Caterpillar Performance Handbook - Hawthorne Cat Edition 44 31-3 Applications Technology Products PRODUCT CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS EQUIPMENT Cat Connect Solutions: Equipment

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CONTENTSIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31-1Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31-3Construction Technology: Cat® Connect Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31-10Mining Technology: Cat MineStar™ System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31-17

INTRODUCTIONOn Cat® equipment, you’ll discover a unique combi-

nation of iron and electronics. Powerful, productive — equipped with the latest in proven information tech nology. A full line of systems that will work harder, last longer, and help you move more material at a lower cost. At Caterpillar, we’ve applied technologies selectively — incorporating only those that deliver intelligent solu-tions. So if it doesn’t improve performance, increase productivity, extend component life, help the operator, reduce service time, lower operating costs, enhance resale value, address an environmental challenge, or make your time more efficient, you won’t find it on our equipment. Utilizing these technologies provides the most advanced systems available to keep your site run-ning at peak efficiency and productivity, at the lowest possible owning and operating costs.

Caterpillar offers a range of technology products focused primarily in these two areas:

● Construction Technology

● Mining Technology

TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS

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Construction Technology products deliver dramatic improvements on the job site to help customers manage their business more efficiently and cost effectively. Fully integrated into Cat machines and core systems, these technologies use advanced electronics to accurately measure and control productivity, monitor and man-age machine health and maintenance, and provide more insight into your equipment fleet and operation.

Cat Connect Solutions combines the latest in con struc-tion technologies and dealer services into five solu tion sets — Equipment Management, Productivity, Safety, Sus tain ability, and Command — to give customers opti mum control of their job site. Whether running one machine, managing a fleet, or overseeing several job sites, combining solutions across the sets gives Cat dealers and customers the flexibility to create customized technology packages to meet the specific needs of their busi ness and realize significant gains in productivity, efficiency and profitability.

● Cat Connect Solutions

○ Equipment Management

◾ Product Link™

◾ VIMS™

○ Productivity

◾ Grade Control

◾ Compaction Control

◾ Payload Control

○ Safety

○ Sustainability

○ Command

Mining Technology & Autonomy products continue to have a positive impact on mining operations around the world. Caterpillar offers a complete suite of tech-nology products purpose built for the harsh mining environment. Our products combine the latest GNSS positioning technology with sophisticated electronic controls and software to help miners increase produc-tivity, monitor fleet health and lower operating costs.

Cat MineStar System provides the most comprehen-sive suite of mining technology products in the indus-try. It consists of a number of configurable capability sets that allow you to scale the system to your mine site needs. Cat MineStar System helps manage every thing from material tracking to sophisticated real-time fleet management, machine health systems, autonomous equipment systems and more. The capability sets — Fleet, Terrain, Detect, Health and Com mand — can be used in combination or individually to allow your operations the flexibility and scalability it needs to be more productive, efficient and safe.

● Cat MineStar System○ Fleet

○ Terrain

○ Detect

◾ Vision

◾ Object Detection

◾ Proximity Awareness

◾ Personnel

○ Health

○ Command

◾ Command for dozing

◾ Command for underground

◾ Command for longwall

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Cat Connect Solutions: Equipment Management

Product Link Product Link enables remote monitoring of your equipment to help keep your jobs on schedule, maintain health and reduce the costs of owning and operating your fleet. The sys tem provides infor mation via satellite or cellular connection to simplify fleet management, track equipment, maximize uptime, monitor usage and link your entire fleet.

Product Link comes standard on many types of Cat equipment, and is available for retrofit on Cat and other brands of equipment.

VIMS Provides operators, maintenance, and fleet managers with vital machine health and production information. VIMS Guardian, a ret rofit product, excludes operator display and payload information.

VIMS is available on select Articulated Trucks, Off-Highway Trucks, Track-Type Tractors, Wheel Loaders, Wheel Dozers and Motor Graders.

Cat Connect Solutions: Productivity

AccuGrade Control System

Cross slope systems are the foundation system for motor graders and control one blade tip without any off-board infrastructure. It can be combined with sonic, laser, GNSS or UTS technologies to make fine grading more efficient and productive. Cross slope systems are indicate-only or automatic grade control systems designed to control surface cross slope. Machine mounted sensors are used to calculate necessary blade slope positioning to achieve desired cross slope of the surface. The system makes automatic adjustments to the left or right lift cylinder, typically performed by the operator. The in-cab display delivers all of the cross slope information the operator needs to quickly and easily spread or cut material at the correct cross slope. The operator can select which side of the blade to control automati-cally and swap direction on the return pass without readjusting the settings. Elevation is controlled manually by matching grade or auto-matically by adding an elevation control device (sonic or laser). The cross slope systems are ideal for maintaining accurate cross slope over long distances without the need for infrastructure.

Motor Graders

Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) use satellite technology to deliver precise blade positioning information to the operator in the cab. Using machine-mounted components, an off-board GNSS base station and accuracy up to Real Time Kinematic (RTK) positioning, GNSS provides the information necessary for the system to accu-rately determine blade positioning with centimeter level accuracy. GNSS systems compute the positioning information on the machine compared to the position of the implement or machine relative to the design plane and delivers the information to the operator via an in-cab display. GNSS systems put all the information the operator needs to complete a job in the cab, resulting in a greater level of control. Provides precise location and elevation information for complex 3D contour applications, such as golf courses and highway super elevated curves.

Asphalt Compactors, Hydraulic Excavators, Motor Graders, Soil Compactors, Track-Type Tractors, Wheel Tractor-Scrapers

Laser systems are elevation control systems designed for precise grade control with tight tolerances using a laser transmitter and receiver(s). A laser transmitter is set up on the work site and creates a constant grade reference over the work area. A digital laser receiver is mounted on the machine and senses the laser signal as the machine moves across the work site. The laser systems are ideal for the elevation con-trol on fine grading applications and sites with flat, single or dual slope surfaces, such as industrial, commercial or residential building sites.

Compact Track Loaders, Motor Graders, Multi Terrain Loaders, Skid Steer Loaders, Track-Type Tractors, Cold Planers


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AccuGrade Control System

Site reference systems are the foundation system for excavators and can be combined with laser, GNSS or UTS technologies to make excavating more efficient and productive. The site reference system is an indicate-only system that provides the operator with precise real-time bucket positioning relative to the desired grade. Using a combination of front linkage (stick, boom and bucket) sensors, the system calculates bucket tip position relative to a grade/survey stake or benchmark. When combined with the site reference system, a laser receiver allows the machine to travel after obtaining a reference bench-mark. The laser receiver attachment references a rotating laser to cal-cu late the desired grade for elevation changes over large work sites, significantly increasing productivity. The site/laser reference systems are ideal for excavations, trenches, and general utility applications.

