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1. Calculate Quit Figure 4 3 Calculate Percent Drift Screen 7 Enter the counts obtained from the stat test see the Initial Stability section step 7 or 10 and drift test step 4 of this section into the proper locations on this screen then click the Calculate button If any of the required fields are left blank the program displays an error message box that states Critical data have been omitted or entered incorrectly If this error message occurs click the OK button and correct the data entry error 8 When the user clicks the Calculate button the software displays the Drift Test Results screen shown in Figure 4 4 The limit for percent drift for System 1 is 0 5 and the limit for percent drift for System 2 is 0 8 In this example both systems are within these limits so both systems pass If either system exceeds the limits the drift test fails V 079r TIAON Y gt Ifthe gauge passes the drift test for both systems proceed to step 9 gt Ifthe gauge fails the drift test for either system then do not record anything proceed to step 15 Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite 4 5 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 4 6 Drift Test Results 4 Results of Drift Test System 1 Percent Drift 0 463 Pass System 2 Percent Drift 0 661 Pass System 1 Standard Count 7130 System 2 Standard Count 2117 Figure 4 4 Drift Test Results Display
2. Use the remainder of this page only if a provisional drift test is required Provisional Drift Test Results System 1 Drift System 2 Drift NOTE The provisional drift test values ARE NOT USED to compute the calibration standard counts they are used strictly to test the electrical stability of the gauge gt O i m Iz D fez D gt gt Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite 4 33 NOTES 434 A TROYLER CHAPTER 5 MODEL 4640 B MANUAL RECALIBRATION This chapter provides instructions for performing a manual recalibration of a Model 4640 B Thin Layer Density Gauge using the Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite software The information presented here includes procedures for resolving issues encountered during the calibration process A calibration procedure outline and checklist is provided at the end of this chapter as well as a 4640 B Recalibration Data Sheet o O i m ag D fez D 2 ow gt Cc gt m CONTENTS Re alibration Proced tev sieo iio in E R A ER A e i a E e EE a E Uae eset gens 5 2 Initial Stability eetere riyta eee oe EE EA EEEE A EEA EEEE EEE E 5 2 Bulk Density Calibration Counting eeseeseeseeeseeeessesesresresrestesresrestestsrrssesstssrestestesserttssesrtsseestestsseestssreet 5 3 Ditt TEST a erer eneas e E E e aE EEE aa a hates a Sa ap a oat aa E Ea 5 4 Entering Calibration Data Into the Calibration Program eesssse
3. System 1 R System 2 R MOIST R Notes Provisional Drift Test Results AVG 1 Drift AVG2 Drift MOIST Drift Notes NOTE The provisional stat test and drift test values on this page ARE NOT USED to compute the standard counts 3 44 TROXLER CHAPTER 4 MODEL 4640 A RECALIBRATION This chapter provides instructions for recalibrating a Model 4640 A Thin Layer Density Gauge using the Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite software The information presented here includes procedures for resolving issues encountered during the calibration process A calibration procedure outline and checklist is provided at the end of this chapter as well as a 4640 A Recalibration Data Sheet CONTENTS Recalibratlon Procedures siioni iio in EE R cote an les can bea s e E A las EE i eth ty x Uae egal dad 4 2 Initial Stability eetere riyta eat accel eee EE stecbl iascelvbetasctusts tacesasantebuislacebuntasvtuaceiedeslacceaebenacedl buns 4 2 Bulk Density Calibration Counting 0 eee ee eeeceeseseeeescessecesecsseceseceeeeseeseeescaeeeaeeeseecaeecsaecsaecsaeeneeseneeees 4 3 Dorit TESTy ee ected are a a E aaa O E ties Whetasts ion etn estiitishteaieistinbdniw ides 4 4 Acquiring Necessary Calibration Constants from a Previous Calibration eeeeeeseeeeseereereereersrerresrsres 4 7 Entering Calibration Data Into
4. File one copy of the calibration report and put the other with the gauge Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite 2 51 MODEL 3411 B CALIBRATION PROCEDURE OUTLINE AND CHECKLIST 1 Turn on gauge and allow it to warm up for five minutes 1 Turn off gauge and connect gauge to the Calibration Buffer Box by way of the 3411 Calibration Interface plate L Start the TCS Program and enter the gauge serial number index rod information calibration type and indexing mode L Reset the Calibration Control System Buffer Box E Conduct successful stat test E Consult Calibration Inspection Limits to ensure that the gauge density and moisture average standard counts from the stat test meet these limits Collect all required calibration counts as prompted by the TCS software Conduct a successful drift test Compute the calibration constants If necessary take recounts required to pass Performance Parameter consistency tests Burn the calibration constants onto a 2716 EEPROM and install the EEPROM in the gauge Run the Calibration Accuracy Tests QA Test successfully From the TCS program archive the calibration and print the calibration reports C O O O A ve File one copy of the calibration report and put the other with the gauge 2 52 A TROYLER MODEL 3430 CALIBRATION PROCEDURE OUTLINE AND CHECKLIST 1 Turn on gauge and allow it to power up and complete the self test _ Turn off gauge and connect gauge to the Calibrat
5. Figure 2 15 Performance Parameter Passed Message gt If however one or more of the performance parameters for this calibration fails to fall within a 97 confidence interval around their typical values the computer displays the Calibration Error Notification Prompt shown in Figure 2 16 If this prompt appears click the OK button A report of the calibration inconsistencies will be sent to the Windows default printer Collect this report and proceed to the Addressing Calibration Inconsistencies section that begins on the following page P O g m m gt t wm m D m wn Calibration Error Notification Prompt R 4 calibration inconsistency has been encountered with this gauge Press the OK button to generate a listing of these inconsistencies Figure 2 16 Calibration Error Notification Prompt Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite 2 17 ADDRESSING CALIBRATION INCONSISTENCIES If this juncture has been reached in the calibration routine then one or more calibration performance parameters has been found to be inconsistent At this point a brief discussion about what the performance parameters are and their significance is in order A detailed discussion of performance parameters and their role in gauge calibration is contained in the 1995 Troxler Publication Factory Calibration of Troxler Model 3400 Surface Moisture Density Gauges Contact your Troxler representative for a copy of this publication The
6. A Download Instructions OF x To load existing Thin Layer Calibration Constants P1 01 A1 and P2 02 R2 from the gauge to the computer you will need the gauge itself the 3450 Calibration Adapter Troxler Part No B 109365 and the Troxler Calibration System Hardware You will also have to put the gauge into Remote Control so that the computer can perform the necessary tasks Directions on how to put the gauge in Remote Control mode are available by clicking the Help button Quit Help Next gt gt gt Figure 3 10 Download Instructions Window for Troxler Calibration Control System 16 The software now prompts the user to select the serial communications Com port settings for the computer This display is similar to the one shown in Figure 3 6 on page 3 14 Select the desired Com port and baud rate from the dropdown lists and click Select or click Back to return to the previous display 17 After the user clicks the Select button the software displays the Upload data from gauge to computer screen shown in Figure 3 11 Ensure that the gauge is set to the proper baud rate and is in Remote Control mode and that the 3450 adapter cable is properly connected between the gauge and the interface cable of the Troxler Calibration Control System Click the Get Constants button to continue A Upload data from gauge to computer OF x Once the gauge baud rate has been set to 2400 the gauge is put in remo
7. 26 Take a 4 minute count with the gauge Record the results in the first available blank line in the table in Part 2 of the Calibration Recount Form Review the calibration inconsistency report generated during step 10 of the Computing Calibration Constants and Performance Parameters section If the gauge readings just completed are at the deepest depth at which a density calibration inconsistency is to be addressed then proceed to step 13 Otherwise return to step 4 If there were no moisture measurement inconsistencies that need to be addressed proceed to step 20 Otherwise continue to step 14 Place the gauge on the magnesium block with the source rod in the SAFE position Orient the gauge as described in the first section of this chapter Take a 4 minute count with the gauge Record the moisture count in the first available blank line in the table in Part 3 of the Calibration Recount Form Place the gauge on the mag poly block with the source rod in the SAFE position Orient the gauge as described in the first section of this chapter Take a 4 minute count with the gauge Record the moisture count in the first available blank line in the table in Part 3 of the Calibration Recount Form Place the gauge on the magnesium block with the source rod in the SAFE position Orient the gauge as described in the first section of this chapter Place the 1 3 mm 0 05 inch thick surface roughness shims under the left and right sides of th
8. Figure 2 14 Sample B Value Display Screen 10 The program then computes the calibration constants Once the calibration constants are computed the program will compute the performance parameters Once the performance parameters are computed the values will be compared against the average values for these performance parameters to see if the values are reasonable These computations are typically done in less than a second or so depending on the computer s processor speed gt Once all of the computations are complete if the performance parameters for this calibration all have values that fall within a 97 confidence interval around their typical values the computer displays the Performance Parameter Passed Message shown in Figure 2 15 If this message is displayed click the OK button and proceed to the section on Entering Calibration Constants into the Gauge section that begins on page 2 22 2 16 A TROYLER Performance Parameter Message The gauge has passed the performance parameter testing t this point the calibration constants are ready and available for loading directly into the gauge in the case of a 3440 or 3430 or into the EEPROM in the case of a 3401 or 3411 so that the Quality Assurance testing can take place When the gauge passes the Quality Assurance tests Select the Store and Print a Certified Calibration Option From the Function Menu to archive this calibration and print the calibration sheets
9. 53033730852244E 04 f 66856970997125E 02 lt lt lt Back Quit Next gt gt gt Figure 6 11 Second Review Calibration Data Screen Two Block Calibration 6 10 A TROYLER 32 33 34 35 36 A Review data for this calibration olx Please review the following data When you have finished click Next or Quit to select another calibration m System 1 Thin Layer Constants English Units gt r System 2 Thin Layer Constants English Units Att me A21 cone A12 poe A22 eo A13 poss A23 pees lt lt lt Back Quit Next gt gt gt Figure 6 12 Second Review Calibration Data Screen Three Block Calibration If the user clicks the Quit button on the screen shown in step 31 the program displays a warning that by quitting the user will abandon any additions or changes that were made to the calibration data gt To return to the 4640 Calibration Main Menu click OK on this message box Since no changes have been made to the recalibration data the program simply returns to the 4640 Calibration Main Menu The recalibration data downloaded from the gauge will remain as the active calibration gt Toreturn to step 31 click the Cancel button on this message box When the user clicks the Next button on the screen shown in step 31 the program displays a message box that states Data review for this calibration is complete Do you
10. Gauge serial 1304 Pil Print Proceed Quit Figure 6 7 Review System Data Screen Three Block Calibration Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite 6 7 Review System Data from the gauge The calibration data just received from the gauge is listed in the text box shown below Please review these data and make sure that the data are correct that all of the data were received and that this calibration is as you indicated earlier a TWO BLOCK calibration If these data are unacceptable click the Quit button and you will be you will be returned to the Main Menu If you wish to print the data listed below click the Quit button If you are satisfied with the data sent from the gauge and you are ready to analyze and store it on the computer click the Proceed button KKEKKKKKKKKAKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKEKEERE Troxler Electronic Labs Inc 4640B Calibration 1 06 00 KEEKKKKEKKKKKKEKKEKKEKKEKRKERKEESE Gauge serial 1304 Figure 6 8 Review System Data Screen Two Block Calibration 28 From the screen shown in step 27 proceed as follows gt To continue this process and proceed to step 29 clicks the Proceed button gt To discontinue this process click the Quit button The program displays a warning that by quitting the user will abandon any data downloaded from the gauge gt To abandon the downloaded data and return to the 4640 Calibration Main Menu click the OK button on this message box gt
11. If the Drift Test Results display indicates that this provisional drift test has passed for both systems then return to step 11 If however the gauge fails to pass this provisional drift test for either system then halt the calibration process and take the gauge to Service for analysis and repair ACQUIRING NECESSARY CALIBRATION CONSTANTS FROM A PREVIOUS CALIBRATION l Since the calibration that was just performed is a recalibration the thin layer overlay counts were not taken Therefore the data just acquired is insufficient for calculating the thin layer calibration constants A11 A12 A13 A21 A22 and A23 Furthermore if the recalibration just performed is a 2 block recalibration then the data just acquired is insufficient for calculating the Bulk Density B values B1 and B2 Consequently these values must be obtained from one of two sources the calibration report from a previous calibration or from the EPROM that is in the gauge If the user has access to a calibration report from a previous calibration of this gauge and wishes to enter these values into the calibration program manually then proceed to the Entering Calibration Data Into the Calibration Program section on page 4 13 Otherwise if the user wishes to obtain these calibration constants from the EPROM of the gauge proceed to step 2 V 0t9t 7TIAON Y Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite 4 7 From the 4640 Calibration Main Menu see Figure 4 1 on pa
12. 10 11 12 13 The computer sends the contents of the Intel Hex file to the Shooter During this time the software displays Downloading data to the Shooter Wait until this process is complete When the Intel Hex file contents have been successfully loaded into the Shooter the software displays the prompt Insert the 2716 EPROM into the Shooter socket Load the 2716 EEPROM into the Shooter as directed and click the Continue button The Intel Hex file is then programmed into the EPROM During this process the software displays the message Burning PROM Wait for the process to finish it could take a few minutes When the EEPROM programming is complete the software displays the Successful PROM Burn Message box Click OK to return to the Function Menu Remove the EEPROM from the Shooter Proceed to step 16 for instructions on installing the EEPROM in the gauge You have indicated that you wish to burn an EPROM using the EP 1 programmer The EP 1 Eprom Programmer Menu see Figure 2 22 is displayed on the computer Click the Continue button EP 1 Eprom Programmer Menu Press Continue to start the process of converting the calibration constants to hex Continue Press Continue when ready or Abort to quit Figure 2 22 The EP 1 Eprom Programmer Menu The computer computes the Intel Hex values and saves them to the Intel Hex file When this computation process is complete the EP 1 Eprom Programmer M
13. 5 on the gauge keypad to put the gauge in Calibration mode Press the sequence TY 1 to initiate the stat test procedure When prompted by the gauge press the YES key to begin the stat test Wait for the stat test to finish At the conclusion of the test the gauge display will show the average counts for System 1 and System 2 The display will also indicate if the stat test passed or not If both of the systems passed the stat test then proceed to step 10 Otherwise proceed to step 13 Compare the average density standard counts to the respective density standard count limits in the Calibration Inspection Limits for the current gauge type gt Ifthe observed standard counts fall within the allowed limits then proceed to step 11 gt If either standard count fails to fall within the specified Calibration Inspection Limits however then take another stat test by proceeding to step 13 Record the average count Ratio value and Pass Fail status for the two counting systems on the 4640 A Recalibration Data Sheet under Stat Test Proceed to the following section Bulk Density Calibration Counting to collect the block counts Do not record the results of the preceding stat test Instead press the NO CE key then take another stat test by repeating steps 7 and 8 Once this second stat test has concluded and the results are displayed on the gauge record the average count Ratio value and Pass Fail status for the two counting sy
14. MODEL 3450 THREE BLOCK amp FIVE BLOCK RECALIBRATION This chapter provides instructions for using the Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite software to perform a three block or five block recalibration on a Model 3450 RoadReader Plus Surface Moisture Density Gauge The information presented here includes procedures for resolving issues encountered during the calibration process A calibration procedure outline and checklist is provided at the end of this chapter as well as a 3450 Recalibration Data Sheet CONTENTS Initial Stability seiiet th iets a Sal ee E EER ee eh OAS 3 2 Index Rod Calibrations eeni iss noran reaa iesbtotia folic iste cotia tes voniaes lati gdgobin a e Ra a aa KSET 3 4 Backscatter amp Transmission Density Calibration Counting eeseeeseseeesseeresssisstsrssssrseresssestestssssesersessssreseseses 3 5 Moisture Calibration Counting esaeren csan a a a A a a a i 3 7 Drift Vests isu nin enen a n a E E eg einai EE O EE eee ae 3 8 Entering Calibration Data Into the Calibration Program oe eec ce eeeesceeseeesceenseceseceseceseceseeeseeeseeeeeeeeeeeeneeaeees 3 11 Editing the Calibration Data ise cnik ested aaa aie dee alee nosis abi leew dieu E EE e a ee 3 21 oo Calibration Quality Assurance fiene ae e ata E E EEEE GEE teehee damit 3 22 S m Archiving and Printing the Completed Calibration seesseeeeeseeeeesesressesresstsresstesrssresrestesesttssesetssrentestesresessre 3 37 L Final Initialization and Status Check o
15. Number Standard Count Standard Count P O g m E w A ee m D m wn Once the data is collected the sample mean value and sample standard deviation of the 20 density counts and 20 moisture counts must be calculated These values can be computed using a spreadsheet program like Microsoft Excel or using a calculator with statistical computation capabilities If these resources are unavailable the sample mean value is computed using the formula n Ss Equation 2 1 m n where m is the sample mean value n is the number of data points in the sample in this case n 20 and x is the value of the ith observation in the sample where each observation in this instance is an individual count The sample standard deviation is computed using the formula Equation 2 2 s where s is the sample standard deviation and x n and m retain the same definitions that they had in Equation 2 1 For this particular example the sample mean for the moisture counts is 522 7 with a sample standard deviation of 6 0 The sample mean for the density counts is 2393 7 with a sample standard deviation of 12 5 Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite 2 41 The statistical stability test stat test is evaluated in terms of both the sample standard deviation and the sample mean value The quantity that is evaluated is defined as the Ratio The Ratio denoted by R is defined as Equation 2 3 R where s and m ar
16. Retrieve the most recent drift test printout tape from step 4 Record the average System 1 and System 2 standard counts listed on the tape in the Drift Test Results section on the 4640 A Recalibration Data Sheet in the designated space Now look back at the Drift Test Results display on the computer screen Record the System 1 percent drift value and the System 2 percent drift values listed on this screen in the Drift Test Results section on the 4640 A Recalibration Data Sheet in the designated space Finally copy the System 1 Standard Count value and the System 2 Standard Count values from the Drift Test Results display into the Calibration Standard Counts section of the 4640 A Recalibration Data Sheet These values are the average of the stat and drift test Click the OK button on the Drift Test Results display The program returns to the Calculate Percent Drift screen Click the Quit button on the Calculate Percent Drift screen to return the program to the 4640 Calibration Main Menu Proceed to the Entering Calibration Data Into the Calibration Program section on page 4 13 Move the gauge source rod up and down from SAFE position into measure position ten times returning it to SAFE position after the tenth motion Take a second drift test by repeating steps 3 and 4 On the computer click the OK button on the Drift Test Results display The program returns to the Calculate Percent Drift screen Leave the stat test data that
17. gt If the counts are listed the display will be similar to the following COUNTS DC 12883 2448 MC 47 Press ESC to Exit In the Aluminum block density measurements section of the Calibration Accuracy Form there is a table for recording these measurements Find the row that corresponds to the current index rod position of the gauge In the SYS 7 CNT column record the System 1 density count the first number in the gauge display line beginning DC In the SYS 2 CNT column record the System 2 density count the second number in the gauge display line beginning DC Oste TACO E gt Ifinstead of counts the gauge display shows density and moisture values the display will be similar to the following In the Aluminum block density measurements section of the Calibration Accuracy Form there is a table for recording these measurements Find the row that corresponds to the current index rod position of the gauge In the first DENS column located between the SYS 2 CNT column and the SYS 1 RC column record the Wet Density value The Wet Density value is shown on the gauge display in the third row after the heading WD Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite 3 29 55 56 37 58 59 60 3 30 Once step 54 is complete and the values on the gauge display have been recorded press either the up or down arrow key on the gauge If the gauge counts were displayed in step 54 then the gauge density and moisture v
18. gt Ifthe calibration block that was just measured was the magnesium block and the recalibration performed was a 3 block place the gauge in the center of the mag aluminum block and go to step 21 gt Ifthe calibration block that was just measured was the magnesium block and the recalibration performed was a 2 block place the gauge in the center of the aluminum block and go to step 21 gt If the calibration block that was just measured was instead the mag aluminum block place the gauge in the center of the aluminum block and go to step 21 gt Ifthe calibration block just measured was instead the aluminum block proceed to step 22 Repeat steps 15 through 17 For a Model 4640 A recalibration the thin layer measurement capabilities of the device must be checked in the QA testing phase Place the magnesium standard block for the gauge on top of the aluminum calibration block Place the gauge on the center of the magnesium standard block Place the source rod in backscatter position making sure the handle clicks into the backscatter notch Press down gently on the end of the handle without touching the trigger to ensure that the handle is properly seated From the Ready mode press the START ENTER key and wait for the count to finish When the count is complete the gauge displays the measured density In the Thin Layer Measurement Accuracy Check portion of the Calibration Accuracy Check Form Part II there is a section for recordin
19. i First Click the OK key THEN initiate the gauge printout from the gauge keypad You will have fifteen 15 seconds from the time you click the OK key until you initiate the gauge print before the program times out Figure 6 6 Preparing the Computer to Receive the Data Transfer From the READY screen on the gauge press the yellow SHIFT key and the SPECIAL key to access the SPECIAL FUNCTION menu When the SPECIAL FUNCTION menu is displayed press the 1 and 9 keys The gauge displays the EXTENDED FUNCTIONS menu and asks the user to enter a code number Enter the code number 528 then press the START ENTER key The first page of Extended Functions options is displayed Press the 6 key to initiate the CALIBRATION menu After the 6 key is pressed the gauge display again requests an access code Enter the number 528 and then press the START ENTER key The 4640B Recalib menu is now displayed If the recalibration just performed was a 2 block recalibration then press the 1 key to initiate the process of printing out the results Otherwise if the recalibration just performed was a 3 block recalibration then press the 2 key to initiate the process of printing out the results The gauge displays now asks if the user wants to do a new recalibration a recount or a printout of the results Press the 3 key to select a printout of the results The gauge now calculates the calibration constants During this p
20. 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 On the 3450 Recalibration Data Sheet in the Drift Test Results section record the average count and R value from this second drift test for only the counting systems that failed the first drift test Denote on the form if any system failed both drift tests based on the limits listed above Press the ENTER and ESC keys to return the gauge to the Ready mode gt If the gauge fails both drift tests for the same system or systems then a provisional drift test will need to be performed proceed to step 14 gt If instead the gauge passes this second drift test for any system s that failed the first drift test then this gauge has passed the drift test proceed to step 34 The first step in taking a provisional drift test is to take a provisional stat test To start this process press the SPECIAL key The Special functions menu is now displayed Press 2 to select the Gauge Status Test functions From the Gauge Status Test menu press 2 STAT Test From the Stat Test menu press 1 Take STAT Test The gauges instructs the user to put the gauge in STD position on the standard block and press the ENTER key Press ENTER Wait for the stat test to finish At the conclusion of the test the display will look something like this STAT Test Avg R D 1 PASS 6362 0 363 D 2 PASS 2671 0 321 M PASS 1162 0 408 The stat test results screen shown above is divided into th
21. 21 22 23 On the keypad enter the depth where the next set of calibration constants will be entered Press the START ENTER key and return to step 11 Once the calibration constants for all the depths have been entered you need to break out of the calibration data entry loop in the gauge To do so simply press START ENTER without entering a depth value Now that the calibration constants have been entered into the gauge the date on which the calibration was performed must be entered From the Ready mode press the SHIFT and SPECIAL keys to access the gauge s Special Functions Press 1 then 9 on the gauge keypad to access the gauge s Extended Functions The gauge prompts the user to enter a code Enter the code 4688 and press START ENTER The Extended Functions menu is displayed Press the 4 key The gauge prompts you to enter the date of calibration Using the keypad enter the date when the calibration was performed in mm dd yyyy format Press START ENTER to save the date Press the NO CE key to exit the Extended Functions menu The calibration constants and calibration date are now in the gauge memory Proceed to the Performing Quality Assurance Testing instructions on page 2 31 2 30 A TROYLER PERFORMING QUALITY ASSURANCE TESTING A Troxler surface moisture density gauge has not finished its calibration process until it has passed quality assurance testing Quality assurance testing is a way t
22. Click OK on this message box to return to the second data entry screen and enter the required values 22 When all of the required values have been entered and the Next button is clicked the data is saved to a temporary file and this data becomes the Active Calibration The program displays a message box that confirms that the data entry is complete and asks if the user wants to print the data Click Yes to print a listing of the count data that was just entered and continue or NO to continue without printing A Enter or Edit data for this calibration Please enter the following data When you have finished click Next or Quit to return to the Main Menu System 1 Thin Layer Constants English Units m System 2 Thin Layer Constants English Units A11 A12 A13 A23 o lt lt lt Back Quit Next gt gt gt Figure 5 9 Second Calibration Data Entry Screen Three Block Calibration Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite 5 11 A Enter or Edit data for this calibration Figure 5 10 Second Calibration Data Entry Screen Two Block Calibration 23 Regardless of whether the user elects to print the data entered or not the query box shown in Figure 5 11 is eventually displayed Proceed to calculations or edit data Ea ase Figure 5 11 Proceed to Calculations or Edit Data Query 24 Click the Proceed button to proceed to step 25 and calculate the calibration con
23. If the user were allowed to edit the data written into the active calibration in the Send the Autocalibration Data to the Computer section the data in the computer would no longer match the data in the gauge These two data sets must be kept consistent Suppose that the active calibration in the computer is the result of downloading calibration data from a Model 4640 B gauge and the user selects the Edit data for the currently active calibration option from the 4640 Calibration Main Menu When the user clicks the Proceed button on the 4640 Calibration Main Menu the program displays the message shown in Figure 6 15 gt To return to the 4640 Calibration Main Menu click the Cancel button gt To view the calibration data click the OK button The program proceeds to step 29 of the Send the Autocalibration Data to the Computer section However as indicated in this message box the user will not be able to change any of these data that he or she will be viewing Cannot edit autocalibration data Eg q The currently active calibration for gauge 001304 is from a calibration that was downloaded directly from the gauge i This sort of calibration cannot be edited from the program it can only be changed by taking recounts with the gauge You may however view the data that were downloaded from the gauge and calculate the calibration constants IF you wish to view these calibration data for gauge 001304 click the OK button Otherwise
24. P e m ES amp gt oQ 77 m Bs m 77 Start a 4 minute reading with the gauge Once the reading has concluded record the moisture count in the Mag Poly SR Count section of the Calibration Data Recording Form on page 2 44 Orient the gauge as described in steps 2 and 3 in preparation for a drift test Conduct a drift test with the gauge gt Model 3430 and 3440 gauges have a drift test function that conducts and evaluates the drift test See the Manual of Operation and Instruction for the particular gauge model for instructions on taking a Drift Test and evaluating the results gt If the gauge being calibrated is a Model 3401 B or 3411 B refer to page 2 43 If the drift test passes the appropriate evaluation then proceed to step 34 If the drift test fails the evaluation for the first time repeat step 32 to perform a second drift test If the drift test has failed the evaluation two times in a row then proceed to step 34 On the Calibration Data Recording Form on page 2 44 record the average density count and the average moisture count obtained by the drift test that was just completed as well as the percent drift values for both density and moisture If the drift test failed twice then a provisional drift test is required proceed to step 36 However if the last drift test passed then proceed to step 41 Perform a stat test by repeating steps 2 through 4 There is no need to record these
25. Toreturn to step 27 click the Cancel button on this message box 29 At this point the data downloaded from the gauge is stored in the format used by the recalibration program and this recalibration is made the active calibration of the program The user is given the option of viewing these data once more For a 2 block recalibration the screen shown in Figure 6 9 is displayed for a 3 block calibration the screen shown in Figure 6 10 is displayed Note that the 3 block recalibration review screen includes the mag aluminum bulk density counts NOTE The user can only view the data displayed on these screens He or she cannot modify any of the displayed values 6 8 A TROYLER A Review data for this calibration olx Please review the following data When you have finished click Next or Quit to select another calibration F SERE Modat Gauge Serial Number 5 Calibration Bay p Calibration Type A j H foa fens 001304 45 z 2 Block E r Date of Calibration Month nee Year TT Background Counts Density Sys 1 r Density Sys 2 anaw y fs zl a ooo ooo m Standard Counts Se Sei 5 Density Sys 1 Density Sys 2 Bulk density counts 20 min directly on calibration block 07955 m 582 Magnesium Aluminum Sysl Sysl fi 8975 fi 4014 uit m Sys2 Sys2 03379 o 521 Next gt gt gt Figure 6 9 First Review Calibration Data Screen Two Block Calibr
26. on this message box to return to the second data entry screen and enter the required values 17 When all of the required values have been entered and the Next button is clicked the data is saved to a temporary file and this data becomes the Active Calibration The program displays a message box that confirms that the data entry is complete and asks if the user wants to print the data Click Yes to print a listing of the count data that was just entered and continue or NO to continue without printing V 009r 15S00N Y Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite 4 17 A Enter or Edit data for this calibration 1 13120688 1 27151057 1 73427626 1 06590086 00101137 0037999 Figure 4 21 Second Calibration Data Entry Screen Three Block Calibration and Constants Read from EPROM 18 Regardless of whether the user elects to print the data entered or not the query box shown in Figure 4 22 is eventually displayed Proceed to calculations or edit data _ eee Leow Figure 4 22 Proceed to Calculations or Edit Data Query 19 Click the Proceed button to proceed to step 20 and calculate the calibration constants To review and or modify the data entered in the previous steps click the Review button If the user clicks the Review button the program returns to step 8 with all values previously entered intact on the screen 20 When the user clicks the Proceed button on the preceding screen the program calculate
27. then an inconsistency exists for that calibration A given density calibration at a given depth can have multiple inconsistencies since there are more than one density performance parameter at each depth and some of them are covariant Likewise if a particular moisture performance parameter is more than 2 7 standard deviations different from the population mean value then an inconsistency exists for that calibration A given moisture calibration can have multiple inconsistencies since there are more than one moisture performance parameter and some of them are covariant Does a performance parameter inconsistency mean that there is a problem with the calibration Probably but not necessarily What it does mean at the very least is that the affected calibration is atypical of most Troxler factory calibrations performed at this depth for a density calibration or that it is atypical of most moisture calibrations The prudent course of action would be to do the following Take one or more sets of recounts for the affected depth for density inconsistencies or take a complete set of moisture recounts for moisture inconsistencies Ifthe recounts are different from the original counts then re enter the new counts and try a recalibration Ifthe recounts are instead similar to the original counts and the inconsistencies persist check the gauge for electrical or mechanical problems Ifno electrical or mechanical problems exi
28. then press the Proceed button Otherwise press the Quit key to end this program Figure 5 1 4640 Calibration Main Menu 3 Select the Advanced Special Functions option and click the Proceed button 4 The software displays the 4640 Advanced Special Function Menu shown in Figure 5 2 5 Select the Calculate gauge drift option and click the Proceed button The software displays the Calculate Percent Drift screen shown in Figure 5 3 6 Enter the counts taken from the stat test and the drift test into the appropriate text boxes on this screen Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite 9I O i m m D fey D 2 w gt Cc gt m A Advanced Special functions menu Figure 5 2 4640 Advanced Special Function Menu A Calculate Percent Drift Figure 5 3 Calculate Percent Drift Screen 7 When all of the counts have been entered click the Calculate button The program uses the data entered to calculate the standard counts that will be used for the calibration The program then displays the drift test results as shown in Figure 5 4 Drift Test Results Figure 5 4 Drift Test Results Display 8 Record the data listed for the System 1 and System 2 standard counts on the Calibration Data Form then click the OK button 5 8 A TROYLER Tha Leader n Conainacton Taeng Equement 9 The Drift Test Results screen disappears and the Calculate Percent Drift screen comes to the foreground C
29. 22 25 Look to the right of the Cr value that you identified in step 24 There will be a density value in kilograms per cubic meter listed beside the Cr value This density value is the wet density that was just measured by the gauge 26 Go to the Density Quality Test section of the Calibration Quality Assurance Accuracy Check Form to the table labeled Mg Refer to the row corresponding to the index rod position where the count in step 19 was taken Record the wet density value measured by the gauge in this row under the first column marked DENS 27 The magnesium block has a density value assigned to it This value is printed in the file C caNbas calsheet txt in the Density calibration count data section directly under the Magnes column heading This density value is in kilograms per cubic meter Multiply this value by 0 988 to obtain the magnesium soil equivalent density value for this block Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite 2 33 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 Compare the wet density value from step 26 to the magnesium soil equivalent density value computed in step 27 If these values differ by less than 16 kilograms per cubic meter 1 pcf then there is no need for a recount proceed to step 40 If however the values differ by more than 16 kilograms per cubic meter 1 pcf a recount is required proceed to step 29 If the index rod is in backscatter or 12 inch positio
30. 4 When a valid set of initials is entered the software saves the calibration data to the archive data file and displays a confirmation message box Click Proceed to continue with printing the calibration sheets 5 The software displays the same screen shown in Figure 3 14 on page 3 20 giving the user the opportunity to print the calibration report gt To return to the 3450 Calibration Main Menu without printing the calibration report click the Return to Main Menu button gt To print the calibration sheets click the Print calibration sheets button and proceed to the following step 6 The software displays a dialog box that allows the user to select the printer to use to print the calibration sheets Note however that the default value for Number of Copies is set to 2 to encourage the user to print two calibration reports one for the customer the other for the lab files Of course the user may select any number of copies he or she wishes to pint gt If the user clicks the Cancel button the print dialog box disappears and the screen shown in Figure 3 14 is displayed Oste TACO E gt If instead the user clicks the Print button the calibration sheets are printed and the screen shown in Figure 3 14 is displayed 7 Click the Return to Main Menu button to return to the 3450 Calibration Main Menu Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite 3 37 FINAL INITIALIZATION AND STATUS CHECK There are a few settings o
31. 4 key to enter the standard counts acquired and used at the time of calibration When prompted type in the requested calibration standard counts and press ENTER after each one is typed After all values are entered the gauge returns to the Extended Functions menu Press the ESC key to return the gauge to Ready mode Check the time and date displayed on the gauge screen If they are correct proceed to step 19 If either one is incorrect proceed to step 13 On the gauge press the SPECIAL key The Special functions menu is displayed From the Special functions menu press the 4 key to enter the Gauge Setup menu From the Gauge Setup menu select press the 1 key to enter the Time Date menu From the Time Date menu press the 1 key to change the time and or press 2 to change the date Follow the screen prompts to change the time and or date values When the date and time are correct press ESC twice to return to the Ready mode The calibration process is now complete 3 38 AXTROYLER SELECTING THE GAUGE COMPUTER INTERFACE There are three instances in Troxler Model 3450 calibration usage where the user would wish to transfer data between the gauge and the calibration computer Loading calibration constants from the computer to the gauge Retrieving thin layer calibration constants from the gauge to use in the recalibration program Sending the System Information from the gauge to the computer There are two har
32. Access the gauge s EXTENDED FUNCTIONS menu as described in note 2 below From the EXTENDED FUNCTIONS menu enter the date of the calibration and the standard counts that were used at the time of calibration Li Access the gauge s Time Date menu as described in note 3 below From this menu set the date and time in the gauge to their correct values NOTES 3 To access the gauge s 4640B Calib menu you must first access the EXTENDED FUNCTIONS menu as described in note 2 From the EXTENDED FUNCTIONS menu press the 6 key The gauge then prompts for the entry of another code Enter the number 5168 and press the START ENTER key The 4640B Calib menu is now displayed 4 To access the gauge s EXTENDED FUNCTIONS menu press the yellow SHIFT key and the SPECIAL key Then press the 1 and 9 keys When the gauge prompts for the entry of a code enter the number 528 and then press the START ENTER key The EXTENDED FUNCTIONS menu is then displayed 5 To access the Time Date menu press the SHIFT key then the SPECIAL key then press 1 and 0 When the gauge prompts for the entry of another code enter the number 5888 and press the START ENTER key The Time Date menu is then displayed 6 20 A TROYLER
33. If you require that the calibration report be printed in English imperial units of pounds per cubic foot proceed to step 4 Otherwise the calibration process is complete 4 At this point the Function Menu is displayed To obtain a calibration report and or tables printed in English imperial units of pounds per cubic foot click the Special Menu button to access the Special Function Menu see Figure 2 7 on page 2 10 5 From the Special Function Menu click the Print an Old Calibration button The software prompts for the gauge serial number 6 Enter the serial number of the gauge just calibrated then click the OK button The Calibration Selection Screen see Figure 2 26 is displayed 7 There may be more than one calibration listed on the Calibration Selection Screen for the selected gauge serial number Select the index number corresponding to the calibration just performed and enter that number into the text box at the lower right side of the Calibration Selection Screen Once the index number is entered click the OK button 8 At this point a message box that asks Metric Calibration is displayed Since an English imperial printout is needed click the No button Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite 2 39 Calibration Selection Sceen You have requested the calibration data for a gauge with serial number 21212 The following calibrations have been retreived Index number Calibration Date User I D ad 01 03 18
34. Main Menu button and proceed to the following section Editing the Calibration Data to make the necessary recounts gt If however all of the associated quantities meet the Calibration Inspection Limits then proceed to the Programming the EPROM section below EDITING THE CALIBRATION DATA The steps in this section are performed if there was a mathematical error in the calculation of the calibration constants or if the gauge failed one or more parts of the Quality Assurance Test 1 Retake the count or counts that caused the calibration to fail whichever evaluation it failed Instructions for collecting this count or counts are provided in the Bulk Density Calibration Counting section on page 4 3 2 From the 4640 Calibration Main Menu see Figure 4 1 on page 4 4 select the Edit data for the currently active calibration option then click the Proceed button 3 Return to the Entering Calibration Data Into the Calibration Program section and go to step 8 on page 4 14 Follow the instructions to change the data that is required recalculate the calibration constants and evaluate the thin layer residuals At the end of that section you will be directed where to proceed from there PROGRAMMING THE EPROM 1 To get the newly calculated calibration constants into the gauge they must be burned onto a 2732A EPROM This EPROM is then inserted into the gauge To begin the EPROM burning process select the option Read from or Write to
