VisionLink®

VisionLink

Overview

VisionLink® is a cloud-based software application that takes the guesswork out of fleet management with key insights to maximize performance - regardless of fleet size or equipment manufacturer. Receive equipment data seamlessly to your desktop or mobile device, all from a convenient centralized solution to make informed decisions at every turn.

Benefits & Features

ENTIRE FLEET VISIBILITY

    • Get actionable data insights for all assets - regardless of fleet size or equipment manufacturer.*
    • Mixed-fleet management capable with API integration or by using Cat Product Link™ devices on equipment from other manufacturers.
    • Organize fleet data to view it efficiently and how you want to see it.
    • Monitor owned, rented, or leased assets.
    • Simplify large fleet management by creating geofences, groups and projects.
    • Seamlessly view assets across all devices: desktop, tablet and mobile phone.
    • Customizable dashboards provide information such as hours, miles, location with mapping, idle time, asset status, asset operation and fuel utilization.
    • View work tool attachment locations across multiple worksites and measure working hours to predict the need for tool maintenance.
    • Full functionality across all devices: desktop, tablet and mobile phone.
    • Download or schedule email reports (CSV, XLSX, JSON, XML formats).

    * Data field availability can vary by equipment manufacturer.

STREAMLINE FLEET MAINTENANCE

          
    • Health view provides a summary view of the entire fleet and is divided into three sections - fault codes, fluid analysis, and inspections.
    •     
    • View details for each asset's upcoming intervals, including service details, checklists, and parts lists.
    •     
    • Reduce unplanned downtime with critical alerts.
    •     
    • Help identify necessary preventive maintenance services required.
    •     
    • Review detailed inspection reports for assets with direct imports from the Cat Inspect app.
    •     
    • Maintenance history provides details for each asset's completed services, including when the service was completed and who performed the work, in descending chronological order.
    •     
    • Assign tasks to complete pending issues and manage project assignments.
    •     
    • Order parts with direct integration with parts.cat.com
    •     
    • Schedule service directly within the platform from a local Cat Dealer.
    •     
    • Download or schedule email reports (CSV, XLSX, JSON, XML formats).

INCREASE FLEET PRODUCTIVITY

          
    • Make informed, data-based decisions to reduce operating costs.
    •     
    • View idle time percentages, runtime hours, and other metrics related to machine performance.
    •     
    • Historical view provides running hours for a group of assets - used to identify excessive idling, long periods of inactivity, and unauthorized usage.
    •     
    • Utilization view gives an overview of how efficiently assets and fuel are used in a specific date range.
    •     
    • See the locations and events for a particular asset on a map.
    •     
    • Set utilization targets and monitor performance.
    •     
    • Organize fleets by creating projects, groups, or geofences.
    •     
    • Visual data in chart and table formats to identifying trends, outliers, and patterns in productivity and performance.

  April 6, 2024

Specifications

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Benefits & Features

ENTIRE FLEET VISIBILITY

    • Get actionable data insights for all assets - regardless of fleet size or equipment manufacturer.*
    • Mixed-fleet management capable with API integration or by using Cat Product Link™ devices on equipment from other manufacturers.
    • Organize fleet data to view it efficiently and how you want to see it.
    • Monitor owned, rented, or leased assets.
    • Simplify large fleet management by creating geofences, groups and projects.
    • Seamlessly view assets across all devices: desktop, tablet and mobile phone.
    • Customizable dashboards provide information such as hours, miles, location with mapping, idle time, asset status, asset operation and fuel utilization.
    • View work tool attachment locations across multiple worksites and measure working hours to predict the need for tool maintenance.
    • Full functionality across all devices: desktop, tablet and mobile phone.
    • Download or schedule email reports (CSV, XLSX, JSON, XML formats).

    * Data field availability can vary by equipment manufacturer.

STREAMLINE FLEET MAINTENANCE

          
    • Health view provides a summary view of the entire fleet and is divided into three sections - fault codes, fluid analysis, and inspections.
    •     
    • View details for each asset's upcoming intervals, including service details, checklists, and parts lists.
    •     
    • Reduce unplanned downtime with critical alerts.
    •     
    • Help identify necessary preventive maintenance services required.
    •     
    • Review detailed inspection reports for assets with direct imports from the Cat Inspect app.
    •     
    • Maintenance history provides details for each asset's completed services, including when the service was completed and who performed the work, in descending chronological order.
    •     
    • Assign tasks to complete pending issues and manage project assignments.
    •     
    • Order parts with direct integration with parts.cat.com
    •     
    • Schedule service directly within the platform from a local Cat Dealer.
    •     
    • Download or schedule email reports (CSV, XLSX, JSON, XML formats).

INCREASE FLEET PRODUCTIVITY

          
    • Make informed, data-based decisions to reduce operating costs.
    •     
    • View idle time percentages, runtime hours, and other metrics related to machine performance.
    •     
    • Historical view provides running hours for a group of assets - used to identify excessive idling, long periods of inactivity, and unauthorized usage.
    •     
    • Utilization view gives an overview of how efficiently assets and fuel are used in a specific date range.
    •     
    • See the locations and events for a particular asset on a map.
    •     
    • Set utilization targets and monitor performance.
    •     
    • Organize fleets by creating projects, groups, or geofences.
    •     
    • Visual data in chart and table formats to identifying trends, outliers, and patterns in productivity and performance.

EASY TO MANAGE

          
    • Easily manage asset settings, users, reports, notifications, groups, and projects.
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    • Create geofences to replicate jobsites or other types of locations.
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    • Create, edit and manage notifications (email, in-app, text) - multiple notifications can be selected to perform an action and send to multiple users.
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    • Create user accounts, assign permissions to applications based on user roles, set preferences, and edit/delete existing user accounts.
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    • Merge data from existing OEM or third-party telematics providers using API feeds for mixed-fleet integration - supports ISO (AEMP 2.0) standards.

ONE INTEGRATED EXPERIENCE

    VisionLink seamlessly integrates with many Cat applications including:
    • Cat Inspect
    • Cat S∙O∙S (Fluid Analysis Service)
    • Cat SIS2 and SIS2GO app (Service Information System)
    • Cat Parts Store (parts.cat.com)
    • More future technology integrations are planned

HOW TO GET CONNECTED

    Steps to get started managing your entire fleet -
          
    1. Contact Your Cat Dealer - To ensure successful integration of VisionLink, consult with your Cat dealer during the setup process.
    2.     
    3. Connect Your Assets - For new Cat equipment, activate the built-in hardware. For older Cat assets and other OEM brands, install Product Link™ devices or integrate data from existing OEM or third-party telematics providers using APIs.
    4.     
    5. Choose a Subscription - Obtain a VisionLink subscription (per machine). Your Cat Dealer can help determine the best subscription to fit your business needs.
    6.     
    7. Implement Change Management - Utilize data-driven insights by educating users on the platform and implementing change management.

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