M-Series 3 Loader Backhoe

Electronic Service Tool

(EST) Version

Service Training Manual

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Table of Contents

Loader Backhoe EST Icon Summary .............................................................................. 3 

Equipment Selection .................................................................................................... 3 
Cable and Adapter Help .............................................................................................. 5 
Connector Selection .................................................................................................... 7 
Can Diagnostic Connector ....................................................................................... 7 
Controller Status .......................................................................................................... 8 
Retrieve Controller Faults ............................................................................................ 9 
Retrieving fault codes from the VCM........................................................................ 9 
Retrieve Controller Faults for the Selected Controller ........................................ 10 
Retrieve Faults From All Controllers ................................................................... 12 
Monitor Parameters ................................................................................................... 13 
Monitoring Parameters from the CAN Diagnostic Connecter ................................. 14 
Programming the VCM using the Electronic Service Tool ......................................... 18 
Additional Tools ......................................................................................................... 25 
Configuration ............................................................................................................. 26 
Machine Configuration Transfer Tool Process ....................................................... 26 
Machine Configurations ......................................................................................... 28 
ASIST ........................................................................................................................ 36 

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Loader Backhoe EST Icon Summary

Equipment Selection

• Use to select the correct vehicle model

-Brand (if Equipped)
-Model

Note: The picture below is for New Holland Construction Equipment.

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Equipment Selection (Cont.)

• Use to select the correct vehicle model

-Brand (if Equipped)
-Model

Note: The picture below is for Case Construction Equipment.

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Cable and Adapter Help

The cable and adapter help icon will help to locate the correct diagnostic connectors
and how to properly connect the EST to the Vehicle

1. Select the cable and adapter help icon.

2. Choose the Dearborn Protocol Adapter that is in the EST Kit. Note: DPA5 uses a
USB connection to the EST.

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Cable and Adapter Help (Cont.)

Note: the diagnostic connector is located behind an access cover next to the Loader
Control Valve.

Note when you have selected the correct Dearborn Protocol Adapter you will see the
cables and adapters needed to communicate to the machine

The following cables and/or adapters are required to support this vehicle.

Imola Manufacturer: Burlington Manufacturer:

D1. Connector: Diagnostics Connector

DPA5 CABLE & ADAPTER PART #’S
D1. Connector: Diagnostics Connector
1. Cable: 380002883 - PC to Adapter
2. Adapter: 380002884 - Dearborn Adapter
3. Cable: 380002880 - Adapter to Vehicle

DPA3 CABLE & ADAPTER PART #’S

1. Cable: 380000602 - PC to Adapter
2. Adapter: 380001216 - Dearborn Adapter
3. Cable: 380000099 - Adapter to Vehicle

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Connector Selection

• Allows the EST operator to select a different diagnostic connector in the EST
program to match the EST program which are the following:
-CAN Diagnostic Connector

Can Diagnostic Connector

When the CAN Diagnostic Connector is selected it shows the following:

• Allows access to the Cable and Adapter Help icon.

• Shows the programming components that are supported for the machine
-Trans = Transmission Controller (if equipped)
-VCM = Vehicle Control/Display Module

• Shows the diagnostic components that are supported for the machine.
-ENG = Engine Controller
-Trans = Transmission Controller (if equipped)
-VCM = Vehicle Control/Display Module

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Controller Status

• Displays which controllers communicate with the EST.

-ENG – Engine Controller
-VCM – Vehicle Control/Display Module

• Displays the current controller hardware version.

• Displays the current controller software version.

• Displays controller communication status.

• Provides buttons to retrieve specific controller hardware and software

information.
-Retrieve version information from all controllers.

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Retrieve Controller Faults

When the Retrieve Controller Faults icon is selected you will be able to view fault codes
from the following controllers (Depending on what controller the EST is hooked up to)
• The VCM = Vehicle Control/Display Module

Retrieving fault codes from the VCM

• Displays which controllers communicate with the EST.

• Displays controller communication status.
• Provides buttons to view controller faults.
-Retrieve Faults for the selected controller.
-Retrieve Faults from all controllers.