35. O i m oo gt So o m D m N The Troxler calibration station main menu allows you to select a Miscellaneous specific gauge for calibration modify ya system settings and Utility About Exit edit block density values per bay Select your desired menu option Figure 2 5 Metal Block Main Menu 3 The Function Menu see Figure 2 6 is displayed Note that some of the buttons in the Function Menu may be different depending upon the gauge model selected on the Metal Block Main Menu Click the Special Menu button Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite 2 9 Function Menu 5 Minute Warm up New Calibration Resume a Compute Calibration Constants Function Menu Take Recounts Download to 3440 The function menu lets you start and resume anew calibration take recounts compute constants save Store Print Gauge Directo and print calibrations burn Calibration g y PROM s display a gauge directory and selectthe special functions menu Special Menu Return Please make a selection Figure 2 6 Function Menu 4 The Special Function Menu see Figure 2 7 is displayed Again some of the buttons in the Special Function Menu may be different depending upon the gauge model selected on the Metal Block Main Menu Click the Manual Entry of New Calib Data button Special Function Menu Single Stat Test Ea i CEN Single Drift Test Special Function Menu Single 4 Minute Cou
36. Once the measurement data have been entered into the TCS application the gauge calibration constants must be computed and the subsequent performance parameters evaluated 1 2 2 14 From the Function Menu see Figure 2 6 click the Compute Constants button The Compute Current Calibration Constants Menu is displayed allowing you to review the calibration data entered in the previous section Click the Yes button Compute Current Calibration Constant Menu Gauge Model 3430 Gauge Serial 21213 Bay 5 Calibration Date 03 16 2005 Density Background Counts 0 Moisture Background Counts 0 Rod Length 12 inches 300 mm Calibration Type 3BLOCK Interval po 00 2 Indexer Mode Manual Is the above data correct Yes No Figure 2 11 Sample Compute Current Calibration Constants Menu The program automatically sends a listing of calibration counts to the Windows default printer and a message box that asks Metric Calibration is displayed Because the metric calibration constants will be needed for the Entering Calibration Constants into the Gauge section that begins on page 2 22 click Yes The software then displays a message box that asks Print tables gt If the gauge being calibrated is a Model 3401 B these tables will be needed later Click Yes gt If the gauge being calibrated is not a Model 3401 B click No The software then displays a message box that asks Change Normalization Factor Unles
37. TROYLER CALIBRATION PROCEDURE OUTLINE AND CHECKLIST L Turn on gauge and allow it to power up and complete the self test LJ On the gauge access the 4640B Calib Menu as described in note 1 at the end of this section 1 The gauge guides the user through the calibration steps Follow all prompts from the gauge Note that the plate and block densities that the gauge requests are the true gravimetric densities of the blocks L When the gauge has finished the calibration connect the gauge to the Calibration Control System and run the calibration program From the 4640 Calibration Main Menu select the Read autocalibration data from a 4640B gauge option and follow the instructions from the program Q When the program reaches the point where the gauge has to send the printout to the program do not click the OK button on the message box Go back to the gauge and access the calibration printout from the 4640B Recalib menu Instructions on accessing this menu are shown in note 1 at the end of this section L Follow the instructions from the gauge to compute the constants and get the printout ready The computation of the constants can take as long as 5 minutes Once the computation is complete do not let it print 1 Return to the computer and click the OK button to get the computer ready to receive the printout from the gauge D O i m m D fez D 2 ow gt Cc j eo gt O _J Within 15 seconds of the
38. Yes and proceed to step 8 gt To return to step 5 click the NO button gt To return to the 4640 Calibration Main Menu click the Cancel button Is this a 2 block recalibration Ea Is the calibration that you are downloading to the computer a 2 block recalibration E No Cancel Figure 6 3 Two Block Recalibration Query During the recalibration procedure the gauge can interface with the computer through a custom RS 232 cable connected directly to the computer or through the Troxler Calibration System Controller The program now asks the user to select which interface is to be used as shown in Figure 6 4 gt To connect the gauge and computer using the custom RS 232 cable select this option click the Select button and proceed to step 9 gt To connect the gauge to the computer through Troxler Calibration System Control Box select this option click the Select button and proceed to step 40 gt To abort this operation and return to the 4640 Calibration Main Menu click the Quit button A TROYLER A Select interface between gauge and computer ioj x There are two ways to connect this computer to the gauge so that they can communicate with one another One way is through the Troxler RS 232 cable for connecting the 4640 directly to a computer Part No 104334 If you are using the Troxler Calibration System in your calibration bay however you may connect the computer directly to the calibration
39. a 4640A EPROM from the 4640 Calibration Main Menu see Figure 4 1 on page 44 then click the Proceed button Note that the or Write to option will NOT be available unless there is an active calibration available 2 The program displays a message box that asks Do you wish to read the data from a 4640A EPROM gt To return to the 4640 Calibration Main Menu click the Cancel button gt Since the task at hand is to write data to an EPROM rather than read data from it click the No button The program displays the message shown in Figure 4 25 This message box shows which calibration is active and available for writing to the EPROM gt If this is the correct calibration click the Yes button gt To return to the 4640 Calibration Main Menu click the No button 4 20 A TROYLER Is this the data you want Calibration information is currently active for gauge number 1705 last accessed on 12 15 99 2 20 04 PM Is this the correct data you wish to burn to an EPROM Figure 4 25 Active Calibration Confirmation Query 3 The calibration constants for the active calibration must be converted to the special 8 byte floating point hexadecimal format before they can be written to the EPROM The software now displays a message box explaining this fact gt To return to the 4640 Calibration Main Menu click the Quit button gt To perform this conversion click the Convert to Hex button on the mess
40. an initialization string to the calibration buffer box This initialization string if received correctly reconfigures the Calibration Control System This reconfiguration will make the Calibration Control System if the 3450 converter cable Troxler Part No 109365 is connected to it behave like a null modem cable between the gauge and the computer gt If the initialization string is received correctly the software displays a message box that confirms that the control box has been defeated and that calibration constants can now be sent Click OK to go to step 13 on page 3 14 gt If instead the initialization string was not received correctly the displays an error message that states The Troxler Calibration System controller could not be bypassed Check configurations and settings and try again Click OK to return to step 16 and re enter the serial port and baud rate 21 If the user chose the Input Thin Layer constants manually option at step 6 on page 3 13 the software displays the screen shown in Figure 3 13 gt To return to step 6 on page 3 13 click the Back button gt Otherwise enter the thin layer constants in the appropriate locations When finished click the Next button and continue to step 22 22 When the user clicks the Next button in step 14 or 21 the software displays the message Data entry for this calibration is complete Do you wish to print the data gt To print the data click Yes The software ge
41. and take the required recounts D O i m m D fez D 2 ow gt Cc eo gt e 31 The Quality Assurance testing is complete and the calibration is now certified Proceed to the following section Archiving the Calibration and Printing the Calibration Sheets ARCHIVING THE CALIBRATION AND PRINTING THE CALIBRATION SHEETS Once the gauge has passed the QA tests it is time to archive the calibration data in the database file It is also the appropriate time to print out two sets of calibrations sheets one for the customer and one for the files 17 From the 4640 Calibration Main Menu see Figure 6 1 on page 6 3 choose the Save and print a certified calibration and click the Proceed button 18 The software displays a message box that shows the current active calibration and asks the user to confirm that this is the calibration he or she wishes to saves and print Click NO to return to the 4640 Calibration Main Menu or Yes to continue 19 If the user clicks the No button the program returns to the 4640 Calibration Main Menu If the user clicks Yes the software displays a message box requesting the user s initials 20 Enter your initials and click OK Note that at least two alphabetic characters must be entered The program will not proceed unless a set of valid initials is entered 21 When a valid set of initials is entered the software saves the calibration data to the archive data fi
42. are currently in the Calculate Percent Drift screen as they are but replace the drift test data that are currently there with the data just obtained from the printout tape of the second drift test Once the second drift test data have been entered click the Calculate button Record the average System 1 and System 2 standard counts listed on the new drift test tape in the Drift Test Results section on the 4640 A Recalibration Data Sheet in the designated space Now look back at the Drift Test Results display on the computer screen Record the System 1 percent drift value and the System 2 percent drift values listed on this screen in the Drift Test Results section on the 4640 A Recalibration Data Sheet in the designated space A TROYLER 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 If the Drift Test Results display indicates that this second drift test has passed for both systems then return to step 11 If however the gauge fails to pass this second drift test for either system then a third provisional drift test is needed to see if the gauge drift is electronic in nature Proceed to step 22 to run this provisional drift test In the provisional drift test the results of the second drift test that was just performed and failed will be compared to a third drift test that will be conducted in 3 hours The gauge must be left untouched for this 3 hour period This way any substantial count difference that is encountered betwe
43. backscatter notch Press down gently on the end of the handle without touching the trigger to ensure that the handle is properly seated From the Ready mode press the START key The gauge will take a count When the count is complete the gauge displays either the System 1 System 2 and Moisture counts or the Wet Density Dry density Moisture content and percent moisture Which of these two displays is on the gauge depends on which was displayed the last time a count was taken gt Ifthe counts are listed the display will be similar to the following COUNTS DC 17928 5204 MC 766 Press ESC to Exit At the bottom of the second page of the Calibration Accuracy Form there is a section entitled MOISTURE QUALITY TEST Beside the heading Moisture count record the moisture count value listed on the gauge screen This count value is on the third line of the display after the letters MC gt If instead of counts the gauge display shows density and moisture values the display will be similar to the following PR 0 00 42 26 pcf 38 66 pcf 42 4 M 91 66 A TROYLER 104 105 106 107 108 At the bottom of the second page of the Calibration Accuracy Form there is a section entitled MOISTURE QUALITY TEST There are two rows in this section where moisture data is recorded In the first of these two rows beside the heading Measured moisture record the moisture value listed on the gauge sc
44. calibrate the gauges listed above using the applications in the Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite and manually collecting and recording gauge counts In addition to this document you will need the Manual of Operation and Instruction user manual for the particular gauge model that is being calibrated The user manuals for the Model 3430 3440 3450 and 4640 B gauges are available for download from the Troxler web site at www troxlerlabs com Model 3401 B 3411 B and 4640 A gauges and their user manuals are no longer produced but the necessary passages from the user manual are reproduced in this manual Note that this manual does not purport to address any of the safety concerns involved in the calibration and or use of these Troxler products Refer to the appropriate Manual of Operation and Instruction or contact a Troxler representative if any such questions or concerns should arise This manual also does not purport to describe the manner in which a nuclear gauge calibration facility is designed constructed or maintained Information on nuclear gauge calibration facilities can be obtained from ASTM D7013 04 Standard Guide for Nuclear Surface Moisture and Density Gauge Calibration Facility Setup or by contacting a Troxler representative Finally this manual is written for use in calibration facilities that are not equipped with the Model 5032 Calibration Control System hardware that automatically collects calibration data For informatio
45. click the Cancel button to return to the Main Menu Figure 6 15 Cannot Edit Autocalibration Data Message The only way to change any of the calibration data is to take recounts with the gauge have the gauge recalculate the calibration constants and load these new calibration constants back into the computer To modify the calibration data do the following 1 From the READY screen press the yellow SHIFT key and the SPECIAL key to access the SPECIAL FUNCTION menu 2 When the SPECIAL FUNCTION menu is displayed press the 1 and 9 keys 3 The gauge displays the EXTENDED FUNCTIONS menu and asks the user to enter a code number Enter the code number 528 then press the START ENTER key 4 The first page of Extended Functions options is displayed Press the 6 key to initiate the Gauge Calibration functions 5 After the 6 key is pressed the gauge display again requests an access code Enter the number 528 and then press the START ENTER key 6 14 A TROYLER CALIBRATION QUALITY ASSURANCE 1 10 The 4640B Recalib menu is now displayed Press the 1 key to take recounts on a 2 block recalibration or the 2 key to take recounts on a 3 block recalibration The gauge displays now asks if the user wants to do a new recalibration a recount or a printout of the results Press the 2 key to perform recounts Follow the gauge prompts and instructions to take the desired recounts Once the recount
46. content value is in kilograms per cubic meter If you have not already done so record this moisture content value on the Calibration Quality Assurance Accuracy Check Form under the Moisture Quality Test section on the line beneath the heading Block Value Compare the moisture content value from step 76 to the moisture content value listed on the Calibration Quality Assurance Accuracy Check Form under the Moisture Quality Test section on the line beneath the heading Block Value If these values differ by less than 16 kilograms per cubic meter 1 pcf then there is no need for a recount proceed to step 89 If however the values differ by more than 16 kilograms per cubic meter 1 pcf a recount is required proceed to step 79 Set the measurement time to 4 minutes Take a measurement with the gauge for the time indicated in step 79 Go to the Moisture Quality Test section in the Calibration Quality Assurance Accuracy Check Form to the heading labeled Moisture count On the line beneath this heading record the moisture count If the gauge is a Model 3411 B 3430 or 3440 then proceed to step 87 Otherwise if the gauge is a Model 3401 B proceed to step 83 Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite 2 37 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 Divide the moisture count acquired in step 80 by the moisture standard count listed on the Calibration Quality Assurance Accuracy Check Form beside the heading 4 MS The resulting qu
47. may be changed at any time from the Advanced Special Functions option on the 3450 Calibration Main Menu see Figure 3 1 on page 3 11 For more information refer to the Selecting the Gauge Computer Interface section on page 3 39 If the user has selected the Troxler Calibration Control system as the gauge computer interface then proceed to step 15 Otherwise if the user has opted to use an RS 232 null modem cable as the interface between the gauge and the computer proceed to step 9 After the Next button is clicked in step 6 the software prompts the user to connect the gauge to the computer and place the gauge in Remote Control mode as shown in Figure 3 5 gt To return to the display shown in Figure 3 4 click the Back button gt To return to the 3450 Calibration Main Menu without saving any of the input data click Quit gt To view more information about this process click Help gt To proceed with downloading the calibration constants from the gauge to the computer click Next Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite 3 13 A Download Instructions OY x To load the existing Thin Layer Calibration Constants P1 01 R1 and P2 Q2 R2 from the gauge to the computer you will need the gauge itself and a null modem cable D style subminiature 9 pin plugs at either end Troxler Part No 106514 You will also have to put the gauge into Remote Control so that the computer can perform the necessary tasks Dire
48. performance parameters are a series of mathematical signatures of a moisture calibration or a density calibration at a particular source rod position If one considers the entire population of Troxler gauges each of these signatures has a normal or near normal distribution with a mean value and a standard deviation These distributions have been determined by analyzing a population of thousands of Troxler factory calibrations When the TCS performs a calibration it computes each performance parameter values for that particular calibration then compares it to the population mean value and standard deviation for the specific performance parameter population The population mean value and standard deviation values as mentioned previously were computed from a large quantity of Troxler factory calibrations For the density calibrations if a particular performance parameter of a particular calibration falls within 2 3 standard deviations of the population mean value for that performance parameter then the calibration passes that performance parameter For the moisture calibrations if a particular performance parameter of a particular calibration falls within 2 7 standard deviations of the population mean value for that performance parameter then the calibration passes that performance parameter If however a particular density performance parameter is more than 2 3 standard deviations different from the population mean value
49. previous step go back to the gauge and start the printout The computer will upload the data as it is printed by the gauge _ Once all of the calibration data have been uploaded from the gauge follow the prompts to compute the calibration constants and view the calibration report L When the calibration report is displayed compare the relevant quantities on this report to the Calibration Inspection Limits to ensure that this calibration meets these requirements If this is a full calibration ensure that the thin layer residuals are all within the allowed limits 1 Return to the 4640 Calibration Main Menu and follow the prompts to download the calibration constants from the computer into the gauge J Once the calibration constants are in the gauge return to the 4640 Calibration Main Menu and follow the prompts to print a Calibration Accuracy Check Form Run the Calibration Accuracy Tests QA Test successfully L Once the QA Test has been completed successfully return to the 4640 Calibration Main Menu in the calibration program and select the Save and Print a Certified Calibration option Follow the prompts to archive the calibration and print the calibration report Q Check and confirm one last time that the data on the calibration report meets the requirements of the Calibration Inspection Limits Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite 6 19 L File one copy of the calibration report and put the other with the gauge L1
50. rare event that a full calibration is required take the required thin layer overlay counts where each of these counts is four minutes in duration Run a successful drift test with the gauge in standard count orientation with the gauge The drift test is initiated from Calibration mode by pressing TY 2 and following the instructions The printer will have to be connected to the gauge to collect the data If necessary conduct the provisional drift test Once the gauge has finished with the drift test run the calibration program From the 4640 Calibration Main Menu select the Manually Enter Data for a New Calibration or Recalibration option then follow the instructions from the program LL When the data entry is complete follow the instructions from the gauge to compute the constants When the calibration report is displayed print a copy Compare the relevant quantities on this report to the Calibration Inspection Limits to ensure that this calibration meets these requirements If this is a full calibration ensure that the thin layer residuals are all within the allowed limits Q Get the calibration printout sheets from the printer Q Remove the 2732 EPROM from the gauge E m Return to the 4640 Calibration Main Menu and select the Read From or Write To a 4640A EPROM option Follow the instructions for programming the EPROM NOTE If the EPROM that was removed in the preceding step is used it must be erased before it can be r
51. recording both the counts and the density value measured on this block Read the Density value from the top line of the gauge display and record it in the appropriate location on the Calibration Accuracy Check Form When step 22 is complete and the density value has been recorded press the SHIFT key followed by the RECALL key The gauge now displays the two density counts System 1 and System 2 that were just taken on the bottom row of the screen Record these values in the appropriate location on the Calibration Accuracy Check Form Press the NO CE key on the gauge to return to the READY screen If the density value measured by the gauge in step 22 falls within the respective range specified on the Calibration Accuracy Check Form then proceed to step 27 Otherwise a recount must be taken proceed to step 25 Repeat steps 22 and 23 and record the counts and densities under the area reserved for the recounts Press the NO CE key on the gauge to return to the READY screen If the density value measured by the gauge in step 25 falls within the respective range specified on the Calibration Accuracy Check Form then proceed to step 27 Otherwise the gauge has failed this portion of the thin layer QA test and will probably require recounts Halt the QA process and take the required recounts Continue as follows gt If a the calibration block that was just measured was the magnesium block and b the calibration for which this QA
52. shown in Figure 4 15 is displayed gt If the calibration just performed was a 2 block calibration click Yes and proceed to step 8 gt Ifa mistake was made and this calibration was not a 2 block calibration there are two ways to correct the error gt To return to step 2 click the NO button gt To return to the 4640 Calibration Main Menu click the Cancel button Two block recalibration re ke Cancel Figure 4 15 Two Block Recalibration Query 8 The program now displays the first calibration data entry screen If the user had indicated that the calibration was a 3 block calibration the display is as shown in Figure 4 16 with spaces for entering the bulk density counts from the magnesium mag aluminum and aluminum blocks If instead the user selected a 2 block recalibration the display is as shown in Figure 4 17 with the spaces for the mag aluminum bulk density counts omitted Note that the Calibration Type and Gauge Model on this screen are set to the values entered in the previous message boxes Also note that the Date Background Counts and Calibration Bay are set to default values The user may change any of these values Enter data for a new gauge calibration Pa Pa oe c ee Figure 4 16 First Calibration Data Entry Screen Three Block Calibration 4 14 A TROYLER The Leader n Corsmaton Testing Equement A Enter data for a new gauge calibration olx Please enter
53. that this system must be recalibrated However if the moisture system has been recalibrated more than twice and still will not pass the quality assurance test then the gauge must be checked for electrical or mechanical problems and the calibration must be terminated and repeated in its entirety after the repairs are completed If his point has been reached and none of the index rod positions have to be recalibrated and the moisture system does not have to be recalibrated then the quality assurance testing is complete proceed to the Archiving and Reporting the Completed Calibration section on page 2 39 However if any of the depths have to be recalibrated or the moisture system has to be recalibrated then proceed to step 90 If any depths must be recalibrated then there is a density inconsistency at that depth Make note of all index rod positions that have density inconsistencies they will all need to be recalibrated Likewise if the moisture system has to be recalibrated then the calibration has a moisture inconsistency Make note of the fact that the current calibration has a moisture inconsistency the moisture system will have to be recalibrated Return to step 2 of the Addressing Calibration Inconsistencies instructions that begin on page 2 18 and proceed from there 2 38 A TROYLER ARCHIVING AND REPORTING THE COMPLETED CALIBRATION Once the quality assurance testing is complete the gauge calibration process is essentially complet
54. the gauge in SAFE position on the spacer the magnesium standard plate standard block and press the START ENTER key Ensure that the gauge is in this orientation then press the START ENTER key Wait until the provisional drift test finishes The screen that is displayed by the gauge at the end of the drift test is described in detail in step 6 of the Bulk Density Calibration Counting section If both systems pass the provisional drift test then proceed to step 36 If either system fails however proceed to step 32 Do not record the results of the preceding provisional drift test instead press the NO CE key From the READY screen press the yellow SHIFT key and the SPECIAL key to put the gauge in the SPECIAL FUNCTION menu Perform the provisional drift test over again by repeating steps 28 through 30 If the second provisional drift test also fails either system then record the results in the Provisional Drift Test Results section of the 4640 B Recalibration Data Sheet Halt the calibration process at this time and return the gauge to Assembly or Service for analysis and repair If however the second provisional drift test passes both systems then proceed to step 36 Record the results of the preceding provisional drift test in the Provisional Drift Test Results section of the 4640 B Recalibration Data Sheet Press the NO CE key On the 4640 B Recalibration Data Sheet there is a location for calculating the Calibrat
55. the gauge in STD position on the standard block and to press the ENTER key Position the gauge as directed and press ENTER Wait for the stat test to finish At the conclusion of the test the display will look something like this STAT Test Avg R D 1 PASS 6362 0 363 D 2 PASS 2671 0 321 M PASS 1162 0 408 The stat test results screen shown above is divided into three columns and four rows The first row is simply the column headings In row 2 the first column identifies the system D for System 1 density and gives the Pass Fail status for System 1 Row 2 column 2 lists the average count for System 1 and row 2 column 3 lists the R value for System 1 In row 3 the first column identifies the system D 2 for System 2 density and gives the Pass Fail status for System 2 Row 3 column 2 lists the average count for System 2 and row 3 column 3 lists the R value for System 3 In row 4 the first column identifies the system M for Moisture system and gives the Pass Fail status for the Moisture system Row 4 column 2 lists the average count for moisture and row 4 column 3 lists the R value for M A TROYLER 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Obtain a copy of the Calibration Inspection Limits Compare the standard count limits to the standard counts that were just obtained On the 3450 Recalibration Data Sheet in the Stat Test Results section record the average count and R value for only the counting systems that
56. then there is no need for a recount If however the values differ by more than 16 kilograms per cubic meter 1 pcf then this depth must be recalibrated Make note of the fact that this depth must be recalibrated However if this depth has been recalibrated more than twice and still will not pass the quality assurance test then the gauge must be checked for electrical or mechanical problems and the calibration must be terminated and repeated in its entirety after the repairs are completed If QA counts are required for other depths in the aluminum block then return to step 42 to take and evaluate them Otherwise it is time to measure the moisture block proceed to step 66 If you performed a moisture calibration on this gauge and the moisture system has yet to pass the quality assurance testing then proceed to step 67 Otherwise proceed to step 89 Set the gauge count time to 1 minute 2 36 AXTROYLER 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 70 T1 78 79 80 81 82 Place the gauge on the mag poly calibration block with the source rod in the SAFE position Take a measurement with the gauge for the time indicated in step 67 Go to the Moisture Quality Test section in the Calibration Quality Assurance Accuracy Check Form to the heading labeled Moisture count On the line beneath this heading record the moisture count If the gauge is a Model 3411 B 3430 or 3440 then proceed to step 76 Otherwi
57. transfer begins The software sends the pertinent data to the gauge then retrieves it back from the gauge for comparison and confirmation The entire process takes about 2 minutes gt If any communications problems are encountered during the upload the software displays an error message box that prompts the user to check the computer Com port settings and the RS 232 cable and to try again Click OK on this error message to return to step 5 gt If the process is successful the software displays a confirmation message Click the Next button to return to the 3450 Calibration Main Menu and proceed to step 16 If the user has selected the Troxler Calibration Control system as the gauge computer interface after the Next button is clicked in step 3 on page 3 22 the software displays the Download Instruction window shown in Figure 3 17 gt To return to the previous display click the Back button gt To view more information about this process click Help gt To proceed with downloading the calibration constants from the computer to the gauge click Next A Download Instructions of x To load the Calibration Constants from the computer to gauge 121 you will need the gauge itself the 3450 Calibration Adapter Troxler Part No B 109365 and the Troxler Calibration System Hardware You will also have to put the gauge into Remote Control so that the computer can perform the necessary tasks Directions on how to put the gaug
58. was completed 5 After the calibration date entry is complete the gauge will still be in the Extended Functions menu Press 7 to access the function to enter the standard counts at the time of calibration 6 When prompted enter the System 1 and System 2 standard counts listed on the calibration report that was just printed in the previous section Archiving the Calibration and Printing the Calibration Sheets 7 After entering the calibration standard counts for System 1 and System 2 click the NO CE key to return to the READY screen 8 Press the yellow SHIFT key and the SPECIAL key to access the SPECIAL FUNCTION menu 9 Press 1 and 0 on the keypad The gauge displays a prompt asking for a code to access the gauge time and date functions 10 Enter the number 5888 and press the START ENTER key The Time Date menu is displayed 11 Ensure that the current time and date in the gauge are correct If not set them correctly The calibration process is now complete 5 18 A TROYLER CALIBRATION PROCEDURE OUTLINE AND CHECKLIST vo OU O wv Turn on gauge and allow it to power up and complete the self test Obtain a 4640 B Recalibration Data Sheet and fill in the information preceding the stat test information Run a successful stat test with the gauge and record the results Make sure that the standard counts obtained in the stat test meet the Calibration Inspection Limits o O i m re D fez
59. when ready or Abort to quit Figure 2 8 Sample New Calibration Menu 6 The Manual Entry of New Calibration screen see the samples in Figure 2 9 and Figure 2 10 is now displayed The appearance of this screen will differ according to the rod length interval and calibration type values selected on the New Calibration Menu in step 5 For example the sample screen shown in Figure 2 9 is for a 12 inch rod 2 inch interval and a 3 block calibration Figure 2 10 is for an 8 inch rod 1 inch interval 2 block recalibration a Refer to the Calibration Data Recording Form Look in Part 6 at the value entered as the Final Density Standard Count Value Enter this value into the block entitled D Std Ct on the Manual Entry of New Calibration screen b Again refer to the Calibration Data Recording Form Look in Part 6 at the value entered as the Final Moisture Standard Count Value Enter this value into the block entitled M Std Ct on the Manual Entry of New Calibration screen 7 Refer to the Calibration Data Recording Form Look in the five column table in Part 3 The fifth column Magnesium Block Moisture Count has only two values entered in it the magnesium moisture count taken for backscatter count number one and the magnesium moisture count taken for backscatter count number two Determine the average of these two counts and enter the result into the block entitled Mag M Ct on the Manual Entry of New Calibration screen Troxler Legacy
60. wish to print the data To print a list of the count data that was just entered click the Yes button on this message box or click No to continue without printing Regardless of which option is chosen the program displays a message box that explains that the data that was just reviewed has been stored to a temporary file To proceed to the calculation of the calibration constants click the Proceed button on this message box When the user clicks the Proceed button on the preceding screen the calibration calculations take place If the calculations are performed without any errors the program displays a confirmation message box and asks if the user wishes to view a printout of the calibration gt To view a printout click the Proceed button The program proceeds to step 36 gt To return to the 4640 Calibration Main Menu click the Quit button When the Proceed button is clicked the software formulates the calibration sheets and displays them for review as shown in Figure 6 13 The entire text of the calibration sheets in formatted form is displayed in the text box shown on this screen The user can scroll up and down this text box to view the calibration sheet in its entirety This sheet can be displayed in Metric or Imperial English units simply by clicking the appropriate option button in the lower right hand portion of the screen Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite 6 11 o O i m m D fez D R s gt C
61. 15 14 After the Next button is clicked in step 13 the Thin Layer Calibration Constants screen shown in Figure 3 9 is displayed Review the data on this screen and make any necessary changes although there should be no changes to make gt To return to step 6 and re enter the thin layer calibration constants click the Back button gt To continue click the Next button and proceed to step 22 Thin layer calibration constants of x Please review and edit the following Thin Layer constants that are on record for this calibration Click Next when done m System 1 Thin Layer Constants English Units BE ii aps Ri m System 2 Thin Layer Constants English Units Bes ae Q2 hii R2 ae lt lt lt Back i Quit Next gt gt gt Figure 3 9 Thin Layer Calibration Constants Review Screen 15 If the user has selected the Troxler Calibration Control system as the gauge computer interface after the Next button is clicked in step 6 on page 3 13 the software displays the Download Instruction window shown in Figure 3 10 gt To return to the display shown in Figure 3 4 click the Back button To return to the 3450 Calibration Main Menu without saving any of the input data click Quit gt gt To view more information about this process click Help gt To proceed with downloading the calibration constants from the gauge to the computer click Next 3 16
62. 2005 idp Input the index number for the calibration you wish to review Please make a selection Figure 2 26 Calibration Selection Screen 9 After the NO button is clicked in the previous step The software then displays a message box that asks Print tables gt If the gauge being calibrated is a Model 3401 B click Yes since the tables are essential in the computation of density and moisture values gt If the gauge is not a Model 3401 then tables are not needed Click either Yes or NO depending on whether or not you wish to print tables 10 The software then displays a message box that asks Change Normalization Factor Click No unless you are performing a specialized non standard calibration 11 The User Entered Results Screen see Figure 2 12 on page 2 15 is displayed summarizing the decisions that were made in the last few steps Click the Yes button 12 The calibration report and the tables if requested will be printed on the Windows default printer and the program will return to the Special Functions Menu The calibration process is complete 2 40 A TROYLER STAT TEST INSTRUCTIONS FOR MODELS 3401 B AND MODEL 3411 B After the gauge has been on for 15 to 20 minutes take a series of 20 consecutive 1 minute moisture and density counts and record the results of each An example is shown in the table below Test Moisture Density Test Moisture Density Number Standard Count Standard Count
63. 3 Repeat steps 2 through 6 14 Press the NO CE key The READY screen is displayed DRIFT TEST 1 Place the gauge s magnesium standard block on the center of the calibration block where the standard count is typically taken For a 3 block recalibration use the mag aluminum block for a 2 block recalibration use the aluminum block 2 Position the gauge on the magnesium standard block with the air gap device in place 3 From the READY screen on the gauge press the yellow SHIFT key and the SPECIAL key to access the gauge s SPECIAL FUNCTION menu 4 Press 4 to run a drift test 5 The screen now instructs the user to put the spacer block on the calibration block to put the gauge in SAFE position on the spacer block and to press the START ENTER key Ensure that the gauge is in this orientation then press the START ENTER key 5 4 A TROYLER 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Wait until the drift test finishes The screen that is displayed by the gauge at the end of the drift test is described in detail in step 6 of the Bulk Density Calibration Counting section If both systems of the gauge pass the drift test then proceed to step 8 Otherwise proceed to step 11 Record the drift test results in the appropriate location on the 4640 B Recalibration Data Sheet Press the NO CE key on the gauge Proceed to step 38 9I O i m ee D fez D 2 ow
64. 3450 Calibration Main Menu A Advanced Special functions menu ioj x Oste TION E 3450 Advanced Special Function Menu Please select one of the following options C EditzAdd calibration bay density values C Download System Information from a gauge C Activate a recently entered calibration Edit information about your laboratory g Select interface medium HS 232 cable or calibration control system between gauge and computer Select one of the options listed above then press the Proceed button Otherwise press the Quit key to return to the Main Menu Proceed Quit Help Figure 3 19 3450 Advanced Special Function Menu Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite 3 39 A Select interface between gauge and computer Figure 3 20 Select Interface Between Gauge and Computer Screen NOTE When the Select interface screen is used to change the gauge computer interface setting the selected setting will remain the default interface setting even after the program is terminated The interface does not have to be reset each time the program is run 3 40 A TROYLER Tha Leader n Corsmaton Testing Equement CALIBRATION PROCEDURE OUTLINE AND CHECKLIST m Obtain a copy of the recalibration data sheet for Model 3450 gauges and record the date serial number bay number and index rod type on the form Turn on gauge and allow it to power up and complete the self test Condu
65. 512 MB RAM SVGA graphics adapter and monitor default with 1024 colors A TROYLER SOFTWARE INSTALLATION The Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite contains three separate software applications One application the Troxler Calibration Station or TCS is used for Troxler Model 3401 B 3411 B 3430 and 3440 gauges but not the 3430 Plus and 3440 Plus gauges calibration software for these gauges is contained in the Troxler Plus Calibration Suite The second software application is exclusively for Troxler Model 4640 A and 4640 B gauges The third software application is exclusively for Troxler Model 3450 gauges but not the Troxler Model 3451 gauge calibration software for this gauge is contained in the Troxler Plus Calibration Suite Each of these three software packages must be installed separately eamb Z D Oo w Cc e O Z To install the Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite application s of your choice Insert the Calibration CD ROM into the computer s CD ROM drive The CD ROM is AutoPlay or AutoRun enabled Wait for the AutoPlay screen for this CD ROM to be displayed Follow the onscreen instructions for installing the software application or applications that you wish to use NOTE If the AutoPlay function is disabled on this computer follow your operating system s instructions for running the AutoPlay program on a CD ROM The installation of any of the three software applications adds a Troxler Legacy program g
66. 742 Fax 916 631 0541 Southwestern Branch Office 2016 East Randol Mill Road Suite 406 Arlington TX 76011 Fax 817 275 8562 Florida Service Center 2376 Forsyth Road Orlando FL 32807 Fax 407 681 3188 Troxler European Subsidiary Troxler Electronics GMbH Gilchinger Strasse 33 D 82239 Alling nr Munich Germany Phone 49 8141 71063 Fax 4 49 8141 80731 E mail troxler t online de NOTE To locate an independent Troxler authorized service center near you call 1 877 TROXLER 1 877 876 9537 Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite iii HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Congratulations on purchasing the Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite The Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite Manual of Operation and Instruction explains how to install and register the software and provides procedures for using the Calibration Suite to calibrate Troxler gauges GUIDE TO SYMBOLS Throughout this manual symbols often reveal the purpose of the text The symbols and their purpose are as follows NOTE Indicates important information that must be read to ensure proper operation KEY DISPLAY iv Angle brackets and a different typestyle indicate a key or character number or letter to press on the gauge keypad For example Press START ENTERY means to press the key labeled START ENTER A different typestyle is used in text to indicate information or messages displayed on the gauge DISPLAY Typestyle and shading used to simulate the
67. A 2 and A22 must be entered in English units inverse inches Proceed to step 15 A Enter or Edit data for this calibration OL x Please enter the following data When you have finished click Next or Quit to return to the Main Menu m System 1 Thin Layer Constants English Units 5 m System 2 Thin Layer Constants English Units 5 lt lt lt Back Quit Next gt gt gt Figure 4 20 Second Calibration Data Entry Screen Three Block Calibration and Constants Entered Manually 14 If the recalibration is a 3 block and the user will be using calibration constants read from an EPROM the second calibration data entry screen shown in Figure 4 21 is displayed Note that this screen is similar to the one shown in Figure 4 20 except that the calibration constants are already entered in the form These constants were read from the file that was created when the last EPROM read was performed There is no need for the user to enter any of the calibration constants but he or she may edit any or all of these values If the user changes any of these values the constants A 2 and A22 must be entered in English units inverse inches Proceed to step 15 15 Enter all of the requested data When all of the values are entered then click the Next button To edit data from the preceding page click the Back button 16 If any necessary values are omitted the program displays an error message box Click OK
