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Choosing the correct USB flash stick for your Pine equipment
Pine offers two types of USB flash sticks for data storage. Both are fully compatible with personal computers, but each is intended for use in specific equipment manufactured by Pine. RCUSBDE The current version of this product is formatted with FAT32 in 4 KB clusters and has a total size of 2 GB. Viewed in…
Read MoreData transfer errors with USB flash stick
Are you getting an error on your flash stick when trying to transfer PINE equipment test data to it? You might be quick to blame the machines when these issues arise. However, it just might be (and usually is) the flash stick itself. It can be complicated to diagnose issues based on the various PINE…
Read MoreThank You, Todd Arnold!
“If you’re brave enough to say goodbye, life will reward you with a new hello.” – Paulo Coelho The PINE family is sad to announce that after 10+ years with Pine Test Equipment, General Manager, Todd Arnold will be leaving the company, July 28, 2023. His new opportunity will take him closer to home and…
Read MoreSaving Brovold (GB1) Data
Saving data on the Brovold (AFGB1) gyratory compactor can be done manually or programmed to be saved automatically. The AFGB1 (a.k.a. GB1 or Brovold) has a few different models – each functioning a bit differently. The information presented here is for AFGB1’s with the Beijer Exter K20M control panel (serial numbers 5706 through 5884). The…
Read MoreRetrieving Brovold (GB1) Test Data
So, you have a Brovold Gyratory Compactor (a.k.a. AFGB1 or GB1) and need help retrieving the data from your machine. Understanding a few basics of the machine will help with that retrieval. Just a quick side note, there are a few different Brovold models that function differently. The example used here is specific to the…
Read MoreYouTube to the Rescue
There is little argument on how the digital world has drastically changed our lives. When we travel, we are more likely to use digital maps rather than those large folded paper ones. At our fingertips, we instantly have access to copious amounts of information. These digital tools that we all use today are fast, easy…
Read MoreDave Savage has left the building
Yes, it’s true. The legendary, Dave Savage will retire in January 2022. After 38 years of travel, customer care, and a lot of Pine company growth, he decided it was time. Time to pass the proverbial torch. For Dave, it’s time to move on to greener pastures (aka fairways). No more O-dark-thirty flights, sleep disruptions,…
Read MorePrinting Data – Pine 125X with Original Controls
“The DOT now requires that we print the compaction data directly from the gyro. We use a Pine 125X. Can you help me?” Yes, we can help you. A 3-part blog series explains related topics for a Pine 125X Superpave gyratory compactor with original controls. Information presented represents version 1.09D of the control software. The…
Read MoreSaving Data – Pine 125X with Original Controls
“The DOT now requires that we print the compaction data directly from the gyro. We use a Pine 125X. Can you help me?” Yes, we can help you. A 3-part blog series explains related topics for a Pine 125X Superpave gyratory compactor with original controls. Information presented represents version 1.09D of the control software. The…
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