Congratulations on the purchase of the troxler model 3430 surface moisturedensity gauge. Emergency response information ship your gauge back sealed source and device registry transportation guide for portable nuclear gauges. Nuclear gauges and methods of configuration and calibration of nuclear gauges. Check the gauge manual for manufacturer recommendations. A portable gauge used to measure moisture and density, typically in soil andasphalt. Troxler 3440 is the most widely used model in new zealand and has now been upgraded to the 3440 plus. Manual of operation and instruction model 4640b thin layer density gauge troxler electronic laboratories, inc. Troxler model 3440 troxler moisture density gauge the model 3440 gives you the features you need for compaction control, but its enhanced capabilities make it a step above our basic model 3430.
They are accurate on thin layers only if the user knows the density of underlying layers. Nuclear gauge troxler electronic laboratories, inc manufactures the majority of the nuclear gauges used by indot. Using troxler nuclear gauge instruments udot university. Troxler2701b pavetrackertm plus user manual manual of. The model 3411b advanced control unit manual of operation and. The electrical density gauge edg is a nuclearfree alternative for determining the moisture and density of compacted soils used in road beds and foundations. Study of the troxler nuclear soil density and moisture gauges. The troxler nuclear moisture density gauges are used by many contractors, engineers and highway departments for compaction control of soil, aggregate, concrete and full depth asphalt. In practice, the gauge user should never see the exposed source rod. Astm d 7830 non nuclear soil density gauge is used for detecting density of soil specimens with non nuclear type.
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The model 3430 is available with keypad, display and operators manual in four languages and is the simplest, most economical gauge offered by troxler. Information may be added or deleted to fit their specific training programs as needed. American portable nuclear gauge training manual apnga. The nuclear method of testing asphalt density has been approved by. Nuclear surface moisture and density gauge calibration. Nuclear gauge resources, hazardous material forms, nuclear. Much of this information, particularly that on radiation, is not usually. In the picture above, the source is contained in the housing above the product that is being measured and the detectorisontheoppositeside. The model 3430 is a simple gauge for users who dont need many extras. Nuclear gauge, nuclear density gauge, nuclear moisture density gauge, soil density there are 5 moisture density gauge all use cesium 7 to measure density and all use online portable nuclear gauge training for troxler, cpn, moisture density gauges services for both portable and fixed nuclear. Model 4640b thin layer density gauge one stop testing ltd.
Research triangle park, nc prweb may 9, 2007 troxler electronic laboratories, inc. A new astm international standard provides guidance for the calibration of nuclear density gauges, which are used to measure the density, moisture content and inner structure of material. The following are the specifications representing only minimum requirements. Note that the general purpose moisturedensity gauges like the 3440 and 3430 are calibrated for soil, not asphalt. 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. Density andor moisture measurements are achieved by counting the amount of radiation that can pass through matter to the. Using the model 3440 gauge, you can quickly and precisely measure the moisture content and density of construction materials. The electrical density gauge edg is a nuclear free alternative for determining the moisture and density of compacted soils used in road beds and foundations. The leader in construction test equipment roadreader nuclear.
Mechanically, all soils and asphalt moisture density gauges work the same. Determine the actual density of the material using a nuclear gauge reading, road core extraction and analysis, or laboratory analysis of a gyratorycompacted sample. Nuclear gauges are also used for industrial, mining, and scientific purposes. The model 4640b thin layer density gauge can quickly and precisely. The operator selects the mode depending on the material type and thickness of the layer being tested. Note that the general purpose moisture density gauges like the 3440 and 3430 are calibrated for soil, not asphalt. The leader in construction test equipment roadreader. By calculating the percentage of particles that return to the sensor, the gauge. Congratulations on the purchase of the troxler model 3411b advanced control unit acu. Radiation can be described as numerous disintegrations from unstable elements ejecting subatomic energy or particles from the elements nucleus. The model 3411b advanced control unit manual of operation.
Uts1280 is fully equipped with a touch screen and user friendly graphical menu interface, running microsoft windows silently in the backround for flowless operation, easy software are upgrades and enchanced user support. Easy to operate, easy to power and easy to service. Manual of operation and instruction troxler electronic laboratories. Though the radioactivity of the sources is sufficiently low to present a negligible and acceptable risk to the operators, the gauges are classified as potentially hazardous devices and may only be used, repaired or adjusted by trained and authorised persons. The acu enables the owner of a troxler model 3411b surface moisture density gauge to enjoy all the features and functions of our model 3430 gauge for less than the cost of a new gauge.
While not required to make simple moisture and density measurements, certain parameters of the material must be entered to utilize the full potential of the hs5001ez gauge. Troxler model 3430 and 3440 moisture density gauges new. The troxler model 3430 nuclear soil moisture density gauge provides the basic features required for determining the density of asphalt, soil, aggregate or concrete and the moisture of soil or aggregate. The nuclear gauge testing manual ngtm provides procedures and instructions for the safe use and operation of nuclear gauges to measure the compacted density of soils, crushed rocks, concrete and asphalt materials. Congratulations on the purchase of the troxler model 3430 surface moisture density gauge. This web based association is designed to assist members on regulatory and industry issues and training.
