Cat® PL641 Cellular Radio Equipment Telematics Hardware DATASHEET -Key Features Durable IP68-rated enclosure to endure in heavy equipment and engine applications Worldwide 3G Cellular communications on Vodafone Global Network and Verizon Wireless in the USA 12-pin and 8 pin interface connectors Relays operational asset data when ® paired with the Cat PLE601 electronic control module Internal and External Cellular and GPS antenna options Model No: PL641 P/N: 440-2104 P/N: 440-2105 Advancing Equipment Management How It Works In addition to being the world’s largest manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines and industrial gas turbines, Caterpillar delivers advanced technologies in the areas of machinery, engines and financial products. Included are equipment positioning and telematics based technologies that provide remote equipment monitoring capabilities for asset management, equipment health, preventative maintenance and equipment productivity and utilization management. The product integrates a GPS receiver with a 3G cellular communication system and when paired with PL E601 hardware will relay hours, location and other asset data to an information storage database to be viewed and analyzed through Cat equipment management software. The portfolio of Cat® equipment management solutions is comprised of innovative and reliable hardware and software products such as the Cat PL641 hardware device. The PL641 acts as a liaison between equipment and the office, supporting off-board communication of equipment information. Combined with the Cat PLE601 electronic control module and Cat equipment management software applications, the PL641 helps provide worksite owners, managers and equipment rental companies with visibility to detailed operational information associated to their assets. The PL641 radio will pass through data collected by the PLE601 electronic control module including asset service meter hour, location, health and productivity data where available. The PL641 is designed to be extremely rugged and virtually maintenance free to allow for installation in locations on the equipment that are exposed to harsh work environments. The devices support configuration, diagnosis and firmware updates though both a physical and over the air connection providing increased flexibility and efficiency in managing operations. Enhanced Visibility Cat equipment management software applications provide visibility to the asset data collected by the PLE601 module and relayed by the PL641 radio: Equipment state information including whether the engine is on and if the equipment is within its planned work area to help monitor work status and performance. Fuel information such as current fuel level and amount burned by shift or during equipment life to help manage fuel consumption costs. Event and diagnostic codes enable proactive monitoring of equipment health and help prevent failures. Data to drive preventive maintenance features, allowing the user to more efficiently manage maintenance schedules. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Vital Information Paired with Cat equipment management software and the PLE601 electronic control module, the Cat PL641 hardware product makes it possible to gather all of the following data and more as quickly and as frequently as you need. Engine hours Equipment location Fluid levels Fuel usage Faults and diagnostics Idle time Temperatures Pressures Operator ID Geo fence entry/exit Activity outside of authorized times Updated: December 26, 2013 Cat® PL641 Cellular Radio Equipment Telematics Hardware DATASHEET Ignition on/off Direction of travel Mileage / Kilometers Updated: December 26, 2013 Cat® PL641 Cellular Radio Equipment Telematics Hardware DATASHEET Technical Specifications Input Voltage Cellular Communications Voltage Range………………………………. 9 to 32V DC The PL641 passes Class B performance criteria (ISO 7637-2:2004) for both 12V and 24V systems for the following test conditions: Pulse 1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 4 & 5 - Level IV Protection………………………………..Reverse polarity Quad Band 3G/GSM/CDMA/UMTS Bands ………..…..850/900/1800/1900/2100 MHz Output Power………………………0.5 W typical (2W max) Operating Temperature……………………..