Caterpillar has updated its online web platform, VisionLink Productivity, with three new features
Caterpillar (Cat) has introduced Cat Grade and Compact, Operator Coaching and E-Ticketing as new features for its VisionLink Productivity online web platform.
Designed to give managers insights into jobsite productivity and equipment utilisation, the cloud-based application summarises data from any subscribed machine equipped with a Cat Product Link device. Cat says this allows fleets with mixed OEM equipment to be incorporated into one unified platform.
VisionLink Productivity analyses standard telematics data, such as machine location, fuel burn and idle time – providing an overview of machine performance.
Cat Grade and Compact
Leveraging Cat Grade connectivity, the VisionLink Productivity system now enables 3D design files and updates to be distributed to all machines at the jobsite – eliminating the need for USB uploads.
The platform’s accuracy is increased further with global navigation satellite system (GNSS) corrections for position validation. Cat says GNSS is an alternative to installing a base station, that has high set-up costs for short projects.
Grade Connectivity also reduces the need to send a technician onsite to diagnose Grade related issues – improving productivity and machine downtime.
Cat Compact summary dashboards show the amount of work completed for each day and calculate the fill volume. Using the Cat Compaction Algorithm (CCA) or Landfill Compaction Algorithm (LCA), it will also show the percentage of covered area at target compaction. Landfill material compaction density can be viewed when operators enter weights per day data.
Operator Coaching
This tool helps operators of all experience levels enhance their skills, efficiency and productivity, Cat says. Two categories of operator coaching tips are tracked – Operating Efficiency and Machine Health.
During machine operation, the operator will receive an onboard notification when an action with a corresponding tip is detected. This helps to improve their operational efficiency and increase machine longevity.
When paired with the offboard VisionLink Productivity, managers can remotely view what coaching tips their operators have activated – enabling site managers to track improvements over time.
Site managers can also use this to focus training on areas specific to the operator’s needs and overall operations. Dashboards, lists and maps allow quick views of each coaching tip’s count, time and location.
Cat Payload E-Ticketing
The new E-Ticketing feature eliminates the need for manual or printed tickets generated by onboard Cat Payload systems.
Key personnel can now receive an electronic copy of the tickets via email, including detailed information on individual buckets, total payload, truck, and material type.
Tickets can be quickly recalled using ID, number or filtering based on material type or truck name.
Key performance indicators tracked by E-Ticketing include ticket count, average truck rate, pass count per ticket and total ticket payload.