Hydraulic Excavators

Sonic systems are elevation control systems designed to control sur-face elevation. The sonic system uses an ultrasonic sensor to main-tain the implement at the same relative vertical distance to an external reference such as a string line or a curb and gutter. The sys tem makes automatic elevation adjustments, typically performed by the opera-tor. The operator simply steers the machine to maintain the sensor over the external reference. The sonic systems are ideal for the eleva-tion control on fine grading applications on sites using existing curb and gutter or string line references.

Motor Graders

Sonic, Contact and Slope Sensors are combined to provide an eleva-tion control system for paving and milling operations designed to control grade elevation and slope. The goal of grade and slope controls is to remove irregularities from the surface for maximum smooth ness and control mat thickness for asphalt pavers and cutting depth for cold planers. The sonic system uses multiple transducers to provide an average of the reference surface while the contact sensor refer-ences the actual target to maintain the implement at the same relative vertical distance to an external reference such as a string line or a curb and gutter or even existing pavement. Slope Sensors comple-ment these systems and are designed to control cross slope of the screed or cold planer. These sensors can work individually or together and make automatic elevation adjustments to maintain the appropri-ate targeted values. The operator simply steers the machine to maintain the sensor over the external reference and monitors the remain ing job site variables to ensure a consistent product. Referencing beams are also available both as contact as well as non-contacting styles which help to provide better averaging of the existing surface to help customers achieve their smoothness targets.

Asphalt Pavers, Cold Planers

UTS systems are high-accuracy, dynamic tracking systems that utilize Universal Total Station (UTS) technology on the work site to track a target, which is mounted on the implement of the machine to deter-mine precise 3D positioning. Active target technology allows the system to reliably lock onto and track the intended target. This ensures the correct machine is being tracked and eliminates false lock-ons to other active machine targets, survey crews or reflective surfaces. The UTS instrument continuously measures the target’s position and transmits real-time positioning data to the operator via the in-cab display, which shows the exact position of the implement in relation to the design. The system combines the position of the target with the known position of the implement, blade or tips, machine mea-surements and sensor outputs to calculate precise positioning of the blade tips. The system uses the positioning data to calculate desired elevation and cross slope. Cut and fill values are computed by com-paring the positioning of the blade with the design file.

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Cat Grade Control Cross slope systems are the foundation system for motor graders and control one blade tip without any off-board infrastructure. It can be combined with sonic, laser, GNSS or UTS technologies to make fine grading more efficient and productive. Cross slope systems are indicate-only or automatic grade control systems designed to control surface cross slope. Machine mounted sensors are used to calculate necessary blade slope positioning to achieve desired cross slope of the surface. The system makes automatic adjustments to the left or right lift cylinder, typically performed by the operator. Cat Grade Control Cross Slope systems utilize the existing, standard machine display reducing the need for an additional grade control display for cross slope guidance. The in-cab display delivers all of the cross slope information the operator needs to quickly and easily spread or cut material at the correct cross slope. The operator can select which side of the blade to control automatically and swap direction on the return pass without readjusting the settings. Elevation is controlled manually by matching grade or automatically by adding an elevation control device (sonic or laser). The cross slope systems are ideal for maintaining accurate cross slope over long distances without the need for infrastructure.

M2 Motor Graders

Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) use satellite technology to deliver precise blade positioning information to the operator in the cab. Using machine-mounted components, position sensing hydraulic cylinders, an off-board GNSS base station and accuracy up to Real Time Kinematic (RTK) positioning, GNSS provides the information necessary for the system to accurately determine blade positioning with centi-meter level accuracy. GNSS systems compute the positioning infor-mation on the machine compared to the position of the implement or machine relative to the design plane and delivers the information to the operator via an in-cab display. GNSS systems put all the informa-tion the operator needs to complete a job in the cab, resulting in a greater level of control. Cat Grade Control GNSS systems also pro-vide overcut protection and linkage to additional Cat exclusive fea-tures like AutoCarry, Automatic Ripper Control and Load Assist. Provides precise location and elevation information for complex 3D contour applications, such as highway projects.

D8T and D9T U.S. EPA Tier 4 Interim Track-Type Tractors, 621H/623H/627H Wheel Tractor-Scrapers

The Depth and Slope system for excavators is a 2D indicate-only sys-tem that provides the operator with precise real-time bucket position-ing relative to the desired grade. Using a combination of position sensing hydraulic cylinders and sensors on the stick and boom pins, the system calculates bucket tip position relative to a grade/survey stake or benchmark. The included laser receiver allows the machine to travel after obtaining a reference benchmark. The laser receiver attachment references a rotating laser to calculate the desired grade for elevation changes over large work sites, significantly increasing productivity. The Depth and Slope systems are ideal for excavations, trenches, and general utility applications. Cat Grade Control Depth and Slope systems utilize the existing, standard machine display reducing the need for an additional grade control display until a cus-tomer desires to upgrade to 3D capability. The system’s sensors are better protected than typical aftermarket excavator grade control systems, making them suited for rugged applications that could dam-age at-risk external sensors.

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Cat Grade and Slope The Grade and Slope systems for asphalt pavers and cold planers utilize a combination of sonic, contact and slope sensors to provide an elevation control system for paving and milling operations designed to control grade elevation and slope. The goal of grade and slope controls is to remove irregularities from the surface for maxi-mum smoothness and control mat thickness for asphalt pavers and cutting depth for cold planers. The sonic system uses multiple trans-ducers to provide an average of the reference surface while the contact sensor references the actual target to maintain the imple-ment at the same relative vertical distance to an external reference such as a string line or a curb and gutter or even existing pavement. Slope Sensors complement these systems and are designed to con-trol cross slope of the screed or cold planer. These sensors can work individually or together and make automatic elevation adjustments to maintain the appropriate targeted values. The operator simply steers the machine to maintain the sensor over the external reference and monitors the remaining job site variables to ensure a consistent product. Referencing beams are also available both as contact as well as non-contacting styles which help to provide better averaging of the existing surface to help customers achieve their smoothness targets. Cat Grade and Slope for asphalt pavers includes vandal pro-tection of the display boxes. Both asphalt pavers and cold planers come factory calibrated, utilize robust harnesses with strain relief components for excellent reliability and durability — a crucial ele-ment for paving applications.

Asphalt Paver, Cold Planers

Cat Compaction Control

Compaction measurement is the foundation system for vibratory soil compactors. Compaction measurement is a real time indication of soil stiffness, provided by one of two available technologies: accel-erometer based Compaction Meter Value (CMV) or Cat exclusive energy based Machine Drive Power (MDP). The compaction measure-ment system outputs to the standard multipurpose display, providing the operator with real time data that helps them determine the state of compaction.The scalable compaction measurement system can be upgraded to include mapping. Mapping from the factory is an integrated SBAS accuracy GNSS which uses a satellite technology to deliver drum positioning information to the operator in the cab. The factory inte-grated design protects expensive and fragile components of the system from damage, theft or vandalism in a way that aftermarket systems cannot. The SBAS system from the factory does not require base stations or other off board hardware, but can be easily upgraded in the field with an AccuGrade RTK radio for greater accuracy. Mapping capability allows the operator to record and map compac-tion measurement values and pass counts, as well as other compac-tion application data for future analysis.Cat Compaction Control for asphalt compactors and the CW34 pneu-matic tire roller provides mat temperature mapping and pass-count information to the operator, ensuring that compaction occurs at the optimum mat temperature and that uniform coverage is completed.

