Bibeau, Cancade and Renn Gravel and Dump Bodies
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Bibeau, Cancade and Renn Gravel and Dump Bodies
EQUIPMENT REVIEW Fall / Winter 2015 Summer / Fall 2015 Publications Mail Agreement Number 41137025 Renn Side and End Dump Trailer Bibeau, Cancade and Renn Gravel and Dump Bodies (Pg. 8) Public Public Works Works || Waterworks Waterworks || Contractors Contractors || Infrastructure Infrastructure Fall / Winter 2015 Edition Volume 5 Number 4 Published by: EQUIPMENT REVIEW INC. Editorial and Advertising Office Suite 628, 440-10816 Macleod Trail S.E. Calgary, Alberta Canada T2J 5N8 TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS & SERVICES Telephone: (403) 238-8663 email: [email protected] Publisher / Editor Jerry Skinner Promotions Manager Jeremy Skinner Circulation / Reader Matters concerning additions, deletions, address changes etc. - please use regular mail to contact us at the address above. 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Manufacturers supply both steel and aluminum dump bodies, conventional and tub style, for all classes of trucks, light, medium and heavy duty applications customized to customers’ specific needs and requirements… Advanced Traffic and Parking Solutions 15 The ATS Traffic Group of companies, specializing in Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and other technology-based solutions for traffic, parking, and industrial applications has grown to be a force in Western Canada in the parking and traffic control market. ATS continues to work with its customer base to offer solutions to their individual requirements… ‘ecoglo’ Photoluminescent Contrast Stripping “In order for them to provide adequate safety, they needed lighting on their stairs to provide the necessary way-finding for occupants during these events. WinSport recently contracted Accu-Flo Meter Service to provide Ecoglo photoluminescent contrast stripping in order to solve the problem. Photoluminescent material is a sustainable alternative to egress marking that’s powered through a physical reaction that absorbs any source of ambient light…” A Viable Water Management Initiative 18 20 Your reason for considering an irrigation water management system may be as different as your city is from another city on the other side of the country. However, the one similarity you share is; quality, versatility and sustainability must always be in the forefront as you search out options in order to maximize your return on your investment… EQUIPMENT REVIEW 3 CUBEX The ‘Road Widener’ Attachment CUBEX has been appointed distributor in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba and Ontario for the Road Widener attachment. The Road Widener can be operated in conjunction with skid steers, loaders, graders and backhoes. It is easily attached/ detached via its ‘Quick Connect Coupler’. The conveyor belt system accommodates hot mix asphalt as well as any other aggregate. Applications for the Road Widener include shouldering, road widening, trench backfilling and asphalt patching. The attachment was originally designed and developed by a paving contractor, out of necessity, in Wisconsin where it is still manufactured today. The machine was designed for highway departments, road contractors, landscapers and others who need to spread aggregate, particularly along roads where more flexibility is needed or for use in tighter conditions such as trails, paths and driveways. It also is used for trench work. Owners of the Road Widener skid steer attachment also use the machine to spread landscaping soil and asphalt. Road Widener’s innovative design makes it extremely flexible for use on road shoulders, driveways, trails and paths. It is easily maneuvered around road signs, guard rails, mailboxes and other structures along roads or paths and can disperse a 20ton truckload of aggregate in minutes. The Road Widener has a universal attachment, can be lifted by a skid loader, can be 4 EQUIPMENT REVIEW www.equipmentreview.ca Fall / Winter 2015 moved with a pick-up truck and can be transported by any common-width carrier. •C apable of dispersing a 20-ton truckload of gravel in minutes The Road Widener is offered with a righthand discharge as well as the original left-hand discharge. Both the right-sidedischarge and left-side-discharge machines will spread material in 1- to 3.5-foot widths. •C an travel over 12 miles an hour while dispersing a perfect shoulder FEATURES • Shoulders from 1-foot to 4-foot widths • Right or left discharge • Adjustable slope • Adjustable material depth • Variable speed •U niversal mount for all makes of skid steers and compact track loaders •H ydraulic-driven conveyer belt (heavy duty 10″ head and tail pulleys) •E xtensions for use with different types of dump trucks • Transportable on common-width vehicles; skid steer can lift Road Widener onto the trailer •O perator has precise control over placement of materials •O perator may tilt hopper forward to place material in front of machine •P recise maneuverability when shouldering around