User manual SMART DEVICES TA242 INSTALLATION

[. . . ] Cushion Hitch The cushion hitch is a Caterpillar proven system for protecting components of the hitch and improving ride quality, dampening loads that might otherwise be carried through the frame to the operator. Cushion hitch offers operators a more comfortable haul portion of the work cycle. Durability Cat wheel tractor-scrapers have a history of robust structural design, tested and validated to last in the most rugged loading and hauling conditions. 19 2 Quick loading, high travel speeds and the ability to load and dump on the run yield fast cycle times, allowing Cat Wheel Tractor-Scrapers to consistently deliver high productivity at the lowest cost per ton. [. . . ] Scraper gears use converter drive for more torque in the cut. â· Transmission Hold maintains converter drive for maximum rimpull or holds current gear for best control. Neutral Coast Inhibitor prevents transmission shifts into neutral while moving. smooth Transmission Gear Shifting The TA242 features ECPC Shift Torque Management (STM) , with improved Shift Control Logic (SCL) and Part Throttle Shifting (PTS). These features allow smoother shifting and greater acceleration on grades while torque is maintained through the shift changes. SCL also provides automatic shift selection that is more specific to the desired machine operation, and downshifts when needed for maximum acceleration when increased throttle is applied. PTS allows shifting at lower speeds during part throttle operation, resulting in improved part throttle fuel economy, quieter machine operation, and better maneuvering in reduced speed operating conditions. brake Performance The TA242 uses hydraulically-actuated wet disc brakes for exceptional brake performance. The standard Cat Engine Brake reduces brake wear and enhances machine control. 6 3 2 5 7 8 6 4 4 8 1 Structures Cushion Hitch Superior design and construction delivers long term durability. Electronically actuated with parallelogram-type linkage for exceptional strength, with two nitrogen accumulators (4) using free-floating pistons (8) to deliver a smooth ride for enhanced operator comfort and machine durability. The push-pull arrangement features a hydraulically-actuated bail and cushioned plate, which are bolted to the front of the tractor, and a hook that is attached to the rear of the scraper. Working together, push-pull scrapers can provide the lowest cost per meter (yard) for many applications. As a single-engine machine, the TA242 push-pull arrangement is recommended for easy loading application with well maintained haul roads and grades of +5% or less. 9 Integrated Technologies Sequence Assist Technology options to improve operator comfort and increase productivity. Sequence Assist uses integrated software and position-sensing cylinders to automate many of the tasks an operator performs when loading, hauling and dumping. The operator simply sets preferences for bowl and apron height and subsequently pushes a button to ready the machine for loading, then hauling, then dumping, and then the return to cut. The system automatically sets the cushion hitch, bowl height, apron, and ejector. Sequence Assist comes with a convenient load counter for tracking material moved. With Sequence Assist, up to 14 individual implement and machine commands are replaced by four touches of a button, allowing the operator additional time to prepare for the loading cycle and observation of the job site. Load Assist Load Assist builds on Sequence Assist by loading the bowl with the push of a button. As the machine enters the cut, the operator can activate Load Assist so the system takes over control of the cutting edge height, limiting tire spin based on integrated sensors and GPS technology to ensure consistent and full bowl loads. [. . . ] Com For more complete information on Cat products, dealer services and industry solutions, visit us on the web at www. Powered Access Ladder A new powered access system option significantly reduces the effort required to climb into the cab. The system is a solid, stable angled ladder that folds out from underneath the cab. It is activated from a keypad located behind a service door at ground level. [. . . ]