Model 3430
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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
Congratulations on the purchase of the
Troxler Model 3430
Surface Moisture-Density Gauge.
The
Model 3430 Manual of Operation and Instruction
contains
information on how the
Model 3430
operates and provides
directions on the use of this gauge. Site selection, basic parameter
setup, moisture and density determination, storage, and advanced
operations are included, along with radiological information and
system troubleshooting.
GUIDE TO SYMBOLS AND FORMATTING
Throughout this manual, symbols and special formatting are used to
reveal the purpose of the text as follows:
CAUTION
Indicates conditions or procedures that, if not
followed correctly, may cause personal injury or
equipment damage.
NOTE
Indicates important information that must be read to
ensure proper operation.
♦
Diamonds indicate a list of things needed (such as
equipment) or things to know.
✓
Check marks indicate the performance of an action.
With lists of check marks, follow the instructions in
the order of the check marks.
►
Triangles indicate that more than one option is
available. Carefully select the option that applies.
〈
KEY
〉
Angle brackets and a different typestyle indicate a
key or character (number or letter) to press on the
control unit keypad. For example, “Press
〈
STD
〉
”
means to press the key labeled
STD
.
DISPLAY
A different typestyle is also used to indicate text
displayed on the control unit.
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...
Page 140: ...Index 8 NOTES...