Troxler RoadReader 3430 Guía

Manual of Operation and Instruction

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Troxler Electronic Laboratories, Inc.

3008 Cornwallis Rd.  P.O. Box 12057

Research Triangle Park, NC 27709

Phone: 1.877.TROXLER

Outside the USA: +1.919.549.8661

Fax: +1.919.549.0761

www.troxlerlabs.com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION ................................... 1–1

Introduction .............................................................................................. 1–2

Gauge Parts and Accessories .............................................................. 1–5

Unpacking and Inspection .................................................................... 1–7

CHAPTER 2: THEORY OF OPERATION .................. 2–1

Density........................................................................................................ 2–2

Moisture ..................................................................................................... 2–5

Calibration ................................................................................................. 2–7

CHAPTER 3: GAUGE SETUP ...................................... 3–1

Gauge Illustration .................................................................................... 3–2

Control Panel............................................................................................ 3–3

Source Rod Positions ............................................................................. 3–5

Daily Inspection ....................................................................................... 3–6

Turning the Gauge On .......................................................................... 3–6

Gauge Setup ............................................................................................. 3–8

CHAPTER 4: USING THE GAUGE ............................ 4–15

Taking the Standard Count ................................................................ 4–16

Site Preparation ..................................................................................... 4–22

Taking Measurements.......................................................................... 4–25

Recall ........................................................................................................ 4–31

CHAPTER 5: SETUP MENU ....................................... 5–1

Setup Menu .............................................................................................. 5–2

Stat Test ..................................................................................................... 5–3

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Drift Test .................................................................................................... 5–6

Nomograph .............................................................................................. 5–9

Precision .................................................................................................. 5–14

Options .................................................................................................... 5–16

Percent Air Voids (Soil Mode) ........................................................... 5–18

CHAPTER 6: TARGET MENU ..................................... 6–1

Target Menu ............................................................................................. 6–2

Target Values ........................................................................................... 6–3

CHAPTER 7: CALIBRATION OFFSETS ........................ 7–1

About Offsets ........................................................................................... 7–2

Density Offset ........................................................................................... 7–4

Moisture Offset ........................................................................................ 7–5

Trench Offset ............................................................................................ 7–9

CHAPTER 8: PROJECT DATA .................................... 8–1

Project Menu ............................................................................................ 8–2

Select a Project ........................................................................................ 8–3

View Project Data .................................................................................... 8–4

Create a Project ....................................................................................... 8–5

Erase Projects ........................................................................................... 8–6

Output Project ......................................................................................... 8–7

Set Output Destination ........................................................................ 8–11

Deactivate a Project.............................................................................. 8–11

Auto-Store .............................................................................................. 8–12

Manual Store .......................................................................................... 8–14

CHAPTER 9: EXTENDED MENU ................................ 9–1

Extended Menu ....................................................................................... 9–2

Clock/Calendar ........................................................................................ 9–3

User ID ........................................................................................................ 9–3

Customer Name ...................................................................................... 9–3

Language................................................................................................... 9–4

Source Decay ........................................................................................... 9–4

Erase Standard Counts .......................................................................... 9–5

Low Battery Warning .............................................................................. 9–6

Software Reset ......................................................................................... 9–7

Test Menu ................................................................................................. 9–7

APPENDIX A : MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING .. A-1

Troubleshooting ...................................................................................... A-2

Display Contrast .................................................................................... A-10

Batteries ................................................................................................... A-11

Battery Charging ................................................................................... A-13

Mechanical Maintenance .................................................................... A-16

Replacement Parts ................................................................................ A-20

Returning the Gauge for Service ...................................................... A-22

APPENDIX B : SPECIFICATIONS ...................................... B-1

Measurement Specifications ................................................................. B-2

Radiological Specifications .................................................................... B-4

Electrical Specifications ........................................................................... B-4

Mechanical Specifications ...................................................................... B-6

APPENDIX C : TRANSPORTING & SHIPPING .................. C-1

U.S. Shipping Requirements ................................................................. C-2

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Canadian Shipping Requirements ...................................................... C-4

APPENDIX D : RADIATION THEORY & SAFETY ............... D-1

Radiation Theory ..................................................................................... D-2