68. Accuracy Check Form beside the heading 3 DS The resulting quotient is the Density Count Ratio N O g m E w A ee m D m wn Now refer to the calibration tables that were printed in the Entering Calibration Constants into the Gauge section that begins on page 2 22 There will be a page in these tables for the index rod position that the gauge is currently in Find this page and use it in the next two steps In the tables look in the columns labeled Cr Find the value for Cr in these columns that is closest to the Density Count Ratio value in step 47 Look to the right of the Cr value that you identified in step 49 There will be a density value in kilograms per cubic meter listed beside the Cr value This density value is the wet density that was just measured by the gauge Go to the Density Quality Test section of the Calibration Quality Assurance Accuracy Check Form to the table labeled Al Refer to the row corresponding to the index rod position where the count in step 44 was taken Record the wet density value measured by the gauge in this row under the first column marked DENS The aluminum block has a density value assigned to it This value is printed in the file CcaNbas calsheet txt in the Density calibration count data section directly under the Alumin column heading This density value is in kilograms per cubic meter Multiply this value by 0 964 to obtain the aluminum soil equivalent density v
69. CALIBRATION 1 Place the gauge on any of the metallic calibration blocks 2 Press the SPECIAL key 3 From the Special functions menu press the 4 key to initiate the Gauge Setup menu 4 From the Gauge Setup menu press the 3 key to initiate the Depth Indicator menu 5 From the Depth Indicator menu press the 3 key to initiate the Calibrate Depth function 6 At this point the gauge will prompt you to put the source rod in the 2 inch position and press ENTER Perform these two tasks in the specified order 7 At this point the gauge will prompt you to put the source rod in the 8 inch position and press ENTER Perform these two tasks in the specified order Once this step is complete the index rod calibration is complete 8 Press the ESC key to return to the Ready mode 34 A TROYLER BACKSCATTER amp TRANSMISSION DENSITY CALIBRATION COUNTING 1 Place the gauge on the magnesium calibration block in the measurement position Place the source rod in backscatter position making sure the handle clicks into the backscatter notch Press down gently on the end of the handle without touching the trigger to ensure that the handle is properly seated 2 Press the SPECIAL key 3 Press 2 to select the Gauge Status Test functions 4 From the Gauge Status Test menu press 3 DRIFT Test 5 From the Drift Test menu press 1 Take Drift Test 6 The screen instructs the user to put the gauge in STD position on the s
70. Calibration Suite 2 11 Manual Entry of New Calibration Gauge Serial Number 21213 Depths Mag M A Lime SR Lime Gran BS M P 2 3 4 5 6 Z 8 9 L T PERG ttt ti Manual Entry of New Calibration Gauge Serial Number 21213 Depths Mag M A Lime SR Lime Gran BS M P SR M P ERREEN TITTLE oon to no me amp S N N 0 NS Press Continue when ready or Abort to Quit Figure 2 10 Manual Entry of New Calibration Screen for an 8 1 Gauge 2 Block Recalibration 2 12 A TROYLER 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Refer to the Calibration Data Recording Form Look at the end of Part 3 beneath the table at the entry labeled Mag Poly Moisture Count The value written in this entry must be entered into two places on the Manual Entry of New Calibration screen First enter this value into the block entitled M P M Ct Second enter the same value into the block that resides in the M P column and the SAFE row of the table on the screen Refer to the Calibration Data Recording Form Look at the end of Part 3 beneath the table at the entry labeled Mag Poly SR Count Enter this value into the block that resides in the SR M P column and the SAFE row of the table on the Manual Entry of New Calibration screen Refer to Part 5 of the Calibration Data Recording Form and perform the following a Look for the entry labeled Average Magnesium Backscatter Value Enter this value in th
71. D 2 ow gt Cc gt m Take 20 minute counts with the gauge on each of the three metal blocks magnesium mag aluminum and aluminum These counts can only be obtained by running the gauge s drift test with the gauge in measurement position while directly on the block Record the resulting mean counts on the 4640 B Recalibration Data Sheet If this is a new gauge calibration take the required thin layer overlay counts where each of these counts is 4 minutes in duration Run a successful drift test with the gauge in standard count orientation with the gauge If necessary conduct the provisional drift test Once the gauge has finished with the drift test run the calibration program From the 4640 Calibration Main Menu select the Manually enter data for a new calibration or recalibration option then follow the instructions from the program When the data entry is complete follow the instructions from the gauge to compute the constants When the calibration report is displayed print a copy Compare the relevant quantities on this report to the Calibration Inspection Limits to ensure that this calibration meets these requirements If this is a full calibration ensure that the thin layer residuals are all within the allowed limits Get the calibration printout sheets from the printer Access the EXTENDED FUNCTIONS menu in the gauge see note 1 at the end of this section and press 4 to allow the entry of the calibration co
72. DOWS XP HOME EDITION Minimum Hardware Personal computer with a Pentium 300 MHz processor or better and 256 MB RAM Hard disk with 10 MB of free disk space CD ROM drive VGA graphics adapter and monitor default with 256 colors or better Mouse Keyboard PCI serial card or an available USB port with an RS 232 serial to USB adapter ff Oe Oo o Recommended Hardware Pentium 1 GHz processor 512 MB RAM e SVGA graphics adapter and monitor default with 1024 colors Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite 1 3 WINDOWS XP MEDIA CENTER EDITION Minimum Hardware Personal computer with a Pentium 300 MHz processor or better and fet e Oe o o 512 MB RAM Hard disk with 10 MB of free disk space CD ROM drive VGA graphics adapter and monitor default with 256 colors or better Mouse Keyboard PCI serial card or an available USB port with an RS 232 serial to USB adapter Recommended Hardware Pentium 1 GHz processor 1 Gigabyte RAM SVGA graphics adapter and monitor default with 1024 colors WINDOWS 2000 EDITION Minimum Hardware Personal computer with a Pentium 300 MHz processor or better and ff oo o o 128 MB RAM Hard disk with 10 MB of free disk space CD ROM drive VGA graphics adapter and monitor default with 256 colors or better Mouse Keyboard PCI serial card or an available USB port with an RS 232 serial to USB adapter Recommended Hardware Pentium 1 GHz processor
73. Data into the TCS Program eeesseeeeseeseeeesssreesesressesrisstsstssrenrestestertessesrtssrenteseeseesesreet 2 9 Computing Calibration Constants and Performance Parameters ccccccescceesteceeseeceeeeeceeeeeeeaeceeaeeceeeeeesas 2 14 Addressing Calibration Inconsistencies n iinei p a a e E e e preie a EE ENa TSE 2 18 Entering Calibration Constants into the Gauge ee eseeseeseecnsecssecesecesecesecsseceeesseeeseeseaeeeaeeeaeeeaecnaeenaeens 2 22 Model 340 l BEE n sectuas tectdt coset canbe E suiteetth costes oie chat cetaePeanste is tasteseedlates is aatturcturaterateeeltt eoatiee 2 22 Model 34 1 1 Bi s secetiiteicks cfedaceeee cateties lecebestecetantasatesdan edict sua tacebeateactawtedagtedas e e dacetbataceveceste stadecrests casters 2 22 Model 3430 enini ra tens Stead eens athe A e E n i hia Uinta vel eaten eas 2 26 Model 3440s a dabccsuteageinssnatdeast beds oot a a a bleaviedsoms laste nesta eee a sat deans 2 28 Performing Quality Assurance Testing sossen sesine reer rnae a EE e aaa ae aE Ea eSEE a 2 31 Archiving and Reporting the Completed Calibration ssesssssesessseseesrsstesresressestesserrtsstestestenrestesserrisseesesreses 2 39 Stat Test Instructions for Models 3401 B and Model 341 1 B 0 0 ee eecccceseceeeeeeseeceeaeeceeeeeeeaeeeeaeceeaeeeeaees 2 41 Drift Test Instructions for Models 3401 B and Model 3411 B ooo ccccccccessseceesenseceeeeaeeecneaaeeeessaeeeesaes 2 43 Calibration Data Recording Fort cecesccsseeseeseeee
74. Ee ear aa EEEa kah 1 3 Windows XP Professional Edition naiera aa a a a N a Na en a A 1 3 Windows XP Home PdO a a N a e a a a a a a 1 3 Windows XP Media Center Edition wo cece cc cccccceseseccccccccsssesssccceccccssssussesececseseusesscesccsssesseaeaececeseseees 1 4 Windows 2000 Edi HO r hed ct sac ce ete hee aaa sa eed ee LSE io eR ALS ed OCI EE hed 1 4 Software Installation secre ateesd cuneate tesccedecveectia Weeds able batn tees de r e N E dotnet aedecd A E EN hak 1 5 Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite 1 1 INTRODUCTION The Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite provides a group of software applications that can be used to calibrate Troxler Model 3401 B 3411 B 3430 3440 3450 RoadReader Plus 4640 A and 4640 B gauges The software is designed to operate on a personal computer PC equipped with a Microsoft Windows XP Professional Edition Windows XP Home Edition Windows XP Media Center Edition or Windows 2000 operating system NOTE The Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite does not include calibration applications for Troxler Model 3430 Plus 3440 Plus or 3451 Enhanced RoadReader Plus gauges Calibration software for these gauges is contained in the Troxler Plus Calibration Suite The user friendly software prompts the user for needed information The software then reads and records the counts from the gauge calculates the calibration constants and stores the data for later use The following manual provides instructions on how to
75. Figure 4 13 gt To use these EPROM constants in the recalibration click the Yes button and proceed to step 6 gt To enter the required calibration constants into the program manually click the NO button and proceed to step 6 Do you wish to use existing EPROM constants i CA Calibration constants for a 46404 EPROM were read on 12 29 99 10 43 10 AM and can be used in the calibration you 2 are creating Do you wish to load these constants into the data forms for the upcoming calibration Remember you always have the option of overwriting then during the data entry No Figure 4 13 Use Existing Calibration Constants Query As shown in Figure 4 14 the program now queries the user as to which type of recalibration was just performed gt If the user has just performed a 3 block calibration click the Yes button and proceed to step 8 gt If instead the user has just performed a 2 block calibration click the NO button and go to step 7 gt To return to the 4640 Calibration Main Menu click the Cancel button What type of recalibration to do Ea C You have indicated that you do not wish to do a full calibration of a 46404 gauge Click Yes if you wish to perform a 3 block recalibration 3j No Cancel V 0t9t 7TIAON Y Figure 4 14 Recalibration Type Query Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite 4 13 7 Ifthe user clicks the NO button on the preceding message box the message box
76. Manual of Operation and Instruction Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite TR TROXL ER ting Equipment Troxler Electronic Laboratories Inc 3008 Cornwallis Road e P O Box 12057 Research Triangle Park NC 27709 Phone 1 877 TROXLER Outside the U S A 1 919 549 8661 Fax 1 919 549 0761 www troxlerlabs com Troxler gauges are protected under U S and foreign patents Copyright 2007 2008 Troxler Electronic Laboratories Inc All Rights Reserved 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 Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation PN 108746 April 2008 Edition 2 0 ii A TROYLER TROXLER SERVICE CENTERS Troxler Corporate Headquarters 3008 Cornwallis Road P O Box 12057 Research Triangle Park NC 27709 Phone 1 877 TROXLER 1 877 876 9537 Outside the U S A 1 919 549 8661 Fax 1 919 549 0761 Web www troxlerlabs com Technical Support Phone 1 877 TROXLER 1 877 876 9537 E mail TroxTechSupport troxlerlabs com Midwestern Branch Office 1430 Brook Drive Downers Grove IL 60515 Fax 630 261 9341 Western Regional Branch Office 11300 Sanders Drive Suite 7 Rancho Cordova CA 95
77. Once this digit is highlighted it will blink on and off use the up and down arrows to get to the correct value then press START ENTER to save this value and move to the next digit down Repeat the process of selecting the digit with the arrows and saving it with the START ENTER key until all digits for C are filled in Once the entry of C is completed the screen will display Calib Constants finished If all of the calibration constants for all of the depths have been completed then press the ON YES key and proceed to step 15 Otherwise press the OFF NO key and proceed to step 13 The gauge now prompts the user to enter the source rod position where you want to enter the calibration constants Use the up and down arrows to select the next source rod depth then press START ENTER when this depth is highlighted Once the next depth has been selected return to step 9 The calibration constants are now in the gauge memory Proceed to the Performing Quality Assurance Testing instructions on page 2 31 MODEL 3440 For the Model 3440 gauge the calibration constants can be entered into the gauge by typing them into the scaler There is no need to use tables or to burn an EEPROM However in order to type in the calibration constants you must first obtain a listing of them 1 Open the file C caNbas calsheet txt The first page of this document contains the density calibration constants under the section labeled Density Performan
78. Record the density standard count acquired in step 9 on the Calibration Quality Assurance Accuracy Check Form This value would be recorded in the Standard Count Test section on the row labeled Take a 4 min STD Count beside the heading 3 DS Record the moisture standard count acquired in step 9 on the Calibration Quality Assurance Accuracy Check Form This value would be recorded in the Standard Count Test section on the row labeled Take a 4 min STD Count beside the heading 4 MS Using the formula given on the Calibration Quality Assurance Accuracy Check Form in the Standard Count Test section compute the DS Difference value This is the percent difference between the density standard count taken in step 9 and the density standard count used to compute the calibration constants Using the formula given on the Calibration Quality Assurance Accuracy Check Form in the Standard Count Test section compute the MS Difference value This is the percent difference between the moisture standard count taken in step 9 and the moisture standard count used to compute the calibration constants If the DS Difference value just calculated exceeds 1 or if the MS Difference value just calculated exceeds 2 then a recount is required proceed to step 15 Otherwise if both Difference values are within the specified limits then no recount is necessary proceed to step 17 Repeat steps 9 through 13 to formulate a second MS Difference v
79. S DC 17928 5204 MC 766 Press ESC to Exit At the bottom of the second page of the Calibration Accuracy Form there is a section entitled MOISTURE QUALITY TEST Beside the heading Moist recount record the moisture count value listed on the gauge screen This count value is on the third line of the display after the letters MC Oste TACO E gt Ifinstead of counts the gauge display shows density and moisture values the display will be similar to the following ZPR 0 00 DD 42 26 pcf WD 38 66 pcf 42 4 M 91 66 At the bottom of the second page of the Calibration Accuracy Form there is a section entitled MOISTURE QUALITY TEST There are two rows in this section where moisture data is recorded In the second of these two rows beside the heading Measured moisture record the moisture value listed on the gauge screen The moisture value is leftmost number on the fourth line of the display after the letters M Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite 3 35 109 110 3 36 Once step 108 is complete and the values on the gauge display have been recorded press the up or down arrow key on the gauge If the gauge counts were displayed in step 108 then the gauge density and moisture values will now be displayed Conversely if the gauge density and moisture values were displayed in step 108 the gauge counts should now be displayed Record the appropriate values currently being displayed by the gauge on the Calib
80. SPECIAL key on the gauge The first of the Special functions is displayed 4 Using the up and down arrows on the scaler scroll through the Special functions until the option CAL CONSTANTS is displayed When that option is given press the START ENTER key 5 The gauge prompts the user to enter a code This code is 4678 Using the up and down arrows to select the value for each flashing digit enter the access code To accept the flashing value and select the next digit press START ENTER The digits are entered in descending order of significance so 4 is the first number entered 6 is second 7 is third and amp is last 6 After the code is entered the gauge prompts the user to enter the E value for the gauge The E value is a moisture performance parameter and is found under that section in the calsheet txt printout For the first keystroke gt Press the up arrow if you wish for the sign of E to be positive gt Press the down arrow if you wish for the sign of E to be negative At this point the most significant digit will be highlighted Once this digit is highlighted it will blink on and off use the up and down arrows to get to the correct value then press START ENTER to save this value and move to the next digit down Repeat the process of selecting the digit with the arrows and saving it with the START ENTER key until all digits for E are filled in N O g m E w A ee m D m wn 7 Once the valu
81. UoOvuveOvU O Start the TCS Program and enter the gauge serial number index rod information calibration type and indexing mode Reset the Calibration Control System Buffer Box E Conduct successful stat test Consult Calibration Inspection Limits to ensure that the gauge density and moisture average standard counts from the stat test meet these limits Collect all required calibration counts as prompted by the TCS software Conduct a successful drift test Compute the calibration constants If necessary take recounts required to pass Performance Parameter consistency tests Download the calibration constants into the gauge Run the Calibration Accuracy Tests QA Test successfully From the TCS program archive the calibration and print the calibration reports File one copy of the calibration report and put the other with the gauge From the Extended Functions ensure that the date and time of the gauge are correct From the Extended Functions Calibration Date function enter the date of calibration into the gauge a ee ee ee ee OU ee OO O O From the Extended Functions Calibration Standard function enter the density calibration standard counts into the gauge NOTE To access the gauge s Extended Functions press SHIFT SPECIAL The Special Function menu is displayed Enter 1 9 When prompted for a code enter 4 6 8 8 After the code is entered the Extended Functions are available 254 TRoxLER CHAPTER 3
82. a 4 minute count and record the System 1 and System 2 counts in the appropriate locations on the calibration form Place the gauge on the granite block and place the source rod in the same measurement position as in the preceding density measurement except without the shims Take a 4 minute count and record the System 1 and System 2 counts in the appropriate locations on the calibration form Place the gauge on the mag poly block and place the source rod in the same measurement position as in the preceding density measurement Take a 4 minute count and record the System 1 and System 2 counts in the appropriate locations on the calibration form If the source position measurements just completed were for the maximum source rod depth of this gauge then the transmission density calibration measurements are complete Otherwise return to step 18 A TROYLER MOISTURE CALIBRATION COUNTING In step 8 of the Backscatter amp Transmission Density Calibration Counting section on page 3 5 the moisture calibration count on the magnesium block was taken and recorded In this section the two remaining moisture calibration counts are taken 1 Place the gauge on the mag poly block and put the source rod in backscatter position Take a 4 minute count and record the Moisture count in appropriate location on the calibration form 2 Leave the source rod in backscatter position and leave the gauge on the mag poly block Place the surface roughne
83. age box 4 When the user clicks the Convert to Hex button the program performs the conversion then displays the results as shown in Figure 4 26 5 The decimal and hexadecimal values for the calibration constants of the active calibration are listed on this screen To print these constants click the Print button After the printout is complete click the Quit button to abort the operation and return to the 4640 Calibration Main Menu or click the Next button to proceed to step 6 and continue with the EPROM burning process A Hex constants for the gauge olx The calibration constants both in decimal and hexadecimal formats are listed below for gauge number 001705 To print these data click the Print button To continue with the EPROM programming click the Next button Hexadecimal Calibration Constants for 46404 Gauge 001705 12 15 1999 Constant Value Hexadecimal Value l 40 88398753 80 28 EZ 4D 0l BZ EZ 28 Bl 0 00028190 FE 12 79 88 23 64 E9 4B cl 44 27215703 80 2C 45 ac 15 45 E OO AZ 4 10467556 oo 04 l CC 04 78 82 AB BZ 0 01950318 7F 04 FE 29 OF 7E CA CZ c2 0 06375431 FF 10 SZ 33 ES 64 3A DC All 1 50935862 00 0l 82 65 53 82 32 D3 Alz 2 06564251 oo 02 10 CD FZ 38 16 70 Al3 0 00149718 7E 62 1E 8B 35 49 12 F4 Zl 1 12856898 00 0l 20 E9 ES 7B 9C 09 AZZ 0 95181352 7F F3 Aa OC F CO 28 00 423 0 00458947 7F Ol 2C c 8C 1D oc 60 ll constants with units are expressed in imperial Engli
84. age box shown in Figure 5 6 is displayed gt Ifthe calibration just performed was a 2 block calibration click Yes and proceed to step 16 gt To return to step 12 click the No button gt To return to the 4640 Calibration Main Menu click the Cancel button Two block recalibration x 7 You have indicated that you wish to do a 2 Block calibration of a 46408 gauge Is this correct 3 No Cancel Figure 5 6 Two Block Recalibration Query 16 The program now displays the first calibration data entry screen If the user had indicated that the calibration was a 3 block calibration the display is as shown in Figure 5 7 with spaces for entering the bulk density counts from the magnesium mag aluminum and aluminum blocks If instead the user selected a 2 block recalibration the display is as shown in Figure 5 8 with the spaces for the mag aluminum bulk density counts omitted Note that the Calibration Type and Gauge Model on this screen are set to the values entered in the previous message boxes Also note that the Date Background Counts and Calibration Bay are set to default values The user may change any of these values Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite 5 9 The Leader in Constructor Teng Equement 17 Using the appropriate data from the 4640 B Recalibration Data Sheet fill in the required text boxes on this screen then click the Next button If any necessary values are omitted the program display
85. alue and a second DS Difference value If neither of the two MS Difference values that have been computed are within the 2 limits or neither of the two DS Difference values are within the 1 limits then this gauge may have been unstable during the calibration process Check the gauge for mechanical or electrical problems and repeat the calibration process in its entirety Otherwise if at least one of the MS Difference values is within the 2 limits and at least one of the DS Difference values is within the 1 limits then this gauge has passed the Standard Count Test proceed to step 17 2 32 A TROYLER 17 Take the gauge to the magnesium calibration block Do one of the following depending on the particular situation at hand gt If this it the first time that the gauge has gone through the quality assurance testing for this particular calibration then put the gauge in the measurement position for the first index rod depth that has not yet been checked for density accuracy gt If this is not the first time that the gauge has gone through the quality assurance testing for this particular calibration then put the gauge in the measurement position for the first index rod depth that failed to pass the density accuracy test gt If this is not the first time that the gauge has gone through the quality assurance testing for this particular calibration but there are no density recounts required then skip this step and procee
86. alue for this block Compare the wet density value from step 26 to the aluminum soil equivalent density value computed in step 52 If these values differ by less than 16 kilograms per cubic meter 1 pcf then there is no need for a recount proceed to step 65 If however the values differ by more than 16 kilograms per cubic meter 1 pcf a recount is required proceed to step 54 Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite 2 35 54 55 56 ST 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 If the index rod is in backscatter or 12 inch position then set the measurement time to 4 minutes If the index rod is in any other position then set the measurement time to 1 minute Take a measurement with the gauge for the time indicated in step 54 Go to the Density Quality Test section of the Calibration Quality Assurance Accuracy Check Form to the table labeled Al Refer to the row corresponding to the index rod position where the count in step 55 was taken Record the density count in this row under the column marked RC If the gauge is a Model 3411 B 3430 or 3440 then proceed to step 62 Otherwise if the gauge is a Model 3401 B proceed to step 58 Divide the density count acquired in step 55 by the density standard count listed on the Calibration Quality Assurance Accuracy Check Form beside the heading 3 DS The resulting quotient is the Density Count Ratio Now refer to the calibration tables that were p
87. alues will now be displayed Conversely if the gauge density and moisture values were displayed in step 54 the gauge counts should now be displayed Record the appropriate values currently being displayed by the gauge on the Calibration Accuracy Form as described in step 54 Press the ESC key on the gauge If the wet density measured by the gauge in step 54 falls within the range specified on the Calibration Accuracy Check form then a proceed to step 63 Otherwise a recount must be taken If a recount is needed proceed to step 57 Press the TIME key The gauge will display its three selectable count times Press the 3 key to select a 4 minute count time Repeat step 53 When the count is complete the gauge displays either the System 1 System 2 and Moisture counts or the Wet Density Dry density Moisture content and percent moisture Which of these two displays is on the gauge depends on which was displayed the last time a count was taken gt If the counts are listed the display will be similar to the following COUNTS DC 12883 2448 MC 47 Press ESC to Exit In the Aluminum block density measurements section of the Calibration Accuracy Form there is a table for recording these measurements Find the row that corresponds to the current index rod position of the gauge In the SYS RC column record the System 1 density count the first number in the gauge display line beginning DC In the SYS 2 RC column recor
88. ants into the gauge For more options contact your Troxler representative This section is structured into four separate subsections one for each of the four models covered by this chapter Proceed to the appropriate subsection in order to get the calibration constants ready for gauge use MODEL 3401 B There actually is no way to enter the calibration constants into the Model 3401 B This particular gauge does not do the mathematical calculations involved in converting a density count ratio into a density value or a moisture count ratio into a moisture content value Instead when one takes a field reading with a Model 3401 B only the density and moisture count are displayed One must then compute the density and count ratios using a calculator then use printed tables to look up the density and moisture values based on the density and moisture count ratios This is why the user is instructed to select click Yes when the software displays the Print Tables message box in step 5 on page 2 14 To obtain the tables look in the C caNbas folder on the calibration computer for a file named tables txt This file contains the tables one will need to conduct the Quality Assurance testing for this gauge calibration Print this table then proceed to the Performing Quality Assurance Testing section on page 2 31 The layout of the text in this file may need to be reformatted in order to obtain a usable printout MODEL 3411 B Unlike the 3401 B one can
89. as passed and the user has selected the Save and Print a Certified Calibration option from the 3450 Calibration Main Menu Click OK on this message box to proceed with the printout 28 Refer back to the Calibration Inspection Limits for this gauge gt Ifthe associated values on the calibration printout just generated fail to meet any of these limits then recounts are necessary Proceed to the Editing the Calibration Data section on the following page gt Ifthe gauge instead meets all of the Calibration Inspection Limits then proceed to the Calibration Quality Assurance section on page 3 22 3 20 A TROXLER EDITING THE CALIBRATION DATA The steps in this section are performed if there was a mathematical error in the calculation of the calibration constants or if the gauge failed one or more parts of the Quality Assurance Test J Retake the count or counts that caused the calibration to fail whichever evaluation that it did fail The manner in which this count or counts are collected is outlined in the Backscatter amp Transmission Density Calibration Counting section on page 3 5 and the Moisture Calibration Counting section on page 3 7 From the 3450 Calibration Main Menu see Figure 3 1 on page 3 11 select the Edit data for the currently active calibration option and click the Proceed button Proceed to step 4 of the Entering Calibration Data Into the Calibration Program section on page 3 11 You will have the opportunity t
90. ata Sheet in the Provisional Stat Test Results section record the average count and R value for only the counting systems that failed the first stat test Denote on the form if any system failed both stat tests If any of the systems failed both the first and second provisional stat tests stop the calibration process and return the gauge to Service for analysis and repair If the gauge passes this second provisional stat test proceed to step 25 Press the ENTER key on the gauge then press the ESC key to get to Ready mode Once the gauge is in the Ready mode proceed to step 26 DO NOT MOVE THE GAUGE IN ANY WAY UNTIL THE UPCOMING PROVISIONAL DRIFT TEST IS COMPLETE Wait 3 hours before proceeding Ensure that during this 3 hour pause the gauge is turned on and connected to the charger After the 3 hour pause has elapsed from the Ready mode press the SPECIAL key The Special functions menu is now displayed Press 2 to select the Gauge Status Test functions From the Gauge Status Test menu press 3 DRIFT Test From the Drift Test menu press 3 Take Drift Test The gauge instructs the user to put the gauge in STD position on the standard block and press the ENTER key Press ENTER Wait for the drift test to finish At the conclusion of the test the drift test results screen is displayed A detailed description of the format of this screen in given in step 7 of the Backscatter amp Transmission Density Calibration Counting s
91. atabase file It is also the appropriate time to print out two sets of calibrations sheets one for the customer and one for the files 9 From the 4640 Calibration Main Menu see Figure 5 1 on page 5 7 choose the Save and print a certified calibration and click the Proceed button 10 The software displays a message box that shows the current active calibration and asks the user to confirm that this is the calibration he or she wishes to saves and print Click NO to return to the 4640 Calibration Main Menu or Yes to continue 11 If the user clicks the No button the program returns to the 4640 Calibration Main Menu If the user clicks Yes the software displays a message box requesting the user s initials 12 Enter your initials and click OK Note that at least two alphabetic characters must be entered The program will not proceed unless a set of valid initials is entered 13 When a valid set of initials is entered the software saves the calibration data to the archive data file and displays a confirmation message box Click Proceed to continue with printing the calibration sheets 14 After the Proceed button is clicked The software displays the same screen shown in Figure 5 13 on page 5 13 giving the user the opportunity to print the calibration report gt To return to the 4640 Calibration Main Menu without printing the calibration report click the Return to Main Menu button gt To print the calibratio
92. ation dy e g m rm D aD gt u gt Cc j O gt O A Review data for this calibration OF x Please review the following data When you have finished click Next or Quit to select another calibration Gauge Model Gauge Serial Number Calibration Bay Calibration Type 001304 45 x 3 Block x Date of Calibration Month ar Year p Background Counts vy a Density Sys 1 gt r Density Sys 2 January 6 x a oo oo Ot Saes ar Ty Dena cie 2 Bulk density counts 20 min directly on calibration block foros ti d tse Magnesium Mag Aluminum r Aluminum Syst Syst Syst 18975 i6600 14014 Quit i coo pi icc ao jon 521 03379 02283 Next gt gt gt Figure 6 10 First Review Calibration Data Screen Three Block Calibration Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite 6 9 30 From the screen shown in step 29 proceed as follows gt To continue to step 31 click the Next button gt To discontinue this process click the Quit button The program displays a warning that by quitting the user will abandon any additions or changes that were made to the calibration data gt To return to the 4640 Calibration Main Menu click the OK button on this message box Since no changes have been made to the recalibration data the program simply returns to the 4640 Calibration Main Menu The recalibration data downl
93. ation buffer box as shown in Figure 3 12 on page 3 18 If the calibration buffer box is not reset the gauge will not be able to communicate with the computer to put it in the proper mode Perform the reset operations as instructed then click the OK button 3 24 A TROYLER A Transfer of gauge constants from the computer to the gauge Iof x Once the gauge baud rate has been set to 2400 the gauge is put in remote control mode and the Trosler Calibration System cable with the 3450 converter attached click the Send Constants button to begin the transfer Figure 3 18 Transfer of Gauge Constants Screen with Troxler Calibration Control System 15 The computer now sends an initialization string to the calibration buffer box This initialization string if received correctly reconfigures the Calibration Control system This reconfiguration will make the Calibration Control System if the 3450 converter cable Troxler Part No 109365 is connected to it behave like a null modem cable between the gauge and the computer gt If the initialization string is received correctly the software displays a message box that confirms that the control box has been defeated and that calibration constants can now be sent Click OK to go to step 9 on page 3 24 Oste TACO E gt If instead the initialization string was not received correctly the displays an error message that states The Troxler Calibration System controller could not be by
94. both passed the stat test R value and met the Calibration Inspection Limits Leave the form blank for any systems that failed this stat test Press the ENTER key If all three systems pass the stat test and the Calibration Inspection Limits press the ESC key and then proceed to the Index Rod Calibration section on the following page Otherwise proceed to step 16 Take another stat test by repeating steps 10 and 11 Wait for the second stat test to finish The layout of the data in the screen is described in step 12 On the 3450 Recalibration Data Sheet in the Stat Test Results section record the average count and R value for only the counting systems that failed the first stat test Denote on the form if any system failed both stat tests Also check these newly recorded values against the Calibration Inspection Limits If any of the systems failed both the first and second stat tests or if any system failed the Calibration Inspection Limits for both the first and second stat tests return this gauge to Assembly or Service for analysis and repair If all systems have passed the Calibration Inspection Limits and the stat test R value limits for at least one of the two stat tests however then proceed to step 19 Press the ENTER key on the gauge then press the ESC key to return to the Ready mode Proceed to the Index Rod Calibration section on the following page oste TACO E Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite 3 3 INDEX ROD
95. bration block at the next measurement position Oste TACO E Proceed to step 53 From the Ready mode on the gauge press the TIME key The gauge will display its three selectable count times Press the 3 key to select a 4 minute count time From the Ready mode on the gauge press the MODE key The gauge will display its three modes of operation Press the 3 key to place the gauge in Thin Layer mode The gauge prompts the user to enter the thin layer thickness Press the 1 key to indicate that the thin layer thickness will be 1 inch After pressing the 1 key press ENTER From the Ready mode on the gauge press the SPECIAL key From the Special functions menu press the 1 key to select Special Operations From the Special Operations menu press the 3 key to select Number Averages Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite 3 31 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 3 32 The gauge prompts the user to indicate how many thin layer counts will be averaged together to compute one thin layer measurement Press the 1 key to indicate that a measurement will consist of only one count then press ENTER Place the gauge on the magnesium block in the measurement position and put the index rod in backscatter position Press the START key The gauge displays that it is ready to take Count number 1 out of a total of 1 counts and instructs the user to place the source rod in the backscatter position and to pres
96. c eo gt e A Review the current calibration sheets OF x The calibration sheets for gauge number 001304 calibrated on 01 06 2000 are listed below Scroll through to view the contents You may view either Metric or English printouts by selecting the corresponding button or you may print the results by clicking the Print button Troxler Model 4640 Calibration Report Page 1l of 4 Gauge model 4640 B Gauge serial number 001304 Reference standard counts System 1 07955 System Z 01582 Calibration Date 01 06 z000 Print Date 01 06 2000 Bay 045 Thin layer calibration count data Mag Mg Al Alun Std BG 1780 2182 2723 count System 1 18975 16600 14014 07955 000 System 2 03379 02283 0l521 olssz ooo gt gt System l lt lt gt gt System Z lt lt Mia gt y Display Calibration as Print calibration sheets Return to Main Menu n Metric C English Figure 6 13 Review the Current Calibration Sheets Display 37 At this point the user should print the calibration sheets Click the Print calibration sheets button and proceed to step 38 38 The software now displays a message box warning the user that simply printing the calibration sheets at this point does not mean that the data is being permanently archived The data can only be archived after the QA test has passed and the user has selected the Save and Print a Certified Calibration option from the 4640 Calibration Main Menu C
97. calibration meets these requirements Return to the Main Menu in the calibration program and follow the prompts to download the calibration constants from the computer into the gauge Oste TACO E Once the calibration constants are in the gauge return to the Main Menu in the calibration program and follow the prompts to print a calibration Quality Assurance Form Run the Calibration Accuracy Tests QA Test successfully Once the QA Test has been completed successfully return to the Main Menu in the calibration program and select the Save and Print a Certified Calibration option Follow the prompts to archive the calibration and print the calibration report File one copy of the calibration report and put the other with the gauge Access the gauge s Extended Functions menu see instructions for this in the note at the end of this checklist From the Extended Functions menu enter the gauge serial number Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite 3 41 Q If the calibration constants were entered into the gauge by hand from the gauge keypad NOT by downloading from the computer then access the Extended Functions menu and enter into the gauge the date when the gauge was calibrated and the standard counts that were used at the time of calibration If instead the calibration constants were downloaded from the computer these data do not have to be entered 1 Press the SPECIAL key on the gauge and from the Special functions menu access th
98. cation port and baud rate settings are shown below You may change them if you like but only if you are CERTAIN that you are not using the default settings Once these settings are chosen click the Select button If you wish to return to the Main Menu click the Quit key If you need help setting the baud rate of the gauge click the Help Key Pick the Com Port to be used Pick the Baud Rate to be used com 7 2400 7 Quit Help Figure 6 14 Selecting the Com Port and Baud Rate using the Troxler Calibration System 42 The program then displays a message box that explains that the transfer printout of data from the gauge to the computer must be initiated from the gauge keypad Furthermore the computer must be ready to receive the data when it is time to make this transfer gt To continue with this process click the Proceed button and proceed to step 43 gt To view more information about this process click Help gt To abort the process and return the program to the 4640 Calibration Main Menu click Quit 43 If the Proceed button is clicked on the message box in step 42 the program directs the user to perform a manual reset of the calibration buffer box As directed press and hold the Start Reset on the calibration buffer box for approximately 15 seconds Release the button then press it again and immediately release it Wait approximately 10 seconds then click the OK button on th
99. ce Parameters and the moisture calibration constants under the section labeled Moisture Performance Parameters Since the Yes button was clicked when the Metric Calibration message box was displayed see steps 3 and 4 on page 2 14 this document lists the B 000 values and the F 000 value in metric units cubic meters per kilograms Print the file C caNbas calsheet txt You will probably have to change the formatting of the text in order to obtain a legible printout Once the printout is complete go the gauge and press the SHIFT and SPECIAL keys to access the gauge s Special Functions 2 28 A TROYLER 10 11 12 13 14 Press 1 then 9 on the gauge keypad to access the gauge s Extended Functions The gauge prompts the user to enter a code Enter the code 4688 and press START ENTER The Extended Functions menu is displayed Press the 5 key on the gauge scaler to enter the calibration constants The gauge again prompts for a code This time enter the code 5936 and press START ENTER The first screen of the calibration constants entry routine is displayed The gauge prompts you to enter the sign of the calibration constant E E is a moisture performance parameter and will be found under that section in the calsheet txt printout Since E is always positive press the 1 key The screen for entering the value of E is now displayed The cursor will be located at the most significant digit and the digit wil
100. ck Connect the gauge printer to the gauge making sure that the baud rate is correct With the gauge in Calibration mode press the sequence TY 2 to initiate the drift test procedure When prompted by the gauge press the YES key to begin the drift test Wait until the drift test finishes The gauge will print the drift test results to the gauge printer The printout will contain the average System 1 and System 2 counts along with the Pass Fail results of the calibration In all likelihood the printout will indicate that the drift test has failed This is not a problem since the last stat test taken with the gauge was not taken in the same configuration as the original stat test taken on the gauge s magnesium standard block To calculate whether or not the drift test has actually been passed one must enter the stat test and drift test data into the calibration program Start the calibration program on the computer When the 4640 Calibration Main Menu appears select the Advanced Special Functions option as shown in Figure 4 1 then click the Proceed button The 4640 Advanced Special Function Menu is displayed as shown in Figure 4 2 A 4640 Calibration Main Menu OF x 4640 Calibration Main Menu r Please select one of the following options a es Proceed Manually enter data for a new calibration or recalibration any calibration type either gauge model Edit data for the currently active calibration Quit Print a Cal
