COVER-PLATE 4704133 - Caterpillar

Data Broadcasts
Machine data about the machine condition and operation is being transmitted by Product Link to Caterpillar and/or Cat dealers. The data is used to serve the customer and to improve Caterpillar products and services. The information that is transmitted may include the following data: machine serial number, location of the machine, fault codes, emissions data, fuel usage, service meter hours, version numbers for software and hardware and installed attachments.Caterpillar and/or Cat dealers may use this information for various purposes: providing services to the customer and/or the machine, checking or maintaining Product Link equipment, monitoring the machine health or performance, helping to maintain the machine, improving the machine efficiency, evaluating or improving Caterpillar products and services, complying with legal requirements and valid court orders, performing market research and offering the customer new products and services.Caterpillar may share some or all the collected information with Caterpillar affiliated companies, dealers, and authorized representatives. Caterpillar will not sell or rent collected information to any other third party and will exercise reasonable efforts to keep the information secure. Caterpillar recognizes and respects customer privacy. For more information, please contact your local Cat dealer.Product Link in Some Regions
Another version of the Cat Product Link allows two-way communication between the machine and a remote user by using cellular technology. Data is transmitted from the machine in a manner like the text messaging of cell phones.Disable Operation in a Blast Site for all Product Link
Note: If the machine is required to work within 12 m (40 ft) of a blast site, then the Product Link must be disabled.Blast Site
The area where explosive material is handled during loading of blast holes, including 50 feet (15.2 m) in all directions from the perimeter formed by loaded holes. A minimum of 30 feet (9.1 m) may replace the 50 feet (15.2 m) requirement if the perimeter of loaded holes is marked and separated from nonblast site areas by a barrier. The 50 feet (15.2 m) or 30 feet (9.1 m) distance requirements, as applicable, shall apply in all directions along the full depth of the blast hole. In underground mines, at least 15 feet (4.6 m) of a solid rib, pillar, or broken rock can be substituted for the 50 foot (15.2 m) distance.Information for the initial installation of the Product Link PL631 is available in Special Instruction, REHS2365, "Installation Guide for the Product Link PL631".Operation, configuration, and troubleshooting information for the Product Link PL631 can be found in System Operation Troubleshooting Testing and Adjusting, RENR7911.Disconnecting Product Link
You may disconnect the Product Link module from the main power source by disconnecting the wiring harness at the Product Link module.The following Product Link PL631 specifications are provided to aid in any related hazard assessment and to ensure compliance with all local regulations:
The transmit power rating for the Product Link PL631 transmitter is 7 to10 w
The operating transmit frequency range for the Product Link PL631 module is 1616 MHz to 1626.5 MHz.Consult your Cat dealer if there are any questions.Regulatory