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TECHNOLOGY Advanced Technology Make the best even better. C at�� equipment is trusted for its high quality, reliability and cost-effectiveness, and for the best dealer support system in the construction industry. It may be that the only way to improve upon Cat equipment is to add the latest technology options, including��� Fleet Management Solutions Fleet management technology uses electronics, communication software and analytics to maximize uptime and efficiency while minimizing the cost of ownership through lifecycle planning and management. Most Cat equipment is factory-equipped, or can be retrofit with, one or more of these technologies: ��� Machine Security System ��� An equipment theft deterrence system. ��� Product Link��� ��� A remote monitoring system that provides information to help increase fleet effectiveness and efficiency. ��� RAC ��� Road Analysis Control monitors haul road conditions to improve large mining truck performance, productivity and safety while lowering repair and maintenance costs and downtime ��� VIMS ��� The Vital Information 6 ��� Product Focus Management System detects any abnormal condition in the machine���s systems and alerts operators, service personnel and managers to take appropriate action. ��� VIMS Supervisor ��� VIMS Supervisor software provides custom fleet production and maintenance reports by extracting information from the VIMS PC�� database. Earth Moving Solutions The AccuGrade��� Grade system can increase productivity by up to 40 percent while dramatically reducing site costs. The factory-integrated, sensorindependent system combines digital design data, in-cab operator guidance features and automatic blade controls to enhance grading accuracy and virtually eliminate the need for survey stakes. Talk with your dealer about the options: ��� AccuGrade Laser ��� AccuGrade Cross Slope ��� AccuGrade GPS ��� AccuGrade ATS Cat Grade Control, a factoryintegrated precision grading system, dramatically improves grading efficiency by taking advantage of components already built into Cat equipment, including sensors, displays and on-board data processing to help the equipment work together more seamlessly and effectively.