101. ct a successful stat test and record the results on the recalibration data sheet Make sure that all three standard counts fall within the specific Calibration Inspection Limit values Calibrate the depth strip by pressing the SPECIAL key on the gauge then enter the Depth Indicator menu then enter the Calibrate Depth function Follow the instructions to perform the strip calibration Collect calibration data by performing and recording the counts listed on the recalibration data sheet Backscatter readings taken directly on the blocks must be 20 minutes in duration Perform these counts by running the drift test from the Special functions menu For these three tests ignore whether the drift test fails as these counts are not relevant to whether the gauge is drifting or not Once all of the calibration data is collected perform a successful drift test If necessary take a provisional drift test Once the drift test has passed enter the data from the recalibration data sheet into the calibration program Start the program on the bay computer select the appropriate Perform a option from the Main Menu and follow the prompts to enter the calibration data Once all of the calibration data have been entered follow the prompts to compute the calibration constants and view the calibration report When the calibration report is displayed compare the relevant quantities on this report to the Calibration Inspection Limits to ensure that this
102. ctions on putting the gauge in Remote Control mode can be obtained by clicking on the Help button Quit Help Next gt gt gt Figure 3 5 Download Instructions Window for RS 232 Cable 10 The software now prompts the user to select the serial communications Com port settings for the computer as shown in Figure 3 6 Select the desired Com port and baud rate from the dropdown lists and click Select or click Back to return to the previous display A Upload data from gauge to computer BAX Please indicate the Com Port on the computer to which the gauge is now connected and the gauge baud rate then click the Select button Pick the Com Port to be used cOM1 v lt lt Back Pick the Baud Rate to be used 2400 Ne Figure 3 6 Selecting the Com Port and Baud Rate 11 After the user clicks the Select button in Figure 3 6 the software displays the Upload data from gauge to computer screen shown in Figure 3 7 Ensure that the gauge is set to the proper baud rate is in Remote Control mode and is properly connected to the computer using an RS 232 cable Click the Get Constants button to continue 12 The software now displays a message box that informs the user that during the upload process the computer will be unresponsive to user input keyboard mouse etc However the program will not lock up a timeout will occur after a predetermined amount of time and the user will be able to co
103. d 9 keys The gauge displays the EXTENDED FUNCTIONS menu and asks the user to enter a code number Enter the code number 528 then press the START ENTER key The first page of Extended Functions options is displayed Press the 6 key to initiate the Gauge Calibration functions After the 6 key is pressed the gauge display again requests an access code Enter the number 528 and then press the START ENTER key The 4640B Recalib menu is now displayed Press the 1 key to begin a 2 block recalibration or the 2 key to begin a 3 block recalibration The gauge displays now asks if the user wants to do a new recalibration a recount or a printout of the results Press the 1 key to select a new recalibration A TROYLER 12 The resulting gauge screens guide the user through all of the recalibration steps in the following order gt General Calibration Information Calibration Block Information Stat Test Bulk density counts 20 minute counts directly on the calibration blocks Drift Test Note that the density values that are entered for the calibration blocks are the true gravimetric densities of the blocks as printed on the calibration sticker on the block Also note that when prompted for the densities of the magnesium and aluminum thin layer plates the user should enter the same gravimetric density values that he or she enters for the magnesium and aluminum recalibration blocks Follow all of t
104. d block on the center of the calibration block where the standard count is typically taken For a 3 block recalibration this is the mag aluminum block for a 2 block recalibration this is the aluminum block Position the gauge on the magnesium standard in the orientation used for a standard count Take a standard count Record the results in the appropriate location on the QA form Following the instructions on the QA form calculate the Density and Standard Percent differences and record them at the appropriate locations If the Density Standard Percent differences do not meet the required limits as listed on the QA sheet take another standard count and repeat step 8 If the Density Standard Percent differences still do not meet the required limits as listed on the QA sheet halt the QA process and return the gauge to Assembly or Service for analysis and repair Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite 6 15 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 From the gauge s READY screen press the THICK key The gauge will display the current setting for the layer thickness Make sure the top layer thickness is set to 1 or 2 54 cm and press the START ENTER key From the READY screen press the TIME key and set the gauge count time to 4 minutes Place the gauge on the magnesium calibration block in measurement position Place the source rod in backscatter position making sure the
105. d the System 2 density count the second number in the gauge display line beginning DC gt Ifinstead of counts the gauge display shows density and moisture values the display will be similar to the following In the Aluminum block density measurements section of the Calibration Accuracy Form there is a table for recording these measurements Find the row that corresponds to the current index rod position of the gauge In the second DENS column the rightmost column in the table record the Wet Density value The Wet Density value is shown on the gauge display in the third row after the heading WD Once step 57 is complete and the values on the gauge display have been recorded press either the up or down arrow key on the gauge If the gauge counts were displayed in step 57 then the gauge density and moisture values will now be displayed Conversely if the gauge density and moisture values were displayed in step 57 the gauge counts should now be displayed Record the appropriate values currently being displayed by the gauge on the Calibration Accuracy Form as described in step 57 A TROYLER 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 Press the ESC key on the gauge If the wet density value measured by the gauge in step 57 falls within the respective range specified on the Calibration Accuracy Check form then proceed to the following step Otherwise
106. d to step 67 on page 2 36 to repeat the moisture quality assurance testing 18 If the gauge is in either backscatter or 12 inch position then set the gauge measurement time to 1 minute Otherwise set the gauge measurement time to 15 seconds 19 Take a measurement with the gauge for the time indicated in step 18 20 Go to the Density Quality Test section of the Calibration Quality Assurance Accuracy Check Form to the table labeled Mg Refer to the row corresponding to the index rod position where the count in step 19 was taken Record the density count in this row under the column marked CNT P O g m w A ee m D m wn 21 If the gauge is a Model 3411 B 3430 or 3440 then proceed to step 26 Otherwise if the gauge is a Model 3401 B proceed to step 22 22 Divide the density count acquired in step 19 by the density standard count listed on the Calibration Quality Assurance Accuracy Check Form beside the heading 3 DS The resulting quotient is the Density Count Ratio 23 Now refer to the calibration tables that were printed in the Entering Calibration Constants into the Gauge section that begins on page 2 22 There will be a page in these tables for the index rod position that the gauge is currently in Find this page and use it in the next two steps 24 In the tables look in the columns labeled Cr Find the value for Cr in these columns that is closest to the Density Count Ratio value in step
107. data transfer the program will not display the message box described above but will instead proceed to step 24 Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite 4 25 A Transfer of gauge constants from the computer to the EPROM programmer Figure 4 33 Transferring Gauge Constants from the Computer to the EP 1 First Screen Transfer of gauge constants from the computer to the EPROM programmer Figure 4 34 Transferring Gauge Constants from the Computer to the EP 1 Second Screen 4 26 A TROYLER The Leader n Corematon Taeng Eqverert 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 If the computer has difficulty communicating with the EP 1 the program displays an error message similar to the one shown in Figure 4 12 on page 4 12 To abort the EPROM programming process and return to the 4640 Calibration Main Menu click the No button To reset the communications settings click the Yes button and proceed to step 25 The program prompts the user to manually reset the EP 1 As directed switch the EP 1 off then back on Click the OK button on the message box to return to step 20 When the red light has gone out the green light has come on and the user has clicked the OK button the program displays a message box similar to the one shown in Figure 4 30 on page 4 24 Troxler recommends that the user click OK and check the EPROM to ensure that the calibration constants were properly written to the EPROM T
108. ded there is a listing of allowed thin layer density measurement limits for the three metallic blocks Compare the Density value just recorded in step 88 to the thin layer density limits for this block If the measured density falls within the appropriate limits then proceed to step 90 Otherwise recounts are necessary proceed to the Editing the Calibration Data section that begins on page 3 21 to acquire them Move the gauge to the Mag Aluminum calibration block Repeat steps 81 through 84 Oste TACO E Just above the table where the data from step 90 was recorded there is a listing of allowed thin layer density measurement limits for the three metallic blocks Compare the Density value just recorded in step 90 to the thin layer density limits for this block If the measured density falls within the appropriate limits then proceed to step 94 Otherwise proceed to step 92 Repeat steps 86 through 88 Just above the table where the data from step 92 were recorded there is a listing of allowed thin layer density measurement limits for the three metallic blocks Compare the Density value just recorded in step 92 to the thin layer density limits for this block If the measured density falls within the appropriate limits then proceed to the following step Otherwise recounts are necessary proceed to the Editing the Calibration Data section that begins on page 3 21 to acquire them Move the gauge to the Aluminum calibration block Repeat st
109. dure Outline and Checklist cccccccecssssececsencececsescececseaaeeecseasesesesaeeeeeeaaas 2 54 Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite v TABLE OF CONTENTS Continued Chapter 3 Model 3450 Three Block amp Five Block Recalibration sccsssscsssssssssscsssssssssscssssssssecseess 3 1 Initial Stability ennn aai tbat ete Go tard cea feas ts tev ee atari eh lee Sad Loe aides 3 2 Index Rod Calibration cziesf csisess iteleet ds hetedewctseetdshveee E tne eats aS easiest aetna 3 4 Backscatter amp Transmission Density Calibration Counting cee ceeesseceseceseceseceseceseeeseeeseeseneseaeeeneeeaaeenaes 3 5 Moisture Calibration Countin eses cst ves eiseusvtnn geio tel aE E AEE AE E Hees Meche E 3 7 Drift Test areia eten etena OE RAEE E GEE EERE E E EEE EEEE E EE EEEE 3 8 Entering Calibration Data Into the Calibration Program eee escesseescecsseceseceseceseeeseceeeeseesseeeeneeeneeneeees 3 11 Editing the Calibration Data cue ccnas cts ieleies iTr Shae E E REAREA EEEE E teres 3 21 Calibration Quality ASsuranGe soci scsi ci a aoee ona REE KEEA OKEE AEE AID AANO DAE aE ETE DE EAOa 3 22 Archiving and Printing the Completed Calibration 0 0 0 cece esessecssecseceeceseceeceeesseeeseeseneeeaeeeaeesaeeeaeeaeenes 3 37 Final Initialization and Status Check cee eccscceesseceseceesseceesecseneeceeeeesaecseaaeceneecsaecseaaecseaeeceeeeeaecseaueceeees 3 38 Selecting the Gauge Computer Interface cee eescceseceseceseceseeesneeseeeeneseae
110. dware options for performing these tasks If the user owns the Troxler Calibration Control system Troxler Part No 106111 this system and the special 3450 Interface Adapter Troxler Part No B 109365 can be used as the gauge computer interface Otherwise a simple 9 pin RS 232 null modem cable connected from the RS 232 port of the gauge to the serial port of the computer can be used as this interface The initial default setting for the gauge computer interface is the 9 pin RS 232 null modem cable To change this setting select the Advanced Special Functions option on the 3450 Calibration Main Menu see Figure 3 1 on page 3 11 The software displays the 3450 Advanced Special Function Menu shown in Figure 3 19 From this menu choose the Select interface medium option and click the Proceed button The Select interface screen shown in Figure 3 20 is now displayed This screen allows the user to select the desired interface between the gauge and calibration computer The current hardware interface setting will be reflected in the option button that is selected In Figure 3 20 the interface is the default setting the RS 232 null modem cable gt To leave the interface selection unchanged click the Quit button gt To change the interface selection choose the desired option and click the Select button The software displays a message box confirming the selection of the gauge computer interface Click OK to return to the
111. e Drift value is 0 5 or less System 2 passes if the Drift value is 0 75 or less Moisture passes if the Drift value is 1 0 or less For any system that passed the drift test based on the limits listed above record the average count and Drift on the 3450 Recalibration Data Sheet at the bottom of page 2 Leave the form blank for any system or systems that failed the drift test based on the limits listed above however If all three systems pass the drift test press the ENTER key then the ESC key then proceed to step 34 Otherwise proceed to step 10 Press the ENTER key The Drift Test menu is displayed Take a second drift test by repeating steps 6 through 7 Wait for the second drift test to finish At the conclusion of the test the drift test results screen is displayed A detailed description of the format of this screen in given in step 7 of the Backscatter amp Transmission Density Calibration Counting section on page 3 5 The pass fail limits for the gauge drift test are based on an assumption that the gauge has not been moved between the stat test and the drift test Consequently these limits are not valid in this application Instead the gauge passes the drift test in this application if it meets the following criteria System 1 passes if the Drift value is 0 5 or less System 2 passes if the Drift value is 0 75 or less Moisture passes if the Drift value is 1 0 or less A TROYLER 13
112. e special functions menu Special Menu Ratum Please make a selection Figure 2 20 Function Menu for Model 3411 B gauge P O g m m w gt t ee m D m wn 2 The Select EPROM Programmer screen shown in Figure 2 21 is displayed gt To use the Shooter to program the EEPROM select the Shooter radio button Then click Continue and proceed to step 3 gt To use the EP 1 to program the EEPROM select EP 1 EPROM Programmer radio button Click Continue and proceed to step 11 gt If you only wish to create the Intel Hex file but do not wish to use the TCS software to burn the file onto the EEPROM select the EP 1 EPROM Programmer radio button Click Continue and proceed to step 18 Select EPROM Programmer Do you want to use the Shooter C EP 1 EPROM Programmer Abort Press Continue when ready or Abort to quit Figure 2 21 Select EPROM Programmer Screen 3 The TCS application now displays the prompt Press Continue to start the process of converting the calibration constants to hex Click Continue to proceed with the conversion 4 The TCS application creates the Intel Hex file When the data is ready the software displays the message All data are prepared and ready to be sent to the Shooter As directed ensure that the Shooter is turned on and properly connected then click the Continue button Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite 2 23
113. e From the 4640 Calibration Main Menu select the option Print a Calibration Accuracy Check QA form and click the Proceed button 8 The program displays a message box that identifies the active calibration and asks if the user wishes to print QA sheets for this calibration Click the Yes button 9I O i m ee D fez D 2 ow gt Cc gt m 9 The program then displays a message box that allows the user to select the measurement units in which the Calibration Accuracy Check Form will be printed Select the option button for the desired measurement units and click the Print QA Sheets button 10 The Calibration Accuracy Check Form will be printed to the selected printer Click the Quit button to return to the 4640 Calibration Main Menu 11 The calibration technician performing this calibration should record his or her name in the space beside the label Calibration Technician on page 1 of the Calibration Accuracy Check Form 12 Place the gauge s magnesium standard block on the center of the calibration block where the standard count is typically taken For a 3 block calibration this is the mag aluminum block for a 2 block calibration this is the aluminum block 13 Position the gauge on the magnesium standard in the orientation that would be used for a standard count 14 Take a standard count Record the results in the appropriate location on the Calibration Accuracy Check Form 15 Following the inst
114. e and the gauge is ready to use However for archival and record keeping purposes the gauge calibration information must be archived in a machine readable database file and a calibration report must be printed 1 From the Function Menu of the TCS program see Figure 2 6 on page 2 10 click the Store Print Calibration button The Archive Reprint Confirmation Prompt see Figure 2 25 is displayed Archive Reprint Confirmation Prompt P The calibration system contains data for the following 22 calibration that has passed the performance parameter testing but has neither been archived nor had its calibration sheets printed Serial Number 021212 Calibration Date 03 18 2005 If this calibration has passed the Quality Assurance test then it can be archived and the calibration sheets can be printed Do you want to print archive this calibration now Y N P O g m m gt t ee m D m wn Figure 2 25 Archive Reprint Confirmation Prompt 2 Click the Yes button The software prompts for a user ID Enter the 2 or 3 letter initials of the person who performed the calibration and click the Continue button 3 The calibration data is then archived to the calibration database file on the computer and a calibration report is printed to the Windows default printer If the calibration is for a Model 3401 B gauge the tables are also printed All values in the calibration report and the tables are metric
115. e Gauge Setup menu From the Gauge Setup menu set the date and time in the gauge to their correct values NOTE To access the Extended Functions menu in the gauge press the SPECIAL key then press and 9 When the gauge prompts for the entry of a code enter the number 8 48 and then press the ENTER key The Extended Functions menu will then be displayed 3 42 A TROYLER 3450 RECALIBRATION DATA SHEET Model No 3450 Version R Date Index Rod Type Serial No Bay No Stat Test Results System 1 R System 2 MOIST R Notes Background Counts System 1 System 2 MOIST Direct Transmission Counts 4 min Nad eo g m wo gt a Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite 3 43 3450 RECALIBRATION DATA SHEET Continued Date Model No 3450 Version Serial No Bay No i i Backscatter Counts 20 min each meg MagiAlum Limestone Grante Numnum SR Lime magro i S di Moisture Counts 4 min each Mag moist count Mg Poly moist count Mg Poly SR moist count Drift Test Results i AVG 1 Drift AVG2 Drift MOIST Drift Notes Calibration Standard Counts Average of Stat and Drift test ALOK SPD MONE Provisional Stat Test Results
116. e block that resides in the Mag column and the BS row of the table on the Manual Entry of New Calibration screen b Look in Part 5 of the Calibration Data Recording Form for the entry labeled Average Mag Aluminum Backscatter Value If there is a value written in this entry enter it in the block that resides in the M A column and the BS row of the table on the Manual Entry of New Calibration screen If however the calibration is a 2 block recalibration there is no value to record c Look in Part 5 of the Calibration Data Recording Form for the entry labeled Average Aluminum Backscatter Value Enter this value in the block that resides in the Alum column and the BS row of the table on the Manual Entry of New Calibration screen P O g m E w A ee m D m wn Refer to Part 3 of the Calibration Data Recording Form Look at the second column in the table in Part 3 Magnesium Block Density Count Starting at the 2 inch row of this column and working down to the 12 inch row enter the counts written in this column into the corresponding cells in the Mag column on the Manual Entry of New Calibration screen Ignore the values in the Backscatter Count 1 and Backscatter Count 2 cells in the Calibration Data Recording Form as the backscatter values were processed earlier Refer to Part 3 of the Calibration Data Recording Form Look at the third column in the table in Part 3 Mag Aluminum Block Density Count If this is a 2 block
117. e calibration technician who is performing this calibration should record his or her name in the space beside the label Calibration Technician on page 1 of the QA form Place the gauge s poly standard block on the mag aluminum block in the standard count orientation Position the gauge on the poly standard in the same orientation as any other Troxler Model 3400 gauge would be oriented for a standard count Take a standard count Record the results in the appropriate location on the QA form Following the instructions on the QA form calculate the Density and Moisture Standard Percent differences and record them at the appropriate location If the Density and Moisture Standard Percent differences do not meet the required limits as listed on the QA form take another standard count and repeat step 24 If the Density and Moisture Standard Percent differences still do not meet the required limits as listed on the QA form halt the calibration process and take the gauge to Service for analysis and repair From the Ready mode on the gauge press the MODE key The gauge displays its three modes of operation Press the 1 key to place the gauge in Soil mode When the gauge returns to the Ready mode press the TIME key The gauge displays its three selectable count times Press the 1 key to set the gauge count time to 1 minute Place the gauge on the magnesium calibration block in the measurement position Place the source rod in bac
118. e defined as in Equation 2 1 and Equation 2 2 respectively For a given stat test the ideal value for the Ratio would be 0 25 However the range of acceptable R values is between 0 178 and 0 35 The stat test passes if the Ratio value lies between 0 78 and 0 35 for both the moisture counts and the density counts For this particular example the Ratio value for the density system is 0 26 and the Ratio value for the moisture system is also 0 26 Since 0 26 lies between 0 18 and 0 35 both systems pass the stat test so the gauge passes the stat test 2 42 AXTROYLER DRIFT TEST INSTRUCTIONS FOR MODELS 3401 B AND MODEL 3411 B The stat test is a good indicator of short term gauge instability To test for the possibility of long term gauge instability one conducts a drift test After 3 to 8 hours have elapsed since the most recent stat test and without moving the gauge or any part of the gauge after the stat test has concluded take a series of five consecutive 4 minute SLOW moisture and density counts and record the results of each An example of drift test data is shown in the table below Test Moisture Density Number Standard Count Standard Count Once the data is collected the sample mean value of the five density counts and the five moisture counts must be calculated These values can be computed using a spreadsheet program like Microsoft Excel or using a calculator with statistical computation capabilities If these resources a
119. e for E is completed the user will be prompted to enter the value for F You will find the value for F that you need to enter into the gauge in the moisture performance parameter section under the heading F 000 You will want to enter this value exactly as it is printed in calsheet txt Again for the first keystroke gt Press the up arrow if you wish for the sign of F to be positive gt Press the down arrow if you wish for the sign of F to be negative At this point the most significant digit will be highlighted Once this digit is highlighted it will blink on and off use the up and down arrows to get to the correct value then press START ENTER to save this value and move to the next digit down Repeat the process of selecting the digit with the arrows and saving it with the START ENTER key until all digits for F are filled in 8 Once the E and F values are complete the gauge prompts you to enter the source rod position where you want to enter the calibration constants The default value will be backscatter which is where you will want to begin anyway When Depth BACKSCAT is displayed on the first line of the gauge display press START ENTER 9 The gauge now prompts the user to enter the A value for the current depth This value can be found in the Density Performance Parameter section of the calibration printout Press either the up or down arrow to highlight the most significant digit Once this digit is highlighted it will bli
120. e gauge base as shown in Figure 2 4 Note that there is one shim on each side of the gauge Take a 4 minute count with the gauge Record the moisture count in the first available blank line in the table in Part 3 of the Calibration Recount Form It is now time to enter all of the data taken in this section into the TCS program as recounts From the Function Menu see Figure 2 6 click the Special Menu button The Special Function Menu see Figure 2 7 is displayed Click the Manually Change Current Calib Data button The Manually Change the Current Calibration menu 1 see Figure 2 18 is displayed This menu is similar to the Compute Current Calibration Constants Menu shown in Figure 2 11 Click the Continue button The Manually Change the Current Calibration menu 2 see Figure 2 19 is displayed Note that in this example the calibration is a 3 block for a 12 2 gauge Different calibration types and source rod designs will have different layouts This menu is similar to the Manual Entry of New Calibration menu with the data taken prior to the most recent recounts entered in Go to the appropriate boxes on this form and enter all of the recounts density and moisture that were just taken then click Continue The Special Function Menu is again displayed Click the Return button The Function Menu is again displayed Return to the Computing Calibration Constants and Performance Parameters section on page 2 14 to re comp
121. e gauge in step 19 falls within the respective range specified on the Calibration Accuracy Check Form then proceed to step 21 Otherwise the gauge has failed this portion of the thin layer QA test and will probably require recounts Halt the QA process and take the required recounts Continue as follows gt If a the calibration block that was just measured was the magnesium block and b the calibration for which this QA test is being conducted is NOT a 2 block calibration place the gauge on the mag aluminum block and proceed to step 22 gt If either condition a or b mentioned in the last sentence are NOT true then place the gauge on the aluminum block and proceed to step 22 gt If the calibration block just measured was instead the aluminum block proceed to step 23 Repeat steps 15 through 18 For a Model 4640 B recalibration the thin layer measurement capabilities of the device must be checked in the QA testing phase Place the magnesium standard block for the gauge on top of the aluminum calibration block Place the gauge on the center of the magnesium standard block 6 16 A TROYLER 25 Place the source rod in backscatter position making sure the handle clicks into the backscatter notch Press down gently on the end of the handle without touching the trigger to ensure that the handle is properly seated 26 From the READY screen press the START ENTER key and wait for the count to finish When the count is co
122. e in Remote Control mode are available by clicking the Help button Help Next gt gt gt Figure 3 17 Download Instructions Window for Troxler Calibration Control System The software now prompts the user to select the serial communications Com port settings for the computer This display is similar to the one shown in Figure 3 6 on page 3 14 It is important that the baud rate of the gauge matches the baud rate of the computer Select the desired Com port and baud rate from the dropdown lists and click Select or click Back to return to the previous display After the user clicks the Select button the software displays the Transfer of gauge constants from the computer to the gauge screen shown in Figure 3 11 Ensure that the gauge is set to the proper baud rate and is in Remote Control mode and that the 3450 adapter cable is properly connected between the gauge and the interface cable of the Troxler Calibration Control System Click the Send Constants button to continue The software now displays a message box that informs the user that during the upload process the computer will be unresponsive to user input keyboard mouse etc However the program will not lock up a timeout will occur after a predetermined amount of time and the user will be able to control the program again Click the OK button to continue with the download The software prompts the user to perform a manual reset of the calibr
123. e is a table for recording these measurements Find the row that corresponds to the current index rod position of the gauge In the first DENS column located between the SYS 2 CNT column and the SYS I RC column record the Wet Density value The Wet Density value is shown on the gauge display in the third row after the heading WD Once step 32 is complete and the values on the gauge display have been recorded press either the up or down arrow key on the gauge If the gauge counts were displayed in step 32 then the gauge density and moisture values will now be displayed Conversely if the gauge density and moisture values were displayed in step 32 the gauge counts should now be displayed Record the appropriate values currently being displayed by the gauge on the Calibration Accuracy Form as described in step 32 Press the ESC key on the gauge If the wet density value measured by the gauge in step 32 falls within the respective range specified on the Calibration Accuracy Check form then proceed to step 40 Otherwise a recount must be taken If a recount is needed proceed to step 35 Press the TIME key The gauge will display its three selectable count times Press the 3 key to select a 4 minute count time Repeat step 31 When the count is complete the gauge displays either the System 1 System 2 and Moisture counts or the Wet Density Dry density Moisture content and percent moisture Which of these two displays is on the ga
124. e message box displayed by the calibration program 44 The program now deactivates the calibration buffer box so that the Troxler Calibration System acts as a null modem cable between the gauge and the computer If the deactivation proceeds correctly the program proceeds to step 46 If there is a problem with deactivating the calibration buffer box the program instead proceeds to step 45 45 If instead the initialization string was not received correctly the displays an error message that states The Troxler Calibration System controller could not be bypassed Check configurations and settings and try again Click OK to return to step 41 and re enter the serial port and baud rate 46 If the calibration buffer box was successfully deactivated the software displays a message box that confirms that the control box has been defeated and that calibration constants can now be sent Click OK to go to step 12 on page 6 6 Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite 6 13 o O i m m D a D R ow gt Cc eo gt e MODIFYING THE CALIBRATION DATA The steps in this section are performed if there was a mathematical error in the calculation of the calibration constants or if the gauge failed one or more parts of the Quality Assurance Test Note that unlike the recalibration procedure in which data is acquired and entered into the calibration program manually the program itself cannot be used to edit autocalibration data
125. e programmed Put the freshly programmed EPROM into the gauge V 0t9t 1500N Y Press the sequence T 3 1 6 5 on the gauge keypad to put the gauge in Calibration mode Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite 4 31 Q From Calibration mode perform a gauge memory reset by pressing T 7 and following the instructions Q Once the calibration constants are in the gauge return to the 4640 Calibration Main Menu in the calibration program and follow the prompts to print a Calibration Accuracy Check Form LJ Run the Quality Assurance QA test successfully Once the QA Test has been completed successfully return to the 4640 Calibration Main Menu in the calibration program and select the Save and Print a Certified Calibration option Follow the prompts to archive the calibration and print the calibration report Q File one copy of the calibration report and put the other with the gauge 4 32 A TROYLER 4640 A RECALIBRATION DATA SHEET Date fs Model No 4640 Version R Stat Test Results System 1 R System 2 Bulk Density Directly on the block 20 minutes in duration Magnesium Block Mag Aluminum Block Aluminum Block System 1 System 2 System 1 System 2 System 1 System 2 Drift Test Results System 1 Drift System 2 Drift Calibration Standard Counts Average of stat and drift test values System 1 System 2
126. e timing period expires depress the MC and DC buttons to display the moisture count and density count respectively 2 46 A TROYLER CALIBRATION RECOUNT FORM Part 1 General Calibration Information Gauge Model Number fe Gauge Serial Number Calibration Bay Number Part 2 Density Recounts For each density recount required fill out one row of the table shown below N O i m m w T 27 m D m 7 Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite 2 47 CALIBRATION RECOUNT FORM CONTINUED Part 2 Moisture Recounts For each moisture recount required fill out one row of the table shown below The index rod should be in safe position for all readings Block Type SR Shims in Place Mag or Mag Poly Yes or No Moisture Count 2 48 AXTROYXLER CALIBRATION QUALITY ASSURANCE ACCURACY CHECK FORM Model SN Bay Date Calibration Tech STANDARD COUNT TEST Erase all standard counts in gauge memory before proceeding Calibration STD Count 1 DS 2 MS Take a 4 min STD Count 3 DS 4 MS DS Difference 3 1 1 x 100 Limit 1 MS Difference 4 2 1 x 100 Limit 2 Tf the above differences are outside the limits specified retake one 4 minute STD Count and recalculate If it does not pass see your supervisor DENSITY QUALITY TEST BS and 12 inches 1 minute counts 2 through 10 inches 15 second counts Limit is 16 kilogram
127. ead from the EPROM does not exactly match the data written to the EPROM This EPROM should be erased and another EPROM burn attempted DO NOT use this EPROM Figure 4 32 EPROM Data Mismatch Message 19 At this point the user has decided to use the EP 1 EPROM programmer to program the calibration constants into a 2732A EPROM for the Model 4640 A gauge The program displays a message box that asks Do you instead wish to use the Model EP 1 to program the EPROM gt To select the EP 1 as the EPROM programmer click the Yes button and proceed to step 20 gt To return to step 4 click No gt To return to the 4640 Calibration Main Menu click Cancel 20 If the user clicks the Yes button on the preceding message box the software displays a message box with instructions on configuring the EP 1 and EPROM to prepare for programming the EPROM Click the Quit button on this message box to abort this operation and return to the 4640 Calibration Main Menu or click Help for more information To proceed with the EPROM programming perform the tasks listed in the message box click the Next button and proceed to step 21 21 The software displays the screen shown in Figure 4 33 From this screen the user can select the communications port through which the computer will communicate with the EP 1 but cannot set the baud rate The baud rate is forced to be 38400 bps Select the appropriate communications port click Select and proc
128. ection 4 P O g m m w gt t ee m D m wn Am2 716 gt P Press Abort to quit Figure 2 23 Downloading Data to the EP 1 EPROM Programmer 15 The EEPROM is now ready to put into the gauge Remove the EEPROM from the EP 1 16 Install the freshly programmed EEPROM in the Model 3411 B scaler as shown in Figure 2 24 17 Re connect the scaler to the Model 3411 B gauge and proceed to the Performing Quality Assurance Testing instructions on page 2 31 18 At this point you have decided that you wish to use the TCS software to create the Intel Hex file to burn onto the 2716 EEPROM but you do not wish to use the TCS software to burn the EEPROM The two most likely reasons for doing this are 1 you do not use a Shooter or EP 1 to burn EEPROMS or 2 you use the EP 1 to burn EEPROMS but you are not using the AMD brand EEPROM that the TCS defaults to when it uses the EP 1 Regardless of the reason you first need to create the Intel Hex file Therefore the EP 1 Eprom Programmer Menu see Figure 2 22 is displayed on the computer Click the Continue button Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite 2 25 wf 4 LY X 4 Pa he Wa lo E Location for installation of 2716 EEPROM I k it k it k t t Figure 2 24 Location for 2716 EEPROM in Troxler Model 3411 B Scaler 19 The computer computes the Intel Hex values and saves them to the Intel Hex file When this computation process is complete
129. ection on page 3 5 Record the average count the Drift and the Pass Fail status on the 3450 Recalibration Data Sheet at the Provisional Drift Test section on page 2 For the first two drift tests that were performed and failed the System 2 Pass Fail limit was 0 75 However for the provisional drift test the Pass Fail limits are the same as those in the gauge System 1 passes if the Drift value is 0 5 or less System 2 passes if the Drift value is 0 5 or less Moisture passes if the Drift value is 1 0 or less These tighter limits are used for the provisional drift test because unlike the first two drift tests the gauge is not moved between the provisional drift test and the provisional stat test If all three systems pass the provisional drift test press the ENTER key then the ESC key then proceed to step 34 Otherwise this gauge has electrical stability problems take the gauge to Service for analysis and repair On page 2 of the 3450 Recalibration Data Sheet there is a location for calculating the calibration standard count Follow the instructions listed there and calculate and record the calibration standard count for all three gauge systems 3 10 A TROYLER ENTERING CALIBRATION DATA INTO THE CALIBRATION PROGRAM 1 From the computer in Windows mode that contains the 3450 Calibration Software start the software by double clicking the icon for the 3450 Calibration If the default path was chosen w
130. ective range specified on the Calibration Accuracy Check form then continue to the following step Otherwise recounts are necessary proceed to the Editing the Calibration Data section that begins on page 3 21 to acquire them A TROYLER 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 Press the TIME key The gauge will display its three selectable count times Press the 1 key to select a 15 second count time If the count just taken was the maximum source rod extension for this gauge then proceed to step 51 Otherwise proceed to step 49 Reposition the gauge on the magnesium calibration block at the next measurement position Proceed to step 42 Press the TIME key The gauge will display its three selectable count times Press the 2 key to set the gauge count time to 1 minute Place the gauge on the aluminum calibration block in measurement position Place the source rod in the backscatter position making sure the handle clicks into the backscatter notch Press down gently on the end of the handle without touching the trigger to ensure that the handle is properly seated From the Ready mode press the START key The gauge takes a reading When the count is complete the gauge displays either the System 1 System 2 and Moisture counts or the Wet Density Dry density Moisture content and percent moisture Which of these two displays is on the gauge depends on which was displayed the last time a count was taken
131. ed without any errors the software displays a confirmation message Click the Proceed button to view the printout 25 When the Proceed button is clicked the software formulates the calibration sheets and displays them for review as shown in Figure 3 14 The entire text of the calibration sheets in formatted form is displayed in the text box shown on this screen The user can scroll up and down this text box to view the calibration sheet in its entirety This sheet can be displayed in Metric or Imperial English units simply by clicking the appropriate option button in the lower right hand portion of the screen Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite 3 19 iew the current calibration sheets Troxler Electronic Laboratories Inc Gauge model 3450 A Gauge serial number 000102 Reference Density standard counts System 1 06554 System Z 02553 Reference Moisture standard count 1179 jCalibration Date 07 29 1999 Print Date 07 29 1999 Bay ool Density calibration count data Depth Magnes Mag Al Alumin Figure 3 14 Review the Current Calibration Sheets Display 26 At this point the user should print the calibration sheets Click the Print calibration sheets button and proceed to step 27 27 The software now displays a message box warning the user that simply printing the calibration sheets at this point does not mean that the data is being permanently archived The data can only be archived after the QA test h
132. eeaeeeaeeeaaeenaees 2 49 Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite 2 1 CONTENTS Continued Taking the Calibration Quality Assurance Standard Count with a Model 3401 B or 3411 B Gauge 2 50 Modelh3 4 O12 Bis a a a a a a a a a aa a aE A AES 2 50 Mode A Bit nee te ef eT Eaa Tee aniei 2 50 Model 3401 B Calibration Procedure Outline and Checklist ccecccccccccccessesesceccccsessseessececceessuneaesees 2 51 Model 3411 B Calibration Procedure Outline and Checklist ccccccccssessesesssessssssssseseeesesesesesseeseeeeeees 2 52 Model 3430 Calibration Procedure Outline and Checklist i c cece cccessesceccccccsessesecesccccsesssseesesessseseenens 2 53 Model 3440 Calibration Procedure Outline and Checklist ccccccce cc cccccccccccccccecsssescccecccssesssaseccccessesuananeees 2 54 2 2 A TROYLER COLLECTING CALIBRATION DATA In order to calibrate a gauge specific measurements on materials of different densities and or moisture contents as well as standardization reference measurements need to be obtained This section describes how to obtain this information 1 Turn on the gauge and allow it to warm up for at least fifteen 15 minutes 2 Place the polyethylene standard block for the gauge either a in the center of the mag aluminum calibration block for the calibration bay b if there is no mag aluminum calibration block in the center of the aluminum calibration block or c on the floor or ground with no ob
133. eed to step 22 To return to the 4640 Calibration Main Menu click Cancel 22 The screen changes as shown in Figure 4 34 The screen now informs the user of the selected communication port and instructs the user to click the Write Constants button to begin the transfer Click the Write Constants button as directed The software now displays a message box that informs the user that during the data transfer the computer will not respond to user input keyboard mouse etc However the program will not lock up a timeout will occur after a predetermined amount of time and the user will be able to control the program again Click the OK button to continue with the data transfer 23 At this point the computer configures the EP 1 ensures that the EPROM is not blank and downloads the data to the EP 1 gt If no problems are encountered during the data transfer the EP 1 begins programming the EPROM At this point the software displays a message box that informs the user that the EP 1 is burning the EPROM The message box instructs the user to wait until only the green POWER light is lit on the EP 1 which indicates that the burn is complete When the burn is complete click OK and proceed to step 26 Note that if the user clicks the OK button or removes the EPROM from the EP 1 before the burn is complete all of the information may not be burned correctly to the EPROM V 079r 15S00N Y gt If there is a problem with the
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135. en the second and third drift tests will truly be due to electronic drift To start the provisional drift test process click the OK button on the Drift Test Results display The program returns to the Calculate Percent Drift screen Clear the values from the two Stat Test Standard Counts text boxes on the Calculate Percent Drift screen However leave the values in the two Drift Test Standard Counts text boxes as they are Let the gauge sit untouched for 3 hours After 3 hours take a third drift test by repeating steps 3 and 4 Leave the drift test values currently in the Calculate Percent Drift screen as they are In the empty spaces for the stat test data type in the data just obtained from the printout tape of this third drift test Note that this is not a typo enter the data from the drift test that was just performed in the spaces provided for the stat test Once the second drift test data have been entered in this manner click the Calculate button Proceed to the Provisional Drift Test section of the 4640 A Recalibration Data Sheet and record the average System 1 and System 2 standard counts listed on the third drift test tape in the designated space Now look back at the Drift Test Results display on the computer screen Record the System 1 percent drift value and the System 2 percent drift values listed on this screen in the Provisional Drift Test Results section on the 4640 A Recalibration Data Sheet in the designated space
