnect 3. Two data link icons are on the Tool Bar, one for connecting (left
Icons icon) and the other for disconnecting (right icon).
When the disconnect function is selected, the main body of the screen is
blanked out.

NOTE: When the cursor is on any button on the Tool Bar, the bubble
help (functional description), is displayed.
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• Active diagnostic fault Diagnostic Screens

screen
The Active Diagnostic Fault (code) Screen can be selected using the icon
• Active diagnostic fault shown on the left, the F3 button on the keyboard, or by using the
icon Diagnostics drop down menu. The menu can be used to select this screen
as follows:

Diagnostics / Active Diag Codes

The function key used for this purpose depends on how the keys are
assigned. F3 is the default key.

Only one Active Diagnostic fault is active in this 3408E engine. Many
times there will be various active faults and status flag indicators shown.

The user can troubleshoot an active fault by highlighting the fault and
pressing the Troubleshoot Code button shown in the lower left corner of
the screen. This will open Diagnostic Advisor, (if Cat ET is running
inside of STW and Diagnostic Advisor is installed) and help the
technician troubleshoot the code.

Active faults cannot be cleared from this screen. An active fault will be
cleared automatically when the fault itself is corrected.
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• Logged diagnostic
fault screen
• Logged diagnostic
screen icon
• Number of logged
fault occurrences
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The Logged Diagnostic fault screen can be selected using the icon shown
on the left or the drop down menu below:
Diagnostics / Logged Diagnostic Codes
Finally, the function key may be used (depending on how the keys are
assigned), F4 is the default key.
The Active, Logged, and Event Diagnostic screens may be printed or
saved for later viewing or printing as a *.PLR file (see Lesson Four for
more on Printing and Managing Files).
Note the three descriptions on the upper right hand part of the screen;
"Occ. First, and Last". These items describe the number of occurrences,
the hours when the first and last occurrence happened. This feature is
very useful when identifying intermittent faults.
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• Clearing logged faults
• Clearing all logged
fault messages
• Clearing all logged
faults including CMS
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Logged faults can be cleared by using the curser to highlight the message
as shown above on the first item. Press the Enter key or use the Clear
button at the bottom of the screen and confirm the message to delete.
The Include all ECMs box (repeated on the left) at the lower right hand
part of the screen can be selected to display faults on all ECMs connected
to the data link. If it is required to clear all the Logged Fault messages
and from all ECMs, select Clear All at the bottom of the screen.
The screen print above shows 3 ECMs. Since the Caterpillar Monitoring
System is not one of them, CMS on the above machine does not support
communication with ET. Engine, transmission and brake logged faults are
communicated through the data link to CMS. Erasing the faults in Cat ET
will not erase them in CMS since CMS on the above machine does not
communicate with ET. To erase logged faults in CMS that does not
support communication with ET, it is necessary to hook up a 4C-8195
Control Service Tool and use the mode, scroll, and clear switches to
access the service mode and clear the logged faults.
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• Logged event screen
• Logged events screen
icon
Logged Events are situations where there may or may not be an electronic
fault, but the engine has operated outside its normal operating parameters.
This screen can be accessed using the Logged Events screen icon shown
on the left, using the function key, or using the following drop down
menu:

Diagnostics / Events / Logged Events

These conditions could be maintenance related, such as low oil level or

plugged air filters. Other events could be caused by operator abuse such
as engine overspeed or overload leading to overheating.

• Histogram In this case, there are eight events (shown above). If one of them were an
"Engine Overspeed Warning", more information would be available in the
form of a histogram. This information is available by highlighting the
item and selecting the View Histogram button at the lower, left corner of
the screen. If there are no overspeeds present, this button will usually be
gray (not highlighted as shown here).

On the top right hand side of the screen above is additional information.
The number of occurrences is listed, and the hours when the first and last
occurrence happened. For example, in the case of the Low Engine Oil
Pressure Warning; there are 11 occurrences listed, which have happened
between 32 and 33 hours.
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• Clearing events
• 255 maximum event
count
Events are not cleared routinely and usually require a factory password
for removal. Clearing an event requires the line to be highlighted, then
press the Enter key or select Clear and enter the information required for
the passwords. Factory passwords will be discussed later in this
presentation.
Normally, the Events should remain in the memory until overhaul time.
The Events provide a record or history of potentially damaging incidents
which can help in performing diagnostics, failure analysis, or providing
evidence of operator abuse. The maximum number of events that an
ECM can store is 255. If this number has been reached, events can be
cleared after the cause has been determined.
Even though the ECM has logged 255 occurrences, the diagnostic clock
will log the hour when the latest Event occurred.

