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Page 1: ...de el l 4 45 59 90 0 S So oi il l D De en ns si it ty y G Ga au ug ge e Troxler Electronic Laboratories Inc 3008 Cornwallis Rd P O Box 12057 Research Triangle Park NC 27709 Phone 1 877 TROXLER Outside...

Page 2: ...in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying recording or information storage and retrieval systems for any purpose without the express written permission of Troxler El...

Page 3: ...er it appears in this manual or on safety signs affixed to the machine this is to make all aware of the potential for personal injury and to be cautious when these images are present Always observe al...

Page 4: ...16 E Randol Mill Road Ste 406 Arlington TX 76011 1 817 275 0571 troxlertx troxlerlabs com Florida Orlando 531 Holts Lake Court Orlando FL 32703 1 407 681 4221 troxlerfl troxlerlabs com Texas Houston A...

Page 5: ...n Provides a brief description of how the gauge s operations work in relation to their sources Chapter 3 Gauge Setup Describes the keypad and provides instructions for setting up starting and operatin...

Page 6: ...hipping Provides information about shipping requirements for the United States and Canada Appendix D Radiation Safety Theory Provides a radiation primer regulatory requirements and gauge safety precau...

Page 7: ...4590 Manual of Operation and Instruction contains information on how the Model 4590 operates and provides directions on the use of this gauge Site selection basic parameter setup moisture and density...

Page 8: ...USED IN THIS MANUAL Throughout this manual the following symbols and special formatting are used to reveal the purpose of the text NOTE Notes indicate important information that must be read to ensure...

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Page 10: ...mmunity are shipped with an AC adapter Troxler part number 108354 Gauge cover is to be removed by trained service personnel only There are nouser serviceable components inside Note that components beh...

Page 11: ...eration 2 2 Moisture Measurements 2 3 Calibration 2 4 Offsets 2 5 CHAPTER 3 PREPARING FOR USE 3 1 Gauge Illustration 3 2 Control Panel 3 3 Source Rod Positions 3 5 Charging the Gauge 3 6 Turning the G...

Page 12: ...Probe 5 15 Stat Test 5 18 Drift Test 5 20 CHAPTER 6 TARGET MENU 6 1 Target Menu 6 2 CHAPTER 7 CALIBRATION OFFSETS 7 1 About Offsets 7 2 Density Offset 7 4 Trench Offset 7 6 Moisture Probe Offset 7 7 C...

Page 13: ...Low Battery Warning 9 9 Software Reset 9 10 Show Calibration Constants 9 11 Test Menu 9 12 APPENDIX A MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTINGA 1 Troubleshooting A 2 Batteries A 9 Mechanical Maintenance A 12 Repl...

Page 14: ...1 Radiological Information D 2 Leak Testing D 4 Training D 5 Disposal D 6 Emergency Procedures D 7 Gauge Use Precautions D 9 APPENDIX E UNIT CONVERSION E 1 Measurement Units E 3 APPENDIX F STANDARD CO...

Page 15: ...e and Standard Accessories 1 6 Figure 2 Model 4590 Gauge Components 3 2 Figure 3 Model 4590 Control Panel 3 3 Figure 4 Source Rod Positions 3 5 Figure 5 Drill Rod Positioning 4 3 Figure 6 Marking the...

Page 16: ...LIST OF TABLES Table 1 Model 4590 Keypad Functions 3 4 Table 2 Spreadsheet Column Definitions 8 8 Table 3 Error Messages A 6 Table 4 Typical Battery Operating Life A 9 Table 5 GPS Position Accuracy G...

Page 17: ...ions that require an Access Code to be entered This allows some control over the access to these functions If you would like management to retain this control remove this page upon receipt of the gaug...

Page 18: ...xvi NOTES...

Page 19: ...C Ch ha ap pt te er r 1 1 I In nt tr ro od du uc ct ti io on n This chapter covers the following topics and tasks An introduction to your new Model 4590 gauge Inspecting and unpacking Included parts a...

Page 20: ...known as the nuclear method of measuring density of soil and soil aggregate bases has been approved by the American Society of Testing and Materials ASTM The Model 4590 gauge complies with ASTM D8167...

Page 21: ...signal the conclusion of a measurement A USB port that can be used to output data to a USB printer or storage device flash drive or external harddrive A serial port used to connect the gauge to a com...

Page 22: ...afety Owners are encouraged to require study of this manual before allowing anyone to use the gauge A potential hazard does exist if improperly used Appendix D which covers radiological safety and tra...

Page 23: ...rcumstances should the source rod be used to drill holes The Drill Rod Extraction Tool provides leverage to remove the drill rod from clays and other soilmaterials The Moisture Probe allows you to tak...

Page 24: ...1 6 Figure 1 4590 Gauge and Standard Accessories...

Page 25: ...ons please see Appendix C Inspection Upon receiving the Model 4590 from the factory perform a complete inspection and inventory as described below Gauge Drill Rod Scraper Plate Drill Rod Guide Extract...

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Page 27: ...ha ap pt te er r 2 2 T Th he eo or ry y o of f O Op pe er ra at ti io on n This chapter covers the following topics and tasks Mode of operation Direct transmission Overview of density and moisture me...

Page 28: ...ce rod pass through the test material the photons collide with electrons and lose their energy A high material density increases the probability of these photon collisions This decreases the number of...

Page 29: ...in the predrilled hole carefully as it requires a tight fit in order to achieve a reliable reading For this reason it may be best to perform the density measurement first because the probe could dama...

Page 30: ...dielectric property can be correlated with its moisture content With a suitable calibration the probe can be used for measuring moisture content of a soil material Figure 1 1 demonstrates how the prob...

Page 31: ...bration range of the gauge s density measurements is from 1750 to 2700 kg m3 approximately 110 to 170 pcf NOTE Moisture content of the measured material can be determined with an external device such...

Page 32: ...Vertical structures may scatter gamma photons back to the gauge This could result in inaccurate density readings To take readings in a trench or within 0 6 m 2 ft of a large vertical structure perfor...

Page 33: ...r 3 3 P Pr re ep pa ar ri in ng g f fo or r U Us se e This chapter covers the following topics and tasks Overview of the control panel Source rod positions Daily inspection Turning the gauge on Setti...

Page 34: ...3 2 G Ga au ug ge e I Il ll lu us st tr ra at ti io on n The following figure shows the various components of the gauge that are referred to throughout this manual Figure 2 Model 4590 Gauge Components...

Page 35: ...keypad The keypad allows you to access the gauge software Troxler has designed the keypad for ease of use with larger keys and anti glare coating Pressing a menu key activates that menu only when the...

Page 36: ...T Select enter or disable a Proctor MODE Take a background count STD Take a standard count SPACE Enter a space LIGHT Manually toggle the LCD backlight on or off YES Respond yes to yes no questions NO...

Page 37: ...round BGD position or the direct transmission position When not taking measurements keep the source rod in the SAFE position at all times Safe Position Background Direct Transmission Figure 4 Source R...

Page 38: ...under the gauge s Port Cover see Figure 3 on page 3 3 The battery charge indictor icon appears on the top right of the display If using the AC charger plug the other end of the charger into a standar...

Page 39: ...warm up period the gauge displays the gauge model number software version serial number company name if programmed and progress in seconds of thewarm up After the self test press any key to enter the...

Page 40: ...pper right hand corner indicates that the AC charger or DC adapter are connected to the charger connector under the gauge s Port Cover After five hours of no activity the gauge automatically performs...

Page 41: ...ould be inspected daily before use to ensure proper operation of all safety features Ensure that the handle is in the Safe position and a lock is in place to prevent unauthorized use and exposure of t...

Page 42: ...up To access this function press the STATUS key The gauge displays two screens of information including the measurement units count time measurement mode battery status Gmb Marshall value Proctor valu...

Page 43: ...new count time and returns to the Setup menu Setting the Background Count Time The background count time defines how long the gauge measures the background radiation There are four options provided f...

Page 44: ...er U S units pounds per cubic foot pcf or metric SI units kg m3 or g cm3 To select the units press 2 at the Setup menu The gauge displays Select the new units using the corresponding number key The ga...

Page 45: ...the depth mode is selected the gauge sets the mode and returns to the Setup menu Setting the Moisture Input Method To select how you want to input moisture values press 2 from the Options menu shown...

Page 46: ...the Measurement Order menu Press 2 to take density measurement readings first The gauge displays a confirmation message and returns to the Measurement Order menu In most cases it is recommended that t...

