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Manual of
Oper
ation and I
nst
ruction
Model 3450
RoadReader™
Plus
Surface Moisture
-
Den
sity
Gauge
Troxler E
lectro
nic La
borat
ories,
Inc.
3008 Cornw
allis R
d.
•
P.O. Box
1205
7
Researc
h Triang
le Park
, NC 277
09
Phone:
1.877.T
ROXLER
Outside the US
A:
+1.919.
549.8
661
Fax:
+1.919.549.
0761
www.trox
lerlabs.c
om
2
Table of Contents
Main Page
Table of Contents
8
Chapter 1 . Introduction to the Model 3450
15
Introduction
15
Gauge Parts and Accessories
17
Unpacking and Inspection
19
Chapter 2 . Theory of Operation
21
Density
21
Moisture
22
Thin Layer
24
Calibration
25
Chapter 3 Getting Started
26
Model 3450 Illustration
27
Keypad
28
Source Rod Positions
30
Daily Inspection
31
Turning the Gauge on
32
Setup
34
Current Status (Special Key)
34
Gauge Setup (Special Key)
35
Time/Date (Special Key)
36
Printer (Special Key)
38
Depth Indicator (Special Key)
39
Beeper Level (Special Key)
40
Display Backlight
40
Battery Status (Special Key)
42
Sleep Mode/Display Timeout (Special Key)
42
Customer Name (Special Key)
43
Set Units (Special Key)
43
Count Time
44
Target
44
Measurement Mode
48
QA Sampling (Special Key)
49
Number Averages (Special Key)
51
Air Voids (Special Key)
52
Chapter 4 Using the Gauge
54
Taking a Standard Count
55
Preparing a Test Site
59
Soil Site
59
Asphalt Site
61
Taking Measurements
62
Soil Mode
63
Asphalt Mode
65
Thin Layer Mode
67
Chapter 5 Project Data
70
Separating the Control Unit
71
Handling Project Data
74
Select a Project
74
Create a Project
75
Print/Upload Data
76
View Data
76
Erase Projects
78
Recover Erase
78
Storing Data
79
Store Data
79
Edit Project Notes
80
Full Store
81
Chapter 6 Adjusting Measurements
84
Calibration Offset
85
Wet Density Offset
86
Moisture Offset
87
Trench Offset
92
Special Calibration
94
Density Special Calibration
94
Thin Layer Special Calibration
99
Appendix A Radiation Theory and Safety
106
Appendix A. Radiation Theory and Safety
107
Radiation Theory
107
Atomic Structure
107
This Appendix Is Required Reading for Anyone Who will Use the
107
Troxler Model 3450 Roadreader Plus. this Appendix Covers Topics
107
Radioactivity
108
Types of Radiation
109
Radiation Safety
110
Radiation Dose
110
Limiting Exposure
111
Personnel Monitoring
113
Source Encapsulation
113
Source Rod Inspection
114
Daily Inspection
115
Cleaning the Tungsten Blocks
116
Leak Testing
118
Regulatory Requirements
120
Licensing
120
Training
120
Disposal
121
Emergency Procedures
121
Gauge Use Precautions
123
3450 Radiation Profile
124
Appendix B. 3450 Specifications
127
Measurement Specifications
127
Radiological Specifications
130
Electrical Specifications
131
Mechanical Specifications
133
Appendix C Troubleshooting and Service
134
Appendix C. Troubleshooting and Service
136
Stat Test
136
Taking a Stat Test
137
Printing the Stat Test
137
Reviewing the Stat Test
137
This Appendix Provides Details for Troubleshooting and Servicing the
136
Drift Test
138
Taking a Drift Test
139
Reviewing the Drift Test
139
Printing the Drift Test
140
Source Decay
141
Troubleshooting
142
Error Messages
147
Batteries
151
Battery Status
152
Charging
153
Replacing the Batteries
153
Mechanical Maintenance
155
Cleaning the Base and Top Shell
155
Lubricating the Source Rod
156
Replacing Gaskets
157
Leak Testing
158
Leak Test Date
158
Leak Test Interval
159
Display Contrast
160
Replacement Parts
161
Accessories
162
Maintenance Supplies
162
Options
162
Returning the Gauge for Service
163
Appendix D Transportation and Shipping
164
Appendix D. Transportation and Shipping
165
U.s. Shipping Requirements
165
Accident Notification Requirements
166
Hazmat Training
166
Canadian Shipping Requirements
167
Appendix E. Standard Count Log
168
Appendix F. Unit Conversion
177
Measurement Units
177
Radiological Units
177
Appendix G. Special European Considerations
179
Declaration of Conformity
179
Safety Warnings
180
Appendix H. Printing (Uploading) Project Data
183
Computer. this Appendix Provides Instructions on Using the
183
Windows Hyperterminal
183
Hyperterminal Setup
183
Equipment Connection
184
Printing (Uploading) Project Data
184
Viewing Project Data
186
Index
188
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Troxler RoadReader Plus 3450 Specifications
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Brand
Troxler
Model
RoadReader Plus 3450
Category
Measuring Instruments
Language
English
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