PLATE-WARNING 1163029 - Caterpillar

Vehicles equipped with Product Link Japan are equipped with wireless devices that use public wireless radio waves. Be sure to read and understand the following precautions for use of this system.Product Link Japan uses public wireless networks and cannot be used in areas where radio wave cannot be received.A machine may become inoperable if the antenna and corresponding equipment are removed or damaged. If the antenna or corresponding equipment need to be removed, consult with your Cat dealer.Persons with an implantable cardiac pacemaker or implantable defibrillator must not approach within 22 cm (8 inch) of the antenna that is installed at the rear of an operator seat as such devices can be negatively affected by the radio waves.Electronic devices can be negatively affected by radio waves. If electronic devices are used near this system, consult the manufacturer of the electronic device regarding the affects of radio waves on operation.This system consumes power even when the engine start switch is turned "OFF". If storing a machine for an extended period, make sure that the battery is fully charged and turn the power disconnect switch to OFF.
Your machine may be equipped with the Cat® Product Link Japan system.The Product Link Japan system is a remote management system in which machine information is automatically transmitted from a machine to a customers office.
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(A) Machine (equipped with Product Link Japan)
(B) Wireless network
(C) Product Link Japan Center Sever
(D) Internet
(E) Customers computer or similar device
(F) Cat dealer computer or similar device For machines equipped with a wireless device the Product Link Japan system will send information from the machine to the Product Link Japan Center. The transmitted information can then be monitored through the Caterpillar website using a computer or similar device that is connected to the Internet.Below is a list of items that can be monitored with the Product Link Japan system.
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Product Link Japan Functions
Operating Information Location information (latitude/longitude)
Accumulated operating time
Operating status by time period
Fuel level
Maintenance Information Engine coolant
Engine oil
Hydraulic oil
Travel drive oil
Swing drive oil
Water separator (primary fuel filter)
Secondary fuel filter
Fuel pump screen filter
Fuel tank cap
Engine oil filter
Pilot filter
Drain filter
Return filter
Attachment filter
Blowby gas filter
Ignition plug
Warnings Starting restrictions/Area warnings
Other warnings
Starting Restrictions Date conditions
Day of the week conditions
Time conditions
Area conditions Product Link Japan can also be used to specify and apply machine starting restrictions by using a personal computer or similar device that is connected to the Internet. Starting restrictions will prevent the engine from being started in accordance with the specified conditions. See your Cat dealer for additional information.A "Security System Operating" message will appear on the monitor when a starting restriction has prevented the engine from being started. Note: Starting restrictions can be temporarily canceled. Notify your site manager for more information or contact your Cat dealer.Note: A machine may become inoperable if the antenna and corresponding equipment are removed or damaged. Contact your Cat dealer if starting restrictions have been applied when starting restrictions have not been specified.