Page 47: ...1 C Ch ha ap pt te er r 4 4 U Us si in ng g t th he e G Ga au ug ge e This chapter covers the following topics and tasks Preparing a test site Taking a standard count Taking measurements Using the Rec...

Page 48: ...forth motion Filler such as fine sand may be used to fill in the surface voids 3 3 For direct transmission measurements put the drill rod through the extraction tool and then through one of the guides...

Page 49: ...hole resulting in erroneous readings Figure 5 Drill Rod Positioning 5 5 Remove the drill rod by pulling straight up and twisting the extraction tool Do not loosen the drill rod by tapping from side t...

Page 50: ...t positioning of the Gauge lower the source rod into the prepared hole Use care when inserting the source rod do not to disturb the soil around thehole 1 10 0 Raise the source rod back to the SAFEposi...

Page 51: ...n practical turn on the gauge before loading it in the vehicle so it can warm up during transport to the jobsite and be ready upon arrival Site Requirements Troxler recommends that the standard count...

Page 52: ...rent than other nuclear density gauges 1 1 Prepare the test site as instructed on page4 2 2 2 Take a standard count by pressing the STD key 3 3 Press YES to start the standardcount 4 4 Make sure the g...

Page 53: ...ount fails and an error code displays as shown below 6 6 When count is finished and passed the first step results displays 7 7 Press ENTER to continue 8 8 Lower the handle to the background position f...

Page 54: ...andard count meets the required trend and displays Message 1 Message 2 1 11 1 If count is acceptable the gauge performs thefollowing Use the Destiny Standard Background DS BGD count as the Active Stan...

Page 55: ...e or auto depth sensor detects correct position After count completion the display is 1 13 3 The P indicated to the right of the percentage figures indicates that the new counts are within the 1 of th...

Page 56: ...n Chapter 7 Successive standard count failures are usually the result of a prolonged period between the last standard count and the new one This causes the tolerance to be exceeded because of source d...

Page 57: ...shown by month on pg 2 of the report The standard background count should be within 1 of that shown on the top of each page of the report Viewing the Last Four Standard Counts 1 1 To view the last fo...

Page 58: ...nt to a reliable reference as follows During the first four days of operation of a new or recalibrated gauge compare the daily standard count tothe factory calibrated values After the first four days...

Page 59: ...counts press YES to return to the Ready mode NOTE The factory standard count values should be used as a reference if the daily standard counts are ever in question Be sure to refer to the most recent...

Page 60: ...take a standard count at least once each day the gauge is to be used see page 4 2 A background count performed after the density count should be done at the first test site each day and any time the m...

Page 61: ...the Measurement Order Option is set to Gauge First the gauge leads you through the procedure described in the section Taking Density Measurement on page 4 15 and then leads you through the procedure...

Page 62: ...moisture If Voids soil is enabled the gauge displays 8 8 Lift the gauge from the test site by the source rod handle This returns the source rod to the SAFE position where it should stay when not taki...

Page 63: ...Automatic or Manual Depth on page 3 12 until it can be serviced by a Troxler authorized service center In the Manual Depth mode you will be prompted to enter the depth 5 5 After the measurement compl...

Page 64: ...round count is finished the display shows b b Press ENTER to continue Taking a Moisture Measurement with the Moisture Probe In order to use the Moisture Probe the Moisture Input must be set to Externa...

Page 65: ...prompts for this measurement 4 4 Once the probe moisture measurement M is displayed on the EGauge screen and has settled on value 3 4 seconds press Enter to accept the reading and see the final result...

Page 66: ...can store a location description of up to 12 characters as well as a note of up to 15 characters Follow the prompts to enter location information and or anote If a project is active but the Auto Store...

Page 67: ...easurement press the RECALL key from the Ready screen The Recall function can also be used to view the gauge counts from the most recent measurement To return to the Ready screen press the ENTER START...

Page 68: ...S Se et tu up p M Me en nu u This chapter covers the following topics and tasks Overview of the Setup menu Setting count time and units Setting the depth mode Taking a stat test Taking a drift test O...

Page 69: ...n the Ready screen is displayed Use the arrows keys to scroll through the menu screens To select a menu option use the number key that corresponds to that option The remainder of this section provides...

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Page 71: ...unt times for taking measurements To change the count time see page 3 10 A two minute count time is recommended for the density measurement on most materials For the EGauges that offer the 9 12 inch d...

