How to use Cat Adapter 3 to check diesel truck using Caterpillar engine and Allison transmission

How to use Cat Adapter 3 to check diesel truck using Caterpillar engine and Allison transmission

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Figure 1.1 – CAT Comm 3 and 157- 4829 Adapter

Testing the connection between a 9-Pin Deutsch SAE Standard Heavy-Duty Truck Connector using the CAT Comm Adapter 3 with the 157-4829/507-1011 Adapter Cable Assembly. Typically, a Nexiq USB-Link (USB-Link or USB-Link 2) Adapter is used for such connections.

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Figure 1.2 – PACCAR/Kenworth Truck (C-13 and ALLISON 4700RDS)

  1. Order the 157-4829/507-1011 Adapter Cable Assembly.

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Figure 1.3 – Adapter Cable Assembly (157-4829/507-1011)

CAT Engine C-13

  1. Connect the 157-4829/507-1011 Adapter to the diagnostic connector, then connect the CAT Communication Adapter 3 to a PC or laptop (refer to Figures 1.1 and 1.2).

  2. Open the CAT ET Software, which will automatically detect the ECM. [Read More: How to Connect Caterpillar ET Software to the ECM]

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Figure 1.4 – On-Highway Truck (ECM Summary/C-13)

ALLISON Transmission 4700RDS

  1. Verify the connection to the ALLISON Transmission 4700RDS using ALLISON DOC Software via the diagnostic port (refer to Figures 1.1 and 1.2). [Read More: How to Connect ALLISON Transmission using ALLISON DOC Software]

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Figure 1.5 – Communications Adapter Setup (Caterpillar CA3)

Adapter Settings:

  • Vendor: CA3rp32

  • Protocol: J1939

  • Device: Caterpillar CA3

  1. Check Data Bus Viewer to ensure all data is transmitted through the communication link. [Read More: Data Bus Traffic View on ALLISON Transmission using ALLISON DOC Software]

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Figure 1.6 – Data Bus Viewer (Active)

  1. Click F4-Connect, deselect SmartConnect, then click Connect.
    c. In Communications Adapter Setup, click Advanced, then select the adapter as Caterpillar CA3.
  • 4th Gen TCM – Protocol J1939 (refer to Figure 1.7).

  • 5th Gen TCM – Protocol CAN (for 5th Gen TCMs) (refer to Figure 1.8).

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Figure 1.7 – Communications Adapter Setup (Advanced)/J1939 (4th Gen TCM)

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Figure 1.8 –  Communications Adapter Setup (Advanced)/J1939 (4th Gen TCM)

#Adapter

-Vendor: CA3rp32

-Protocol: CAN – For 5th Gen TCMs

-Device: Caterpillar CA3

  1. Attempting connection to ALLISON Transmission using Caterpillar CA3 – J1939.

4th Gen TCM: Connection attempt in progress

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Figure  1.9 – CA3rp32/ J1939

5th Gen TCM: Transmission Connect warning message appears; click Accept to continue.

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Figure 2.1 – Transmission Connect (Accept)

Attempting to connect.
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Figure 2.2 – CA3rp32/ CAN

Connected successfully: DTC and General Information.

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Figure 2.3 – DTC and General Information

Cummins Signature/ISX Engine

  1. Open Cummins INSITE Software, select Connection Settings, and configure:

    • Vendor: Caterpillar

    • Adapter: Caterpillar CA3

    • Protocol: Auto Detect

    • Click Datalink Adapter Connection Test to verify connectivity (ensure the adapter is connected to an ECM and the key switch is ON).

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Figure 2.4 – Connection Settings (Caterpillar CA3)

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Figure 2.5 – The Datalink Adapter is Correctly Configured

Connection Settings Summary:

  • Vendor: Caterpillar

  • Adapter: Caterpillar CA3

Protocol: J1939/Auto Detect

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