R

NEHS1081
December 2009

TOOL
OPERATING
MANUAL
317-7492 Wireless Radio

SMCS: 1900-38
Important Safety Information The message that appears under the warning
explains the hazard and can be either written
or pictorially presented.
Operations that may cause product damage
are identified by “NOTICE” labels on the
product and in this publication.
Caterpillar cannot anticipate every possible
circumstance that might involve a potential
hazard. The warnings in this publication
and on the product are, therefore, not
all-inclusive. If a tool, procedure, work
method, or operating technique that is not
specifically recommended by Caterpillar is
Think Safety used, you must satisfy yourself that it is
safe for you and for others. You should
also ensure that the product will not be
Most accidents that involve product operation, damaged or be made unsafe by the
maintenance, and repair are caused by failure operation, lubrication, maintenance or
to observe basic safety rules or precautions. repair procedures that you choose.
An accident can often be avoided by The information, specifications, and illustrations
recognizing potentially hazardous situations in this publication are on the basis of
before an accident occurs. A person must be information that was available at the time that
alert to potential hazards. This person should the publication was written. The specifications,
also have the necessary training, skills, and torques, pressures, measurements,
tools to perform these functions properly. adjustments, illustrations, and other items can
Improper operation, lubrication, change at any time. These changes can affect
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be dangerous and could result in injury or the complete and most current information
death. before you start any job.
Do not operate or perform any lubrication,
maintenance, or repair on this product until
you have read and understood the WARNING
operation, lubrication, maintenance, and
repair information. When replacement parts are required for this
product, Caterpillar recommends using
Safety precautions and warnings are provided Caterpillar replacement parts or parts with
in this manual and on the product. If these equivalent specifications including, but not
hazard warnings are not heeded, bodily injury limited to, physical dimensions, type,
or death could occur to you or to other strength, and material.
persons.
The hazards are identified by the “Safety Alert Failure to heed this warning can lead to
Symbol” and followed by a “Signal Word” such premature failures, product damage,
as “DANGER”, “WARNING”, or “CAUTION”. personal injury, or death.
The Safety Alert “WARNING” label is shown
below.

WARNING
The meaning of this safety alert symbol is as
follows:
Attention! Become Alert! Your Safety is
Involved.

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Contents Related Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
317-7484 Communications Adapter 3
Literature Information (CA3) Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Safety Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Regulatory Information Section
General Information Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Regulatory Information and Certifications . . 38
Operation Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Statement To Original Equipment Manufacturer
Tooling Configurations Section . . . . . . . . . . . 4 (OEM) Integrators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Service Parts Section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Regulatory Information Section . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Literature Information
General Information Section
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 This manual should be stored with the tool
group.
Safety-Blast Zone Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Minimum PC Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 This manual contains safety information,
Additional Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . 4 operation instructions, and maintenance
information.
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Nomenclature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Some photographs or illustrations in this
Component Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 publication show details that can be different
from your service tool. Guards and covers
Operation Section might have been removed for illustrative
Install/Configure the Wireless (W-CA3) purposes.
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Connecting the W-CA3 to the CA3 . . . . . . . 7 Continuing improvement and advancement of
product design might have caused changes to
Configuring the PC for Communication your service tool, which are not included in this
With the W-CA3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
publication.
Creating a Wireless Profile on the PC . . . . 8
Electronic Technician Configuration for Whenever a question arises regarding your
the W-CA3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 service tool or this publication, please consult
Activating and Changing the Internal Dealer Service Tools (DST) for the latest
Settings of the W-CA3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 available information.
Connecting the W-CA3 to a PC. . . . . . . . . 19 Read and understand the precautions listed
Installing the USB Drivers for the W-CA3 . 20 about safety before operating this service tool.
Viewing/Changing the Internal Settings
for the W-CA3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 General Information Section
Additional Settings Available for The General Information section describes
Modification in the W-CA3 . . . . . . . . . . . . 254 tooling functions and features. It provides
Upload Configuration File: . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 useful information on safety, individual parts,
Download Configuration File:. . . . . . . . . . 31 additional tooling, and resources.
Tooling Configurations Section
Tooling Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Operation Section
W-CA3 to PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 The Operation section is a reference for the
W-CA3 to CA3 to DataLink . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 new operator and a refresher for the
Magnetic Mount W-CA3 to CA3 . . . . . . . . 34 experienced operator.
Using the Remote Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Photographs and illustrations guide the
Using the Suction Cup Mount . . . . . . . . . . 35 operator through correct procedures for using
the tool group.
Service Parts Section
317-7492 Wireless Radio Group . . . . . . . . . 36 Operating techniques outlined in this
317-7512 Suction Cup Mount . . . . . . . . . . . 36 publication are basic. Skill and techniques
develop as the operator gains knowledge of
326-9607 Antenna Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
the service tool and its capabilities.

