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Caterpillar Document
August 2017
Operation and
Maintenance
Manual
Product Link™ PLE601, PL641, PL631,
PL542, PL240, PL241, PL141, PL131,
PL161, and G0100 Systems
PL6 1-UP (Machine Control
& Guidance Products)
PL2 1-UP (Machine Control
& Guidance Products)
PL1 1-UP (Machine Control
& Guidance Products)
PL5 1-UP (Machine Control
& Guidance Products)
SAFETY.CAT.COM
i06558969
In the United States, the maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and
systems may be performed by any repair establishment or individual of the owner's choosing.
SEBU8832-12 3
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Foreword ........................................................... 4
Safety Section
Operation Section
Operation......................................................... 24
Index Section
Index................................................................ 27
4 SEBU8832-12
Foreword
Foreword
Literature Information
This manual should be stored in the operator's
compartment in the literature holder or seat back
literature storage area.
This manual contains safety information, operation
instructions, and maintenance recommendations.
Some photographs or illustrations in this publication
show details or attachments that can be different
from your product.
Continuing improvement and advancement of
product design might have caused changes to your
product which are not included in this publication.
Read, study and keep this manual with the product.
Whenever a question arises regarding your product,
or this publication, please consult your Cat dealer for
the latest available information.
Safety
The safety section lists basic safety precautions. In
addition, this section identifies the text and locations
of warning signs and labels used on the machine.
Operation
The operation section is a reference for the new
operator and a refresher for the experienced
operator. This section includes a discussion of
gauges, switches, product controls, attachment
controls, and programming information.
Photographs and illustrations guide the operator
through correct procedures of checking, starting,
operating and stopping the product.
Operating techniques outlined in this publication are
basic. Skill and techniques develop as the operator
gains knowledge of the product and its capabilities.
Maintenance
The maintenance section is a guide to equipment
care.
SEBU8832-12 5
Safety Section
Safety Signs and Labels
Safety Section
i07048748
Note: If no radio disable switch is installed and the Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual,
equipment will be operating near a blast zone, a radio SEBU8832, “Operation” and the Operation and
disable switch may be installed. The switch will allow Maintenance Manual, SEBU8832, “Regulatory
the Caterpillar Product Link communication device to Compliance” section for additional information.
be shut off by the operator from the equipment
control panel. Refer to Special Instruction, i05951990
REHS7339, Special Instruction, REHS8850, Special
Instruction, REHS9111, Special Instruction, General Hazard Information
SEHS0377, and Special Instruction, REHS9757 for
more details and installation instructions. SMCS Code: 7606
Other Films
The film in Illustration 2 can be found in a location Do not operate or work on this equipment unless
such as the dash or control panel. The warning film is you have read and understand the instructions
clearly visible to the operator during the normal and warnings in the Operation and Maintenance
operation of the equipment. Manuals. Failure to follow the instructions or
heed the warnings could result in injury or death.
Contact your Caterpillar dealer for replacement
manuals. Proper care is your responsibility.
Foreword
This document is a supplement to the Operation and
Maintenance Manual for the equipment. Permanently
attach this document to the Operation and
Maintenance Manual for the equipment.
Introduction
This document provides information about the
operation of the Caterpillar Product Link
communication device .
Operation of the equipment and the maintenance of
the equipment must not occur unless the instructions
and warnings in the Operation and Maintenance
Manual for the equipment have been read and the
instructions and the warnings are understood. The
Illustration 2 g03356733 contents of this document must be understood before
the equipment that is equipped with the Caterpillar
The film in Illustration 2 is intended to inform the Product Link communication device is operated.
operator that the equipment is equipped with a
wireless transmitting device. Accordingly, data
concerning this equipment, the condition of the
equipment, and the operation of the equipment is
being transmitted by the Caterpillar Product Link
communication device to Caterpillar and is
communicated to customers and Caterpillar dealers
by the user interface. The data is used to serve the
customer better and to improve upon Caterpillar
products and services. Transmission of information
using a Caterpillar Product Link communication
device is subject to legal requirements that may vary
from location to location.