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Payload Control Cat Payload Control System delivers precise payload information in the cab, allowing operators to know exactly when truck is at target payload. Operators can fill trucks to capacity without overloading, increasing productivity and eliminating costly fines. The system inte-grates sensors to measure change in hydraulic pressure and position of the bucket while loading. Data from the sensors is processed by the onboard computer to calculate payload weight. Bucket payload and truck payload are displayed on the standard integrated LCD monitor. Payload control offers accuracy of ±1% and memory storage capacity for 50 truck IDs and 20 material IDs for up to 1400 truckloads. Optional in-cab printer enables operators to print load tickets for truck drivers for recordkeeping. Daily summary reports in VisionLink and detailed payload reports in VIMSpc are available for productivity report-ing and analysis. This allows the customer to analyze load times, number of passes and payload data to determine if changes to yard layout are needed to optimize efficiency and profitability.

K Series Wheel Loaders

CAES for Landfills CAES for Landfills is a machine guidance system that uses satellite navigation technology, machine-mounted components, a radio net-work and office management software to deliver real-time productiv-ity information to machine operators in landfill applications. CAES displays current topography and compaction data on a color-coded display that visually shows the operator when and where they need to work, ensuring proper waste placement and optimum compaction. CAES eliminates over and under compacting, and minimizes airspace consumption by indicating when effective compaction has been achieved. The grade control system enables the operator to create simple designs and show the operator where to spread cover soil to ensure adequate coverage, optimize soil usage, and minimize costs. Real-time data can be viewed from the office, enabling management to remotely plan and manage the operation, better manage machine and operator utilization, optimize fuel usage, and maximize productivity.

Landfill Compactors, Motor Graders, Track-Type Tractors, Wheel Tractor-Scrapers


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PRODUCT MINING TECHNOLOGY & AUTONOMY APPLICATIONS EQUIPMENT

Cat MineStar System

Fleet Fleet is a comprehensive mine management system featuring an advanced truck assignment engine, health and operational event alarming, “what-if” analysis, productivity tracking, machine tracking, material management and a comprehensive reporting package. Integrating with other Cat MineStar System capability sets, Fleet improves productivity by 10-15%, eliminates misdirected loads, improves information availability and provides greater flexibility to adjust for changing mine and market conditions.

Entire mining fleet

Terrain Terrain for drilling increases hole placement and depth accuracy while removing the cost of drill pattern survey and staking. Position and status information of other drills working on the same pattern is provided to operators in real time on the in-cab display.Terrain for draglines enables production monitoring of all dragline activities, right down to individual bucket loads and dump locations. Machine performance, productivity and payload are monitored and organized in reports to optimize dragline output and minimize operat-ing costs.Terrain for grading ensures accurate execution of the design plan and enables safe operating practices. It can be used on a variety of machines in numerous applications from production dozing to reclamation, all helping you mine more safely and productively.Terrain for loading provides accurate information on each pass help-ing operators to move the right amount of material with every bucket load. Safety, productivity and efficiency are positively impacted and the mine design plan accurately executed.

Blasthole Drills, Articulated Drills, Draglines, Scrapers, Loaders, Dozers, Shovels, Motor Graders, Hydraulic Excavators, Track-Type Tractors, Surface Miners, Terrain Levelers

Detect Vision is a camera system available on mobile surface equipment and underground longwall systems. It provides multiple camera views that improve the operator’s awareness of the vicinity around working equipment.

Surface: Select models of Electric Rope Shovels, Hydraulic Shovels, Off-Highway Trucks, Medium Wheel Loaders, Large Wheel Loaders, Large Motor Graders, Medium Wheel Dozers, Large Wheel Dozers

Underground: Longwall Systems

Object Detection uses cameras and radars to improve the operator’s view of key areas around the machine, allowing operators to make informed decisions. The system works with several machine types increasing machine perimeter awareness during critical periods includ-ing startup, initial movement and reverse travel. The system consists of an interactive touch screen display, radars and cameras on the front, rear and sides of the machine. Radar and camera configuration will vary by machine type.

Select models of Off-Highway Trucks, Medium Wheel Loaders, Large Wheel Loaders, Large Motor Graders, Medium Wheel Dozers, Large Wheel Dozers

Proximity Awareness is a GNSS based system which tracks machines and light vehicles, allowing operators to view other machine locations and provide proximity based alarming. The system alerts operators based on speeding violations, hazards and avoidance zone entry. Office software allows mine managers to capture incidents for play-back and reconstruction. Proximity Awareness is active whenever the machine is in operation providing complete coverage.

Entire mining fleet

Personnel uses locator tags that indicate each person’s location and proximity to moving equipment. When a roof support is given a com-mand to advance on a longwall face and a tag is detected as being in “harms way”, the roof support won’t advance until that person has moved a safe distance away.

Longwall Systems

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Cat MineStar System

Health Health delivers critical event-based equipment condition and operat-ing data for your entire fleet. It includes comprehensive, proactive health and asset monitoring capabilities, with a wide range of diag-nostic, reporting tools, analytics and recommendations.

Cat mining equipment and select models of other brands of mining machines

Command Command for underground is designed to enhance safety and boost operator efficiency and effectiveness. The system allows the opera-tor to work from a safe and ergonomic work station far from the Load Haul Dump (LHD) machine — either on the surface or underground without sacrificing machine productivity. The system can also have a significant impact through increased machine availability, decreased operating costs and extended machine life.

Available as an attachment for select models of Hard Rock Underground Mining Loaders

Command for longwall offers semi-autonomous control for Cat plows. Automation of steering and shield movement, along with plow auto-mation no longer require operators to be at the working face, enhanc-ing safety.

Cat Plows

Command for dozing enables remote operation from a safe location away from the machine. Removing operators from the cab of a machine working in hazardous conditions promotes safety and reduces operator exposure to dust, noise and vibration. The operator console is a por ta-ble, over the shoulder unit that enables line of site remote oper ation of the machine. Operating range varies from 400-800 m (1312-2625 ft) depending on the radio frequency selected. Terrain’s avoidance zone functionality (optional) can be utilized to further enhance safety.

D10T, D11T, D11T CD Track-Type Tractors

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CAT CONNECT SOLUTIONSCat Connect Solutions brings technology and ser-

vices together in solution sets: Equipment Manage ment, Productivity, Safety, Sustainability and Command. Each solution set is defined by the value it delivers to the customer. Combining solutions across the sets gives customers the flexibility to create a tailored technology package that meets the needs of their job site — whether small or large, simple or complex.

EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONSProduct Link

Product Link is a robust remote monitoring and equip-ment management solution offering advanced capa-bilities for managing fleet information with remark ably intuitive interfaces that makes it easy to monitor data from your whole fleet, then zoom in for a detailed look at individual assets. Features for asset management, fleet monitoring, maintenance, health and utilization are available. Product Link is designed for Cat equip-ment and provided factory standard on approximately 75 Cat models delivered to customers in over 50 coun-tries around the world.

Product Link is deeply integrated into the equip-ment interacting with engine, transmission and imple-ment control systems. Events and diagnostic codes as well as hours, fuel, idle time and other detailed infor-mation when available from the asset is displayed in a secure web based application.

The Product Link platform provides support for the specific needs of the construction and power systems industries by offering an intuitive web based user inter-face specialized for each market. The VisionLink® application for construction and the Product Link Web application for the petroleum industry offer powerful tools and features to process and convey information to users and dealers. They also include essential tools to manage your entire fleet of equipment incorporat-ing mapping, utilization and more.

Hardware options provide the ability to transmit infor mation from (and to) your equipment via cellular network or Low-Earth-Orbit satellites. The family of enabling hardware provides you the ability to select the right fit option for the location for which your f leet operates.

Product Link ServicesThe following table provides recommended plans for

your Cat assets as well as other makes of equipment. A cross reference to data supported by each hardware option is provided for reference.

Consult with your dealer’s Product Link specialist for additional details.

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Cat Essentials Service

FEATURES PL121SRPL321SR

+ Cat Data Link

PL420+ SAE J1939

Public

PL421+ SAE J1939

Public or EMCP 3/4/ADEM

PL522 or 523+ Cat Data Link

Cat Essentials provides accurate, timely and useful information about the location, utilization and condition of your equipment. Asset, job site or fleet views make it easy to manage all equipment, all sites, all the time.

Maintenance Management features enable an efficient planned mainte-nance program. Know when your asset is due for service, view recom-mended and customized intervals and checklists, and utilize easy on-line parts ordering.

Health Monitoring features provide insight into the condition of your equipment as well as timely notifica-tion of issues as they occur. Events, diagnostics, fluid analysis results and more.

Utilization Monitoring allows you to identify when your equipment is working compared to expected run-time hours. Monitor efficiency with working vs. idle utilization details for both hours and fuel.

Recommended for assets that report health and utilization data through the Cat Data Link or public SAE J1939 communication protocols.

Not Applicable Service Meter HoursUtilization (working vs. idle)Asset Operation (start/stop)Asset On NotificationLocationGeo-fence Zones (radius)Fuel LevelS∙O∙SSM NotificationsPM Service IntervalsChecklistsParts ListsPartStore™ IntegrationScheduled ReportingEvent CodesDiagnostic Codes4 Digital Switch InputsSingle Sign on to SISLinks to TroubleshootingFuel Used WorkingFuel Used IdleFuel BurnAsset Payload

Service Meter HoursUtilization (working vs. idle)Asset Operation (start/stop)Asset On/Off NotificationLocationGeo-fence Sites (polygon)Fuel LevelS∙O∙S NotificationsPM Service IntervalsChecklistsPartStore IntegrationEvent CodesDiagnostic Codes2 Discrete Inputs (for Work Definitions)Fuel Used WorkingFuel Used IdleFuel BurnOne Hour UpdatesFuel Loss NotificationsOdometer ReadingsMovement with Asset On/Off NotificationsLoss of Power Notification

Service Meter HoursUtilization (working vs. idle)Asset Operation (start/stop)Asset On/Off NotificationLocationGeo-fence Sites (polygon)Fuel LevelS∙O∙S NotificationsPM Service IntervalsChecklistsParts ListsPartStore IntegrationEvent CodesDiagnostic CodesSingle Sign on to SIS2 Discrete Inputs (for Work Definitions)Links to TroubleshootingFuel Used WorkingFuel Used IdleFuel BurnOne Hour UpdatesFuel Loss NotificationsOdometer ReadingsMovement with Asset On/Off NotificationsLoss of Power NotificationNot Ready to Run Status (with EMCP 4 genset controller only)

Service Meter HoursUtilization (working vs. idle)Asset Operation (start/stop)Asset On/Off NotificationLocationGeo-fence Sites (polygon)Fuel LevelS∙O∙S NotificationsPM Service IntervalsChecklistsParts ListsPartStore IntegrationEvent CodesDiagnostic Codes4 Digital Switch Inputs2 Discrete Inputs (for Work Definitions)Single Sign on to SISLinks to TroubleshootingFuel Used WorkingFuel Used IdleFuel BurnOne Hour UpdatesFuel Loss NotificationsOdometer ReadingsMovement with Asset On/Off Notifications

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Basic Service

FEATURES PL121SR PL321SR PL420 PL421 PL522 or 523

Basic asset management features provide hour and location monitoring as well as geographic fencing and maintenance management features.

Maintenance management features enable an efficient planned mainte-nance program. Create custom inter-vals, checklists and parts lists. Know when your asset is due for service.

Recommended for assets without advanced health and utilization data reported over a Cat Data Link or public SAE J1939 communication network.

Service Meter HoursAsset On NotificationLocationGeo-fence Zones (radius)S∙O∙S IntegrationPM Service IntervalsChecklistsParts ListsPartStore Integration

Service Meter HoursAsset Operation (start/stop)Asset On NotificationLocationGeo-fence Zones (radius)S∙O∙S IntegrationPM Service IntervalsChecklistsParts ListsPartStore Integration

Not Applicable Service Meter HoursAsset Operation (start/stop)Asset On/Off NotificationLocationGeo-fence Sites (polygon)S∙O∙S IntegrationPM Service IntervalsChecklistsParts ListsPartStore IntegrationOdometer ReadingsMovement with Asset On/Off NotificationsLoss of Power Notification

Service Meter HoursAsset Operation (start/stop)Asset On/Off NotificationLocationGeo-fence Sites (polygon)S∙O∙S IntegrationPM Service IntervalsChecklistsParts ListsPartStore IntegrationOdometer ReadingsMovement with Asset On/Off Notifications

Rapid Reporting Service Upgrade

FEATURES PL121SR PL321SR PL420 PL421 PL522 or 523

Optional add-on service for any make of equipment. Track and trace equip-ment movement with one minute location updates transmitted every ten minutes. Display movement his-tory in multiple map views including street, satellite or terrain.