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Literature Information WARNING
(continued) If the machine is required to work
Tooling Configurations Section within 12 m (40 ft) of a blast area,
the operator must disable and
The Tooling Configurations section describes remove the 317-7492 Wireless
methods of connecting the wireless USB radio Radio. Failure to do so could result in
to 317-7484 Communications Adapter 3, the serious injury or death.
PC, and optional tooling for various functions.

Service Parts Section 2. If the machine is required to work within

The Service Parts section describes tooling 12 m (40 ft) of a blast area, disconnect and
replacement parts and part number remove the wireless radio from the
availability. machine. This will prevent any signals from
being transmitted during machine
Regulatory Information Section operation.

The Regulatory Information section describes

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
requirements, compliance, and the Minimum PC Requirements
manufacturer statement of authorized use. A dealer supplied PC (Laptop Computer) is
required to configure the 317-7493 Wireless
USB Radio.
General Information Section Minimum PC requirements are:
Introduction • IBM® PC compatible with Pentium IV
The 317-7493 Wireless Radio is designed to 2.4 GHz processor
be used outdoors with the 317-7484 • 512 MB RAM minimum
Communications Adapter 3 and related
components for transmitting data from a • 1 GB of available hard disk drive
machine to a remote PC (dealer supplied) for • 40X speed CD-ROM drive or 8X speed
data logging and analysis. DVD drive or greater

Safety-Blast Zone Warning • 14.1” XGA screen (800x600) or greater

1. If the machine is equipped with a • Built-in pointing device or mouse

317-7493 Wireless Radio, make sure the • Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or greater
proper warning film(s) are clearly visible to
the operator (such as on the dash) during
normal operation of the machine.
Additional Contact Information
For additional product support questions
concerning this tool, contact the Caterpillar
Dealer Service Tools Hotline at:

U.S.A.: 1-800-542-8665
Illinois: 1-800-541-8665
Canada: 1-800-523-8665
World: 1-309-675-6277
Fax: 1-309-494-1355
[email protected]

230-1340 Film

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Specifications
317-7493 Wireless Radio
317-7493 Wireless Radio (W-CA3) 326-9606 Wireless Radio Antenna
Description Specification Description Specification
Operating Voltage 5 VDC at 700 mA maximum Frequency Bands
Operating Temperature -40° to 85°C (-40° to 185°F) Of Operation 2.4 GHz, 4.9 to 5.8 GHz
Dimensions 122 x 104 x 40 mm Gain 2.2 dBi
(4.82 x 4.08 x 1.57 in) 326-9607 Magnetic Mount Antenna
Antenna Connections 2 x RP-TNC Description Specification
Mounting Magnet Integrated 3.6 kilogauss neodymium Frequency Bands
Reliability SAE J1455/1960 standard Of Operation 2.4 GHz, 4.9 to 5.8 GHz
Wireless LAN Interface Gain 3 dBi
Standard: IEEE 802.11a/b/g
Frequency: 2.4/5 GHz
Data Rate: Up to 54 Mbps with automatic fallback
Modulation: DBPSK (1 Mbps)
DQPSK (2 Mbps)
CCK (11, 5.5 Mbps)
BPSK (6, 9 Mbps)
QPSK (12, 18 Mbps)
16-QAM (24, 36 Mbps)
64-QAM (48, 54 Mbps)
WLAN Security
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)
WPA/WPA2/802.11i
- 128-bit TKIP/CCMP/(AES) encryption
- Enterprise mode (802.1X) LEAP
(WEP only)
USB Interface
Type: USB 2.0 Device (full/low speed)
Connector: 8-pin circular DIN
RNDIS software support

317-7493 Wireless Radio (W-CA3) Frequency Specifications

Band Frequency Channel Location
2.4 GHz 2412, 2417, 2422, 2427, 2432, 2437, 2442, 2447, 1-11 North America, EU
2452, 2457, 2462
2467, 2472 12, 13 EU
5260-5320 MHz 5260, 5280, 5300, 5320 52, 56, 60, 64 EU 1
5470-5725 MHz 5500, 5520, 5540, 5560, 5580, 5600, 5620, 5640, 100, 104, 108, 112, 116, 120, EU 1
5660, 5680, 5700 124, 128, 132, 136, 140
5725-5825 MHz 5745, 5765, 5785, 5805, 5825 149, 153, 157, 161, 165 North America
1 Dynamic Frequency Selection Only

NOTE: The 317-7493 Wireless Radio is

intended for outdoor use.

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Nomenclature

326-9607 Antenna Assembly (Optional)

Item Part No. Description Qty
11 326-9607 Antenna Assembly 1

Component Storage
NOTE: The 317-7493 Wireless Radio and
related components can be stored with the
317-7484 Communications Adapter 3 Group,
as shown.