mailboxes, driveway approaches, street signs, intersections, cul-du-sacs, guard rails, etc. • American made For more information contact your local CUBEX facility, or visit: www.cubexltd. com EQUIPMENT REVIEW 5 IPEX Municipal Pressure Piping Systems As a leader in thermoplastic piping for more than 50 years, and with its long track record of success in the infrastructure business, IPEX provides unsurpassed product engineering expertise to meet the demanding requirements of today’s complex Municipal Pressure and Gravity Applications. Combined with the inherent advantages of IPEX Water Service and Specialty Systems – proven strength and flexibility, combined with outstanding resistance to corrosion and chemical attack – comes quality assurance that exceeds the industry’s most demanding standards. This includes third-party certification from organizations such as the Canadian Standards Association, Factory Mutual, Underwriter’s Laboratories and NSF. Low maintenance and pumping costs Bionax PVCO IPEX states that third party studies from respected institutes confirm that Bionax is exceptionally corrosion resistant, unlike cast iron or concrete pressure pipes with pre-stressed steel wires that can degrade over time, leading to costly system failures. Like conventional PVC, Bionax is virtually corrosion-proof. Bionax is a molecularly-enhanced PVC pipe designed for water mains and sewage forcemains. Made from biaxiallyoriented PVC material, Bionax has almost double the strength of conventional PVC and three times the impact absorption capability. According to IPEX, Bionax is a pipe with all the benefits associated with conventional PVC, yet dramatically stronger and more impact resistant. Using a revolutionary new orientation process, this ultra high-tech process orients the PVC molecules both in the axial and circumferential directions (biaxial orientation). The result is a pipe with enhanced toughness and flexibility. Bionax is specially engineered to withstand the rigors of today’s installations. With less construction inspection, and less regular maintenance, the market is calling for a pipe that is more robust, stronger and easier to install. IPEX believes Bionax delivers on all three counts. 6 EQUIPMENT REVIEW Bionax’s larger interior diameters compared to other plastic pipes and smooth inner surface mean less friction, increased flow rates and lower pumping costs. In fact, Bionax retains its excellent hydraulic properties, keeping maintenance costs extremely low and saving energy throughout the system’s life. Unsurpassed corrosion resistance Lowest carbon footprint IPEX claims Bionax PVCO has the lowest carbon footprint of any municipal piping system, from the amount of energy used in its manufacture to its delivery to your jobsite. Bionax PVCO Pipe for Municipal Applications Bionax’s biaxial orientation dramatically enhances the pipe properties that are important to municipal designers: • Larger internal diameters increase flow rates and reduce pumping costs • Higher cyclic fatigue resistance for forcemain applications Bionax SR Bionax SR is PVCO pipe used for potable water systems and other pressure pipe applications where enhanced resistance to seismic activity is a requirement. Bionax SR - Seismic Water Pipe - combines the same strength, toughness and flexibility as standard Bionax pipe with the enhanced seismic-resistance benefits of an extended bell. The result is a municipal water transmission and distribution system that provides superior performance. Bionax SR can improve absorption of lateral ground strain of seismic events and provides other performance benefits including product consistency, industry standard dimensions and corrosion-resistant attributes for North American job sites. Advantages: • 6.1m (14 fewer joints per 500m) • New blade required every 1,500m of installation • Joint paint not required • Cast Iron Outside Diameter (CIOD), consistent with all North American manufactured water pipe fittings • Consistent outside diameter • Light Weight e.g. 300mm PC 235 psi pipe = 236 lbs. • No pipe puller required, all that’s needed is a simple bar and block assembly with a pipe stop For further information contact your local IPEX branch, or visit: www.ipexinc.com • Reduced surge pressure www.equipmentreview.ca Fall / Winter 2015 EQUIPMENT REVIEW 7 Commercial Truck Equipment Bibeau, Cancade and Renn Gravel and Dump Bodies Commercial Truck Equipment is a full service dealer for Bibeau, Cancade and Renn Gravel Boxes, Pups, End Dumps and Quad trailers. ‘CTE’ provides parts and service for these product lines. Manufacturers supply both steel and aluminum dump bodies, conventional and tub style, for all classes of trucks, light, medium and heavy duty applications customized to customers’ specific needs and requirements. For trailer needs CTE supplies both Tandem and Tri axle Pup trailers, Tandem and Triaxle End Dumps, and Quad Wagons, manufactured from a variety of materials and fully engineered to meet the demands of ever changing material handling needs. Bibeau Bibeau offers a wide selection of dump bodies and other related equipment for the trucking industry. Bibeau dump bodies are manufactured in various sizes and configurations. Every model of dump body is designed and constructed to meet a specific type of work and application. The standard construction of all Bibeau dump bodies includes: Unibody construction using top quality materials, continuous welds throughout, integrated conduit for heating, a door latching or cartridge system ready for pneumatic hook-up, shot blasted and primed with a highly resistant industrial primer, and many other advanced features. 