Not Applicable Not Applicable One Minute Location UpdatesService Meter HoursOdometer Readings

One Minute Location UpdatesService Meter HoursOdometer Readings

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Product Link for the Petroleum Industry

Vitals Service

FEATURES PLE641 (PLE640+CELL) PLE631 (PLE640+SAT)

The Vitals service level provides accurate, timely and useful information about the location, utilization and condition of your petroleum assets. Asset, job site or fleet views make it easy to manage all equip-ment, all sites, all the time with a focus on the petroleum industry.

Health monitoring features provide insight into the condition of your equipment as well as timely notification of issues as they occur. Events, diagnostics and links to trouble-shooting procedures are included as well.

Utilization monitoring helps you monitor efficiency with working vs. idle utilization details for both hours and fuel.

Service Meter HoursUtilization (working vs. idle)*Operation HistoryLocationFuel Level*+Fuel Used Working*Fuel Used Idle*Total Fuel*Event Codes*Diagnostic Codes*Single Sign on to SISLinks to Troubleshooting**Not Ready to Run Status***Power Meters (kWh and kVARh)***Support for Multi-Engine ArrangementsDaily ReportingRadio Disable Switch****

Service Meter HoursUtilization (working vs. idle)*Operation HistoryLocationFuel Level*+Fuel Used Working*Fuel Used Idle*Total Fuel*Event Codes*Diagnostic Codes*Single Sign on to SISLinks to Troubleshooting**Not Ready to Run Status***Power Meters (kWh and kVARh)***Support for Multi-Engine ArrangementsDaily ReportingRadio Disable Switch****

*For Cat engine software that supports this feature. **Troubleshooting in SIS available for engine software with Cat Data Link only. Cat J1939 data link codes may not be compatible. ***When used with Cat EMCP 4, or PowerWizard X.1 systems.****Refer to the A&I guide for radio disable switch installation instructions. +Must have a fuel level sensor installed and fuel level communications from a Caterpillar engine ECM.


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VIMSVIMS is a fully integrated technology solution that

uses sensors located throughout the machine to moni-tor crucial machine health, performance and produc-tivity information. VIMS captures detailed, up-to-the minute data and displays it for the operator in real-time. The system alerts operators of abnormal machine conditions and provides instructions if action is needed. Data, such as historical trends, histograms, events and more can be transferred wirelessly or manually to the office for off-board analysis. VIMS PC soft ware and the Health module within the Cat MineStar System are predictive analysis tools used to analyze and interpret the data and provide reports that provide actionable information for informed decision making on machine performance, productivity issues, operations improve-ments, and fleet management. (Available data varies by machine model and type.)

Value of VIMS● For the machine operator VIMS establishes two-way

communication between the operator and the machine. Real-time machine information allows the operator to make informed decisions that directly affect safety, machine availability, and maximize productivity.

● For maintenance VIMS provides an in-depth view of operator and machine performance. This allows maintenance managers and technicians to maximize component life, reduce catastrophic failures, minimize unscheduled downtime and improve asset management.

● For production VIMS collects the information needed to monitor equipment usage, personnel performance, and productivity levels. Payload information can be used as an accounting tool, an indicator of cycle time efficiency and truck overloading or under loading.



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Grading, paving and compaction control systems increase productivity and machine utilization by mov-ing, placing, compacting and/or cutting material right the first time. These systems compute and track the location of the machine implement and compare this information with design parameters to automatically guide to grade. In-cab displays with easy-to-use opera-tor interface provide grade, pass count, compaction and related information in real time. Basic systems provide indicate-only information, while more enhanced systems can signal the machine hydraulics to move the implement to the desired design automatically.

Grading, paving, and compaction control systems increase machine productivity, improve performance for less experienced operators, help facilitate a reduction in operator fatigue, and enhance overall job site safety.

Control systems offer customers these advantages and cost-savings:● Reduce fuel savings up to 30%

● Increase productivity up to 40%

● Reduce guesswork and costly rework by moving, placing and/or cutting material right the first time

● Reduce survey costs up to 90%: Reduce the need for staking, string lines and grade-checkers

● Increase material utilization and achieve smoothness targets

● Reduce owning and operating costs

● Reduce labor requirements and costs

● Provide Quality Control/Quality Assurance Documentation

● Finish jobs faster with more confidence in the results

● Extend the work day

Cat Grade ControlMany aftermarket systems exist in the market today,

but no system designed by someone other than the OEM can bring the advantages that integration makes possible.

Depending on the machine family and the specific application of interest, many of the components neces-sary for automation are already present on a Cat machine. Cat Grade Control design leverages these components and optimizes the design as only Caterpillar can. Whether it is a sensor, cylinder, display or software, Cat Grade Control integration is designed to reduce redundant com-ponents, protect sensors and allow productivity features to work together.

Cat Grade Control integrates traditional machine control and guidance with machine hardware and soft-ware in the factory to improve productivity, usability, reliability, job site safety and machine value. It is another example of Caterpillar innovation and technology lead-ing the way for our customers to be more successful.

Cat Grade Control technologies include:● Laser

● Sonic

● Cross slope

● GNSS

● UTS

Cat Compaction ControlOptional Cat Compaction Control provides infor-

mation about the state of compaction to operators. The system comes with a choice of two different mea-surement technologies, Compaction Meter Value (CMV) and Machine Drive Power (MDP). CMV is an acceler-ometer-based technology that is similar to other accel-erometer-based measurement systems on the market. MDP is a new, innovative, energy-based technology available only from Caterpillar.

Cat Compaction Control uses the following tech-nologies:

● Compaction Meter Value (CMV)

● Machine Drive Power (MDP)

● GNSS (SBAS)

Cat Connect Solutions● Productivity


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AccuGrade Grade Control SystemAccuGrade systems are dealer installed technologies

that are designed to utilize integrated machine and hydraulic systems to create a blade or tool control sys-tem that allows operators to grade, excavate, compact or pave with increased accuracy. The systems use machine-mounted sensors to calculate precise blade/tool loca-tion, slope and/or elevation information. The integrated electrohydraulic valve control module uses the informa-tion received from the sensors to automatically adjust the blade/tool to maintain grade on select machines. Depending on the configuration, the operator can select which side of the blade/tool to control — right, left, or both sides. The AccuGrade system brings to the cus-tomer an increase in productivity by up to 40% while reducing their site costs dramatically.

AccuGrade technologies include:● Cross slope

● Sonic

● Site Reference

● Laser

● GNSS

● UTS

Payload ControlCat Payload Control System takes the guesswork out

of loading operations by delivering precise payload infor mation in the cab, giving operators the confidence they need to deliver exact loads every time. The system integrates sensors to measure change in hydraulic pres-sure and position of the bucket while loading. Data from the sensors is processed by the onboard computer to calculate payload weight.

● Real-time visibility to weight and payload data enables operators to get more done in less time and work more productively.

● Save on fuel and eliminate return trips to the yard to add or remove material by knowing exactly when target payload is achieved.

● Information such as time, date, number of passes, and material flow simplify recordkeeping and bill-ing so operators can spend less time managing pay-loads and more time being productive.