SEBU8832-12 7
Product Information Section
Identification Information
• This device may not cause harmful interference. This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part
• This device must accept any interference 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to
received, including interference that may cause provide reasonable protection against harmful
undesired operation. interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
This equipment has been tested and found to comply frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
with limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to interference to radio communications. However,
provide reasonable protection against harmful there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
interference in a residential installation. This in a particular installation. If this equipment does
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio cause harmful interference to radio or television
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in reception, which can be determined by turning the
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
interference to radio communications. However, correct the interference by one or more of the
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur following measures:
in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to • Increase the separation between the equipment
correct the interference by one or more of the and receiver
following measures:
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna different from that to which the receiver is
connected
• Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/tv
technician for help
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is Changes or modifications to this device without the
connected express approval of Caterpillar may void the users
authority to use this device.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/tv
technician for help Industry Canada Notice to Users
Changes or modifications to this device without the This device complies with Industry Canadas license
express approval of Caterpillar may void the users exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following
authority to use this device. two conditions:
Industry Canada Notice to Users • This device may not cause interference
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause undesired
• This device may not cause interference operation of the device.
• This device must accept any interference, EU Notice to Users
including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device. The PL631 has been so constructed that it can be
operated in Belgium without infringing applicable
PL631 Radio Notices requirements on the use of their radio spectrum.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part with FCC Part 22, Part 24, and with limits for a Class
15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
provide reasonable protection against harmful These limits are designed to provide reasonable
interference in a residential installation. This protection against harmful interference in a
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio residential installation. This equipment generates,
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful not installed and used in accordance with the
interference to radio communications. However, instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur communications. However, there is no guarantee that
in a particular installation. If this equipment does interference will not occur in a particular installation.
cause harmful interference to radio or television If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
reception, which can be determined by turning the radio or television reception, which can be
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
correct the interference by one or more of the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
following measures: by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment • Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver and receiver
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is different from that to which the receiver is
connected connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/tv • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/tv
technician for help technician for help
Changes or modifications to this device without the Changes or modifications to this device without the
express approval of Caterpillar may void the users express approval of Caterpillar may void the users
authority to use this device. authority to use this device.
PL240 Certification Markings This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part
15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
EU Notice to Users
Illustration 3 g06159202
The PL241 has been so constructed that it can be
operated in Belgium without infringing applicable
PL241 Radio Notices requirements on the use of their radio spectrum.
Industry Canada Notice to Users This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part
This device complies with Industry Canadas license 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to
exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following provide reasonable protection against harmful
two conditions: interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
• This device may not cause interference frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
• This device must accept any interference, interference to radio communications. However,
including interference that may cause undesired there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
operation of the device. in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the
EU Notice to Users equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the
The PL131 has been so constructed that it can be following measures:
operated in Belgium without infringing applicable
requirements on the use of their radio spectrum. • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
EU Notice to Users
The PL161 has been so constructed that it can be
operated in Belgium without infringing applicable
requirements on the use of their radio spectrum.
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Declaration of Conformity
SMCS Code: 7606
SEBU8832-12 15
Product Information Section
Declaration of Conformity
This Declaration of Conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer.
CATERPILLAR INC
100 N.E. Adams Street
Peoria, IL 61629
USA
hereby declares that the product, object of this description:
Directive 2014/53/EU
Directive 2011/65/EU
Directive 2014/30/EU
Conformity is shown by compliance with the applicable requirements of the following documents:
Conformity Assessment Procedure: ___X___ Annex II, _______ Annex III, _______Annex IV
Illustration 4 g06220514
This Declaration of Conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer.
CATERPILLAR INC
100 N.E. Adams Street
Peoria, IL 61629
USA
hereby declares that the product, object of this description:
Directive 2014/53/EU
Directive 2011/65/EU
Conformity is shown by compliance with the applicable requirements of the following documents:
(continued)
SEBU8832-12 17
Product Information Section
Declaration of Conformity
(Table 2, contd)
Conformity Assessment Procedure: ___X___ Annex II, _______ Annex III, _______Annex IV
Illustration 5 g06220514
This Declaration of Conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer.
CATERPILLAR INC
(continued)
18 SEBU8832-12
Product Information Section
Declaration of Conformity
(Table 3, contd)
100 N.E. Adams Street
Peoria, IL 61629
USA
hereby declares that the product, object of this description:
Directive 2014/53/EU
Directive 2011/65/EU
Conformity is shown by compliance with the applicable requirements of the following documents:
Conformity Assessment Procedure: ___X___ Annex II, _______ Annex III, _______Annex IV
Illustration 6 g06238594
This Declaration of Conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer.