16’ Cancade aluminum box Cancade tri-axle end dump Renn 15’ HSSL gravel box Renn tri-axle pup trailer Cancade Cancade is a multi-dimensional manufacturing company, offering advanced welding and component development in addition to an award winning line-up of trucks, trailers and agricultural equipment. Cancade manufactures high quality, multi-use equipment that is engineered for long use, operator ease and aesthetic superiority. Bibeau tri-axle pup trailer 8 EQUIPMENT REVIEW This includes truck bodies, trailers, large round bale self-loading and unloading transportation systems, hoists, portable loading ramps and unloading augers and conveyors for truck bodies and trailers for the agricultural, commercial and municipal and construction sectors. Bibeau BFL Series Hard Ox gravel box www.equipmentreview.ca Fall / Winter 2015 Renn Renn dump bodies are manufactured for all classes of trucks, available in both AR200 and Hardox material, a double wall design, with optional straight or sloped gate and ranging in size from 10’-22’. Trailers are available in both conventional and tub style. Constructed to have optimum strength to weight ratio, Renn gravel products offer superior strength that can stand up to the impact of daily wear and tear. Their conventional double wall system is designed to provide that strength. Renn boxes are built with sloped load clearing interior walls and debris shedding exterior surfaces. Renn’s unique double wall design is built from 12 gauge high-tensile steel sheet with inner and outer liner continuously welded to a durable one-piece .188” AR200 steel floor. For further information contact your local Commercial Truck Equipment branch, or visit: www.commercialtruckequipment.ca EQUIPMENT REVIEW 9 W.R. Meadows Marathon Asphalt Repair and Maintenance Equipment Your Municipal Equipment Specialists R.P.M. - Snow Removal Equipment - Snow Blowers - Utility Vehicles K.M INTERNATIONAL - T-2 ASPHALT RECYCLER - KM4000T - KM8000T - Infrared Recyclers BOSS W.R. Meadows is the western distributor for Marathon Equipment Inc. Marathon is a global leader in manufacturing and designing asphalt repair and maintenance equipment. Marathon supplies contractors and public works departments around the world with a full line of portable and trailer-mounted machines including hot asphalt transporters, crack sealing kettles and equipment, infrared asphalt repair equipment as well as cold and heated spray sealing machines for all types of sealants including coal tar, water based emulsions, solvent based sealers and asphalt cement. - Snow Plows ROAD HOG - Cold Planers - Road Saws HI-WAY - Salt and Sand Spreaders Snow Plows Multi-purpose Dump Bodies CRAFCO - Pavement Preservation Products - Spray Injection Patchers Crack Sealing ZAMBONI - Ice Resurfacers: Natural Gas, Propane and Electric - Ice Edgers (gas/electric) - Conti Blade Changing systems Marathon manufactures a complete range of crack sealing equipment. For the budget conscious, or those getting into small scale crack sealing, a range of direct fired portable kettles is available, ranging from 10-100 gallons capacity, and also the DPS-5 small pumping cold pour crack filler. Rock Solid Reliability. For larger-scale operators and road maintenance crews needing to apply oil jacketed materials, Marathon offers both gravity pour and heated hose pumping kettles ranging from 10 to 400 gallons, with fast heat up times and high throughput. The KERA lineup offers 145-400 gallons capacity with a proprietary oil jacketed heated hose system. Many KERA kettles are over 10 years in operation and are still using the original hose. This system saves owners from the more frequent failures and costly replacement of electrically heated hoses. • Hydrants • Valves • Pipe Repair • Service Brass Hot Asphalt Transport • Machines & Tools • Automated Flushing Systems A full line of hot mix transporters, from 2-4 ton capacity, in a variety of configurations is available. HMT units can be made • Remote Pressure Monitoring • Leak Detection & Pipeline Condition Assessments Visit us online at www.muellercanada.com 705.719.9965 [email protected] EQUIPMENT REVIEW Infrared Repairs Marathon makes a complete line of infrared asphalt heating products from the 36x36 inch walk behind for small utility cuts and manhole repairs to seam heaters designed to be mounted to a paver, to the massive HEPR96V trailer mounted 4’ x 8’ heating element. All are simple low maintenance products with no batteries or fans. Tack Coat products For