Electronic Tooling Update

Wireless Communication Adapter Tool Setup

The tool functions just like the existing
Advance Information Communication Adapter II, but without the cable
The new Wireless Communication Adapter will connection. The abbreviated procedure to make the
initially be available only in North America during change is shown here. The final authority for
January 2005. The details are as follows: information should be the Service Manual.

Wireless Communication Adapter: Pt. No. 261-3363 Reset the Cat ET preferences, that is similar to changing
the preferences from the earlier CA I to the CA II.
Availability outside North America will commence Insert the PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card
during the second quarter of 2005. International Association) card in the laptop computer as
shown in the example below.
There are significant opportunities with this new tool:

For example; when troubleshooting a tractor performance

problem when operating in a mine. The technician can
run checks while sitting on a hill looking down on the
machine. This means minimal disruptions to machine
operations.
The technician can be in a vehicle that is following the
machine. Conversely; if the machine is in the shop, the
technician can troubleshoot using Cat ET sitting at a
desk.

A further possibility is that multiple machines can be

checked using Cat ET without the technician moving
from his/her position (with multiple Wireless
Communication Adapters).

Communication Adapter Mounting

The adapter is secured to the outside of the machine
using four magnets as shown below. The adapter is
protected against the ingress of water for outside use.

Load the PCMCIA software from the CD (supplied with

the tool) into the PC.
Mount the unit on the outside of the vehicle or engine for
line of sight transmission up to 500 feet. For greater
distances, a extended range antenna is available.
Connect the cable to the Service Tool Connector and the
Communication Adapter. Power for the tool is supplied
from the Service Tool Connector.
The Wireless Communication Adapter PC software and
the flash file will eventually be included with the Cat ET
program.

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WCA Publications Wireless Communication Adapter Brochure

The new Wireless Communication Adapter brochure
Service Manual is included on the following pages. This publication is
Complete operating instructions can be found in the available and can be ordered as follows:
following WCA (Wireless Communication Adapter)
Service Manual. The Service Manual should be the final Wireless Communication Adapter Brochure
authority for information. The manual includes a CD Media Number: PEHJ0085
containing the software driver.
Communication Adapter Video
WCA Tool Operating Manual NESH0926
A video describing the Communication Adapter is being
prepared and will be available before the tool
Training Material Development introduction. The details are as follows:
Training material is being developed at this time and
Media No: NEHC2009
will be available on the Service Training Website in
January 2005. There will be a Powerpoint Presentation
with a script. Also troubleshooting information will be STW Publications
included in a similar format to the existing
Communication Adapter II training material (within the Communication Adapter I and II Training
STW Training Course.) Material
Current and previous Communication Adapter
After field testing, the Wireless Communication training material (Communication Adapters I and II) is
Adapter training material will be included with the STW available in the following publication:
course at the next update in the Autumn of 2005.
Service Technician Workbench (STW)

Software Course Book for Machines and Engines

(SEGQ4084)

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Miscellaneous Information Data Links Supported

The following Data Links are supported by the
Wireless Communication Adapter Group Wireless Communication Adapter:
The tool is available as a group. Individual component
parts are also available as described in the brochure. CDL (Cat Data Link)
ATA (American Trucking Corporation J1708)
CAN (Controller Area Network J1939)

Tool Availability
This Communication Adapter is presently only
approved for sale in the United States. Other market area
certifications are in process. Please contact Caterpillar
for the latest market availability. Contacts are listed on
the attached brochure.

Wireless Communication Adapter Price

The current list price of the 261-3363 Wireless
Communication Adapter Group is $1438.

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 Get Mobile with the Cat 261-3363
Wireless Communication Adapter

Run Cat ET on a Laptop The Cat 261-3363 Wireless Communication Adapter Group
allows your technician to monitor and program a product’s
electronic control module (ECM) with Cat ET through a radio
frequency connection.
Without Being Tethered Wireless Communication Adapter Group:
• Monitor and program in service shop or production
environments—The technician works from a desk or from a
service vehicle for enhanced personal safety and service
versatility...eliminates the hard connection between the PC
and the ECM.
• Excellent working range—Communicates up to 150 meters
(500 feet) with the standard antenna and up to 245 meters
(800 feet) with the extended range antenna.
• Four components—The working group consists of a
connector cable, the communication adapter, a PCMCIA
radio card, and a software CD.
 TOOLS...
THAT WORK Cat Wireless Communication Adapter
Easy to Hook Up...Just Plug and Play

Initially only approved for sale

in the United States.
Other market area
certifications are in process.
Contact Caterpillar for the Plug one end of the cable Place the communication Plug the PCMCIA card
latest market availability. into the ECM connector, adapter as high on the into the computer. Turn on
and plug the other end into machine as possible. the computer and boot
the communication Cat ET.
adapter. Power is supplied
through the connection to
the ECM. 261-3363 Wireless Communication Adapter Group

Specifications for the 261-3363 Wireless Communication Adapter Group 239-9955 Communication Adapter

250-2349* Antenna*
Power requirements 9 to 32-volts DC, 4 watts maximum
261-4867 PCMCIA card
Operating temperature -40 to +70 degrees C (-40 to +158 degrees F)
259-3183 Cable
Dimensions (without 213.9 X 119.9 X 45.2 mm
magnets) (8.42 X 4.72 X 1.78 inches) 262-7732 Magnet-Foot (4 included)
Weight (without magnets) 472 g (1.04 lb)
NEHS0926 Tool Operating Manual and Software CD
Cat Data Link (CDL)
Vehicle protocol
ATA (SAE J1708, CAN (SAE J1939) 6V-3072 Case

Wireless communications TCP/IP over 802.11B (11Mb) 261-3381 Foam

Standard antenna 150 meters (500 feet) * Standard range antenna. Optional, 261-4871
Range (line of sight)
Extended range antenna 245 meters (800 feet) Extended Range Antenna is available separately.

For more information...

For further assistance, or for more information on the Wireless
Communication Adapter, or on any other specialized tooling available
for your service operation contact:
John Jordan Allan Teuerle Hotline
8900 N. Pioneer Road 8900 N. Pioneer Road Sue Hughes
Peoria, IL 61615-1522 Peoria, IL 61615-1522 Dealer Service Tools
Telephone: 309-636-1791 Telephone; 309-636-1677 501 S.W. Jefferson Ave.
Fax: 309-636-1664 Fax: 309-636-1664 Peoria, IL U.S.A. 61630-2184
Jordan_John_A@cat.com Teuerle_Allan_R@cat.com U.S.A.: 1-800-542-8665
or or Illinois: 1-800-541-8665
Canada: 1800-523-8665
World: 1-309-675-6277
Fax: 1-309-494-1475

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