CATERPILLAR INC
100 N.E. Adams Street
Peoria, IL 61629
USA
hereby declares that the product, object of this description:
Directive 2014/53/EU
Directive 2011/65/EU
Directive 2014/30/EU
Conformity is shown by compliance with the applicable requirements of the following documents:
Conformity Assessment Procedure: ___X___ Annex II, _______ Annex III, _______Annex IV
(continued)
20 SEBU8832-12
Product Information Section
Declaration of Conformity
(Table 4, contd)
EMC (Sec 3.1b) EN 301 489–1 V2.1.1
Illustration 7 g06220514
This Declaration of Conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer.
CATERPILLAR INC
100 N.E. Adams Street
Peoria, IL 61629
(continued)
SEBU8832-12 21
Product Information Section
Declaration of Conformity
(Table 5, contd)
USA
hereby declares that the product, object of this description:
Directive 2014/53/EU
Directive 2011/65/EU
Conformity is shown by compliance with the applicable requirements of the following documents:
Conformity Assessment Procedure: ___X___ Annex II, _______ Annex III, _______Annex IV
Illustration 8 g06238594
This Declaration of Conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer.
CATERPILLAR INC
100 N.E. Adams Street
Peoria, IL 61629
USA
hereby declares that the product, object of this description:
Directive 2014/53/EU
Directive 2011/65/EU
Conformity is shown by compliance with the applicable requirements of the following documents:
Conformity Assessment Procedure: ___X___ Annex II, _______ Annex III, _______Annex IV
(continued)
SEBU8832-12 23
Product Information Section
Declaration of Conformity
(Table 6, contd)
EN 62311:2008
EMC (Sec 3.1b): EN 301 489-1 V2.1.1
Illustration 9 g06238594
24 SEBU8832-12
Operation Section
Operation
Note: The Product Link PL161 does not support two- This equipment is equipped with a Cat® Product
way communication. Link communication device. When electric deto-
nators are being used for blasting operations, ra-
Note: All Product Link devices must be located more dio frequency devices can cause interference
than 200 mm (7.874 inch) from the machine operator with electric detonators for blasting operations
to comply with FCC Regulations for RF human body which can result in serious injury or death. The
safety. Product Link communication device should be
deactivated within the distance mandated under
all applicable national or local regulatory require-
Data Broadcasts ments. In the absence of any regulatory require-
ments Caterpillar recommends the end user
Data concerning this equipment, the condition of the
perform their own risk assessment to determine
equipment, and the operation of the equipment is
safe operating distance.
being transmitted by the Caterpillar Product Link
communication device to Caterpillar and is
communicated to customers and Caterpillar dealers
Note: If using the previous version of Product Link
by the user interface. The data is used to serve the
customer better and to improve upon Caterpillar radios (PL121SR, 522, 523, 420, or 421) refer to
products and services. The information transmitted blast site requirements as stated in Operation and
may include: equipment serial number, equipment Maintenance Manual, SEBU8142, “Product Link -
location, and operational data, including but not 121SR/321SR/420/421/522/523”.
limited to: fault codes, emissions data, fuel usage,
If required, the following are suggested methods to
service meter hours, software, and hardware version
numbers and installed attachments. disable the Caterpillar Product Link communication
device:
Caterpillar and/or Cat dealers may use this
information for various purposes. Refer to the • Turn theProduct Link radio disable switch to the
following list for possible uses: OFF position.
• Providing services to the customer and/or the • Disconnect the Caterpillar Product Link
equipment communication device from the main power
source. This action is performed by disconnecting
• Checking or maintaining Product Link system the wiring harness at the Product Link radio.
SEBU8832-12 25
Operation Section
System Overview
• To turn off the PL141 or PL131 push the power (Table 7, contd)
button or remove the internal battery. 824 MHz - 849 MHz
• The PL161 cannot be turned off. If necessary, 880 MHZ - 915 MHz
remove the PL161 from the equipment. 1710 MHz - 1755
MHz
• The PL542 contains an internal battery that cannot
0.5W typical, 2W
be turned OFF manually. If necessary remove the PL542 1850 MHz - 1910
MHz max
PL542 from the equipment.