• Events list Other events which may be seen, depending on the application, are:
- High exhaust temperature
- High aftercooler temperature
- High crankcase pressure
- Loss of coolant flow
- Low (lubrication) oil pressure (according to the oil pressure map)
- User defined shutdown selection
- Fuel filter restriction
- Oil filter restriction
- Low engine oil level
- High or low boost
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• Overspeed histogram
• Overspeed damage
determination
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The magnitude and number of overspeeds are amplified on the overspeed
histogram of a C-9 Industrial Engine as shown above.
This screen graphically shows the extent of the overspeeds. The vertical
line on the graph shows the number of each category of overspeed. The
horizontal line shows the highest rpm value of each overspeed. The
overspeeds are grouped in 100 rpm increment categories.
In this case there were six overspeeds which peaked at 2500 rpm, three at
2600 rpm, two at 2700 rpm, one at 2800 rpm, and 1 at 2900 rpm.
The range of rpms shown on the screen is determined by the application
ECM. In this case, 2900 is the highest rpm to be measured by the C-9
engine. Other engines may have a different scale depending on the
engine.
In this case, a smaller engine (C-9), it may be assumed that serious
damage has been sustained at 2900 rpm. The engine reached potentially
damaging rpms and should be examined for overspeed related damage.
The checks for example, should include; valves, pistons, bearings, and
other moving parts. However with a larger engine such as a 3500, it could
be assumed that damage would have occurred at this rpm due to it's higher
piston speed.
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• Status screen usage Status Screens

• Status screen icon To select status screens, click on the status screen icon button shown on
the left or select the F2 function key and the selection screen will appear.
The status screens can also be selected by using the drop down menu:

Information/Status

Select one of the list of status screens available. In this application, a

3408E Industrial engine is used, and seven screens are provided. The last
item was created by the user.

As each screen is highlighted, the parameters to be displayed are shown

on the right hand side of the screen.

The New button on the right hand side of the screen is used for
• New button
customizes screen customizing screens for specific tests.
(arrow)
To select a particular screen using the curser:

Highlight a screen group number from the list.

Confirm with the Enter key, or by clicking the "OK" button on the
right.
Or use the first letter of the name. In this case, the key "L" will bring
up the "Low Power Test" shown on the screen.
Confirm with Enter.

Also groups can be selected with the keyboard by selecting the number.
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• Status screen layout The Group 1 Status Screen has been selected. Notice the Status Flag
indicator boxes across the top of the screen. These contain current active
conditions, for example, the Cold Mode is seen above. Some other
indicator flags that could be displayed are as follows:

• Status flag indicators Injection Disabled

Engine Overspeed
Engine Derate
High Coolant Temperature
Low Oil Pressure.

Directly below the Status Flag indicators are:

Description of the engine:"3408E Industrial Engine"

Engine serial number: "7PR00420"
Status Screen Group selection

NOTE: Predefined Status Screen groups can have up to 12 parameters,

whereas user defined groups may only have up to 10 parameters.
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• Zoom in/out control There will be times when working on the vehicle that the numbers must
be read from a distance. In this case, the Zoom In feature was selected
and the numbers are enlarged for clarity. Using the Zoom Out
button (arrow) restores the the screen to its original size.

• Hold control The Hold feature will lock in the readings for analysis. For example,
during a torque stall test.

Selecting and customizing the Status Screens is a vital part of Cat ET. For
example, if it is required to perform a torque stall test for low power on a
793 truck, there are a number of items which need to be checked
simultaneously. The only practical way to do this is to customize a
screen, with all necessary parameters. A new screen can be created, or an
existing screen can be modified and saved for future use.

• New screen creation To create a new screen, click the Groups button in the lower left hand
corner of the screen and then press the New button with the mouse. The
screen shown on the following page is the New Group Screen.
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• Status screen If it is necessary to check for low power, the items most likely to be
parameter selection checked will be selected from the screen. For example:

1. Engine speed
2. Desired engine speed
3. Throttle position
4. Atmospheric Pressure
5. Boost Pressure
6. Air Filter Restriction
7. AFRC Fuel Limit (air fuel ratio control)
8. Fuel Position
9. Rated Fuel Limit
10. Engine Coolant Temperature

The maximum number of parameters which can be accommodated on one

screen is 10.