emulsions, the PES line of sprayers is suited to materials that do not require heating. These machines can be built with spray wand and spray bar application systems. The LD models of liquid tack distributors are available in 600 and 1000 gallon capacities. Standard and optional components offer users propane heat, fully insulated tanks, optional spray bars, high capacity pumps, optional automatic temperature control, optional in cab control for spray bars and the option to hand spray plus a number of other capabilities. Also for spraying hot tack, the TPS and UPS line of tack sprayers offer those needing smaller spray systems a complete set of options and abilities. W.R. Meadows stocks a large number of related tools and products to help with any job. Crack filler and seal coat Squeegees, asphalt light lutes, or just about any other product you could need on the job site. Copyright © 2015 Mueller Co., LLC. All Rights Reserved. 10 trailer mounted for portability, or skid mounted to slip onto an existing trailer or into the back of a truck. Propane and diesel are both available for heating, along with hydraulic dumping units and auger discharge units. For further information contact W.R. Meadows at: 780-458-8773. www.equipmentreview.ca Fall / Winter 2015 EQUIPMENT REVIEW 11 Falcon Equipment Well-Seasoned: How Holder Municipal Tractors Can Help You Year-Round The Holder C992 articulating tractor Holder’s cab design provides an excellent view of attachments and exceptional working comfort If there’s anything owners and operators detest the most, it’s ‘downtime’. across western Canada. For more information on Holder Tractors or to request a demo, please contact a Falcon Equipment Representative toll-free at 1-800-914-7819, or visit their website at: www.falconequip.com However, perhaps the dreaded downtime can be conquered with cross-season versatility. That’s where Holder Tractors comes in; they’ve been constructing multi-function tractors that operate across a number of different tasks throughout the year. Each machine is equipped with 3 connection points so operators can select from a wide array of equipment attachments to push, spread, haul, sweep and mow materials for the ultimate in utility. Falcon Equipment Ltd. Lifting Expectations Since 1988. WELL-SEASONED MUNICIPAL TRACTORS FOR WINTER, SPRING, SUMMER & FALL The trick with the articulated frame The articulated steering system devised by Holder offers unique advantages: absolute track holding, even in curves; the best possible maneuverability; and the smallest turning radius. According to Holder, its continuous four-wheel drive, four equal sized wheels and wheel load balance results in the best possible traction and thrust performance available, while optimizing soil preservation. The Holder Line Holder’s line of tractors varies in size and capacity to meet specific requirements. From the compact X30 to the more robust C992, Holder’s robust and reliable product array combine extreme maneuverability and in-cab operational comfort for your widespread demands. With headquarters in Ottawa, Ontario, Holder has partnered with Falcon Equipment Ltd. to provide sales, parts and service 12 EQUIPMENT REVIEW www.equipmentreview.ca Fall / Winter 2015 3 Attachment Points for Maximum Versatility Snow Removal Spreading/Hauling Sweeping Mowing A Thriving Western Canadian Network of Heavy Equipment Professionals Sales - Parts - Service www.falconequip.com 1-800-914-7819 EQUIPMENT REVIEW 13 ATS Traffic Group Advanced Traffic and Parking Solutions Opticom GPS Emergency Vehicle Pre-emption Parking Gates & Bollards Parking Meters Traffic Signals The ATS Traffic Group of companies, specializing in Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and other technology-based solutions for traffic, parking, and industrial applications has grown to be a force in Western Canada in the parking and traffic control market. ATS continues to work with its customer base to offer solutions to their individual requirements. The company’s product line has grown substantially. Not only does ATS offer signal heads, but it now has product offerings that include: • Traffic data collection equipment utilizing different technologies • Road Weather Information Systems • In road lighting for crosswalks and lane delineation • Traffic detection • Pre-emption systems for Emergency Vehicles, Transit and Maintenance Vehicles • Access Control • Photo Enforcement System • Complete Parking System – both on and off-street www.equipmentreview.ca Fall / Winter 2015 A quick and easy installation of Sensys Wireless Vehicle Detections sensors • Distance Measuring Devices • Induction Lighting • Specialty and Illuminated Signs • Bollard Products ATS Traffic Group has completed numerous unique projects that include the Photo Red Light Enforcement in Grande Prairie, Pre-emption for Emergency and Transit vehicles in numerous communities including the City of Calgary, and an innovative, state-of-the-art parking system at Mount Royal University. ATS continues to be successful in delivering quality, customized