Dealer Bulletin (Internal Use Only)

348-5430 Multi-Tool Group

Seven Diagnostic Tools in One Handheld Unit

Dealer Service Tools’ 348-5430 Multi-Tool Group elevates your technician’s field
diagnostics capability to a new level. This single tool contains the functionality for a
blowby/airflow indicator, a signal generator and counter, an electronic position indicator,
an engine timing indicator, a Multitach 2, a Digital Thermometer, and a Fuel Flow Monitor.

• Seven-tool functionality loaded at the factory – Activate any and all of the tools
that you need. Once activated, the tool functionality remains permanently
available from the menu.
• Field-proven components – Designed and manufactured for reliable performance
day in and day out.
• Multi-generation plan – Future software updates and license cards will allow you
to load and to activate additional functionality
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Build Up and Activate the Individual Tool Functionalities According to the Growing
Demands of Your Service Operation
The concept of the 348-5430 Multi-Tool is simple…provide the functionality of several diagnostic tools in a single, menu-driven,
handheld unit. The multi-tool has the software for seven individual tools preloaded: a blowby/airflow indicator, an electronic position
indicator, a signal generator and counter, an engine timing indicator, a multitach 2, a digital thermometer, and a fuel flow monitor.

The technician activates an individual tool’s functionality by inserting the appropriate software license card. Once activated, that
specific functionality remains permanently accessible from the menu. If more than one functionality has been activated, the multi-tool
will display data from only one tool at a time. Additional license software cards can be purchased as service requirements dictate.

Currently, the multi-tool replaces seven existing tools. Additional functionality will be offered as software updates which will
be activated with software license cards. The 348-5430 Multi-Tool Group sets a new standard with a diagnostic tool that grows
according to the demands of your service operation.

Ordering the 348-5430 Multi-Tool Group

Step 1 – Order the basic multi-tool group
• The diagnostic interface module (Module –DIM) plugs into the
The 348-5430 Multi-Tool Group consists of the following:
Multi-Tool and adapts the various sensors and cable required
for different functionalities of the Multi-Tool.
Basic 348-5430 Multi-Tool Group
Qty Part No. Description • The modular design allows for additional software updates.
1 285-0908 Multi-Tool
• The universal power supply, internal battery, and DC cable for
1 285-0907 Diagnostic Interface Module Group the vehicle battery provide three options to power the
1 285-0906 Power Supply (Universal, AC) 90 to Multi-Tool worldwide. The power supply accepts voltages
240 volts AC (50-60 Hz) from 90 to 240 volts AC (50-60 Hz). The internal battery (nickel
metal hydride) is rechargeable. Power cords are also
1 285-0905 Battery (NiMH) 9.6V (2300 mA hr)
included with the tool. The DC cable accepts voltages from 9
1 285-0904 Power Cable As (DC), 18 ft long to 32 volts DC and has large alligator connectors, allowing the
1 285-0896 Adapter (5 pin) unit to get power from a wide range of machine/vehicle
batteries. The five-pin, DIN adapter allows the cables for
1 285-0903 Cable As
the signal generator counter to plug into the diagnostic
1 *Carrying Case interface module.
1 NEHS1087 Tool Operating Manual
• The 285-0903 Cable Assembly, which includes a ground wire,
* The carrying case included with the basic 348-5430 Multi-Tool Group is must be used when measuring blowby with the small
designed to carry only the items shown in the above chart. Do not attempt blowby group.
to store sensors in the carrying case. Storing the sensors in the carrying
case could damage the Multi-Tool.

The Multi-Tool unit itself is the diagnostic tool. It features a bright

color display with large digits that are easy to read in the sunlight.
Its large, left and right-handed buttons are easy for technicians to
use, even with gloved hands.
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Step 2 – Order the sensors for the desired tool functionalities

Blowby/Airflow Indicator

The blowby/airflow indicator allows the technician to

measure the volume of blowby gases released through the
crankcase breather or the air velocity through a component
such as a radiator core. Blowby measurements provide
helpful information when planning engine repairs. Airflow
measurements identify plugged or partially restricted areas of
the cores.

Both large and small blowby groups are available.

