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Leica Geosystems says that its CI-14 CAT Interface Module cuts installation time when fitting its 2D & 3D machine control systems to Caterpillar off-highway machines. Using the CI-14 package is said to eliminate the cost and effort of installing add-on hydraulic valves when fitting control tools from Leica Geosystems to Caterpillar K and T Series dozers and M Series graders. The CI-14 system can be used in conjunction with laser, slope, ultrasonic or 3D GPS/GNSS as well as the Leica PowerTracker total stati
July 2, 2012 Read time: 2 mins
Lecia Geosystems' new machine control technology offers high precision and performance
265 Leica Geosystems says that its CI-14 CAT Interface Module cuts installation time when fitting its 2D & 3D machine control systems to 178 Caterpillar off-highway machines. Using the CI-14 package is said to eliminate the cost and effort of installing add-on hydraulic valves when fitting control tools from Leica Geosystems to Caterpillar K and T Series dozers and M Series graders. The CI-14 system can be used in conjunction with laser, slope, ultrasonic or 3D GPS/GNSS as well as the Leica PowerTracker total station sensors, and adds plug and grade control capabilities.

The system is compatible with both ARO-prepared and non-ARO bulldozers and motorgraders with no CAT SEA licence activation fee to pay. According to the firm, the hardware is field-proven and the software is fully field-programmable to allow for future upgrades, while it is CAN-Bus based to ensure reliable operation and simple diagnostics.

Meanwhile the firm's PowerGrade system features the PowerSnap concept, with a docking station that allows for quick exchange of panels and transfer between machines. The PowerSnap device allows the user to swap the tool from one machine to another and also allows the system to be reconfigured from 2D to 3D capabilities as required. The PowerGrade system can be upgraded and is scalable from the basic 2D package to full 3D capability using the same control panel.

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