317-7492 Wireless Radio (W-CA3) Kit

Item Part No. Description Qty
7 317-7493 Wireless Radio Group (W-CA3) 1
7a 326-9606 Antenna 2
8 317-7496 WiFi/USB PC Cable Assembly 1
9 317-7510 WiFi/CA3 Cable Assembly 1
10 317-7512 Suction Cup Mount (optional) 1 (1) 317-7485 Communications Adapter 3 (CA3).
(2) 317-8981 Cable Assembly.
(3) 317-7487 Cable Assembly.
NOTE: Throughout this manual the 317-7493 (4) 6V-7145 Case.
(7) 317-7493 Wireless Radio (W-CA3).
Wireless Radio is also referred to as the
(8) 317-7496 Cable Assembly.
“W-CA3”. In addition, the 317-7485 (9) 317-7510 Cable Assembly.
Communications Adapter 3 can be referred to (10) 317-7512 Suction Cup Mount (optional).
as the “CA3”.

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Connecting the W-CA3 to a PC 2. Connect 317-7510 Cable Assembly (9)
round DIN connector to W-CA3 (7) plug.
Although it is possible to change the internal
settings of the W-CA3 wirelessly, it is
recommended that the radio be connected to
a PC via 317-7496 Cable Assembly (8) and
317-7510 Cable Assembly (9).

(7) 317-7493 W-CA3. (9) 317-7510 Cable Assembly.

3. Connect the USB end of 317-7496 Cable

Assembly (8) to the PC USB port.

(8) 317-7496 Cable Assembly.

(9) 317-7510 Cable Assembly.

1. Connect 317-7496 Cable Assembly (8) to

317-7510 Cable Assembly (9).

(8) 317-7496 Cable Assembly.

4. Completed configuration.

(8) 317-7496 Cable Assembly.

(9) 317-7510 Cable Assembly.

(7) 317-7493 W-CA3. (8) 317-7496 Cable Assembly.

(9) 317-7510 Cable Assembly. (11) PC.

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Configuring the PC for Communication Creating a Wireless Profile on the PC
With the W-CA3 In order for the Cat ET enabled PC to
The W-CA3 can be used with any 802.11a or communicate with the W-CA3 radio, the PC
802.11b/g enabled wireless card. In order to wireless card must be set up appropriately.
communicate with the W-CA3, a “Profile” in the These steps are shown for reference only, and
“Wireless Client Utility” must be set up for the the instructions listed here may not be the
wireless card. The following is one example same for every PC.
for configuring this profile. 1. Open the “Client Manager Utility” for the
NOTE: These steps are shown as an example wireless card that is intended for use with
and may not appear exactly the same on the the W-CA3. The example shown here is for
PC being used. There are numerous wireless a Dell D610 laptop. The “Client Manager
card and software manufacturers on the Utility” can be opened in one of two ways.
market and Caterpillar cannot accurately Choose one of the methods to open the
portray every example here. The important utility.
thing to remember is that each of these steps a. Right click on signal strength bars icon
MUST be completed in the “Wireless Client (a) on the task bar. Click “Open Utility.”
Utility” for the PC being used in order for Cat
ET to be able to communicate through the
wireless radio (W-CA3).
NOTE: It is advisable to consult with the
IT Department of the dealership to complete
these steps. Many users may not have the
authority to make the changes documented.
The IT Department should also be involved in
evaluating whether the use of the W-CA3 radio
will interfere with the wireless network for the
dealership/business. If the settings for the
W-CA3 radio need to be changed to account
for this interference, proceed to the section
“Changing the Internal Settings of the W-CA3”
of this manual.
Default Settings for the W-CA3:
• SSID: W-CA3
• Wireless Band: 802.11 b or g (a) Signal Strength Bars.
• Wireless Mode: Ad-Hoc (Auto IP enabled
check box is found under network
settings) NOTE: The W-CA3 does not need to be
connected to the PC in order to configure
• Channel Number Search: Channel 11 communication between the W-CA3 and the
(eleven) PC.
• Security: WEP (104/128 bit)
• Security Key:
35373c57222750362a334c6a71

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b. Go to “Start” >> “All Programs” >> “Dell 2. When the utility opens, click “Add.”
Wireless” >> “Dell Wireless WLAN Card
Utility.”
NOTE: Variations on different computers
might include the following: “New,” “New
Profile,” “Add Profile,” “Create New
Connection,” and others not listed here.

NOTE: Many wireless client utilities provide

the ability to “Scan” or “Monitor” for available
networks. In this example, there is an
“Available Networks” box that will show the
W-CA3 radio is available for connection. If
“W-CA3” is double-clicked, the “Add” menu
appears and automatically completes all of the
necessary settings, except for the security
settings. The security settings listed in the
“Configuring the PC for Communication With
the W-CA3” section can be added to complete
the profile.