The large blowby group checks blowby on 3500 Series and 3600
Series engines, including ACERTTM models as well as on the
larger 300 Series Engines. The small blowby group is used on
engines smaller than 3500.

The blowby/airflow indicator displays blowby and airflow. It

also displays strip charts, maximums, and minimums with the
differences. The sample rate is adjustable, and the technician
can easily select between SAE and metric units of measure.

If you currently have the 8T-2700 Airflow/Blowby Indicator

Group, you can use the 8T-2685 Probe with the Multi-Tool.

285-0900 Blowby Tool Group (Small Engine) 285-0901 Blowby Tool Group (Large Engine)
Qty Part No. Description Qty Part No. Description
*1 8T-2685 Blowby Pickup (Small Engine 1,000 1 1U-8861 Blowby Pickup (Large Engine 4,000
CFH Max) CFH Max)
1 285-0903 Cable Assembly 1 9M-0164 Clamp
* Part of 8T-2700 Airflow/Blowby Group 1 1U-8868 Blowby Hose (Large Engine)
This group also includes bushings, hoses, and clamps.
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Step 2 – continued, Order the sensors for the desired tool functionalities

Signal Generator Group with Counter

The signal generator group is primarily used to simulate the

signal from a magnetic speed pickup for troubleshooting
electronic controls on transmissions. It also serves as a
frequency counter to measure pulsating AC or DC inputs.
The signal generator group can be used for calibration of a
number of electronic diagnostic tools. As part of the Multi-
Tool Group, this signal generator group allows the technician
to set frequency and amplitudes simply by pushing a button.
(Amplitude +- 4 Volt or 0 to 8 VOLT)

All of the cables in the 285-0899 Signal Generator Group (with

Counter) were part of the 8T-5200 Signal Generator/Counter
Group. These cables can be used with the Multi-Tool. The five-
pin DIN adapter, which is part of the basic 348-5430 Multi-Tool
Group, must be used to connect these cables to the diagnostic
interface module (Channel 4).

285-0899 Signal Generator Cable Group (with Counter)

Qty Part No. Description
*1 6V-2198 Cable Assembly
*1 8T-5197 Cable Assembly
*1 8T-5198 Cable Adapter Assembly
*1 8T-5112 Input Frequency Cable Assembly
* Part of 8T-5200 Signal Generator/Counter Group
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Step 2 – continued, Order the sensors for the desired tool functionalities

Engine Timing Indicator

The engine timing indicator allows your technician to

measure an engine’s fuel injection timing. During the timing
test, the Multi-tool can chart engine RPM’s versus degrees on
the display. For diesel engines, the Multi-tool must be used
with the existing 8T-5301 Diesel Engine Timing Adapter Group
and the 285-0897 Engine Timing Pickup Group. When used
with the existing 6V-9060 Gas Engine Timing Adapter Group
and the 285-0897 Engine Timing Pickup Group, the timing
indicator will check the engine timing on natural gas engines.
The timing indicator also can check the automatic timing
advance unit on engines so equipped.

The 6V-3093 Transducer Adapter, the 6V-2199 Transducer

Adapter, the 6V-2197 Transducer, and the 5P-7362 Signal
Cable Assembly are parts of the 8T-5300 Engine Timing
Indicator Group. Dealers who have these cables do not have
to purchase them.

285-0897 Engine Timing Pickup Group 8T-5301 Diesel Engine Timing Adapter Group
Qty Part No. Description Qty Part No. Description
*1 6V-3093 Transducer Adapter 1 5P-7437 Adapter
*1 6V-2199 Transducer Adapter 1 5P-7436 Adapter
*1 6V-2197 Magnetic Transducer Assembly 1 6V-7910 Injection Timing Transducer Assembly
*1 5P-7362 Signal Cable Assembly 1 5P-7435 Tee Adapter Group
* Part of 8T-5300 Engine Timing Indicator Group 1 6V-3016 Washer
1 6V-2198 Cable Assembly
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Step 2 – continued, Order the sensors for the desired tool functionalities

Engine Timing Indicator Electronic Position Indicator

The electronic position indicator replaces a mechanical dial

indicator in applications where mechanical indicators cannot
be used. This includes applications such as rack measurements
on an operating engine or any other rapidly changing dynamic
reading. This tool displays displacement, creates a strip chart,
and identifies maximum and minimum values with differences
shown simultaneously. The technician can select SAE or metric
units, and can adjust the sample rates. The cable in the 285-
0898 Position Indicator Group was part of the 8T-1000 Electronic
Position Indicator Group and can be used with the Multi-Tool.

