2013/04/05 Caterpillar

Articulated Truck:

740B (S/N: T4R1-UP)

740B EJECTOR (S/N: T4S1-UP)

Asphalt Paver:

AP1000E (S/N: T1F1-UP)

AP1055E (S/N: TJF1-UP)

BG1000E (S/N: RTT1-UP)

Backhoe Loader:

416F (S/N: KSF1-UP)

420F (S/N: JWJ1-UP; SKR1-UP)

430F (S/N: RDF1-UP; RGS1-UP)

Excavator:

312E (S/N: MJD1-UP; PZL1-UP; WEY1-UP)

314E (S/N: DKD1-UP; ZJT1-UP)

316E (S/N: DZW1-UP; YZZ1-UP)

318E (S/N: DZF1-UP; WZS1-UP)

320E (S/N: DFG1-UP; TNJ1-UP; WBK1-UP; PNL1-UP; TFX1-UP; NAZ1-UP)

323E (S/N: RAP1-UP; YRP1-UP; TDW1-UP)

324E (S/N: TLF1-UP; LDG1-UP; PNW1-UP)

329E (S/N: RLD1-UP; ZCD1-UP; TST1-UP; PLW1-UP)

336E (S/N: RZA1-UP; YCE1-UP; YEP1-UP; CMR1-UP; BZY1-UP; TMZ1-UP)

349E (S/N: DGE1-UP; TFG1-UP; KCN1-UP; MZW1-UP; KFX1-UP; MPZ1-UP)

568 (S/N: BRB1-UP; YJX1-UP)

Wheel Feller Buncher:

2570C (S/N: F1B1-UP)

2670C (S/N: B3E1-UP)

563C (S/N: JCB1-UP)

573C (S/N: RJT1-UP)

Motor Grader:

120MSeries 2 (S/N: M9C1-UP; M9H1-UP; R9N1-UP; R9W1-UP)

12MSeries 2 (S/N: F9B1-UP; F9M1-UP; R9P1-UP; R9S1-UP)

140MSeries 2 (S/N: M9D1-UP; R9G1-UP; M9J1-UP; R9M1-UP)

160MSeries 2 (S/N: M9E1-UP; M9K1-UP; R9L1-UP; R9T1-UP)

Mobile Hydraulic Power Unit:

329E MHPU (S/N: K2L1-UP)

336E MHPU (S/N: DSZ1-UP; T3Z1-UP)

349E MHPU (S/N: JAE1-UP; S3P1-UP)

Off-Highway Truck/Tractor:

770G (S/N: KDH1-UP)

772G (S/N: KEX1-UP)

777G (S/N: T5A1-UP)

Quarry Truck:

773G (S/N: JWS1-UP; T5T1-UP)

775G (S/N: T5F1-UP; MJS1-UP)

Track-Type Tractor:

D11T (S/N: JEL1-UP; JNS1-UP)

D3KSeries 2 (S/N: GAE1-UP; KFF1-UP; KLL1-UP)

D4KSeries 2 (S/N: KMM1-UP; KRR1-UP)

D5KSeries 2 (S/N: TRF1-UP; KWW1-UP; KYY1-UP)

D6KSeries 2 (S/N: WMR1-UP; RST1-UP)

D6N (S/N: PBA1-UP; PER1-UP)

D6T (S/N: KSB1-UP; ZJB1-UP; DTD1-UP; EJJ1-UP; SLJ1-UP; GMK1-UP; RRK1-UP; TSM1-UP; WLM1-UP; PLR1-UP; JRW1-UP; RCW1-UP)

D7E (S/N: TJA1-UP; TAN1-UP)

D8T (S/N: MLN1-UP; FCT1-UP)

Wheel Dozer:

854K (S/N: H8M1-UP)

Wheel Loader:

924K (S/N: PWR1-UP)

930K (S/N: RHN1-UP)

938K (S/N: SWL1-UP)

950K (S/N: R4A1-UP; J5M1-UP; FER1-UP)

962K (S/N: T6A1-UP; FLL1-UP; X4T1-UP)

966K (S/N: PBG1-UP; TFS1-UP)

972K (S/N: PEM1-UP; Z4W1-UP)

980K (S/N: W7K1-UP; GTZ1-UP)

992K (S/N: 8801-UP)

993K (S/N: Z4D1-UP)

Wheel Tractor-Scraper:

621H (S/N: DBK1-UP)

623H (S/N: DBF1-UP)

627H (S/N: DBW1-UP)

Caterpillar recommends use of the 317-7484 Communication Adapter Gp with all Tier 4 interim and newer machine engines. The additional Electronic control modules (ECM), and the emissions package have increased the data traffic on the J1939 datalink compared to Tier 3 commercial engines. The new communication adapter group allows the all of the data to be viewed, which allows for proper troubleshooting of the engine.

The new communication adapter group includes the following benefits:

• Faster flashing speeds

• Automatic selection of J1939 datalink for flashing

• USB plug-in

• Monitor dual datalinks simultaneously

For more information on using the 317-7484 Communication Adapter Gp, refer to the "https://dealer.cat.com" website. Follow the steps given below to view the "CA3 Recommended Practices" page:

1. Launch the "https://dealer.cat.com" website.

2. Select the "Product Support" menu from on the top of the page, then select the "Service Tools".

3. From the menu listed on the right side of the page, Select Communication Adapter 3.

4. Select "Communication Adapter 3 Frequently Asked Questions".

Use the following information in order to contact Caterpillar for further information regarding the new communication adapter group: