Cat ® Command for Dozing, Gen 3.5 Remote Control Operator Console with RFID for D9T Track Type Tractor Caterpillar

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If communication between the remote control machine and the operator console is lost, the machine will continue to execute the last valid command for 2.0 seconds. After a period of 2.0 seconds, the remote control machine will transition to an immediate stop state. The maximum expected travel distance of any remote control Track-Type Tractor, on level ground with no load, would be 10.0 m (32.80 ft) in forward or reverse. Personal injury or death may occur if the machine travels into a hazard zone or towards personnel after losing communication. Maintain a safe distance from the machine. Maintain clear line-of-sight with the machine. Understanding the distances stated above, avoid situations that would place the machine in close proximity to the hazard zone, for example, pushing material over a high wall, or operating near infrastructure.

Note: When operating the machine from in front, functionality of the console controls does not change, but the operator perspective of the machine controls will be opposite.

Machine Operation

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Operator console (1) Engine deceleration lever (2) Service brake lever (3) Status display (4) Implement select switch (5) High-idle engine speed select dial (6) Blade float select button (7) Blade assist mode select button (8) Blade pitch / ripper control knob (9) Implements control (10) Implement lockout switch (11) Machine power / engine crank switch (12) Parking brake switch (13) Steering / direction control (14) Gear shift up / down knob (15) Avoidance zone LED (not used) (16) Parking brake LED (17) (Not used) (18) Fire suppression switch (if equipped) (19) Active fault LED (20) Implement lockout LED (21) Battery / wireless status LED

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Left side of operator console (22) Engine high / low idle button (23) Display select button

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Right side of operator console (24) Operator console power button (25) Horn button (26) Operator console commanded stop switch (27) Not used this machine series (28) Machine work light button (29) RFID chip slot

Power Train Control

1. Now that the machine is running, place the machine into high idle using the Engine High/Low Idle button (22).

2. Disengage the Parking Brake switch (12).

3. Set the desired engine high idle using the High-Idle Engine Speed Select dial (5).

4. Toggle the Implement Lockout switch (10) to the unlock position.

   Note: Ensure that the implements are raised and or stowed prior to moving the machine. Refer to the "Implements" section of this chapter.

5. Place the machine in first gear forward or first gear reverse by moving the Steering/Direction control (13) in the desired direction.

6. To shift between first, second, and third gear, rotate the Gear Shift Up / Down knob (14) to the right to upshift. Rotate the Gear Shift Up / Down knob (14) to the left to downshift.

7. To return to neutral, return the Steering/Direction control (13) to the centered position. The Transmission will automatically shift into neutral.

When in remote control mode, the machine will always start in first gear. If the tractor is in second gear forward and the Gear Shift Up / Down knob (14) is used to put the tractor in neutral, then reverse, the tractor will be in first gear reverse. The exception to this action is when the Bidirectional Auto Shift feature is engaged. During this time, the tractor will begin in second gear when put in the reverse direction. Forward direction will still begin in first gear.

While the Auto Kickdown feature is enabled, the tractor will automatically downshift the transmission gear whether in forward or reverse. The downshift will occur if a significant decrease in engine speed is detected. The performance of the feature may still be adjusted via the Information Display.

Bidirectional Autoshift Feature

• Off is manual Upshift/Downshift (1F-1R)

• On is Bidirectional Autoshift dependent on the selected setting on the in cab Information Display (Default 1F-2R)

1. Set the machine to remote control (RC) mode.

2. Enter the machine cab to access the Information Display.

3. Set the Information Display to the desired bi-directional or enhanced autoshift settings. Access the settings as follows:

   1. Navigate to the "Home" screen on the Information Display.

   2. Select "Settings".

   3. Select "Powertrain".

   4. Select "Bi-Dir Shift".

   5. Use the following settings:

      • 1F-2R

      • 2F-2R

      • 2F-1R

      Note: The default bidirectional auto-shift setting is 1F-2R.

4. On the Remote Control Console, press the Display Select button (23) to navigate to parameter 5, "Autoshift" mode.

5. When the Bidirectional Autoshift feature is in the lower OFF position, use the Gear Shift Up / Down knob (14) to choose the machine transmission gear setting.