6V-9060 Gas Engine Timing Adapter Group

Qty Part No. Description
1 8T-5257 Fiber Optic Receiver Assembly
1 8T-5259 Fiber Optic Transmitter Assembly
1 8T-5260 Fiber Optic Cable Assembly
1 1U-5524 Adapter Cable Assembly
1 8T-5258 Coil Adapter Cable Assembly

285-0898 Electronic Position Indicator Group

Qty Part No. Description
1 8T-1002 Pickup Assembly
1 6V-2198 Cable Assembly
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Step 2 – continued, Order the sensors for the desired tool functionalities

Multitach II Group
The multitach is used to measure rpm, frequency, and show
engine set point. The engine set point indicator captures and
displays set point rpm. The Hz frequency meter measures
other signal frequency. The multitach also displays minimum,
maximum, and the difference values of inputs.

The Multitach II application is a four channel digital/

analog tachometer. It is actually three instruments in one, a
Programmable Tachometer, an Engine Set Point Indicator, and
a Frequency Meter. The following features are included in
Multitach II:

• Can display 4 digital or analog displays simultaneously

• Engine set point indicator captures and displays set
point RPM (1 channel only)
• Hz frequency meter
• Displays minimum, maximum values of inputs
• Can display 4 strip charts simultaneously

The Multitach II application accepts many different types of

pickups used with the former Multitach II. Each input can
be programmed separately with different PPR (Pulses per
Revolution) values for each input.
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Step 2 – continued, Order the sensors for the desired tool functionalities

Multitach II Group

Optional Items
Qty Part No. Description
1 4C-6919 Retro-reflective Tape, 26mm (1.0 in.) x 2.5m
(100 in) long roll, with honeycomb pattern
design
1 6V-0093 Retro-reflective Tape, 12mm (.5 in.) x 47.5m
(50 ft) long
1 6V-4950 Injection Line Speed Pickup Group
1 8L-4171 General Purpose Magnetic Speed Sensor,
308-7264 Multitach II 91mm (3.5 in) long, 5/8-18 Thread
(also need 6V-4156 cable)
Qty Part No. Description
1 6V-2197 Magnetic TDC Pickup 114mm (4.5 in) long,
1 9U-5140 LED Pickup
6.35mm (.25 in) diameter
1 1U-6605 Tape
1 8T-5185 Magnetic TDC Pickup 178mm (7.0 in) long,
1 6V-3138 Extension Rod 6.35mm (.25 in) diameter
1 9U-7506 Adapter Cable 1 8T-5184 Magnetic TDC Pickup 89mm (3.5 in) long,
1 8T-5111 Adapter Cable 6.35mm (.25 in) diameter
1 5P-7360 Generator 1 9G-6724 Magnetic Speed Sensor, 76mm (3.0) long,
3/4-16 Thread (also need 6V-4156 cable)
1 5P-1759 Drive Group
1 6V-2199 Sensor Mounting Adapter, 1/8 NPTF, 6.35mm
1 6V-2198 Cable
(.25 in) diameter
1 1P-7446 Rack Cable
1 6V-3093 Sensor Mounting Adapter, 1/4 NPTF, 6.35mm
1 6V-3137 Base (.25 in) diameter

308-7265 Multitach II Photo

Qty Part No. Description
1 9U-5140 LED Pickup
1 1U-6605 Tape
1 6V-3138 Extension Rod
1 6V-2198 Cable
1 6V-3137 Base
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Step 2 – continued, Order the sensors for the desired tool functionalities

Digital Thermometer

The 308-7267 Digital Thermometer provides a fast method

of measuring temperature. The thermometer is used to
analyze overheating problems; and it is capable of reading the
temperature of transmission and engine lubricants, and fluids
in cooling systems and hydraulic systems, as well as engine
exhaust temperatures. The thermometer has the capability
of measuring four individual temperatures, recording the
minimum and maximum temperature for each of the channels
and calculating two differential temperatures from four
inputs. This application uses probes that are designed to be
used with Caterpillar Probe Seal Adapters.