• Saving the status If OK is selected, this will be a "Temporary Group" and will only be
screen saved until the Status Screen is exited (it is then deleted). However, a
screen will ask the user if they want to save the screen as a specific name
or leave it as a temporary screen. When the desired parameters are
selected, the Save As button is clicked.
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• Saving the screen The customized screen should be given a name in the "Enter Group
Name" box. Click OK to save the screen for future use.

• Creating two screens If more than 10 parameters are desired, a second screen may be created.
for one test The user can toggle back and forth between these two screens.

• Naming the screens If two screens are created for the same test, it is suggested that titles such
the following be used:

Low Power Test 1

Low Power Test 2
These two screens were created (and stayed) in Alpha/numerical order.
• Toggling between This process simplifies the task of toggling between screens using the
screens Page up/Page down keys.
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• Reconfigured screen The illustration above is the (newly created) reconfigured screen (with the
engine running).
Notice the screen title, "Low Power Test", on the top left hand side of the
status screen box.
• Hold function The Hold button can be used to freeze the screen. The Hold button will
be replaced by the Resume button which is used to return to the dynamic
screen.
The advantage of this function is that it allows test readings in the field,
for example, torque stall test readings can be frozen using the Hold
function and viewed or saved to a file. This information can then be
printed or viewed at another time. The paper copy can be used as a base
line for future tests and comparisons.
• Active codes The Active Codes button at the bottom of the screen is used to view the
active faults/codes for the current ECM.
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• Training aid used to Once the Active Codes button or the letter A on the keyboard is pressed,
create screens the Active Codes screen is displayed as shown above.

• Push Pin (arrow) Note the "Push Pin (arrow) functionality, when selected with the mouse,
holds Active Fault this pin allows the user to move from screen to (status) screen without
screen in place losing the Active Fault screen.

Instructor Note: These screens can be generated while using the

Caterpillar Electronic Training Aid. This tool makes the task of
generating screens simpler for training purposes. The Training Aid has
the capability of using different applications with minimum modifications.

The Training Aid can also create scenarios for diagnostic purposes which
may not be practical with a machine or engine.

If a Training Aid is not available, then the Cat ET Trainer can be used
with good results in the classroom.
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• Parameter change Parameter Change History

history
The Parameter Change History (if installed), provides information on all
of the changes to each parameter including the following:

ECM hours when the change occurred

Service tool serial number
Values of each parameter change including new (current) value
The Parameter Change History screen is accessed using the following
drop down menu:

Information / History / Parameter History

• Parameter change The Parameter Change History is only available on some applications, for
history used with On- example this 3516 in a 793 truck. This feature availability is determined
Highway Truck
by the Personality Module software.
engines
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• Configuration Screen Configuration Screen

The Configuration Screen allows changes to the parameters listed. The
screen duplicates some of the functions of the ECM Summary. However,
this screen allows changes and provides a record of changes to
parameters. This screen is accessed from the configuration icon (shown
on the left), the function key (in this case F5), or through the Service drop
down menu as follows:

Service / Configuration

The configuration screen also records the latest change value and the
number of times the parameter has been changed. This feature provides
an audit trail in the system if tampering by unauthorized persons is
evident.

• Tattletale The column on the right hand side of the screen "TT" stands for Tattletale
and refers to the total number of changes to the parameter.
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• Changing a parameter
value
• Customer passwords
• Parameter Lockout
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To change a parameter value, highlight the desired line, press Enter, and
follow the instructions on the screen.
It should be noted that some parameters do not show a TT count. These
parameters are "read only" and as such cannot be changed on screen.
Personality Module part numbers and the installation dates are
automatically recorded on installation.
In some applications, for example on highway trucks, customer
passwords are used to protect parameters against unauthorized tampering.
There is a further level of protection with the Parameter Lockout which is
a means of protection for certain parameters in some applications. This
feature is described in in Lesson five, Factory Passwords.
To access the Parameter Lockout feature use the drop down menu as
follows:
Service / Parameter Lockout
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Lab Exercise
Discuss the following Lab exercise and review each part as follows:

Part 1 Connections

Part 2 ECM Summary

Part 3 Diagnostics

Part 4 Information

Part 5 Cat ET Trainer

Part 6 Status Screens

Part 7 Configuration

Part 8 Install STW OR Cat ET (optional)

Part 9 Exit Program

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Notes
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Lab Exercise
Using Cat ET Screens

Name: __________________________________________________

On completion of this lab, proficiency by the technician will be demonstrated by successfully

performing each task.

The instructor will provide the necessary tools, computers, and communication equipment.

Objective
Navigate through all screens to access and operate all programs within Cat ET.
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Lab Assignments
Part 1 Connections
Disregard Part 1 if Lab 1 has just been completed.

