TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION TO THE MODEL 3430
Introduction .................................................................................... 1-2
Gauge Parts and Accessories ......................................................... 1-4
Unpacking and Inspection ............................................................. 1-6
Storage Site Selection .................................................................... 1-7
CHAPTER 2. THEORY OF OPERATION
Density ........................................................................................... 2-2
Moisture ......................................................................................... 2-5
CHAPTER 3. OPERATING THE GAUGE
The Keypad .................................................................................... 3-2
Source Rod Positions ..................................................................... 3-4
Daily Inspection ............................................................................. 3-5
Turning the Gauge On ................................................................... 3-6
Gauge Parameter Setup .................................................................. 3-7
Taking the Standard Count .......................................................... 3-10
Site Preparation/Gauge Positioning ............................................. 3-12
Taking a Measurement – Soil Mode ............................................ 3-15
Taking a Measurement – Asphalt Mode ...................................... 3-17
CHAPTER 4. ADVANCED GAUGE OPERATION
Offsets ............................................................................................ 4-2
Special Calibrations ....................................................................... 4-7
Thin Layer Measurements ........................................................... 4-11
CHAPTER 5. SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
Recall ............................................................................................. 5-2
Offset ............................................................................................. 5-2
Stat Test ......................................................................................... 5-2
Drift Test ........................................................................................ 5-5
Special Calibration ......................................................................... 5-7
Specific Gravity ............................................................................. 5-7
Voidless Density ............................................................................ 5-8
Set Units. ........................................................................................ 5-8
Calibration Constants ..................................................................... 5-9
Memory Reset .............................................................................. 5-10
Test Reading ................................................................................ 5-10
Language. ..................................................................................... 5-11