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  • Page 1 Quick Start Guide Full Manual available online at www.transtechsys.com/pdf/PQI380Manual.pdf...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Contents Charging Batteries Starting the Software GPS Setup Control Menu Unit Settings Data Logging Mix Details Edit Mix Stone Size Depth MTD (Max Theoretical Density) Operator Accepting Mix Change Project Details Edit Project Reading Modes Offset Reading Mode (Detailed) Single Mode Average Mode Continuous Mode...

  • Page 3: Contents

    Contents Fold open compartment contents Charger AC Cord DC Cord CD Manual Handle Slot for PQI 380 and Standardization Plate Case PQI380 CD Manual Standardization Plate DC Cord AC Cord Charger Handle...

  • Page 4: Charging Batteries

    Charging Batteries 1. Turn the PQI 380 unit OFF. 2. Connect the charger to the charger connector located on the back of the PQI 380. 3. Plug the charger into a standard AC outlet. 4. The red indicator lamp will turn green to indicate that the batteries are charged.

  • Page 5: Starting The Software

    Starting the Software Pressing the ON button will power on the PQI 380. After a few seconds the TransTech splash screen will appear followed by the Main Menu screen. The Main Menu screen will display five options, Start PQI380, GPS Control, Calculator, Contact TransTech and Update Software.

  • Page 6: Gps Setup

    GPS Setup From the Main Menu, press GPS CONTROL. GPS status can be toggled ON or OFF. When enabled the satellite dish icon on the status bar at the bottom of the display turns from red to green. GPS formatting can also be toggled from the Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) grid to Latitude/Longitude (LAT-LON).

  • Page 7: Control Menu

    Control Menu From the Main Menu, press Start PQI 380 to enter the Control Menu. From this menu, you will select units, enable data logging, enter mix information and select a measurement mode. As a quick start, the option is yours whether to input project details if data logging is enabled or just...

  • Page 8: Unit Settings

    Unit Settings From the Control Menu, press Units. Density, Temperature, Depth, Stone Size and % Compaction can be toggled independently between system international (SI “metric”) and U.S. customary units. For example, you can set the density to lb/ft while temperature is set to celsius, depth is set to inches while stone size is set for millimeters.

  • Page 9: Data Logging

    Data Logging From the Control Menu, press Data Logging. If you wish to save your data, you must enable the data logging feature by toggling the button to ON. The floppy disk icon on the status bar will turn from red to green when data logging is enabled.

  • Page 10: Mix Details

    Mix Details From the Control Menu, press Mix. The PQI 380 will store twenty detailed mixes. The mix highlighted in green on the left is displayed in detail on the right. To edit the details of this mix, press Edit Mix.

  • Page 11: Edit Mix

    Edit Mix Mix Name There are six black buttons labeled Mix, Stone Size, Depth, MTD, Offset, and Operator. By pressing one of these black labeled buttons, you will enter the screen that allows you to store the information described by the button.

  • Page 12: Stone Size

    Edit Mix Stone Size Press Stone Size. There are five options of aggregate sizes listed in millimeters (inches). If, however, you do not see your specific stone size listed choose the closest stone size available. For example, if your mix has an aggregate size of 20mm (0.79in), select 16mm - 23mm (0.63 - 0.91).

  • Page 13: Depth

    Edit Mix Depth Press Depth. Enter the depth of the asphalt mat on the numeric keypad in the units you previously selected for the depth. Once the correct value has been entered, press Accept. An out of range Warning will display for depths entered outside of 0.75in - 6.0in (19.05mm - 152.4mm) the following range:...

  • Page 14: Mtd (Max Theoretical Density)

    Edit Mix MTD (Max Theoretical Density) Press MTD. Enter the Maximum Theoretical Density (MTD) of the mix on the numeric keypad in the units you previously selected. The MTD is provided from the asphalt mix designer and is a key value in determining the percent compaction.
  • Page 15 Offset Edit Mix The offset for this material can be adjusted at a later time. Measurements taken prior to adjusting the offset will not include the offset. You will need to take a measurement to determine the offset. The offset feature will be revisited later in the calibration section of this document.

  • Page 16: Operator

    Edit Mix Operator Press Operator. Enter your name as the operator of the gauge, press Enter. The gauge will return to the edit mix screen. Verify all mix information on this screen. Once you have verified the results of the mix, press Exit to save the mix.

  • Page 17: Accepting Mix Change

    Edit Mix After exiting the Edit Mix screen, the gauge will return to the Mix Details screen. Here you may use the green up or down arrows to select a new mix for editing or change an existing mix. The green highlighted mix is the CURRENT MIX that the gauge will use when taking readings.

  • Page 18: Project Details

    Project Details If you wish to save data and you have data logging enabled, press Project, otherwise skip to Reading Modes. The PQI 380 will store ten detailed projects. The project details screen will resemble the mix details screen such that you are able to select your project using the up and down arrows.

  • Page 19: Edit Project

    Edit Project There are four black buttons labeled Project, Location, Location and Contact. By pressing one of these black labeled buttons, you will enter the screen that allows you to store information for that project. For example, press Project, the keyboard will open allowing you to change the default name.
  • Page 20 Edit Project If you took readings with data logging enabled but did not set up a project, data will store on the default project name (ex. Project1). Always take note of the project and mix names displayed on your reading mode screens. 1-800-724-6306 •...

