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FACILITY & OPERATIONS 44 SportsTurf | February 2015 www.sportsturfonline.com Updated Novo 2Wire coN- verter from UNderhill The Novo 2Wire converter from Underhill is now available with built-in testing and programming features, along with improved diagnostics. Novo Model W-NOV-2U has the ability to test and program field decoders and 8-station senders (used on sites with more than 32 stations). No additional wire harnesses are required. The user plugs in the connectors, slides the switch from "run" to "program," and can test or program a decoder or sender as needed. Model W-NOV-2U also has a new diagnostic feature that avoids repeated callbacks by clearing a displayed field fault to confirm it has been resolved. Versatile and easy to install, Novo is compatible with all major controllers. Hunter, Rain Bird, Irritrol, Toro, and other popular brands, can be converted to total two-wire or applied in a "hybrid" application using both two-wire and multi-wire systems. Underhill ep miNerals iNtrodUces BallGame chaNGer aNd playBall! for iNfields EP Minerals, LLC has launched BallGame Changer with KT3, a patent-pending premier infield conditioner, the PlayBall! drying agent, PlayBall! mound clay, and the PlayBall! infield conditioner. "These specially designed products have been successfully performance-tested at major league, minor league, college, and high school fields around the US with excellent results. BallGame Changer and the PlayBall! keep your infields safe with better traction, and your infield remains more playable because they do a great job of controlling moisture," said VP of performance aggregates, Jeff Kitchens. "BallGame Changer with KT3 is a revolution- ary new clay product. KT3 is a patent-pending surface technology that changes how the BallGame Changer product interacts with water. You can apply the normal amount of water and conditioner with BallGame Changer as you use today and maintain a higher moisture level for nine innings, reducing dust and additional maintenance factors." EP Minerals NeW Gary's GreeN Ultra, foliar prodUct from GriGG Brothers Grigg Brothers is pleased to announce the avail- ability of a new and improved formulation for one of its flagship products, Gary's Green Ultra 13-2*-3 + 1.4% Fe, 0.2% Mn, 0.2% Zn, 0.12% Cu. The enhanced formulation uses the same basic organic chelation technology built for ef- ficiency, quality, performance, and compatibility, and has been fortified with additional seaplant extract for enhanced turfgrass stress toler- ance and magnesium (Mg – 0.5%) to improve plant nutrient status and color. Gary's Green Ultra represents an advanced combination of current products Gary's Green and Ultraplex, it is designed for use in all seasons, and contains exclusive Elicitor technology, a non-ionic sur- factant, and buffering agent. Gary's Green Ultra should be an integral component to any spoon feeding nutrient program, providing essentially six products in one without the need for mixing, and offers the most efficient nutrient formulation available to turf managers. Grigg Brothers NeW 2015 BoBcat Utility vehicles Workers wanting to get tasks done more quickly and efficiently won't have to look any further than the new 2015 four-wheel drive Bobcat 3400 and 3400XL utility vehicles, with improved suspension systems, industry-leading payload and towing, faster travel speeds and more integrated accessories. Both models have a sealed constant velocity transmission and are available with two engine configurations: a 40-hp gas engine or a 24-hp diesel engine. The gas units provide easier start-up and responsive acceleration with an electronic fuel injection sys- tem, which adjusts to temperature and altitude changes. The diesel units have automatic glow plugs that adjust to colder starting conditions. Acceleration is not a problem with these vehicles, as they can gain speed smoothly and quickly. An ergonomic lever allows 3400 and 3400XL utility vehicle operators to shift between high, low, neutral and park positions. The four-wheel drive system allows operators to shift on-the-fly to adjust to changing ground conditions. Bobcat loUisville slUGGer Game time iNfield coNditioNers H 2 O/ABZORB is a calcined clay product used to quickly dry puddles and muddy conditions. The finer gradation has more surface areas to dry the field faster, reducing rain delays. This product will not stick to cleats and is easily incorporated into the infield. Benefits include: improved safety, prevents rainouts, quickly absorbs excess water, reduces compaction, incorporates well into infields, improves drain- age, controls moisture, and gives a rich color to infields Game Time Sports Systems TOOLS & EquIPmENT