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3. W-CA3 appears in the “Available Networks” 4. From the “Wireless Network Properties”
area of the Dell Wireless WLAN Card Utility screen:
window.
a. Enter 35373c57222750362a334c6a71 in
a. Double-click on “W-CA3” to add. Network key field
b. When ready, click “OK.” b. Enter 35373c57222750362a334c6a71 in
Confirm key field.
c. Click “OK.”

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5. If the wireless client utility did not provide 7. Select “Open” for the “Network
the functionality described in Steps 3 and Authentication.”
4, proceed with the following steps. If the
utility did provide the functionality and
created the profile, proceed to Step 12.
6. Enter W-CA3 into the “SSID” area of the
Wireless Network Properties window. This
is sometimes called “Network” or “Network
Name.”

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8. Select “WEP” for “Data Encryption.” This is 9. Enter 35373c57222750362a334c6a71 for
sometimes called “Security Type” or “Network Key” and again for “Confirm Key.”
“Encryption Method.” This is sometimes called “WEP Key,”
“Security Key,” or “Pre-Shared Key.”

NOTE: Some wireless client managers do not

accept lower case letters, so the use of capital
letters is acceptable.

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10. Select “This is a computer-to-computer 11. Select 11 (eleven) for “Channel Number.”
(ad hoc) network; wireless access points
are not used.”
NOTE: Consult the IT Department at the
dealership to make sure Channel 11 does not
interfere with the local wireless network that
may exist at the dealer/business.

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12. Click “OK” to create the profile. 13. Click “OK” again to close the wireless
client utility.

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14. If the wireless card is not attempting to 16. When the connection is complete, the
connect to the radio, right click on signal following icon will display.
strength bars (5) on the task bar and
select “Connect To” >> “W-CA3.”
NOTE: This icon (above) must appear before
attempting to connect to a machine with CAT
NOTE: Some client utilities may not allow Electronic Technician.
connection to the radio in this manner. There
may be a “Connect” or “Activate” button
present in the client utility itself.

17. If the mouse cursor is moved over the top

of the signal bars (do not click, just
“hover” over the top), a “Status” screen
15. The PC should now attempt to connect to may display showing the IP address of the
the W-CA3 radio and an icon may display, PC. The address must start with 169.254.
similar to one shown below. This icon If it does not, the connection is not fully
indicates that the PC and W-CA3 radio are established.
connecting to each other and configuring
their IP addresses.
NOTE: This address may take approximately
15-20 seconds to update and have 169.254 at
NOTE: This process could take up to one the beginning of it. Wait until the address
minute. updates before attempting to connect with Cat
ET.

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When connecting to a machine with CAT ET, The Power lights for both the CA3 and
using the W-CA3 in Auto-IP mode (default W-CA3 should be ON.
setting), it may take up to one minute for the
process to complete. Using the Auto-IP mode
is recommended.
NOTE: To use a static IP, the W-CA3 must be
configured with a static IP address and the
wireless card on the PC will also have to have
an IP address set. Advanced users should
refer to the “Changing the Internal Settings of
the W-CA3” section of this manual for
information on how to access the internal
settings of the W-CA3.

Electronic Technician Configuration for

the W-CA3
Configure Cat ET for communication through
the 317-7485 Communications Adapter 3
(CA3) and the 317-7493 Wireless USB
Radio (W-CA3).
1. Use 317-8981 Cable Assembly (2) to
connect 317-7485 Communications
Adapter3 (CA3) (1) to DataLink on the
machine to be serviced. Use 317-7510
Cable Assembly (9) to connect the CA3 to
317-7493 Wireless Radio (W-CA3) (7).
NOTE: The other two lights on the W-CA3
may also be ON. This is acceptable. It does
not indicate a problem with the radio.

2. On the PC, open Caterpillar Electronic

Technician and go to “Utilities” >>
“Preferences.”

(1) 317-7485 CA3. (2) 317-8981 Cable Assembly.

(7) 317-7493 W-CA3. (9) 317-7510 Cable Assembly.

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3. The “Preferences” window will display. 6. The “Radio Discovery” window will display
and, if the wireless network between the
a. Select “Wireless Communication
radio and the PC is already established
Adapter 3.”
(verify by making sure the network card is
b. Click “OK.” connected to the W-CA3 and has full signal
strength), then the wireless radio should be
automatically discovered and appear on
the list. If the radio is not on the list,
proceed to Step 7. If it is on the list,
proceed to Step 10.

4. Click the “Connect” icon

and the following dialog will display:

Saving the W-CA3 as a favorite for faster 7. Click the “Refresh” button one or two times
connection later. to verify that the radio is not found. If the
radio is found this time, proceed to Step 9.
5. Click the “Advanced...” button to set the
If it is not found, proceed to Step 8.
specifics for the radio.

