Overview

Wheel loaders operating in mining and quarry & aggregates applications face a number of potentially dangerous areas, such as high walls, stockpiles, steep slopes, unstable surfaces and areas where there are hazardous materials or the possibility of falling debris. Cat® Command for loading on Wheel Loaders is a line-of-sight remote control system which removes users from potentially hazardous situations. Command for loading uses wireless technology and on-board electronic systems to allow the machines to be controlled without an operator in the cab.

Benefits & Features

HELP WITH HAZARDOUS WORK

• Reduces operator safety risks such as high wall collapse, machine rollover or fall.
• Decreases potential for injury from slips, trips and falls when climbing on and off machine.
• Includes multiple, redundant safety features to stop all motion of machine if a stop switch is pressed, wireless communications are lost, a severe fault is detected or the command console is tilted more than 60 degrees from normal operating position.
• Prevents accidental activation with command console that is unique to each machine system.
• Prevents coasting in neutral thanks to auto hold feature.

Efficient Operations

• Simple installation procedures provide step-by-step instructions to quickly and efficiently implement the system with minimal machine downtime.
• By utilizing the machine's existing hydraulic valves and electronic harnessing, reliability is greatly increased over non-integrated systems.
• Quick system response and fine modulation of controls are enabled through comprehensive machine integration of the electronic and hydraulic systems.
• Commands from the command console are sent directly to the engine and implement electronics via a dedicated radio, reducing delays.
• The system allows complete control with access to advanced features offered on Cat machines such as Autodig, an optional feature that increases productivity.

EASY-TO-USE CONSOLE

• Fully functional command console contains basic machine functions such as start-up/shutdown, gear selection, rack/dump and lift/lower are easily accessed through the ergonomic layout of console controls.
• Critical machine and system status information is also delivered through the command console.
• LED indicator lights and display show the user the gear selection, temperatures, operational mode, faults, systems status, and low battery warning.
• Integration of Caterpillar electronics enables the activation of several safety features to ensure the user is in control of the machine at all times.
• Command console allows for line-of-sight control up to 400 meteres (437 yards).
• The 3.85 kg (8.5 lb) command console has been designed to enable the user to work an entire shift comfortably.