308-7267 Digital Thermometer

Qty Part No. Description
4 6V-2198 Extension Cable 5.5M (18.0’)
1 4C-6264 Probe, 1” RTD
1 4C-6265 Probe, 1.5” RTD
1 4C-6266 Probe, 2.5” RTD
1 4C-6268 Exhaust Probe, RTD
6 5P-2720 Self Sealing Probe Adapter Group
6 5P-2725 Self Sealing Probe Adapter Group
1 5P-3591 Self Sealing Probe Adapter Group
1 4C-4547 Self Sealing Probe Adapter Group
1 4C-4545 Self Sealing Probe Adapter Group
Optional: 4C-6267 3.5”RTD Probe (not part of group)
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Fuel Flow Group

The new 308-7271 Fuel Flow Group uses new state-of-the-

art dual turbine flowmeters. The meters have an extremely
wide flow range of 50 to 3900 gallons per hour. They are
not sensitive to flow direction and do not require flow
straightener tubes. The meters read temperature corrected
volumetric flow. They also have built in screens to protect
the turbines from contamination in the fuel lines. The
308-7271 Fuel Flow Group uses the Multi-Tool/Fuel Flow
application to power the flowmeters and display fuel data.

The fuel monitor application works with the Caterpillar

Flowmeters: 179-0700 with 179-0701, 154-8104, 154-8103,
168-7745, 168-7735, and 308-7273.

The FT3098 cable connects the Multi-Tool to gear type fuel

flowmeters 154,8104, 154-8103, 168-7745, and 168-7735. The
179-0700 with 179-0701 connects using a standard 6V-2198
cable.

308-7271 Fuel Flow Group

Qty Part No. Description
2 308-7273 Dual Turbine Mtr
2 308-7274 Cable din to Mtr
1 6V-3073 Case
1 Foam (not serviced)
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The optional 308-7275 Hose Group is available for use with 308-7269 Accessory Case (not included)
the new 308-7271 Fuel Flow Group to break into the appropriate
fuel line. The 308-7269 Accessory Case holds and protects all
cables and sensors that are required for the old and new
sensor groups. The 308-7269 Accessory Case offers the
308-7275 Hose Group convenience of storing all of the cables and sensors from
Qty Part No. Description all of the tool functionalities in a single unit.
1 4C-9662 Carry Case
1 6V-3073 Case
Note: Hoses and fittings not listed here.

Step 3 – Order the accessory case

285-0902 Accessory Case (not included)

The 285-0902 Accessory Case holds and protects all of

the cables and sensors that are required for only four tool
functionalities that are originally programmed into the 348-5430
Multi-Tool Group. (Blowby/Airflow Indicator, Signal Generator
Group with Counter, Engine Timing Indicator, and Electronic
Position Indicator) The 285-0902 Accessory Case offers the Step 4 – Order the software license card
convenience of storing all of the cables and sensors from the
four tool functionalities in a single unit. The 348-5430 Multi-Tool Group arrives preprogrammed with the
software to run seven tool functionalities: the Electronic Posi-
tion Indicator, the Blowby Airflow Indicator, the Signal Generator
Group with Counter, the Engine Timing Indicator, the Multitach II,
the digital thermometer, and the fuel flow monitor.

Each tool functionality must be activated by inserting its specific

license software card into a slot on the Multi-Tool. Once a tool
is activated, it will remain permanently available from the main
menu, and the license software card will be disabled.

The individual license software cards for each tool functionality

must be ordered separately.
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Media Numbers for Software License Cards Compact Flash Memory Contains Firmware Upgrade
Media Number Tool Functionality NETG5054
NETG5044 Large and Small Blowby/Airflow Indicator A multiple language upgrade for Phase 1.
NETG5045 Signal Generator/Counter The multi-language upgrade includes: Blowby/Airflow,
Signal Generator/Counter, Position Indicator, and Engine
NETG5046 Electronic Position Indicator Timing Indicator.
NETG5047 Engine Timing Indicator
NETG5049 Multitach II NETG5055
Multi-Tool Phase 2: Adds 3 new tools, Printing, Multiple
NETG5051 Digital Thermometer Languages
NETG5053 Fuel Monitor The tools are: Multitach 2, Digital Thermometer*,
Fuel Monitor (Phase 2)

348-5430 comes with NETG5055 installed.