● Easy access to an in-cab printer enables operators to immediately print load tickets for truck drivers for their records or download detailed data for later reporting and analysis.

CAES for LandfillsCAES for landfills moves the site plan and survey

system into the machine, eliminating the need for man-ual surveying and compaction sampling. A touch screen monitor displays the design plan, work area, topographic data, and compaction information, elim-inating operator guesswork. With location information, compaction data, and lift information displayed, com-paction work is optimized.

The system is an ideal tool for landfill planning, engi-neering, surveying, grade and compaction control, and production monitoring applications.

● Landfill operators know when and where they need to focus their work in order to optimize their com-paction efforts, without over compacting, under com-pacting or thick-lifting.

● Engineers can efficiently check work progress and capture topographic data without the need for sur-veyors and site visits. As-built data from the machines enable engineers to calculate productivity, accu-rately predict and schedule future work, and plan for upcoming project phases.

● Site and operations managers can make better deci-sions and effectively plan resources, personnel and productivity through reporting features that provide valuable snap-shot and trending data.

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CAT MINESTAR SYSTEMCat MineStar System is a comprehensive suite of

technologies that allows you to see your entire opera-tion at a glance, then drill down to the individual asset level as required. Its capability sets — Fleet, Terrain, Detect, Health and Command — enable you to define the size and scope of your management system based on the needs of your mining operation.

For more information on Mining Technology & Auton-omy products, visit mining.cat.com/technology.

FleetWith real-time machine tracking, assignment and

productivity management, Fleet gives you a compre-hensive overview of all your operations. Fleet enhances the management of all types of equipment operations and allows you to easily drill down for more detailed views and analysis. You can generate reporting on select-able groups of assets, equipment on a particular site or even individual machines.

Fleet works with data from all types of assets and equip ment — including off-highway trucks, wheel load-ers, motor graders, wheel dozers, shovels, light duty vehi-cles and equipment from other manufacturers — helping you reduce costs per ton, enhance productivity and boost overall site profitability.

Fleet is comprised of five capability packages, which can be purchased and configured based on a mine’s particular needs.

● Production — Provides real-time visibility of produc-tion operations, delivers improved shovel loading performance and increases payload predictability.

● Position & Material — Monitors material movement and type, alerts operators and planners of misroutes to ensure material is moved to the proper location. Also monitors machine location for the entire fleet and incorporates playback function to analyze dump movement and haul road congestion.

● Assignment & Optimization — Schedules and assigns equipment, maximizes production and shovel utili-zation, minimizes truck wait time and manages shift changes and fueling.

● Data Share — Allows Fleet to share data made avail-able via the licensed capability packages with other appli cations such as data reporting systems and posi-tion monitoring systems via an industry standard interface.


Fleet provides a proven solution suite based on a sin-gle trusted set of data for real-time KPI and for standard and ad-hoc reports. It provides the mine with informa-tion to:

● Identify and quantify performance improvement oppor tunities (within and post shift)

● Develop strategies to capture performance improve-ment initiatives

● Assign equipment and fleets for maximized produc-tion or achievement of material management goals. Capability scales from simple assignment to full truck assignment with linear programming to ensure maximal flexible loader, truck and material capacity utilization

● Blend materials in order to meet preparation plant quality, tonnage and timing requirements

● Track machines and materials to ensure correct deliv-ery of materials from sources to planned sinks and to monitor equipment routing

● Manage operators (licensing, shift allocation and rostering)

● Manage equipment fluids and tires

● Track equipment productivity capability, consump-tion and variance

● Monitor equipment health including alarms and sensor channel monitoring, pre-start checklists

● Determine “what if” impacts of making specific changes to the product plan

Cost reduction of 10% and greater can be achieved and sustained using Fleet. Cost reductions are typically realized through reduced equipment, manning, lower fuel and service requirements, while achieving the same levels of productivity.

TerrainTerrain enables high-precision management of drill-

ing, dragline, grading and loading operations through the use of advanced guidance technology. It increases machine productivity and provides you real-time feed-back for improved efficiency.

Along with providing detailed in-cab machine guid-ance and machine positional information for equip-ment operators, Terrain makes a wealth of data available to mine managers and site planners — including up-to-the-minute machine location and operational status, progress toward completion of work plans and more.

Terrain gives machine operators the real-time guid-ance they need to do their jobs more safely and effi-ciently, while providing mine site managers with timely information and advanced tools to help them increase mine productivity, output production and profitability.

Terrain capability packages include:● Productivity — Productivity allows the mine to track

and analyze machine utilization and productivity by machine type and operator. Reporting tools gener-ate information on machine utilization, timelines, operator productivity and other parameters to help identify and correct operational inefficiencies. It also enables the assignment of job tasks to grading and loading tools. Operators can even request the cre-ation and assignment of a task to another operator (such as clean-up a spill). The information about each task is tracked and stored for reporting purposes.

● Position & Material — The Position & Material capa-bility package allows machines to share position and job status information both on-board and in the office. This knowledge helps reinforce safe operat-ing practices when working in close proximity. The Position & Material capability package also enables machine-to-machine cut and fill status sharing within grading and loading applications in real-time includ-ing sharing cut/fill information from draglines to dozers.

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● Data Share — Allows Terrain to share data made avail-able via the licensed capability packages with other applications such as competitive fleet management systems, data reporting systems, and position mon-itoring systems via an industry standard interface.

● Multi-Site — Allows for management of multiple Terrain-equipped sites from a single control center. By licensing the optional Multi-Site package at each mine, customers can monitor and manage work activ-ities for multiple mines based on their universally defined user access permissions.

Terrain for DrillingTerrain for drilling is designed for installation on

electric, hydraulic rotary blasthole, and articulated drills. It provides production and performance monitoring, strata recognition and GNSS guidance. Provided as a field retrofit to machines already operating at mine sites, Terrain uses on-board computing integrated with sensors to monitor critical machine performance char-acteristics. System modules help the operator and site managers enhance drill performance and improve the drilling and blasting operation.

Production offers a graphical user interface to pro-vide the operator with immediate feedback on drilling productivity and performance. The product minimizes operator input by an array of sensing hardware to detect:

● Hole depth

● Reaching target depth

● Steel changes

Strata Recognition analyzes the monitored drilling variables in real-time, determining variability in the hole geology. The different strata horizons are pre-sented on the display. The system provides useful and concise information from the start of drilling — not large amounts of raw data that typify traditional drill monitoring systems. A Blastability Index is determined by the Strata Module and approximates the hardness of the ground. The hole loading requirements and ore grindability predictions are then based on measured rock hardness enabling improved blending and opti-mized mill through put rates.

Combining Production with Strata Recognition logs:● Bit rotary speed

● Penetration rate

● Depth

● Rotary torque or pressure

● Pull-down pressure

● Bailing air pressure

Drilling practice, efficiency and productivity can then be analyzed and assessed.

