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innovators in instrumentation technology

OPERATING MANUAL

Nuclear Gauge Calibration and 

Verification System

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Page 1: ...innovators in instrumentation technology OPERATING MANUAL Nuclear Gauge Calibration and Verification System www InstroTek com...

Page 2: ...2018 InstroTek Inc ValiDator Nuclear Gauge Moisture Density Verification and Calibration System Manual Revision 6...

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Page 4: ...InstroTek 1 1 Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION 2 2 ACCESSORIES AND APPLICATION 13 3 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 15 4 SYSTEM OPERATION 17 5 THEORY OF OPERATION 36 6 INDEX 38 7 WARRANTY 40...

Page 5: ...ety for Testing and Materials ASTM standards and American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials AASHTO specifications require nuclear density gauges to be calibrated or verified ev...

Page 6: ...for Gauges Not Supported page 20 MC1 InstroTek currently does not support verification of this gauge Please contact InstroTek for more information on this gauge model or reference Verification Proced...

Page 7: ...on page 18 Seaman Nuclear These gauges are not supported User Guide Information ValiDator Device used to verify and calibrate nuclear gauges Validation Utilizing the ValiDator device to evaluate gauge...

Page 8: ...n accordance with the nuclear gauge manufacturer recommendations Stand opposite the source rod when operating the ValiDator Device Move three feet one meter back when the source rod is extended into t...

Page 9: ...ck on the ValiDator second floor or the tailgate of a truck Standard Counts for Combination Verification and Calibration If you will be performing a scheduled Verification or Calibration and would lik...

Page 10: ...bration is needed II Calibration Process Note Gauge Calibration is a sophisticated process and should only be attempted by advanced and trained users Please refer to the Calibration Section of the Man...

Page 11: ...evice ValiDator Density Data In shipping case ValiDator Evaluation Form page 10 of user guide stable nuclear gauge and current gauge calibration data for calibration option Gauge Placement Nuclear gau...

Page 12: ...oid between the source rod and the inside of the ValiDator block is minimized Slide the gauge back until you can drop the source rod in the hole on top of the ValiDator Once the source rod drops in th...

Page 13: ...t Time 15 sec 1min 4 Recommended 16 20 Circle one Gauge at Backscatter Stop Depth Pass WD Fail DC Pass M Fail MC BS P ____________ F ____________ P ____________ F ____________ BS P ____________ F ____...

Page 14: ...InstroTek 11 Example of Gauge Calibration Report...

Page 15: ...t InstroTek or Troxler 2 Model 3 Serial Number 4 Calibration Standard Counts 5 Calibration Date 6 Factory Density Constants A B C Parameters 7 Calibration Block Densities lb ft3 or kg m3 8 Calibration...

Page 16: ...trol process utilizing measurements with multiple gauges Application Overview Verification Calibration Process There are several steps necessary to accomplish a gauge verification and calibration Gaug...

Page 17: ...rate using density tables while an EPROM is programmed and mailed for installation InstroTek can program EPROM s for your gauges Simply fax or mail the Calibration Constants Report and InstroTek will...

Page 18: ...installation NOTE ValiDator and its associated software is licensed to a single user Use of the ValiDator and its associated software is not allowed for calibration of gauges from other organizations...

Page 19: ...ollow the Install instructions Follow prompts Moving Software VeriFier software may only be installed on one computer Moving to another computer is possible Please contact InstroTek for procedures and...

Page 20: ...e Resources ValiDator Device Gauge Field Evaluation Form ValiDator Calibration Tables Density Gauge Stable surface Important Follow the requirements of your nuclear materials license when operating ma...

Page 21: ...e proper recommended maintenance steps are taken prior to calibrating gauges Stable Surface Be at least three 3 feet 1M from any vertical structure Dry and level Have a density of greater than100pcf 1...

Page 22: ...libration Standard Count and record on ValiDator Evaluation Form Do not take the Standard Count on the ValiDator Align the density gauge on the top of the ValiDator using the specific guides on top of...

Page 23: ...each depth and enter in column A and D for density and moisture as baseline readings 4 At a later date for example every six months take readings and store in B and E 5 Compare A to B and D to E and...

