Cat Electronic Technician (ET) Training

Event Details

Empire offers a full-day training course that provides hands-on training with Caterpillar Electronic Technician (Cat ET), the factory-approved diagnostic software for electronically controlled Caterpillar engines and machines. Participants will learn how to connect to equipment, read and clear fault codes, view live data, perform diagnostic tests, and configure parameters. Emphasis is placed on safe, accurate troubleshooting and understanding how electronic controls integrate with machine systems.

What You Will Learn:

How to establish communication with multiple machine ECM’s

  • How to download, save, and compare Product Status Reports
  • How to diagnose equipment issues by correlating active or logged diagnostic and event codes
  • How to integrate ET diagnostics with SIS 2.0 service procedures and schematics
  • How to detect abnormal trends by monitoring and analyzing real-time status parameters
  • How to target system performance by configuring and capturing data with Data Logger
  • How to perform service calibrations:
    • Injector trim calibrations
    • Transmission fill calibrations
  • How to execute advanced service tests such as:
    • Cylinder cutout, and injector solenoid tests on the engine
    • Wiggle test to check for broken wires
    • Various system tests including fuel, transmission, and emissions

 

Registration Details: 

The class fee is $650 per person and includes classroom, course presentation, computer-based training, refreshments and lunch. Complete the form below and we will contact you to complete the registration and payment process.

Classes are open to Empire clients only. If you are unsure if you are an Empire client or would like more information, please complete the form below or contact us at (775)-778-6550.

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    • Safety glasses and steel-toed boots or shoes are required. No shorts, tank tops, or open toed shoes allowed. All cotton clothing is recommended. Remember, these are hands on courses, so please plan and dress accordingly.

      • Hotel accommodations are not provided by Empire and are not included in the course fee. The hotels below are located nearby.

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        • All cancellation requests must be made in writing. Full refunds will be issued up to 30 days prior to the start date of the course. Empire reserves the right to cancel or change the dates of any training course due to insufficient enrollment. If canceled by Empire all registration fees will be refunded or applied to another scheduled date.

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