1. Connect the laptop computer and communication adapter to the simulator or engine
(not ET Trainer).
2. Start the computer, and select Cat ET.

NOTE: The simulator represents an engine with key on/engine off. The rest of the simulator is similar
to a production engine: a production ECM, harness, and sensors. Cat ET is viewed on the simulators as
a production engine with key on/engine off.

Part 2 ECM Summary

1. In the ECM Summary screen, what are the corresponding numbers for the following:

Cat ET version number __________________________

Cat ET serial number __________________________

Subscription number __________________________

The engine serial number __________________________

The ECM serial number __________________________

(This number is also stamped on the ECM)

The Personality Module part number and interlock code

________________________________ __________

NOTE: Printing the ECM Summary Screen and the parameters is suggested
(if a printer is available).
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Part 3 Diagnostics
1. Using the Toolbar, select Diagnostics. What are the four items listed?

_______________ _______________ _______________ _______________

2. How many active faults (codes) are present? _________

3. Active Faults should be repaired first? Yes or No? ____________

4. Create an active fault by unplugging the boost pressure sensor connector.

Record how long it took for the fault to become active after unplugging the sensor:
______ seconds

What is the active fault? ______________________________________________

Reconnect the terminals.

5. How many logged faults are observed? _____________

6. If logged faults are present, what is the highest number of occurrences?

Fault ____________________________

No. of Occurrences _______ First Hours ___________ Last Hours ___________

7. Under Diagnostic Tests, how many items are listed? ___________

8. What are they?

_____________________________________________________________________

9. Select the Injector Solenoid Test. In the lower left part of the screen, select Change. What
happened?

__________________________________________

10. Select Power All.

11. Under Diagnostics / Diagnostic Tests / Systems Troubleshooting: What are the descriptions
listed?

_________________________________________________________________
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Part 3 Diagnostics (Continued)

12. Under Diagnostics / Diagnostic Tests / Special Tests. Select Tachometer Test.
In the lower left screen, Select Start. What does the tachometer indicate?

____________ (Select Stop after test)

NOTE : If the tach indicates 1500 rpm, the ECM is driving the tachometer.

13. Under Diagnostic/Diagnostic Tests / Cylinder Cutout Test. Select Start,

Select the Four Cylinder Cutout Test. Select Continue.

14. What are the choices? ________________________________

What are the temperature limitations? ________________________

15. Slightly loosen the Boost Pressure Sensor connector

Under Diagnostics / Diagnostic Tests / Wiggle Test

Select Start, "wiggle" or shake the engine harness

What happens? ____________________________________

16. Select Diagnostics / Events / Logged Events. List any present

_______________________________________________________

NOTE: These are NOT necessarily component/part failures. These are recordings of Events that
could harm the engine.

Typical examples are as follows:

- vehicle overspeed
- engine overspeed
- low oil pressure
- high coolant temp
- low coolant or oil level
- high air inlet temp
- high air inlet restriction (machines)
- quick stop

These Events indicate that the engine is operating outside its normal parameters. Could be caused by
operator abuse or lack of maintenance.
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Part 4 Information
1. Select Information / Status. Select Groups, select a Group.

Select Active Faults

2. With the key on, engine off. Read the following pressures and temperatures.

Coolant temperature _____________________

Manifold temperature _____________________

Oil pressure _____________________

Manifold pressure (boost) _____________________

3. Observe the manifold pressure, it should be 0 with the key on, engine off.
It should still be 0 if the engine is started but has no load.

_________________________________________________________________

Temperature sensors should read ambient temperatures (if the simulator or engine has not been
running).

This is important to check if temperatures are high or low for fuel temperature especially. If some
wires are reversed, there could be no active fault on the sensor, and the ECM may have an
incorrect input. Fuel temperature compensation could be turned off automatically if the sensor
incorrectly shows above 194°F degrees. This could cause a driver to complain of low power.

4. Select Information / Current Totals. What is the Total Idle Time value? (truck only)

____________

5. Select Control I

What information is available? ___________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

Print the System Information screen.

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Part 5 Cat ET Trainer

1. Select Cat ET Trainer using the appropriate icon.

2. Select the 777C Off Highway Truck.

3. Select the 3508 engine.

4. Access the following screens:

Status, Active Faults, Logged Faults, Configuration Screen, Events Screen and Overspeed
Histogram

5. On the Events screen histogram, how many overspeeds are recorded and at what RPMs:

RPM No of Occurrences
_______________________________________________

________________________________________________

________________________________________________

________________________________________________

________________________________________________

Part 6 Status Screens

1. Delete all previously created screens.

2. Select Information / Status / Groups: scroll through all Status Screen groups.

4. Identify Status flag Indicators, list all indicators.

_______________________________________________________________________________

5. Select Active Codes (button on Status Screen), list faults present.

_____________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________
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Part 6 Status Screens (continued)

6. Select: Groups / New / 3508 777 / OK

Create a new Status Screen with the following parameters, and in the same order.