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8. Verify that the wireless card is connected 11. When the “Favorite Radios” window
with full signal strength and that the PC has displays, the “Hostname” and
obtained an IP address. If using the radio “Description” fields can be completed for
with its default settings, Auto IP is enabled identification purposes, but it is not
and it can take up to one minute for an IP required. Click “OK” and the W-CA3 will
address to be established on the PC. be saved as a “Favorite” radio for
When fully connected, these two icons may connecting at a later time.
appear in the task bar.

12. Click “Close.”

9. If the connection to the W-CA3 still cannot
be established, return to the “Configuring
the PC Wireless Card for Communication
With the Radio” section of this manual and
verify that the configuration on the PC was
performed correctly.
10. When the W-CA3 has been discovered,
make sure it is highlighted and click “Add
To Favorites” to save the W-CA3. This will
allow for easy connection to the wireless
radio at a later time.

13. Click “Close” again.

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14. The “Preferences” window will display.
a. From the drop-down menu, select the
W-CA3 that was just discovered.
b. Click “OK” to initiate an ET connection.

Activating and Changing the

Internal Settings of the W-CA3
Included in the W-CA3 is the ability for the
user to change the internal operating settings
in order to make it behave differently. For
example, the W-CA3 security key and settings
can be changed. The wireless channel or
mode can be changed, plus many other
settings, in order for the W-CA3 to be
configured to avoid interference, or to provide
compatibility with the W-CA3 and a particular
shop’s internal wireless network.

NOTE: Because of possible wireless

certification noncompliance around the world,
the W-CA3 is deactivated by default when
purchased. In order to make the W-CA3
functional, the user must perform the following
steps and configure the radio for the country
where it will be used.

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Installing the USB Drivers for the W-CA3 e. Select “Include this location in the
search:”
1. When the W-CA3 is connected to the PC for
the first time, the “Found New Hardware f. Click “Browse.”
Wizard” will display.
a. To install the drivers for the W-CA3,
select “No, not this time.”
b. Click “Next.”

2. Specify where the Hardware Wizard can

find the drivers for the radio by browsing to
the folder “W-CA3 USB Drivers.” Click
“OK.”

c. Select “Install from a list of specific the

locations (Advanced).”
d. Click “Next.”

3. Click “Next” to install the drivers.

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4. The following Hardware Installation pop-up 5. The message “The wizard has finished
window message may display on the installing the software for: CAT Wi-Fi Radio
“Found New Hardware Wizard” window: USB Remote NDIS Network Device” will
appear. Click “Finish” to close the wizard.
The software you are installing for this
hardware:

CAT Wi-Fi Radio USB Remote NDIS

Network Device

has not passed Windows Logo testing to

verify its compatibility with Windows XP.
(Tell me why this testing is important.)

Continuing your installation of this software

may impair or destabilize the correct
operation of your system either immediately
or in the future. Microsoft strongly
recommends that you stop this installation
now and contact the hardware vendor for Viewing/Changing the Internal Settings
software that has passed Windows Logo for the W-CA3
testing.
1. Access the W-CA3 through Cat ET.
a. Click “Continue Anyway.”
2. Go to “Utilities” >> “Preferences.”

3. Make sure the adapter selected in the

“Preferences” window is “Wireless Comm
Adapter 3.”

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4. Click “Advanced...” NOTE: Make sure that the correct adapter is
selected if more than one appears. If the
wrong adapter is selected, changes may be
made to the wrong W-CA3. Multiple radios
can appear if there are others nearby and they
might be discovered wirelessly. This can be
avoided by disabling the wireless card on the
PC while changes are being made to the
W-CA3 via the USB cable.

7. The “Enter Network Password” window will

display.
a. Type “admin” as default user name.
5. The “Favorite Radios” window will display.
b. Type “wca3” as default password.
Click “Discover Radios.”
c. Click “OK.”

6. Make sure that the radio is discovered in

the “Radio Discovery” window and click
“Web Interface.” 8. The Home Page screen will display.

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Install/Configure the Wireless 2. Connect 317-7510 Cable Assembly (9)
round DIN connector to 317-7493 Wireless
(W-CA3) Radio Radio (W-CA3) (7) plug.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
To comply with US and Canadian regulatory
requirements, read, understand, and follow
the guidelines in the Regulatory Information
section in this manual when configuring
and operating the 317-7493 Wireless Radio
(W-CA3) and related components.

The 317-7492 Wireless Radio Kit connects to

the 317-7485 Communications Adapter 3 in
order to create an 802.11 wireless connection (7) 317-7493 Wireless Radio (W-CA3).
to an Electronic Technician enabled PC. (9) 317-7510 Cable Assembly.

3. Plug 317-7510 Cable Assembly (9) DB style

Connecting the W-CA3 to the CA3 connector into 317-7485 Communications
1. Connect 317-7493 Wireless Radio (W-CA3) Adapter 3 (CA3) (1).
(7) to the 317-7485 CA3 (1) with provided
317-7510 Cable Assembly (9).

(1) 317-7485 Communications Adapter (CA3).

