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Special Instruction

Installation Procedure for the Product Link

PL161

Installation Procedure for the Product Link

PL161

System

Introduction

This Special Instruction will provide instructions for installing the Product

Link

PL161 Asset Tracker.

The PL161 is part of a remote monitoring solution that enable efficient and effective

equipment management. In coordination with a mobile device application, the PL161

transmits its information via a cellular GSM communications network to the

Telematics Back Office for use with VisionLink®.

The PL161 provides basic asset tracking with GPS location reporting when in range

of a mobile device with the Cat TrackIt application installed and enabled.

Product Link

Device

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Figure1:PL161

PL161 Bluetooth Device

The PL161 is a Bluetooth device that sends data to VisionLink® over a cellular

network using a mobile device with the Cat TrackIt application installed and enabled.

The PL161 has an internal antenna for the transmission of the devices information to

the mobile device.

Summary of content (6 pages)

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Special Instruction Installation Procedure for the Product Link® PL161 Installation Procedure for the Product Link® PL161 System Introduction This Special Instruction will provide instructions for installing the Product Link® PL161 Asset Tracker. The PL161 is part of a remote monitoring solution that enable efficient and effective equipment management.
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Important Safety Information Work safely. Most accidents that involve product operation, maintenance, and repair are caused by failure to observe basic safety rules or precautions. An accident can often be avoided by recognizing potentially hazardous situations before an accident occurs. A person must be alert to potential hazards. This person must also have the necessary training, skills, and tools to perform these functions properly.
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Required Parts for PL161 System Quantity Part# Description 1 1 2 2 1 1 503‐2958 505‐1738 8T‐0267 9X‐8256 433‐9728 433‐9730 Cont Gp Plate Bolt Washer ‐ Hard Film Film Table 1 Record the Registration Information Dealer Registration Before the PL161 is mounted on the equipment, record all the information that will be needed to subscribe services in the "Dealer Services Portal" (DSP). Note: The information needed to subscribe services to the equipment is on the label located on the bottom of the device.
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Mounting the PL161 Read all instructions prior to installing the hardware. FCC Notice This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Industry Canada Notice to Users This device complies with Industry Canada license- exempt RSS standard(s).
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      The maximum torque for the mounting bolts is 12 N·m (as per 1E0279B). Do not mount on a cantilever Do not mount on a flexible surface Must be mounted on a flat surface Place the PL161 in an area that is easily accessible and can be serviced in a reasonable amount of time. Place the PL161 in an area and with an orientation that it is not used as a "boot step" or a "fulcrum point".
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1. Record all the data needed to subscribe services in the "DSP" before mounting the Product Link device. Refer to "Record the Registration Information". 2. Remove the strip of protective plastic from one side of each adhesive strip. 3. Apply one piece of adhesive tape to each side of the back of the PL161. 4. Remove the remaining strip of protective plastic from each of the adhesive strips. 5. Firmly press the radio down on the mounting surface.