Page 72: ...t or the material measured changes A one minute background count is recommended for measurements depths two inches through eight inches For EGauges that offer depths of 9 12 inches the background coun...

Page 73: ...Model 4590 5 5 S Se et t U Un ni it ts s The gauge can display measurement results in either U S units pcf or metric SI units kg m3 or g cm3 To change the units see page 3 11...

Page 74: ...5 6 D De ep pt th h M Mo od de e The Model 4590 gauge offers two depth modes Automatic and Manual The Depth Mode function allows the operator to select the depth mode as described on page 3 12...

Page 75: ...stem GPS receiver The GPS receiver enables the gauge to store precise GPS coordinates latitude and longitude for each measurement when satellite communication is available To toggle the GPS function o...

Page 76: ...moisture values press 2 from the Options menu shown on the previous page The gauge displays Press 1 to use an external sensor Choose this option to use the provided moisture probe The gauge displays a...

Page 77: ...to the Measurement Order menu Battery Preference To switch from NiMH battery power to the Alkaline battery backup press 4 from the Options menu The gauge displays Press 1 to select the rechargeable N...

Page 78: ...ief confirmation menu and returns to the Options menu Bluetooth Mode Select Bluetooth Mode accessed by pressing 6 from the Options menu NOTE By default the Bluetooth Mode is set to 2 Moisture Probe Th...

Page 79: ...del 4590 5 11 Moisture Probe Option 2 Use this option if the EGauge and Moisture probe are failing to connect The EGauge will automatically reset to the Moisture Probe once any data transfer is comple...

Page 80: ...age of both the NiMH Rch and alkaline batteries To access this function press 6 at the Setup menu The gauge displays If the NiMH Rch battery voltage is 6 0 volts or less recharge the batteries as desc...

Page 81: ...pecific gravity value that is appropriate for the material being measured To enable the current specific gravity value press 1 The gauge enables the value displays a brief confirmation message and ret...

Page 82: ...5 14 In either case the gauge enables the value displays a brief confirmation message and then returns to the Setup menu...

Page 83: ...the user to obtain a moisture reading in the field that will be close to an accurate value The result should always be checked against another method ex oven dry to determine if an adjustment offset i...

Page 84: ...see worksheet on page F 5 in back of manual If you want the gauge to store these values as a partial calibration choose Gauge Derived as the Method of Data Entry before performing the measurements 3...

Page 85: ...ved select the number of data points that have been or will be sampled measurements performed and sample collected for drying This must be between 3 and 25 measurements in order to have a valid calibr...

Page 86: ...e setup and testing was conducted correctly and take an additional test If the second test fails contact the nearest Troxler service center for assistance For a list of Troxler and authorized Troxler...

Page 87: ...e Stat Test menu shown on page 5 7 The gauge displays the results of the density stat test as shown above Printing the Stat Test To print the results of the last stat test to a serial printer or compu...

Page 88: ...t fails If the drift test fails ensure that the gauge setup and testing were conducted correctly and take an additional test If the second test fails contact the nearest Troxler service center for ass...

Page 89: ...as been less than three hours or more than eight hours since the last stat test the gauge displays an error message Press ENTER START to return to the Setup menu The gauge displays the progress of the...

Page 90: ...the last drift test to a serial printer or computer via the gauge s 9 pin serial port press 3 at the Drift Test menu The gauge prompts the operator to connect the printer to the gauge Connect the ser...

Page 91: ...0 6 1 C Ch ha ap pt te er r 6 6 T Ta ar rg ge et t M Me en nu u This chapter covers the following topics and tasks Overview of the Target menu Enabling and disabling the target value Storing a new tar...

Page 92: ...value stored in memory NOTE Proctor values entered must be between 80 and 170 pcf 1280 2700 kg m3 If value is outside these parameters an error displays the Proctor Target Exceeds Limits To access th...

Page 93: ...ory press the number key The gauge displays Select the desired memory cell by selecting the corresponding number key The gauge displays a brief confirmation message and returns to the Ready screen Sel...

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Page 95: ...7 1 C Ch ha ap pt te er r 7 7 C Ca al li ib br ra at ti io on n O Of ff fs se et ts s This chapter covers the following topics and tasks Overview of the offset menu Enabling density moisture and tren...