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Retrieving faults codes from the VCM (cont.)

Retrieve Controller Faults for the Selected Controller

When you choose Retrieve controller faults for the selected controller it allows for
the following
• Clear Controller Faults
• Refresh
• View list of defined faults
• Exit

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Retrieving faults codes from the VCM (cont.)

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Retrieving faults codes from the VCM (cont.)

Retrieve Faults From All Controllers

When the Retrieve faults from all controllers Icon is selected it will allow for the
following:
• Save information to Disk (if a disk is available)
• Open file from disk
• Print information (if a printer is installed on the EST computer)
• Clear faults on all controllers
• Refresh
• Exit

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Monitor Parameters

When the Monitor icon is selected you will be able to monitor parameters from the
following controllers:
• CAN Diagnostic Connector

Monitoring parameters will allow for the following:

• Displays controller parameter (data value inputs or outputs) information in a real
time display. The items listed by the Monitor screen are selected by the EST
User from a list. The window will display:
-Parameter (Data) Description.
-Parameter Value (speed in rpm, gear selection, switch on, switch off,
etc.).
-Parameter Units (rpm).
-Parameter Status Information.
-Parameter Source (controller)

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Monitoring Parameters from the CAN Diagnostic Connecter

1. Choose the Monitor icon

2. Choose Change Parameter Selections

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Monitor Parameters (Cont.)

To add parameters follow the steps below:

3. Select one parameter

4. Left click on the Add button

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Monitoring Parameters from the CAN Diagnostic Connector (Cont.)

5. Continue adding the desired parameters to be monitored

6. Select the EXIT Icon when the desired list of parameters has been selected.

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Monitoring Parameters from the CAN Diagnostic Connector (Cont.)

Note this is an example of the parameters that can be monitored.

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Programming the VCM using the Electronic Service Tool

1. Open the Electronic Service tool and select the proper machine.

2.Choose the CAN Diagnostic Connector and then select OK

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Programming the VCM using the Electronic Service Tool

(Cont.)

3. Click on the Programming Icon on the top of the tool bar.

4. Click on SET UP CONTROLLERS FOR DOWNLOADING

5. Turn the Key off, let the cluster screen go blank, and then turn back on. When this is
completed click on the OK button.

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Programming the VCM using the Electronic Service Tool

(Cont.)
Note: the capture symbol must appear on the screen before the download can be
started.

6. Click on Browse to obtain the AIC software.

Clicking on Browse will show you the screen below.

Capture Symbol

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Programming the VCM using the Electronic Service Tool

(Cont.)
7. Select the software to be downloaded and then click on Open.

8. Click on OK.

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Programming the VCM using the Electronic Service Tool

(Cont.)
9. Click on PROGRAM DOWNLOAD.

10. Select OK.

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Programming the VCM using the Electronic Service Tool

(Cont.)
The program will start downloading and you will see status of the download

11. When the programming is completed select OK.

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Programming the VCM using the Electronic Service Tool

(Cont.)
Note: the computer screen will indicate that the Download Status was SUCCESSFUL.

12. When finished close out of the program and key off for 60 seconds Followed by
keying on again.

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Additional Tools

The additional tools icon gives access to the Engine Diagnostic tool (EASY).

NOTE: For more information on the Easy Engine and Download Tool Please refer to the
EASY tab in the Training Manual.

The Additional tools icon allows access to the following :

• It provides a button linking the EST to the EASY (NEF) engine diagnostic tool
• The tool is used to:
-Connect to the engine controller
-View controller information
-View controller faults
-View controller parameters in real time display
-Perform diagnostic test

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Configuration

The Configuration icon allows the EST to send model specific or customer preference
values to certain controllers.

The Configuration icon allows for the following to be configured

• Machine Configuration Transfer Tool
• Machine Configurations

Each of the Configuration processes has instructions advising the EST operator “How
To Use” each of the configurations.

Machine Configuration Transfer Tool Process

This tool gives the user the ability to transfer the configuration settings from one VCM,
Vehicle Control/Display Module, to another. This is useful to avoid having to setup the
configuration items in the new VCM one by one.

