Caterpillar ET 2024A Electronic Technician Diagnostic Software[01/2024]
Caterpillar Electronic Technician 2024A software, which is used for diagnosing and configuring Caterpillar vehicles. Here's a breakdown of the key points:
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Description: Caterpillar Electronic Technician 2024A is an updated version of the diagnostic software used by Caterpillar dealers. It works with Caterpillar Communication Adapters.
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Recommended Adapter: The recommended adapter for use with this software is the Caterpillar Communication Adapter III Kit PN 538-5051, which replaces the older PN 466-6258.
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Functionality: The software allows users to perform various tasks such as changing vehicle parameters, locking/unlocking parameters, diagnosing and reconfiguring, reading error codes, and ECM flashing.
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Obtaining the Software: To obtain the software, users need to make a payment. After payment, they will be redirected to the download page.
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Installation: The software has a relatively small file size of around 500MB, making it quick to download and set up. Even with slow internet connections or mobile internet, the installation process can be completed within approximately 20 minutes.
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Activation: Activation of the software takes around 5 minutes, after which users can begin using the application.
Here's a summary of the new features and updates in the Caterpillar Electronic Technician 2024A:
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Indication of Selected Communications Adapter: The software now displays the selected communications adapter even when disconnected, aiding in user awareness.
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End of Support for Windows 7: With Microsoft ending extended support for Windows 7, the service tool will also cease support for it as of the 2024A release.
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Automatic Product Status Report (PSR) Upload: A new tool automatically uploads Product Status Reports when an internet connection is available, with an option to disable it in preferences.
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ECM Naming Changes: Incomplete connections to certain ECMs are now indicated with INCOMPLETE in the ECM name and a new icon, improving visibility of connection status.
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CEOS Fleet Configuration File TOP: Users can create/modify CEOS Fleet Configuration Files for engines using the service tool, available in connected and disconnected mode.
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Trainer Update - 988K XE Wheel Loader: The Trainer application now includes the 988K XE Wheel Loader.
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Preferences Option to Save a Product Status Report to PDF: Users can now automatically save Product Status Reports as PDF files, in addition to the existing XML format.
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Product Status Report Updates: Product Status Reports now include certain history features supported by the ECM, such as after-treatment Regeneration History and Service Test History.
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Winflash Screen Update: The Winflash feature screen has been updated with new Expand All and Collapse All buttons for better ECM details management.
Additionally, the document provides PC, communication hardware, and cable requirements for running the service tool, including minimum and recommended configurations, and instructions for configuring Cat Electronic Technician to use Communication Adapter 3.