Page 96: ...entration of elements with atomic numbers greater than 20 such as concrete some coals or ferrous soils A trench offset should be used if measurements are to be taken inside a trench or close to a soli...

Page 97: ...plays NOTE The OFFSET key is active only when the Ready screen is displayed To select a menu option press the corresponding number key The remainder of this chapter details the functions available fro...

Page 98: ...d when the gauge is turned off for more than 10 seconds To enter a new density offset press 3 The gauge prompts for the density offset as shown The density offset value is determined by calculating th...

Page 99: ...uge resulting in inaccurate density readings When used the trench offset adjusts only the density measurements from 2 in 5 cm to 4 in 10 cm If your density measurements are 5 inches or greater in dept...

Page 100: ...he Moisture Offset menu press 3 at the Offset menu shown on page 7 2 The gauge displays The Moisture Offset menu shows the moisture offset values stored in memory if any and the Change and Enable Disa...

Page 101: ...rofile to be created Then enter the Wet Density value from the initial measurement site Press Enter to accept Last enter the True Moisture percent M resulting from the lab moisture analysis oven dry o...

Page 102: ...This chapter covers the following topics and tasks Overview of the Project menu Selecting and viewingprojects Creating new projects Erasing projects Outputting and printing projects Deactivating proj...

Page 103: ...ional data may be added to it view project data create a new project erase projects output project data to the selected destination via the serial or USB port deactivate a project and enable the Auto...

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Page 105: ...create a project as described on page 8 5 If a project has been created the gauge displays Use the arrow keys to scroll through the names of the existing projects When the desired project is displaye...

Page 106: ...file press 2 from the Projects menu The gauge displays Use the arrow keys to scroll through the project names Press ENTER START when the gauge displays the desired project name If any measurement dat...

Page 107: ...name up to twelve alphanumeric characters and press the ENTER START key The gauge displays To save the new project name without activating it press NO The gauge saves the new project briefly displays...

Page 108: ...scroll through the project names displayed on the first line When the gauge displays the desired project press ENTER START At the Are you sure prompt press the YES key The gauge erases the project and...

Page 109: ...augedownload zip You can also upload the data using Windows HyperTerminal or Terra Term See the Downloading Data procedure at www troxlerlabs com documents for HyperTerminal instructions To output pro...

Page 110: ...User X Proctor Target E Mode Y Specific Gravity F Units Z Bottom Layer Density G Location AA Top Layer Thickness H Notes AB Density Offset I Wet Density AC Moisture Offset J Dry Density AD Trench Dens...

Page 111: ...e data to output to a printer connected to the USB Port Option 3 USB Storage Selecting Option 2 USB Storage allows the data to output to a storage device connected to the USB Port Option 4 Bluetooth S...

Page 112: ...8 10 Complete Pairing on the Bluetooth enabled device A Confirmation screen displays once pairing is successful...

Page 113: ...c ct t To deactivate the current project without selecting a different one as active press 7 at the Projects menu The gauge deactivates the current project displays a brief confirmation message and re...

Page 114: ...de see the front of this manual After entering the code the gauge displays To return to the Projects menu without changing the Auto Store status press ESC To turn the Auto Store function on press 1 To...

Page 115: ...e the Auto Store function and one or more projects have been created but no project has been selected as active the gauge displays To select an existing project press 1 The gauge displays the screens...

Page 116: ...while data is being displayed If no project is active when the STORE key is pressed the gauge displays the error message No active project then returns to the Ready screen NOTE The STORE key is activ...

Page 117: ...ed d M Me en nu u This chapter covers the following topics and tasks Setting the date and time Setting a user ID and customer name Viewing source decay information Erasing standard counts Setting the...

Page 118: ...he Extended menu Use the up and down arrows to scroll between the menu options To select a menu option press the corresponding numeric key To return to the Setup menu press the ESC key Input Access Co...

Page 119: ...ey To return to the Extended menu press the ESC key CHANGE TIME To change the time press 1 at the Clock Calendar menu The gauge displays Note that in this example the time is displayed in AM PM format...

Page 120: ...TER START To change the date use the numeric keys to enter the new date When finished press ENTER START The gauge sets the date and returns to the Clock Calendar menu TIME FORMAT The gauge can display...

Page 121: ...e a three character alphanumeric user ID with each measurement To enter or change the user ID press 2 at the Extended menu The gauge displays To change the user ID press YES The gauge displays Press t...

