How to Configure CAT ET Software to work with CAT Adapter 2

by Dave Jack Auto Car Repair Knowledge

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

Preparations:
CAT ET 2023A
CAT Adapter 3

Steps:
Step 1 Start Cat Electronic Technician.
Step 2 Click the “Stop Connect” button when it appears.
Step 3 Select the “Utilities” menu.
Step 4 Choose “Preferences > Modify...”.
Step 5 Click the “Communications” tab.
Step 6 Change the Communication Interface Device to “Caterpillar Comm
Adapter II (Dual Data Link/Serial IP)” and click “OK”.
Step 7 Select the appropriate COM port (for example, “COM1”, “COM2”, etc).
This application firmware only supports serial communications.