(9) 317-7510 Cable Assembly.
(9) 317-7510 Cable Assembly.

4. This illustration shows the completed

wireless radio setup.

Completed CA3/W-CA3 configuration.

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Notes

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Additional Settings Available for The Home Page screen contains several
status parameters for the W-CA3. Those of
Modification in the W-CA3 particular interest are as follows.
The following screens show each of the b. Version - The current version of the
W-CA3 setting pages and the options software loaded onto the W-CA3.
available. Consult the IT Department before
making any changes to the configuration of c. IP Address - The current IP address
the W-CA3. This will ensure that the setting that the W-CA3 is using.
chosen for the W-CA3 does not conflict with d. Temperature - The internal temperature
any other wireless networks in the area. of the radio.
e. Up Time - The total time the W-CA3
has been powered up.

(b) Version. (c) IP Address. (d) Temperature. (e) Up Time.

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The Product Settings screen contains the
“Device Name” field. This field can be
changed to give the radio a unique name or
identifier.

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The Account Settings screen reads as follows. The user name and password can be up to
31 characters each.
Welcome to the Accounts Manager.
Always use secure passwords for all
Please define an Admin user with a secure
accounts.
password, and check the ‘Admin’
permission checkbox for that user. You
At least one ‘Admin’ account name must
can also define a Guest User that has
be defined.
read-only access to most of the information
for this device; do not check the ‘Admin” The Account Name (f) and Account Password
checkbox for Guest users. The ‘Admin’ (g) allows multiple users to have accounts on
user has full access to the device, and can the W-CA3 and to log into the W-CA3
perform operations that read and write configuration individually. Only those users
objects, such as configuration files. The who have “Admin Permission?” (h) checked
‘Guest’ user has read-only access to the will be allowed to make changes to the
device. settings of the W-CA3. All others will only be
able to view the settings of the W-CA3.
Click on “Apply” (i) to accept any changes.

(f) Account Name. (g) Account Password. (h) Admin Permission? (i) Apply.

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The Wireless Settings screen contains the l. Wireless Mode - 802.11 a, b, or g mode
settings that pertain to the wireless setup of can be chosen, or a combination of
the W-CA3. these.
j. Network Name - This specifies the m. Data Encryption - Specifies how the
name of the wireless network that the wireless data will be encrypted.
W-CA3 creates in order for the PC to
connect to it.
k. Network Type - Specifies whether the
radio will connect to an internal
wireless network (infrastructure) or
directly to a PC (ad hoc).

(j) Network Name (SSID). (k) Network Type. (l) Wireless Mode. (m) Data Encryption.

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The Network Settings screen allows the user to
specify how the radio will obtain an IP
address. If more than one of these settings is
enabled, the radio will acquire the IP address
in the following order.
n. DHCP - Obtains an IP address from a
server located on a local wireless
network.
o. Static IP - Allows the user to specify
the exact address the W-CA3 will use.
p. Auto IP - The W-CA3 will use an
address in the Auto IP range
(169.254.x.x).

(n) Use DHCP Server on Wireless Network. (o) Use Static IP (Fill in the following fields). (p) Use Auto IP (Always active).

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The “Temperature Monitor Parameters” screen
allows the user to specify the operating
temperature limits that will cause temperature
changes to be recorded in the log file.

(q) Temperature Unit. (qf) Fahrenheit (use Fahrenheit Scale). (qc) Celsius (use Celsius Scale). (r) Log Enable.
(s) Low Temperature. (t) High Temperature. (u) Apply.

The “Log File Management” screen allows the

user to view the log files which contain
debugging information relating to the
operation of the W-CA3.

(v) Log Directory Contents. (w) Name. (x) Type. (y) Size.

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The “Managing Configuration Files” screen Upload Configuration File:
reads as follows.
Upload a new configuration text file and
Welcome to the Configuration File
install it into flash, by entering the file path
manager.
or clicking Browse and selecting the file,
then click Upload.
A file named ‘config.txt’ can be saved after
downloading, or chosen when uploading,
(A configuration text file must be called
and will contain text-formatted parameter
config.txt.)
strings that define all configurable
parameters.
Download Configuration File:
You can download the current settings,
Download the current parameters by
then save into a file named ‘config.txt’,
clicking on the link below. After this file is
then modify the current parameters directly
displayed, save a copy of this file by using
using a text editor of your choice, then
File Save, and enter ‘config.txt’ as the file
upload the ‘config.text’ file again to install
name.
the new parameters.
NOTE: The “Managing Configuration Files”
screen allows for the current configuration of
the radio to be downloaded and uploaded to
another W-CA3 to save time when configuring
multiple W-CA3 with the same settings.

(z) Select Configuration File. (aa) Browse. (bb) Upload. (cc) Download (‘config.txt’).

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The “Upload Firmware” screen allows new
firmware for the W-CA3 to be loaded into the
internal memory of the unit. This screen reads
as follows.
Upload a new firmware or ROM image into
flash.

