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Operation Section
Machine Operation
Operation in a Blast Site
If the machine is required to work within 12 m (40 ft)
of a blast site, then Product Link PL121SR must
be disabled. In order to disable theProduct Link
PL121SR install a Product Link Disconnect Switch
in the machine cab that will allow the Product Link
PL121SR module to be shut off. Refer to Special
Instruction, REHS2365, “An Installation Guide for the
Product Link PL121SR and for the PL300” for more
details and installation instructions. You may also
disconnect the Product Link PL121SR module from
the main power source by disconnecting the wiring
harness at the Product Link module.
This blast site warning does not supersede the
published requirements or regulations found in “Title
30 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)”. This
warning does not allow deviation from the published
requirements or regulations found in “Title 30 of
the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)”. A hazard
assessment should be conducted by each customer.
Every customer should meet all of the requirements
of “Title 30 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)”
in order to ensure the safe storage, transportation,
loading, and blasting of any explosive.
The following Product Link PL121SR specifications
are provided in order to aid in conducting any related
hazard assessment and to ensure compliance with
all local regulations:
•
The transmit power rating for the Product Link
PL121SR transmitter is five to ten watts
•
The operating frequency range for the Product Link
PL121SR module is 148 MHz to 150 MHz.
Consult your Caterpillar dealer if there are any
questions.
Information for the initial installation of the Product
Link PL121SR is available in Special Instruction,
REHS2365, “Installation Guide for the Product Link
PL121SR”.
Operation, configuration, and troubleshooting
information for the Product Link PL121SR can be
found in System Operation Troubleshooting Testing
and Adjusting, RENR7911.
Regulatory Compliance
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NOTICE
Transmission of information using Product Link is sub-
ject to legal requirements that may vary from location
to location, including, but not limited to, radio frequen-
cy use authorization. The use of Product Link must be
limited to those locations where all legal requirements
for the use of the Product Link communication network
have been satisfied.
In the event that a machine outfitted with Product Link
is located in or relocated to a location where (i) le-
gal requirements are not satisfied or (ii) transmitting
or processing of such information across multiple lo-
cations would not be legal, Caterpillar disclaims any
and all liability related to such failure to comply and
Caterpillar may discontinue the transmission of infor-
mation from that machine.
Consult your Caterpillar dealer with any questions
that concern the operation of the Product Link in a
specific country.