136. ensity count average from the drift test On the Calibration Data Recording Form compute and record the Average Moisture Standard Count This value is obtained by averaging the moisture count average from the stat test and the moisture count average from the drift test The data acquisition portion of the gauge calibration is complete Proceed to the Entering Calibration Data into the TCS Program section on page 2 9 AXTROYLER ENTERING CALIBRATION DATA INTO THE TCS PROGRAM Once the measurement data has been collected it must be entered into the TCS application This software package will enable the user to compute the gauge calibration constants evaluate the performance parameters of the resulting calibration functions print a calibration report and archive the data 1 Ifthe TCS application has been installed on computer a TCS icon will be displayed on the Windows desktop Double click this icon to start the TCS application A splash screen showing the software version number and date is briefly displayed 2 After a few seconds the splash screen is replaced by the Metal Block Main Menu shown in Figure 2 5 This menu contains buttons that pertain to particular Troxler gauge models and versions Click the button that matches the gauge type and version that is currently under calibration Metal Block Main Menu Gauges Utility 3400 Series 3401 B 3411 B 3430 3440 3440 Main Menu V214 Present YV211 213 v2 00 V2 10 P
137. enter the calibration constants into the Model 3411 B and the Model 3411 B does perform the calculations to convert the density counts and moisture counts into density values and moisture content values However unlike the Models 3430 and 3440 one cannot enter these values into the gauge by typing them into the scaler With the Model 3411 B one must instead create an Intel Hex file that contains the calibration constants then burn that file onto a 2716 EEPROM The TCS software will create the required Intel Hex file and then allow the user to use either the Shooter PromPro series only from Logical Devices Inc or the EP 1 from JDR Microdevices to burn the Intel Hex file to the EEPROM However if the user wishes to use a different type of EEPROM programmer to burn the Intel Hex file onto the EEPROM that option is also available To create the Intel Hex file containing the calibration constants and burn them onto a 2716 EEPROM do the following 1 The Function Menu for the Model 3411 B gauge is shown in Figure 2 20 From the Function Menu click the Burn 3411 PROM button 2 22 A TROYLER 5 Minute Warm up New Calibration Resume a Compute Calibration Constants Function Menu Take Recounts Burn 3411 PROM The function menu lets you start and resume anew ee calibration take recounts compute constants save Store Print Gauce Directo and print calibrations burn Calibration a y PROM s display a gauge directory and selectth
138. enu displays the message All data are prepared and ready to be sent to the EP 1 As directed ensure that the EP 1 is turned on and properly connected to the computer then click the Continue button The software displays the prompt Insert the 2716 EPROM into the Shooter socket Load the 2716 EEPROM into the EP 1 as directed and click the OK button 224 A TROYLER NOTE The TCS software assumes that the EPROM that you are using is an AMD brand 2716 EEPROM If any other brand of 2716 EEPROM is used the EPROM may not program properly Contact your Troxler representative if you own an EP 1 but do not have an AMD 2716 EEPROM 14 The EP 1 Eprom Programmer Menu displays the message Downloading data to the EP 1 EPROM Programmer as shown in Figure 2 23 The EP 1 burns the contents of the Intel Hex file created in step 12 onto the EEPROM in the EP 1 programmer Allow the process to finish it may take several minutes When the process is complete the software displays a Successful Prom Burn Message box Click OK on the message box to continue EP 1 Eprom Programmer Menu Downloading data to the EP 1 EPROM Programmer Select communications protocol 1 PCDOS Used with EP EXE Y2 2 PCDOS3 Used with EP EXE V3 0 3 0N ASCII transfers files are echoed during programming 4 OFF ASCII transfers files are not echoed during programming 5 gt xMODEM XMODEM protocol for file transfers 6 CRC CRC MODEM protocol for file transfers Sel
139. eps 81 through 84 Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite 3 33 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 3 34 Just above the table where the data from step 94 was recorded there is a listing of allowed thin layer density measurement limits for the three metallic blocks Compare the Density value just recorded in step 94 to the thin layer density limits for this block If the measured density falls within the appropriate limits then proceed to step 98 Otherwise proceed to step 96 Repeat steps 86 through 88 Just above the table where the data from step 96 were recorded there is a listing of allowed thin layer density measurement limits for the three metallic blocks Compare the Density value just recorded in step 96 to the thin layer density limits for this block If the measured density falls within the appropriate limits then proceed to the following step Otherwise recounts are necessary proceed to the Editing the Calibration Data section that begins on page 3 21 to acquire them Press the TIME key The gauge will display its three selectable count times Press the 2 key to select a 1 minute count time From the Ready mode on the gauge press the MODE key The gauge will display its three modes of operation Press the 1 key to place the gauge in Soil mode Place the gauge in the center of the mag poly calibration block Place the source rod in backscatter position making sure the handle clicks into the
140. esium block in backscatter position Top view of a Model 3430 on the magnesium calibration block in backscatter position Left side view of a Model 3430 on the magnesium block in backscatter position Figure 2 2 Orientation of Model 3401 B or 3411 B Gauge and Calibration Block Access Hole 2 4 A TROYLER 9 Put the gauge source rod in backscatter position Figure 2 3 shows the various source rod positions 10 Start a 4 minute reading with the gauge For a Model 3430 or 3440 gauge refer to the Manual of Operation and Instruction for instructions on taking a reading or measurement Note that it does not matter whether the gauge is in Soil or Asphalt mode For a Model 3401 B or 3411 B gauge refer to page 2 46 for instructions on taking a reading 11 Once the reading has concluded record the density count in the appropriate location on the Calibration Data Recording Form on page 2 44 If the calibration block is magnesium then also record the moisture count gt For a Model 3440 gauge use the Count function to display the density and moisture counts Refer to the Manual of Operation and Instruction gt For a Model 2320 gauge use the up and down arrows to display the density and moisture counts Refer to the Manual of Operation and Instruction gt For a Model 3401 B or 3411 B gauge refer to page 2 46 for instructions on obtaining the density and moisture counts 12 If the preceding count was taken with the so
141. ess the TIME key The screen displays the count time of the gauge If the count time is set to 4 minutes then press the NO CE key and proceed to step 8 Otherwise press the YES key and proceed to step 7 At this point the gauge screen will display a series of possible count times Press the 4 key to set the count time to 4 minutes The screen indicates that the count time has been set to 4 minutes then returns to the Ready mode Press the yellow SHIFT key and the SPECIAL key to access the SPECIAL FUNCTION menu Press 3 to select the stat test function The screen now instructs the user to put the gauge in SAFE position on the spacer the magnesium standard block and press the START ENTER key Ensure that the gauge is in this orientation then press the START ENTER key Wait for the stat test to finish At the conclusion of the test the gauge displays the results of the test as shown below Row 2 shows the average Density count Ratio value and Pass Fail status for System 1 Row 3 shows the average Density count Ratio value and Pass Fail status for System 2 SuAy wiesy Avg 6362 00 32P Avg 2671 00 34P View Stat Data If both systems passed the stat test proceed to step 13 Otherwise proceed to step 17 Compare the average density standard counts to the respective density standard count limits in the Calibration Inspection Limits for the current gauge type gt Ifthe observed standard counts fall withi
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143. g calibration constants read from an EPROM the second calibration data entry screen shown in Figure 4 19 is displayed Note that this screen is similar to the one shown in Figure 4 18 except that the calibration constants are already entered in the form These constants were read from the file that was created when the last EPROM read was performed There is no need for the user to enter any of the calibration constants but he or she may edit any or all of these values If the user changes any of these values the constants A72 and A22 must be entered in English units inverse inches and the constants B and B2 must likewise be entered in English units cubic feet per pound Proceed to step 15 A Enter or Edit data for this calibration H 13120688 1 27151057 1 73427626 1 06590086 00101137 0037999 00201577 01913873 Figure 4 19 Second Calibration Data Entry Screen Two Block Calibration and Constants Read from EPROM 416 tro Tha Leader n Conainacton Taeng Equement 13 If the recalibration is a 3 block and the user will be entering the calibration constants manually the second calibration data entry screen shown in Figure 4 20 is displayed Note that this screen is similar to the one shown in Figure 4 18 except that since this is a 3 block calibration there is no need to enter the B1 and B2 values Note that all of the data fields on this screen are blank these fields must be filled in by the user The constants
144. g section Bulk Density Calibration Counting to collect the block counts gt If either standard count fails to fall within the specified Calibration Inspection Limits however then halt the calibration process and take the gauge to Service or Assembly for analysis and repair BULK DENSITY CALIBRATION COUNTING 1 Place the gauge in the center of the magnesium calibration block Place the source rod in backscatter position making sure the handle clicks into the backscatter notch Press down gently on the end of the handle without touching the trigger to ensure that the handle is properly seated Press the yellow SHIFT key and the SPECIAL key to access the SPECIAL FUNCTION menu From the SPECIAL FUNCTION menu press 4 to run a drift test The gauge prompts the user to ensure that the stat test is current Press the START ENTER key The screen now instructs the user to put the spacer block on the calibration block to put the gauge in SAFE position on the spacer block and to press the START ENTER key Instead leave the gauge in backscatter position sitting directly on the calibration block and press START ENTER Wait for the drift test to finish At the conclusion of the test the gauge displays the results of the test as shown below The first row of the display shows the average System 1 count and average System 2 count The second row identifies the system DriftA for System 1 and shows the percent drift and Pass Fail s
145. g the density value measured on this block Read the Density value from the top line of the gauge display and record it in the appropriate location on the Calibration Accuracy Check Form Calibration Accuracy Check Form then proceed to step 29 Otherwise the gauge has failed this portion of the thin layer QA test and will probably require recounts See your Supervisor If the density value measured by the gauge in step 25 falls within the respective range specified on the Calibration Accuracy Check Form then proceed to step 29 Otherwise a recount must be taken If a recount is needed proceed to step 27 Repeat steps 24 and 25 m If the density value measured by the gauge in step 27 falls within the respective range specified on the S gt The Quality Assurance testing is complete and the calibration is now certified Proceed to the following section Archiving the Calibration and Printing the Calibration Sheets Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite 4 29 ARCHIVING THE CALIBRATION AND PRINTING THE CALIBRATION SHEETS Once the gauge has passed the QA tests it is time to archive the calibration data in the database file It is also the appropriate time to print out two sets of calibrations sheets one for the customer and one for the files 1 From the 4640 Calibration Main Menu see Figure 4 1 on page 4 4 choose the Save and print a certified calibration and click the Proceed button 2 The software displays a mes
146. gauge display Diamonds indicate a list of things needed such as equipment or things to know Check marks indicate the performance of an action With lists of check marks follow the instructions in the order of the check marks Triangles indicate that more than one option is available Carefully select the option that applies A TROYLER TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1 Introduction and Installation cccssccsssscsssscsssccsssssssssscssssscssscssssssssssssssessssscscsssssssasssssseecs 1 1 IntrOductlONs3 lt 2eiesssct yeas elt eal te len ek E Sah eM eee as as ee es 1 2 Compliter Requirements anessin e e setaesti eset esate aden aa eSa E a aasi iS 1 3 Windows XP Professional Edition eran ce ceccceessecesceesseceeaeceeneeceeeeesaeceeaceceeeeesaeceeaaecseaeeceaeeeeaaecseaeeseaeeees 1 3 Windows XP Homes Gi ton cren aeai eE ETET NTE E whedivad Seba via bean Webeaeiasics 1 3 Windows XP Media Center EGitionsisccssiteccceces tages at acesteiatacees ane Cecunee sane sane teva slacaned bane Cevbect avebbadeceaebea Meal stade 1 4 Windows 2000 Edition ranes ts e red Leechs a E E a E bat atten Mantel a Aa atecl atte eT S 1 4 Software Installations ranen a NTT TERRE 1 5 Chapter 2 Model 3400 Series Calibration scsccssssssssssscsscsssssscssssscsssscsssccsssssssssssssssssssccssssssssssescssseees 2 1 Collecting Calibration Datani sieci toete seeria eei a btn e ee rrian eari Ao Ate eE aea E E E iEn 2 3 Entering Calibration
147. ge 4 4 select the option Read from a 4640A EPROM then click Proceed Note that this option may be titled Read From or Write to a 4640A EPROM depending on whether there is EPROM data currently stored in the program The program displays a message box that asks Do you wish to read the data from a 4640A EPROM To abort this operation and return to the 4640 Calibration Main Menu click the No or Cancel button Otherwise click Yes and continue to step 4 There are two types of EPROM programmer supported by this software the Shooter by Logical Devices and the EP 1 by BP Microsystems The software now asks the user if he or she will be using the Shooter as shown in Figure 4 5 gt To abort this operation and return to the 4640 Calibration Main Menu click the Cancel button gt If the Shooter will be used to burn the EPROM click the Yes button and proceed to step 7 gt Ifthe EP 1 will be used to burn the EPROM click the NO button and proceed to step 14 Use the SHOOTER x This program supports two different devices for reading the 27324 EPROM The Model EP 1 by BP Microsystems and the SHOOTER by Logical Devices Do you wish to use the SHOOTER to read from the EPROM 4 No Cancel Figure 4 5 EPROM Programmer Selection Prompt The software now displays a message box with instructions on preparing the Shooter for the upcoming tasks Click the Quit button on this message box to abort this operation and ret
148. gt Cc gt m Do not record the results of the preceding drift test Instead move the index rod of the gauge up and down ten times from the SAFE position into the measurement position then return it to the SAFE position Press the NO CE key on the gauge Take another drift test by repeating steps 3 through 6 If the gauge fails this second drift test then a provisional drift test is required proceed to step 15 If instead the gauge passes this second drift test then the provisional drift test is unnecessary go back to step 8 Record the drift test results in the appropriate location on the 4640 B Recalibration Data Sheet Press the NO CE key on the gauge The first step in taking a provisional drift test is to take a provisional stat test To start this process press the SPECIAL key Press the yellow SHIFT key and the SPECIAL key to put the gauge in the SPECIAL FUNCTION menu Press 3 to perform a stat test The screen instructs the user to put the gauge in SAFE position on the spacer the magnesium standard block and press the START ENTER key Ensure that the gauge is in this orientation then press the START ENTER key Wait for the provisional stat test to finish At the conclusion of the test the gauge displays the results of the test as shown below Row 2 shows the average Density count Ratio value and Pass Fail status for System 1 Row 3 shows the average Density count Ratio value and Pass Fai
149. h the backscatter count was taken On the 3450 Calibration Form the locations in which these values are recorded are on the second page under the heading Backscatter Counts 8 Ifthe backscatter count was just taken on the magnesium block then record the Moisture count on the second page beside the label Mag moist count If this backscatter count was taken on any other block skip this step and proceed to step 9 9 Place the gauge on the mag aluminum calibration block in the measurement position Place the source rod in backscatter position making sure the handle clicks into the backscatter notch Press down gently on the end of the handle without touching the trigger to ensure that the handle is properly seated 10 Press the ENTER key The Drift Test menu is displayed Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite 3 5 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 3 6 Repeat steps 5 through 7 Place the gauge in the center of the aluminum calibration block Place the source rod in backscatter position making sure the handle clicks into the backscatter notch Press down gently on the end of the handle without touching the trigger to ensure that the handle is properly seated Press the ENTER key The Drift Test menu is displayed Repeat steps 5 through 7 Press the ESC key The Ready screen is again displayed Press the TIME key The gauge gives the user the option of se
150. handle clicks into the backscatter notch Press down gently on the end of the handle without touching the trigger to ensure that the handle is properly seated From the READY screen press the START ENTER key and wait for the count to finish When the count is complete the gauge displays the measured density In the Thin Layer Measurement Accuracy Check portion of the Calibration Accuracy Check Form there is a section for recording both the counts and the density value measured on this block Read the Density value from the top line of the gauge display and record it in the appropriate location on the Calibration Accuracy Check Form When step 16 is complete and the density value has been recorded press the SHIFT key followed by the RECALL key The gauge now displays the two density counts System 1 and System 2 that were just taken on the bottom row of the screen Record these values in the appropriate location on the Calibration Accuracy Check Form Press the NO CE key on the gauge to return to the READY screen If the density value measured by the gauge in step 16 falls within the respective range specified on the Calibration Accuracy Check Form then proceed to step 21 Otherwise a recount must be taken proceed to step 19 Repeat steps 16 and 17 and record the counts and densities under the area reserved for the recounts Press the NO CE key on the gauge to return to the READY screen If the density value measured by th
151. he count to finish The ERR notation will disappear when the count is done 6 Depress the DS key The Density Standard Count will be shown on the display Take note of this count 7 Depress the MS key The Moisture Standard Count will be shown on the display Take note of this count 2 50 A TROYLER MODEL 3401 B CALIBRATION PROCEDURE OUTLINE AND CHECKLIST 1 Turn on gauge and allow it to warm up for five minutes L Turn off gauge and connect gauge to the Calibration Buffer Box by way of the 3411 Calibration Interface plate LJ Start the TCS Program and enter the gauge serial number index rod information calibration type and indexing mode LJ Reset the Calibration Control System Buffer Box E Conduct a successful stat test E Consult Calibration Inspection Limits to ensure that the gauge density and moisture average standard counts from the stat test meet these limits Collect all required calibration counts as prompted by the TCS software Conduct a successful drift test Compute the calibration constants P O g m w A t wn m D m wn If necessary take recounts required to pass Performance Parameter consistency tests Uo oO O Uv Use the Excel Program Model 3401 QA Form Maker xls to generate a Calibration Accuracy Test form for this gauge L Run the Calibration Accuracy Tests QA Test successfully _ From the TCS program archive the calibration and print the calibration reports
152. he gauge prompts you to enter the sign of the B value for the current depth This value is listed in the Density Performance Parameter section of the calibration printout under the B 000 column This value must be entered exactly as it is printed in calsheet txt Since B is always positive press the 1 key The cursor will be located at the most significant digit and the digit will be flashing Using the numeric keypad enter the digits for the B value Once all of the digits are entered press START ENTER to save this value for B The gauge prompts you to enter the sign of the C value for the current depth This value is listed in the Density Performance Parameter section of the calibration printout Since C can be either positive or negative depending on the index rod depth press the 1 key if C is positive or the 2 key if C is negative The cursor will be located at the most significant digit and the digit will be flashing Using the numeric keypad enter the digits for the C value Once all of the digits are entered press START ENTER to save this value for C The gauge prompts you to enter the source rod position where you want to enter the calibration constants If all of the calibration constants for all of the depths have been entered then proceed to step 16 Otherwise if there are calibration constants to be entered at other depths proceed to step 15 Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite 2 29 15 16 17 18 19 20
153. he instructions given by the gauge After all the data is collected the gauge returns to the READY screen SEND THE AUTOCALIBRATION DATA TO THE COMPUTER 1 From the computer in Windows mode that contains the 4640 Calibration Software start the software by clicking the icon for the 4640 Calibration If the default path was chosen when this software was installed this program is in the directory C Program Files Cal4640 The program itself is named CAL4640 EXE A shortcut may be installed on the Windows Desktop 2 An introductory splash screen is displayed for approximately five seconds followed by the 4640 S O i m m D fey D R ow gt Cc gt e Calibration Main Menu as shown in Figure 6 1 4640 Calibration Main Menu OF x 4640 Calibration Main Menu m Please select one of the following options nee eee Proceed Manually enter data for a new calibration or recalibration any calibration type either gauge model Edit data for the currently active calibration Quit Print a Calibration Accuracy Check G4 form Save and print a certified calibration Help Hee Read from or Write to a 46404 EPROM About View a directory of archived gauge calibrations Retrieve and load an existing calibration any type Advanced Special Functions Select one ofthe nine options listed above then press the Proceed button Otherwise press the Quit key
154. hen this software was installed this program is in the directory C Program Files Cal3450 The program itself is named CAL3450 EXE A shortcut may be installed on the Windows desktop 2 An introductory splash screen is displayed on the computer for approximately five seconds followed by the 3450 Calibration Main Menu shown in Figure 3 1 A 3450 Calibration Main Menu Ol x 3450 Calibration Main Menu Please select one of the following options Proceed ad AUG ali atar 0G Alihat cig Perform a full MANUAL calibration or recalibration F complete with plate counts Quit G Perform a basic MANUAL Tecalibration no plate Help Edit data for the currently active calibration tekk Upload calibration constants to the gauge About Save and print a certified calibration C Retrieve and load an existing calibration any type Print a Calibration Accuracy Check QA form View a directory of archived gauge calibrations C Advanced Special Functions L Select one ofthe nine options listed above then press the Proceed button Otherwise press the Quit key to end this program Oste TION Figure 3 1 3450 Calibration Main Menu 3 Select the Perform a basic MANUAL recalibration no plate counts option button and click Proceed 4 The software displays the screen shown in Figure 3 2 requesting data for the gauge calibration Enter all of the requested data and click the Next butt
155. ibration Accuracy Check Q4 form Save and print a certified calibration Help Read from or Write to a 46404 EPROM About Read autocalibration data from a 46408 Gauge tekk C View a directory of archived gauge calibrations Retrieve and load an existing calibration any type Select one ofthe nine options listed above then press the Proceed button Otherwise press the Quit key to end this program Figure 4 1 4640 Calibration Main Menu A TROYLER A Advanced Special functions menu OF x 4640 Advanced Special Function Menu Please select one of the following options Edit Add calibration bay density values ci C Activate a recently entered calibration Edit information about your laboratory Select one ofthe options listed above then press the Proceed button Otherwise press the Quit key to return to the Main Menu Proceed Quit Help Figure 4 2 4640 Advanced Special Function Menu 6 Select the Calculate gauge drift option then click the Proceed button The Calculate Percent Drift screen see Figure 4 3 is displayed A Calculate Percent Drift iof x To calculate the percent drift for a 4640 model gauge enter the requested data then click the Calculate key Otherwise click the Quit key to return to the main menu Stat Test Standard Counts 4 Drift Test Standard Counts System 1 System 2 System 1 System 2
156. ick the Select button If you wish to return to the Main Menu click the Quit key If you need help setting the baud rate of the gauge click the Help Key Pick the Com Port to be used Pick the Baud Rate to be used gt com x 2400 x Figure 6 5 Selecting the Com Port and Baud Rate Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite 6 5 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 6 6 The program then displays a message box that explains that the transfer printout of data from the gauge to the computer must be initiated from the gauge keypad Furthermore the computer must be ready to receive the data when it is time to make this transfer gt To continue with this process click the Proceed button and proceed to step 12 gt To view more information about this process click Help gt To abort the process and return the program to the 4640 Calibration Main Menu click Quit The program then displays the message box shown in Figure 6 6 This message box explains that the gauge must be ready to print the auto recalibration data from the gauge to the computer within 15 seconds after the OK button on the message box is clicked Do not click the OK button at this time Follow the directions in steps 13 through 21 to prepare the gauge to transfer data to the computer before clicking the OK button on this message box Program will not respond during data transfer
157. iew either Metric or English printouts by selecting the corresponding button or you may print the results by clicking the Print button Troxler Model 4640 Calibration Report Page 1l of 4 Gauge model 4640 A Gauge serial number 001705 Reference standard count System 1 07146 Calibration Date 12 15 1999 Print Date 12 15 1999 Bay 046 Thin layer calibration count data Mag Mg Al Alum Std BG 1784 2180 2723 count System 1 15005 12913 10618 07146 000 System Z 03884 02580 01717 ooo gt gt System l lt lt gt gt System Z lt lt P Display Calibration as Print calibration sheets Return to Main Menu Metric C English V 079r TIAON Y Figure 4 24 Review the Current Calibration Sheets Display Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite 4 19 23 The software now displays a message box warning the user that simply printing the calibration sheets at this point does not mean that the data is being permanently archived The data can only be archived after the QA test has passed and the user has selected the Save and Print a Certified Calibration option from the 4640 Calibration Main Menu Click OK on this message box to proceed with the printout 24 At the conclusion of the printout refer to the calibration sheet just printed and compare the results to the relevant quantities on the Calibration Inspection Limits for this gauge gt Ifthe gauge fails to meet any of these limits click the Return to
158. igure 4 11 Read EPROM Constants from the EP 1 Second Display 17 If the program has difficulty communicating with the EP 1 the program displays the error message shown in Figure 4 12 To abort the EPROM programming process and return to the 4640 Calibration Main Menu clicking the No button To try to fix the problem and try again to read the EPROM click the Yes button and continue to step 18 Cannot communicate with EP 1 amp The EP 1 never acknowledged receiving the initiation character The calibration constants therefore cannot be read from the EP 1 IF you wish to reset the communication settings or check the hardware click the Yes button If you wish to abort this PROM reading operation entirely and return to the Main Menu click the No button Figure 4 12 Cannot Communicate with EP 1 Error Message 18 If the user clicks the Yes button in the preceding message box the program prompts the user to manually reset the EP 1 before continuing As directed switch the EP 1 off then back on Then click the OK button on the message box The program returns to step 13 19 If the program is able to read the calibration data from the EPROM a screen similar to Figure 4 9 on page 4 10 is displayed This screen displays the calibration constants just retrieved from the EPROM both as decimal and hexadecimal values Click the Print button to print these values as a backup in case the data or the EPROM becomes damaged Af
159. in layer density limits for this block If the measured density falls within the appropriate limits then proceed to step 90 Otherwise proceed to step 86 Repeat steps 81 and 82 A TROYLER 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 When the count is complete the gauge display is similar to the following If the display does not look like this press the up or down arrow and it will COUNTS DC 13310 2516 On the third page of the Calibration Accuracy Check form is a table under the heading PART I Go to the row of this table that corresponds to the calibration block where the gauge is currently located In the column labeled SYS RC record the first number listed in the second row of the gauge display the number directly after the heading DC In the column labeled SYS 2 RC record the second number listed in the second row of the gauge display Press either the up arrow or the down arrow key The gauge display will change to something like this MA 0 000 D 136 7 PCF On the third page of the Calibration Accuracy Check form is a table under the heading PART I Go to the row of this table that corresponds to the calibration block where the gauge is currently located In the second column labeled DENS near the center of the page record the number shown in the second row of the gauge display the number directly after the heading D Just above the table where the data from steps 87 and 88 were recor
160. ion Buffer Box L Start the TCS Program and enter the gauge serial number index rod information calibration type and indexing mode LJ Reset the Calibration Control System Buffer Box I Conduct successful stat test LY Consult Calibration Inspection Limits to ensure that the gauge density and moisture average standard counts from the stat test meet these limits Collect all required calibration counts as prompted by the TCS software Conduct a successful drift test Compute the calibration constants P O g m E T t ee m D m wn If necessary take recounts required to pass Performance Parameter consistency tests Download the calibration constants into the gauge Run the Calibration Accuracy Tests QA Test successfully From the TCS program archive the calibration and print the calibration reports C C U O O O A File one copy of the calibration report and put the other with the gauge Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite 2 53 MODEL 3440 CALIBRATION PROCEDURE OUTLINE AND CHECKLIST Connect Gauge to the 25 Pin Calibration Cable Turn on gauge and allow it to power up and complete the self test Check and confirm the gauge serial number from the Extended Functions Set the gauge rod length from the Extended Functions Calibrate the Depth Strip from the keypad Depth function Set the gauge baud rate to 2400 bps from the Special Functions Put the gauge in remote control from the Extended Functions Uu
161. ion Standard Counts Follow the instructions listed there and calculate and record the Calibration Standard Count for both gauge systems Proceed to the following section Entering Calibration Data Into the Calibration Program A TROYLER ENTERING CALIBRATION DATA INTO THE CALIBRATION PROGRAM 1 From the computer in Windows mode that contains the 4640 Calibration Software start the software by clicking the icon for the 4640 Calibration If the default path was chosen when this software was installed this program is in the directory C Program Files Cal4640 The program itself is named CAL4640 EXE A shortcut may be installed on the Windows Desktop 2 An introductory splash screen is displayed for approximately five seconds followed by the 4640 Calibration Main Menu as shown in Figure 5 1 A 4640 Calibration Main Menu Piel Es 4640 Calibration Main Menu m Please select one of the following options Proceed C Manually enter data for a new calibration or recalibration any calibration type either gauge model Edit data for the currently active calibration Quit Print a Calibration Accuracy Check QA form C Save and print a certified calibration Help C Read from or Write to a 46404 EPROM About tekk Read autocalibration data from a 4640B Gauge C View a directory of archived gauge calibrations ci Retrieve and load an existing calibration any type Select one of the nine options listed above
162. jects or walls within 1 meter 3 feet of the block 3 Place the gauge in safe position on the polyethylene standard block 4 Conduct a stat test with the gauge gt Model 3430 and 3440 gauges have a stat test function that conducts and evaluates the stat test See the Manual of Operation and Instruction for the particular gauge model for instructions on taking a stat test and evaluating the results gt Ifthe gauge being calibrated is a Model 3401 B or 3411 B refer to the Instruction Manual if available or refer to page 2 41 N O g m E gt ee m D m wn 5 Ifthe stat test passes the appropriate evaluation proceed to step 6 If the stat test fails the evaluation repeat step 4 If the stat test fails for a second time this gauge is not stable enough to conduct a calibration discontinue the calibration 6 Record the average density and moisture count from the stat test onto the indicated place on the Calibration Data Recording Form on page 2 44 7 Set the gauge to take a 4 minute count Refer to the Manual of Operation and Instruction for directions on setting the gauge count time to 4 minutes If the gauge is a Model 3401 B or 3411 B the count time is set to four minutes by turning the PWR TIME switch to SLOW 8 Take the gauge to the magnesium calibration block and place the gauge on top of the block gt If the gauge is a Model 3401 B or 3411 B face the scaler and pull the gauge towards your
163. k Help for more information To proceed with the EPROM programming perform the tasks listed in the message box and click the Next button After the Next button has been clicked the software displays the screen shown in Figure 4 28 This screen allows the user to select the communications port to which the Shooter is connected as well as the baud rate to which the Shooter has been set Confirm and change if necessary these settings and click the Select button The screen changes as shown in Figure 4 29 The screen now informs the user of the selected communication port and baud rate and instructs the user to click the Send Constants button to transfer the constants from the computer to the Shooter Click the Send Constants button as directed The software now displays a message box that informs the user that during the data transfer the computer will not respond to user input keyboard mouse etc However the program will not lock up a timeout will occur after a predetermined amount of time and the user will be able to control the program again Click the OK button to continue with the data transfer After the user clicks the OK button the EPROM programming process begins If a problem is encountered in initiating the communications between the computer and the EPROM programmer the program proceeds to step 11 If no such problem is encountered the program proceeds to step 13 If the computer cannot initiate con
164. ken on the aluminum block Divide the resulting sum by two and record the results below rounded off to the nearest whole number Average Aluminum Backscatter Count N O g m E w A ee m D m wn Part 6 Final Density Standard Count and Moisture Standard Count Add the Density Average Count from Part 2 the Stat Test to the Density Average Count from Part 4 the Drift Test Divide the resulting sum by two and record the results below rounded off to the nearest whole number Final Density Standard Count Value Add the Moisture Average Count from Part 2 the Stat Test to the Moisture Average Count from Part 4 the Drift Test Divide the resulting sum by two and record the results below rounded off to the nearest whole number Final Moisture Standard Count Value Eoo Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite 2 45 TAKING A READING WITH A MODEL 3401 B OR 3411 B GAUGE MODEL 3401 B Set the PWR TIME switch to SLOW for a 4 minute count NORM for a 1 minute count or FAST for a 15 second count Depress the START button The ERR symbol will appear for the duration of the measurement When the timing period expires turn the DISPLAY switch to display the moisture count and density count MODEL 3411 B Set the PWR TIME switch to SLOW for a 4 minute count NORM for a 1 minute count or FAST for a 15 second count Depress the MEASURE button The ERR symbol will appear for the duration of the measurement When th
165. kscatter position making sure the handle clicks into the backscatter notch Press down gently on the end of the handle without touching the trigger to ensure that the handle is properly seated From the Ready mode press the START key The gauge takes a count When the count is complete the gauge displays either the System 1 System 2 and Moisture counts or the Wet Density Dry density Moisture content and percent moisture Which of these two displays is on the gauge depends on which was displayed the last time a count was taken A TROYLER 33 34 35 36 37 gt Ifthe counts are listed the display will be similar to the following COUNTS DC 12883 2448 MC 47 Press ESC to Exit In the Magnesium block density measurements section of the Calibration Accuracy Form there is a table for recording these measurements Find the row that corresponds to the current index rod position of the gauge In the SYS 7 CNT column record the System 1 density count the first number in the gauge display line beginning DC In the SYS 2 CNT column record the System 2 density count the second number in the gauge display line beginning DC gt If instead of counts the gauge display shows density and moisture values the display will be similar to the following ZPR 97 7 138 1 pcf D D 1 138 7 pcf 0 6 M 0 437 In the Magnesium block density measurements section of the Calibration Accuracy Form ther
166. l be flashing Using the numeric keypad enter the digits for the E value Once all of the digits are entered press START ENTER to save this value The gauge prompts you to enter the sign of the calibration constant F The F value is listed on the calsheet txt printout in the Moisture Performance Parameter section under the heading F 000 This value must be entered into the gauge exactly as it is printed in calsheet txt Since F is always positive press the 1 key The screen for entering the value of F is now displayed The cursor will be located at the most significant digit and the digit will be flashing Using the numeric keypad enter the digits for the E value Once all of the digits are entered press START ENTER to save this value P O g m E w A ee m D m wn Once the E and F values are complete the gauge prompts you to enter the source rod position where you want to enter the calibration constants Press 0 for 0 inches backscatter then press START ENTER The gauge prompts you to enter the sign of the A value for the current depth This value is listed in the Density Performance Parameter section of the calibration printout Since A is always positive press the 1 key The cursor will be located at the most significant digit and the digit will be flashing Using the numeric keypad enter the digits for the A value Once all of the digits are entered press START ENTER to save this value for A T
167. l status for System 2 Suiy vesr Avg 6362 00 32P Avg 2671 00 34P View Stat Data If both systems pass the provisional stat test proceed to step 24 Otherwise if either system fails the provisional stat test then do not record the results instead repeat steps 16 through 21 in order to repeat the provisional stat test Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite 5 5 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 5 6 If the second provisional stat test fails then record the results in the Provisional Stat Test Results section on the 4640 B Recalibration Data Sheet then halt the calibration process Return the gauge to Assembly or Service to have it analyzed and repaired If the second provisional stat test passes then proceed to step 24 On the 4640 B Recalibration Data Sheet in the Provisional Stat Test Results section record the average count and R value for both systems Press the NO CE key on the gauge DO NOT MOVE THE GAUGE IN ANY WAY UNTIL THE UPCOMING PROVISIONAL DRIFT TEST IS COMPLETE At this time wait 3 hours before proceeding Make sure that during this 3 hour pause the gauge is turned on and connected to the charger After the 3 hour pause has elapsed from the READY screen press the yellow SHIFT key and the SPECIAL key to put the gauge in the SPECIAL FUNCTION menu Press 4 to run a drift test The screen instructs the user to put
168. le and displays a confirmation message box Click Proceed to continue with printing the calibration sheets Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite 6 17 22 After the Proceed button is clicked The software displays the same screen shown in Figure 6 13 on page 6 12 giving the user the opportunity to print the calibration report gt To return to the 4640 Calibration Main Menu without printing the calibration report click the Return to Main Menu button gt To print the calibration sheets click the Print calibration sheets button and proceed to the following step 23 The software displays a dialog box that allows the user to select the printer to use to print the calibration sheets Note however that the default value for Number of Copies is set to 2 to encourage the user to print two calibration reports one for the customer the other for the lab files Of course the user may select any number of copies he or she wishes to pint gt If the user clicks the Cancel button the print dialog box disappears and the screen shown in Figure 6 13 is displayed gt If instead the user clicks the Print button the calibration sheets are printed and the screen shown in Figure 6 13 is displayed 24 Click the Return to Main Menu to return to the 4640 Calibration Main Menu then proceed to the following section Final Initialization and Status Check to finish FINAL INITIALIZATION AND STATUS CHECK 1 On the gauge keypad pres
169. lecting the time of each gauge count Press the 3 key to select 4 minute counts If the calibration underway is a 3 block calibration then proceed to step 18 Otherwise if the gauge is undergoing a 5 block calibration proceed to step 22 Place the gauge on the magnesium block and position the source rod into the next measurement position Take a 4 minute count and record the System 1 and System 2 counts in the appropriate locations on the calibration form Place the gauge on the mag aluminum block and place the source rod into the same measurement position as in step 18 Take a 4 minute count and record the System 1 and System 2 counts in the appropriate locations on the calibration form Place the gauge on the aluminum block and place the source rod into the same measurement position as in steps 18 Take a 4 minute count and record the System 1 and System 2 counts in the appropriate locations on the calibration form If the gauge is undergoing a 3 Block calibration then skip ahead to step 26 If the gauge is undergoing a 5 Block calibration proceed to step 22 Place the gauge on the limestone block and place the source rod into the same measurement position as in the preceding aluminum block density measurement Take a 4 minute count and record the System 1 and System 2 counts in the appropriate locations on the calibration form Place the shims under the base of the gauge to place it in surface roughness measurement mode Take
