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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION TO THE MODEL 3430
Introduction .................................................................................... 1-2
Gauge Parts and Accessories ......................................................... 1-4
Unpacking and Inspection ............................................................. 1-6
Storage Site Selection .................................................................... 1-7
CHAPTER 2. THEORY OF OPERATION
Density ........................................................................................... 2-2
Moisture ......................................................................................... 2-5
CHAPTER 3. OPERATING THE GAUGE
The Keypad .................................................................................... 3-2
Source Rod Positions ..................................................................... 3-4
Daily Inspection ............................................................................. 3-5
Turning the Gauge On ................................................................... 3-6
Gauge Parameter Setup .................................................................. 3-7
Taking the Standard Count .......................................................... 3-10
Site Preparation/Gauge Positioning ............................................. 3-12
Taking a Measurement – Soil Mode ............................................ 3-15
Taking a Measurement – Asphalt Mode ...................................... 3-17
CHAPTER 4. ADVANCED GAUGE OPERATION
Offsets ............................................................................................ 4-2
Special Calibrations ....................................................................... 4-7
Thin Layer Measurements ........................................................... 4-11
Recall ............................................................................................. 5-2
Offset ............................................................................................. 5-2
Stat Test ......................................................................................... 5-2
Drift Test ........................................................................................ 5-5
Special Calibration ......................................................................... 5-7
Specific Gravity ............................................................................. 5-7
Voidless Density ............................................................................ 5-8
Set Units. ........................................................................................ 5-8
Calibration Constants ..................................................................... 5-9
Memory Reset .............................................................................. 5-10
Test Reading ................................................................................ 5-10
Language. ..................................................................................... 5-11
Содержание 3430-M
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Страница 19: ...Model 3430 1 5 Figure 1 1 Model 3430 Gauge and Accessories INTRODUCTION...
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Страница 25: ...Model 3430 2 3 Figure 2 1 Direct Transmission Geometry Figure 2 2 Backscatter Geometry OPERATION THEORY...
Страница 26: ...2 4 Figure 2 3 Backscatter Surface Density Effects Top Layer Effect Curves...
Страница 28: ...2 6 Figure 2 4 Effect of Moisture on Depth of Measurement...
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Страница 66: ...5 20 D xxxx M xxxx Use keys Moist R xxxx to view data Moist Avg xxxx to view data...
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Страница 111: ...Model 3430 C 17 Figure C 2 3430 Gauge Assembly MAINTENANCE...
Страница 113: ...Model 3430 C 19 Figure C 3 3430 Gauge Base Mechanical Assembly Figure C 4 3430 Source Rod Handle Assembly MAINTENANCE...
Страница 115: ...Model 3430 C 21 Figure C 5 3430 Gauge Preamplifier Assembly MAINTENANCE...
Страница 117: ...Model 3430 C 23 Figure C 6 3430 Gauge Scaler Assembly MAINTENANCE...
Страница 128: ...E 2 Date MS DS Date MS DS STANDARD COUNT LOG Gauge Serial Number...
Страница 129: ...Model 3430 E 3 Date MS DS Date MS DS STANDARD COUNT LOG Gauge Serial Number STANDARD COUNT LOG...
Страница 130: ...E 4 Date MS DS Date MS DS STANDARD COUNT LOG Gauge Serial Number...
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Страница 141: ...Model 3430 Warranty 1 NOTES WARRANTY...