Engine Rating Changes Using CAT ET

Step 1 - Launch CAT ET

-Connect bus adapter to vehicle (DPA, CAT Comm, etc.) -Vehicle must be on but engine not running

Step 2 Connect CAT ET to vehicle

-Pressing F8 connects CAT ET to vehicle bus adapter and engine ECM

Step 3 ECM Summary Screen

-CAT ET default opens to ECM Summary Screen -This screen gives basic information about the ECM and its configuration

Step 4 Open Configuration Screen

-Configuration screen can be accessed by pressing F5 or selecting Service then Configuration -This screen gives detailed information about the ECM and its configuration

Step 5 View rating information

-Expand Selected Engine Rating to see current rating

Step 6 Select Rating Number

-Select Rating Number press change at the bottom

Step 7 Select New Rating

-Select Rating Number that matches desired change and press OK -Many CAT ECM configurations only have 1 available rating and may require a new configuration (flash file) to enable multiple ratings -Note warning message

Step 8 Confirm Change

Slide 9 Get Factory Passwords to Make Change

-Get 2 factory passwords to make change and press OK -Passwords can be had by using Caterpillar web interface (requires credentials) -Passwords are unique for each vehicle and each change -Most critical ECM parameters require factory passwords for changes

Done !
This is a basic overview of how it is done. There are a lot of nuances not covered in this document that may be required to make changes based on the ECM and the desired change.