Guidance adds high precision GNSS to help pre-cisely position a drill on a blast pattern without the need for surveying or staking. Guidance uses a moving map display that shows the 3D (Northing, Easting and Eleva-tion) of the drill and drill bit relative to the designed posi-tion of the blastholes. Once the drill is positioned and leveled over a hole, the system automatically determines collar elevation and then calculates the designed target depth. Guidance improves the drill’s production and utilization, and the operator’s ability to drill to the plan. This leads to better rock fragmentation for easier load-ing. Since holes are drilled to the correct elevation lead-ing to a flatter post-blast surface, the result is smoother pit floors. This helps eliminate rework, enhances the mobile equipment’s performance and reduces its wear and tear.


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Terrain for DraglinesTerrain for Dragline provides real-time monitoring

and reporting of dragline operations. By combining GNSS and production monitoring data, the system empowers the mining office to plan and control opera-tions. It records the complete, detailed data associated with each load cycle.

The system gives the operator the design plan and real-time position of the dragline relative to the plan in 3D. It also monitors, displays, and logs various param-eters from the machine and site.

● Production Monitoring — Production Monitoring provides real-time tracking and reporting of drag-line operation results. When coupled with GNSS, Production Monitoring empowers miners to plan and control operations. The unparalleled geo-refer-enced production monitoring capability also records detailed data for subsequent analysis and reporting. Unlike traditional monitoring systems, Terrain for draglines records the complete, detailed data associ-ated with each load cycle. The cycle data is not aver-aged or filtered, which means that the full data set remains available for additional querying.

● 3D Bucket Positioning — This feature expands the basic GNSS navigation and Production Monitoring to provide the operator with a plan and profile view of the dragline and cut being excavated. The profile view can also include the bench, cut, beginning loca-tions and final locations.

● Load Weighment — Terrain for draglines determines the payload weight during the swing to dump cycle. The load weighment feature calculates running and total shift productivity in actual tons in addition to a theoretical volume. Accurate payload information allows for a more precise measure of true machine productivity.

● Boom Stress Monitoring — Boom failure is a cata-strophic event for a dragline. Terrain for draglines interfaces with third party boom stress monitoring systems to display information that the operator can use to minimize boom stress. Time-stamped data is recorded and logged enabling the mine office to manage boom life and operational practices.

Terrain for Grading & LoadingTerrain for grading & loading moves the material

identification file and survey system into the machine, eliminating the need for survey stakes or pin flags. A touch screen monitor displays the location of pit bound-aries, material type, bench height, and design grade, eliminating operator guesswork. With material types and locations displayed, ore identification and recov-ery are optimized.

The system is an ideal tool for mine planning, engi-neering, surveying, grade control and production mon-itoring applications. For example it can be used for:

● Haul road and bench construction and maintenance

● Production dozing

● Leach pad construction and maintenance

● Reclamation

● Task List Management

● Ore grade control and material identification

● Coal load out terminals

The system can be used on scrapers, loaders, dozers, shovels, motor graders, hydraulic excavators and track-type tractors.

Terrain now features a mobile application for use in light vehicles. Mine supervisors can log in from a lap-top or tablet to view progress updates from nearby machines, know the precise location of all Terrain-equipped machines, assign tasks and validate design plans without having to drive back to the mine office, improving the efficiency of your operations. Updates made on the mobile application are sent back to the office software and then communicated to the appli-cable machine on-board system in near real-time.


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DetectOperators often cannot see if another machine or

vehicle is too close for safe operation. Detect helps alleviate this potential safety hazard and can also be configured to provide valuable information about site conditions and other assets work ing in the area.

At the most basic level, Detect enhances your opera-tors’ awareness of the immediate environment around their equipment. A simple touch screen display alerts operators when radars indicate that objects have entered critical areas near the machine. The system allows a quick visual check of these areas whenever the opera-tor wants one.

Additional capability packages enable Detect to alert the operator to pre-programmed avoidance zones, known site hazards and speed limits. Positional infor-mation from Detect can also provide valuable feedback to central office systems and mine site managers.

Detect capability packages include:● Vision — Vision offers multiple camera capabilities,

allowing operators to select the view or views they need on the in-cab display to see what is happen ing close to their machines.

● Object Detection — Object Detection reduces areas of limited visibility and increases perimeter aware-ness. This robust system is scalable to site needs and machine types, providing optimal awareness around equipment.

● Proximity Awareness — Proximity Awareness adds GNSS capabilities that allow Detect to display the locations of other equipment beyond the reach of its radars. It also allows pre-programmed information — such as avoidance zones, hazards and speed lim-its — to be displayed in the cab.

● Personnel — Personnel enhances safety of longwall operations through the use of locator tags. Individuals wearing tags are identified via programmed infor-mation such as ID and job role. The tags work with the roof support control system to stop movement if the presence of a tagged individual is in close prox-imity to moving equipment.

VisionVision for surface equipment offers multiple camera

capabilities, allowing operators to manually select the view or views they need on the in-cab display to see what is happening close to their machines. Certain Vision kits are configurable for manual or rotating camera views. In underground applications, cameras are able to identify people and can follow them as they move along the working face. Built-in intelligence capabilities enable the system to span multiple cameras and combine images to create a continuous, real-time view of tracked personnel.

Object DetectionObject Detection is designed for machines ranging

from large mining and quarry trucks to machines such as wheel loaders and motor graders. This robust sys-tem builds on Vision by adding radars to provide opti-mal awareness around the machine and notification when an object is detected. With both audible and visual indications, Object Detection helps prevent work area injuries caused by limited awareness. Using a combination of radars, cameras, and a high-resolu-tion touch screen display, operators can view the areas immediately surrounding their machine, helping to prevent collisions and accidents.

Object Detection is highly integrated with the spe-cific machine configuration to optimize radar and camera coverage. The system has been calibrated to provide appropriate fields of view and range. Unlike basic camera systems, Object Detection provides oper-ators with audible and visual types of warnings that enable the operator to make informed decisions when moving or operating the machine. This system alerts the operator when an object is in close proximity so they can decide if action needs to be taken to avoid it.


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Proximity AwarenessProximity Awareness is a GNSS based system which

tracks machines and light vehicles, allowing operators to view other machine locations and provide proximity based alarming.

The system is highly configurable allowing custom-ers to define areas around the machine along with values that determine projected path of travel. Filters can be set to reduce alarming where machines natu-rally come in close proximity as part of their normal operations such as loading. The filters can be defined to eliminate audible alarming except for the most crit-ical body to body zone alarming. System flexibility allows customers to tailor proximity warnings to their site needs.

Onboard, the in-cab display shows a mine map indi-cating the position of the operator’s machine in rela-tion to others nearby. Zones are displayed on the map and operators are notified when they enter restricted areas or exceed specified speed limits. The display shows when two or more machines’ projected paths of travel intersect providing warning of a potential collision.