Record each parameter reading in English measurements:

Parameter Readings
____________________________________________

Throttle position _________________

Desired engine speed _________________

Engine speed (actual) _________________

Atmospheric pressure _________________

Manifold pressure (boost) _________________

Wastegate position _________________

Engine coolant temperature _________________

Engine oil pressure _________________

Rated fuel limit _________________

Battery voltage _________________

1. Save the new screen with the following name: "Low Power Test"

2. Close the Status Screen by selecting one of the diagnostic icons

3. Access the saved screen again: The "Low Power Test"

4. Use Print Preview to view the new screen

5. Print the screen (if printer is available)

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Part 7 Configuration
Select Service / Configuration. Complete the following worksheet from the Configuration screen:

Parameter Readings
______________________________________________________

Rating Number: ________________________

Equipment ID Number: ________________________

Engine Serial Number: ________________________

ECM S/N: ________________________

Full Load Setting (FLS): ________________________

Full Torque Setting (FTS): ________________________

Personality Module Part Number: ________________________

Personality Module Release Date: ________________________

Total Tattletale: ________________________

From Engine Information Plate

Engine Serial Number: ________________________

Full Load Setting: ________________________

Full Torque Setting: ________________________

NOTE: Compare the ECM Full Load and Full Torque Settings with the Engine Information Plate
values. These parameters are usually only changed because of a mechanical change in the engine.
The use of the wrong parameter could cause an un-warrantable engine failure.
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Part 8 Install STW OR Cat ET (optional)

Install the software noting the various steps necessary to install the correct configuration

Install English and Spanish languages

In the dialog box "Select Components to Install", check only the following boxes:

Caterpillar Electronic Technician

Communication Adapter II (firmware)

Part 9 Exit Program

Review Lab results with the instructor

Exit Cat ET Trainer

Exit STW/Cat ET

Exit all open programs

Correctly shut down computer

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Drop Down Menus

FILE VIEW DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION SERVICE UTILITIES HELP

* ECM Replacement * Large

File * Small
Active Diag Status F2 Configuration Win Flash
Cat Electronic Technician Course

* Fleet Configuration Toolbar * Hide Codes F3 Contents

Open File ECM
* Data Log File * Fleet
Summary Copy Configuration
Preferences
* Snapshot File
* Toolbar Logged Diag * ECM
* Report File Custom Configuration
* Function Keys Replacement
Codes F4 Current
Open Totals Monitoring License ET
* Injector Solenoid Test
* Rating
System Using Help
Export * System Troubleshooting
History Customer
Diagnostic
* Special Test Parameter Configuration
Tests
* Cylinder Cutout Test Passwords Lockout Upload
Disconnect
* Inj. Act Press Test
* Override Parameters * Injector Codes * Enable
* Recorder Maintenance Trainer
Switch Data Log * Pressure Sensor
* Wiggle Test * Viewer * Disable
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Indicator * Timing Calibration

Data Link * Implement Hydraulic * Monitor throttle position * Overide
Service Mode * Steering/Clutch/Brake
Real time ECM Pressure Calibration
Select * Transmission Clutch
Graphing Data/Time Engagement Pressure Whats New
ECM * Logged Events Calibration
Events * Critical Events Data * Transmission Fill
* Shift Count Matrix Calibration
Transport * Brake touch up Pressure
Print Setup Calibration (Manual) About new
* Lever Calibrations
* Recorder Calibrations * Life Linkage Sensor Calibration
Changes
Print Input Snapshot * Viewer * Tilt Linkage Sensor Calibration
* Implement Valve Solenoid
Preview Troubleshooting Calibration
Winflash
* Torque Converter Pedal Cal. Quick Help
* Impeller Clutch Solenoid Cal.
* Driver * Lockup Clutch Engagement
Print Trip Segment * Fleet Calibration
Service About
Procedure * Enable Electronic
Print Trip Histogram * Dyno mode * Disable
* Overide
Technician
to file Driver
Custom Data Reward
Exit
* Driver Test ECM
Trip Reset * Fleet
Mode
Lesson Three
Module Two
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Notes