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FCC ID PQMPL645

PL645

by Caterpillar, Inc.

Grantee Code: PQM   Product Code: PL645
Latest application date: 2026-10-09

FCC ID Device Details

FCC IDPQMPL645
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Grantee CodePQM
Product CodePL645
Applicant BusinessCaterpillar, Inc. 🇺🇸
Related Domains cat.com
Equipment ClassPL645
Test FirmElite Electronic Engineering Inc.

Operating Frequencies

Frequency RangeApplication PurposeFinal Action Date
2412-2462 MHzOriginal Equipment2026-10-09
5745-5825 MHzOriginal Equipment2026-10-09

Exhibits

DocumentTypeAvailableFile
16. PL645 User Manual_2026_Sept_04Users Manual2026-10-09PDF 2.9 MB
PL645 661-9821 Photos InternalInternal Photos2026-10-09PDF 721.6 KB
PL645 661-9822 Photos InternalInternal Photos2026-10-09PDF 678.8 KB
PL645 661-9821 Photos ExternalExternal Photos2026-10-09PDF 897.5 KB
PL645 661-9822 Photos ExternalExternal Photos2026-10-09PDF 526.3 KB
PL645 External Antenna Label Artwork_v1 AID Label/Location Info2026-10-09PDF 978.8 KB
PL645 Internal Antenna Label Artwork_v1 BID Label/Location Info2026-10-09PDF 947.9 KB
PL645 Label LocationID Label/Location Info2026-10-09PDF 267.2 KB
ETR2600005 test setup photo 1-18GTest Setup Photos2026-10-09PDF 506.4 KB
ETR2600005 test setup photos 30-1GTest Setup Photos2026-10-09PDF 491.5 KB
ETR2600005test setup photo 18-40GTest Setup Photos2026-10-09PDF 510.9 KB
19. Antenna Gain information_CAT 5G External Antennas v1.2 23Mar2026Test Report2026-10-09PDF 393.1 KB
19. Antenna Gain information_CAT internal antenna datasheet_2026_Aug_18Test Report2026-10-09PDF 136.7 KB
Application_Product_Info_PL645_2026_Sept_05Test Report2026-10-09PDF 411.1 KB
CAT 5G External Antennas - Cellular Radiation PatternsTest Report2026-10-09PDF 1.1 MB
DTS Test Report 1Test Report2026-10-09PDF 4.5 MB
DTS Test Report 2Test Report2026-10-09PDF 4.9 MB
ETR2600005-01 FCC DD_Part1Test Report2026-10-09PDF 4.7 MB
ETR2600005-02 (FCC ISED 2.4GHz Wi-Fi)_Part1Test Report2026-10-09PDF 4.7 MB
ETR2600005-02 (FCC ISED 2.4GHz Wi-Fi)_Part2Test Report2026-10-09PDF 3.8 MB
ETR2600005-03 (FCC ISED 5GHz Wi-Fi) a_Part1Test Report2026-10-09PDF 4.5 MB
ETR2600005-03 (FCC ISED 5GHz Wi-Fi) a_Part2Test Report2026-10-09PDF 4.3 MB
ETR2600005-03 (FCC ISED 5GHz Wi-Fi) a_Part3Test Report2026-10-09PDF 4.3 MB
ETR2600005-03 (FCC ISED 5GHz Wi-Fi) a_Part4Test Report2026-10-09PDF 4.3 MB
ETR2600005-03 (FCC ISED 5GHz Wi-Fi) a_Part5Test Report2026-10-09PDF 4.3 MB
ETR2600005-03 (FCC ISED 5GHz Wi-Fi) a_Part6Test Report2026-10-09PDF 1.8 MB
ETR2600005-04 (FCC ISED Bluetooth)_Part1Test Report2026-10-09PDF 4.7 MB
ETR2600005-04 (FCC ISED Bluetooth)_Part2Test Report2026-10-09PDF 3.8 MB
ETR2600005-08 (RF Hazard)Test Report2026-10-09PDF 5 MB
NII Test Report 1Test Report2026-10-09PDF 5.4 MB
NII Test Report 2Test Report2026-10-09PDF 5.5 MB
FCC_Agency_Authorization_LetterAttestation Statements2026-10-09PDF 306.1 KB
FCC_Covered_List_Attestation_LetterAttestation Statements2026-10-09PDF 308.3 KB
FCC_Designating_A_US_AgentAttestation Statements2026-10-09PDF 359.1 KB
FCC_Agency_Authorization_LetterCover Letter(s)2026-10-09PDF 306.1 KB
FCC_Certification_Cover_LetterCover Letter(s)2026-10-09PDF 417.7 KB
FCC_IC_Confidentiality_LetterCover Letter(s)2026-10-09PDF 214.6 KB
ETR2600005-08 (RF Hazard)RF Exposure Info2026-10-09PDF 5 MB
11. Block Diagram - JODY-W5_DataSheet_UBX-23002865 Metadata onlyBlock DiagramPDF 1.1 MB
11. Block Diagram - PL645 Block Diagrams_v1.0 Metadata onlyBlock DiagramPDF 178.6 KB
11. Block Diagram - Wireless_Mobility_WMC598E-GL_Hardware_Design_V1.0 Metadata onlyBlock DiagramPDF 2.3 MB
PL645_661-9821_Schematic_2026_Sept_14 Metadata onlySchematicsPDF 2.1 MB
PL645_661-9822_Schematic_2026_Sept_14 Metadata onlySchematicsPDF 2.1 MB
8. PL645 Theory of Operation_v1.0 Metadata onlyOperational DescriptionPDF 452.4 KB
PL645_Kaspersky_Attestation Metadata onlyOperational DescriptionPDF 255.3 KB
PL645_SW_Desc_Doc Metadata onlyOperational DescriptionPDF 371.4 KB
PL645_firmware security statement Metadata onlyOperational DescriptionPDF 122.7 KB
freq cLOCK cat Metadata onlyOperational DescriptionPDF 318.1 KB
No Tune Up Procedure Required Metadata onlyParts List/Tune Up InfoPDF 28.9 KB
PARTS LIST Metadata onlyParts List/Tune Up InfoPDF 491.4 KB