When the Bidirectional Autoshift feature is toggled to the ON position, the setting selected on the Information Display will be displayed on the Console LCD screen.

Note: If no setting is made on the Information Display, Bidirectional Autoshift default setting is 1F-2R.

AutoHold

If the machine is left in neutral for 2 seconds, the service brake will be applied proportionally to bring the machine to a controlled stop. After the machine is stopped, the parking brake will be automatically engaged.

Note: The parking brake status will not be shown by the parking brake status indicator because "AutoHold" is enabled. The parking brake will automatically be disengaged when the machine is placed in forward or reverse.

Engine Speed

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(1) Engine deceleration lever (2) Service brake lever

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(5) High-idle engine speed select dial

The remote control system always starts the machine in low idle.

• Use the Engine High/Low Idle button on the left side of the Operator Console to change between high idle and low idle.

• Use the High-Idle Engine Speed dial (5) to adjust to a steady engine speed when the tractor is in high idle.

• Engine Deceleration lever (1) is a proportional control. Engine Deceleration lever is used to slow the engine speed temporarily from the value that is set by using the High-Idle Engine Speed dial (5).

• The Service Brake lever (2) is a proportional control that is used to slow the tractor speed temporarily.

Note: The Engine Deceleration lever (1) and the Service Brake lever (2) provide the same function in either direction.

Implements

Operating the Ripper

Refer to Illustration 6 for ripper control.

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Implement control (8) Blade pitch / ripper AutoStow or AutoRip control knob (9) Implements control

1. Place the Implement Select switch (4) in the backward/ripper position.

   • To retract the ripper shank in, Push the Implement control (8) toward left

   • To extend the ripper shank out, push the Implement control (8) toward right

   • To raise the ripper, Pull the Implement control (8) backward

   • To lower the ripper, push the Implement control (8) forward

Operating the Blade

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Implement control (8) Blade pitch / ripper AutoStow or AutoRip control knob (9) Implements control

1. Place the Implement Select switch (4) in the forward/ blade position.

   • To Raise the blade, Pull the Implement control (8) backward

   • To Lower the blade, Push the Implement control (8) forward

   • To tilt the blade counterclockwise (as viewed from inside the cab), Push the Implement control (8) left

   • To tilt, the blade clockwise (as viewed from inside the cab), Push the Implement control (8) right

2. The pitch is controlled with the Implement control knob (8).

   • To pitch the blade back, Rotate the Implement control knob (8) to the left

   • To pitch the blade forward, Rotate the Implement control knob (8) to the right

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Status display screen (30) Blade float enabled indicator

Blade Float may be used from the console.

• To Enable Blade Float Function, press the Blade Float select button (6) at the same time while the Implement control (9) is pushed to the full forward position. The Blade Float indicator (30) will light up to indicate that the machine is in Blade Float mode, then center the Implement control

• To disengage the Blade Float function, pull the Implement control (9) backwards

Stopping the Engine

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Operator console (1) Engine deceleration lever (2) Service brake lever (3) Status display (4) Implement select switch (5) High-idle engine speed select dial (6) Blade float select button (7) Blade assist mode select button (8) Blade pitch / ripper control knob (9) Implements control (10) Implement lockout switch (11) Machine power / engine crank switch (12) Parking brake switch (13) Steering / direction control (14) Gear shift up / down knob (15) Avoidance zone LED (not used) (16) Parking brake LED (17) (Not used) (18) Fire suppression switch (if equipped) (19) Active fault LED (20) Implement lockout LED (21) Battery / wireless status LED

1. Bring the machine to a full and complete stop. Engage the parking brake using the Parking Brake switch (12).

2. Lower the implements and toggle the Implement Lockout switch (10) to lockout the hydraulics.

3. While the machine is stopped, use the Engine High/Low Idle button (22) to run the engine for 5 minutes at Low Idle for cool down.

4. After the cool down period is complete, turn the Machine Power/Engine Crank switch (11) to the OFF position.

5. Power down the operator console using the Operator Console Commanded Stop switch (26).