JUNE 2020
GOLF IRRIGATION NEWS
A BIG THANK YOU! 


Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your orders and service requests over this difficult time.  We do not take it lightly and we just want to express our gratitude for the business you have sent our way.  Be it big or small, it all helps us keep going!
A NEW NORMAL 
Have you heard these words, or have you said them yourself?  Things we did before without thinking (like blowing out candles on a cake) may never come back and new ways of doing things (like video sales calls and curbside order pickup) may be a new normal. Whatever a new normal means to you, we want to be there with you and for you.  Please don't hesitate to tell us what your new normal expectations are and as a team we will try to work with you.  
TORO® TECHNOLOGY UPDATE
 
Toro's Lynx Control came on the market in 2010 and the INFINITY™ sprinkler in 2014. With several thousand users worldwide Toro relies on you, the user, to help them refine and improve the products. With Lynx 7.0 all Toro users can take advantage of run time to t he second, an easy to navigate, interactive map, text/email alerts and several other innovative firsts. 

Regardless of your current brand of control system or sprinklers, Toro has an upgrade path that will fit you. Click here for a larger timeline of the Toro controller advancements from 2010 to 2020.
USE THE TECHNOLOGY OF TOMORROW, TODAY
Last month I remotely dialed into a course in the Philly area and made a recording for you to show you some of the features that area activated with the latest firmware updates to the 2-wire Links Smart Modules. Any course that has Toro Lynx Smart Modules will be updated this year (ongoing) and be able to do what you see in this video. And the best news of all... As more advances come in future releases nothing has to be dug up! All these improvements can be sent out over the digital radio and 2-wire paths! Click here.

FREE HAT: One thing is not correct in this video. Send me an email with what it is and if you get it right, we will send you a hat. Hint: The screen is right, what I say is not.
WIXLINE® LIGHTNING DETECTION SYSTEMS
Is it time to upgrade your lightning detection and warning system? Does your facility have a detection and warning system? Does it rely on the internet connection or someone on staff to make the call?  Does it give false positives?  Strike Guard from WXLine is a low-cost system that is completely self-contained, guarantees no false alarms and can protect your control system and POS system! If your internet connection goes down or the power goes out, you are still protected! Click here for more info.
COMBINED FINANCING
Many clubs use financing solutions for mowing equipment purchases. It is possible to "combine" needed irrigation and technology upgrades with the mowing equipment in the same finance package. This solution works particularly well for irrigation central and satellite controller upgrades, weather stations, sensors (such as Spectrum® TDRs) and pump stations. Ask your Territory Manager for details and if this combined financing could be a solution for you. 

TRAINING MAKES A DIFFERENCE

NSN Regional Lynx Software Training Dates: (Confirmed with NSN)

We are anticipating our annual NSN Regional Lynx Software training will continue. For 26 years Toro has provided this type of educational event and it is the only event of its kind that comes with a money back guarantee! NSN subscriptions often include a scholarship for this event so check with NSN to see if you qualify. GCSAA Education Points are offered for this event. We will keep you updated as the event gets closer.

Tue-Wed, Dec 1-2, 2020: Turf Equipment and Supply, West Chester, PA office

Thu-Fri, Dec 3-4, 2020: Turf Equipment and Supply, Jessup, MD office

TEU TRAINING PORTAL - $49.95 PER YEAR

The annual fee of $49.95 per login gives you access for the entire year as many times as you wish to visit. Register as a company and do team trainings. Or, register individually and assign courses to employees and then track their progress. 24/7/365 access and no limit to how many times the content can be accessed.

Recent content additions:
  • TEU 2020 Professional Development Sessions - each session has been uploaded
  • Troubleshooting Golf Two-Wire Systems - 1 hr 10 min

Enroll today at our Online Training Portal here


SYSTEM MAINTENANCE FOR JUNE
 
Listed below are maintenance items to check during the month of June. This is from our yearly irrigation checklist which can be downloaded here.
 
  • Test lightning detection system in season monthly
  • Check for leaks - complete drive around mainlines and laterals 
  • Trim grass around sprinklers and quick coupler valves

ONLINE RESOURCES - KEEPING YOU CONNECTED 

Click on any of the links below to explore the digital resources we have available.





Turf Equipment Irrigation Resource Catalog
Toro Golf Irrigation Catalog
Toro Golf Irrigation Parts Breakouts
Irrigation Technician ToolBox








Controller Board Exchange Form
SitePro® Software Document
Lynx® Software Document
System Maintenance Calendar


ONE TEAM, MANY SOLUTIONS