Equipment Management Cat PL161 Attachment Tracker

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Cat PL161 Attachment Tracker
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Overview

Attachment Tracking And Management Simplified

The Cat PL161 Attachment Tracker is the most advanced OEM integrated solution for attachment tracking. The PL161 mounts easily to your attachments or anything else you want to track.

Benefits

Track Location

View the location of attachments across multiple work sites, and reduce the number of lost attachments.

Track Utilization

Track the working hours per attachment to help predict the need for tool maintenance or replacement of wear parts.

Easy To Integrate

The PL161 can be mounted to any asset brand or type, and integrates with Cat mobile and online applications to view location and tracking details.

Features At A Glance

Attachment Tracking Made Easy

The PL161 can be mounted to any asset brand.
View the location of your attachments across multiple work sites.
Reduce misplacement or theft of attachments by setting up jobsite boundaries (geofences).
Track working hours per attachment to help predict the need for replacement wear parts or to replace the attachment itself.
The PL161’s compact size allows you to collect data about your attachment without interfering with the work it is doing.
View and track your attachments through your PC’s internet browser or mobile device.
The PL161 comes pre-installed on many Cat attachments for excavators.*

* Availability may vary by region, consult your Cat dealer for details.

Rugged and Reliable

The PL161 is designed to be extremely rugged and maintenance-free to allow for installation in locations on assets that are exposed to harsh work environments.
The PL161 is battery powered for up to two years, and communicates via Bluetooth® low energy technology.
The PL161’s firmware is pre-configured and installed.

Work Tool Recognition

Save more time with the work tool recognition feature available on select track excavator and large wheel loader models.*
A simple shake of the attached tool confirms its identity and ensures all the attachment settings (pressure, flow, and dimensions) are correct so you can work quickly and efficiently.
Many excavator models (GC & GX excluded) feature work tool profiles that automatically import attachment settings into Cat Grade, Cat E-fence, and more.

* Availability may vary by region, consult your Cat dealer for details.

How It Works

The PL161 sends a signal to the Bluetooth® receiver or PL542 on the machine.
Location updates are sent to the VisionLink® using cellular and satellite connectivity for full fleet management capability.