Overview
Cellular Connectivity for Cat® Grade with 3D
Cat® Grade Connectivity, designed specifically for Cat® Grade with 3D, uses machine telematics to connect to Virtual Reference Station (VRS) networks without the need for additional hardware. Associated subscriptions are required.
Benefits
SIMPLE SETUP
The Cat® Grade Connectivity subscription adds internet access via cellular connection for Cat® Grade 3D Control using Product Link on existing machinery or hardware.
INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY
Cat® Grade Connectivity can eliminate the need for additional base stations to achieve high accuracy grade finishing and reduce cycle times.
MAINTAIN CONTROL
The subscription allows for central site design sharing for easy productivity data management between machines.
Features At A Glance
- Cat® Grade Connectivity can replace the need for additional hardware for cellular connectivity.
- Use on a wide range of excavators, dozers, scrapers, motor graders, pavers, and cold planers equipped with Cat® Grade with 3D.
- Upload productivity data to VisionLink® 3D using Trimble Works Manager (additional subscription required) to share site design files without the need for external USB drives.
- Cat® Grade Connectivity is available in select countries and optimal for use in areas with cellular coverage. Additional base station may be required for areas with low coverage. Consult your Cat® dealer for more information.
- Cat® Grade Connectivity is an upgrade subscription for Cat® Grade with 3D on a wide range of excavators, dozers, scrapers, motor graders, pavers, and cold planers.
- The subscription adds cellular connectivity to individual machines for easy connection to Virtual Reference Station (VRS) networks.
- The cellular service provides internet connection for correction services and/or 2-way data.
- Cat® Grade Connectivity effectively eliminates the need for additional base stations on any job site within a cellular network. Additional base stations may be required for areas without coverage.
- Cat® Grade Connectivity works on machines equipped with updated Grade with 3D software and Product Link software from the factory or installed afterwards.
- The subscription can be retrofitted on all brands of equipment – ideal for mixed fleet use.
- Install on multiple machines to easily manage Cat® Grade performance across an entire fleet.
- Cat® Grade Connectivity can replace other hardware for cellular connection.
- Cat® Grade Connectivity requires two additional subscriptions to Cat® Essentials Hourly and Trimble Works Manager to enable cellular connection.
- The subscription includes 1 GB of data per month per machine. If monthly data usage rate exceeds 1 GB, additional hardware is required.