Caterpillar recently announced the release of the PL161 attachment locator. CAT says the PL161 locator is the most advanced OEM integrated technology solution for attachment tracking. CAT says users can know where their attachments are across all worksites, reduce the number of lost attachments, and plan for attachment maintenance and replacement.
The PL161 uses one dashboard on a smartphone or a tablet. The compact design of the locator makes it compatible for a wide range of assets without interfering with the work they are doing. Bluetooth range is up 100 feet depending on environment and obstructions.
The PL161 locator is designed to be used with the CAT App and with other PL Series scanning devices installed on Next Generation excavators. Retrofit kits are available for older machines. The system leverages cellular and Wi-Fi connectivity through the user’s own smartphone or tablet to transmit data to CAT applications. The PL161 locator comes with a subscription to VisionLink for the life of the device.
