Milton CAT D8T Tier 4 Interim-Stage IIIB - Manual (Page 9)

Cat Product Link
Remote monitoring with Product Link improves overall fleet
management effectiveness. Product Link is deeply integrated
into machine systems. Events and diagnostic codes, as well
as hours, fuel, idle time and other detailed information are
transmitted to a secure web based application, VisionLink™.
VisionLink includes powerful tools to convey information to
users and dealers, including mapping, working and idle time,
fuel level and more.
Cat Grade Control (Available mid-2011)
Cat Grade Control is an option that integrates traditional
machine control and guidance with machine hardware and
software to help improve productivity, usability, reliability
and value.
Factory integrated harnesses and sensors allow for real-time
blade tip positioning and offer protection from harsh working
environments. Cat Grade Control is a chassis mounted system
that moves the traditional blade edge positioning technology
to the top of the cab. This first-of-its-kind design helps reduce
receiver damage, enhances visibility for the operator and
eliminates a receiver/antennae, masts and cables. The chassis
mounted design also allows for accurate “track mapping,”
enabling the machine to map job site progress without
additional personnel on the ground.
Cat Grade Control software is enhanced to automatically
guide the blade to the desired design contours. Integrated with
AutoCarry, it also senses and controls the load of the blade
for improved performance and efficiency in high production
dozing applications.
AutoCarry™ – Automates blade lift control to maintain a
desired blade load, improve job consistency and to reduce
operator fatigue. Works seamlessly with Cat Grade Control
and Auto Blade Assist. This new generation in integrated
machine control and guidance makes the track-type tractor
not only a grading machine, but a high productivity solution.
Automatic Ripper Control – Assists the operator by automatically
controlling ripper depth based on track slip. This helps
operators be more productive, as well as reduces wear
and tear on the machine.
Auto Blade Assist – Automates blade pitch and lift control
during a typical dozing cycle to help reduce operator fatigue.
Functionality varies depending on the components and
software installed on the machine and can be operated in
conjunction with AutoCarry.
Grade Protection – Operating mode that prevents blade tips
from going below the site design plan. Grade Protection
overrides/blocks manual commands when necessary to limit
blade travel, offering operators added confidence.
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