Category Archives: 125x

Printing 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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Saving 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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Data Files – 125X Original Controls – Data, Capacity, Exporting, Types, Naming Conventions

“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. This…

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Printing Pine 125X Data from Specimen Compaction

“The DOT now requires that we print the compaction data directly from the gyro.  We use a 125X.  Can you help me?” Yes, we can help you. We provide an explanation of related topics for a Pine 125X Superpave gyratory compactor with upgraded controls in a 3-part blog series.  Printouts and screenshots shown are from…

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Saving Pine 125X Data to a USB Flash Drive

“The DOT now requires that we print the compaction data directly from the gyro.  We use a 125X.  Can you help me?” Yes, we can help you. We provide an explanation of related topics for a Pine 125X Superpave gyratory compactor with upgraded controls in a 3-part blog series.  Screenshots shown are from revision V18.08a…

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Pine 125X Data Files – Storage, Type, Naming, Etc.

“The DOT now requires that we print the compaction data directly from the gyro.  We use a 125X.  Can you help me?” Yes, we can help you. We provide an explanation of related topics for a Pine 125X Superpave gyratory compactor with upgraded controls in a 3-part blog series.  Printouts and screenshots shown are from…

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Low Density of Compacted Specimens

“The density of my compacted specimens are low.  What causes this problem?” A Potential Solution Check the specimen diameter setting on your machine if you are using a Pine AFGC125X, AFG1, or an AFG2.    The AFGC125X can be set at 150 mm or 100 mm.  The AFG1 and the AFG2 allow for 150 mm, 100…

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G2 Error Code Guidance

“I was compacting a specimen with our AFG2 when the machine just stopped.  Upon investigation, I discovered an error code on the display.  What do I do now?” An Explanation The Pine AFG125X, AFG1, and AFG2 Gyratory Compactors all have error diagnostics programmed into the control software that help identify the root cause when a…

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Changing the Batteries in a 125X

What kind of reminder or habit do you have for remembering to change the battery in your fire alarm?  Maybe you do it January 1st every year.  Maybe you put a reminder on your calendar.  However you do it, you realize the importance of having a good battery in place and you have developed some kind…

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