170. lick OK on this message box to proceed with the printout 39 Refer back to the Calibration Inspection Limits for this gauge gt Ifthe associated values on the calibration printout just generated fail to meet any of these limits then recounts are necessary Proceed to the Modifying the Calibration Data section on page 6 14 gt Ifthe gauge instead meets all of the Calibration Inspection Limits then proceed to the Calibration Quality Assurance section on page 6 15 40 In step 8 if the user chose to use the Troxler Calibration System Interface Box to transfer calibration data from the gauge to the computer the program displays a message box confirming the interface selection Click the OK button to continue 41 The software now instructs the user on how to connect the gauge to the computer and configure the communications protocol as shown in Figure 6 14 gt Connect the gauge to the computer as directed select the desired Com port and baud rate from the dropdown lists and click Select to continue to step 42 gt To view more information about this process click Help gt To abort the process and return the program to the 4640 Calibration Main Menu click Quit 6 12 A TROYLER Collect System Data from the gauge To load the calibration data from the gauge to the computer you will need the gauge itself and the Troxler Calibration System The switch on the Buffer Box should be set to 34xx The default communi
171. lick the Quit button on this screen 10 At this point the 4640 Calibration Main Menu is again displayed with the default option Manually enter data for a new calibration or recalibration selected Click the Proceed button 11 The software displays a Select the gauge model screen which prompts the user to select whether the gauge being calibrated is a Model 4640 A or 4640 B Select the 4640 B option button and click the Proceed button to go to the next step m O i m m A A ma Ow gt c gt 12 The software then displays a message box that asks Is this a full calibration of a 4640 B gauge 13 Since a recalibration of the Model 4640 B was just performed click NO to continue to the next step 14 As shown in Figure 5 5 the program queries the user as to the type of recalibration just performed gt If the user has just performed a 3 block calibration click the Yes button and proceed to step 16 gt If instead the user has just performed a 2 block calibration click the NO button and go to step 15 gt To return to the 4640 Calibration Main Menu click the Cancel button What type of recalibration to do Ea C You have indicated that you do not wish to do a full calibration of a 46408 gauge Click Yes if you wish to perform a 3 block recalibration x No Cancel Figure 5 5 Recalibration Type Query 15 If the user clicks NO on the preceding message box the mess
172. mation Gauge Model Number f Gauge Serial Number e Calibration Bay Number f Part 2 Initial Stability Test Stat Test Density Average Count Density R Value Moisture Average Count i Moisture R Value Part 3 Measurements on Calibration Blocks All Counts 4 Minutes in Duration Source Rod Block Density Block Density Block Density Block Moisture Position in Count Count Count Magnesium Mag Aluminum Aluminum Magnesium Count Backscatter Count 1 Backscatter Count 2 Mag Poly Moisture Count a Mag Poly SR Count e 2 44 AXTROYXLER CALIBRATION DATA RECORDING FORM Continued Part 4 Long Term Stability Test Drift Test Density Average Count i J Density Drift CS Moisture Average Count Moisture Drift Part 5 Final Backscatter Count Calculation From Part 3 add Backscatter Count 1 taken on the magnesium block and Backscatter Count 2 taken on the magnesium block Divide the resulting sum by two and record the results below rounded off to the nearest whole number Average Magnesium Backscatter Count fo afl From Part 3 add Backscatter Count 1 taken on the mag aluminum block and Backscatter Count 2 taken on the mag aluminum block Divide the resulting sum by two and record the results below rounded off to the nearest whole number Average Mag aluminum Backscatter Count c f From Part 3 add Backscatter Count 1 taken on the aluminum block and Backscatter Count 2 ta
173. mplete the gauge displays the measured density In the Thin Layer Measurement Accuracy Check portion of the Calibration Accuracy Check Form Part II there is a section for recording the density value measured on this block Read the Density value from the top line of the gauge display and record it in the appropriate location on the Calibration Accuracy Check Form 27 When step 26 is complete and the density value has been recorded press the SHIFT key followed by the RECALL key The gauge now displays the two density counts System 1 and System 2 that were just taken on the bottom row of the screen Record these values in the appropriate location on the Calibration Accuracy Check Form 28 Press the NO CE key on the gauge so that it will return to the READY screen If the density value measured by the gauge in step 26 falls within the respective range specified on the Calibration Accuracy Check Form then proceed to step 31 Otherwise a recount must be taken proceed to step 29 29 Repeat steps 26 and 27 and record the counts and densities under the area reserved for the recounts 30 Press the NO CE key on the gauge to return to the READY screen If the density value measured by the gauge in step 29 falls within the respective range specified on the Calibration Accuracy Check Form then proceed to step 31 Otherwise the gauge has failed this portion of the thin layer QA test and will probably require recounts Halt the QA process
174. n automatic recalibration can be performed with the 4640 B An automatic recalibration prompts the user as to what data to enter into the gauge and what counts to acquire The gauge then stores the data and counts computes the calibration constants and writes the constants into the gauge memory The data acquired and required by the 4640 B during an automatic recalibration is the same as that needed during a manual recalibration However the automatic recalibration provides a more guided self contained and paper free method of data collection and evaluation AUTOMATIC DATA COLLECTION PROCEDURE 1 10 11 6 2 Select a bay for recalibration The bay must contain the magnesium and aluminum calibration blocks If the recalibration being performed is a 3 block recalibration then the bay must also contain a mag aluminum calibration block Place the gauge s magnesium standard block on the center of the calibration block where the standard count is typically taken For a 3 block recalibration this is the mag aluminum block for a 2 block recalibration this is the aluminum block Position the gauge on the magnesium standard with the air gap fixture in place Turn the gauge on When the gauge finishes its self test it displays the READY screen which shows the battery status Press the yellow SHIFT key and the SPECIAL key to access the SPECIAL FUNCTION menu When the SPECIAL FUNCTION menu is displayed press the 1 an
175. n then set the measurement time to 4 minutes If the index rod is in any other position then set the measurement time to 1 minute Take a measurement with the gauge for the time indicated in step 29 Go to the Density Quality Test section of the Calibration Quality Assurance Accuracy Check Form to the table labeled Mg Refer to the row corresponding to the index rod position where the count in step 30 was taken Record the density count in this row under the column marked RC If the gauge is a Model 3411 B 3430 or 3440 then proceed to step 37 Otherwise if the gauge is a Model 3401 B proceed to step 33 Divide the density count acquired in step 30 by the density standard count listed on the Calibration Quality Assurance Accuracy Check Form beside the heading 3 DS The resulting quotient is the Density Count Ratio Now refer to the calibration tables that were printed in the Entering Calibration Constants into the Gauge section that begins on page 2 22 There will be a page in these tables for the index rod position that the gauge is currently in Find this page and use it in the next two steps In the tables look in the columns labeled Cr Find the value for Cr in these columns that is closest to the Density Count Ratio value in step 33 Look to the right of the Cr value that you identified in step 35 There will be a density value in kilograms per cubic meter listed beside the Cr value This density value is the wet density
176. n on calibrating Model 3401 B 3411 B 3430 and 3440 gauges using the Calibration Control System refer to the Model 5032 Manual of Operation and Instruction part number 106337 This manual also does not describe the two special quality assurance QA measurements that Troxler takes on all new gauges after their calibration the measurements on the special QA limestone block and the measurement on the special QA mag poly block 1 2 A TROYLER COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS The following sections list the hardware and software requirements for using the Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite with the following operating systems NOTE When running any of the applications included in the Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite the Windows Regional and Language Options must be set to English United States in order for the data storage data computations and date formatting to be performed correctly _k D Oo w Cc O Oo WINDOWS XP PROFESSIONAL EDITION Minimum Hardware Personal computer with a Pentium 300 MHz processor or better and 512 MB RAM Hard disk with 10 MB of free disk space CD ROM drive VGA graphics adapter and monitor default with 256 colors or better Mouse Keyboard PCI serial card or an available USB port with an RS 232 serial to USB adapter fe fe Oe Oo o Recommended Hardware Pentium 1 GHz processor 1 Gigabyte RAM e SVGA graphics adapter and monitor default with 1024 colors WIN
177. n sheets click the Print calibration sheets button and proceed to the following step Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite 5 17 15 The software displays a dialog box that allows the user to select the printer to use to print the calibration sheets Note however that the default value for Number of Copies is set to 2 to encourage the user to print two calibration reports one for the customer the other for the lab files Of course the user may select any number of copies he or she wishes to pint gt If the user clicks the Cancel button the print dialog box disappears and the screen shown in Figure 5 13 is displayed gt If instead the user clicks the Print button the calibration sheets are printed and the screen shown in Figure 5 13 is displayed 16 Click the Return to Main Menu to return to the 4640 Calibration Main Menu then proceed to the following section Final Initialization and Status Check to finish FINAL INITIALIZATION AND STATUS CHECK 1 On the gauge keypad press the yellow SHIFT key and the SPECIAL key to access the SPECIAL FUNCTION menu 2 Press the 1 and 9 keys The gauge displays the EXTENDED FUNCTIONS menu and asks the user to enter a code number 3 Enter the code number 528 then press the START ENTER key The first page of Extended Functions options is displayed 4 Press 5 to access the function used to enter the calibration date When prompted enter the date that this calibration
178. n the allowed limits then proceed to step 14 gt If either standard count fails to fall within the specified Calibration Inspection Limits however then take another stat test by proceeding to step 17 A TROYLER 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Record the average count Ratio value and Pass Fail status for the two counting systems on the 4640 B Recalibration Data Sheet under Stat Test Press the NO CE key Proceed to the following section Bulk Density Calibration Counting to collect the block counts Do not record the results of the preceding stat test Instead press the NO CE key then take another stat test by repeating steps 8 through 11 9I O i m ee D fez D 2 ow gt Cc gt m Once this second stat test has concluded and the results are displayed on the gauge record the average count Ratio value and Pass Fail status for the two counting systems on the 4640 B Recalibration Data Sheet under Stat Test Press the NO CE key If the gauge fails the second stat test then halt the calibration process and take the gauge to Service or Assembly for analysis and repair If the gauge passes this second stat test proceed to step 21 Compare the average density standard counts to the respective density standard count limits in the Calibration Inspection Limits for the current gauge type gt Ifthe observed standard counts fall within the allowed limits proceed to the followin
179. n the gauge that should be double checked before releasing the gauge to calibration This final stage performs these checks iB 2 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 On the gauge press the SPECIAL key The Special functions menu is displayed From the Special functions menu press lt and then 9 The screen prompts the user to enter a code At the Enter Code prompt enter the number 8 48 and then press the ENTER key The Extended Functions menu is displayed From the Extended Functions menu press the 1 key to enter the gauge serial number When prompted type in the gauge serial number and then press the ENTER key The gauge returns to the Extended Functions menu gt Ifthe calibration constants and data were downloaded from the computer to the gauge in the Calibration Quality Assurance section on page 3 22 then the calibration date and the calibration standard counts are already in the gauge proceed to step 11 gt However if the calibration constants were typed by hand into the gauge from the gauge keypad then the calibration date and the calibration standard counts need to be entered into the gauge proceed instead to step 7 From the Extended Functions menu press the 2 key to enter the date of the gauge calibration When prompted type in the calibration date and press ENTER The gauge returns to the Extended Functions menu From the Extended Functions menu press the
180. n to return to the 3450 Calibration Main Menu 4 The next screen that is displayed depends on the interface between the gauge and the computer that has been selected gt If using the Troxler Calibration Control System hardware as the gauge computer interface proceed to step 10 gt Otherwise if the user will be using an RS 232 null modem cable as the gauge computer interface proceed to step 5 5 After the Next button is clicked in step 3 the software prompts the user to connect the gauge to the computer and place the gauge in Remote Control mode as shown in Figure 3 15 gt To return to the previous display click the Back button gt To view more information about this process click Help gt To proceed with downloading the calibration constants from the gauge to the computer click Next 3 22 A TROYLER A Download Instructions OF x To load the Calibration Constants from the computer to gauge 121 you will need the gauge itself and a null modem cable D style subminiature 9 pin plugs at either end Troxler Part No 106514 You will also have to put the gauge into Remote Control so that the computer can perform the necessary tasks Directions on how to put the gauge in Remote Control mode are available by clicking the Help button Help Next gt gt gt Figure 3 15 Download Instructions Window for RS 232 Cable 6 The software now prompts the user to select the serial communications C
181. n to step 17 on page 2 33 to take and evaluate them Otherwise it is time to measure the aluminum block proceed to step 41 2 34 A TROYLER 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 Move the gauge to the aluminum block Place the gauge in the first available index rod position that meets both of the following criteria The index rod position has not yet passed the quality assurance accuracy test for both magnesium and aluminum for the current calibration and The most recent quality assurance counts made for this calibration at this depth on the magnesium block did not reveal that a recalibration is necessary at this depth If the gauge is in either backscatter or 12 inch position then set the gauge measurement time to minute Otherwise set the gauge measurement time to 15 seconds Take a measurement with the gauge for the time indicated in step 43 Go to the Density Quality Test section of the Calibration Quality Assurance Accuracy Check Form to the table labeled Al Refer to the row corresponding to the index rod position where the count in step 44 was taken Record the density count in this row under the column marked CNT If the gauge is a Model 3411 B 3430 or 3440 then proceed to step 51 Otherwise if the gauge is a Model 3401 B proceed to step 47 Divide the density count acquired in step 44 by the density standard count listed on the Calibration Quality Assurance
182. nce Accuracy Check Form The place where the value will be copied is in the Standard Count Test section on the row labeled Calibration STD Count beside the heading 2 MS Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite 2 31 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 If the gauge being calibrated is a Model 3440 then the standard counts that are stored in the gauge memory need to be erased proceed to step 6 Otherwise if the gauge is a 3430 3411 B or 3401 B no such erasure is required proceed to step 7 Erase the existing standard counts in the gauge Refer to the Model 3440 Manual of Operation and Instruction for instructions on erasing the standard counts This function is an Extended Function and requires the access code 4688 Place the polyethylene standard block for the gauge either a in the center of the mag aluminum calibration block for the calibration bay b if there is no mag aluminum calibration block in the center of the aluminum calibration block or c on the floor or ground with no objects or walls within 1 meter 3 feet of the block Place the gauge on the polyethylene standard block with the source rod in the SAFE position Take a standard count with the gauge For a Model 3430 or 3440 gauge refer to the gauge s Manual of Operation and Instruction for instructions on taking a standard count For a Model 3401 B or 3411 gauge refer to the gauge s Manual of Operation and Instruction if available or see page 2 50
183. nerates a printout and continues to step 23 gt To continue to step 23 without generating a printout click NO 3 18 A TROYLER Thin layer calibration constants Oy x Please enter the Thin Layer constants for this calibration Click Next when done i System 1 Thin Layer Constants English Units j P1 ooo Q1 po Ri po System 2 Thin Layer Constants English Units P2 po Q2 Heche lt lt lt Back Quit Next gt gt gt Figure 3 13 Thin Layer Calibration Constants Manual Entry Screen 23 The software now displays a message box confirming that the values have been saved in a temporary file The message box gives the user the option to proceed to the calculation of the calibration constants or to edit any of the entered values gt To edit any of the data entered click the Edit button The software returns to step 4 on page 3 11 with all the values that were previously entered still displayed on the screen Ostre TACO E gt To proceed to the calculation of the calibration constants click Proceed and continue to step 24 24 When the user clicks the Proceed button in the previous step the software calculates the calibration constants gt If an error is encountered in the calculations the software displays a message to that effect and gives the user an opportunity to go back and edit the input date gt If the calculations are perform
184. nk on and off use the up and down arrows to get to the correct value then press START ENTER to save this value and move to the next digit down Repeat the process of selecting the digit with the arrows and saving it with the START ENTER key until all digits for A are filled in Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite 2 27 10 11 12 13 14 15 The gauge now prompts the user to enter the B value for the current depth This value can be found in the Density Performance Parameter section of the calibration printout under the B 000 column This value must be entered exactly as it is printed in calsheet txt Press either the up or down arrow to highlight the most significant digit Once this digit is highlighted it will blink on and off use the up and down arrows to get to the correct value then press START ENTER to save this value and move to the next digit down Repeat the process of selecting the digit with the arrows and saving it with the START ENTER key until all digits for B are filled in The gauge now prompts the user to enter the C value for the current depth Unlike A and B which are both always positive C can be either positive or negative depending on the index rod position Therefore for the first keystroke gt Press the up arrow if you wish for the sign of C to be positive gt Press the down arrow if you wish for the sign of C to be negative At this point the most significant digit will be highlighted
185. nstances of each of these factors there are four possible options for the second calibration data entry screen gt Ifthe recalibration is a 2 block and the user will be entering the calibration constants manually proceed to step 11 gt Ifthe recalibration is a 2 block and the user will be using calibration constants read from an EPROM proceed to step 12 gt Ifthe recalibration is a 3 block and the user will be entering the calibration constants manually proceed to step 13 gt Finally if the recalibration is a 3 block and the user will be using calibration constants read from an EPROM proceed to step 14 11 If the recalibration is a 2 block and the user will be entering the calibration constants manually the second calibration data entry screen shown in Figure 4 18 is displayed Note that all of the data fields on this screen are blank these fields must be filled in by the user The user must enter the thin layer constants as well as the bulk density B values The constants A 2 and A22 must be entered in English units inverse inches and the constants B and B2 must likewise be entered in English units cubic feet per pound Proceed to step 15 V 079r 15S00N Y Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite 4 15 A Enter or Edit data for this calibration Figure 4 18 Second Calibration Data Entry Screen Two Block Calibration and Constants Entered Manually 12 If the recalibration is a 2 block and the user will be usin
186. nstants into the gauge Look at the Factory Calibration Re Entry Constants section of the third page of the calibration printout Follow the prompts on the gauge to enter these values into the gauge When the calibration constants are in the gauge return to the 4640 Calibration Main Menu in the calibration program and follow the prompts to print a Calibration Accuracy Check Form Run the Calibration Accuracy Tests QA Test successfully Once the QA Test has been completed successfully return to the 4640 Calibration Main Menu and select the Save and Print a Certified Calibration option Follow the prompts to archive the calibration and print the calibration report File one copy of the calibration report and put the other with the gauge Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite 5 19 Ll Access the gauge s EXTENDED FUNCTIONS menu see note 1 below From the EXTENDED FUNCTIONS menu enter the date of the calibration and the standard counts that were used at the time of calibration functions 5 and 7 on the menu respectively Li Access the gauge s Time Date menu see note 2 below From this menu set the date and time in the gauge to their correct values NOTES 1 To access the gauge s EXTENDED FUNCTIONS menu press the yellow SHIFT key and the SPECIAL key Then press the 1 and 9 keys When the gauge prompts for the entry of a code enter the number 528 and then press the START ENTER key The EXTENDED FUNCTIONS menu is then di
187. nt The special function menu allows you to perform a stat drift or 4 minute count You can Upload from 3440 upload data from 3411 or 3440 gauges print old or current calibrations and manually enter J A 2 or change new calibration data Print An Old Calibration Print Current Calibration s Count Manual Entry of New Calib Data eum Manually Change Current Calib Data Please make a selection Figure 2 7 Special Function Menu 2 10 A TROYLER 5 After the Manual Entry of New Calib Data button is clicked the New Calibration Menu see Figure 2 8 is displayed The Gauge Model field will be set on this menu but all other values are either left blank or are filled in with default values There are a total of nine values that can be filled in on the New Calibration Menu All values pertain to the gauge type and calibration type If you are uncertain about what values to fill in for any of these quantities consult the Manual of Operation and Instruction or your Troxler Representative Fill in all of these values then click the Continue button New Calibration Menu Gauge Model 3440 Gauge Serial Bay 52 Calibration Date 03 16 2005 Density Background Counts 0 Moisture Background Counts 0 Rod Length 8 inches 200mm v Calibration Type Calibration Type 3 BLOCK v ney Interval P O g m m gt t ee m D m wn Indexer Mode Manual Press Continue
188. nt gauge models is described in detail in the Collecting Calibration Data section that begins on page 2 3 and will not be repeated in this section If further information is needed on these tasks refer to the Collecting Calibration Data or contact your Troxler representative 1 If this is the first time for this particular calibration that the gauge has reached the quality assurance testing phase then the Standard Count Test must be conducted proceed to step 2 Otherwise if the quality assurance testing phase has already been performed once and recounts are currently being tested proceed to step 17 on page 2 33 2 Print a copy of the Calibration Quality Assurance Accuracy Check Form on page 2 49 Fill in the Model Number Serial Number Bay Number Date and Technician Name in the form 3 Refer to the Calibration Data Recording Form that was filled out in the Collecting Calibration Data section 1 during the accumulation of the calibration data In Part 6 of the Calibration Data Recording Form the Final Density Standard Count Value is recorded Copy this value to the Calibration Quality Assurance Accuracy Check Form The place where the value will be copied is in the Standard Count Test section on the row labeled Calibration STD Count beside the heading 1 DS 4 Again refer to the Calibration Data Recording Form In Part 6 of the form the Final Moisture Standard Count Value is recorded Copy this value to the Calibration Quality Assura
189. ntrol the program again Click the OK button to continue with the upload 13 When the user clicks OK on the preceding message box the software begins uploading the calibration constants from the gauge to the computer The entire process takes about a minute gt If any communications problems are encountered during the upload the software displays an error 3 14 message box that prompts the user to check the computer Com port settings and the RS 232 cable and to try again Click OK on this error message to return to step 9 If the process is successful the Upload data from gauge to computer screen similar to the one shown in Figure 3 8 is displayed The values shown in the box are all of the calibration constants that are currently residing in the memory of the gauge Click the Next button to continue A TROYLER A Upload data from gauge to computer Figure 3 7 Upload Data from Gauge to Computer Screen Before Upload Upload data from gauge to computer Oste TIAON E 0 03583 0 99653 1 08387 0 00578 4 62800 5 30635 0 01110 0 11944 2 19981 2 49615 0 00532 1 29482 1 14005 0 00149 BS 2 65401 1 27403 0 11798 Sirm 10 2503 1 57010 0 17327 102mm 16 2712 0 94550 0 76129 152mm 18 9489 1 18956 0 43150 203mm 23 0897 1 56068 0 29937 254mm 26 8699 1 95112 0 22283 305mm 27 8215 2 31685 0 18594 Figure 3 8 Upload Data from Gauge to Computer Screen Upload Successful Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite 3
190. o change the data that you need to recalculate the calibration constants and evaluate the thin layer residuals At the end of that section you will be directed where to proceed from there NOTE Please note that the user does not have the opportunity to read calibration constants from the gauge again during this edit session These constants are already in the computer so there is no need to load them again The user will have the opportunity to edit these calibration constants however osre TACO E Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite 3 21 CALIBRATION QUALITY ASSURANCE Before any Quality Assurance counting can take place the calibration constants must be loaded into the gauge These constants currently reside in the computer but they can be easily loaded into the gauge by doing the following steps There are basically two ways to get these calibration constants into the gauge enter them by hand through the gauge keypad or download them from the gauge into the computer Hand entry of these values is easy enough to do but it is tedious labor intensive and more prone to error The preferred method of entering these values is through downloading them from the computer There are two hardware options for downloading the calibration constants into the gauge If the user owns the Troxler Calibration Control system Troxler Part No 106111 this system and the special 3450 Interface Adapter Troxler Part No B 109365 can be used as the ga
191. o confirm that the gauge will read to within 16 kg m 1 pef of the assigned block density at each index rod depth and that the gauge will read to within 16 kg m 1 pcf of the assigned moisture content value for the mag poly block These requirements are specified in ASTM D6938 When a gauge goes through the quality assurance testing process the first time after a calibration has been completed it may fail to meet the 16 kg m 1 pcf accuracy requirement at one or more index rod positions or at moisture If this is the case then recounts will be required at this depth or depths as well as the re calculation of the calibration constants at that particular depth or moisture The gauge must then go through the quality assurance testing for that depth or depths again but not for the depths that have already passed the quality assurance testing Once all index rod positions and moisture have passed the quality assurance testing the gauge calibration is complete and the calibration is ready for reporting and archival The quality assurance testing requires that The gauge be set to specific measurement times e Measurements be taken on different calibration blocks at different index rod positions and N O g m E w A ee m D m wn When the measurement has concluded the count values and density or moisture values be read from the gauge The manner in which these tasks are accomplished for the differe
192. o return to the 4640 Calibration Main Menu without checking the EPROM which is not recommended click the Cancel button When the OK button is clicked the program displays a screen similar to the one shown in Figure 4 33 This screen allows the user to re select the communication port through which the computer and EPROM programmer communicate In all likelihood there is no need to do this Click the Select button to continue to step 28 or click the Cancel button to return to the 4640 Calibration Main Menu The program displays a screen similar to the one shown in Figure 4 11 on page 4 12 The screen now informs the user of the selected communication port and instructs the user to click the Read Constants button Click the Read Constants button as directed The software now displays a message box that informs the user that during the data transfer the computer will not respond to user input keyboard mouse etc However the program will not lock up a timeout will occur after a predetermined amount of time and the user will be able to control the program again Click the OK button to continue with the data transfer At this point the data is read from the EPROM and compared to the data that was sent to it If there are no problems in this comparison the program proceeds to step 17 Otherwise the program proceeds to step 18 It is now time to install the EPROM in the gauge and reset the gauge memory Turn the gauge
193. o the socket as directed ensuring that the 2732 plug is in the CNF socket then click the OK button 14 Once the OK button is clicked the data that has been transferred to the EPROM programmer is programmed into the EPROM When the programming is complete the program displays the message box shown in Figure 4 30 Troxler recommends that the user click OK and check the EPROM to ensure that the calibration constants were properly written to the EPROM To return to the 4640 Calibration Main Menu without checking the EPROM which is not recommended click the Cancel button Check the EPROM contents x i CA The EPROM has been programmed Itis STRONGLY recommended that this EPROM be checked to ensure that the 2 constants have been written properly To check the EPROM click the OK button To return to the Main Menu click the Cancel button i Cancel Figure 4 30 Check the EPROM Contents Query 15 When the OK button is clicked the program displays a screen similar to the one shown in Figure 4 28 This screen allows the user to re select the communication port and baud rate at which the computer and EPROM programmer communicate In all likelihood there is no need to do this Click the Select button to continue 16 After the Select button is clicked the program displays a screen similar to the one shown in Figure 4 7 on page 4 9 The screen now informs the user of the selected communication port and baud ra
194. oaded from the gauge is a 3 block recalibration the Review System Data screen shown in Figure 6 7 is displayed allowing the user to review the data just downloaded from the gauge to the computer If the recalibration downloaded from the gauge is a 2 block recalibration the screen shown in Figure 6 8 is displayed The user can scroll through the data to ensure it was transmitted correctly It is recommended that the user print the results by clicking the Print key although it is not necessary If the user chooses to print the results the program will return to this screen when the printing is complete S O i m m D fey D R ow gt Cc gt e Review System Data from the gauge The calibration data just received from the gauge is listed in the text box shown below Please review these data and make sure that the data are correct that all of the data were received and that this calibration is as you indicated earlier a THREE BLOCK calibration If these data are unacceptable click the Quit button and you will be you will be returned to the Main Menu If you wish to print the data listed below click the Quit button If you are satisfied with the data sent from the gauge and you are ready to analyze and store it on the computer click the Proceed button KEKEKKEKKKKKKKKKKEKKEKKEKKKKKKEKEEK Troxler Electronic Labs Inc 4640B Calibration 1 06 00 KKEEKKKEKKKEKKKKEKKKKKKKKKEKKKKKERKEEE
195. oaded from the gauge will remain as the active calibration gt Toreturn to step 29 click the Cancel button on this message box 31 The program now displays a screen that shows the thin layer calibration constants If the recalibration that was downloaded is a 2 block recalibration the screen shown in Figure 6 11 is displayed Note that both the thin layer calibration constants A71 A12 A13 A21 A22 and A23 and the Bulk Density B values B1 and B2 are displayed If the recalibration that was downloaded is a 3 block recalibration the screen shown in Figure 6 12 is displayed This screen is similar to the one for a 2 block recalibration but the bulk density constants B and B2 are not included NOTE Again the user can only view the data displayed on these screens He or she cannot modify any of the displayed values gt To return to the screen displayed in step 29 click the Back button gt To discontinue this process click the Quit button The program proceeds to step 32 gt To continue this process click the Next button and proceed to step 33 A Review data for this calibration Jof x Please review the following data When you have finished click Next or Quit to select another calibration m System 1 Thin Layer Constants English Units 5 r System 2 Thin Layer Constants English Units 5 Att a A21 paaa a2 pes A22 pees A13 pois A23 pen r Bulk Density B Values English Units BI B2
196. off and remove the six screws that secure the back panel Remove the old EPROM insert the new EPROM into gauge and reinstall the back panel Turn the gauge back on On the gauge keypad press TY 3 1 6 5 to activate Calibration mode Press T 7 and press YES at the RESET GAUGE MEMORY prompt The gauge now displays the prompt Stored data will be lost Is this OK Press the YES key The gauge resets and the new constants are loaded Proceed to the following section Performing the Quality Assurance Test V 079r 1500N Y Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite 4 27 PERFORMING THE QUALITY ASSURANCE TEST 1 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 From the 4640 Calibration Main Menu see Figure 4 1 on page 4 4 select the Print a Calibration Accuracy Check QA form option and click the Proceed button The program displays a message box that identifies the active calibration and asks if the user wishes to print QA sheets for this calibration Click the Yes button The program then displays a message box that allows the user to select the measurement units in which the Calibration Accuracy Check Form will be printed Select the option button for the desired measurement units and click the Print QA Sheets button The Calibration Accuracy Check Form will be printed to the selected printer Click the Quit button to return to the 4640 Calibration Main Menu The calibration technician performing thi
197. om port settings for the computer This display is similar to the one shown in Figure 3 6 on page 3 14 Select the desired Com port and baud rate from the dropdown lists and click Select or click Back to return to the previous display 7 The software displays the Transfer of gauge contents from the computer to the gauge screen shown in Figure 3 16 Ensure that the gauge is set to the proper baud rate is in Remote Control mode and is properly connected to the computer using an RS 232 cable Click the Send Constants button to continue A Transfer of gauge constants from the computer to the gauge O x Once the gauge baud rate has been set to 2400 the gauge is put in remote control mode and the R5232 cable has been connected between the gauge and COM port 1 click the Send Constants button to begin the transfer Oste TACO E j Figure 3 16 Transfer of Gauge Constants Screen with RS 232 Cable 8 The software now displays a message box that informs the user that during the upload process the computer will be unresponsive to user input keyboard mouse etc However the program will not lock up a timeout will occur after a predetermined amount of time and the user will be able to control the program again Click the OK button to continue with the upload Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite 3 23 9 10 11 12 13 14 When the user clicks OK on the preceding message box the data
198. on Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite 3 11 Enter data for a new gauge calibration Figure 3 2 Gauge Calibration Data Entry Screen 5 The software then displays the data input screen shown in Figure 3 3 This screen allows the user to enter all of the depth density counts Data for each source depth can be entered accessed by clicking the tab that contains the caption for that source rod position In Figure 3 3 the backscatter BS tab is shown Enter all of the requested data then click the Next key To edit the data from the preceding screen click the Back button See nee fa Backscatter and ct transmission density counts Figure 3 3 Density Counts Entry Screen 3 12 A TROYLER The Unser n Corsmaton lextng Equement 7 To download the constants from the gauge to the computer proceed to step 8 To enter these values 9 At this point the user must enter the thin layer calibration constants the P Q1 RI P2 Q2 and R2 values from a previous calibration These values can be read from a previous calibration sheet and manually entered into the computer or they can be loaded directly from the gauge to the computer The easier method and the one that is less prone to errors of entering these constants is to load them directly from the gauge to the computer However circumstances may be such that typing the constants into the computer is the only option As shown in Figure 3 4 the software now prom
199. or performing an automatic recalibration of a Model 4640 B Thin Layer Density Gauge using the Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite software The information presented here includes procedures for resolving issues encountered during the recalibration process A calibration procedure outline and checklist is provided at the end of this chapter o CONTENTS 5 m Recalibration Procedure eire is oneer nents E E TER a A a a E Seana oe aa 6 2 T Automatic Data Collection Procedure serisinin cacubah sacks ocaceks oes aea e a EE aE EEE E 6 2 Bx Send the Autocalibration Data to the Computer sseesessseeeesrsressesresserrrsstestesresrestessesttssesstssresreseeeeseses 6 3 D Modifying the Calibration Data sci cssivetedeiecih ees ietggs to es a e a e EEE E EEE REE gt 6 14 eS Calibration Quality ASSULanCe si sccc s cenceasscszeeadedsvadh cugestensutneen st cayesnetdsdvsaed qsedsast suebeucteupovuraditea Ea e EEES 6 15 E Archiving the Calibration and Printing the Calibration Sheets 00 0 ces ceeceseceseceseeeeeeseneeeneeeaeeeneeenaes 6 17 e Final Initialization and Status Check cee cecccesssecssnceceseeeesseeesaeceeaceceeneeceaeeeeaaecseaeeceeeesaeceeaaeceeaeeenaees 6 18 z O Calibration Procedure Outline and Checklist ccc ecccccessceceseeeeseceeaceceeneeceeeecaeceeaaecseaeeceeeeeaaeceeaaeceeeeeesas 6 19 Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite 6 1 RECALIBRATION PROCEDURE The Model 4640 B gauge has an advantage over the Model 4640 A gauge in that a
200. otient is the Moisture Count Ratio Now refer to the calibration tables that were printed in the Entering Calibration Constants into the Gauge section that begins on page 2 22 There will be a page in these tables for the moisture calibration Find this page and use it in the next two steps In the tables look in the columns labeled Cr Find the value for Cr in these columns that is closest to the Moisture Count Ratio value in step 83 Look to the right of the Cr value that you identified in step 85 There will be a moisture content value in kilograms per cubic meter listed beside the Cr value This moisture content value is the moisture content that was just measured by the gauge Go to the Moisture Quality Test section in the Calibration Quality Assurance Accuracy Check Form to the heading labeled Gauge Moisture Content Record the moisture content value measured by the gauge on the line beneath the Gauge Moisture Content heading Compare the moisture content value from step 87 to the moisture content value listed on the Calibration Quality Assurance Accuracy Check Form under the Moisture Quality Test section on the line beneath the heading Block Value If these values differ by less than 16 kilograms per cubic meter 1 pcf then there is no need for a recount proceed to step 89 If however the values differ by more than 16 kilograms per cubic meter 1 pcf then a recalibration of the moisture system is required make note of the fact
201. passed Check configurations and settings and try again Click OK to return to step 11 and re enter the serial port and baud rate 16 Now that the calibration constants are in the gauge the Calibration Accuracy Check Form must be formulated and printed The user will employ this form to record the Quality Assurance counts and evaluate the results From the 3450 Calibration Main Menu see Figure 3 1 on page 3 11 select the Print a Calibration Accuracy Check QA Form option and click the Proceed button 17 The software now displays a message box showing the gauge serial number for which the QA form is being printed gt If this is the correct gauge click the Yes button and proceed to the next step gt Otherwise click the No button to return to the 3450 Calibration Main Menu Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite 3 25 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 3 26 The software now displays a screen that allows the user to select the units English or Metric to be used on the QA forms gt To proceed select the desired units click the Print QA forms button and continue to the next step gt To return to the 3450 Calibration Main Menu without printing the QA forms click Cancel The program now prints a hard copy of the QA form When the printout is complete click the Cancel button on the current screen and then proceed to the following step Th
202. process is complete return to step 1 of the Send the Autocalibration Data to the Computer section Before collecting the Quality Assurance data for this recalibration the user should print a Calibration Accuracy Check Form using the calibration software From the 4640 Calibration Main Menu see Figure 6 1 on page 6 3 select the Print a Calibration Accuracy Check QA form option and click the Proceed button The software now displays a message box showing the gauge serial number for which the QA form is being printed gt If this is the correct gauge click the Yes button and proceed to the next step gt Otherwise click the No button to return to the 4640 Calibration Main Menu D O i m m D fez D 2 ow gt Cc j eo gt P The software now displays a screen that allows the user to select the units English or Metric to be used on the QA forms gt To proceed select the desired units click the Print QA Sheets button and go to the next step gt To return to the 4640 Calibration Main Menu without printing the QA forms click Cancel The program now prints a hard copy of the QA form When the printout is complete click the Quit button to return to the 4640 Calibration Main Menu The calibration technician who is performing this calibration should record his or her name in the space beside the label Calibration Technician on page 1 of the QA form Place the gauge s magnesium standar