The office application provides system administra-tive functionality such as the creation and maintenance of operators, machines, avoidance zones, hazards, and speed limits. Users can create personal desktop views to see information that is important to their job. Incident Management allows the capture of proximity, speeding and zone violations which can be played back for recon-struction.

PersonnelIn underground applications, Personnel utilizes indi-

vidual locator tags to identify people working at the face. This valuable information about the location and job role of tagged personnel is communicated via a high speed network so you always know where your people are working in proximity to moving equipment. It can automatically halt operations when unauthor-ized people enter restricted areas, while allowing serv-ice and maintenance personnel to work as required around operating equipment.

HealthHealth delivers critical event-based machine condi-

tion and operating data for your entire fleet. It includes comprehensive, proactive health and asset monitoring capabilities, with a wide range of diagnostic, reporting tools, analytics and recommendations. The Health capability set now includes the powerful features of Cat Equipment Care Advisor providing a comprehen-sive suite of condition monitoring technologies for any customer type.

By identifying many types of potential equipment problems before failure, Health works to minimize unscheduled downtime and productivity loss. Plus, it helps keep your operating costs in check by streamlin-ing service and maintenance management and sched-uling. Health offers universal functionality that works with virtually any mine site asset, including off-highway trucks, wheel loaders, motor graders, wheel dozers, shov-els and light-duty vehicles, as well as equipment from other manufacturers.

Key benefits of Health include:● Saved component failures

● Extended component life

● Reduced phantom breakdowns

● Full fleet health monitoring

● Efficient data analysis

● Improved maintenance practices

● Combines equipment and application information from multiple sources, applies advanced analytics and incorporates Cat dealer expertise

● Results in early detection of issues with equipment

● Allows dealers and customers to be proactive in main-tenance repair and component replacement decisions

● Automates and tracks recommendations through the repair workflow process

● Promotes knowledge sharing (across dealers and Caterpillar factory experts)


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CommandCombining the Fleet, Terrain, Detect and Health capa-

bilities of Cat MineStar System, Command enables you to implement remote control, semi-autonomous or fully autonomous mining equipment systems for doz-ing and underground operations.

Taking advantage of proven technologies, as well as significant advances in remote sensing and guidance, Command helps you work more safely and produc-tively in a wide range of harsh or challenging environ-ments. And Command systems are proven to work safely and seamlessly with other mine site activities, equipment and personnel.

Command for DozingCommand for dozing enables machine operation from

a safe location with the operator removed from the cab. This system enhances operator safety by limiting expo-sure to full body vibration, dust and sound, and slips, trips and falls from machine ingress/egress. The machine is controlled remotely through use of an operator console which is an over the shoulder, line of sight unit. This system is integrated with engine, implement, and power train controls. Safety controls are built in which stop the machine in case of the loss of radio, transceiver, or ECM communications. The machine will also stop in the event the operator console is tipped. Additional protection features include the use of auto-brakes when in neutral and engine over-speed protection. Perhaps the most unique feature is the integration with the Terrain avoid-ance zone functionality, which prevents the machine from entering predefined avoidance zones.

Benefits of Command for dozing include:● Enables control of machine from safe location when

operating in hazardous conditions.

● Operator exposure to dust, noise and vibration can be minimized when operating remotely.

● Numerous emergency stop functions available in the following scenarios:

○ Operator Console is tipped.

○ Off-board transceiver loses power.

○ Radio communications are lost.

○ Communication to on-board transceiver or any electronic control module is lost.

● AutoBrake feature prevents machine from coasting while not being controlled.

● Avoidance Zone (optional) prevents a remotely con-trolled machine from entering predefined avoidance zones or 3-dimensional surfaces.

● AutoRetarder enables engine over-speed protection.

● Multiple emergency shutdown switches engaged in the cab, on the Operator Console, in the ground-level service center

● Meets ISO 15817 standards

● Meets AS/NZS 4240

Applications● Stockpile operations

● Cleaning up high wall and bench failures

● Working with hazardous materials


Command for UndergroundDeveloped out of the need to reduce human exposure

to injury, the system removes the operator from dangerous situations and allows them to work in a more comfortable, ergonomic environment. The system uses tech nology to automate and enhance operations, by enabling semi-autonomous control of Cat LHD’s. Command for under-ground will increase productivity and make a measurable impact on your mine’s bottom line.

Command for underground consists of four major sub-systems that support the functionality of the system.

Operator StationThe Operator Station allows machines to be operated

from an ergonomically designed seat in a variety of locations. The operator can safely operate the machine from a mine control room or mobile office, either above or underground. This removes the operator from poten-tially dangerous environments in the mine drives under-ground. The Operator Station consists of a computer, three monitors, a seat and two joysticks; one control-ling the movement of the machine, the other control-ling the bucket.

Machine Automation SystemThe Machine Automation System consists of the on-

board hardware components that make the Command for underground system function. LADAR, cameras, lights, sensors, antennas, and control modules combine to create a system that provides safety and productivity for your underground mining operation.

Area Isolation SystemEnsures that personnel cannot enter or equipment

cannot leave the operations area while the machine is in autonomous mode. The operator has the ability to arm and disarm the system to compensate for changing busi-ness needs. A barrier control panel is located at each entry to the operations area. These are connected to barriers to ensure the area is secure. The status of each barrier control panel is reported to the programmable logic controller via the Local Area Radio Network (LARN). The programmable logic controller then determines whether the Operations Area should be armed.

Local Area Radio Network (LARN)The LARN is a wireless Ethernet data network that

enables communication between the machine and the Operator Station. The network uses the 802.11 b/g pro-tocols and requires exclusive use of the 2.4 GHz RF spectrum. Signals from the Machine Automation System roam between LARN antennas as the machine moves within the operations area. The signals work primarily over line-of-sight, but can reach a short distance around corners. Video images and data are sent via the LARN.

Command for LongwallCommand for longwall automates Cat plows for

enhanced safety. No operator is required at the longwall face itself. Operation can be controlled from a central control station either underground — for example, at the head gate entry — or on the surface, so operators can work remotely in a dirt- and dust-free area. The outrigger steering system provides vertical horizon con-trol. Steering is normally controlled manually, but can be automated. Shields are positioned to suit the long-wall’s geology and normally advance automatically with the cutting action of the plow.

● Advanced Low Seam Longwall System: Combines high installed power with unique features like over-load protection, horizon control and incremental plowing.

● Lowest Total Cost of Ownership: Setting the standard for mining coal seams below 1.8 meters (90 in).

● Industry’s Most Advanced Remote Control System: No operator required in the face during operation.

● No Out-of-Seam Dilution: Positive environmental impact by minimizing refuse requiring disposal.

● Technology that Delivers Sustainability: Opens new coal reserves that were previously classified as uneco-nomical to mine.

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