  • Page 21: Reading Modes

    Reading Modes Detailed instructions on page 28 From the Control Menu, press Modes. There are four reading modes (Single, Average, Continuous and Segregation). Continuous and segregation modes will not save data. Single and average modes will save data when data logging is enabled. Press the button of the mode you would like to use.

  • Page 22: Offset

    Offset Prior to cores being taken, you may want to adjust the PQI 380 to the asphalt mat. After choosing the continuous or single reading mode as described on the previous page, from the Control Menu, press Measure. Take note and verify the mix and project names.
  • Page 23 Offset If data logging is enabled, the PQI 380 will display Accept and Reject buttons for that reading. Once accepted, the Enter Location screen will load which will allow specific information to be stored for that reading. Press Accept to immediately bypass this screen or when you have finished entering information for that reading.
  • Page 24 Press Edit Mix then press Offset. Using the value of the density you previously measured, compare that to the value of density desired. Once the numeric difference is calculated, determine whether the PQI 380 is reading too high or too low. For example, if the PQI reads 155lb/ft...
  • Page 25 Offset Press PQI is reading too High or Low depending on your situation. For our example, we are going to press PQI is reading too HIGH. The next screen will contain a numeric keypad as well as the values for the mix name and the current offset for that mix.
  • Page 26 Offset The adjusted value and new offset will be the same if the current offset was originally zero. If the current offset had been -1 and the adjusted value 5, then the new offset would be -6 for a PQI that was reading too high.
  • Page 27 Offset The offset for each mix can be adjusted at any time. Readings taken prior to a specific adjustment will not reflect that adjustment. Data files will record each offset used to calculate density for each reading.

  • Page 28: Reading Mode (Detailed)

    Reading Modes Detailed To change reading modes, from the Control Menu, press Modes. Select the reading mode you would like to use, then press Control Menu. From the Control Menu, press Measure to begin taking readings. The heading of the screen will display the active mode (Single, Average, Continuous, Segregation).

  • Page 29: Single Mode

    Reading Modes Single Single Reading Mode - Press Measure. If data logging is disabled, the gauge will display the results of the first reading and await another.
  • Page 30 Reading Modes Single If data logging is enabled, the gauge will display Accept and Reject buttons for that reading. Once accepted, the Enter Location screen will load which will allow specific information to be stored for that reading. Press Accept to immediately bypass this screen or when you have finished entering information for that reading.

  • Page 31: Average Mode

    Reading Modes Average Average Reading Mode - The five average readings are taken in a clover leaf format. The gauge will highlight the reading number as well as the position of the gauge. Once the gauge is positioned on a flat surface, press 1.
  • Page 32 Reading Modes Average After the fifth reading the PQI 380 will display the five individual readings under density summary along with the average of the compaction, density and temperature. If data logging is enabled, the gauge will display Accept and Reject buttons for that reading. Once accepted, the Enter Location screen will load which will allow specific information to be stored for that reading.
  • Page 33 Reading Modes Average The PQI 380 will not store individual readings in average mode, only the average of all five readings will be stored. If individual readings are needed, this will be the last time the screen will display them. If data logging is disabled the gauge displays the average and awaits the...

  • Page 34: Continuous Mode

    Reading Modes Continuous Continuous Reading Mode - Press Measure. Data will NOT store for this mode. Continuous mode will continuously display and update the Compaction, Density and Temperature until the STOP button is pressed. 1-800-724-6306 • www.transtechsys.com...

  • Page 35: Segregation Mode

    Reading Modes Segregation Segregation Reading Mode - Press Measure. Data will NOT store for this mode. This mode mimics the PQI 300, where two readings (A and B) are taken for each location. For every reading taken the option to Accept or Reject will be given.
  • Page 36 Reading Modes Segregation After the last pair of readings has been taken, press Calculate. The gauge will display % Compaction, Density and Temperature for the lowest, highest and mean readings. 1-800-724-6306 • www.transtechsys.com...

  • Page 37: Data Management

    Once confirmed and deleted, you will no longer be able to retrieve the measurement data. Printing a Project File - Plug in your TransTech printer, use the up and down arrows to scroll, highlight the desired project and press Print.

  • Page 38: Replacement Parts

    Replacement Parts To order parts call the TransTech service department at 1-800-724-6306 7500-0320 PQI 380 AC Charger 7500-0292 PQI 380 DC Vehicle Charger 7500-0235 PQI 380 Extension Handle Kit 1400-0028 PQI 380 StrongHold Carry Case 8000-0063 PQI 380 Generation 1...
  • Page 39 Replacement Parts To order parts call the TransTech service department at 1-800-724-6306 7500-0356 PQI 380 Generation 2 Battery 7000-0336 PQI 380 Generation 2 Replacement Battery Door 2100-0159 PQI 380 Charging Port Dust Cap...
  • Page 40 900 Albany Shaker Road, Suite 2 Latham, NY 12110 Phone: 518-370-5558 Toll Free: 1-800-724-6306 Fax: 518-370-5538 Email: inquiries@transtechsys.com Web: www.transtechsys.com Toll Free: TransTech.Systems.Inc01 Follow us on Ver. 1.4 03/2019...

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