Rock solid aashto t310, astm d6938, c1040, d2950, d7759 and d70 weve developed a better nuclear moisture density gauge that is easy to operate, rugged and reliable. Nuclear gauges are also used for industrial, mining, and scientific purposes. 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 troxler 3430 nuclear density gauge at allen. Information may be added or deleted to fit their specific training programs as needed. It is licensed for use by the original purchaser of this equipment for a period of 99. A portable gauge used to measure moisture and density, typically in soil andasphalt. The model 3430 is a simple gauge for users who dont need many extras. Cpn recently purchased by instrotek, humboldt, instrotek, seaman and troxler, which collectively have more than 20 different gauge models that measure soil, asphalt and concrete density and soil and rooftop moisture. Radiological specification gamma source 8 1 mci cesium7 tel a102112 neutron source 4010% mci americium241. 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.
Much of this information, particularly that on radiation, is not usually found in the standard operating manuals for nuclear gauges. 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. Nuclear gauge basics nuclear gauge manufacturers apnga. 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. The gauge shall have an 18 month limited warranty on parts and labor. Portable moisturedensity gauge user responsibilities during field operations addressees all u. American portable nuclear gauge training manual apnga.
The operator selects the mode depending on the material type and thickness of the layer being tested. Congratulations on the purchase of the troxler model 3430 surface moisture density gauge. All troxler nuclear gauges utilize low level radioactive sources for taking measurements. Much of this information, particularly that on radiation, is not usually. Troxler nuclear gauge safety at the job site s1e2 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. The model 3411b advanced control unit manual of operation and. 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.
The troxler model 3430 gives you the fast, accurate, and consistent results you need to fulfill the testing requirements on todays construction projects. It is intended to provide information to gauge licensees for use in their user training programs. Instrotek 3500 xplorer nuclear soil moisture density gauge. Study of the troxler nuclear soil density and moisture gauges. Nonnuclear soil density gauge is used for detecting density of soil specimens with non nuclear type. 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. Feb 27, 2017 using troxler nuclear gauge instruments udot university. The versatile 3440 gauge uses two modes of operation backscatter and direct transmission and can store over 450 readings. It consists of a radiation source that emits a cloud of particles and a sensor that counts the received particles that are either reflected by the test material or pass through it. Troxler2701b pavetrackertm plus user manual manual of. Download training manual the american portable nuclear gauge association apnga was established to serve portable nuclear gauge moisture density gauge owners and users.
Radiation health hazards with field nuclear densiometer test ron structural 24 mar 11 17. Additionally, the determination of material biases moisture content and wet density is detailed for troxler, instrotek, humboldt. Nuclear gauge troxler electronic laboratories, inc manufactures the majority of the nuclear gauges used by indot. The acu enables the owner of a troxler model 3411b surface moisturedensity gauge to enjoy all the features and functions of our model 3430 gauge for less than the cost of a new gauge. The model 3430 manual of operation and instruction contains. Congratulations on the purchase of the troxler model 3430. Nuclear gauge testing manual department of transport and. Note that the general purpose moisture density gauges like the 3440 and 3430 are calibrated for soil, not asphalt. The edg is a portable, batterypowered instrument capable of being used anywhere without the concerns and regulations associated with nuclear safety. Since 1958, troxler has been dedicated to developing, manufacturing and servicing precision quality control and measurement equipment, including nuclear. 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 model 3411b advanced control unit manual of operation. Troxler 3430 surface moisture density gauge troxler electronic.
A gauge uses nuclear radiation to determine density and moisture. Usda ohsec radiation safety division nuclear gauges. Emergency response information ship your gauge back sealed source and device registry transportation guide for portable nuclear gauges. Mechanically, all soils and asphalt moisture density gauges work the same. Model 4640b thin layer density gauge one stop testing ltd. 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. Nonnuclear soil density gauge utest material testing equipment.
The result of this effort is the ultimate in surface moisture density gauges the troxler model 3440 surface moisture density gauge. It and the other gauges in the 3400 series have replaced conventional density test methods and have become the industry standard. Designed to measure the density of thin asphalt and concrete layers from 2. This chapter provides a brief overview of the troxler model 3430. Congratulations on the purchase of the troxler model 3430 surface moisturedensity gauge. They offer the technician a quick and accurate means of determining density and moisture content of soils, asphalt and concrete. Nuclear surface moisture and density gauge calibration. The electrical density gauge edg is a nuclearfree alternative for determining the moisture and density of compacted soils used in road beds and foundations.
