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Troxler RoadReader 3430 Operation And Instruction Manual (182 pages)
Moisture-Density Gauge
Brand:
Troxler
| Category:
Measuring Instruments
| Size: 2 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
2
Chapter 1 : Introduction
10
Introduction
10
Gauge Parts and Accessories
13
Figure 1. Model 3440 Gauge and Accessories
14
Unpacking and Inspection
15
Chapter 2: Theory of Operation
17
Density
18
Figure 2. Direct Transmission Geometry
19
Figure 3. Backscatter Geometry
19
Figure 4. Backscatter Surface Density Effects
20
Moisture
21
Figure 5. Effect of Moisture on Depth of Measurement
22
Calibration
23
Chapter 3 : Gauge Setup
25
Gauge Illustration
25
Figure 6. Gauge Illustration
25
Control Panel
26
Figure 7. Model 3440 Keypad
26
Table 1. Model 3440 Keypad Functions
27
Source Rod Positions
28
Figure 8. Source Rod Positions
28
Daily Inspection
29
Turning the Gauge on
29
Gauge Setup
31
Extended Menu
33
Chapter 4 : Using the Gauge
39
Taking the Standard Count
39
Figure 9. Standard Count Position
41
Site Preparation
45
Figure 10. Drill Rod Positioning
46
Figure 11. Marking the Test Area
47
Taking Measurements
48
Recall
54
Chapter 5: Setup Menu
55
Setup Menu
56
Stat Test
57
Drift Test
60
Nomograph
63
Using the Gauge
64
Precision
68
Options
70
Chapter 6: Target Menu
74
Target Menu
75
Target Values
76
Chapter 7 : Calibration Offsets
82
Density Offset
82
Moisture Offset
83
Trench Offset
87
Chapter 8 : Project Data
90
Project Menu
90
Select a Project
91
Create a Project
93
Erase Projects
94
Output Project
95
Table 2. Spreadsheet Column Definitions
98
Set Output Destination
99
Deactivate a Project
99
Auto-Store
100
Project Data
101
Manual Store
102
CHAPTER 9 Extended Menu
104
Clock/Calendar
105
User ID
105
Customer Name
105
Language
106
Source Decay
106
Erase Standard Counts
107
Low Battery Warning
108
Software Reset
109
Test Menu
109
Appendix A : Maintenance & Troubleshooting
111
Troubleshooting
111
Table 3. Error Messages
116
Display Contrast
119
Figure 12. Adjusting the Display Contrast
119
Figure 13. Nimh Battery Pack and AA Batteries
121
Table 4. Typical Battery Operating Life
121
Batteries
123
Mechanical Maintenance
125
Replacement Parts
129
Returning the Gauge for Service
131
Appendix B : Specifications
133
Measurement Specifications
133
Radiological Specifications
135
Electrical Specifications
135
Mechanical Specifications
137
Canadian Shipping Requirements
141
Appendix D : Radiation Theory & Safety
143
Radiation Theory
143
Figure 14. Diagram of an Atom
143
Radiation Safety
146
Figure 15. Effect of Distance on Exposure
147
Figure 16. Cleaning the Tungsten Sliding Block
152
Leak Testing
153
Regulatory Requirements
154
Gauge Use Precautions
157
Radiation Profile
158
Figure 17. Model 3440 Gauge and Transport Case
158
Table 5. Radiation Profile for Model 3440 Gauge
159
Appendix E : Unit Conversion
162
Measurement Units
162
Radiological Units
162
Appendix F : Standard Count Log
164
Appendix G : Special European Considerations . G-1
165
Declaration of Conformity
165
Safety Warnings
167
Appendix H : Global Positioning System (Gps)
169
GPS Accuracy
169
Table 6. GPS Position Accuracy
171
Taking a Measurement
180
Appendix C : Transporting & Shipping
181
U.S. Shipping Requirements
181
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Troxler RoadReader 3430 Manual Of Operation And Instruction (142 pages)
Surface Moisture-Density Gauge
Brand:
Troxler
| Category:
Measuring Instruments
| Size: 2 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
8
Introduction
16
Gauge Parts and Accessories
18
Unpacking and Inspection
20
Storage Site Selection
21
Density
24
Moisture
27
The Keypad
30
Source Rod Positions
32
Daily Inspection
33
Turning the Gauge on
34
Gauge Parameter Setup
35
Setting Measurement Units
35
Selecting the Mode (Marshall/Proctor)
36
Setting the Count Time
36
Setting the Depth
36
Taking the Standard Count
38
Site Preparation/Gauge Positioning
40
Soil and Base Course Preparation
40
Asphalt Surface Preparation
42
Taking a Measurement - Soil Mode
43
Taking a Measurement - Asphalt Mode
46
Offsets
50
Density Offset
51
Moisture Offset
52
Trench Offsets
54
Special Calibrations
55
Entering a New B Value
56
Gauge-Calculated Calibration
57
Thin Layer Measurements
59
Offset
64
Recall
64
Stat Test
64
Drift Test
67
Special Calibration
69
Specific Gravity
69
Set Units
70
Voidless Density
70
Calibration Constants
71
Memory Reset
72
Test Reading
72
Language
73
15-Second Inhibit
74