Application Information

Application IDmPi6/aKwSKwHL+DAB8BAOw==
Final Action Date2026-10-09
Application PurposeOriginal Equipment
Applicant FRN0022872246
ModelPL645
Frequency Range2412-2462 MHz
Equipment ClassDTS - Digital Transmission System
Device DescriptionPL645
Responsible PartySrinivas V Dittakavi, srinivas.dittakavi@cat.com , 760-612-2374
Technical ContactMichael Peterson, Caterpillar Inc., Peterson_Mike@cat.com
Non-Technical ContactSrinivas V Dittakavi, Caterpillar Inc., SRINIVAS.DITTAKAVI@cat.com , 760 612 2374
Test FirmKevin Halpin, Elite Electronic Engineering Inc., khalpin@elitetest.com , 630-495-9770
TCB Emailreking@elietest.com
TCB ScopeA4: UNII devices & low power transmitters using spread spectrum techniques
Short-Term ConfidentialityNo
Long-Term ConfidentialityYes
Modular EquipmentDoes not apply
Composite DeviceYes
Cognitive RadioNo
Authorization WaiverNo
Authorization Waiver ApprovedNo
Section 5301 CertificationYes
Related OET Knowledge DataBase InquiryNo

Applications

Application IDDatePurpose
mPi6/aKwSKwHL+DAB8BAOw==2026-10-09Original Equipment
afmeYulTL90ul+qpz2M9pQ==2026-10-09Original Equipment

Equipment Authorization

FrequencyOutputRulesGrant Notes
2402-2480 MHz0.004515CCC
2412-2462 MHz0.079415CCC
5180-5240 MHz0.004115ECC
5260-5320 MHz0.007515ECC ND
5500-5700 MHz0.009315ECC ND
5720 MHz0.0115ECC ND
5745-5825 MHz0.009815ECC

Grants

TCB Grant - Application mPi6/aKwSKwHL+DAB8BAOw==

TCB GRANT OF EQUIPMENT
AUTHORIZATION		 TCB
Certification
Issued Under the Authority of the
Federal Communications Commission
By:

  Elite Electronic Engineering, Inc.
1516 Centre Circle
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Date of Grant: 10/09/2026

Application Dated: 10/06/2026
Caterpillar, Inc.
100 North East Adams Street
Peoria, IL 61629
 
Attention: Srinivas Dittakavi , Certification Engineer

NOT TRANSFERABLE
EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZATION is hereby issued to the named GRANTEE, and is VALID ONLY for the equipment identified hereon for use under the Commission's Rules and Regulations listed below.
 
FCC IDENTIFIER:  PQMPL645
Name of Grantee:  Caterpillar, Inc.
Equipment Class: Digital Transmission System
Notes: PL645
Grant Notes  FCC Rule Parts Frequency
Range (MHZ) 		Output
Watts 		Frequency
Tolerance 		Emission
Designator
CC 15C 2402.0  -  2480.0 0.0045  
CC 15C 2412.0  -  2462.0 0.0794  

Power listed is conducted. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not transmit simultaneously with any other antenna or transmitter, except in accordance with FCC multi-transmitter product procedures. The antenna used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons. End user and installers must be provided with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.

CC: This device is certified pursuant to two different Part 15 rules sections.

TCB Grant - Application afmeYulTL90ul+qpz2M9pQ==

TCB GRANT OF EQUIPMENT
AUTHORIZATION		 TCB
Certification
Issued Under the Authority of the
Federal Communications Commission
By:

  Elite Electronic Engineering, Inc.
1516 Centre Circle
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Date of Grant: 10/09/2026

Application Dated: 10/07/2026
Caterpillar, Inc.
100 North East Adams Street
Peoria, IL 61629
 
Attention: Srinivas Dittakavi , Certification Engineer

NOT TRANSFERABLE
EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZATION is hereby issued to the named GRANTEE, and is VALID ONLY for the equipment identified hereon for use under the Commission's Rules and Regulations listed below.
 
FCC IDENTIFIER:  PQMPL645
Name of Grantee:  Caterpillar, Inc.
Equipment Class: Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure TX
Notes: PL645
Grant Notes  FCC Rule Parts Frequency
Range (MHZ) 		Output
Watts 		Frequency
Tolerance 		Emission
Designator
CC 15E 5180.0  -  5240.0 0.0041  
CC ND 15E 5260.0  -  5320.0 0.0075  
CC ND 15E 5500.0  -  5700.0 0.0093  
CC ND 15E 5720.0  -  5720.0 0.01  
CC 15E 5745.0  -  5825.0 0.0098  

Output power listed is conducted. Co-location of this module with other transmitters that operate simultaneously are required to be evaluated using the FCC multi-transmitter procedures. The module antenna(s) must be installed to meet the RF exposure compliance separation distance of 20 cm and any additional testing and authorization process as required. The final composite product complies with the FCC requirements as evaluated by a technical assessment to the FCC rules, including the transmitter operation and should refer to guidance in KDB 996369. U-NII 1 is for indoor operation only. This device has 20 MHz, 40 MHz, and80MHz bandwidth modes.

CC: This device is certified pursuant to two different Part 15 rules sections.
ND: This UNII device complies with the Transmit Power Control (TPC) and Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) requirements in Section 15.407(h).