Technology

COMBINING EQUIPMENT, TECHNOLOGY AND SERVICES TO HELP BUILD YOUR SUCCESS.

Cat Connect makes smart use of technology and services to improve your jobsite efficiency. Using the data from technology-equipped machines, you’ll get more information and insight into your equipment and operations than ever before.

Working with your Cat dealer, you can find the right combination of Cat Connect technologies and services for your jobsites. Whether your goal is to maximize production, reduce costs or improve safety, Cat Connect gives you the options you need to build the successful, sustainable business you want.

Cat Connect Services

CAT® CONNECT FOR ENERGY & TRANSPORTATION

COMBINING EQUIPMENT, TECHNOLOGY AND SERVICES TO HELP BUILD YOUR SUCCESS

Cat Connect makes smart use of technology and services to improve your operational efficiency. Using the data from technology-equipped assets, you’ll get more information and insight into your equipment and operations than ever before.

Working with your Cat dealer, you can find the right combination of Cat Connect technologies and services for your sites. Whether your goal is to control costs, improve performance, keep people and equipment safe, or reduce risk, Cat Connect gives you the options you need to build the successful, sustainable business you want.

SPECSIZER

Cat® Electric Power SpecSizer

SpecSizer is a free, PC software tool that allows users to select the most appropriately sized diesel generator set for virtually any electric power project. Users can size for their power needs with generator sets as small as 14KW or as large as 4000KW, and the SpecSizer tool can parallel up to 25 generator sets. Users input the details of the on-site power required including voltage, load demand, load types, duty application, maximum ambient temperature, altitude, EPA emissions and more. As a result, this software tool allows users to determine a truly customized and comprehensive power solution. SpecSizer is also equipped with features such as the 20-Step Wizard tool that uses program logic to calculate the smallest possible generator set along with the least number of load scenario steps, which provides an optimal rating and footprint that minimizes costs. SpecSizer allows users to make load step changes to any user-defined criteria on the load scenario tab to assess possible sizing results. The SpecSizer software has revolutionized generator set sizing by simplifying the process. Not only does it include filtering processes to align the generator set selection with available options, it also provides web links and tools, such as volts/hertz optimization, percent of intermittent motors, and percent genset capacity used (EkW) to help with analytical and strategic decisions. One of the web links even provides the precise spec sheet you need for your job specification.

Product Link

Cat® Product Link™ redefines fleet management effectiveness. Its easy-to-use interface, called VisionLink™, enables customized health and utilization reports, and mapping and mixed fleet capabilities. And Product Link transmits the information via cell and satellite. Product Link connects customers to our world-class dealer network. Product Link gets you accurate, timely and useful information about the location, utilization and condition of your equipment—the kind of information that can make a huge difference in the efficiency and costs of your entire operation. It pays to know the Cat Product Link.

Remote Services

CAT® REMOTE SERVICES

SAVE TIME & MONEY ON SOFTWARE UPDATES & TROUBLESHOOTING

Keep downtime to a minimum, eliminate unnecessary service trips to your sites and speed up repairs with Cat^® Remote Services. All you need to take advantage of these time- and money-saving tools is Cat Product Link™ hardware installed on your equipment.* Cat Remote Services include:

Remote Flash allows Caterpillar and/or a Cat dealer to send most Electronic Control Module (ECM) updates directly to your equipment from any location — no site visit necessary. (Requires PLE631 or PLE641 hardware.)

The dealer determines when new software is required and authorizes Remote Flash
Software is downloaded to the equipment while it’s still in operation.
The customer then initiates the software to be installed on the individual equipment control modules.
NOTE: For Oil & Gas applications, customer must be within 75m of equipment to initiate the software update.
The customer is notified and the Install complete.

Remote Troubleshoot lets Caterpillar and/or a Cat dealer establish a remote connection to your equipment and perform most Caterpillar Electronic Technician (Cat ET) tasks from afar. A Cat dealer expert will view the asset’s data in near real time and determine if there is an issue. If a site visit for repair is required, your Cat dealer will have the information necessary to send the right technician, the right tools and the right parts on the first trip — reducing your repair costs and downtime.

Customer calls the dealer to report an issue with the equipment.
The dealer technician initiates a Remote Troubleshoot session, accessing live equipment diagnostics information, and remotely identifies problems.
If required, the technician arrives on site to carry out the repair, with the correct parts in hand.
Equipment is operating at full efficiency with minimal downtime

*Contact your Cat dealer to see if your equipment is eligible for Cat Remote Services.

EXPLORE YOUR PRODUCT LINK HARDWARE OPTION

PLE601

Collects equipment data and transfers it to Product Link Web using an existing internet connection. Translates Cat Data Link and J1939 information into a usable format.

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PLE641

Collects equipment data and transfers it to Product Link Web using a cellular radio and GPS receiver. Translates Cat Data Link and J1939 information into a usable format.

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VISIONLINK

TASK-FOCUSED APPLICATIONS FOR FLEET, SERVICE AND PRODUCTIVITY TO HELP YOU TO GET MORE FROM EVERY ASSET

How much could you save by eliminating one instance of unplanned downtime every month? How much more profitable would you be if your operators were 10% more productive? Is unauthorised equipment use costing you money? You’ll find the answers to these questions — and dozens more — with VisionLink^®.

Smarter, Faster Decision-Making

A next generation asset management and fleet productivity solution designed specifically for the construction industry, VisionLink takes telematics data from your equipment and turns it into insights about individual machines, your whole fleet and even entire jobsites. You can access up-to-the-minute, accurate information anytime, anywhere — and use it to make decisions that boost productivity, lower costs and improve safety and security on your jobsite.

Increase your productivity

Improve utilisation by knowing if, when, where and how every asset is being used
Spot opportunities for operator training
Bid and schedule projects more accurately
Manage your entire fleet and jobsite via one interface

Control your costs

Track all costs for a clear picture of your bottom line
Monitor and reduce idle time and fuel burn
Understand which machines are fully utilised to make informed decisions on when to buy, sell or rent
Manage service to avoid downtime

Run a safe, secure operation

Know when unsafe actions occur, even when you’re not there
Act quickly to prevent accidents and identify training needs
Set up virtual site boundaries with geo-fences to notify you of a change in asset location

It pays to get connected

VisionLink gives you a holistic view into location, health and productivity — helping you turn equipment data into profit. No matter how big or small your fleet or how many different types or brands of equipment you operate, there’s a VisionLink subscription that’s right for your operation. Ask your Cat® dealer about the options available.

Explore Visionlink

Get more details on the ways you can use VisionLink to control costs, improve operator performance, increase production and run a safer operation.

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Get the Answers Right on your phone with the CAT App

Wherever you use your smart phone, you can use the Cat App. It’s the fast, easy way to track your equipment and get real-time access to data and actionable insights.

Global Positioning System (GPS) Time Rollover Occurrence

Worksites around the world can generate incredible amounts of data. At Caterpillar, we understand the value of this data and utilize technology in many ways to help customers optimize their businesses every day.

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