solutions to clients, applying technologically advanced products to achieve the best project results, and is also a distributor for respected international companies across North America, providing high caliber products and customer service. ATS has a knowledgeable and dedicated sales team that offers a broad range of experience for Municipal Departments, Private Operators, Property Maintenance Companies, Emergency and Enforcement Services, Transit, Design and Consulting Engineers and Industrial companies. For more information contact your local ATS Traffic Group facility, or visit: www.atstrafficgroup.com EQUIPMENT REVIEW 15 Deerland JCB JCB’S DEALER NETWORK EXPANDS WITH THE ADDITION OF DEERLAND JCB Industrial Machine RoadHog Pick-Up Brooms for Skidsteers and Tractor Loader Backhoes “RoadHog has designed-in durability with a reinforced steel broom front and hood...” Deerland, headquartered in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada, has joined JCB’s dealer network as Deerland JCB. The company offers JCB equipment including Loadall telescopic handlers, wheel loaders, Telemasters, and the world’s safest skid steers and compact track loaders with unique side-entry doors. Deerland JCB has two additional locations in Alberta—one in Vegreville and the other in Athabasca, the Athabasca location is moving to a brand new building in 2016 just east of its’ current location. All three locations will offer JCB agricultural equipment. “Deerland’s innovative and industry leading staff is consistently striving to find the best solutions for our customers,” said Brett Yakimetz, Owner of Deerland JCB. “In order to do that to our fullest potential we needed to find a line of skid steers, wheel loaders, and telescopic handlers that is as forward thinking and quality driven as we are. That’s where the partnership between us and JCB seemed like a natural fit.” Deerland has over 30 years of experience in the sales and service of agricultural equipment as well as a dedicated turf and lawn department. The staff of 100 employees includes a sales team to match customers with the best equipment for any task and a parts and service department to assist with repairs and upgrades. “Deerland’s innovative focus and reputation for excellent customer service perfectly aligns with JCB’s own objectives,” said Dan Schmidt, JCB North America’s Vice President of Agriculture. “We look forward to working together to bring the best quality equipment and service to customers.” For more information about Deerland, visit www.deerlandjcb.com 16 EQUIPMENT REVIEW www.equipmentreview.ca RoadHog has introduced a full line of Pick-Up Brooms that can be used on skidsteer loaders or tractor loader backhoes. Brooms are available in 60, 72, 84 and 96-inch widths. Broom wafers are 26-inches in diameter and are powered by a direct drive bi-directional motor with relief valve. All brooms are shipped with a combination of poly and steel wafers to enhance both pick-up characteristics and wear material. In addition to the wafers that are sized for greater wear, all bucket edges are ¾-inch thick. Buckets include both a weld-on edge and a reversible, bolton edge. RoadHog has designed in durability with a reinforced steel broom front and hood to withstand the most demanding job applications. Design durability can also be found in the broom height adjustment pins which are anodized and well protected. Both sides of the broom feature added guarding at both the bearing and drive side of the broom core. Fall / Winter 2015 Options for these brooms include both a gutter brush arrangement and multiple water options. Water can be added with a 45-gallon, low profile tank that mounts directly to the top of the broom housing. This system is pressurized for greater effectiveness in dust abatement. There is also a low profile, 40-gallon gravity mount system that is placed on top of the skidsteer. As with every professionally designed attachment from RoadHog, convenience features like access/egress steps are placed on both sides of the unit as well as D-rings for easy tie-down during transport. Other RoadHog Products ‘The RoadHog’ - an ideal substitute for dedicated milling machines, as it costs much less to own and operate. The RoadHog is designed to cut asphalt, utility trenches and reclaim or stabilize pavement and base. The pavement is recycled in place and can be reused for base reconstruction or trench backfill. The units are self contained and require no hydraulic or electrical power from the loader. Models are available for wheel loaders, backhoes and skidsteers. Skidsteer Cold Planers - Several models of skidsteer cold planer’s are offered by RoadHog, with 12″ to 40″ cutting drums and cutting depths to 5″, 6″ or 8″. These can be powered by the skidsteer’s standard or high flow hydraulic system, and built for any make and model of skidsteer. Skidsteer Road Saw - The road saw is an ideal attachment for cutting pavement prior to laying utilities, such as water, sewer and electrical lines as well as traffic sensors and pavement patchwork. For further information