And why should I choose to receive them? The answer to the second question is simple: it allows you to obtain relevant information about your equipment in real time and take action to prevent downtime. The answer to the first question requires a little more explanation. Here is an overview of the types of alerts and notifications available:

Maintenance information

Is your equipment approaching a specific planned maintenance (PM) interval, such as 250, 500, or 1,000 hours? Is it time to take samples for fluid analysis? Are you due for an inspection? Receiving service information in these types of scenarios helps you keep maintenance on track, allowing you to avoid taking equipment out of service for unplanned maintenance.

Information about error codes

The sensors in your equipment collect all kinds of data and generate error codes when something isn't working quite right. Maintenance information triggered by error codes can alert you to low fuel, coolant, and tire pressure; clogged filters; dirty fuel injectors; and leaking valves. By taking immediate action on small issues like these, you can help prevent them from escalating into larger, more costly repairs.

Location information

VisionLink allows you to set up geofences, which are virtual boundaries within which you want your equipment to remain. (Think of them as invisible fences for your machines, engines, or generators.) Location-based service information lets you know in real time if equipment moves outside its designated boundaries. This can help you stop theft or misuse.

Personalized information

You also have the option to configure custom push notifications in VisionLink. If it matters to you, you'll know—quickly.

Don't just know. Act.

What makes maintenance information so useful is that it does more than just prevent failures. It also helps you resolve them. When you click on an alert, you get recommendations tailored to your needs. You don't need to look up the meaning of a certain error code or search through parts lists to see what's required for a specific maintenance interval.

These automatic notifications also guide you directly to the resources and assistance you need to resolve the issue. This could be a link to schedule service with our store. It could also be a pre-filled grocery cart on shares.cat.com with products tailored to your equipment.

Don't wait any longer to harness the power of service information for your business. We are ready to share more details about the types of alerts available and prepare you to use them effectively.