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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
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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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Brand
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Model
RoadReader 3430
Category
Measuring Instruments
Language
English
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