3. Menu Functions
This chapter contains functions that may not be used every
day. Features under Menu functions are important and will be
used periodically for testing under special circumstances and
special materials, performing diagnostics test and calibration
functions.
Pressing the MENU button on the front panel will access menu
functions. Some of the menu functions require an access code;
contact your RSO or your supervisor to obtain this code.
The following list of functions is available under MENU:
1. Recall – Recover/retrieve the most recent gauge test
results.
2. Offset – This mode provides three different offset
functions; Density, Moisture and Trench correction. Use
this function to offset factory calibration readings or
correct for influence of the trench wall in the field.
3. Auto Scroll – Helps users record data in the field. The test
screens automatically scroll every 5 seconds.
4. LCD Backlight – Enable/Disable the LCD backlight for
easy viewing of data and keypad during night work.
5. Diagnostic Test – Check the Battery Voltage, High
Voltage, Temperature, Memory Reset, Depth Sensor,
Key Pad Test, USB Store Test, Count Test, Shutdown Test,
Light Test and Extended Counts.
6. Drift Test – Test for electronic drift.
7. Stat Test – Test the electronic stability of the gauge.
8. Auto-Depth – Enable/Disable the calibration of the
Auto-Depth feature for calibration of the depth sensors.
9. Review STD Counts –View the last 30 Standard Counts
and the corresponding date for each standard count.