Mag Plus In-Tank Probe Installation Kits EOL Notification

Mag Plus In-Tank Probe Installation Kits EOLMag Plus In-Tank Probe Installation Kits EOL

VeederRoot is committed to providing the highest quality products and services to our customers. As the world leader in the development of fueling system technology, we view product End of Life (EOL) as part of the natural cycle that drives technology evolution.
Therefore, effective immediately we are obsoleting:
All 3” float kits
2” float kits with cable lengths 10’ and 20’
4” float kits with cable lengths 10’ and 20’
If a 10’ or 20’ probe cable is required, the cable may be purchased as a spare part.
Due to lower demand of these installation kits, it is no longer feasible to support these going forward.


CLICK HERE to read the full Mag Plus In-Tank Probe Installation Kit EOL Notification


Veeder-Root Global Market
Transition Details

For customers currently using a 3” float kit, we recommend transitioning to a 2” float kit which is compatible with the Mag Plus Probe. Mag Plus Installation Kits will come standard with a 5’ cable. If a longer cable is required, it must be purchased separately.


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Gilbarco Latest Product End Of Life Notifications

Product End of Life Notification

Encore® S Ultra-Hi Models with e-CRIND for the US

This End of Life notification applies to the product known as the Encore® S Ultra-Hi models with e-CRIND for the US. These models are being declared obsolete and future retailer orders should be transitioned over to the Encore 700S to meet EMV requirements.

This notification is to inform you that the models defined above are being discontinued in 2021 and Gilbarco will accept Last Time Buy (LTB) orders by a deadline of December 31st, 2021. After this date no further purchase orders will be accepted for this product.

Ship dates against Last Time Buy (LTB) orders may be scheduled between now and February 25th, 2022. Orders are non-cancellable and cannot be rescheduled beyond this date. All other Gilbarco Standard Terms and Conditions apply to the LTB order.

If you have any questions regarding this notice, please contact us at 1.800.238.1225 or Email Us.


Encore® Rectangular Sheathing

This End of Life notification applies to the product known as the Encore® rectangular sheathing. This sheathing is being declared obsolete and future retailer orders should be transitioned over to the standard tuxedo sheathing.

This notification is to inform you the rectangular sheathing will be discontinued in 2021 and Gilbarco will accept Last Time Buy (LTB) orders by a deadline of December 31st, 2021. After this date no further purchase orders will be accepted for this product.

Ship dates against Last Time Buy (LTB) orders may be scheduled between now and February 25th, 2022. Orders are non-cancellable and cannot be rescheduled beyond this date. All other Gilbarco Standard Terms and Conditions apply to the LTB order.

If you have any questions regarding this notice, please contact us at 1.800.238.1225 or Email Us.


Removal of Paper Manuals

As Gilbarco continues to reduce the environmental impact our products have, Gilbarco will eliminate paper manuals (MDE’s) from all products except for CRIND Retrofit Kits.  VOC from the field indicates the paper manuals are rarely being utilized and ASC’s are using electronic copies stored on electronic devices for reference. Please see table below for effective dates for specific product lines.

Gilbarco will continue to host manuals (MDE’s) at www.gilbarco.com/manuals.

Product Effective Date
Encore Dispensers November 2020
Legacy Dispenser February 2021
Gasboy/Atlas Dispensers & Products February 2021
Canopy November 2021
DEF Kits November 2021
Passport Products November 2021
Spare Parts Kits November 2021
CRIND Retrofit Kits (EPK Kits) Not Impacted

If you have any questions regarding this notice, please contact us at 1.800.238.1225 or Email Us.


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OMNTEC: PROTEUS Serial Interface Manual Update

Omntec Proteus Serial Interface ManualOmntec Has Update Their PROTEUS Serial Interface Manual

CLICK HERE to Download the Manual!

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Omntec JWK Shop By ImageCheck out JWK’s very own Shop By Image feature of the Omntec Proteus K4 Basics to buy directly from the image! Omntec JWK Shop By ImageLooking for Omntec products and parts? Look no further and buy online today from JWK!

Watch for Omntec’s new ECC Series product announcement coming soon!


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Gilbarco Announces FlexPay Connect Product Update

Gilbarco Veeder-Root
As part of their continued efforts to mitigate supply chain issues resulting from the global semiconductor chip shortage, Gilbarco Veeder-Root© will release an updated version of the BRCM2© in late Q3 2021.

The updated version has a newer chipset which strengthens their ability to supply this product and is fully backward compatible to the current FlexPay Connect© V2 hardwareGilbarco FlexPay Connect© V2 in the field. There are not any firmware or software changes necessary in the dispenser or with the POS equipment.

