Problems with Caterpillar Communicator Adapter II

[npgtf]

hello

I have a Caterpillar 275-5121 Communication Adapter II, to start the CAT ET he believes the interface, but after not more think the ECM, anyone have any idea what i can do or what could be?

Thank you. excuse any errors of english, i'm using google translator. i am in brazil.

[iironmaxx]

you have install the software for communication adapter II??what cat et your used?? sorry for my english i am german

[B.2]

npgtf i have the same.. trying to understand your english ??? Check baud rates, coms ports or the usb to serial port cable is installed

[dieselman77]

If you have already installed the driver software then go into the options aand select that adapter and it should work make sure you save the changes also you might have to restart the program have a good day

[penesaurio]

hey guys,

non much related but what is a good price to pay for a used adaptor?

regards

[usaman]

Hello friends I have a problem with Cat Comm2 RP1210, I?m trying again and again to conect with ECM machine through communicator+Serial cable+Serial-USB Adaptor and I Can?t. I have installed ET2009C, and I checked the baud rates, the com1 port settings, I installed the right serial to USB drivers and software, I uninstalled all hardware to avoid conflict with com1 port and still nothing, don?t work. Also I tried to update via flash the firmware of communicator with file CA2v3i1.0.apf and the process iniciate well but at the end I obtain the message "Flash was unsuccessful" "Error 0 ". How Can I solve this situation?. Any Suggestion?. I have XP-SP3 full updated.
Thank you in advance

[mozzie]

Hello friends I have a problem with Cat Comm2 RP1210, I?m trying again and again to conect with ECM machine through communicator+Serial cable+Serial-USB Adaptor and I Can?t. I have installed ET2009C, and I checked the baud rates, the com1 port settings, I installed the right serial to USB drivers and software, I uninstalled all hardware to avoid conflict with com1 port and still nothing, don?t work. Also I tried to update via flash the firmware of communicator with file CA2v3i1.0.apf and the process iniciate well but at the end I obtain the message "Flash was unsuccessful" "Error 0 ". How Can I solve this situation?. Any Suggestion?. I have XP-SP3 full updated.
Thank you in advance

If you are using a serial to usb it can take some
trouble to setup.

Some usb to serial adaptors wont
work with ET.

Sometimes you have to use com3 port.

Best you go to the help section in ET and
follow the directions.Sometimes you may have
to go into the computer BIOS and reset ports.

[usaman]

If you are using a serial to usb it can take some
trouble to setup.

Some usb to serial adaptors wont
work with ET.

Sometimes you have to use com3 port.

Best you go to the help section in ET and
follow the directions.Sometimes you may have
to go into the computer BIOS and reset ports.

Good Morning mozzie thanks for your attention, I do it everything that to say and don?t work. I tried with COM3, I bought and tried with another Serial-USB adaptor, I read and I do all that the help section in ET say, reset port, change Bios and nothing?.
I tried in my Desktop with ET2009C, XP-SP3 but connecting the serial cable directly to desktop and IT?S WORKS. The problems is When I going to connect in the USB port through Serial-USB adaptor. I thought that I need to update the firmware of my communicator flashing it with file CA2v3i1.0.apf and the process iniciate well but at the end I obtain the message "Flash was unsuccessful" "Error 0 ", and now I have another problem because the communicator don?t connect even with my desktop?????

My new strategy is trying to flash the communicator in another desktop with XP-SP2 and if this works try to connect through USB port in this PC.

Any corrections, new strategy or help will be well received

Thank you again

Usaman

[bedoo54]

Good Morning mozzie thanks for your attention, I do it everything that to say and don?t work. I tried with COM3, I bought and tried with another Serial-USB adaptor, I read and I do all that the help section in ET say, reset port, change Bios and nothing?.
I tried in my Desktop with ET2009C, XP-SP3 but connecting the serial cable directly to desktop and IT?S WORKS. The problems is When I going to connect in the USB port through Serial-USB adaptor. I thought that I need to update the firmware of my communicator flashing it with file CA2v3i1.0.apf and the process iniciate well but at the end I obtain the message "Flash was unsuccessful" "Error 0 ", and now I have another problem because the communicator don?t connect even with my desktop?????

My new strategy is trying to flash the communicator in another desktop with XP-SP2 and if this works try to connect through USB port in this PC.

Any corrections, new strategy or help will be well received

Thank you again

Usaman

check usb port

right click on my computer/properties/hardware/device manager/universal serial bus controller
see the port
then change in et
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[orhancelep2001]

I have this problem... Anybody help me?

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[usaman]

Dear fellows I?ll inform you that I Could resolve the firmware update of my communicator changing the Serial Cable that connect the communicator with PC serial port but I can?t connect through USB-Serial Adaptor still I think like mozzie said that some usb to serial adaptors wont work with ET. If anybody know USB-SERIAL Adaptor that works with ET software, please tell me.
Thank you
Usaman

[dimitar22]

I have heard that pcmcia to serial is better than usb to serial.