203. pts the user to select the method by which the thin layer calibration constants are to be entered Select the desired method and click Next To edit the data from the preceding screen click the Back button A Indicate how the thin layer constants will be entered into this program f EG You have two ways of entering the Thin Layer Calibration constants P1 01 R1 and P2 Q2 R2 into this program You may get the data from a calibration sheet of the most recent previous calibration and enter the values by hand Or you may download these constants from the gauge itself to the computer Please indicate your selection below then press the Next button Or you may press the Quit button to return to the Main Menu Indic Next gt gt gt C Download Thin Layer constants from the gauge Quit lt lt lt Back Ee a Eom Figure 3 4 Thin Layer Constants Entry Method Selection Screen manually proceed to step 21 There are two hardware options for downloading the calibration constants into the gauge If the user owns the Troxler Calibration Control system Troxler Part No 106111 this system and the special 3450 Interface Adapter Troxler Part No B 109365 can be used as the gauge computer interface Otherwise a 9 pin RS 232 null modem cable can be used to connect the gauge and computer Oste TACO E The default setting for the gauge computer interface is the 9 pin RS 232 null modem cable This setting
204. ration Accuracy Form as described in step 108 Press the ESC key on the gauge If the measured moisture value measured by the gauge in step 108 falls within the range specified on the Calibration Accuracy Check form then the Quality Assurance testing is complete and you may proceed to the Archiving and Printing the Completed Calibration section on page 3 37 Otherwise recounts are necessary proceed to the Editing the Calibration Data section that begins on page 3 21 to acquire them A TROYLER ARCHIVING AND PRINTING THE COMPLETED CALIBRATION Once the gauge has passed the QA tests the calibration data must be archived in the database file This is also the appropriate time to print out two sets of calibrations sheets one for the customer and one for the files 1 From the 3450 Calibration Main Menu see Figure 3 1 on page 3 11 choose the option Save and print a certified calibration then click the Proceed button 2 The software displays a message box that shows the current active calibration and asks the user to confirm that this is the calibration he or she wishes to saves and print Click NO to return to the 3450 Calibration Main Menu or Yes to continue 3 Ifthe user clicks Yes the software displays a message box requesting the user s initials Enter your initials and click OK Note that at least two alphabetic characters must be entered The program will not proceed unless a set of valid initials is entered
205. re 2 13 Click Yes to enter the B values manually and continue with the calibration B Value Decision Screen 4 comprehensive search of both calibration data files has Failed to locate any previous calibrations of gauge number 021213 To continue with this calibration you will be required to enter manually the necessary B values Press the No button to terminate the calibration at this time Press the Yes button to proceed with the manual entry of B values Figure 2 13 Sample B Value Decision Screen Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite 2 15 9 The B Value Display Screen see Figure 2 14 is now displayed If the program was successful in finding the pertinent calibration B values in step 8 they will be displayed in the B Value Display Screen If the program could not find the pertinent B values in step 8 the B Value Display Screen will display all zeros as shown in Figure 2 14 gt Ifthe values displayed by the B Value Display Screen are correct click the Continue button gt Otherwise if the B values need to be entered or changed enter the correct values and click the Continue button NOTE The B values can be obtained from the calibration report for the last calibration of this gauge If this report cannot be located contact your Troxler representative for assistance B Value Display Screen The current 61000 values for gauge number 21213 denoted in metric units are as follows Press Continue when ready
206. re unavailable the sample mean value is computed using Equation 2 1 where this time n 5 P O g m ae T t ee m D m wn For this particular example the sample mean for the moisture counts is 520 4 and the sample mean for the density counts is 2391 2 The drift test is evaluated in terms of both the sample mean value of the most recent stat test and the sample mean value of the drift test The quantity that is evaluated is defined as the Drift The Drift denoted by D is defined as m Ma Stat D Equation 2 4 D 200x 9 M srat M prift where Msrar is the sample mean value observed for the stat test and mp ip is the sample mean value observed for the drift test The vertical lines in the numerator indicate that the absolute value of the difference should be used in the evaluation of D Drift is denoted as a percent value For a given drift test the density Drift should be less than 0 5 and the moisture Drift should be less than 1 The drift test passes if the Drift value is less than 0 5 for density and if the Drift value is less than 1 for moisture For this particular example the Drift value for the density system is 0 08 and the Drift value for the moisture system is 0 44 Since 0 44 is less than for moisture and 0 08 is less than 0 5 for density the drift test passes Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite 2 43 CALIBRATION DATA RECORDING FORM Part 1 General Calibration Infor
207. recalibration skip this step and proceed to step 13 Otherwise if this is a 3 block calibration starting at the 2 inch row of this column and working down to the 12 inch row enter the counts written in this column into the corresponding cells in the M A column on the Manual Entry of New Calibration screen Ignore the values in the Backscatter Count 1 and Backscatter Count 2 cells in the Calibration Data Recording Form as the backscatter values were processed earlier Refer to Part 3 of the Calibration Data Recording Form Look at the fourth column in the table in Part 3 Aluminum Block Density Count Starting at the 2 inch row of this column and working down to the 12 inch row enter the counts written in this column into the corresponding cells in the Alum column on the Manual Entry of New Calibration screen Ignore the values in the Backscatter Count 1 and Backscatter Count 2 cells in the Calibration Data Recording Form as the backscatter values were processed earlier All of the text boxes on the Manual Entry of New Calibration screen should now contain non zero values The two check boxes labeled Stat and Drift should remain un checked Click Continue The Special Function Menu see Figure 2 7 is again displayed Click the Return button The Function Menu see Figure 2 6 is now displayed The data entry process is complete Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite 2 13 COMPUTING CALIBRATION CONSTANTS AND PERFORMANCE PARAMETERS
208. recounts are necessary proceed to the Editing the Calibration Data section that begins on page 3 21 to acquire them Press the TIME key The gauge will display its three selectable count times Press the 1 key to select a 15 second count time Reposition the gauge on the aluminum calibration block in the 2 inch measurement position Repeat steps 53 through 55 Press the ESC key on the gauge If the wet density value measured by the gauge in step 64 falls within the respective range specified on the Calibration Accuracy Check form then a proceed to step 69 Otherwise a recount must be taken If a recount is needed proceed to step 66 Press the TIME key The gauge will display its three selectable count times Press the 2 key to select a 1 minute count time Repeat steps 58 through 60 Press the ESC key on the gauge If the wet density value measured by the gauge in step 67 falls within the respective range specified on the Calibration Accuracy Check form then a proceed to the following step Otherwise recounts are necessary proceed to the Editing the Calibration Data section that begins on page 3 21 to acquire them Press the TIME key The gauge will display its three selectable count times Press the 1 key to select a 15 second count time If the count just taken was the maximum source rod extension for this gauge then proceed to step 73 Otherwise proceed to step 71 Reposition the gauge on the aluminum cali
209. ree columns and four rows The first row is simply the column headings In row 2 the first column identifies the system D for System 1 density and gives the Pass Fail status for System 1 Row 2 column 2 lists the average count for System 1 and row 2 column 3 lists the R value for System 1 In row 3 the first column identifies the system D 2 for System 2 density and gives the Pass Fail status for System 2 Row 3 column 2 lists the average count for System 2 and row 3 column 3 lists the R value for System 3 In row 4 the first column identifies the system M for Moisture system and gives the Pass Fail status for the Moisture system Row 4 column 2 lists the average count for moisture and row 4 column 3 lists the R value for M Oste TACO E On the 3450 Recalibration Data Sheet in the Provisional Stat Test Results section page 2 record the average count and R value for only the counting systems that passed this stat test Leave the form blank for any system that failed this stat test Press the ENTER key If all three systems pass the stat test press the ESC key then proceed to step 26 Otherwise proceed to step 22 Take another stat test by repeating steps 17 and 18 Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite 3 9 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 Wait for the second stat test to finish The layout of the data in the screen is described in step 19 On the 3450 Recalibration D
210. reen The moisture value is eftmost number on the fourth line of the display after the letters M Once step 103 is complete and the values on the gauge display have been recorded press the up or down arrow key on the gauge If the gauge counts were displayed in step 103 then the gauge density and moisture values will now be displayed Conversely if the gauge density and moisture values were displayed in step 103 the gauge counts should now be displayed Record the appropriate values currently being displayed by the gauge on the Calibration Accuracy Form as described in step 103 Press the ESC key on the gauge If the measured moisture value measured by the gauge in step 103 falls within the range specified on the Calibration Accuracy Check form then the Quality Assurance testing is complete and you may proceed to the Archiving and Printing the Completed Calibration section on page 3 37 Otherwise proceed to the following step Press the TIME key The gauge will display its three selectable count times Press the 3 key to select a 4 minute count time Repeat step 102 When the count is complete the gauge displays either the System 1 System 2 and Moisture counts or the Wet Density Dry density Moisture content and percent moisture Which of these two displays is on the gauge depends on which was displayed the last time a count was taken gt Ifthe counts are listed the display will be similar to the following COUNT
211. results Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite 2 7 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 2 8 If the stat test in step 36 passes the appropriate evaluation then proceed to step 37 If the stat test fails the evaluation repeat step 36 If the stat test fails for a second time this gauge is not stable enough to conduct a calibration discontinue the calibration Leave the gauge stationary for between 3 to 8 hours without moving the gauge or any part of the gauge for this period Perform the provisional drift test by repeating step 32 There is no need to record these results If the drift test conducted in step 39 passes the system or systems that were failed in the failed drift test that preceded it then this gauge is electronically stable and the calibration process can continue Proceed to step 41 However if the drift test conducted in step 39 fails the same system s that the drift test that preceded it also failed then this gauge is unsuitable for use discontinue the calibration On the Calibration Data Recording Form on page 2 44 compute and record the Average Backscatter Values for each calibration block These values are obtained by averaging for each individual block the first and second backscatter count taken on that block On the Calibration Data Recording Form compute and record the Average Density Standard Count This value is obtained by averaging the density count average from the stat test and the d
212. return to step 12 Two separate backscatter readings must be taken on this block To take the second backscatter reading repeat steps 9 through 11 then proceed to step 17 If the preceding measurement were made on the aluminum calibration block then proceed to step 24 Otherwise proceed to step 18 If the proceeding measurements were made on the mag aluminum calibration block then proceed to step 22 Otherwise proceed to step 19 If this calibration facility has a mag aluminum calibration block then proceed to step 20 Otherwise proceed to step 22 Take the gauge to the mag aluminum calibration block and place the gauge on top of the block Return to step 9 to take the necessary counts in the mag aluminum block Take the gauge to the aluminum calibration block and place the gauge on top of the block Proceed to step 9 to take the necessary counts in the aluminum block If this calibration facility has a mag poly moisture block then proceed to step 25 Otherwise proceed to step 31 Place the gauge with the source rod in SAFE position on the mag poly block gt If the gauge is a Model 3401 B or 3411 B face the scaler and pull the gauge towards yourself or push it away until there is 1 5 inches 2 54 cm of space between the back of the gauge and the center of the access hole in the calibration block The back of the gauge is identified in Figure 2 1 and the proper orientation of the gauge with respect to the access hole i
213. rinted in the Entering Calibration Constants into the Gauge section that begins on page 2 22 There will be a page in these tables for the index rod position that the gauge is currently in Find this page and use it in the next two steps In the tables look in the columns labeled Cr Find the value for Cr in these columns that is closest to the Density Count Ratio value in step 58 Look to the right of the Cr value that you identified in step 60 There will be a density value in kilograms per cubic meter listed beside the Cr value This density value is the wet density that was just measured by the gauge Go to the Density Quality Test section of the Calibration Quality Assurance Accuracy Check Form to the table labeled Al Refer to the row corresponding to the index rod position where the count in step 55 was taken Record the wet density value measured by the gauge in this row under the first column marked DENS The aluminum block has a density value assigned to it This value is printed in the file CcaNbas calsheet txt in the Density calibration count data section directly under the Alumin column heading This density value is in kilograms per cubic meter Multiply this value by 0 964 to obtain the aluminum soil equivalent density value for this block Compare the wet density value from step 62 to the aluminum soil equivalent density value computed in step 63 If these values differ by less than 16 kilograms per cubic meter 1 pcf
214. rocess the gauge display shows the progress of the calculations For a 3 block calibration this process takes about 1 minute for a 2 block recalibration the calculations are nearly instantaneous When the gauge calculations are complete the gauge display informs the user that the recalibration is complete The display also asks if the user would like a hardcopy Do not press the YES key yet A TROYLER 22 On the computer the message box shown in Figure 6 6 should still be displayed Click the OK button The computer starts a 15 second countdown 23 As soon as the computer countdown begins return to the gauge and press the YES key 24 The gauge begins sending data to the computer A screen on the computer shows the progress of the transfer 25 If the data transfer is completed successfully the program displays a confirmation message box Click OK on the message box and proceed to step 27 26 If any communications problems are encountered during the upload the software displays an error message box that prompts the user to check the computer Com port settings and the RS 232 cable and to try again Click OK on this error message to return to step 10 NOTE Note that if you choose to try the download again there is no need to go through steps 10 through 21 The gauge is already prepared to transfer the just calculated calibration constants by pressing the YES key on the gauge keypad 27 If the recalibration downl
215. roup to the computer s Programs menu Each application will have its own program subgroup within the Troxler Legacy program group Each program subgroup will have three menu items The calibration software application itself An Uninstall item for the software application A Help and Support item Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite 1 5 1 6 NOTES A TROYLER CHAPTER 2 MODEL 3400 SERIES CALIBRATION This chapter provides instructions for calibrating a Model 3401 B 3411 B 3430 or 3440 Surface Moisture Density Gauge using the Troxler Calibration Station TCS application included in the Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite software The information presented here includes procedures for resolving issues encountered during the calibration process A calibration procedure outline and checklist for each gauge model number is provided at the end of this chapter CONTENTS 5 Collecting Calibration Data ssc ieisiaen enii n a a r a Ea A Ie iaa 2 3 u Entering Calibration Data into the TCS Program cece esessecssecseceseceeeceseeeseeseneeeaeeeaeecaaecaaecaaecsaecneeeeeeeses 2 9 g i 7 Computing Calibration Constants and Performance Parameters escescsseceseceeeceseeeeeeeseeeeaeesaeeeaaesnaees 2 14 fy m Addressing Calibration Inconsistencies eseeeseeseeeeeeeessesesreeessestsrestsseststestsststetestsststestssststestssesesntstsseseeess 2 18 S Entering Calibration Constants into the Gauge e se
216. ructions on the Calibration Accuracy Check Form calculate the Density and Standard Percent differences and record them at the appropriate location 16 If the Density and Standard Percent differences do not meet the required limits listed on the Calibration Accuracy Check Form take another standard count and repeat step 14 If the Density Standard Percent differences still do not meet the required limits listed on the form see your supervisor 17 From the READY screen on the gauge press the THICK key The gauge displays the current setting for the layer thickness 18 Ensure that the top layer thickness is set to 1 inch 2 54 cm and press the START ENTER key 19 From the READY screen press the TIME key and set the gauge count time to 4 minutes 20 Place the gauge on the magnesium calibration block in measurement position 21 Place the source rod in backscatter position making sure the handle clicks into the backscatter notch Press down gently on the end of the handle without touching the trigger to ensure that the handle is properly seated Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite 5 15 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 From the READY screen press the START ENTER key and wait for the count to finish When the count is complete the gauge displays the measured density In the Thin Layer Measurement Accuracy Check portion of the Calibration Accuracy Check Form there is a section for
217. s an error message box Click OK on this message box to return to the first data entry screen and enter the required values 18 If all of the required values are entered in step 17 then the second calibration data entry screen is displayed If this is a 3 block recalibration the second calibration data entry screen shown in Figure 5 9 is displayed if this is a 2 block recalibration the data entry screen shown in Figure 5 10 is displayed 19 The current data screen requires the user to enter the thin layer calibration constants from the most recent full calibration of this gauge If the recalibration is a 2 block recalibration the user must also enter the B and B2 bulk density calibration constants These constants can be retrieved from the gauge see the Calibration Quality Assurance section on page 5 14 for information on how to access the calibration constants in the gauge or from the calibration sheets from the previous calibration If the data are acquired from a calibration sheet then use the constants printed on the third page of the calibration sheet listed under the heading Factory Calibration Re Entry Constants gr O i m m D fey D 2 e E gt Cc gt m 20 Enter all of the requested data When all of the values are entered then click the Next button To edit data from the preceding page click the Back button 21 If any necessary values are omitted the program displays an error message box
218. s calibration should record his or her name in the space beside the label Calibration Technician on page 1 of the Calibration Accuracy Check Form Place the gauge s magnesium standard block on the center of the calibration block where the standard count is typically taken For a 3 block calibration this is the mag aluminum block for a 2 block calibration this is the aluminum block Position the gauge on the magnesium standard in the orientation that would be used for a standard count Take a standard count Record the results in the appropriate location on the Calibration Accuracy Check Form Following the instructions on the Calibration Accuracy Check Form calculate the Density and Standard Percent differences and record them at the appropriate location If the Density and Standard Percent differences do not meet the required limits listed on the Calibration Accuracy Check Form take another standard count and repeat step 9 If the Density Standard Percent differences still do not meet the required limits listed on the form see your supervisor From the Ready mode press the THICK MAR key The gauge displays the current setting for the layer thickness Ensure that the top layer thickness is set to 1 inch 2 54 cm and press the START ENTER key From the Ready mode press the TIME DSP key and set the gauge count time to 4 minutes Place the gauge on the magnesium block in the measurement position Place the source rod in backsca
219. s per cubic meter 1 Pounds per cubic foot MOISTURE QUALITY TEST Mag Poly Block Moisture Count Gauge Moisture Content Block Value Limit is 16 kilograms per cubic meter 1 Pounds per cubic foot RECOUNTS Density BS and 12 inch take one 4 minute recount 2 inch through 10 inch take one 1 minute recount Moisture Take one 4 minute recount See Supervisor if both counts fail Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite 2 49 SAIYAS O0PE TSCON 7 TAKING THE CALIBRATION QUALITY ASSURANCE STANDARD COUNT WITH A MODEL 3401 B OR 3411 B GAUGE MODEL 3401 B 1 On the front panel module set the PWR TIME rotary switch to SLOW 2 Depress the START button The notation ERR will appear in the upper left corner of the display 3 Wait 4 minutes for the count to finish The ERR notation will disappear when the count is done 4 Move the DISPLAY rotary switch on the front panel module to DENSITY The Density Standard Count will be shown on the display Take note of this count 5 Move the DISPLAY rotary switch on the front panel module to MOISTURE The Moisture Standard Count will be shown on the display Take note of this count MODEL 3411 B 1 On the data processor module set the PWR TIME rotary switch to SLOW 2 Depress and hold the key labeled SHIFT 3 Depress the STANDARD key and release it 4 Release the SHIFT key The notation ERR will appear in the upper left corner of the display 5 Wait 4 minutes for t
220. s shown in Figure 2 2 In this orientation the access hole will be behind not under the gauge Ensure that the left and right sides of the gauge are equidistant from the left and right sides of the calibration block respectively gt Ifthe gauge is a Model 3430 or 3440 then face the scaler and slide the gauge to the left or to the right until there is 1 5 inches 2 54 cm of space between the left side of the gauge and the center of the access hole in the calibration block The left side of the gauge is identified in Figure 2 1 and the proper orientation of the gauge with respect to the access hole is shown in Figure 2 2 In this orientation the access hole will be to the left not under the gauge Ensure that the front and back of the gauge are equidistant from the left and right sides of the calibration block respectively Start a 4 minute reading with the gauge Once the reading has concluded record the moisture count in the Mag Poly Moisture Count section of the Calibration Data Recording Form on page 2 44 For a Model 3401 B or 3411 B gauge place the 1 3 mm 0 05 inch thick surface roughness shims under the left and right sides of the gauge base as shown in Figure 2 4 Note that there is one shim on each side of the gauge A TROYLER 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 Surface Roughness Shim Figure 2 4 Location of Surface Roughness Shims Note There is one shim on each side of the gauge
221. s the START key Press the START key a second time to begin the measurement When the count is complete the gauge display is similar to the following If the display does not look like this press the up or down arrow and it will COUNTS DC 13310 2516 On the third page of the Calibration Accuracy Check form is a table under the heading PART I Go to the row of this table that corresponds to the calibration block where the gauge is currently located In the column labeled SYS 7 CNT record the first number listed in the second row of the gauge display the number directly after the heading DC In the column labeled SYS 2 CNT record the second number listed in the second row of the gauge display Press either the up arrow or the down arrow key The gauge display will change to something like this MA 0 000 D 136 7 PCF On the third page of the Calibration Accuracy Check form is a table under the heading PART I Go to the row of this table that corresponds to the calibration block where the gauge is currently located In the first column labeled DENS near the center of the page record the number shown in the second row of the gauge display the number directly after the heading D Just above the table where the values from steps 83 and 84 were recorded there is a listing of allowed thin layer density measurement limits for the three metallic blocks Compare the Density value just recorded in step 84 to the th
222. s the SHIFT key followed by the RECALL key The gauge now displays the two density counts System 1 and System 2 that were just taken on the bottom row of the screen Record these values in the appropriate location on the Calibration Accuracy Check Form 34 Press the NO CE key on the gauge so that it will return to the READY screen If the density value measured by the gauge in step 32 falls within the respective range specified on the Calibration Accuracy Check Form then proceed to step 37 Otherwise a recount must be taken proceed to step 35 35 Repeat steps 32 and 33 and record the counts and densities under the area reserved for the recounts 9I O i m ee D fez D 2 ow gt Cc gt m 36 Press the NO CE key on the gauge to return to the READY screen If the density value measured by the gauge in step 35 falls within the respective range specified on the Calibration Accuracy Check Form then proceed to step 37 Otherwise the gauge has failed this portion of the thin layer QA test and will probably require recounts Halt the QA process and take the required recounts 37 The Quality Assurance testing is complete and the calibration is now certified Proceed to the following section Archiving the Calibration and Printing the Calibration Sheets ARCHIVING THE CALIBRATION AND PRINTING THE CALIBRATION SHEETS Once the gauge has passed the QA tests it is time to archive the calibration data in the d
223. s the calibration constants gt If the calculations are performed without any errors the program displays the message box shown in Figure 4 23 Click the Proceed button gt If an error was encountered in the calculations the program displays an error message and enables the user to go back and edit the input data 4 18 A tTROXLER Tha Leader n Corsmator Taeng Equement A Do you want to view the printout Ioj x The calibration calculations for gauge number 001705 are complete No calculation errors were encountered If you wish to view the printout click the Proceed key Otherwise click the Quit key to proceed to the Main Menu Quit Figure 4 23 View Calibration Constants Printout Query 21 When the Proceed key is clicked the calibration sheets are formulated and displayed as shown in Figure 4 24 The entire text of the calibration sheets in formatted form is shown in the text box on this screen The user can scroll up and down this text box to view the calibration sheet in its entirety These sheets can be displayed in Metric or Imperial English units by clicking the appropriate option button in the lower right hand portion of the screen 22 Click the Print calibration sheets button to print these sheets A Review the current calibration sheets OF x The calibration sheets for gauge number 001705 calibrated on 12 15 1999 are listed below Scroll through to view the contents You may v
224. s the yellow SHIFT key and the SPECIAL key to access the SPECIAL FUNCTION menu 2 Press the 1 and 9 keys The gauge displays the EXTENDED FUNCTIONS menu and asks the user to enter a code number 3 Enter the code number 528 then press the START ENTER key The first page of Extended Functions options is displayed 4 Press 5 to access the function used to enter the calibration date When prompted enter the date that this calibration was completed 5 After the calibration date entry is complete the gauge will still be in the Extended Functions menu Press 7 to access the function to enter the standard counts at the time of calibration 6 When prompted enter the System 1 and System 2 standard counts listed on the calibration report that was just printed in the previous section Archiving the Calibration and Printing the Calibration Sheets 7 After entering the calibration standard counts for System 1 and System 2 click the NO CE key to return to the READY screen 8 Press the yellow SHIFT key and the SPECIAL key to access the SPECIAL FUNCTION menu 9 Press 1 and 0 on the keypad The gauge displays a prompt asking for a code to access the gauge time and date functions 10 Enter the number 5888 and press the START ENTER key The Time Date menu is displayed 11 Ensure that the current time and date in the gauge are correct If not set them correctly The calibration process is now complete 6 18 A
225. s were displayed in step 37 then the gauge density and moisture values will now be displayed Conversely if the gauge density and moisture values were displayed in step 37 the gauge counts should now be displayed Record the appropriate values currently being displayed by the gauge on the Calibration Accuracy Form as described in step 37 Press the ESC key on the gauge If the wet density measured by the gauge in step 37 falls within the respective range specified on the Calibration Accuracy Check form then continue to the next step Otherwise recounts are necessary proceed to the Editing the Calibration Data section that begins on page 3 21 to acquire them Press the TIME key The gauge will display its three selectable count times Press the 1 key to select a 15 second count time Reposition the gauge on the magnesium calibration block in the 2 inch measurement position Repeat steps 31 through 33 Press the ESC key on the gauge If the wet density measured by the gauge in step 42 falls within the respective range specified on the Calibration Accuracy Check form then proceed to step 48 Otherwise a recount must be taken If a recount is needed proceed to step 44 Press the TIME key The gauge will display its three selectable count times Press the 2 key to select a 1 minute count time Repeat steps 31 through 33 Press the ESC key on the gauge If the wet density measured by the gauge in step 45 falls within the resp
226. s you are performing a specialized non standard calibration you should click NO The software then displays the User Entered Results Screen see Figure 2 12 summarizing the decisions made in the last few steps A TROYLER User Entered Results Screen Is the following data correct Metric Calibration Print Tables Normalization Factor Calibration Type 3 Block se Please make a selection Figure 2 12 User Entered Results Screen 7 Ifthe data shown on the User Entered Results Screen is correct click Yes The next step depends upon whether the gauge calibration is a 3 block calibration or a 2 block recalibration gt Ifa 3 block calibration is being performed then proceed to step 10 P O g m Ca w gt t wm m D m wn gt Ifinstead a 2 block recalibration is being performed proceed to step 8 8 Fora 2 block recalibration there are no mag aluminum block density counts made during the measurement process of the calibration To compensate for this omission one must know and reuse the B values from the last 3 block calibration that was performed on this gauge At this point the program searches through the archived calibrations on the computer to see if these B values are available gt If these B values are found the program proceeds to step 9 gt If these B values cannot be found they must be entered by hand The program displays the B Value Decision Screen shown in Figu
227. sage box that shows the current active calibration and asks the user to confirm that this is the calibration he or she wishes to saves and print Click NO to return to the 4640 Calibration Main Menu or Yes to continue 3 If the user clicks the NO button they are sent back to the 4640 Calibration Main Menu If the user clicks Yes the software displays a message box requesting the user s initials 4 Enter your initials and click OK Note that at least two alphabetic characters must be entered The program will not proceed unless a set of valid initials is entered 5 When a valid set of initials is entered the software saves the calibration data to the archive data file and displays a confirmation message box Click Proceed to continue with printing the calibration sheets 6 After the Proceed button is clicked The software displays the same screen shown in Figure 4 24 on page 4 19 giving the user the opportunity to print the calibration report gt To return to the 4640 Calibration Main Menu without printing the calibration report click the Return to Main Menu button gt To print the calibration sheets click the Print calibration sheets button and proceed to the following step 7 The software displays a dialog box that allows the user to select the printer to use to print the calibration sheets Note however that the default value for Number of Copies is set to 2 to encourage the user to print two calibra
228. scscncensnisi niniin en nii a E e 3 38 7 Selecting the Gauge Computer Interface nesnenin nenien nieee Eaa aiet erei 3 39 Calibration Procedure Outline and Checklist eeceeccssseeseeeeeeeseeeseesseecsecesecsseesseesseeseeeseaeeeaeeeaaeeaaesnaees 3 41 3450 Recalibration Data Sheet c iaccu cael o tie lies on A ae eodliis heed S AE nineties 3 43 Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite 3 1 INITIAL STABILITY 10 11 12 3 2 Select a bay for calibration The bay must contain the magnesium mag aluminum aluminum and mag poly calibration blocks Print a copy of the 3450 Recalibration Data Sheet on page 3 43 Fill in the Date Serial Number Bay Number and Index Rod type information Place the gauge s poly standard block on the mag aluminum block in the standard count orientation Position the gauge on the poly standard in the same orientation as any other Troxler Model 3400 gauge would be oriented for a standard count Turn the gauge on When the gauge finishes its self test it will display the battery status and the text Press ENTER As directed press the ENTER key The gauge enters a warmup period Once the warmup concludes the gauge is in Ready mode Press the SPECIAL key The Special functions menu is now displayed Press 2 to select the Gauge Status Test functions From the Gauge Status Test menu select option 2 STAT Test From the Stat Test menu press 1 Take STAT Test The display instructs the user to put
229. se if the gauge is a Model 3401 B proceed to step 72 Divide the moisture count acquired in step 69 by the moisture standard count listed on the Calibration Quality Assurance Accuracy Check Form beside the heading 4 MS The resulting quotient is the Moisture Count Ratio Now refer to the calibration tables that were printed in the Entering Calibration Constants into the Gauge section that begins on page 2 22 There will be a page in these tables for the moisture calibration Find this page and use it in the next two steps In the tables look in the columns labeled Cr Find the value for Cr in these columns that is closest to the Moisture Count Ratio value in step 72 Look to the right of the Cr value that you identified in step 74 There will be a moisture content value in kilograms per cubic meter listed beside the Cr value This moisture content value is the moisture content that was just measured by the gauge P O g m E w A ee m D m wn Go to the Moisture Quality Test section in the Calibration Quality Assurance Accuracy Check Form to the heading labeled Gauge Moisture Content Record the moisture content value measured by the gauge on the line beneath the Gauge Moisture Content heading The mag poly block has a density value assigned to it This value is printed in the file C AcaNbas calsheet txt in the Moisture calibration count data section directly under the Mag poly column heading This moisture
230. seeeseeeseecsaecsaecsaecsaecesecsaeceeeeseeeseeeaaecaaecnaeeeaaeeaaeenaees 2 44 Calibration Data Recording Form Continued ssssssesssessseesseesseesseessresseessresseesseesssssseessseesseesseesseesssesssets 2 45 Taking a Reading with a Model 3401 B or 3411 B Gauge esesssesresessressssresresresresresserrrsseesrssrenresreeresreses 2 46 Model 3401 Boen een nan ea a EA e e E a Eae a eree R osae aer n ea aanaeio 2 46 Modelda I B ir e e A e A E A E T eA E O A E a 2 46 Calibration Recount Forni rra enno e aE ATA ANAAO AAAA A AAT 2 47 Calibration Recount Form Continued areir a EA RA AEE A i 2 48 Calibration Quality Assurance Accuracy Check Form eessssseeseereesessssrtrisseestsstesresteserrrsseestssrentesreeesteste 2 49 Taking the Calibration Quality Assurance Standard Count with a Model 3401 B or 3411 B Gauge 2 50 Model 34015 Ba ce ic ccceetenn Daves e E ee A TEE EE st cetebes rel E e tet on tee Bitareloe ava E 2 50 Model 34 11 Boisea a e a a eaae arae ee a saceboatacdbeseaaubastaceceese saseees 2 50 Model 3401 B Calibration Procedure Outline and Checklist ccccccccssccecsesseceeseeececseeeeeceeaeeecesaeeeeneaes 2 51 Model 3411 B Calibration Procedure Outline and Checklist cccccccsccecssssececeesceeeceeaseeeceeaaeeeeseaaeeeeneaes 2 52 Model 3430 Calibration Procedure Outline and Checklist cc eececcccceenceceseeecseceeaeceeneeceeeeeaecesaeceeaeeceas 2 53 Model 3440 Calibration Proce
231. self or push it away until there is 1 5 inches 2 54 cm of space between the back of the gauge and the center of the access hole in the calibration block The back of the gauge is identified in Figure 2 1 and the proper orientation of the gauge with respect to the access hole is shown in Figure 2 2 In this orientation the access hole will be behind not under the gauge Ensure that the left and right sides of the gauge are equidistant from the left and right sides of the calibration block respectively gt Ifthe gauge is a Model 3430 or 3440 then face the scaler and slide the gauge to the left or to the right until there is 1 5 inches 2 54 cm of space between the left side of the gauge and the center of the access hole in the calibration block The left side of the gauge is identified in Figure 2 1 and the proper orientation of the gauge with respect to the access hole is shown in Figure 2 2 In this orientation the access hole will be to the left not under the gauge Ensure that the front and back of the gauge are equidistant from the left and right sides of the calibration block respectively Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite 2 3 Model 3401 B and 3411 B RIGHT SIDE BOTTOM Model 3430 and 3440 Figure 2 1 Orientation Conventions for Model 3401 B 3411 B 3430 and 3440 Gauges Top view of a Model 3411 B on the magnesium calibration block in backscatter position Back view of a Model 3411 B on the magn
232. seseereerieresserresserrrssresresresresrrsserresseesessss 5 7 Editing the Calibration Dataren eere t E e R EERE E aia 5 14 Calibration Quality ASSUTAnNCE s isiecsicsiectisecieashetteabiacccaesedeesees se EE EEE E AEE OEE OEE EE eatenaupten 5 14 Archiving the Calibration and Printing the Calibration Sheets eeeeseeeeeeeeseseeessseeerrsresresressrrrreseesresreee 5 17 Final Initialization and Status Check cee eecccecsseceececeseeeesaeeesaeceeaceceeneecsaeeseaaecseaeeceeeeesaeeeeaecseaeeeeaees 5 18 Calibration Procedure Outline and Checklist ccc ecccccesseceseeesseceeseeceeneeceeeecaeceeaaeceeaeecsaeeeeaeeseaeeceeeeeesas 5 19 4640 B Recalibration Data Sheeticc isc i ciescecs cchuwebeseusebedacbstids diss lesdecdeceanbensGeduagghede sides Gandccgbul seboesbeleeseheescuteeks 5 21 Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite 5 1 RECALIBRATION PROCEDURE INITIAL STABILITY 1 10 11 12 13 5 2 Get a 4640 B Recalibration Data Sheet see page 5 21 and fill in the general information about the gauge Select a bay for calibration The bay must contain the magnesium mag aluminum and aluminum calibration blocks Once the bay is selected place the gauge s magnesium standard plate on the center of the mag aluminum block Position the gauge on the magnesium standard with the air gap fixture in place Turn the gauge on When the gauge finishes its self test the gauge displays the READY screen which shows the battery status Pr
233. sesseesesesesresrrsreerrsrrsstsrisstestsstentestesertessesetssrentertsseestestt 2 22 Model 3401 Bivitsccititesceestecauehdecercebitecaueths secede bea E l EEEE A SEE EEEE tadesuetaesvastsladessbaute i Ea EESE 2 22 Model 3A Be rira ee A e a T ane E N E AR ds Mee e O OA Ate A E A Se tet 2 22 Model 343 O ea E E che E e EEE O EE A Se i ee 2 26 Model 3440 cstacashecnis Meat eel vai hed E Aeneas eacie ied lee eer nde 2 28 Performing Quality Assurance Testing cc ceicescesscesecesecsseesseeeeseeeseesseecsaecsaecsaecaeceaeesseesseeeeeeeesaesnaeeaeees 2 31 Archiving and Reporting the Completed Calibration 0 ee eee eceeseesceeseeescecsseceseceaecesecsaeeeseesseeeseeeseeeeneenaees 2 39 Stat Test Instructions for Models 3401 B and Model 3411 B oo eee esseceseceseceseceeeceseeeseeeeeeeeaeeeseeeaaeenaees 2 41 Drift Test Instructions for Models 3401 B and Model 3411 B oe cesceeeceseeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeaeeenaeenaees 2 43 Calibration Data Recording Forni esinen a e a a a E a a 2 44 Taking a Reading with a Model 3401 B or 3411 B Gauge eessseseessesressssresresresresressesrrssresrssresrestesesresss 2 46 Model B40 Te Brennen e e ia a A senha codes a Tara ae E aa a E E ata eT 2 46 Modek34 II Binene eree eee aari ea e Eea Ea e E AAA ait operie teree Eer Ear AAA nieis 2 46 Calibration Recount Form ic vii a ii de ss a eee hed esi asi ei 2 47 Calibration Quality Assurance Accuracy Check Form ececescessecssecssecsseceseceeeeeeeseeeseeeenesene
234. sh Quit Print V 079r 1500N Y Figure 4 26 Hex Constants for the Gauge Display Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite 4 21 6 10 11 12 4 22 As described earlier in this chapter there are two types of EPROM programmer supported by this software the Shooter by Logical Devices and the EP 1 by BP Microsystems When the user clicks the Next button on the display shown in Figure 4 26 the software asks the user if he or she will be using the Shooter as shown in Figure 4 27 gt To abort this operation and return to the 4640 Calibration Main Menu click the Cancel button gt If the Shooter will be used to burn the EPROM click the Yes button and proceed to step 7 gt Ifthe EP 1 will be used to burn the EPROM click the NO button and proceed to step 19 Use the SHOOTER x At this point you are ready to send the calibration data from the computer to a 27324 EPROM This EPROM will eventually go into the 46404 gauge This program supports two different devices for programming the 27324 EPROM The Model EP 1 by BP Microsystems and the SHOOTER by Logical Devices Do you wish to use the SHOOTER to program the EPROM Figure 4 27 EPROM Programmer Selection Prompt The software now displays a message box with instructions on preparing the Shooter for the upcoming tasks Click the Quit button on this message box to abort this operation and return to the 4640 Calibration Main Menu or clic
235. splayed 2 To access the Time Date menu press the SHIFT key then the SPECIAL key then press 1 and 0 When the gauge prompts for the entry of another code enter the number 5888 and press the START ENTER key The Time Date menu is then displayed 5 20 A TROYLER 4640 B RECALIBRATION DATA SHEET Date fs Model No 4640 Version Stat Test Results System 1 R System 2 R TWANVIN 8 079b TIAON S Bulk Density Directly on the block 20 minutes in duration Magnesium Block Mag Aluminum Block Aluminum Block System 1 System 2 System 1 System 2 System 1 System 2 Drift Test Results System 1 Drift System 2 Drift Calibration Standard Counts Average of stat and drift test values System 1 System 2 Use the remainder of this page only if a provisional drift test is required Provisional Stat Test Results System 1 R System 2 Provisional Drift Test Results System 1 Drift System 2 Drift NOTE The provisional stat test and drift test values ARE NOT USED to compute the calibration standard counts they are used strictly to test the electrical stability of the gauge Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite 5 21 NOTES 522 A TROYLER CHAPTER 6 MODEL 4640 B AUTOMATIC RECALIBRATION This chapter provides instructions f
236. ss shims under either side of the gauge Take a 4 minute count and record the Moisture count on appropriate location on the calibration form Oste TACO E Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite 3 7 DRIFT TEST 10 11 12 3 8 Place the gauge s poly standard block on the mag aluminum block in the standard count position Position the gauge on the poly standard in the same orientation as any other Troxler Model 3400 gauge would be oriented for a Standard Count From Ready mode press the SPECIAL key The Special functions menu is now displayed Press 2 to select the Gauge Status Test functions From the Gauge Status Test menu press 3 DRIFT Test From the Drift Test menu press 1 Take Drift Test The screen will now instruct the user to put the gauge in STD position on the standard block and press the ENTER key Press ENTER Wait for the drift test to finish At the conclusion of the test the drift test results screen is displayed A detailed description of the format of this screen in given in step 7 of the Backscatter amp Transmission Density Calibration Counting section on page 3 5 The pass fail limits for the gauge drift test are based on an assumption that the gauge has not been moved between the stat test and the drift test Consequently these limits are not valid in this application Instead the gauge passes the drift test in this application if it meets the following criteria System 1 passes if th