During the transition period, orders will be switched to updated BRCM2 based on inventories of each item. Once inventory of the PA0422 series is exhausted, all orders will receive the PA0435 series BRCM2.

Old Part Number New Part Number Supports Configurations Forecourt Connections
PA04220000022B

 

PA0435200032 Dispensers with DCM2.X or DCM3 Up to 32 connections with current loop and high speed
PA04222000002B

 

PA0435200002 Dispensers with DCM2.X or DCM3 Up to 32 high speed connections.

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OPW Edge Double Wall Spill Container: Missing Assembly Notice & Instructions

IMPORTANT: EDGE DW Visigauge!!

At this time, OPW Edge DW Spill Container is being shipped without the Visigauge assembly due to a shortage from their vendor.

The product is being produced with a temporary plug cap in its place to allow the factory and the installer to perform the interstitial test to verify the integrity of the containment.

We apologize for the inconvenience and OPW will send out a replacement Visigauge to distributors who purchased this product. It will include a Visigauge assembly and one replacement o-ring seal.

Once you have received the Visigauge, please follow these instructions to install it. (Click here to read OPW’s Edge PDF)
Step 1: First, identify the temporary plug cap as the part with the hexagonal shaped head that is installed at the top of the round white gauge riser.
Step 2: Please unthread the temporary plug cap from the round white gauge riser.
Step 3: Next, install the replacement 0-ring onto the underside seat of the Visigauge as shown below.
Step 4: Finally, thread on the Visigauge into the white gauge adapter. This should be tightened to a quarter turn past finger tight.
Step 5: The Visigauge is now installed and the spill container can be vacuum tested to verify tightness.
OPW Edge Temp Plug


NOTE: Spill Containers with this plug installed will be identified with the below label beside the OPW part# label on the outside of the box.
OPW Edge Modified Label


OPW Edge Temporary Plug Images


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OPW Engineered Systems OPW Retail Fueling
OPW Engineered Systems Fibrelite OPW Fuel Management Systems OPW Retail Fueling
OPW Engineered Systems Fibrelite OPW Fuel Management Systems OPW Retail Fueling

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Veeder-Root Wireless Pressurized Line Leak Detection EOL Notification

Wireless Pressurized Line Leak Detection (WPLLD)Wireless Pressurized Line Leak Detection (WPLLD) EOL

Back on may 10, 2021, Veeder-Root first announced the end of life for WPLLD systems and have just announced the same for WPLLD spare parts that will affect the global market.

Veeder-Root is recommending customers transition to the Digital Pressurized Line Leak Detection (DPLLD) system for those with or looking at the TLS4 series consoles and standard Pressurized Line Leak Detection (PLLD) for those with TLS-350 systems.Click on the link below to read the full notification and all systems and components that will be impacted.

CLICK HERE to read the full WPLLD EOL Notification!
Veeder-Root Global Markett

About DPLLD:

Digital Pressurized Line Leak Detection (DPLLD) provides 3.0 GPH hourly and optional 0.2 GPH and 0.1 GPH precision
line leak detection for the TLS-450PLUS.Veeder-Root Digital Pressurized Line Leak Detection (DPLLD)
Note: Reference End of Sale (EOS) – TLS-350 Series ATG Systems (5706047-391) for additional details on the TLS-350 Consoles and Spare Parts.

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Gilbarco Cash Acceptor EOL Notification

Gilbarco Encore CIM

Encore S and 700S
Cash Acceptor EOL

This End of Life notification applies to the product known as the Encore Cash Acceptor option. This applies to the Encore S and 700S variants. This option is being declared end of life due to low order rates.

This notification is to inform you the Cash Acceptor option is being discontinued in 2021 and Gilbarco will accept Last Time Buy (LTB) orders by a deadline of August 20th, 2021. After this date no further purchase orders will be accepted for this product.

Ship dates against Last Time Buy (LTB) orders may be scheduled between now and October 29th, 2021. Orders are non-cancellable and cannot be rescheduled beyond this date. All other Gilbarco Standard Terms and Conditions apply to the LTB order.

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TECH UPDATE: REQUEST TO RETURN FLEX-ING 1½ Inch FLEXIBLE CONNECTORS WITH NPT MALE SWIVEL FITTINGS

Flex-Ing Tech UpdateFranklin Fueling Systems has identified a potential issue with weeping fittings of certain FLEX-ING™ 1½” Flexible Connectors with NPT Male Swivel End Fittings manufactured between January 18, 2021 (work week 4 of 2021) and May 28, 2021 (work week 22 of 2021).

