VisionLink Productivity, Caterpillar’s online web platform, now includes Cat Grade and Compact, Operator Coaching and E-Ticketing.
The platform is designed to give managers insight into jobsite productivity and equipment utilization. The cloud-based application collects and summarizes data from any machine with a Cat Product Link device and subscription, ensuring fleets with mixed OEM equipment can be incorporated into one unified platform.
Cat Grade and Compact
VisionLink Productivity now incorporates Cat Grade 3D and Cat Compact data into its reporting platform. Leveraging Cat Grade Connectivity, the platform enables 3D design files and updates for seamless distributed to all machines on the jobsite, eliminating the need for USB uploads.
VisionLink Productivity also improves accuracy through GNSS corrections for position validation rather than installing a base station with high set-up costs for short projects.
Grade Connectivity also minimizes machine downtime by reducing the need to send a technician onsite to diagnose Grade related issues, improving overall jobsite productivity.
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Cat Compact summary dashboards show the work completed for each day and calculates fill volumes. Using the Cat Compaction Algorithm (CCA) or Landfill Compaction Algorithm (LCA), it will also show the per cent of covered area at target compaction. Landfill material compaction density can be viewed when operators enter weights per day.
Operator Coaching
Operator Coaching is a tool to help operators of all experience levels enhance their skills, efficiency and productivity. This includes two categories of operator coaching tips:Operating Efficiency and Machine Health.
During machine operation, the operator receives an onboard notification when an action with a corresponding tip is detected, putting them in the driver’s seat of their improvement journey. This helps to improve operational efficiency and increase machine longevity.
When paired with the offboard VisionLink Productivity, managers can remotely view the coaching tips their operators have activated. This helps site managers track improvements over time and 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 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.
VisionLink Productivity simplifies data management with user-friendly dashboards. These include a comprehensive jobsite summary and detailed insights with key performance indicators.
The platform analyzes standard telematics data, such as machine location, fuel burn and idle time, providing a clear overview of machine performance. For more in-depth analysis, advanced data from machines equipped with Cat Payload, Grade and Compact systems provides more job-specific details