“(A firmware image file must be called

image.bin. A ROM image file must be
called rom.bin.)

(aa) Browse. (bb) Upload. (dd) Select Image.

The “Reboot” screen reads as follows.

Click Reboot to reboot this device.
This screen allows the user to reboot the
W-CA3 through software. This is the same as
power-cycling the W-CA3. Any time settings
are changed in the radio and applied, the
W-CA3 must be rebooted for the settings to
become active.

(cc) Reboot.

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The “Login Again” screen reads as follows.
You are presently logged out. To login
again, use the link below.
This screen displays when the user clicks
“Logout” on the shortcuts list at the left side of
the Home Page screen. The current user will
be logged out, which allows another user to
log in.

(ee) Login Again.

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Tooling Configurations W-CA3 to CA3 to DataLink
There are several options for configuring the
317-7493 Wireless Radio (W-CA3) for various
functions and uses.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
To comply with US and Canadian regulatory
requirements, read, understand, and follow
the guidelines in the Regulatory Information
section in this manual when configuring
and operating the 317-7493 Wireless Radio
(W-CA3) and related components.
(7) 317-7493 Wireless Radio (W-CA3) connected to
317-7485 Communications Adapter3 (CA3) (1) with
317-7510 Cable Assembly (9). Ready for connection to
WARNING DataLink with 317-8981 Cable Assembly (2).

If the machine is required to work

within 12 m (40 ft) of a blast area,
the operator must disable and Magnetic Mount W-CA3 to CA3
remove the 317-7492 Wireless
Radio. Failure to do so could result in
serious injury or death.

NOTE: For more information on connecting

the W-CA3, refer to specific sections in this
manual.

W-CA3 to PC

(7) 317-7493 W-CA3 connected to PC (11) USB port with

317-7496 Cable Assembly (8) and 317-7510 Cable Magnetically attach W-CA3 (7) onto the back side of
Assembly (9) (for configuring the wireless radio). 317-7485 CA3 (1). (2) 317-8981 Cable Assembly.
(9) 317-7510 Cable Assembly.

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Using the Remote Antenna NOTE: For wireless communication to
function, the W-CA3 antenna(s) must have
The 326-9607 Remote Antenna enables better “line of sight” with the dealer supplied PC.
“line of sight” antenna placement for W-CA3 Place the magnetic base of the remote
communication with a remote PC. It features a antenna on a metal surface high up on the
magnetic base for temporary mounting on machine, away from any heat source.
equipment.
1. Unthread (counterclockwise) fitting and
remove standard 326-9606 Antenna (7a) on Using the Suction Cup Mount
the side of 317-7493 Wireless Radio
(W-CA3) (7) closest to the “C” in the Optional 317-7512 Suction Cup Mount (10)
CATERPILLAR label displayed on the front allows placement of the magnetic 317-7493
of the radio. Save the removed antenna for Wireless Radio (W-CA3) (7) on a nonmetallic
reuse. surface, such as the window of a cab.

317-7493 Wireless Radio (W-CA3) (7). (7) 317-7493 Wireless Radio (W-CA3).
326-9606 Antenna (7a). (9) 317-7510 Cable Assembly. (10) 317-7512 Suction
Cup Mount.

2. Thread (clockwise) the connector fitting of

optional 326-9607 Remote Antenna (11) 1. Place suction cup mount (10) on a clean,
onto 317-7493 Wireless Radio (W-CA3) (7) dry, flat surface, away from any heat
finger tight. source. Pump the white plunger several
times to adhere the mount to the surface.

(11) 326-9607 Remote Antenna (optional).

(10) 317-7512 Suction Cup Mount (pump plunger).

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2. The mount is secure when the RED line on Service Parts Section
the plunger is no longer visible.
317-7492 Wireless Radio Group
317-7512 Suction Cup Mount

(10) 317-7512 Suction Cup Mount (red line on plunger

not visible).

3. To release the suction cup mount, support

the mount and firmly push inward (toward
the center) on either one of the soft tabs
near the suction cup edge.

(10) 317-7512 Suction Cup Mount (release tabs).

317-7492 Wireless USB Radio (W-CA3) Kit

Item Part No. Description Qty
NOTICE 7 317-7493 Wireless Radio Group (W-CA3) 1
7a 326-9606 Antenna 2
Monitor the 317-7512 Suction Cup Mount during
8 317-7496 WiFi/USB PC Cable Assembly 1
use. To avoid damage to the W-CA3, suction
9 317-7510 WiFI/CA3 Cable Assembly 1
cup mount, and/or related components, do not
leave unattended.
317-7512 Suction Cup Mount (Optional)
Item Part No. Description Qty
10 317-7494 Suction Cup Mount 1

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326-9607 Remote Antenna

326-9607 Antenna (Optional)

Item Part No. Description Qty
11 326-9607 Remote Antenna 1

NOTE: At the end of the tools operational life,

destroy the component. Recycle electrical
equipment according to all Federal, state, and
local guidelines.

