Measurement (U.S. Customary Units)
Direct Transmission Density (6")
15 sec
1 min
4 min
Precision at 120 pcf
±0.42 pcf
±0.21 pcf
±0.11 pcf
Composition error at 120 pcf
±1.25 pcf
±1.25 pcf
±1.25 pcf
Surface error (0.05", 100% Void)
-1.1 pcf
-1.1 pcf
-1.1 pcf
Backscatter (98%) (4")
15 sec
1 min
4 min
Precision at 120 pcf
±1.00 pcf
±0.50 pcf
±0.25 pcf
Composition error at 120 pcf
±2.50 pcf
±2.50 pcf
±2.50 pcf
Surface error (0.05", 100% Void)
-4.7 pcf
-4.7 pcf
-4.7 pcf
Moisture at 15 pcf
15 sec
1 min
4 min
Precision at 15 pcf
±0.64 pcf
±0.32 pcf
±0.16 pcf

Surface error (0.05", 100% Void)
Depth of measurement @ 15 pcf (8.45")

-1.12 pcf
-1.12 pcf
-1.12 pcf
Measurement (S.I. Units)
Direct Transmission Density-150mm
15 sec
1 min
4 min
Precision at 2000 kg/m3
±6.8 kg/m3
±3.4 kg/m3
±1.7 kg/m3
Composition error at 2000 kg/m3
±20.0 kg/m3
±20.0 kg/m3
±20.0 kg/m3
Surface error (1.25mm, 100% Void)
-17.0 kg/m3
-17.0 kg/m3
-17.0 kg/m3
Backscatter (98%) (100mm)
15 sec
1 min
4 min
Precision at 2000 kg/m3
±16.0 kg/m3
±8.0 kg/m3
±4.0 kg/m3
Composition error at 2000 kg/m3
±40.0 kg/m3
±40.0 kg/m3
±40.0 kg/m3
Surface error (1.25mm, 100% Void)
-75.0 kg/m3
-75.0 kg/m3
-75.0 kg/m3
Moisture
15 sec
1 min
4 min
Precision at 250 kg/m3
±10.3 kg/m3
±5.1 kg/m3
±2.6 kg/m3

Surface error (1.25mm, 100% Void)
Meas. Depth @ 250 kg/m3 - 212.5mm

-18.0 kg/m3
-18.0 kg/m3
-18.0 kg/m3
Calibration
Accuracy of Density Standards ±0.2%
Accuracy of Moisture Standards ±2.0%
Calibration Range 70-170 pcf (1100-2700 kg/m3) Density
0-40 pcf (0-640 kg/m3) Moisture
Radiological
Gamma Source 8 mCi ±10% Cs-137
Neutron Source

60 uCi ±10% Cf-252 or
40 mCi ±10% Am-241:Be

Source Housing Stainless Steel Encapsulation
Shielding
Tungsten, lead and cadmium
Surface Dose Rates
20.5 mrem/hr max., neutron and gamma
Source Rod Material
Stainless Steel
Shipping Case
DOT 7A, Type A
Sealed Source Approved for Domestic and
International Shipments
Special Form
Electrical
Time Accuracy and Stability 0.005%, 0.0002% / °C
Power Supply Stability

0.01% / °C

Stored Power 30 watt hours
Battery Recharge Time
14-16 hours (automatic cutoff)
Charger
110/220 V ac, 50-60 Hz or 12-14 V dc
Readout
4 x 16 alpha-numeric liquid crystal display
Notes:
Gauge returns to Gauge Ready (power saving mode) after two minutes of inactivity, except in standard, stat test, drift test, and in nomograph programs when a 30-minute delay is provided. After 5 hours of inactivity, gauge performs complete power shut-down.

Battery packs are fully protected against overcharge and overdischarge.
Remaining battery voltage is indicated on the display.

Emergency Use - Capable of operation with D size alkaline batteries.
Mechanical
Case High Impact Plastic
29.5 L x 14 W x 17 T in.
Vibration Test 0.1 in. (2.5 mm) @ 12.5 hz
Drop Test 300 mm on 25 mm diameter steel ball
Operating Temp: Ambient: 14 to 158°F (-10 to 70°C)
Surface: 350°F (175°C)
Storage Temp. -70 to 185°F (-55 to 85°C)
Gauge Size (no handles) 14.8 x 9.1 x 7.2 in.
(376 x 231 x 183 mm)
Gauge Height (with handles) 12": 23.25 in. (591 mm)
8": 19.25 in. (489 mm)
Weight 29 lbs. (13.2 kg)
Shipping Weight 90 lbs. (40.8 kgs) w/case
Available Models

8" or 12" index rod with 1" or 2" increments
(200 or 300 mm index rod with 25 or 50 mm increments)

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Model 3440: Specifications

Model 3440 Specifications