Model 3430
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APPENDIX C
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
This appendix contains information for maintaining and servicing
the Model 3430 Surface Moisture-Density Gauge. The following
procedures should be performed to keep the 3430 gauge in good
working order. If a serious problem with the gauge arises, contact
the nearest Troxler Service Center or representative for instructions.
CONTENTS
Troubleshooting ............................................................................ C-2
Possible Malfunction Indicators............................................. C-6
Error Messages....................................................................... C-7
Battery Charging........................................................................... C-8
Alkaline Battery Use .............................................................. C-8
Mechanical Maintenance ............................................................ C-10
Inspecting the Source Rod.................................................... C-10
Cleaning ............................................................................... C-10
Source Rod Bearing ............................................................. C-11
Tungsten Sliding Block........................................................ C-12
Gasket Replacement............................................................. C-14
Leak Testing ............................................................................... C-15
Replacement Parts ...................................................................... C-16
Gauge Assembly .................................................................. C-16
Base Mechanical Assembly ................................................. C-18
Source Rod Handle Assembly.............................................. C-18
Preamplifier Assembly ......................................................... C-20
Scaler Assembly................................................................... C-22
Other Standard Parts............................................................. C-24
Accessories........................................................................... C-25
Maintenance Supplies .......................................................... C-25
Returning the Gauge for Service ................................................ C-26
Troxler Service Centers .............................................................. C-28
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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...