2011/10/19 Caterpillar

Articulated Truck:

All

Asphalt Paver:

All

Backhoe Loader:

All

Cold Planer:

All

Compact Track Loader:

All

Compact Wheel Loader:

ALL

Earthmoving Compactor:

All

Excavator:

All

Integrated Toolcarrier:

All

Landfill Compactor:

All

Load Haul Dump:

All

Mini Hydraulic Excavator:

All

Motor Grader:

All

Multi Terrain Loader:

All

Off-Highway Truck/Tractor:

All

Paving Compactor:

All

Pipelayer:

All

Road Reclaimer/Soil Stabilizer:

All

Skid Steer Loader:

All

Soil Compactor:

All

Telehandler:

All

Track Feller Buncher:

Caterpillar

Track-Type Loader:

All

Track-Type Skidder:

All

Track-Type Tractor:

All

Wheel Dozer:

All

Wheel Feller Buncher:

Caterpillar Branded

Wheel Loader:

All

Wheel Skidder:

All

Wheel Tractor-Scraper:

All

Service Magazine SEPD1322, 31 August 2011, "A New Product Link Registration/Activation Process Now Available For Product Link (PL) 522 and 523 {7606}". Disregard the information in the article that is listed above. Refer to the information in the following article.

ReferenceSpecial Instruction, REHS2368, "Installation Procedure For Product Link PL522/523 (Cellular)"

ReferenceSystems Operation Troubleshooting Testing and Adjusting, RENR8143, "Product Link - PL522/523"

ReferenceWebsite, dealer.cat.com/pl , "PL522 Activation Quick Reference"

With the release of the PL522 and 523, registration/activation is no longer performed using Cat^® ET.

The following steps should still be performed in Cat^® ET:

1. Set the Machine Serial Number by Selecting "Service/Configuration" in Cat^® ET. Double-click the machine serial number field under "PLM Installation Parameters".

2. Synch the hours by selecting "Service/Synchronize Service Meter Hours" in Cat^® ET.

3. Verify that the "Cellular Information Status" screen values indicate a functioning system by "Selecting Information/Status" in Cat^® ET. Select the Cellular Information item from the list.

   The expected values can be found in Systems Operation Troubleshooting Testing and Adjusting, RENR8143, "Product Link - PL522/523" or at the Website, dealer.cat.com/pl , "PL522 Activation Quick Reference"

4. Document the device serial number and the machine serial number by selecting "Information/Product Status Report" in Cat^® ET to create a Product Status Report.

5. Contact your Product Link Administrator at your dealership to initiate service in Trimble Store once the installation is complete.

Refer to Special Instruction, REHS2368, "Installation Procedure For Product Link PL522/523 (Cellular)" for the Trimble Store activation procedure.