*NOTE: Phase I Multi-Tools upgraded to Phase 2 by installing

NETG5055 will require factory calibration for the Digital
Thermometer application to ensure high accuracy.

Step 5 – Order the Flash Memory Cards Flash Multi-Tool Specifications with DIM
Memory Upgrade (Diagnostic Interface Module)
Global AC input voltage 90 to 240VAC (50 to 60 Hz)
Multi-Tool software upgrades are available by ordering Flash
Vehicle DC input voltage 9 to 36 VDC (must use 285-0904)1
Memory Cards that are pre-loaded with software. Each Flash
Memory Card has a media number. These cards are inserted Internal battery voltage 9.6V (2300 mA hr)
permanently into the Multi-Tool CF slot. Battery operating time Approximately 2 hours
(dependent on sensor current draw)
Languages supported in the upgrades are:
Output voltages 5 VDC @ 140 mA
• English
(sensor power) (total current 4 channels)
• Spanish
8 VDC @ 160 mA
• French
12 VDC @ 500 mA
• German
• Italian Operating temperature 0˚ to 50˚ C (32˚ to 122˚F)
• Portuguese Storage temperature -20˚ to 70˚C (-4˚ to 158˚F)
Analog voltage ± 100 V maximum input
Signal frequency 10 Hz – 100 kHz maximum input,
0.1 to 50V, Sine Wave
Input impedance > 500k ohms
Display 320 x 240 LCD, color
Output frequency 1Hz to 100 kHz
Frequency outputs 0 – 8 V, ± 4 V, ± 1.5 V
Frequency output current 10mA sink and source
1 285-0904 DC Cable has a switching power supply to isolate and
protect the multi-tool from harmful voltage transients
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Printing Contact Information

NETG5055 allows the Multi-Tool screen to be printed For further information on the Multi-Tool,
on PCL3, HP printers. They are: contact the representative for your
region shown below:
• HP DeskJet 3820v
• HP DeskJet 460C Mobile Americas
• HP DeskJet 5440 Jeff Curry
• HP DeskJet 5550 501 S.W. Jefferson Avenue
• HP DeskJet 5650 Peoria, IL 61630-2125
• HP DeskJet 5740
E-mail: Curry_Jeffory_T@cat.com
• HP DeskJet 5940
• HP DeskJet 6122
• HP DeskJet 6540 EAME
• HP DeskJet 6940 Kevin Eccles
• HP DeskJet 6980 501 S.W. Jefferson Avenue
• HP DeskJet 7360 Peoria, IL 61630-2125
• HP DeskJet 842C E-mail: Eccles_Kevin_D@cat.com
• HP DeskJet 895Cse
• HP DeskJet 932C APD
• HP DeskJet 940C Allan Teuerle
• HP DeskJet 952C
501 S.W. Jefferson Avenue
• HP DeskJet 970Cse
• HP DeskJet 9800 Peoria, IL 61630-2125
• HP DeskJet D5160 E-mail: Teuerle_Allan_R@cat.com
• HP DeskJet D7160
• HP DeskJet D7360 Customer Interaction Center
• HP OfficeJet 6310 All-in One USA: 1-877-CAT-CICO (228-2420)
• HP OfficeJet J5780 All-In-One International: 1-309-578-7372
• HP OfficeJet K550 Color E-mail: dealerservicetool_hotline@cat.com
• HP Photosmart 8050
• HP Photosmart C3180 All-In-One
• HP Photosmart C5180 All-In-One
• HP Photosmart C5280 All-In-One
• HP Photosmart C6180 All-In-One
• HP Photosmart C7180 All-In-One
• HP Photosmart 8050

All of the Multi-Tool applications have a screen print

capability when using USB Inkjet PCL3 printers.
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