3-8
SETTING THE COUNT TIME
The
count time
defines how long the gauge reads. Longer count
times produce better measurement precision. Troxler recommends a
count time of one minute for most sample measurements.
To change the count time, press
〈
TIME
〉
to display:
Use the up and down arrows to scroll through the available count
times. When the desired count time is displayed, press
〈
START/ENTER
〉
.
SETTING THE DEPTH
To change the depth of measurement, press
〈
DEPTH
〉
.
Use the up and down arrows to scroll through the available
measurement depths. When the desired depth is displayed, press
〈
START/ENTER
〉
.
SELECTING THE MODE (MARSHALL/PROCTOR)
The 3430 gauge may be used on construction materials (soils,
asphalt, concrete, and so on). To select the
Soil
mode, enter or
activate a Proctor value. To select the
Asphalt
mode, enter or
activate a Marshall value. Only one Marshall and one Proctor can be
stored in the gauge at one time.
Time: xx min.
(
↑
↓
or ENTER)
Depth: xx in.
(
↑
↓
or ENTER)
Summary of Contents for 3430-M
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Page 19: ...Model 3430 1 5 Figure 1 1 Model 3430 Gauge and Accessories INTRODUCTION...
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Page 26: ...2 4 Figure 2 3 Backscatter Surface Density Effects Top Layer Effect Curves...
Page 28: ...2 6 Figure 2 4 Effect of Moisture on Depth of Measurement...
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Page 66: ...5 20 D xxxx M xxxx Use keys Moist R xxxx to view data Moist Avg xxxx to view data...
Page 88: ...A 14 NOTES...
Page 111: ...Model 3430 C 17 Figure C 2 3430 Gauge Assembly MAINTENANCE...
Page 115: ...Model 3430 C 21 Figure C 5 3430 Gauge Preamplifier Assembly MAINTENANCE...
Page 117: ...Model 3430 C 23 Figure C 6 3430 Gauge Scaler Assembly MAINTENANCE...
Page 128: ...E 2 Date MS DS Date MS DS STANDARD COUNT LOG Gauge Serial Number...
Page 129: ...Model 3430 E 3 Date MS DS Date MS DS STANDARD COUNT LOG Gauge Serial Number STANDARD COUNT LOG...
Page 130: ...E 4 Date MS DS Date MS DS STANDARD COUNT LOG Gauge Serial Number...
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