Instroteks xplorer 3500 nuclear moisture density gauge easy to navigate menu options and user friendly software incorporate intuitive operation into a rugged, highly advanced nuclear density gauge. Beryllium with 70,000 nsec yield, tel a102451 source form stainless steel doubly encapsulated. Nonnuclear soil density gauge is used for detecting density of soil specimens with non nuclear type. The model 3430 provides the basic features required for determining the density of asphalt, soil, aggregate or concrete and. Much of this information, particularly that on radiation, is not usually found in the standard operating manuals for nuclear gauges. The versatile 3440 gauge uses two modes of operation backscatter and direct transmission and can store over 450 readings. Site selection, basic parameter setup, moisture and density determination, data. No nomographs or manual corrections are required in order to compute the true density of the overlay. Since 1958, troxler has been dedicated to developing, manufacturing and servicing precision quality control and measurement equipment, including nuclear. They offer the technician a quick and accurate means of determining density and moisture content of soils, asphalt and concrete. Site selection, basic parameter setup, moisture and density determination, storage, and advanced operations are included, along with radiological information and. Xplorer has a proven track record of the best performance on the market with lowest maintenance and operating costs.
D7759, guide for nuclear surface moisture and density gauge calibration, was developed by subcommittee d18. Troxler 3430 used nuclear soil moisture density gauge. The gauge shall have an 18 month limited warranty on parts and labor. Box 12057 3008 cornwallis road research triangle park, nc 27709 phone. The model 3430 manual of operation and instruction contains. Even though operating procedures vary somewhat between gauges, certain steps are basic in the operation of any nuclear gauge. Troxler instruments since 1958, troxler has been dedicated to developing, manufacturing, and servicing precision quality control measurement equipment, including nuclear gauges, gyratory compactors and asphalt ignition ovens. Feb 19, 2020 it is intended to provide information to gauge licensees for use in their user training programs. If using a nuclear gauge to make an inplace measurement, mark the test site so that pavetracker plus readings can be taken in the same location.
American portable nuclear gauge association strives to offer the viewer the most indepth and comprehensive coverage of regulations, issues, references and resources and is dedicated to covering just the material pertaining to moisture density gauges. Troxler model 3440 troxler moisture density gauge one stop. All troxler nuclear gauges utilize low level radioactive sources for taking measurements. Roadreader nuclear density gauges insitu density tests. Troxler nuclear gauge safety at the job site s1e2 duration. This manual is to serve as a ready reference to the qms density technician. This chapter provides a brief overview of the troxler model 3430. Download training manual the american portable nuclear gauge association apnga was established to serve portable nuclear gauge moisture density gauge owners and users. Nuclear moisture gauges utilise radioactive sources for the determination of the moisture content of soils. Congratulations on the purchase of the troxler model 3430. The enhanced platform allows for many updates and advantages such as. The model 3430 provides the basic features required for determining the density of asphalt, soil, aggregate or concrete and the moisture of soil or aggregate.
The model 3440 is used to measure the density of asphalt, soil, aggregate or concrete and the moisture of soil or aggregate. Troxler model 3440 troxler moisture density gauge one. In the backscatter method figure 125 for density testing, the nuclear gauge is required to be seated in contact with the surface of the material being tested. Troxler 3430 surface moisture density gauge troxler electronic. Designed to measure the density of thin asphalt and concrete layers from 2. Each gauge user is responsible for maintaining their. Radiological specification gamma source 8 1 mci cesium7 tel a102112 neutron source 4010% mci americium241. Portable moisture density gauge user responsibilities during field operations addressees all u. The result of this effort is the ultimate in surface moisture density gauges the troxler model 3440 surface moisture density gauge. A nuclear gauge also called a nuclear density gauge, a soil moisture gauge, or a moisture density gauge is a tool used for civil engineering projects and construction that measures soil density or soil water content. Nonnuclear soil density gauge utest material testing equipment. It and the other gauges in the 3400 series have replaced conventional density test methods and have become the industry standard.
A gauge uses nuclear radiation to determine density and moisture. The result of this effort is the ultimate in surface moisturedensity gauges the troxler model 3440 surface moisturedensity gauge. The troxler model 3440 is used for illustrative purposes. May 22, 2015 united states nuclear regulatory commission office of nuclear material safety and safeguards washington, d. Instrotek 3500 xplorer nuclear soil moisture density gauge. A nuclear density gauge is a tool used in civil construction and the petroleum industry, as well as for mining and archaeology purposes. Troxler troxler 3430 nuclear density gauge at allen. Feb 21, 2017 3 nuclear density test soil test duration. The model 3440 provides 30 special functions, storage of up to test records, an 18month warranty and many more options that make it simple to operate and a necessity for all technicians. Radiation health hazards with field nuclear densiometer test ron structural 24 mar 11 17. Nuclear regulatory commission licensees that possess moisture density gauges. The model 3440 is used to measure the density of asphalt, soil, aggregate or concrete and. Plus and 3440 plus surface moisturedensity gauges, and includes a list of the gauge parts and. Usda ohsec radiation safety division nuclear gauges.
Humboldt scientific nuclear gauge for density, soil. The commands can be created by user input at the nuclear gauge configuration system 194 that at least one of the settings of the nuclear gauge 190 is to be enabled and disabled. The edg is a portable, batterypowered instrument capable of being used anywhere without the concerns and regulations associated with nuclear safety. Uts1280 is fully equipped with a touch screen and user friendly graphical menu interface, running microsoft windows silently in the backround for flowless operation, easy software are upgrades and enchance. The model 3430 is avaliable with keypad, display and operators manual in languages and is the siplest most economical gauge offered by troxler. Radiation health hazards with field nuclear densiometer test. Additionally, the determination of material biases moisture content and wet density is detailed for troxler, instrotek, humboldt. Nonnuclear soil density gauge insitu density tests. It is intended to provide information to gauge licensees for use in their user training programs. The troxler model 3430 gives you the fast, accurate, and consistent results you need to fulfill the testing requirements on todays construction projects. Feb 27, 2017 using troxler nuclear gauge instruments udot university.
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