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Caterpillar: Confidential Green April 2020 Operation and Maintenance Manual Caterpillar Trackwear Sensor (TWS) Caterpillar: Confidential Green Important Safety Information Most accidents that involve product operation, maintenance and repair are caused by failure to observe basic safety rules or precautions. An accident can often be avoided by recognizing potentially hazardous situations before an accident occurs. A person must be alert to potential hazards, including human factors that can affect safety. This person should also have the necessary training, skills and tools to perform these functions properly. Improper operation, lubrication, maintenance or repair of this product can be dangerous and could result in injury or death. Do not operate or perform any lubrication, maintenance or repair on this product, until you verify that you are authorized to perform this work, and have read and understood the operation, lubrication, maintenance and repair information. Safety precautions and warnings are provided in this manual and on the product. If these hazard warnings are not heeded, bodily injury or death could occur to you or to other persons. The hazards are identified by the “Safety Alert Symbol” and followed by a “Signal Word” such as “DANGER”, “WARNING” or “CAUTION”. The Safety Alert “WARNING” label is shown below. The meaning of this safety alert symbol is as follows: Attention! Become Alert! Your Safety is Involved. The message that appears under the warning explains the hazard and can be either written or pictorially presented. A non-exhaustive list of operations that may cause product damage are identified by “NOTICE” labels on the product and in this publication. Caterpillar cannot anticipate every possible circumstance that might involve a potential hazard. The warnings in this publication and on the product are, therefore, not all inclusive. You must not use this product in any manner different from that considered by this manual without first satisfying yourself that you have considered all safety rules and precautions applicable to the operation of the product in the location of use, including site-specific rules and precautions applicable to the worksite. If a tool, procedure, work method or operating technique that is not specifically recommended by Caterpillar is used, you must satisfy yourself that it is safe for you and for others. You should also ensure that you are authorized to perform this work, and that the product will not be damaged or become unsafe by the operation, lubrication, maintenance or repair procedures that you intend to use. The information, specifications, and illustrations in this publication are on the basis of information that was available at the time that the publication was written. The specifications, torques, pressures, measurements, adjustments, illustrations, and other items can change at any time. These changes can affect the service that is given to the product. Obtain the complete and most current information before you start any job. Caterpillar dealers have the most current information available. When replacement parts are required for this product Caterpillar recommends using Cat® re- placement parts. Failure to follow this warning may lead to pre- mature failures, product damage, personal injury or death. In the United States, the maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and systems may be performed by any repair establishment or individual of the owner's choosing. Caterpillar: Confidential Green Table of Contents Foreword ...................................................................................................................................... 4 Safety Section ............................................................................................................................. 5 General Hazard Information .................................................................................................... 6 Product Information Section ................................................................................................... 7 Operation Section .................................................................................................................... 10 Caterpillar: Confidential Green Foreword Literature Information This manual should be stored in the operator's compartment in the literature holder or seat back literature storage area. This manual contains safety information, operation instructions, and maintenance recommendations. Some photographs or illustrations in this publication show details or attachments that can be different from your product. Continuing improvement and advancement of product design might have caused changes to your product which are not included in this publication. Read, study and keep this manual with the product. Whenever a question arises regarding your product, or this publication, please consult your Caterpillar dealer for the latest available information. Safety The safety section lists basic safety precautions. In addition, this section identifies the text and locations of warning signs and labels used on the machine. Operation The operation section is a reference for the new operator and a refresher for the experienced operator. This section includes a discussion of gauges, switches, product controls, attachment controls, and programming information. Photographs and illustrations guide the operator through correct procedures of checking, starting, operating and stopping the product. Operating techniques outlined in this publication are basic. Skill and techniques develop as the operator gains knowledge of the product and its capabilities. Maintenance The maintenance section is a guide to equipment care. Caterpillar: Confidential Green Safety Section Safety Signs and Labels SMCS Code: 7606 Do not operate or work on this equipment unless you have read and understand the instructions and warnings in the Operation and Maintenance Manuals. …