contact Industrial Machine Inc. at: 780-944-6986, or visit: www.industrialmachine.ca EQUIPMENT REVIEW 17 Accu-Flo Meter Service ‘ecoglo’ Photoluminescent Contrast Stripping Photoluminescent Exit Signs Canada Olympic Park takes the step towards better safety with sustainable way-finding The safer, sustainable and cost-effective solution building safety by improving way-finding, but it also reduces one of the largest leading injuries –slips and falls by providing slip resistance that lasts the life of the facility. WinSport Canada is a non-profit organization that owns and operates world class winter sport environments and facilities located in Southern Alberta. These facilities include; Canada Olympic Park in Calgary, the Bill Warren Training Centre at the Canmore Nordic Centre in Canmore Alberta, and the Beckie Scott High Performance Training Centre on Haig Glacier Alberta. WinSport also funds two-thirds of the operating budget for the Olympic Oval at the University of Calgary. Since Ecoglo’s photoluminescent material operates on a physical reaction, the material will never fail or degrade over time. This means the strip provides the venue with a highcontrast step edge regardless of the lighting condition, while also reducing slips and falls from wet footwear and offering a fail-safe lighting source which, in an event of an emergency where smoke could be present, provide an illumination below the smoke level to safely guiding occupants. Since Accu-Flo also provided the certified installation, WinSport receives not only a maintenance-free guidance solution, but a 20year manufacturer warranty. Over this time and many more years, they will continue to save thousands of more dollars on maintenance and operating due to the multiple benefits they receive from Ecoglo’s products. Accu-Flo Meter Service is the local dealer for Ecoglo – a world leader in photoluminescent step edge, path finding, handrail and exit sign products for both outdoors and indoors. For more information, contact Accu-Flo Meter Service, or e-mail: [email protected] Since the 2010 National Building Code was adopted, Accu-Flo has been providing photoluminescent exit signs -saving their customers a significant amount of capital, which would otherwise be required by their electrical counter-parts. Not only do Ecoglo exit signs come with a 25-year manufacturer warranty, they also are rated to last 35+ years and never lose their performance over time. This allows building owners to eliminate all the maintenance associated with their exit signs, such as replacement bulbs, batteries and even the routine testing of the back-up power, providing these continuous cost savings over the life of the facility. For new construction, Ecoglo exit signs instantly pay for themselves by eliminating the associated wire and conduit which would otherwise be needed for electrical exit signs. Using Ecoglo’s E20 photoluminescent contrast strip, WinSport was able to save thousands of dollars, by eliminating the electrical requirements for the conventional alternative such as stair lighting, spot lights, etc. Along with the photoluminescent strip that is integrally bonded to the aluminum base, Ecoglo’s contrast strips are also comprised of an exceptionally hard wearing silicon-carbide non-slip strip. This strip is also colored, so that it also provides an even higher contrast level on the stair edge than is required by code. This not only helps to increase EQUIPMENT REVIEW Photoluminescent exit signs have been a part of Canada’s National Building Code since 2010. This National Building Code has since been adopted at the provincial level all across Canada. Under the new code, photoluminescent exit signs must be certified to the ULC572 standard. Within the testing of the standard, each sign must be legible at the required distance rating after being in the dark for a two hour period. This is different from the CSA standard for electrical exit signs, which only tests the optical brightness of the sign before the 2 hour period –inherently making the ULC572 standard even more stringent. Photoluminescent exit signs are nontoxic, non-radioactive, non-electrical and non-mechanical. Since they operate on a physical reaction, they are fail-safe, when the lights go out, they always glow. Accu-Flo Meter Service, the local Calgary stocking dealer for Ecoglo, has been improving building safety all over Alberta by providing fail-safe, sustainable exit signs which don’t require power consumption or maintenance. Like most facilities that strive to use best building practices, WinSport was faced with safety and guidance issues for their main arena at Canada Olympic Park in the CODA Athletic and Ice Complex. The issue was raised when they wanted their main arena that seats about 2,940 people to become a venue for concerts and events that required reduced lighting levels in. In order for them to provide adequate safety, they needed lighting on their stairs to provide the necessary way-finding for occupants during these events. WinSport recently contracted Accu-Flo Meter Service to provide Ecoglo photoluminescent contrast stripping in order to solve the problem. Photoluminescent material is a sustainable alternative to egress marking that is powered through a physical reaction that absorbs any source of ambient light. Then, when the lights go out, the material slowly releases this energy as a visible light source. 