CATERPILLAR

Challenger Technician
Purpose
The Challenger Technician program is used to service Challenger 35, 45, and 55. For
more information on Challenger Technician, refer to Challenger Technician Online Help.
Equipment: 1U9100 Cable Assembly - Challenger to PC Adapter cable
Instructions
To connect your PC to the Challenger, do the following:
Step 1 Connect the 1U9100 cable to the Diagnostic and Maintenance
(DAM) connector, located in the cab of the Challenger.
Step 2 Connect the remaining end of the 1U9100 cable to an available
serial communication port on the PC.
To start Challenger Technician:
Select Caterpillar ET from the Programs menu, and then select Challenger Technician
from the submenu. The Challenger Technician screen is displayed.
M300 Technician
Purpose
The M300 Technician program supports the M312, M315, M318, and M320 excavators.
For more information on M300 Technician, refer to the M300 Technician Online Help.
Equipment: 126-7877 Cable Assembly - M300 to PC Adapter cable
Instructions
To connect your PC to the M300 series excavator:
Step 1 Connect the 126-7877 cable to the service connector, located in the cab of
the excavator.
Step 2 Connect the remaining end of the 126-7877 cable to an available serial
communication port on the PC.
To start M300 Technician:
Select Caterpillar ET from the Programs menu, and then select M300 Technician from
the submenu. The M300 Technician screen is displayed.
Caterpillar Electronic Technician Online Help
Purpose:
The Help Contents function allows you to access the online help file for your service
tool. This file gives valuable information about each feature and provides step-by-step
instructions for all service tool functions.
Instructions
To access the Help contents either:
a. Select "Contents" from the Help menu.
b. Push the F1 key (content sensitive).
c. Press the Help icon on the toolbar, if the default is set.
d. Select Caterpillar ET from the Programs menu, and then
e. Select Electronic Technician Online Help from the submenu.
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