He said if there are any intermittent problems with electronics, the machine will not operate. “We've been very intentional about our design and have done quite a bit of field following and internal work to make sure safety is number one.” “I think as we move more and more into automation and things like that, customers will become more likely to use it, if needed, from a safety perspective,” Furr said. He noted that Cat was intentional about making sure that functional safety was a big piece of Cat Command. “We've got safety built in all the way around, whether it be in the console version or the Cat Command station.” "From a safety perspective, we have built-in safeguards with these so if you were to even tilt the console 45 degrees, the machine would automatically cut off,” Furr said. Integrated with the machine electronics, users retain the same control as they would operating inside the cab. The console provides access to all dozer functions and supports operator assist technologies. The over-the-shoulder Command console provides line-of-sight machine control from up to 437 yards (1,312 feet) away. The Cat Command components are fully integrated with the machine's electronic and hydraulic systems.Ĭat Command removes operators from the cab and gives them the ability to operate the machine using either a line-of-sight, over-the-shoulder remote console, or a non-line-of-sight station. CaterpillarĬat D1-D3 dozers now come remote ready from the factory dealers can quickly install the remaining components in the field. Using the Cat Command station, operators can now operate D1, D2 or D3 dozers. Furr said operators must opt-in enablement as the default for AutoCarry is off and once enabled remains in standby mode until the blade is fully loaded and then automatically engages. AutoCarry now automatically engages without the need for Slope Assist or Grade 3D automatics to activate. Lastly, Furr said AutoCarry, in conjunction with the other operator assist functions, automates blade lift and is designed to get more consistent blade loads on each pass and reduce track slip. The operator-selected low slip mode substantially limits track slip in applications sensitive to any minor track slip like material spreading on top of a liner. He said this is generally the recommended mode for most applications. Furr said the default normal mode automatically limits non-productive track slip when pushing heavy blade loads. With two operating modes, normal and low slip, Low Slip Traction Control automatically prevents excessive track slip. Automatically compensating for ground conditions, this monitors both machine load and track slippage and provides feedback to the operator on the current load compared to maximum pushing capacity. Furr said this is beneficial for novice operators as a training tool and experienced operators as a reference to confirm they are maximizing the machine's capabilities. The feature combines blade and chassis accelerometers with an advanced control algorithm to automatically make minor blade raise, lower and left/right tilt commands to compensate for machine movement, resulting in a smoother surface.Īlso, the Blade Load Monitor provides real-time feedback on the current load versus the target machine load to fully utilize machine capacity. “It automatically allows workers behind the scenes to create smooth surfaces with less effort," Furr said.
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