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Caterpillar: Confidential Green The Trackwear Sensor consists of a battery powered transmitter and a ‘wear sensing circuit’. The main component of the wear sensing circuit is a flexible strip protruding from one side of the PCB. Embedded in this flexible strip are three (3) copper traces that when broken, indicate a specific threshold of wear based on the model of link the sensor is installed in. This level of wear is then communicated in advertisement packets via Bluetooth to a receiver on the machine. Caterpillar has spent considerable time and effort designing new track links to accommodate these integrated sensors and validating the completed design. When this program was launched, the intended application was one particular track link model. However, as the program matured, new opportunities to incorporate this technology into additional link models arose. We planned to address this by varying the length of the flexible strip and/or by varying the length of the copper traces on this flexible strip. Due to the large number of tractor models and the fact that each model has a unique track link model, there is a need for multiple variations of the same Trackwear Sensor. Caterpillar considered applying for a Modular Certification, but it was determined that the design of our component would have to change significantly. At this stage of the program, any significant changes would invalidate years of validation/testing and quite possibly, drive the redesign of many of our track links. Caterpillar has determined that every tractor model and associated track link configuration can be captured with three (3) different configurations of the sensor itself. The extent of these different configurations would be the length of the flexible tail used to determine the level of wear. For each track link configuration, a different flexible tail length will be required. This of course will require the need for three (3) unique track link models and Caterpillar is seeking to gain a single certification that will encompass these three (3) track link models.

Caterpillar: Confidential Green Date: 4/21/20 Subject: Confidentiality Request for: PQM TWS 4071A TWS Pursuant to FCC 47 CRF 0.457(d) and 0.459 and IC RSP-100, Section 10, the applicant requests that a part of the subject FCC application be held confidential. Type of Confidentiality Requested Exhibit ☐ Short Term ☒ Permanent Block Diagrams ☒ Short Term ☐ Permanent External Photos ☐ Short Term ☒ Permanent Internal Photos ☐ Short Term ☒ Permanent Operation Description/Theory of Operation ☐ Short Term ☒ Permanent Parts Lists & Placement/BOM ☐ Short Term ☒ Permanent Tune-Up Procedure ☐ Short Term ☒ Permanent Schematics ☒ Short Term ☐ Permanent Test Setup Photos ☐ Short Term ☒ Permanent User’s Manual *Note: Component is highly classified CATERPILLAR INC has spent substantial effort in developing this product and it is one of the first of its kind in industry. Having the subject information easily available to "competition" would negate the advantage they have achieved by developing this product. Not protecting the details of the design will result in financial hardship. Permanent Confidentiality: The applicant requests the exhibits listed above as permanently confidential be permanently withheld from public review due to materials that contain trade secrets and proprietary information not customarily released to the public. Short-Term Confidentiality: The applicant requests the exhibits selected above as short term confidential be withheld from public view for a period of 180 days from the date of the Grant of Equipment Authorization and prior to marketing. This is to avoid premature release of sensitive information prior to marketing or release of the product to the public. Applicant is also aware that they are responsible to notify ELITE ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING, INC. in the event information regarding the product or the product is made available to the public. ELITE ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING, INC. will then release the documents listed above for public disclosure pursuant to FCC Public Notice DA 04-1705. NOTE for Industry Canada Applications: The applicant understands that until such time that IC distinguishes between Short Term and Permanent Confidentiality, either type of marked exhibit above will simply be marked Confidential when submitted to IC. Sincerely, Michael Caruthers – Product Manager Date - The asterisked items (*) require further justification before permanent confidentiality will be allowed. These also currently require review by the FCC under their Permit-But-Ask policy before the grant is issued and can delay completion of an application. Further justification should be added to the note above. One such example for a potted device would be: “The EUT is FULLY potted using a non-removable epoxy based material. Removal of potting material causes irreparable damage to internal circuitry. See photographs exhibits that outline the device before and after potting.” - Must be signed by applicant contact given for applicant on the FCC site, or by the authorized agent if an appropriate authorized agent letter has been provided. Letters should be placed on appropriate letterhead.

Caterpillar Inc. 510 Lake Cook Road Suite 100 Deerfield, IL 60015-1234 Office: (773) 412-2148 Caterpillar: Confidential Green Date: May 22, 2020 To Whom It May Concern, Please be advised that the Caterpillar Inc. FCC ID: PQMTWS, IC:4071A-TWS, is applying for a ‘Family Certification’ where the HVIN will depend on the size of the link that this device is assembled into. As an example, our D6 Track Link Assembly is Caterpillar Part No. 580-2222 and the HVIN would be HVIN: 580-2222. Our D7 Track Link Assembly is Caterpillar Part No. 595-3648 and the HVIN would be HVIN: 595-3648. Caterpillar has a label template released that allows each factory to print the appropriate HVIN for the link they are producing. The following Caterpillar Part Numbers will be applicable HVINs for the ‘Family Certification’. 595-3635 595-3640 595-3644 595-3649 595-3655 595-3659 595-3637 595-3641 595-3645 595-3651 595-3656 595-3661 595-3638 595-3642 580-2222 595-3653 595-3657 595-3639 595-3643 595-3648 595-3654 595-3658 Please see the label example to better understand our plans moving forward. Sincerely, (Signature) Name: Joshua Reed Title: Senior Engineer Phone: 309-578-5478 Email: [email protected]