-30°C to +70°C Cellular/GPS Antennas ..…….Internal and External option Antenna detection………………………………………..Yes Current Consumption (typical) NOTE: In the case of an extended outage the capacity of the message queue can be exceeded and some data will be lost as older messages are overwritten. Sleep Current...............….....4 mA @ 12V, 5 mA @ 24V (wakes to Keyswitch, DTR Wakeup, or configurable STG Wakeup) Idle Current (non-transmitting)….250-150 mA @12/24V Peak Current …………………………..……...< 1A @12V Physical Specifications Enclosure Material………………….…..….. ……..Plastic Dimensions (LxWxH) mm…………....…204.8x130.8x50 Weight .…………Internal Antenna option = 480.3 grams …………External Antenna option = 498.4 grams Interface Connectors....……..12 pin and 8 pin Deutsche Radio Frequency Connectors .................TNC (Cellular) and RPTNC (GPS) LEDs...............................Green (power), Orange (GPS), Yellow (Cellular), Blue (Ethernet/CAN) Environment Operating Temp…………………….....….-30°C to +70°C Storage Temp…...............................…...-40°C to +85°C Ingress Protection………………………..IP68 (34.5 kPA) Vibration…………………9.73 grms (20 hours, 3 planes) 24Hz@0.04g2/Hz 60Hz@0.50g2/Hz 100Hz@0.50g2/Hz 300Hz@0.025g2/Hz 2000Hz@0.025g2/Hz Positioning (GPS) Update Rate…………………………………………….. 5 Hz Position Acquisition……..…. 29s Warm start, 32s Cold start (no initialization assistance, open sky) Accuracy ………………………………………....15 m – 95% Sensitivity………………………….….. -159 dBm tracking ………-149 dBm acquisition Antenna detection………………………………………..Yes Application Subsystem Processor…………………………………………..…iMX 285 Processor Speed……………………………………454 MHz Memory…………....................... 2 Gb Flash, 1 Gb SDRAM Secure Key Injection Security………………….Unique and cryptographic identity Connector and Pin-Out Details 12 pin and 8 pin ESD Protection ………….+/-15kV air discharge (EN301 489-07) Regulatory Compliance FCC Parts 15, 22 and 24, Industry Canada (IC), CE, RoHS, EN60950-1 For specific information regarding country certifications, please see https://dealer.cat.com/pl Updated: December 26, 2013 Cat® PL641 Satellite Radio Equipment Telematics Hardware DATASHEET The following tables identify associated functionality for each of the twenty pins on the PL641 12-pin and 8-pin interface connectors: Pin # Function Description 1 +Battery Main power input connected to the positive terminal of the vehicle battery. Operating range: 9 to 32V DC. 2 -Battery Main ground connected to the negative terminal of the vehicle battery. 3 Key Switch Connects to a switched source of DC power (i.e. vehicle ignition circuit). Allows device to wake up and stay alive. 4 Backup Battery Pin Operating Range: 9-32V DC. Requires clean/protected power source. 5 Ethernet Transmit + Supports 10 Mbps Ethernet communication. 6 Ethernet Transmit - Supports 10 Mbps Ethernet communication. 7 Ethernet Receive + Supports 10 Mbps Ethernet communication. 8 Ethernet Receive - Supports 10 Mbps Ethernet communication. 9 DTR Wakeup 10 Ethernet Shield Asserting this Input to 5V allows device to wake up and stay alive Provides noise immunity for Ethernet cabling 11 CAN High Supports J1939 communication 12 CAN Low Supports J1939 communicaiton Pin # Function Description 1 Switch to Ground Input 1 Digital input activated by a connection to ground 2 Switch to Ground Input 2 Digital input activated by a connection to ground 3 No Connect Unused pin 4 Switch to Ground Input 4 w/ Wakeup Digital input activated by a connection to ground. Device can also be configured to wake up when this input is activated. 5 R-Terminal Digital input that can communicate engine running status 6 No Connect Unused pin 7 No Connect Unused pin 8 Switch to Ground Input 3 Digital input activated by a connection to ground © 2013 Caterpillar All Rights Reserved CAT, CATERPILLAR, their respective logos, “Caterpillar Yellow”, Product Link and 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. Cat® PL641 Satellite Radio Equipment Telematics Hardware DATASHEET © 2013 Caterpillar All Rights Reserved CAT, CATERPILLAR, their respective logos, “Caterpillar Yellow”, Product Link and 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.
