<ul><li><p>Manual of Operation and Instruction </p><p>Model 3430 Plus &amp; 3440 Plus </p><p>Surface Moisture-Density Gauge </p><p>NOTE The Model 3440 Plus Surface Moisture Density Gauge can be equipped with an optional global positioning system (GPS) receiver. If such a gauge is moved a long distance between uses, the GPS system must be allowed to initialize. In some instances, initialization may take as long as 30 to 45 minutes from the time the gauge is powered on with the GPS enabled. Note also that the gauge must be positioned such that the GPS receiver can receive signals from the GPS satellites (see Appendix I for more information). If the GPS does not initialize within 45 minutes, contact your Troxler representative. </p><p> Troxler Electronic Laboratories, Inc. </p><p>3008 Cornwallis Rd. P.O. Box 12057 Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 </p><p>Phone: 1.877.TROXLER Outside the USA: +1.919.549.8661 </p><p>Fax: +1.919.549.0761 www.troxlerlabs.com </p></li><li><p>ii </p><p>Troxler gauges are protected by U.S. and foreign patents. </p><p>Copyright 2007 2009 </p><p>Troxler Electronic Laboratories, Inc. All Rights Reserved </p><p> No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted 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 Electronic Laboratories, Inc. Fantastic is a trademark of Dow Consumer Products, Inc. Federal Express is a registered trademark of the Federal Express </p><p>Corporation. 409 is a trademark of the Clorox Company. Magnalube-G is a registered trademark of Carleton-Stuart </p><p>Corporation. Microsoft, Excel, HyperTerminal, Windows, and Word are </p><p>registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. WD-40 is a registered trademark of the WD-40 Company. PN 110890 July 2009 Edition 1.2 </p></li><li><p>Model 3430 Plus &amp; 3440 Plus iii </p><p>TROXLER SERVICE CENTERS </p><p>Troxler Corporate Headquarters 3008 Cornwallis Road </p><p>P.O. Box 12057 Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 </p><p>Phone: 1.877.TROXLER (1.877.876.9537) Outside the U.S.A.: +1.919.549.8661 </p><p>Fax: +1.919.549.0761 Web: www.troxlerlabs.com </p><p> Technical Support </p><p>Phone: 1.877.TROXLER (1.877.876.9537) E-mail: TroxTechSupport@troxlerlabs.com </p><p>Florida Service Center 2376 Forsyth Road Orlando, FL 32807 Fax: 407.681.3188 </p><p> Texas Service Center </p><p>2016 East Randol Mill Road Suite 406 </p><p>Arlington, TX 76011 Fax: 817.275.8562 </p><p> Illinois Service Center </p><p>1430 Brook Drive Downers Grove, IL 60515 </p><p>Fax: 630.261.9341 </p><p>Northern California Service Center 11300 Sanders Drive, Suite 7 Rancho Cordova, CA 95742 </p><p>Fax: 916.631.0541 </p><p>Troxler European Subsidiary Troxler Electronics GmbH </p><p>Gilchinger Strasse 33 D.82239 Alling nr. Munich, Germany </p><p>Phone: ++49.8141.71063 Fax: ++49.8141.80731 </p><p>E-mail: troxler@t-online.de </p><p>NOTE To locate an independent, Troxler-authorized service partner near you, call 1.877.TROXLER (1.877.876.9537). </p></li><li><p>iv </p><p>HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Congratulations on the purchase of a Troxler Model 3430 Plus or 3440 Plus Surface Moisture-Density Gauge. Troxler continues the proven technology of its 3400 Series surface moisture-density gauges with the Troxler Model 3430 Plus and 3440 Plus. The Model 3430 Plus &amp; 3440 Plus Manual of Operation and Instruction contains information on safely using this gauge. Also included in this manual are safety warnings, gauge setup, troubleshooting, and general maintenance. </p><p>NOTE Before operating the gauge, read this manual carefully. If you do not completely understand the sections that cover radiation safety, contact your company radiation safety officer (RSO) or the nearest Troxler representative. </p></li><li><p>CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS MANUAL Throughout this manual, symbols and special formatting are used to reveal the purpose of the text as follows: </p><p>WARNING Indicates conditions or procedures that, if not followed correctly, may cause personal injury. </p><p>CAUTION Indicates conditions or procedures that, if not followed correctly, may cause equipment damage. </p><p> NOTE </p><p>Indicates important information that must be read to ensure proper operation. </p><p> KEY Angle brackets and a different typestyle indicate a </p><p>key or character (number or letter) to press on the gauge keypad. For example, Press START means to press the key labeled START. </p><p>DISPLAY A different typestyle is used in text to indicate information or messages displayed on the gauge. </p><p> Diamonds indicate a list of things needed (such as equipment) or things to know. </p><p> Check marks indicate the performance of an action. With lists of check marks, follow the instructions in the order of the check marks. </p><p> Triangles indicate that more than one option is available. Carefully select the option that applies. </p><p>Model 3430 Plus &amp; 3440 Plus v </p></li><li><p>vi </p><p>NOTES </p></li><li><p>Model 3430 Plus &amp; 3440 Plus vii </p><p>TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION Introduction.......................................... 12 Gauge Parts and Accessories ............................ 15 Unpacking and Inspection .............................. 17 CHAPTER 2. THEORY OF OPERATION Density............................................. 22 Moisture............................................ 23 Calibration .......................................... 25 CHAPTER 3. GETTING STARTED Gauge Illustration ..................................... 32 Control Panel ........................................ 33 Source Rod Positions .................................. 35 Daily Inspection...................................... 36 Turning the Gauge On ................................. 37 Setup ............................................... 39 CHAPTER 4. USING THE GAUGE Taking a Standard Count ............................... 42 Preparing a Test Site ................................... 47 Taking Measurements................................. 410 Recall ............................................. 