18 Ecoglo photoluminescent exit signs are charged by any ambient light, whether it be a natural or artificial source such as LED, HPS, incandescent etc… When the lights go out, they slowly release the energy they have stored providing an internal illumination that can be seen for up to a day after. www.equipmentreview.ca Fall / Winter 2015 EQUIPMENT REVIEW 19 A Viable Water Management Initiative Cutting irrigation water use does save you money! By Terry Ormrod, Western Canada Sales Manager, The Toro Company For some of us the cost of water is not something you might look at as a real dollar and cents cost. In reality it may be the costs related to accessing, filtering, delivering, and maintaining the water and the respective infrastructures supporting it. Your reason for considering an irrigation water management system may be as different as your city is from another city on the other side of the country. However, the one similarity you share is; quality, versatility and sustainability must always be in the forefront as you search out options in order to maximize your return on your investment. We all identify “Water Management” as low flush toilets, low water use showerheads, and irrigation rain sensor devices. In our day and age, it goes much deeper than that. As we all sit right now, your irrigation system very likely is the highest single water user in your respective region during the spring to fall growing season, and holds the greatest potential for water savings. Typically, we can see any given users’ water use double in the summer months. An Irrigation Water Management System (WMS) can and should save in the range of 3550% of this spring to fall water expenditure. That alone is usually enough to see the solid investment in your conservation efforts. Now let us consider the rest. How about your water supply infrastructure? Your pump stations, water mains, PRV stations, etc etc. They are all designed for a maximum range of flow. The max flow is the flow you would see during the hottest week of the summer and irrigation is what drives that peak up. If you are able to cut that peak by the 40%, you reduce water use, thus extending the life of your infrastructure and defer the costs of upgrades of such for many years. Liability is always an issue and managing your parks irrigation systems to minimize the liability of a hillside slumping - or a park or buildings flooding is a concern as well. This concern is answered by a quality WMS. Benefits beyond those already mentioned are; a WMS will assist your irrigation crews and turf managers in doing what they do best, and that is to grow grass and manage turf. The vandalism issue in every community is always a concern, and a WMS will give you all the best tools to combat this; whether it’s entire system shutoff during grad weekend, water window management to stay out of the peak vandal hours, or zone shutdown and alarm once a sprinkler is kicked off to minimize water waste and site damage liability. Keeping your water window to a minimum is of paramount importance in the summer months. User groups playing soccer or baseball etc on overly wet fields in the morning causes turf damage, site liability, as well as bad will with the user groups. Then the favorite in the back of the minds of all municipal agencies are the calls from locals on a rainy day giving you grief when the city irrigation is running during rainfall. A good quality WMS solves all of these issues, and more. City of Saskatoon leads the way The Toro ‘Sentinel’ Series WMS is an advanced, state-of-the-art Water Management System, with customers such as the Beijing Olympic city, Disney Wide World of Sports, Notre Dame University, Princeton University; and the list goes on. In Canada Toro supplies sites such as; The Cities of- Nanaimo, 20 EQUIPMENT REVIEW www.equipmentreview.ca Fall / Winter 2015 Kelowna, Prince George, Burnaby, North Van, West Van, Delta, U of A, U of C, U of S, along with a number of large commercial users. Just over 70 sites in Western Canada to date. In September of 2009, the City of Saskatoon began what is believed to be the largest one time purchase of central control products seen to date. The Beijing Olympic village was 162 controllers. The combined controller count of AC and DC sites in Saskatoon is in excess of 240 as of August 2015. Network communications to five hubs and four weather stations control the ET based run times. Their choice for the project was the Toro Sentinel System, with the cities of Trail, Coquitlam, Whistler, and the Kamloops School District choosing Sentinel soon after jut to mention a few. Who is your Sentinel? The Sentinel WMS will automatically adjust irrigation runtimes based on current weather data provided by your