Due to the possibility of a weeping fitting leading to potential delays on job sites during commissioning, Franklin Fueling Systems suggests that affected Flexible Connectors not yet installed should be returned for a no-charge replacement. To determine the date code of flexible connectors, please see the following instructions.
Flex-Ing Affected Product Date Code Identification

Identifying Flexible Connectors by Date Code

To confirm fitting date codes, note the image. The nut on the swivel is inscribed with the work week number and year of manufacture.

Only those with 1½” swivel fittings bearing the work week mark of 4 through 22 and year of 21 should be returned.

Any FLEX-ING™ 1½” Flexible Connectors bearing an inscribed work week prior to 4 of 21, or 23 of 21 and after should not be returned.
FLEX-ING™ 1½” Flexible Connectors with NPT Male Swivel End Fittings with date codes bearing work week 4 to work week 21 are the extent of the fittings referenced.

Returning & Requesting a Replacement Flexible Connector

1. Check your inventory for referenced Flexible Connectors.
2. Contact us at 1-800-451-4021 (7:30am-5:00pm EST)
or email us at essentials@jwkemail.com with the quantity of Flexible Connectors meeting the defective return criteria.


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NOV FRP Pipe Adhesives

Nov LogoAs you may have heard, adhesive supplies are very tight from US sources and thus, NOV implemented a plan to import PSX 34 from Asia to support our needs here. There will be some differences between PSX 34 versions in North America and Asia and this MBB spells them out. Please read carefully.
NOV Marketing & Branding Bulletin Page 1NOV Marketing & Branding Bulletin


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Gilbarco Updates: CRIND Printer Update & EMV Myths Debunked

CRIND Printer Mounting Changed from Slide Mount to Hinged Door

Related Equipment:

  • Encore® 700S
  • Encore® S/ECIM

Details:

Effective with May 2021 production of Encore S & 700S, Gilbarco will be shipping the CRIND printer mounted on a bottom hinged printer door. The printer will no longer ship installed on its current slide mount inside the dispenser.

When the printer door is opened the printer will be readily accessible on the printer door. Please note, the printer, printer head and orientation have not changed. It is the same printer; only mounting method has changed.

Some configurations of Encore, such as units with upper bezel security door switches, will not immediately ship with this new printer arrangement. These will transition to the new design later in 2021.

slide mount CRIND printerBefore bottom hinged CRIND printerAfter

6 Myths DEBUNKED About Outdoor EMV Upgrades

For those who haven’t upgraded, we hear a variety of reasons for the delay. Our expert EMV team is here to debunk the myths and spread the truth.

Myth #1: EMV is just too expensive and I can’t justify the cost.

The Facts: Upgrading a site to enable EMV is an investment in your store; but not upgrading to EMV technology could result in potential chargebacks that exceed $201K per site over the next 7 years.  This is much higher than the cost of upgrading a store to accept EMV at the pump. 

Myth #2: I’ll wait until my site begins seeing chargebacks before I order equipment.

The Facts: On the surface this strategy sounds like it could make sense; but chargebacks typically take 30-45 days after the transaction occurs to show up on the store’s network reconciliation statement.  That means that once you notice the first chargebacks, there are 4-6 weeks of transactions that have already been processed and it’s likely that the number of chargebacks will grow.

Myth #3: My store isn’t in a major metro area, so I don’t need to worry about criminals using counterfeit magstripe cards.

The Facts: The data is clear on the point that countries that have completed a similar migration to EMV shows that the fraud migrates to stores that are not able to accept EMV chip cards – including those in rural areas. The criminals WILL find you.

Myth #4: EMV doesn’t really reduce counterfeit card fraud – so why upgrade?

The Facts: Merchants who completed their EMV chip acceptance upgrades saw a reduction in counterfeit fraud by 76% per Visa.
EMV chip acceptance upgrades

Myth #5: EMV technology can’t prevent credit cards from being stolen by criminals that install skimming devices in the dispenser.

The Facts: Technically this is correct – EMV on its own doesn’t detect or prevent skimming from occurring.  However, updating to newer payment electronics can provide additional benefits – such as local data encryption between the dispenser and Point of Sale.  So a skimmer device inside a dispenser is less likely to be able to obtain sensitive cardholder data, and that means fewer angry customers blaming your store for not securing their credit/debit card.

Myth #6: If I begin to see chargebacks, I can just turn off card acceptance at the pump and it won’t impact my business.

The Facts: By the standards of today’s consumers, this is not an option. Some customers prefer to pay with cash or come inside to pay for fuel; but a majority of consumers pay at the pump because it’s convenient.  This is why virtually every retail gas station today accepts card payment at the pump.  Most stores that turn off this functionality will see a business impact in terms of fewer customers and reduced revenues.

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