One of Our custorm has some questions for Caterpillar electronic technician as below.
With the CAT Diagnostic Tool, you can:
View active and logged diagnostics
View events where irregularities occurred and were logged by the ECM
View the status of a group of parameters (temperatures, pressures, etc.) simultaneously
Record and log performance data
Graph a group of status parameters
View the current configuration of an ECM
Change ECM configurations
Perform diagnostic tests
Perform calibrations
Print reports and diagnostic results
For some machine and engine products, additional functionality has been included with the service tool program
Features
Display, graph and log status parameters.
Retrieve prognostic data including histograms, engine totals for fuel used and miles traveled.
View active diagnostics and clear logged diagnostics. View events where irregularities have occurred and have been logged by the ECM.
Perform calibrations to enhance performance of the ECM.
Customize the ECM with application-specific settings.
Over 100 custom Diagnostic, Information and Service features including:
– 2D and 3D Histogram plotting capability (engine software
support required).
– Custom Status screen groups
– Snapshots (Download and display snapshot data recorded by the
ECM)
– Configuration Aid that allows upload/download of same
configuration to multiple control modules
Customised Service Tool Options
Customized service tool name
Customized graphics for the splash screen and icons
Customized installation
Aftermarket differentiation, i.e., the tool for one customer does not work on the product of another customer.
Licensing options for customer management
Flash programming of the ECM(s)
Training demonstration allows familiarity with the tool’s primary functions without connecting to ECM(s)
Perform customized diagnostic tests to identify harness problems, cylinder or component failures (Automatic Cylinder Cutout with cylinder to cylinder fueling comparison)
Q1: Can apply for marine engine(C18, C34, etc…)?
A1:Cat ET we have 2020C version.
https://www.cnautotool.com/goods-2485-2017A+Version+CAT+Caterpillar+ET+Diagnostic+Adapter+III.html
This is the lastest version.Caterpillar electronic technician 2020C with WinFlash future is an updated version of the caterpillar dealer diagnostic software that can help technicians to diagnose existing and potential problems with their electronically controlled Caterpillar Engines and Machines.
To get the vehicle information the Cat ET software must be connected to the Electronic Control Module (ECM). For this purpose, you need a suitable diagnostic link adapter (DLA), for instance, Genuine CAT Comm Adapter III
The list of supported CAT machines and engines can be found below(if your vehicle is missing, please contact us we will double check):
Engines:
Electric Power
Electric Power Generation
Industrial
Marine Power Systems
Oil and Gas
Machines:
Articulated Trucks
Asphalt Pavers
Backhoe Loaders
Cold Planers
Compactors
Dozers
Drills
Excavators
Feller Bunchers
Forest Machines
Forwarders
Harvesters
Hydraulic Mining Shovels
Knuckleboom Loaders
Material Handlers
Motor Graders
Off-Highway Trucks
Pipelayers
Road Reclaimers
Site Prep Tractors
Skid Steer and Compact Track Loaders
Skidders
Telehandlers
Track Loaders
Underground – Hard Rock
Underground – Longwall
Underground – Room and Pillar
Utility Vehicles
Wheel Dozers
Wheel Excavators
Wheel Loaders
Wheel Tractor-Scrapers
Q2: Can use this tool without authorized license?
A2: This tool can work without authorized license. If you order with laptop, We will activation the software for you before ship out the package to you. If you order without laptop, we will activation for you via teamviewer.
Q3: How to update software for 2021year if need it?
A3: Next year if we have new version software, you can purchase the update software from us. The cost is about 138USD
Q4: Can we use 2019C or 2020A version without update in 2021?
A4: At present, the lastest version software V2020C. You can keep this version software for your work in 2021.
Q5: What is different between Item no.A154 and A239 (Real Caterpillar ET Adaptor 3 PLUS DELLd630 laptop)?
A5: The different between Item no. A154 and A239
A154 is the lastest version software with lastest version hardware. So the price is higher.
We recommend you to choice A154.