choice of a number of weather sources. The system will monitor all irrigation cycles and respond to any anomalies due to vandalism, broken mainlines, ‘real time’ rainfall, or other hydraulic issues as well as managing the flow of the system maximizing efficiency of the sprinklers and minimizing the water/vandalism window. Maintenance of irrigation sites is made efficient and user-friendly with the handheld remote radio for accurate and instant zone activations. Remote access to the system via a Smart Phone and or tablet makes the system a user friendly part of your Turf Maintenance system. A well designed and operated WMS can show an end-user a savings in Irrigation water use in the range of 35% and beyond. Features of the Central Control System Sentinel has been designed to operate as an ‘Irrigation Central Control’ system without a middle manager or the continual reliance on the office-based computer or any additional hardware in the field. Operating outside of the bounds of these hardware limitations and maintenance issues is a great benefit to the end user; as Sentinel relies on nothing more than the power to be on to operate as a fully functional water management system. Sentinel features true two-way FCC compliant UHF radio communication, as well as the option of Landline phone, Cell phone, Ethernet, SCADA, Fiber Optic, or Spread Spectrum, or a combination of some or all of these options. The numerous communication options allows users to talk to an almost unlimited number of satellites over any distance, overcoming typical communication obstacles rendering many of Toro’s competitors inoperable. Reporting capabilities include: Water Cont’d... EQUIPMENT REVIEW 21 schedule; Water usage, ET, Rain fall data, flow graphs, zone runtimes, alarms status, electrical status, rain fall and or rain off status, and daily ET rates, just to mention a few reports, in print or graph format. Field Satellite Features Some features of the Sentinel Field Satellite include: • Real time flow monitoring at the Satellite without requiring additional components when using flow sensors with-in the system • Field satellite retains full functionality of the entire system thus not being susceptible to any office computer or communication malfunctions by others. • Modular station counts from 12 to 204 in 12-station increments, or in a two wire decoder configuration for up to 204 stations or a hybrid of both • 16 sensor inputs per satellite allowing for coverage of all your points of connection on the site. • Up to 16 programs and 8 start times per program, station run times from one minute to four hours and 59 minutes, or options of repeats or continuous run • Global adjustment from 0–250%; percent adjust by program from 0–250% • Ability to read and respond to numerous brands of high end weather stations • Electrical current draw monitoring will shut down a station that shows excessively high electrical draw on the wire path, and notify the user and continue program operation • Ability to operate up to 16 programs simultaneously based on water and power restrictions only. • Its true two-way communication allows for changes in the field to be uploaded to the central computer and allows two-way communication with a hand-held radio in stand –alone mode • The Sentinel controller in the field can also act as a re-hub (leapfrog) of communication in the case of a remote Sentinel controller residing beyond 22 EQUIPMENT REVIEW the limitations of the standard UHF communications. Again allowing for a solid system and minimizing the customer’s capital expenditures along the way. advance through the system during winterizing, or complete rain shutdown just to note a few • Voice and data capable Go Green. • System on and off command activation In addition, all of this can be run without a connection to the local power grid. Solar panels and DC power are quickly taking over the Sentinel picture as more than just a far-fetched option for power. Now virtually every one of your Sentinel irrigation controllers can be solar powered and retain 100% of the functionality of the AC powered units. Saves on the connection cost to the grid and of course the power to run the site. Saving power goes hand in hand with saving water and Sentinel does both very well. • Great remote access to zones positioned in medians, boulevards, distant or hard to reach sites • Considered an advancement in Safety management • Active flagging of sprinklers while aerating sports fields. • Onsite staffs’ best friend For more information contact your local EMCO Irrigation or Vankel Distributors location, or visit: www.toro.com Hand-held and Other Remote Features • The hand-held capability in stand-alone or Central mode allows data commands to manually turn on individual or multiple stations, initiate programs, www.equipmentreview.ca Fall / Winter 2015 EQUIPMENT REVIEW 23 吀䠀䤀匀 䤀匀 吀䠀䔀 匀吀䄀刀吀 伀䘀 匀伀䴀䔀吀䠀䤀一䜀 䈀䤀䜀Ⰰ 唀一ⴀ匀䔀䔀一⸀ 唀一匀䔀䔀一 倀栀漀琀漀氀甀洀椀渀攀猀挀攀渀琀 匀琀攀瀀 䔀搀最攀Ⰰ 倀愀琀栀 䘀椀渀搀椀渀最Ⰰ 䠀愀渀搀爀愀椀氀 愀渀搀 䔀砀椀琀 匀椀最渀 倀爀漀搀甀挀琀猀 昀漀爀 䈀漀琀栀 䤀渀搀漀漀爀猀 愀渀搀 伀甀琀搀漀漀爀猀 刀攀搀甀挀攀 匀氀椀瀀猀 愀渀搀 䘀愀氀氀猀 眀椀琀栀 刀攀挀礀氀攀搀 䰀椀最栀琀 ⴀ㠀 ⴀ㤀㈀ⴀ㈀㈀㈀㠀