Related Components
317-7484 Communications Adapter3
(CA3) Group
The 317-7493 Wireless Radio is designed to
be used with 317-7484 Communications
Adapter 3 and related components. For
reference, this tooling is shown here.

NOTE: For more information on the

317-7484 Communications Adapter 3, refer to
NEHS1032 Tool Operating Manual. 317-7484 Communications Adapter 3 (CA3) Group
Item Part No. Description Qty
1 317-7485 Communications Adapter 3 (CA3) 1
2 317-8981 CA3/DataLink Cable Assembly 1
3 317-7487 CA3/PC Cable Assembly 1
4 6V-7145 Case 1
4a 317-7513 Foam Insert Assembly 1
— NETG5057 Media CD 1
— NEHS1032 Tool Operating Manual 1

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Regulatory Information Radio Frequency Interference
Section (RFI) (FCC 15.247 and 15.407)
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for digital devices
NOTE: Changes or modifications not pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
expressly approved by the party responsible limits are designed to provide reasonable
for compliance could void the user’s authority protection against harmful interference in
to operate the equipment. automotive environments. This equipment
generated, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy, and if not installed and
Regulatory Information And used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to
Certifications radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
RF Exposure Statement particular installation. If this equipment does
Caterpillar 802.11 a/b/g Radio complies with cause harmful interference to other equipment,
the RF exposure limits for humans as called which can be determined by turning the
out in the FCC guidance for Specific equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
Absorption Rate (SAR). to try and correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
IMPORTANT NOTE: • Increase the separation between the
To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance equipment and the receiver.
requirements, the antenna used for this • Consult the dealer or an experienced
transmitter must be installed to provide a technician for help.
separation distance of at least 20 cm (7.9 in)
from all persons and must not be co-located or
operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter. OEM installers must IMPORTANT NOTE:
consider suitable module and antenna To comply with US and Canadian regulatory
installation locations in order to assure this requirements, when the 317-7493 Wireless
20 cm (7.9 in) separation, and end users must Radio is used outdoors, the channels in the
be also be advised of the requirement. band 5150-5250 MHz must be disabled.
Users are cautioned to take note that
high-power radars are allocated as primary
FCC Certifications users (meaning they have priority) of the
These devices comply with part 15 of the FCC bands 5250-5350 MHz and 5650-5850 MHz.
rules. Operation is subject to the following two The 317-7493 Wireless Radio complies with
conditions: IEEE 802.11h - Spectrum Managed 802.11a
(5 GHz) devices. Therefore, the use of these
• These devices may not cause harmful two bands will enable Dynamic Frequency
interference. Selection (DFS) in which the detection of radar
• These devices must accept any and spectrum management of either an
interference received, including Infra-Structure or Ad hoc network is automatic.
interference that may cause harmful
operation.

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Industry Canada Statement To Original Equipment
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Manufacturer (OEM) Integrators
limits for radio noise emissions set out in the This device is intended only for OEM
Radio Interference Regulations of the integrators under the following conditions:
Canadian Department of Communications.
• The antenna must be installed such that
Le present appareil numerique n’ement pas de 20 cm (7.9 in) is maintained between the
bruits radioelectriques depassant les limites. antenna and users for all installations.
A prescrites dans le Reglement sur le
brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le • The transmitter module may not be co-
ministere de Communications du Canada. located with any other transmitter or
antenna.

IMPORTANT NOTE: NOTE: In the event that any of these

To comply with RSS-210 section A9.2(2) conditions can not be met (for example
E.I.R.P. limits, the maximum antenna gain portable configurations, co-location with
permitted in the bands 5250-5350 MHz and another transmitter, or use of a different
5470-5725 MHz is: antenna), then the FCC authorization is no
250mW conducted power - 1.0W max E.I.R.P. longer considered valid and the FCC ID can
not be used on the final product.
To comply with RSS-210 section A9.2(3)
In these circumstances, the OEM integrator
E.I.R.P. limits, the maximum antenna gain
will be responsible for reevaluating the end
permitted in the bands 5725-5825 MHz is:
product (including the transmitter) and
1W conducted power - 4.0W max E.I.R.P.
obtaining a separate FCC authorization.
The 326-9606 Antenna and 326-9607 Remote
Antenna meet these requirements.

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 For information on service tools or shop supplies,
contact Dealer Service Tools on:

Dealer Service Tools

501 S. W. Jefferson
Peoria, IL U.S.A. 61630-2125
U.S.A.: 1-800-542-8665
Illinois: 1-800-541-8665
Canada: 1-800-523-8665
World: 1-309-675-6277
Fax: 1-309-494-1355
[email protected]

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