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Cat Command Semi-Autonomous Control for Compaction
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Overview

Take your first step towards autonomy

When your jobsite requires consistent and accurate compaction, Cat® Command for Compaction is right for the job.

Cat Command for Compaction is an operator-assisted, semi-autonomous technology that automates the compaction process based on operator inputs for Cat vibratory soil compactors. The system uses settings the operator enters to control speed, direction, steering, and the vibration system of the compactor to provide consistent compaction results.

Benefits

Eliminate Skill Gaps

Automating the compaction process helps remove inconsistencies that are caused by having different operators of different skill levels execute compaction.

Up to 60% Better Coverage

Designed specifically to increase process control and improve overlap precision, Cat Command utilizes GPS with RTK correction to increase compaction coverage compared to operation by a novice operator.

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Simple Operation

Using an intuitive interface designed for simple operation, the operator simply tells the system WHERE and HOW to compact and Cat Command takes over from there.

Features At A Glance

Achieving consistent and predictable compaction results enables operators to hit compaction targets more easily.
Cat® Command for Compaction executes compaction at a constant speed using the preset vibe setting, number of passes and specified amount of overlap.
Cat Command is designed to help operators of any skill level increase process control and overlap precision.

Cat Command for Compaction performs at a constant speed using the preset vibe setting, number of passes and specified amount of overlap, no matter who is in the seat.
Cat Command ensures a uniform compaction process, regardless of operator skill level

Image simulates compaction coverage.

Using Cat Command keeps compaction parameters consistent.
The Cat Command for Compaction system utilizes dual RTK correction to provide precision GPS which can achieve up to 60% more coverage compared to a novice operator.*

*Productivity improvement based on product testing of the Command for Compaction system and a novice operator on their first project not utilizing the technology when executing six machine passes in a defined area. Productivity measured as drum coverage and verified by recorded pass count percentages. Test conducted by Caterpillar at Tucson, AZ USA in November 2018.

Cat Command is simple to set up with no need for back-office work or site designs for the system to operate.
Cat Command connects to commonly-used base stations.
The operator tells the system WHERE to compact by using the machine to physically define the compaction boundary or by loading a previously recorded and saved area from the display.
Using three simple inputs, the operator tells the system HOW to compact:

Number of passes to make at each amplitude setting
Ground speed
Amount of overlap

After verifying the area is safe and clear, the operator engages Cat Command and the system executes compaction.

Cat Command includes features that aid in safe machine operation.
An integrated Object Detection System alerts the operator to objects in the path of the machine.
Object detection is functional whether the machine is in Auto or the operator is manually moving the machine.
Machine interlocks help promote proper operation if predetermined parameters are not met.