Page 24: ...k 21 Gauges Not Supported Verification History Profile Gauge Model Date Gauge S N Operator ValiDator S N Date Depth A Baseline Density B Test Density C Diff B A D Baseline Moisture E Test Moisture F D...

Page 25: ...from the backscatter position The ValiDator moisture value is determined using the BS measurement stop If a failure is indicated repeat the testing process reviewing the precautions listed on page 7 F...

Page 26: ...ated sheet Step II page 26 3 Enter counts from ValiDator Evaluation Form taken by the gauge on the ValiDator 3 1 Daily Density and Moisture Standard Counts 3 2 Verification Date 3 3 Failure Cutoff def...

Page 27: ...r operating maintaining and using your gauge The nuclear gauge s current calibration data is necessary to complete the calibration process If not available at your organization contact the gauge calib...

Page 28: ...pleted at facilities other than the specific gauge manufacturer may require correcting the densities before re calibrating using the ValiDator If the densities for your Mg block indicated on your cali...

Page 29: ...and multiply granite density by 1 Step II Entering ValiDator Calibration Densities Use the laminated ValiDator Density Data supplied with your ValiDator These sheets are manufacturer model and ValiDa...

Page 30: ...auge count for the appropriate depth in the first column This is the Density Count DC from the ValiDator Evaluation form 5 Enter the Moisture count taken at Backscatter This is the MC from the evaluat...

Page 31: ...age of 2 four minute readings Note Performing a different calibration method 3 block instead of a 5 block other than the one used for the current calibration will produce faulty constants If an error...

Page 32: ...ibration and Verification Uncertainties ASTM DD7759 requires the reporting of verification and calibration uncertainties The software calculates and reports uncertainty budgets for each gauge verified...

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Page 35: ...r charges their customers an additional fee for performing this step 3500 3500 Xplorer 2 and SmartPanel Press menu use up and down keys select calibration constants Enter code 4659 and press enter The...

Page 36: ...JPI Note JPI is a small black plastic jumper located at the upper right hand side between keyboard and CPU board as shown below JPI Step V Requesting EPROM Programming from InstroTek 1 Email or Fax t...

Page 37: ...d installation of EPROM and Calibration Constants the gauge should be verified on the ValiDator using the ValiDator Evaluation Form Once the new constants are entered place the gauge on the ValiDator...

Page 38: ...e date is over six months for leak test and one year for calibration Leak Test The software will allow you to enter the last leak test date for each gauge in the database The software will keep up wit...

Page 39: ...fitting routine according to the gauge manufacturer calibration method Gauge Calibration Theory Nuclear density gauges utilize two systems that are used to calculate an in place density and moisture...

Page 40: ...method Moisture Calibration Gauge moisture calibration is performed by utilizing at least two blocks of known hydrogen density covering a range of moisture in the construction materials The two blocks...

Page 41: ...ta Evaluation 22 Density 4 7 9 10 47 Density Calibration 17 36 E Entering Calibration Counts 27 Entering Gauge Calibration Data 25 Example of Gauge Calibration 11 Example of Gauge Calib Key 12 G Gauge...

Page 42: ...d Nuclear Gauges 3 System Operation 17 T Theory of Operation 36 3 Block 5 Block Method 37 Density Calibration 36 Gauge Calibration Theory 36 Moisture Calibration 37 Verification Theory 36 U Upgrading...

Page 43: ...is void if inspection shows evidence of abuse misuse or unauthorized repair This warranty covers replacement of defective materials and workmanship only It does not cover shipping charges duties or ta...

Page 44: ...1 Contact Information Innovators in Instrumentation Technology www InstroTek com 919 875 8371 sales InstroTek com Research Triangle Park NC Austin TX Bensalem PA Grand Rapids MI Denver CO Las Vegas NV...

Page 45: ...sit InstroTek com Call a Location near you Headquarters Research Triangle Park NC phone 919 875 8371 Bensalem PA phone 215 645 1064 Grand Rapids MI phone 616 726 5850 Denver CO phone 303 955 5740 Aust...

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