Page 122: ...gauge displays Press the ALPHA LOCK key to enable the alphabetic keys on the gauge When the alphabetic keys are enabled the symbol A appears in the upper right of the display as shown above Enter the...

Page 123: ...ew how the decrease in the radiation intensity of the source affects gauge density measurements It displays the actual density standard count the predicted standard count and the percent difference be...

Page 124: ...s from gauge memory To execute the Erase Standard Counts function press 5 at the Extended menu The gauge displays To return to the Extended menu without erasing the standard counts stored in memory pr...

Page 125: ...th a GPS unit the remaining battery operating life is approximately one hour The Low Battery Warning function enables the operator to select how early or late the low battery warning is displayed An e...

Page 126: ...the calibration constants gauge serial number clock and calendar settings or projects stored in the gauge memory To access this function press 7 at the Extended menu The gauge displays To return to t...

Page 127: ...ns st ta an nt ts s The Show Calibration Constants menu displays current calibration constants programmed in the gauge memory To access this function press 9 at the Extended menu The gauge displays T...

Page 128: ...9 12 T Te es st t M Me en nu u NOTE The functions available from the Test Menu are to be used by qualified service personnel only...

Page 129: ...c ce e T Tr ro ou ub bl le es sh ho oo ot ti in ng g This appendix covers the following topics and tasks Troubleshooting and error messages Maintaining and servicing your gauge Cleaning the gauge Batt...

Page 130: ...reading of 2 mrem hr is normal and indicates the source is present If the maximum reading is less than 0 1 mrem hr or if a survey meter is not available perform a visual inspection of the source rod...

Page 131: ...st fails repeat two more times If test fails two out of three times contact the nearest Troxler Service Center Gauge Turns off after it is Turned On 1 1 The gauge automatically turns off after five ho...

Page 132: ...ated in bottom of notch while taking readings Ensure the measurement depth on the display screen corresponds to the actual source rod handledepth Check to see if an offset density trench or moisture p...

Page 133: ...stops or is erratic CPU Board Display malfunctions CPU Board Display test Fails CPU Board Fails stability or drift tests Preamp board Gauge does not turn on when charger is connected CPU Board Gauge d...

Page 134: ...rent USB storage device Cannot Initialize Media An error occurred when trying to access the USB storage device Check that the USB storage device is installed properly If error recurs try a different U...

Page 135: ...Writing to An error occurred when Try to store the data again the File attempting to store data If error recurs try a to a USB storage device different USB storage device Error Stat Test Not Valid Op...

Page 136: ...entered a value outside this range Enter a target value between 80 and 170 pcf Project has No Data Operator attempted to view a project with no data Select the correct project when attempting to view...

Page 137: ...e power can also be supplied using the AA alkaline batteries supplied with the gauge as described Table 4 shows the typical operating life of a new fully charged NiMH battery pack and a set of new AA...

Page 138: ...s of use If possible run the batteries down before recharging To charge the NiMH batteries 1 1 Plug the AC charger or DC adapter into the charger connector in the gauge s control panel see Figure 3 Mo...

Page 139: ...the batterycover 3 3 Remove the black battery holder from the battery well and remove the old batteries 4 4 Install five standard AA alkaline batteries into the battery holder alternating positive and...

Page 140: ...as clean as possible Monitor the outside surfaces of the instrument for accumulations of dirt oil or any other foreign matter If a build up of material is visible on the gauge base or topshell use the...

Page 141: ...Model 4590 A 13 CAUTION The use of any unapproved cleaning agents such as methyl ethyl ketones amines and methylene chloride can damage the topshell and voids the warranty...

Page 142: ...DESCRIPTION 012754 012753 4590 Scraper Ring 4590 Snap Ring 110016 4590 Battery Assembly with case 128432 4590 Plastic Topshell 128146 4590 Nameplate 007158 110016 0001 O ring for Triangle Tower Batte...

Page 143: ...DESCRIPTION 110017 Shipping Case 100421 Drill Rod 128022 Scraper Plate 103680 1000 Extraction Tool 110403 AC Adapter 104156 DC Charger 118990 4590 Operator s Manual 113128 RS 232 Cable 107480 Concret...

Page 144: ...n an RGA number please call or fax the factory or branch office with your request Please have the following information available when contacting Troxler for an RGA number Is the gauge still under war...