1. Select the Machine Configuration Transfer Tool and then select CONFIGURE
SELECTED ITEM.

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Machine Configuration Transfer Tool Process (Cont.)

After selecting the CONFIGURE SELECTED ITEM icon the below screen appears.

Note: Selecting the CONFIGURATIONS INSTRUCTIONS icon will provide the EST
user instructions on how to use the Machine Configuration Transfer Tool.

Procedure to save current VCM configuration data:

1. Press the "SET UP CONTROLLERS" button to prepare the controller for data
transfer. The “STATUS” message should read “VCM READY”
2. Press the “SAVE CONTROLLER DATA TO A FILE” button. The “CHOOSE
USER DATA FILE NAME” pop-up screen will appear.
3. Type in the desired file name in the “File Name” field.
4. Choose the desired location for the file from the “Save in” field.
5. Press the “SAVE” button.

Procedure to download previous VCM configuration data:

1. Press the "SET UP CONTROLLERS" button to prepare the controller for data
transfer. The “STATUS” message should read “VCM READY”
2. Press the “DOWNLOAD CONTROLLER DATA FROM A FILE” button. The
“CHOOSE USER DATA FILE NAME” pop-up screen will appear.
3. Find the location of the desired file from the “Look in” field.
4. Once the desired file is found, select the file by clicking on it. Its name should be
displayed in the “File name” field.
5. Press the “OPEN” button.

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Machine Configurations

The Machine Configurations icon is used to view and change the configuration
settings in the controllers.

The Machine Configurations will allow the following:

• Set up Controllers
• Retrieve Controller Values
• Send Modified Values To Controllers
• Provides a link to Configuration Instructions
• Exit

Select Machine Configurations and then select CONFIGURE SELECTED ITEM.

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Machine Configurations (Cont.)

Note: selecting the CONFIGURATION INSTRUCTIONS icon will provide the EST user
instructions to view and change configuration settings in the controller.

Select SET UP CONTROLLERS.

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Machine Configurations (Cont.)

The picture below appears after selecting SET UP CONTROLLERS

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Machine Configurations (Cont.)

Changing the values can be done in the following ways:

• Typing a different value
• Using the Drop Down box to select a different value.

Instructions:
1. Press the RETRIEVE CONTROLLERS VALUES button to view the current
settings for the controllers.
2. Change the parameter values as needed.
3. Press the SEND MODIFIED VALUES TO CONTROLLERS button to save the
values to the controllers.

Note: you can only change one value at a time. When typing numbers it will be
necessary to push the (Enter/Return) key on the keyboard of the computer. If the
(Enter/Return) key is not pushed the SEND MODIFIED VALUES TO CONTROLLERS
icon will appear dull in color and the values will not be re-configured. If an error occurs
while attempting to send values for configuration, or INVALID DATA is shown as one of
the CURRENT VALUES, make sure that the controller software has been updated with
the latest software available on the EST and attempt the configuration again.

Type new
value here

Drop
Down Box

4. Turn the key to the OFF position and then key back ON.

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Troubleshoot Problem

-Select the Troubleshoot Problem Icon .

Note: the Troubleshoot icon is not available for New Holland Loader Backhoes
with software version 5.2.0.0.

When the Troubleshoot Problem icon is selected you will see the following Icons:
-Back
-Forward
-Print
-View Current Faults
-Contents
-Components
-Schematics
-Locations (Currently does not function)
-Exit

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Troubleshoot Problem Cont.

Select the CONTENTS Icon. This will display troubleshooting information related to the
documented fault codes.

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Troubleshoot Problem Cont.

Select the COMPONENTS Icon. This will display a picture of a particular component
and the connector pin-out.

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Troubleshoot Problem Cont.

Select the SCHEMATICS Icon. This will display a wiring harness diagram.

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ASIST

The ASIST icon provides offline troubleshooting for various machines. Note the offline
ASIST feature does not provide attached documents like a PDF file.

Note: The picture below is for New Holland Loader Backhoes

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ASIST (Cont.)

Note: The picture below is for Case Construction Loader Backhoes.

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