CAT® CONNECT TECHNOLOGY PRODUCT LINK

GENERATION SERIES
SPECIFICATION SHEET
CAT ® PRODUCT LINK ™
PLG601, PLG641, PLG641V2 NA AND PLG641V2 EU

The Cat® Product Link Generation hardware allows you to

collect, display and monitor your information in the digital
application of Remote Asset Monitoring (RAM) needed to
maximize the performance of your assets, proactively identify
issues that may affect your operations, and quickly respond to
any events that may occur.

Typical View of PL641V2

+ Data available includes:

+ Operational Status of the Asset

+ Faults and Alarms
+ Electrical Parameters
+ Engine Parameters
+ Fuel Consumption
+ Location
+ Fuel Level (limited to EP units)
+ Standby “Ready to Run” Status (limited to EP units)

+ Utilize the digital application of Remote Asset Monitoring (RAM) to:

+ Quickly monitor multiple assets in multiple locations

+ Obtain detailed information on an individual asset
+ Create alerts to provide information anytime, anywhere
+ Create custom user preferences to move efficiently from page to page

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Materials and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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 Detail View of PLG641 and PLG641V2

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 Detail View of PLG601

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Technical Specifications

Description PLG641, PLG641V2 NA, PLG641V2 EU PLG601

Ethernet 10/100/Mbit/s 10/100 Mbit/s

PLG641 PLG641V2 NA PLG641V2 EU

Five Band Quad Band 4G LTE Five Band 4G LTE

Network Frequencies 3G/UMTS(WCDMA/FDD): (FDD): 1900, 1700, (FDD): 2100, 1800, –
850/800, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz 850, 700 MHz 2600, 900, 800 MHz
Quad-Band GSM/GPRS: 850, 3G/GSM/GPRS: 3G/GSM/GPRS: 2100,
900, 1800, 1900 MHz 1900, 1700, 850 MHz 1800, 900 MHz

Antenna Connector Mobile SMA female –

GPS Built-in –

Antenna Connector GPS SMA female (active or passive antenna) –

USB Interface Micro USB, USB 2.0 Micro USB, USB 2.0

Relay Output (max 24, AC/DC,

1 1
1A)

2 (DI 1—LPM, DI2—

Digital Inputs (dry contact) 2 (DI 1—LPM, DI2—configurable) *
configurable) *

4 (all supporting 0-10 VDC

Analog Inputs
4 (all supporting 0-10 VDC or 0-20 mA and AI1/AI3 supporting PT 100) or 0-20 mA and AI1/AI3
(PT100, 0-10 VDC or 10-20 mA)
supporting PT 100)

RS232 (1.2 kbit/s to 115.2

Serial Port #1 RS232 (1.2 kbit/s to 115.2 bit/s)
bit/s)

RS485 (1.2 kbit/s to 115.2

Serial Port #2 RS485 (1.2 kbit/s to 115.2 bit/s)
bit/s)

CAN J1939 Port 4-pin terminal block 4-pin terminal block

Modbus-RTU, Modbus
Protocols Modbus-RTU, Modbus TCP, CAN J1939
TCP, CAN J1939

Wall mounting/DIN Rail** Yes/Yes Yes/Yes

Mechanical Dimensions (H x W
25.6 x 135 x 92 mm 25.6 x 135 x 92 mm
x D)

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Operating Temperature -40 to +65°C -40 to +65°C

Storage Temperature -45 to +85°C -45 to +85°C

5-95%, RH, non-

Humidity Range 5-95%, RH, non-condensing
condensing

Power Supply 9-32 VDC, 6W, LPS 9-32 VDC, 6W, LPS

Power Consumption (max at

4.5W 2.5W
24 VDC)

Certifications CE, RoHS, Telec, JATE, UL, FCC, IC, PTCRB, RCM CE, RoHS, UL

Housing Metal, IP20 Metal, IP20

*Digital input 1 +/- is a dedicated input used for triggering low power mode (LPM) on the device.
**with DIN rail mounting kit.

PLG RETROFIT KITS / PARTS

Kit / Part name Description Part Number(S) Contents

Product Link Generation • PLG 6 hardware

488-0991
PLG601 Installation Kit Series hardware • PLG mounting hardware
513-5967¹
Ethernet Connection • Wiring Harness

• PLG hardware
Product Link Generation • w/ stub antenna
Series hardware 488-0992 • w/ SIM card
PLG641 Installation Kit
Cellular Connection 513-5968 • PLG mounting hardware
Ethernet Connection • Wiring harness
• GPS antenna (1 M)

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 • Antenna w/ 1 M harness
• Mounting plate &
PLG641 External Antenna Antenna provides GPS and
499-0689 hardware
(Optional) cellular connection
NOTE: Extension cables sold
separately

Product Link Generation

Series hardware • 4G PLG hardware
PLG641V2 EU 569-3109
4G Cellular Connection
Ethernet Connection

Product Link Generation

Series hardware • 4G PLG hardware
PLG641V2 NA 569-3106
4G Cellular Connection
Ethernet Connection

• Installation hardware
Mounting hardware and
Field Installation Group 589-9127 • Relays
harness for field installation
• Harness

• Single extension cable

516-5946 (1.5m) NOTE: Two extensions
PLG641/PLG641V2 Antenna Extension cable for use with
491-9577 (3m) needed per antenna—1 for
Extension Cable (Optional) PLG641 external antenna
491-9578 (5m) GPS & 1 for cellular / satellite
connections

PLG641V2 Dual Mode Antenna provides GPS and • Hard Mount Antenna
588-9248
External Antenna (Optional) cellular or satellite connection Option

PLG641V2 Dual Mode Antenna provides GPS and • Adhesive Mount Antenna
589-91358
External Antenna (Optional) cellular or satellite connection Option

4G SIM Card 4G AT&T SIM Card 517-0590 • 4G SIM Card

¹Required for Australia, Canada, Philippines, and New Zealand

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