Page 145: ...Model 4590 B 1 A Ap pp pe en nd di ix x B B S Sp pe ec ci if fi ic ca at ti io on ns s This appendix provides the measurement mechanical and electrical specifications for Model 4590 gauges...

Page 146: ...nsity readings This number is calculated by the ratio of the standard deviation in the counting rate and the slope of the calibration curve at a given density Parameters at 6 inch depth Direct Transmi...

Page 147: ...odel 4590 B 3 Parameters at 12 inch depth Direct Transmission Mode 300 mm 12 inch Measurement time is 3 min Background Time is 1 min kg m3 lb ft3 Density 2150 135 Precision 10 0 6 Composition error 0...

Page 148: ...pe ec ci if fi ic ca at ti io on ns s Gamma Source 3 3 MBq 90 Ci 40 Cs 137 Source Type Sealed Source Special Form Source Housing Stainless Steel Encapsulated Shielding Lead Max Surface Dose Rate 0 2 m...

Page 149: ...Power Source s Main 5 C NiMH Rechargeable Pack batteries Backup 5 AA alkaline batteries Charge Source 12 V DC 2A Battery Recharge Time 3 hours maximum automatic cutoff may be charged incrementally wit...

Page 150: ...ordance with the standard operating procedures listed in this manual Gauge Size w handle 603 H 438 L 345 W mm 23 75 H 16 5 L 13 88 W in Shipping Case Size 795 H 518 L 393 W mm 31 3 H 20 4 L 15 5 W in...

Page 151: ...4590 C 1 A Ap pp pe en nd di ix x C C T Tr ra an ns sp po or rt ti in ng g S Sh hi ip pp pi in ng g This appendix contains the following topics U S Shipping Requirements Accident Notification Require...

Page 152: ...records for each hazmat employee Hazmat training applies to anyone who transports or prepares for transport radioactive materials Refresher training is required every three years Because the amounts...

Page 153: ...age must be marked with a Handling Label Radioactive Materials Excepted Package IATA10 7 8 Waybill When shipping this gauge by common carrier trucking company or FedEx the waybill must state Radioacti...

Page 154: ...earliest practical moment the U S DOT at 1 800 424 8802 A reportable incident is an accident that occurs during the course of transportation including loading unloading and temporary storage in which...

Page 155: ...d di ix x D D R Ra ad di ia at ti io on n T Th he eo or ry y S Sa af fe et ty y This appendix covers the following topics and tasks Radiological Information Leak Testing Training Disposal Emergency Pr...

Page 156: ...90 are very low Therefore no special radiological precautions are necessary for operation of the device Radiation safety training is not required to operate the gauge Personnel radiation monitoring is...

Page 157: ...Model 4590 D 3 NOTE The receipt possession use and transfer of the Model 4590 are exempt from licensing by the U S Nuclear Regulatory Commission NRC or Agreement States...

Page 158: ...l 3880 Leak Test Kit P N 102868 and accompanying instructions 1 1 Write the date gauge model number and serial number on the sample form and label 2 2 Ensure that the source rod is in the SAFEposition...

Page 159: ...s in the USA there is no requirement for radiological safety training to use the gauge However training is required to transport the gauge DOT HAZMAT and operate the gauge Troxler offers training clas...

Page 160: ...all radioactive source It is recommended that users return the device to Troxler at the end of its useful life for removal and disposal of the radioactive sources in the most environmentally responsib...

Page 161: ...around the nuclear gauge and or sources A radius of 6 ft 2 m is sufficient Do not leave the area unattended 4 4 Keep all unauthorized personnel from the nucleargauge 5 5 The gauge user should perform...

Page 162: ...ge is less than 0 01 mrem hr 7 7 If you are unable to reach the Gauge Owner then call the Other Contact name and number given at the beginningof this section 8 8 Follow the instructions of the Gauge O...

Page 163: ...source is in the SAFE position The package should be inspected prior to eachshipment The package should be securely blocked and braced in the vehicle to prevent shifting duringtransport When preparin...

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Page 165: ...Model 4590 E 1 A Ap pp pe en nd di ix x E E U Un ni it t C Co on nv ve er rs si io on n This chapter contains the following topics and tasks Measurement units Radiological units...