417 CHAPTER 5. SETUP MENU Setup Menu.......................................... 53 Count Time .......................................... 54 Set Units............................................ 54 Depth Mode ......................................... 54 Stat Test ............................................ 55 Drift Test............................................ 57 Nomograph ......................................... 510 Precision ........................................... 515 Options............................................ 517 Battery Status....................................... 519 Percent Air Voids (Soil Mode) .......................... 520 </p></li><li><p>viii </p><p>TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued) CHAPTER 6. TARGET MENU Target Menu .........................................62 Target Values ........................................63 CHAPTER 7. CALIBRATION OFFSETS Offset Menu..........................................72 Density Offset........................................73 Moisture Offset.......................................74 Trench Offset.........................................78 CHAPTER 8. PROJECT DATA Project Menu .........................................82 Select ...............................................83 View ...............................................84 Create a Project .......................................85 Erase Projects ........................................86 Output Project........................................87 Set Output Destination ................................810 Deactivate..........................................811 Auto-Store ..........................................812 Manual Store ........................................814 CHAPTER 9. EXTENDED MENU Extended Menu.......................................92 Clock/Calendar.......................................93 User ID .............................................93 Customer Name.......................................93 Language ............................................94 Source Decay.........................................95 Erase Standard Counts..................................96 Low Battery Warning..................................97 Software Reset........................................98 Test Menu...........................................99 APPENDIX A. RADIATION THEORY AND SAFETY Radiation Theory.....................................A2 Radiation Safety ......................................A5 Regulatory Requirements ..............................A14 Gauge Use Precautions................................A17 Radiation Profile.....................................A18 </p></li><li><p>Model 3430 Plus &amp; 3440 Plus ix </p><p>TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued) APPENDIX B. TRANSPORTATION AND SHIPPING U.S. Shipping Requirements.............................B2 Canadian Shipping Requirements.........................B4 APPENDIX C. TROUBLESHOOTING AND SERVICE Troubleshooting......................................C2 Display Contrast ......................................C9 Batteries ...........................................C10 Mechanical Maintenance ..............................C15 Replacement Parts ...................................C18 Returning the Gauge for Service ........................C30 APPENDIX D. STANDARD COUNT LOG APPENDIX E. UNIT CONVERSION Measurement Units ....................................E2 Radiological Units ....................................E2 APPENDIX F. GAUGE SPECIFICATIONS Measurement Specifications ............................. F2 Radiological Specifications ............................. F4 Electrical Specifications ................................ F5 Mechanical Specifications .............................. F7 APPENDIX G. SPECIAL EUROPEAN CONSIDERATIONS Declaration of Conformity.............................. G2 Safety Warnings...................................... G3 APPENDIX H. PRINTING (UPLOADING) PROJECT DATA Windows Hyperterminal............................... H2 Viewing Project Data.................................. H5 APPENDIX I. GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) GPS Accuracy........................................ I2 INDEX WARRANTY </p></li><li><p>x </p><p>LIST OF FIGURES Figure Title Page 11 Gauge Parts and Accessories ...................15 21 Effect of Moisture on Depth of Measurement ......24 31 Gauge Illustration ...........................32 32 Control Panel ...............................33 33 Source Rod Positions .........................35 41 Standard Count Position ......................43 42 Drill Rod Assembly ..........................48 43 Marking the Test Area ........................48 81 Spreadsheet Column Definitions ................89 A1 Diagram of an Atom .........................A2 A2 Effect of Distance on Exposure ................A7 A3 Cleaning the Tungsten Sliding Block ...........A12 A4 Gauge and Transport Case ...................A18 C1 Adjusting the Display Contrast.................C9 C2 NiMH Battery Pack and AA Batteries..........C11 C3 Final Assembly, Part Numbers 110795_XXXX (3430 Plus) and 110800_XXXX (3440 Plus) .....C19 C4 Base Assembly, Part Number 110015_XXXX....C21 C5 Scaler Assembly, Part Numbers 110791 (3430 Plus) and 110876 (3440 Plus)............C23 C6 Baseboard Assembly, Part Numbers 110790 (3430 Plus) and 110877 (3440 Plus)............C26 </p></li><li><p>Model 3430 Plus &amp; 3440 Plus xi </p><p>LIST OF TABLES Table Title Page 31 Key pad Functions........................... 34 A1 Radiation Profile for Gauge .................. A19 C1 Error Messages.............................C6 C2 Typical Battery Operating Life ................C11 I1 GPS Position Accuracy .......................I4 </p></li><li><p>xii </p><p>NOTES </p></li><li><p>Model 3430 Plus &amp; 3440 Plus xiii </p><p>ATTENTION MODEL 3430 PLUS OR 3440 PLUS </p><p>GAUGE OWNER This unit contains functions that require an ACCESS CODE. This code must be entered before these functions may be used. For more information on using the access code, refer to Chapter 9. </p><p>The ACCESS..</p></li></ul>