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. Nuclear moisture gauges utilise radioactive sources for the determination of the moisture content of soils. Manual densimetro troxler 3440 plus lightningsasao. A nuclear density gauge is a tool used in civil construction and the petroleum industry, as well as for mining and archaeology purposes. The model 3430 is available with keypad, display and operators manual in four languages and is the simplest, most economical gauge offered by troxler. 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. The enhanced platform allows for many updates and advantages such as.
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. 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. 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. This manual is to serve as a ready reference to the qms density technician. The following are the specifications representing only minimum requirements. Check the gauge manual for manufacturer recommendations. Using troxler nuclear gauge instruments udot university. No nomographs or manual corrections are required in order to compute the true density of the overlay. Plus and 3440 plus surface moisturedensity gauges, and includes a list of the gauge parts and. Using the model 3440 gauge, you can quickly and precisely measure the moisture content and density of construction materials. 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. Roadreader nuclear density gauges insitu density tests. The model 3430 provides the basic features required for determining the density of asphalt, soil, aggregate or concrete and. Research triangle park, nc prweb may 9, 2007 troxler electronic laboratories, inc.
Radiation can be described as numerous disintegrations from unstable elements ejecting subatomic energy or particles from the elements nucleus. Manual of operation and instruction model 4640b thin layer density gauge troxler electronic laboratories, inc. Manual of operation and instruction troxler electronic laboratories. Astm d 7830 non nuclear soil density gauge is used for detecting density of soil specimens with non nuclear type.
Radiation health hazards with field nuclear densiometer test. Xplorer has a proven track record of the best performance on the market with lowest maintenance and operating costs. They are accurate on thin layers only if the user knows the density of underlying layers. Nonnuclear soil density gauge insitu density tests. The model 3440 is used to measure the density of asphalt, soil, aggregate or concrete and. The leader in construction test equipment roadreader nuclear.
Congratulations on the purchase of the troxler model 3411b advanced control unit acu. Site selection, basic parameter setup, moisture and density determination, data. 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. Feb 19, 2020 it is intended to provide information to gauge licensees for use in their user training programs. The model 3440 is used to measure the density of asphalt, soil, aggregate or concrete and the moisture of soil or aggregate. The leader in construction test equipment roadreader. Site selection, basic parameter setup, moisture and density determination, storage, and advanced operations are included, along with radiological information and.
Each gauge user is responsible for maintaining their. In practice, the gauge user should never see the exposed source rod. The troxler model 3440 is used for illustrative purposes. In the picture above, the source is contained in the housing above the product that is being measured and the detectorisontheoppositeside. The nuclear method of testing asphalt density has been approved by. Portable moisture density gauge user responsibilities during field operations addressees all u. Nuclear gauges and methods of configuration and calibration of nuclear gauges. Easy to operate, easy to power and easy to service. The model 3430 is avaliable with keypad, display and operators manual in languages and is the siplest most economical gauge offered by troxler. Feb 21, 2017 3 nuclear density test soil test duration. 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. 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. Note that the general purpose moisturedensity gauges like the 3440 and 3430 are calibrated for soil, not asphalt.
This web based association is designed to assist members on regulatory and industry issues and training. Density andor moisture measurements are achieved by counting the amount of radiation that can pass through matter to the. D7759, guide for nuclear surface moisture and density gauge calibration, was developed by subcommittee d18. The models 3430 plus and 3440 plus nuclear moisture density gauges, are updated versions of the current troxler models 3430 and 3440.
Troxler 3440 is the most widely used model in new zealand and has now been upgraded to the 3440 plus. 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. Humboldt scientific nuclear gauge for density, soil. Troxler model 3430 and 3440 moisture density gauges new. Even though operating procedures vary somewhat between gauges, certain steps are basic in the operation of any nuclear gauge. Troxler model 3440 troxler moisture density gauge one. Nuclear regulatory commission licensees that possess moisture density gauges.
By calculating the percentage of particles that return to the sensor, the gauge. Beryllium with 70,000 nsec yield, tel a102451 source form stainless steel doubly encapsulated. 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. Troxler model 3440 troxler moisture density gauge one stop. Nuclear gauge resources, hazardous material forms, nuclear. Troxler 3430 used nuclear soil moisture density gauge. Box 12057 3008 cornwallis road research triangle park, nc 27709 phone. May 22, 2015 united states nuclear regulatory commission office of nuclear material safety and safeguards washington, d. Determine the actual density of the material using a nuclear gauge reading, road core extraction and analysis, or laboratory analysis of a gyratorycompacted sample. Troxler electronic laboratories releases models 3430. The model 4640b thin layer density gauge can quickly and precisely. 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.
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