The PL542 is a cellular device that when paired with a compatible machine records and sends information to be viewed in VisionLink or my.cat.com. Inside are some quick instructions to help you become acquainted with your brand new PL542. Plug-in, register and enjoy.

1. FINDThe service port for the intended machine

2. CONNECTThe PL542 to the machine and start the engine

3. IDENTIFYWhat information the device will provide using the LEDslocated on the front of the device

4. REGISTERThe device using Cat Activate or contact your localdealer.

ORANGE, YELLOW & WHITE LED:Blinking Leds= SearchingSolid Leds= ConnectedOff (White LED only) = Not Configured

BLUE LED:Can be used to determine the information available from the machine. THE BLUE LED SHOULD BE MONITORED WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING.

BLUE LED OFF:No data link traffic.

BLUE LED FLASHING ONCE EVERY 4 SECONDS: Traffic present but engine speed not detected.

BLUE LED FLASHING EVERY SECOND: Engine Speed present (critical for start stops).

BLUE LED FLASHING TWICE PER SECOND: Engine Speed + Total Fuel Present.

SOLID BLUE LED:Engine speed + total fuel + fuel level present (required information for a Cat Essentials subscription).

DATA CHECK

Cat® Product Link™ PL542CELLULAR RADIO

CAN/CDL

Operation & Maintenance Manuals (OMM) are currently available at:

www.cat.com/en_US/support/operations/technology/product-link-owners-manuals.html

For mobile equipment or equipment that is located in areas where direct internet access is not available while the product is in use, a paper copy of the OMM must be

printed and kept with the product.

For more information or for a paper copy of the OMM please contact your nearest Cat Dealer:

www.cat.com/en_US/support/dealer-locator.html

© 2018 Caterpillar. All Rights Reserved. CAT, CATERPILLAR, BUILT FOR IT, their respective logos, "Caterpillar Yellow", the "Power Edge" trade dress as

well as corporate and product identity used herein, are trademarks of Caterpillar and may not be used without permission.

VisionLink is a trademark of Trimble Navigation Limited, registered in the United States and in other countries.

Important Notice Regarding Open Source SoftwareThis product uses open source software that is available under one of a

variety of licenses. Some of these require the license text to be included in the distribution. Please visit the website http://www.cat.com/opensource for

a copy of each license for the PL542, and source code where required.

UENR7940

This telematics device transmits information to Caterpillar, such as data relating to the condition and operation of the equipment upon which the device is installed. For more

information about how Caterpillar collects, processes, uses and shares information transmitted by this device, visit

Caterpillar’s Data Governance Statement located at

www.cat.com/data_governance_statement.

GPS CELL WIFI DATALINK

This kit includes the PL542 radio, mounting hardware and warning labels necessary for installation. Five different harnesses are available. They are listed below. (Please note: The harness must be ordered separately from the PL542 kit.)

° Thoroughly clean the desired location before placing PL542 down on surface.° Place device horizontally level and facing the sky when possible. Mounting angle can have an adverse affect on GPS accuracy.° Do not mount device encased in metal. Plastic and glass coverings are permitted.° The device must be at least eight inches from the machine operator to comply with FCC regulations.° Make sure not to install two Product Link devices on the same machine.° When mounting, adhesive and mounting location need to be above 30º F (-1º C).° Eyelets on each side of the device can also be used to mount the device using wire ties as seen here.

532-3754: Gray 9-Pin Deutsch connector, one ofthe standard Caterpillar service port connectors.532-3753: 14-Pin Deutsch connector, one of thestandard Caterpillar service port connectors.532-5452: 12-Pin PL Ready Harness536-8838: 8-Pin PL Ready Harness538-2641: Barewire harness with STG536-0072: 9-Pin Y-harness (Supplemental)542-9452: 14-Pin Y Harness (Supplemental)

523-5668: 12-Pin Deutsch connector, mostcommonly seen on Komatsu.523-5669: Black 9-Pin connector. This is theJ1939 Standard, it’s most commonly seen onJohn Deere, Case, Hitachi, Kawasaki, JCB aswell as many others.525-4950: Harness equipped with an OBDIIconnector. Used primarily in Automotive and OnHighway Truck applications.

INSTALLATION

CAT MACHINES

SAFE STATE:

CAT MACHINES:

NON-CAT MACHINES:

For Cat machines, be sure the "Make Code" field is set to "CAT.” The "Product ID" must be eight digits long (3 numbers or letters, followed by 5 numbers). The "Machine Serial Number" field must remain blank.

INITIAL SETUP:

Setup of the PL542 has been streamlined through the use of the Activate App. The App is available in both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. The steps are simple:

1. Sign in to the app using your CWS credentials.(Can be acquired through your local dealer)

2. Find the device by searching the serial numberon the front of the unit OR it can be added byusing the QR Scanner or Equipment Locator inthe app. (See Below)

3. When the device has been entered use theRegister Device, WIFI Configuration or CheckConnection buttons to select the desiredfunctions.

NOTE: During WIFI setup, the network name (SSID), country and password are required for setup.

NOTE: If the device has been powered on for more than 15 minutes, and cannot be found using CAT Activate, contact your local dealer for assistance.

NON-CAT MACHINES

For machines outside of Caterpillar, the Make Code field will start as "Z99.” Another manufacturer code can be chosen or it can be left as "Z99.” Serial numbers can be up to 17 digits. Hyphens (-) are the only special character allowed.

Most accidents that involve product operation, maintenance, and repair are caused by a failure to observe basic safety rules or precautions. An accident can often be avoided by recognizing potentially hazardous situations before an accident occurs. Be alert to potential hazards, including human factors that can affect safety. Also be sure to have the necessary training, skills, and tools to perform a procedure properly.

Review all applicable warnings and instructions for placing the machine in a safe state before performing any procedures. Please also refer to the manufacturer's equipment operation manual in order to mitigate any potential hazards associated with the procedure. Always wear any personal protective equipment needed in order to perform the procedure properly.

BEST PRACTICES:

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