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Engineering Test Report No. 1900757-02 Report Date January 23, 2020 Manufacturer Name Caterpillar Inc. Manufacturer Address Route 29 & Rench Road Oak Brook, IL 61552 Product Name Brand/Model/Part Number No. 580-2222-01 Date Received October 30 th 2019 Test Dates October 30 th , 2019 through January 9 th , 2020 Specifications FCC "Code of Federal Regulations" Title 47, Part 15, Subpart C, Sections 15.207 and 15.247 for Digital Modulation Intentional Radiators Operating within the band 2400-2483.5MHz FCC “Code of Federal Regulations” Title 47, Part15, Subpart 15B, Section 15.107 and 15.109 for Receivers Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada RSS-247 Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada RSS-GEN Test Facility Elite Electronic Engineering, Inc. 1516 Centre Circle, Downers Grove, IL 60515 Signature Tested by John Peters Signature Approved by Richard King For Raymond J. Klouda, Registered Professional Engineer of Illinois – 44894 This report is for your exclusive use. Any copying or replication of this report to or for any other person or entity, or use of our name or trademark, is permitted only with our prior written permission. This report sets forth our findings solely with respect to the test samples identified herein. The results set forth in this report are not indicative or representative of the quality or characteristics of the lot from which a test sample was taken or any similar or identical product unless specifically and expressly noted. Our report includes all of the tests requested by you and the results thereof based upon the information that you provided to us. You have 60 days from date of issuance of this report to notify us of any material error or omission caused by our negligence, provided, however, that such notice shall be in writing and shall specifically address the issue you wish to raise. A failure to raise such issue within the prescribed time shall constitute your unqualified acceptance of the completeness of this report, the tests conducted and the correctness of the report contents. This report shall not be reproduced, except in full, without the written approval of Elite Electronic Engineering Inc. Elite Electronic Engineering Incorporated certifies that the information contained in this report was obtained under conditions which meet or exceed those specified in the FCC 15.247 for transceivers and RSS-247 For Transceivers test specification(s). The data presented in this test report pertains to the EUT on the test date(s) specified. Any electrical or mechanical modifications made to the EUT subsequent to the specified test date will serve to invalidate the data and void this certification. This report must not be used to claim product certification, approval, or endorsement by A2LA, NIST, or any agency of the Federal Government. Engineering Test Report No. 1900757-02 This report shall not be reproduced, except in full, without the written approval of Elite Electronic Engineering Inc. Page 2 of 54 Table of Contents 1. Report Revision History ........................................................................................................................... 3 2. Introduction .............................................................................................................................................. 4 3. Technical Information ............................................................................................................................... 4 4. Test Specification(s) ................................................................................................................................ 4 5. Laboratory Conditions .............................................................................................................................. 5 6. Summary .................................................................................................................................................. 5 7. Test Plan .................................................................................................................................................. 5 8. Grounding ................................................................................................................................................ 5 9. Firmware/Software ................................................................................................................................... 5 10. Modifications Made to EUT ...................................................................................................................... 5 11. Deviations from Specification(s) .............................................................................................................. 5 12. Modes of Operation ................................................................................................................................. 6 12.1. Transmit ................................................................................................................................................... 6 13. Test Method ............................................................................................................................................. 6 14. Sample Calculations ................................................................................................................................ 6 15. Statement of Conformity .......................................................................................................................... 6 16. Certification .............................................................................................................................................. 6 17. Photographs of EUT ................................................................................................................................ 7 18. Equipment List ......................................................................................................................................…

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Engineering Test Report No. 1900757-02 Page 14 of 54 Test Setup for Radiated Emissions: 1GHz to 18GHz, Horizontal Polarization Test Setup for Radiated Emissions: 1GHz to 18GHz, Vertical Polarization

Engineering Test Report No. 1900757-02 Page 15 of 54 Test Setup for Radiated Emissions: Above 18GHz, Horizontal Polarization Test Setup for Radiated Emissions: Above 18GHz, Vertical Polarization