Radiation Theory
76
Radiation Safety
79
Density at 2000 Kg/M
90
Measurement
90
Measurement Specifications
90
Moisture at 240 Kg/M
90
Density at 125 Pcf
91
Moisture at 15 Pcf
91
Radiological Specifications
92
Electrical Specifications
93
Mechanical Specifications
94
Troubleshooting
96
Possible Malfunction Indicators
100
Error Messages
101
Alkaline Battery Use
102
Battery Charging
102
Cleaning
104
Inspecting the Source Rod
104
Mechanical Maintenance
104
Source Rod Bearing
105
Tungsten Sliding Block
106
Gasket Replacement
108
Leak Testing
109
Gauge Assembly
110
Replacement Parts
110
Base Mechanical Assembly
112
Source Rod Handle Assembly
112
Preamplifier Assembly
114
Scaler Assembly
116
Other Standard Parts
118
Accessories
119
Maintenance Supplies
119
Returning the Gauge for Service
120
Troxler Service Centers
122
Requirements
124
U.s. Shipping Requirements
124
Accident Notification Requirements
125
Hazmat Training
125
Canadian Shipping Requirements
126
Appendix E. Standard Count Log
127
Measurement Units
132
Radiological Units
132
Index
133
Troxler RoadReader 3430 Manual Of Operation And Instruction (45 pages)
Brand:
Troxler
| Category:
Measuring Instruments
| Size: 1 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
4
Chapter 1: When Would I Need Plusloader
7
Introduction
8
Figure 1: 3440 Plus Gauge
9
Figure 2: 3440 "Legacy" Gauge
10
Chapter 2: Installing and Activating the Software
11
Installing the Plusloader
12
Figure 3: Opening Window, Plusloader
12
Activating the Plusloader
13
Figure 4: Activation Screen
13
Chapter 3: Preparing the Gauge to Enter Constants
15
Connect Gauge to the Computer
16
Chapter 4: Loading and Reading the Calibration
17
Loading the Calibration Constants into the Gauge
18
Figure 5: Plusloder Main Menu
18
Figure 6: Communications Port Selection Screen
19
Figure 7: Gauge Model Selection Screen
19
Figure 8: Query Regarding Whether to Read Calibration
20
Figure 9: Data Entry Screen for Model 3430 or 3440, Plus or
21
Figure 10: Opening Data Screen for Model 3451
22
Figure 11: Second Data Entry Screen (Thin Layer Data) for Model
23
Figure 12: Communications Protocol Initialization Prompt
24
Figure 13: Security Check Confirmation
24
Figure 14: Calibration Storage Complete Message
25
Figure 15: Calibration Data Passed to Gauge Message
25
Figure 16: License Status Display Screen
26
Reading the Calibration Constants from the Gauge
27
Figure 17: Calibration Constants Complete Message
28
Figure 18: Example Downloaded Constants Screen
29
Chapter 5: Checking the License Status
30
Appendix A: Placing the Gauges in Cli Mode
31
Putting Models 3430 Plus, 3440 Plus, and 3440 Enhanced in CLI Mode
32
Putting the Troxler Model 3430 Enhanced in CLI Mode
33
Appendix B: Uploading Calibration Constants to Pda
34
Uploading Calibration Constants (Model 3451 Only)
35
Figure 19: Socket™ Bluetooth™ Cordless Serial Adapter
36
Figure 20: Socket
36
Bluetooth
36
Cordless Serial Adapter
36
Installed in the Gauge
36
Figure 21: Intermec® 700 Color Mobile Computer
37
Figure 22: Pocket PC Opening Screen
38
Figure 23: Pocket PC Initialization Screen
38
Figure 24: Pocket PC Gauge Status Screen
39
Figure 25: Gauge Warmup Screen
39
Figure 26: Roadreader Plus Main Menu for Pocket PC
40
Figure 27: Pocket PC Gauge Tools Menu
40
Figure 28: Pocket PC Diagnostic Menu
41
Figure 29: Pocket PC Diagnostic Menu with Dropdown Menu
41
Figure 30: Service Code Input Box
42
Figure 31: Pocket PC Service Menu
42
Figure 32: Pocket PC Calibration Constants Menu
43
Figure 33: Pocket PC Calibration Constants Collection Screen
44
Figure 34: Calibration Data Transfer from the Gauge to the Pocket
44
PC was Successful
44
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Troxler RoadReader 3430 Installation Procedures Manual (8 pages)
For the InstroTek Universal Base Board UBB
Brand:
Troxler
| Category:
Test Equipment
| Size: 1 MB
Table of Contents
SECTION a - Installing the UBB in a 3401 or 3411 Gauge
1
Tools Required
1
Assembling the New UBB Baseboard
2
Disassembling the Existing Baseboard
2
SECTION B - Installing the UBB in a 3430 or 3440 Gauge
4
Installing the UBB in a 3430 or 3440 Gauge
4
Disassembling the Existing Baseboard
4
Assembling the New UBB Baseboard
5
SECTION C - Installing the UBB in an Instrotek 3500 Gauge
6
Disassembling the Existing Baseboard
6
Assembling the New UBB Baseboard
6
Electronic Adjustment
7
Setting up the Moisture Signal
7
Setting up the Density Signal
7
Reassemble the Gauge
7
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