1920 MHz - 1980
Note: If no radio disable switch is installed and the MHz
equipment will be operating near a blast zone, a
Product Link radio disable switch may be installed on 2110 MHz - 2170
the equipment. The switch will allow the Caterpillar MHz
Product Link communication device to be shut off by 824 MHz - 849 MHz
the operator from the equipment control panel. Refer
880 MHZ - 915 MHz
to Special Instruction, REHS7339, Special
Instruction, REHS8850, Special Instruction, 1710 MHz - 1755
SEHS0377, and Special Instruction, REHS9111 for MHz
more details and installation instructions. 1850 MHz - 1910 0.5W typical, 2W
PL240
MHz max
The following Caterpillar Product Link communication
device specifications are provided to aid in 1920 MHz - 1980
conducting any related hazard assessment and to MHz
ensure compliance with all local regulations:
2110 MHz - 2170
Table 7 MHz
Radio Transmitter Specifications 824 MHz - 849 MHz
Radio Model Transmitter Fre- 880 MHZ - 915 MHz
Transmitter Power
(Maximum) quency Range
1710 MHz - 1755
824 MHz - 849 MHz MHz
880 MHZ - 915 MHz 1850 MHz - 1910 0.5W typical, 2W
PL241
MHz max
1710 MHz - 1755
MHz 1920 MHz - 1980
PL640 0.5W typical, 2W MHz
1850 MHz - 1910
G0100 MHz max 2110 MHz - 2170
MHz
1920 MHz - 1980
MHz 824 MHz - 849 MHz
2110 MHz - 2170 880 MHZ - 915 MHz
MHz
1710 MHz - 1755
824 MHz - 849 MHz MHz
880 MHZ - 915 MHz 1850 MHz - 1910 0.5W typical, 2W
PL141
MHz max
1710 MHz - 1755
MHz 1920 MHz - 1980
0.5W typical, 2W MHz
PL641 1850 MHz - 1910
MHz max 2110 MHz - 2170
MHz
1920 MHz - 1980
MHz 1616 MHz - 1626.5 1.2W Typical, 1.5W
PL131
MHz max
2110 MHz - 2170
MHz PL161 2.4 GHz - 2.48 GHz 2.5 mW
1616 MHz - 1626.5
PL631 5.1W max
MHz
(continued)
26 SEBU8832-12
Operation Section
System Overview
Table 8
Radio Transmitter Specifications — Russia Specific
PL631
467-4162,
1621.35 MHz -
463-1177, 2.16 dBW
1626.5 MHz
455-5564,
442-7199
Index
D P
Declaration of Conformity................................ 14 Product Information Section.............................. 7
European Union EU Declaration of Conformity
PL161......................................................... 15 R
European Union EU Declaration of Conformity
PL240......................................................... 16 Regulatory Compliance..................................... 7
European Union EU Declaration of Conformity EU Notice to Users ...................................... 14
PL241......................................................... 17 G0100 Radio Notices .................................... 7
European Union EU Declaration of Conformity PL131 Radio Notices ................................... 12
PL542......................................................... 19 PL141 Radio Notices ....................................11
European Union EU Declaration of Conformity PL161 Radio Notices ................................... 13
PL631......................................................... 20 PL240 Radio Notices ................................... 10
European Union EU Declaration of Conformity PL241 Radio Notices ....................................11
PL641......................................................... 22 PL542 Radio Notices ..................................... 9
PL631 Radio Notices ..................................... 8
PL641 Radio Notices ..................................... 8
F
PLE601 Network Manager Notices ............. 14
Foreword ........................................................... 4
Literature Information .................................... 4 S
Maintenance .................................................. 4
Operation ....................................................... 4 Safety Section ................................................... 5
Safety............................................................. 4 Safety Signs and Labels.................................... 5
Other Films .................................................... 6
Safety Messages ........................................... 5
G
System Overview ............................................ 24
General Hazard Information.............................. 6 Data Broadcasts .......................................... 24
Foreword........................................................ 6 Operation in a Blast Site for Product Link
Introduction .................................................... 6 Radios ........................................................ 24
I T
Identification Information ................................... 7 Table of Contents .............................................. 3
Important Safety Information............................. 2
M
Manufacturing Information ................................ 7
Actions In Case of Technical Failures ........... 7
Date of Manufacture ...................................... 7
Name of the EAC Importer and the
Manufacture ................................................. 7
Term and Conditions of Storage and
Transportation.............................................. 7
O
Operation......................................................... 24
Operation Section............................................ 24
Product and Dealer Information
Note: For product identification plate locations, see the section “Product Identification Information” in the Operation
and Maintenance Manual.
Delivery Date:
Product Information
Model:
Attachment Information:
Dealer Information
Name: Branch:
Address:
Sales:
Parts:
Service:
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