User manual CATERPILLAR AS3301C BROCHURE

[. . . ] AS3301C Extend-A-MatTM Screed R AS3301C Screed Weight Paving Ranges: Hydraulically extendable w/Bolt-on extensions w/Cutoff shoes 3266 kg 3. 05 m - 5. 94 m 3. 05 - 7. 37 m 2. 44 m 7, 200 lb 10' - 19' 6" 10' - 24' 2" 8' AS3301C EXTEND-A-MATTM SCREED The AS3301C vibratory screed delivers smooth results and excels in high-production, wide-width paving applications. [. . . ] Protected hydraulic and electrical routing 7 CAT GRADE AND SLOPE SYSTEM FACTORY INTEGRATION, EASIER TO USE, MORE ACCURATE. Cat Grade and Slope is a factory-integrated guidance system that helps remove irregularities from the surface and control mat thickness for increased production, lower operating costs, and higher profitability. It is entirely supported by Caterpillar; ensuring the control system and paver are setup to optimize performance and meet job site requirements. Cat Dealers offer exceptional knowledge of the grade and slope system, as well as paver and screed operation, providing a single source that meets all your paving needs. 86 1 2 1. Temperature Sensor GRADE AND SLOPE FEATURES SINGLE OR DUAL DISPLAYS ­ EASY VISUALIZATION ­ Each LCD display is able to control one or both sides of the screed ­ Text-based menus offer multiple languages ­ Equipped with brightness and contrast controls for good visibility in various lighting conditions SONIC AVERAGING BEAM ­ Equipped with up to three sensors; when paving super elevations, the front and rear sensor can be turned off for better control of mat thickness ­ Averages total deviations and adjusts tow-point by 1/3 for true averaging; Note: When utilizing two grade sensors, tow-point is adjusted by 1/2 of the total deviation. ­ Sensor height can be individually adjusted ­ Easily move to the next starting point without disassembly. DURABLE ENCLOSURE ­ Swivel capability enables visibility from a various positions ­ Heavy-duty design provides overnight protection SONIC GRADE SENSORS ­ Sonic sensor is equipped with five ceramic transducers in each sensor, two readings are discarded, three are averaged ­ 457 mm (18") optimal height ­ Built-in temperature sensor accounts for temperature variation; sealed, reliable CONTACTING GRADE SENSORS ­ Two designs; ground contacting ski, wand-type for string lines ­ Effective for curbs and joints Averaged SLOPE SENSOR ­ Range of ±10 degrees (17. 6%) ­ Effective on super elevations Discarded S1 S2 S3 Travel Direction S1+S2+S3 3 = Tow-point Movement (True Averaging) 9 ADVANCED ELECTRIC SCREED HEAT TOUCH-PAD TECHNOLOGY WITH MULTI-ZONE HEATING AND EVEN-HEAT DISTRIBUTION. ELECTRIC HEAT FEATURES ­ Touch-pad technology and LED indicator lights create a user-friendly interface. ­ Three pre-set temperature settings for each screed section ensure even heat distribution ­ Manual adjustments provide override capability ­ Flattened bar type heating elements deliver reliability ­ Temperature sensors in each screed section, including extensions ­ On-board diagnostics enable operator to verify fault indicators TRACTOR-MOUNTED GENERATOR ­ GFCI circuit breaker protection ­ Fast heat-up at low idle. [. . . ] CAT, CATERPILLAR, ACERT, their respective logos, and "Caterpillar Yellow, " as well as corporate and product identity used herein, are trademarks of Caterpillar and may not be used without permission QEHQ1492 (9/11) R [. . . ]