[usaman]

Ok, I will try with ExpressCard to Serial Adapter in my laptop and then tell you.

[B.2]

I use an ATEN serial to usb adaptor, a bit of a pain to set up but works well

[Strykerforce]

Friends, Try to order this CAT USB Serial Cable with Part number: 327-0375 I'm using this and so far I don't have any issues.

Hope this will help to everybody... cheers m8:wavey:

[fixacar]

I use " PROLIFIC" brand serial adapters.
No troubles, and are inexpensive on e bay.
the others don't work.

:ridinghorse:

[DenBrewu]

I want to buy cat communication adaptor kit III
please inform to me for new p/n its
any help is greatly appreciated
thanks in advance

[Strykerforce]

I want to buy cat communication adaptor kit III
please inform to me for new p/n its
any help is greatly appreciated
thanks in advance

PN: 317-7484 CAT Communication Adapter 3 Tool group.
PN: 261-3363 CAT Communication Adapter (Wireless) Tool
Group.

Hope this will m8.:wavey:

[jackalfa]

Please help me out with new drivers and firmware for Caterpillar Data Link 171-4401 Communication Adapter II ?

i'm Getting "Error # 443 driver software and the comminiction adapter firmware is not compatible."

best regards.

[rp1210a]

salwan is there a reason you have to post everything twice?

[salwan]

salwan is there a reason you have to post everything twice?


Sorry I did not I'm from publication of this issue I'm looking for it, but I did not I'm from I'm not posting hi was from Brazil , I am an Arab from Iraq and you can be sure that you want
Best regards
salwan

[nycautodiags]

Hi :
Could someone help me....I purchased a New Cat Com Adapter 3 unit....the driver cd is damaged....could somebody...link me the drivers or a website where I can Download this? PN: 317-7484 CAT Communication Adapter 3 /

thanx for all the Help....:)

[motoraio italiano]

i have use for long tine USB to Com adapter,with all ET form 2004 to now,(still better use rs232 Sansung or panasonic), the only works is the manhattan product, and look the interface cable from Cat adapter twoo model exstit, one work one no, i not have now the number in hands, ciao

[alcoholahmed]

Hi :
Could someone help me....I purchased a New Cat Com Adapter 3 unit....the driver cd is damaged....could somebody...link me the drivers or a website where I can Download this? PN: 317-7484 CAT Communication Adapter 3 /

thanx for all the Help....:)

there`s two versions of drivers for CA3

check the below:

http://www.digital-kaos.co.uk/forums/f166/caterpillar-communication-adapter-3-driver-155354/

or

http://www.digital-kaos.co.uk/forums/f166/cat-comm-adapter-ii-iii-software-189608/

[alcoholahmed]

i have use for long tine USB to Com adapter,with all ET form 2004 to now,(still better use rs232 Sansung or panasonic), the only works is the manhattan product, and look the interface cable from Cat adapter twoo model exstit, one work one no, i not have now the number in hands, ciao

are you using ET CA2 or CA3, so i could post you the p/ns of its consists ?

[nycautodiags]

Thanx Guys...I will try it out....and AlcoholAhmed...i purchased a Cat Comm 3 Kit....if that helps you,.,...thanx

[coco56]

hello. sorry for my english but i'm french. please can you help me, i have ET 2011 and i want to use my comm adapter 2 but when i satrt ET, i see a message Error #231 but i haven't the software for this adapter. Thank you very much for your help. see you

[hugos31]

Dear fellows I?ll inform you that I Could resolve the firmware update of my communicator changing the Serial Cable that connect the communicator with PC serial port but I can?t connect through USB-Serial Adaptor still I think like mozzie said that some usb to serial adaptors wont work with ET. If anybody know USB-SERIAL Adaptor that works with ET software, please tell me.
Thank you
Usaman

DIGITUS USB to serial adaptor, USB 1.1 DIGITUS USB to serial adaptor, USB 1.1 5YR Warranty | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/DIGITUS-USB-to-serial-adaptor-USB-1-1-5YR-Warranty-/380361602093?pt=US_Parallel_Serial_PS_2_Cables_Ada pters&hash=item588f51742d#ht_1152wt_1110)

[hugos31]

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[J0E]

Hello everybody, i was used many USB to RS232 converters of this type and works fine, i was buyed on Ebay, that?s the link:
Serial RS232 to USB Converter Adapter programming cable to COM port for FTA STB | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Serial-RS232-to-USB-Converter-Adapter-programming-cable-to-COM-port-for-FTA-STB-/170868444922?pt=US_Parallel_Serial_PS_2_Cables_Ada pters&hash=item27c88d8efa)

you must be configure the adapter from COM3 to up COM1 or COM2 must cause troubles because the both 1 and 2 COM many times are reserved for the mainboard computer.

If anybody have questions al will help you.

Best regards.

[hugos31]

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[hugos31]

WORK WITH: mercedez benz STAR DIAGNOSIS 3 and COM ADAPTER II http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/7632/ft232bmiccomponents.jpg http://img507.imageshack.us/img507/1041/folcomm.jpg