Radiation Safety ....................................................................................... D-5

Regulatory Requirements ...................................................................D-13

Gauge Use Precautions .......................................................................D-16

Radiation Profile ....................................................................................D-17

APPENDIX E : UNIT CONVERSION .................................. E-1

Measurement Units ................................................................................. E-2

Radiological Units ..................................................................................... E-2

APPENDIX F : STANDARD COUNT LOG .......................... F-1

APPENDIX G : SPECIAL EUROPEAN CONSIDERATIONS . G-1

Declaration of Conformity .................................................................... G-2

Safety Warnings ....................................................................................... G-3

APPENDIX H : GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) ..... H-1

GPS Accuracy ........................................................................................... H-2

INDEX

WARRANTY

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LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1. Model 3440 Gauge and Accessories ............................... 1–6

Figure 2. Direct Transmission Geometry .......................................... 2–3

Figure 3. Backscatter Geometry .......................................................... 2–3

Figure 4. Backscatter Surface Density Effects .................................. 2–4

Figure 5. Effect of Moisture on Depth of Measurement .............. 2–6

Figure 6. Gauge Illustration .................................................................. 3–2

Figure 7. Model 3440 Keypad ............................................................. 3–3

Figure 8. Source Rod Positions ........................................................... 3–5

Figure 9. Standard Count Position ................................................... 4–18

Figure 10. Drill Rod Positioning ......................................................... 4–23

Figure 11. Marking the Test Area ..................................................... 4–24

Figure 12. Adjusting the Display Contrast ...................................... A-10

Figure 13. NiMH Battery Pack and AA Batteries .......................... A-12

Figure 14. Diagram of an Atom .......................................................... D-2

Figure 15. Effect of Distance on Exposure ....................................... D-6

Figure 16. Cleaning the Tungsten Sliding Block .......................... D-11

Figure 17. Model 3440 Gauge and Transport Case ................... D-17

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LIST OF TABLES

Table 1. Model 3440 Keypad Functions ........................................... 3–4

Table 2. Spreadsheet Column Definitions ...................................... 8–10

Table 3. Error Messages ........................................................................ A-7

Table 4. Typical Battery Operating Life ........................................... A-12

Table 5. Radiation Profile for Model 3440 Gauge ...................... D-18

Table 6. GPS Position Accuracy .......................................................... H-4

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ATTENTION MODEL 3440 GAUGE OWNER

This unit contains functions that require an Access Code

to be entered. This allows some control over the access

to these functions. If you would like management to

retain this control, remove this page upon receipt of the

gauge and file it somewhere safe.

THE ACCESS CODE IS FOR THIS GAUGE IS:

4708

Model 3440 1–1

This chapter covers the following topics and tasks:

An introduction to your new Model 3440 gauge

Inspecting and unpacking

Included parts and accessories

1–2

The Model 3440 Surface Moisture-Density Gauges have become

the industry standard for measuring the moisture content and

density of construction materials. With the new Model 3440

gauge, Troxler has added a number of features to the proven

technology of the company’s earlier products to provide

increased performance, flexibility, ease of use, and operator

safety.

Using the Model 3440 gauge, you can quickly and precisely

measure the moisture content and density of construction

materials. The gauge features:

Two measurement modes (Soil and Asphalt) for precise

compaction control readings in most construction materials:

Use Soil Mode for moisture/density determinations in soil

and soil-stone materials in layers of four inches or greater.

Use Asphalt Mode for density determinations in asphalt or

hardened concrete layers of four inches or greater.

A Nomograph function for density determinations in

asphalt layers of fewer than four inches.

Calibration offsets (density, moisture, and trench) to

expand measurement possibilities, and to enhance gauge

readings on materials that may fall outside the range of

factory calibration.

Over 30 functions to facilitate all phases of testing

compaction on construction materials.

A backlit LCD screen to help you read the display during

night construction.

Easy-to-use keypad and user-friendly menus to reduce

training time to increase productivity. A backlit keypad is

available as an upgrade (see page 5–17 for more

information).

An internally mounted beeper, which emits a short tone in

response to a valid keystroke on the keypad. The beeper

sounds a longer tone if you press an invalid key, if the gauge

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