Page 166: ...t of becquerel Bq This requires the shipper to convert the activity on the Bill of Lading from curies to becquerels GBq Until everyone is accustomed to the SI units it is permitted to follow the SI un...

Page 167: ...1 in 2 54 cm 1 ft 30 48 cm 1 ft 0 3048 m 1 pcf 16 02 kg m3 1 pcf 1 6 10 2 g cm3Radiological Units 1 rem 0 01 Sv 1 Ci 37 GBq 1 mCi 37 MBq 1 Ci 37 kBq The following table is provided to assist in conver...

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Page 169: ...Model 4590 F 1 A Ap pp pe en nd di ix x F F S St ta an nd da ar rd d C Co ou un nt t L Lo og g This chapter contains the following Work Sheets Standard Count Log Moisture Probe Calibration Worksheet...

Page 170: ...Use the form in this appendix as a guide when recording the daily standard counts To verify gauge stability compare the daily standard count to the average of the last four recorded standard counts It...

Page 171: ...Model 4590 F 3 Standard Count Log Gauge Serial Number Date DS BGD Date DS BGD...

Page 172: ...ro of fi il le e W Wo or rk ks sh he ee et t This worksheet is intended to assist the user in collecting the moisture probe data in the field when performing the Moisture Probe Cal Profile see page 5...

Page 173: ...11 Test Site 12 WD Diff True M II Date Soil Jobsite Test site 1 Test Site 2 Test site 3 Test Site 4 Test site 5 Test Site 6 WD Diff True M Test site 7 Test Site 8 Test site 9 Test Site 10 Test site 1...

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Page 175: ...in ng g S Sy ys st te em m G GP PS S This appendix covers the following topics GPS Accuracy The Model 4590 Surface Density Gauge can be equipped with an optional GPS Global Positioning System receive...

Page 176: ...On average the receiver used in the gauge is accurate to within 15 m approximately 50 ft when receiving GPS data alone However the WAAS capabilities can increase the accuracy to within 3 m 10 ft as sh...

Page 177: ...to the nearest hundredth 1 100 of a second If a GPS location is determined but the WAAS information is unavailable the latitude and longitude be displays to the nearest tenth 1 10 of a second If the...

Page 178: ...Fix Quality GPS reading with WAAS Within 3 m 10 ft Latitude and longitude displayed to nearest 1 100 second GPS reading without WAAS Within 15 m 50 ft Latitude and longitude displayed to nearest 1 10...

Page 179: ...aline 5 9 Battery A A 9 Alkalineuse A A 11 Charge B B 4 A A 10 Charging A A 10 Specifications B B 4 Status 5 12 Battery preference 5 9 Bluetooth Mode Setting 5 10 Uploading Data 8 8 Calibration 2 4 Ce...

Page 180: ...ectors 2 2 Direct transmission 2 2 Drift test 5 20 Enable Density offset 7 4 Moisture offset 7 7 Erase Project 8 6 Standard counts 9 8 Erratic readings 5 18 Fix quality GPS H G 3 Gauge Source rod posi...

Page 181: ...t 4 13 Site preparation 4 2 Source rod positions 3 5 Specifications B B 2 Mechanical Maintenance A A 12 Menu Target 6 2 Mode Depth 5 6 Direct transmission 2 2 Ready 3 7 Moisture Offset enable 7 7 Mois...

Page 182: ...autions A D 9 Precision B B 2 Function 5 15 Print Drift test 5 22 Stat test 5 19 Project Create 8 5 Deactivate 8 11 Erase 8 6 Menu 8 2 Output data 8 7 Print data 8 7 Select 8 3 View 8 4 Radiation Conv...

Page 183: ...1 Menu 5 2 Shipping C C 1 Case F B 5 Shutdown automatic 3 8 B B 4 Site Preparation 4 2 Soil and base course measurement 4 2 Standard count 4 5 Software reset 9 10 Source Cesium 137 Cs 137 2 2 9 7 Deca...

Page 184: ...5 3 Format 9 4 Time changing 9 3 Time count 3 10 Training 1 4 Transport case F B 5 Trench offset 2 5 7 6 Troubleshooting A A 2 Unit conversion E E 2 Units measurement 5 5 Unpacking 1 7 USB port 8 7 U...

Page 185: ...ctual or other written and signed agreement THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION ON THE FACE HEREOF AND THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR I...

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