237. ssssccsssccssssssssescssssscsssscssssssssecsssssees 6 1 Recalibration Procedure Saraca Sees eee lees a in bait cl at elo a 6 2 Automatic Data Collection Procedure imanenta nnen inea eE iE EAEE En Ea aaea ERS 6 2 Send the Autocalibration Data to the Computer essesessseseesesressessesserrisstestestesrestesestessesstssrestestesesteses 6 3 Modifying th Calibration Dataren tesoriere eniri i E ea EEA TE AE E a 6 14 Calibration Quality ASSULANCE s isctcsireiccbugelstebvade ciel gacceasbadeesbetts EE EEEE E A EE EEEE EE EE EAEE 6 15 Archiving the Calibration and Printing the Calibration Sheets 00 0 cei cesceseceseceeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeneeeaeeenaes 6 17 Final Initialization and Status Cheek o ncnian a eE eaa A TTE E EAN 6 18 Calibration Procedure Outline and Checklist cccccccccessececsssecesseeececseeeecesesaececeesaeceeseaaeeecneaaeeecnesaeesenaas 6 19 Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite vii NOTES viii A TROYLER CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION AND INSTALLATION This chapter contains a general introduction to the Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite The information includes a list of the hardware and software requirements for using the Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite software and instructions for installing the software _k J Oo w Cc e O Z CONTENTS TitPOGU CHO 122 secs sea EEE S oa EE A AE A A A T AE A EA 1 2 Computer RequireMents cscicisccsteesasialeehslsecabbinocdebsicceaees samsohgl setestigaschi eE EE ea
238. st contact your Troxler representative for further guidance 2 18 A TROYLER Therefore in the event of a calibration inconsistency follow these steps 1 10 At this point in the process the TCS program will be displaying the Calibration Approval Prompt see Figure 2 17 gt Ifthe calibration will be accepted regardless of the inconsistency or inconsistencies encountered then click the Yes button The software returns to the Function Menu see Figure 2 6 Proceed to the section on Entering Calibration Constants into the Gauge that begins on page 2 22 gt Otherwise to reject the current calibration and try to solve the inconsistency problem click the No button The software returns to the Function Menu see Figure 2 6 Proceed to step 2 Calibration Approval Prompt The calibration parameter specification comparision contains results Falling outside the specified value ranges Under some conditions the gauge may be approved by your supervisor IF you want to obtain approval answer YES and call your supervisor IF the inconsistency has resulted from improper data and you want to make corrections answer NO and you will be returned to the Main Menu Do you want to obtain approval Y N P O i m Ww A o m D m N Figure 2 17 Calibration Approval Prompt Obtain a copy of the Calibration Recount Form from pages 2 47 and 2 48 Fill in the data in Part 1 of this form If
239. stants To review and or modify the data entered in the previous steps click the Review button If the user clicks the Review button the program returns to step 16 with all values previously entered intact on the screen 25 When the user clicks the Proceed button on the preceding screen the calibration calculations take place If the calculations are performed without any errors the program displays the message box shown in Figure 5 12 5 12 A TROYLER Tha Leader n Corsmator Taeng Equement A Do you want to view the printout Iof x The calibration calculations for gauge number 001705 are complete No calculation errors were encountered If you wish to view the printout click the Proceed key Otherwise click the Quit key to proceed to the Main Menu Quit Figure 5 12 View Calibration Constants Printout Query gI O i m m D fey D 2 w gt Cc gt m 26 If an error was encountered in the calculations the program displays an error message and enables the user to go back and edit the input data Otherwise the message box shown in Figure 5 12 is displayed Click the Proceed button 27 When the Proceed key is clicked the calibration sheets are formulated and displayed as shown in Figure 5 13 The entire text of the calibration sheets in formatted form is shown in the text box on this screen The user can scroll up and down this text box to view the calibration sheet in its entire
240. stems on the 4640 A Recalibration Data Sheet under Stat Test gt Ifthe gauge fails this second stat test then halt the calibration process and take the gauge to Service or Assembly for analysis and repair gt Ifthe gauge passes this second stat test proceed to step 15 A TROYLER 15 Compare the average density standard counts to the respective density standard count limits in the Calibration Inspection Limits for the current gauge type gt Ifthe observed standard counts fall within the allowed limits then proceed to the following section Bulk Density Calibration Counting to collect the block counts gt If either standard count fails to fall within the specified Calibration Inspection Limits however then halt the calibration process and take the gauge to Service or Assembly for analysis and repair BULK DENSITY CALIBRATION COUNTING 1 2 10 11 If the gauge is currently on the aluminum block then the bulk density counting is complete proceed to Place the gauge on the magnesium calibration block in measurement position Place the source rod in backscatter position making sure the handle properly sets into this orientation Press the sequence T 1 to initiate the stat test procedure When prompted by the gauge press the YES key to begin the stat test Wait for the stat test to finish At the conclusion of the test the gauge display will show the average counts for System 1 and System 2 The displa
241. ta for the currently active calibration option then click the Proceed button Return to the Entering Calibration Data Into the Calibration Program section and go to step 16 on page 4640 B Recalibration Data Sheet Follow the instructions to change the data that is required recalculate the calibration constants and evaluate the thin layer residuals At the end of that section you will be directed where to proceed from there CALIBRATION QUALITY ASSURANCE I Before any Quality Assurance counting can take place the calibration constants must be manually entered into the gauge From the READY screen on the gauge press the yellow SHIFT key and the SPECIAL key to access the SPECIAL FUNCTION menu From the SPECIAL FUNCTION menu press the 1 and 9 keys This initiates the EXTENDED FUNCTIONS menu where the user is asked to enter a code number Enter the code number 528 then press the START ENTER key At this point the first page of Extended Functions options is displayed Press 4 to access the calibration constants 5 14 A TROYLER 6 Enter the calibration constants which can be obtained from page 3 of the calibration printout under the heading Factory Calibration Re Entry Constants This printout was generated step 29 of the Entering Calibration Data Into the Calibration Program section 7 After all twelve calibration constants have been entered generate a Quality Assurance QA form using the calibration softwar
242. tact with the EPROM programmer the program displays an error message similar to the one shown in Figure 4 8 on page 4 10 after fifteen seconds To abort the EPROM programming process and return to the 4640 Calibration Main Menu click the NO button To reset the communications settings click the Yes button The program prompts the user to manually reset the Shooter before continuing As prompted press the RESET button on the Shooter then click the OK button on the message box The program returns to step 7 A TROYLER A Transfer of gauge constants from the computer to the EPROM programmer i l EG Figure 4 28 Transferring Gauge Constants from the Computer to the Shooter First Screen A Transfer of gauge constants from the computer to the EPROM programmer Figure 4 29 Transferring Gauge Constants from the Computer to the Shooter Second Screen V 079r TIAON Y Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite 4 23 13 If communications between the gauge and the EPROM programmer is initiated successfully the EPROM constants will be printed to the screen as they are transferred to the EPROM programmer When all constants have been transferred to the programmer the software prompts the user to place a blank 27C32 EPROM in the Shooter socket gt To abort the EPROM programming process and return to the 4640 Calibration Main Menu click the Cancel button gt To continue with the EPROM programming insert a blank 27C32 EPROM int
243. tandard block and press the ENTER key Leave the gauge in backscatter position and press ENTER 7 Wait for the drift test to finish At the conclusion of the test the display will look something like this DRIFT TEST AVG amp D D 1 FAIL 15923 85 81 D 2 FAIL 3669 31 24 M FAIL 34 80 188 4 NOTE Ignore the Pass Fail status and percent drift values they are not relevant for this part of the procedure Like the stat test results screen the drift test results screen shown above is divided into three columns and four rows The first row is simply the column headings In row 2 the first column identifies the system D 1 for System 1 density and gives the Pass Fail status for System 1 Row 2 column 2 lists the average count for System 1 and row 2 column 3 lists the D which stands for drift value for System 1 In row 3 the first column identifies the system D 2 for System 2 density and gives the Pass Fail status for System 2 Row 3 column 2 lists the average count for System 2 and row 3 column 3 lists the D value for System 3 In row 4 the first column identifies the system M for Moisture system and gives the Pass Fail status for the Moisture system Row 4 column 2 lists the average count for Moisture and row 4 column 3 lists the D value for M OSE TACO E Using the drift test results screen record the System 1 and System 2 average counts under the respective Backscatter Depth for the calibration block upon whic
244. tatus for System 1 The third row identifies the system DriftB for System 2 and shows the percent drift and Pass Fail status for System 2 Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite 5 3 NOTE Ignore the Pass Fail status and percent drift values they are not relevant for this part of the procedure Using the drift test results screen record the System 1 and System 2 average counts under the respective Twenty Minute Count table for the calibration block upon which the backscatter count was taken AVG 15923 3669 DriftA 85 81 F DriftB 36 69 F View DRIFT data 7 Ifthe recalibration being performed is 2 block recalibration then proceed to step 11 Otherwise if this is a 3 block recalibration proceed to step 8 8 Place the gauge in the center of the mag aluminum calibration block Place the source rod in backscatter position making sure the handle clicks into the backscatter notch Press down gently on the end of the handle without touching the trigger to ensure that the handle is properly seated 9 Press the NO CE key The READY screen is displayed 10 Repeat steps 2 through 6 11 Place the gauge in the center of the aluminum calibration block Place the source rod in backscatter position making sure the handle clicks into the backscatter notch Press down gently on the end of the handle without touching the trigger to ensure that the handle is properly seated 12 Press the NO CE key The READY screen is displayed 1
245. te and instructs the user to click the Read Constants button Click the Read Constants button as directed The software now displays a message box that informs the user that during the data transfer the computer will not respond to user input keyboard mouse etc However the program will not lock up a timeout will occur after a predetermined amount of time and the user will be able to control the program again Click the OK button to continue with the data transfer 17 At this point the data is read from the EPROM and compared to the data that was sent to it If each byte compares favorably the program displays the message box shown in Figure 4 31 Click the OK button to return to the 4640 Calibration Main Menu The EPROM is now ready to use in the gauge Proceed to step 30 for instructions on installing the EPROM and resetting the gauge memory EPROM contains correct data i The data read from the EPROM matches the data written to it This EPROM may be used in gauge number 001705 Figure 4 31 EPROM Contains Correct Data Message 4 24 A TROYLER 18 If the data read from the EPROM does not compare exactly to the data sent to it the program displays the error message shown in Figure 4 32 As this message box states the EPROM that was just read should not be used in the gauge Click OK to return to the 4640 Calibration Main Menu Obtain a blank EPROM and return to step 1 EPROM data mismatch The data r
246. te control mode and the Trosler Calibration System cable with the 3450 converter attached click the Get Constants button to begin the transfer Oste TACO E Figure 3 11 Upload Data from Gauge to Computer Screen with Troxler Calibration Control System Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite 3 17 18 The software now displays a message box that informs the user that during the upload process the computer will be unresponsive to user input keyboard mouse etc However the program will not lock up a timeout will occur after a predetermined amount of time and the user will be able to control the program again Click the OK button to continue with the upload 19 The software prompts the user to perform a manual reset of the calibration buffer box as shown in Figure 3 12 If the calibration buffer box is not reset the gauge will not be able to communicate with the computer to put it in the proper mode Perform the reset operations as instructed then click the OK button A manual reset of the calibration buffer is required G Please depress the Start Reset button on the Calibration Buffer Module for approximately fifteen seconds After these fifteen seconds have elapsed release the button then press and immediately release this button one time Finally wait approximately ten seconds then click the OK button Figure 3 12 Calibration Buffer Box Manual Reset Prompt 20 The computer now sends
247. tep 11 A TROYLER A Read EPROM constants from the SHOOTER Figure 4 6 Read EPROM Constants from the Shooter First Screen A Read EPROM constants from the SHOOTER V 079r 1500N Y Figure 4 7 Read EPROM Constants from the Shooter Second Screen Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite 4 9 9 Ifthe computer cannot initiate contact with the EPROM programmer the program displays the error message box shown in Figure 4 8 after fifteen seconds Cannot communicate with SHOOTER amp The SHOOTER never acknowledged receiving the initiation character The calibration constants therefore cannot be read from the SHOOTER If you wish to reset the communication settings or check the hardware click the Yes button If you wish to abort this PROM burning operation entirely and return to the Main Menu click the No button Figure 4 8 Cannot Communicate with SHOOTER Error Message 10 To abort the EPROM programming process and return to the 4640 Calibration Main Menu click the No button To reset the communications settings click the Yes button The program prompts the user to manually reset the Shooter before continuing As prompted press the RESET button on the Shooter then click the OK button on the message box The program returns to step 5 11 If the program is able to read the calibration data from the EPROM a screen similar to Figure 4 9 is displayed This screen displays the calibration constants just re
248. ter the printout is complete click Next to return to the 4640 Calibration Main Menu The calibration constants have now been stored by the gauge and can be accessed when the other calibration data is entered into the program Proceed to the following section Entering Calibration Data Into the Calibration Program 4 12 A TROYLER ENTERING CALIBRATION DATA INTO THE CALIBRATION PROGRAM 1 From the 4640 Calibration Main Menu see Figure 4 1 on page 4 4 select the Manually enter data for a new calibration or recalibration option then click the Proceed button The software displays a Select the gauge model screen which prompts the user to select whether the gauge being calibrated is a Model 4640 A or 4640 B Select the 4640 A option button and click the Proceed button to go to the next step The software then displays a query message box that asks Is this a full calibration of a 4640 A gauge Since a recalibration of the Model 4640 A was just performed click the No button to continue to the next step If calibration constants have recently been read from a 4640 A EPROM the user may prefer to use these values rather than enter the required calibration constants manually If calibration constants read from an EPROM do not exist in the program the program proceeds to step 6 If calibration constants read from an EPROM do exist in the program then these constants are identified by a query message box similar to the one shown in
249. test is being conducted is NOT a 2 block calibration place the gauge on the mag aluminum block and proceed to step 28 gt If either condition a or b mentioned in the last sentence are NOT true then place the gauge on the aluminum block and proceed to step 28 gt Ifthe calibration block just measured was instead the aluminum block proceed to step 29 Repeat steps 21 through 24 For a Model 4640 B recalibration the thin layer measurement capabilities of the device must be checked in the QA testing phase Place the magnesium standard block for the gauge on top of the aluminum calibration block Place the gauge on the center of the magnesium standard block Place the source rod in backscatter position making sure the handle clicks into the backscatter notch Press down gently on the end of the handle without touching the trigger to ensure that the handle is properly seated From the READY screen press the START ENTER key and wait for the count to finish When the count is complete the gauge displays the measured density In the Thin Layer Measurement Accuracy Check portion of the Calibration Accuracy Check Form Part II there is a section for recording the density value measured on this block Read the Density value from the top line of the gauge display and record it in the appropriate location on the Calibration Accuracy Check Form 5 16 A TROYLER 33 When step 32 is complete and the density value has been recorded pres
250. that was just measured by the gauge Go to the Density Quality Test section of the Calibration Quality Assurance Accuracy Check Form to the table labeled Mg Refer to the row corresponding to the index rod position where the count in step 30 was taken Record the wet density value measured by the gauge in this row under the second column marked DENS The magnesium block has a density value assigned to it This value is printed in the file CcaNbas calsheet txt in the Density calibration count data section directly under the Magnes column heading This density value is in kilograms per cubic meter Multiply this value by 0 988 to obtain the magnesium soil equivalent density value for this block Compare the wet density value from step 37 to the magnesium soil equivalent density value computed in step 38 If these values differ by less than 16 kilograms per cubic meter 1 pcf then there is no need for a recount If however the values differ by more than 16 kilograms per cubic meter 1 pcf then this depth must be recalibrated Make note of the fact that this depth must be recalibrated However if this depth has been recalibrated more than twice and still will not pass the quality assurance test then the gauge must be checked for electrical or mechanical problems and the calibration must be terminated and repeated in its entirety after the repairs are completed If QA counts are required for other depths in the magnesium block then retur
251. the Calibration Program eesessseeseereeseseissrsrissresresresresrrssesrrssresresrese 4 13 Editing the Calibration Data es reisn iesse eere ri sceesees ba E EEE E A EK EE EREE E a sta 4 20 Programming the EPROM lt iant a A a ae n Bent aa 4 20 Performing the Quality Assurance Test cc ceecesccesscsseeeeeeeseeeseeeseecsaecsaecaecssecssecsseeeseceeeeaeeeaeesaeeeaeees 4 28 Archiving the Calibration and Printing the Calibration Sheets sseeseeeeeseeeseeeeesssresresresresressrrrrssresresrese 4 30 Calibration Procedure Outline and Checklist cee cee cceccsseeeseeeeseeeseesseecsaececeseesecseeeeseeseneseaeseaaeeaeeenaeenaees 4 31 4640 A Recalibration Data Sheets neriesi riei iea iE eed EEA ETE A EE A E 4 33 V 0t9t 1500N Y Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite 4 1 RECALIBRATION PROCEDURE INITIAL STABILITY 1 10 11 12 13 14 42 Select a bay for calibration The bay must contain the magnesium mag aluminum and aluminum calibration blocks Obtain a 4640 A Recalibration Data Sheet see page 4 33 for recording the calibration data Fill in the non count data that can be entered at this point Place the gauge s magnesium standard plate on the mag aluminum block Position the gauge on the magnesium standard in the position normally used for taking a standard count Turn the gauge on Leave this gauge on for at least twenty minutes to allow it to stabilize Press the sequence TY 3 1 6
252. the EP 1 Eprom Programmer Menu displays the message All data are prepared and ready to be sent to the EP 1 Click the Abort button to stop the process at this point The program returns to the Function Menu 20 The Intel Hex file that you will want to burn onto the EEPROM is C caNbas pout dat Using whatever device you choose burn this file onto a 2716 EEPROM 21 When the Intel Hex file is burned onto the EEPROM remove it from the programming device and proceed to step 16 MODEL 3430 For the Model 3430 gauge the calibration constants can be entered into the gauge by typing them into the scaler There is no need to use tables or to burn an EEPROM However in order to type in the calibration constants you must first obtain a listing of them 1 Open the file C caNbas calsheet txt The first page of this document contains the density calibration constants under the section labeled Density Performance Parameters and the moisture calibration constants under the section labeled Moisture Performance Parameters Since the Yes button was clicked when the Metric Calibration message box was displayed see steps 3 and 4 on page 2 14 this document lists the B 000 values and the F 000 value in metric units cubic meters per kilograms 2 26 A TROYLER 2 Print the file C caNbas calsheet txt You will probably have to change the formatting of the text in order to obtain a legible printout 3 Once the printout is complete press the
253. the Shooter The program displays a message box that asks Do you instead wish to use the Model EP 1 to read the EPROM gt To select the EP 1 as the EPROM programmer click the Yes button and proceed to step 13 gt To return to step 4 click No gt To return to the 4640 Calibration Main Menu click Cancel 13 If the user clicks the Yes button on the preceding message box the software displays a message box with instructions on configuring the EP 1 and EPROM to prepare for reading the EPROM Click the Quit button on this message box to abort this operation and return to the 4640 Calibration Main Menu or click Help for more information To proceed with the EPROM programming perform the tasks listed in the message box click the Next button and proceed to step 14 14 The software displays the screen shown in Figure 4 10 This screen allows the user to select the communications port to which the EP 1 is connected Select the appropriate communications port click the Select button and proceed to step 15 Note that the baud rate cannot be set the baud rate of the EP 1 is forced to be 38400 bps To return to the 4640 Calibration Main Menu click the Cancel button 15 If the user clicks the Select button in the previous step the screen changes as shown in Figure 4 11 The screen instructs the user to click the Read Constants button to transfer the constants from the EP 1 to the computer Click the Read Constants b
254. the following data for the gauge calibration When you have finished click Proceed or Quit to return to the Main Menu Gauge Model Gauge Serial Number l Calibration Bay Calibration Type 1 z 2 Block x Date of Calibration m Month Year Day al December x To 1399 z Background Counts Density Sys Density Sys 2 0 0 m Standard Counts Ree aor i Density Sys 1 Bulk density counts 20 min directly on calibration block Magnesium Aluminum L Syst Syst uit S pa om Sys2 Sys2 Next gt gt gt SSS Figure 4 17 First Calibration Data Entry Screen Two Block Calibration 9 Using the appropriate data from the 4640 A Recalibration Data Sheet fill in the required text boxes on this screen then click the Next button If any necessary values are omitted the program displays an error message box Click OK on this message box to return to the first data entry screen and enter the required values 10 If all of the required values are entered in step 9 then the second calibration data entry screen is displayed The form of this screen depends on two factors whether the user has elected to enter the calibration constants manually or use calibration constants downloaded from an EPROM and whether the calibration is a 2 block or 3 block calibration Since there are two factors and two i
255. there were no density inconsistencies to be addressed with this calibration then proceed to step 14 Otherwise proceed to step 4 Review the calibration inconsistency report generated during step 10 of the Computing Calibration Constants and Performance Parameters section Find the shallowest depth BS is shallowest 12 inches is deepest at which a density calibration inconsistency still needs to be addressed Place the gauge on the magnesium block with the source rod at the measurement position selected in step 4 Orient the gauge as described in the first section of this chapter Take a 4 minute count with the gauge Record the results in the first available blank line in the table in Part 2 of the Calibration Recount Form If this is a 3 block calibration proceed to step 8 Otherwise proceed to step 10 Place the gauge on the mag aluminum block with the source rod at the measurement position selected in step 4 Orient the gauge as described in the first section of this chapter Take a 4 minute count with the gauge Record the results in the first available blank line in the table in Part 2 of the Calibration Recount Form Place the gauge on the aluminum block with the source rod at the measurement position selected in step 4 Orient the gauge as described in the first section of this chapter Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite 2 19 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
256. through the system s RS 232 cable Part No B 109365 Please indicate your choice from the two options listed below then click the Select button Otherwise click the Quit button to return to the Main Menu Select Interface Type Model 4640 RS232 cable directly from Select C Through the Troxler Calibration Quit System Controller Box Figure 6 4 Gauge Computer Interface Selection Screen 9 The program displays a message box confirming the interface selection Click the OK button to continue S O i m m D for D R ow gt Cc eo gt e 10 The software now instructs the user on how to connect the gauge to the computer and configure the communications protocol as shown in Figure 6 5 gt Connect the gauge to the computer as directed select the desired Com port and baud rate from the dropdown lists and click Select to continue to step 11 To view more information about this process click Help To abort the process and return the program to the 4640 Calibration Main Menu click Quit Collect System Data from the gauge To load the calibration data from the gauge to the computer you will need the gauge itself and the R 232 interface cable for the Model 4640 Troxler Part No 104334 Once the cable is connected select the com port to which this cable is connected and the baud tate at which the data transfer will take place Once these settings are chosen cl
257. tion reports one for the customer the other for the lab files Of course the user may select any number of copies he or she wishes to pint gt If the user clicks the Cancel button the print dialog box disappears and the screen shown in Figure 4 24 is displayed gt If instead the user clicks the Print button the calibration sheets are printed and the screen shown in Figure 4 24 is displayed 8 Click the Return to Main Menu to return to the 4640 Calibration Main Menu The calibration process is now complete 4 30 A TROYLER CALIBRATION PROCEDURE OUTLINE AND CHECKLIST E m 0 oO m Turn on the gauge and allow it to power up and complete the self test Obtain a 4640 A Recalibration Data Sheet and fill in the information preceding the stat test information Press the sequence T 3 1 6 5 on the keypad to put the gauge in Calibration mode From Calibration ode initiate a stat test by pressing T 1 and following the instructions Run a successful stat test with the gauge and record the results Ensure that the standard count s fall within the Calibration Inspection Limits Take 20 minute counts with the gauge on each of the three metal blocks magnesium mag aluminum and aluminum These counts can only be obtained by running the gauge s stat test with the gauge in measurement position while directly on the block Record the resulting mean counts on the 4640 A Recalibration Data Sheet In the
258. to end this program Figure 6 1 4640 Calibration Main Menu Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite 6 3 7 6 4 Select the Read autocalibration data from a 4640B Gauge option then click the Proceed button The program displays a message box that notifies the user that the gauge must be available and ready for the data download gt Click the Cancel to return to the 4640 Calibration Main Menu gt Click the OK button to continue to step 5 The next screen that appears asks if the calibration data to be loaded to the computer is for a full calibration Since this is a recalibration rather than a full calibration click the NO button and proceed to step 6 As shown in Figure 6 2 the program asks if the calibration data to be loaded to the computer is for a 3 block calibration gt If the user has just performed a 3 block calibration click the Yes button and proceed to step 8 gt If instead the user has just performed a 2 block calibration click the NO button and go to step 7 gt To return to the 4640 Calibration Main Menu click the Cancel button Is this a 3 block recalibration xi Is the calibration that you are downloading to the computer a 3 block recalibration J No Cancel Figure 6 2 Recalibration Type Query If the user clicks NO on the preceding message box the message box shown in Figure 6 3 is displayed gt If the calibration just performed was a 2 block calibration click
259. trieved from the EPROM both as decimal and hexadecimal values Click the Print button to print these values as a backup in case the data or the EPROM becomes damaged After the printout is complete click Next to return to the 4640 Calibration Main Menu The calibration constants have now been stored by the gauge and can be accessed when the other calibration data is entered into the program Proceed to the Entering Calibration Data Into the Calibration Program section on page 4 13 A Hex constants contained in the EPROM The calibration constants both in decimal and hexadecimal formats are listed below for the EPROM just read To print these data click the Print button To return to the Main Menu click the Next button lel Es Hexadecimal Calibration Constants from 46404 EPROM 12 29 1999 Constant Value Al 14 07340792 Bl 0 00201577 Cl 9 18776129 AZ 3 53517149 BZ 0 01913873 cz2 0 17443703 All 1 13120688 l2 1 73427626 Al3 0 00101137 AZl 1 27151057 AZZ 1 06590086 AZ3 0 00379990 oo 7E oo oo 7F FF oo oo 7E oo oo 7E OE 84 09 03 04 2c ol ol 42 0l 0l F9 Hexadecimal Value CE 09 65 SF DD 6A 9C ED DE B 7A D2 4ll constants with units are expressed in imperial English Print Figure 4 9 Hex Constants Contained in the EPROM Display 4 10 A TROYLER 12 At this point the user has indicated that he or she does not wish to read the EPROM with
260. tter position making sure the handle clicks into the backscatter notch Press down gently on the end of the handle without touching the trigger to ensure that the handle is properly seated From the Ready mode press the START ENTER key and wait for the count to finish When the count is complete the gauge displays the measured density In the Thin Layer Measurement Accuracy Check portion of the Calibration Accuracy Check Form there is a section for recording the density value measured on this block Read the Density value from the top line of the gauge display and record it in the appropriate location on the Calibration Accuracy Check Form 4 28 A TROYLER 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 If the density value measured by the gauge in step 16 falls within the respective range specified on the Calibration Accuracy Check form then proceed to step 20 Otherwise a recount must be taken If a recount is needed proceed to step 18 Repeat step16 and record the measured density under the area reserved for the recounts Press the NO CE key on the gauge to return to the Ready mode If the density value measured by the gauge in step 18 falls within the respective range specified on the Calibration Accuracy Check Form then proceed to step 20 Otherwise the gauge has failed this portion of the thin layer QA test and will probably require recounts See your Supervisor Continue as follows
261. tware now displays a message box warning the user that simply printing the calibration sheets at this point does not mean that the data is being permanently archived The data can only be archived after the QA test has passed and the user has selected the Save and Print a Certified Calibration option from the 4640 Calibration Main Menu Click OK on this message box to proceed with the printout At the conclusion of the printout refer to the calibration sheet just printed and compare the results to the relevant quantities on the Calibration Inspection Limits for this gauge gt Ifthe gauge fails to meet any of these limits click the Return to Main Menu button and proceed to the following section Editing the Calibration Data to make the necessary recounts gt If however all of the associated quantities meet the Calibration Inspection Limits then proceed to the Calibration Quality Assurance section on page 5 14 EDITING THE CALIBRATION DATA The steps in this section are performed if there was a mathematical error in the calculation of the calibration constants or if the gauge failed one or more parts of the Quality Assurance Test 4 Retake the count or counts that caused the calibration to fail whichever evaluation it failed Instructions for collecting this count or counts are provided in the Bulk Density Calibration Counting section on page 5 3 From the 4640 Calibration Main Menu see Figure 5 1 on page 5 7 select the Edit da
262. ty These sheets can be displayed in Metric or Imperial English units by clicking the appropriate option button in the lower right hand portion of the screen A Review the current calibration sheets OF x The calibration sheets for gauge number 001705 calibrated on 12 03 1999 are listed below Scroll through to view the contents You may view either Metric or English printouts by selecting the corresponding button or you may print the results by clicking the Print button Troxler Model 4640 Calibration Report Page 1l of 4 Gauge model 4640 B Gauge serial number 001705 Reference standard counts System 1 07146 System Z 02110 Calibration Date 12 03 1999 Print Date 12 03 1999 Bay 046 Thin layer calibration count data Mag Mg Al Alum Std BG 1784 2180 2723 count System 1 15005 12913 10618 07146 ooo System Z 03884 02580 01717 02110 ooo gt gt System l lt lt gt gt System Z lt lt Display Calibration as Metric Print calibration sheets Return to Main Menu C English Figure 5 13 Review the Current Calibration Sheets Display Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite 5 13 28 29 30 The user must print the calibration sheets as the calibration constants listed on page 3 of the printout must be entered into the gauge during the Calibration Quality Assurance section below Click the Print calibration sheets button to print these sheets then proceed to step 29 The sof
263. uge computer interface Otherwise a 9 pin RS 232 null modem cable can be used to connect the gauge and computer The default setting for the gauge computer interface is the 9 pin RS 232 null modem cable This setting may be changed at any time from the Advanced Special Functions option on the 3450 Calibration Main Menu see Figure 3 1 on page 3 11 For more information refer to the Selecting the Gauge Computer Interface section on page 3 39 To download the calibration constants from the computer into the gauge please do the following 1 From the 3450 Calibration Main Menu see Figure 3 1 on page 3 11 select the Upload calibration constants to the gauge option and click the Proceed button 2 The software displays a message box warning the user that the gauge should contain software version 2 10 or higher If not the user may have difficulty correctly transferring calibration data Confirm that the software version is no older than indicated If not upgrade the software to the most recent version before continuing When ready click the OK button to proceed to the next step 3 The software now displays a message box showing the gauge serial number of the currently active calibration information stored on the computer The message box asks if the user to confirm that this is the correct data to load into the gauge gt If this is the correct gauge click the Yes button and proceed to step 4 gt Otherwise click the No butto
264. uge depends on which was displayed the last time a count was taken gt If the counts are listed the display will be similar to the following COUNTS DC 12883 2448 MC 47 Press ESC to Exit Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite 3 27 Oste TACO E 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 3 28 In the Magnesium block density measurements section of the Calibration Accuracy Form there is a table for recording these measurements Find the row that corresponds to the current index rod position of the gauge In the SYS 7 RC column record the System 1 density count the first number in the gauge display line beginning DC In the SYS 2 RC column record the System 2 density count the second number in the gauge display line beginning DC gt Ifinstead of counts the gauge display shows density and moisture values the display will be similar to the following In the Magnesium block density measurements section of the Calibration Accuracy Form there is a table for recording these measurements Find the row that corresponds to the current index rod position of the gauge In the second DENS column the rightmost column in the table record the Wet Density value The Wet Density value is shown on the gauge display in the third row after the heading WD Once step 37 is complete and the values on the gauge display have been recorded press either the up or down arrow key on the gauge If the gauge count
265. urce rod at its lowest position then proceed to step 16 However if there are deeper positions on the index rod that have not been measured in the current calibration block then place the gauge over the access hole in the current calibration block lower the source rod to the next deepest index rod position and proceed to step 13 P O g m Ca gt t ee m D m wn 13 If the gauge is a Model 3401 B or 3411 B face the scaler module and pull the gauge toward yourself in order to seat the source rod in firm contact with the side of the hole If the gauge is a Model 3430 or 3440 face the scaler module and gently slide the gauge to the right in order to seat the source rod in firm contact with the side of the hole 14 Start a 4 minute reading with the gauge SAFE POSITION Use for Storage and Standard Counts Ta INDEXER TRIGGER it aa BACKSCATTER POSITION Via Seno na eames 1 50 mm se ii 2 in SOURCE ROD gt 2 lt INDEX ROD DIRECT TRANSMISSION POSITIONS hh ae aoe f 300 mm Wiel er Matra So u 12 in lt n SS Figure 2 3 Gauge Source Rod Positions Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite 2 5 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 2 6 Once the reading has concluded record the density count in the appropriate location on the Calibration Data Recording Form on page 2 44 and
266. urn to the 4640 Calibration Main Menu or click Help for more information To proceed with the EPROM programming perform the tasks listed in the message box and click the Next button The software displays the Read EPROM constants from the SHOOTER screen as shown in Figure 4 6 This screen allows the user to select the communications port to which the Shooter is connected as well as the baud rate to which the Shooter has been set Confirm and change if necessary these settings and click the Select button The screen changes as shown in Figure 4 7 The screen now informs the user of the selected communication port and baud rate and instructs the user to click the Read Constants button to transfer the constants from the Shooter to the computer Click the Read Constants button as directed The software now displays a message box that informs the user that during the data transfer the computer will not respond to user input keyboard mouse etc However the program will not lock up a timeout will occur after a predetermined amount of time and the user will be able to control the program again Click the OK button to continue with the data transfer After the user clicks the OK button the EPROM programming process begins If a problem is encountered in initiating the communications between the computer and the EPROM programmer the program proceeds to step 9 If no such problem is encountered the program proceeds to s
267. ute the calibration constants 2 20 A TROYLER Manual Change the Current Calibration Gauge Model B440 Gauge Serial P1212 Bay i Calibration Date 03 17 2005 Density Background Counts 0 Moisture Background Counts 0 Rod Length fi 2 inches 300 mm Calibration Type 3 BLOCK Abart Interval Indexer Mode Manual Ve Press Continue when ready or Abort to quit P O i m Ww A o m D m 7 Figure 2 18 Sample Manually Change the Current Calibration Menu 1 Manual Change the Current Calibration Gauge Serial Number 21212 D Std Ct Depths Mag M A Lime SR Lime Gran Alun M P SR M P 2832 BS 1407 957 675 M Std Ct 2 4645 3055 1340 3 733 4 fans 2mm 1720 5 Mag M Ct 6 3788 2183 1206 18 7 8 2643 71403 736 M P M Ct 3 503 10 1672 827 420 11 12 fion 478 247 SAFE fo aaa NS Press Continue when ready or Abort to Quit Figure 2 19 Sample Manually Change Current Calibration Menu 2 Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite 2 21 ENTERING CALIBRATION CONSTANTS INTO THE GAUGE Each of the four gauge models that this chapter addresses Models 3401 B 3411 B 3430 and 3440 has a different way in which the calibration constants must be entered into the gauge Some of these models have multiple ways in which the constants can be entered into it as well This section will instruct the user in the most direct way to enter these calibration const
268. utton as directed and proceed to step 16 16 The software now displays a message box that informs the user that during the data transfer the computer will not respond to user input keyboard mouse etc However the program will not lock up a timeout will occur after a predetermined amount of time and the user will be able to control the program again Click the OK button to continue with the data transfer If there is no problem with reading the data from the EPROM the program collects the data and proceeds to step 19 If the program has a problem reading the EPROM then the program instead proceeds to step 17 A Read EPROM constants from the SHOOTER Bm x You have requested to read the calibration constants from a programmed 46404 EPROM First put the 27032 EPROM to read in the EP 1 socket and make sure that the device is turned on green light visible Then select the communications port to which the EP 1 is connected There is no need to set the Baud rate of the computer The default value is 38400 bps When these steps are complete click the Select button Pick the Com Port to be used Select Em zj Cancel V 079r 1500N Y Figure 4 10 Read EPROM Constants from the EP 1 First Display Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite 4 11 A Read EPROM constants from the SHOOTER olx Make sure that the EP 1 is connected to COM port 1 then click the Read Constants button to begin the transfer F
269. y will also indicate if the stat test passed or not If both systems pass the stat test then record the average counts for System 1 and System 2 as the bulk density counts or the 20 minute counts for the block that the gauge is currently on then proceed to step 8 Otherwise proceed to step 6 Take another stat test by repeating steps 3 and 4 If the gauge fails this second stat test check with your Supervisor If the gauge passes this second stat test then record the average counts for System 1 and System 2 as the bulk density counts or the 20 minute counts for the block that the gauge is currently on then proceed to step 8 If the gauge is currently on the magnesium block and the recalibration underway is a 3 block recalibration then move it to the mag aluminum block and proceed to step 2 Otherwise proceed to step 9 If the gauge is currently on the magnesium block and the recalibration underway is a 2 block recalibration then move it to the aluminum block and proceed to step 2 Otherwise proceed to step 10 If the gauge is currently on the mag aluminum block then move it to the aluminum block and proceed to step 2 Otherwise proceed to step 11 the following section Drift Test V 009r 1500N Y Troxler Legacy Calibration Suite 4 3 DRIFT TEST 44 Place the gauge s magnesium standard block on the center of the magnesium aluminum calibration block Position the gauge on the magnesium standard blo

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