Manual cpn mc-3

CPN – INSTROTEK, INC. 4057 Port Chicago Highw ay Suite 100 Concord, CA 94520 USA TEL: (925) 363-9770 FAX: (925) 363-9385 Website: w w w .instrotek.com

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CAUTION
CPN nuclear gauges contain sealed sources of radioactive material for measuring the density and moisture of construction materials. It is important that you read this operating manual prior to using any nuclear gauge.Prior to using any nuclear gauge, all gauge operators must receive radiation safety and gauge use training from a nuclear gauge manufacturer, or another qualif ied t r ainer . All gauge operators must use nuclear gauges in compliance with the regulations of their state or federal radiation control agency, as well as the conditions of the radioactive material license issued to each company oragenc y pos s es s ing nuc lear gauges .

CPN -InstroTek 4057 Port Chicago Highway, Suite 100 Concord, CA 94520 USA Tel: 925-363-9770 Fax: 925-363-9385

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Table of Contents
Section 1 - General Information
Product Description ....................................................................................................... 1 CPN MC-3 PORTAPROBE® Features......................................................................... 2 Functional Description................................................................................................... 3 Standard Equipment ..................................................................................................... 4 Specifications................................................................................................................ 6 Dimensions/Shipping W eights............................................................................ 6 Performance ....................................................................................................... 6 Electrical ............................................................................................................. 7Environmental .................................................................................................... 7 Radiological ........................................................................................................ 7 Definitions ..................................................................................................................... 8 CPN MC-3 PORTAPROBE®Inspection ....................................................................... 9

Section 2 - Operation
Learning to Use the CPN MC-3 .................................................................................. 11 Keyboard Functions .................................................................................................... 13 ® Configuring PORTAPROBE for Measurements........................................................ 16 Standard Counts ......................................................................................................... 20 Taking a Test .............................................................................................................. 22 Units of Measurement................................................................................................. 23 Calibration ................................................................................................................... 24 Edit Coefficients ............................................................................................... 24 Self Calibration................................................................................................. 26 Data Logging ............................................................................................................... 28 Storing Test Results ......................................................................................... 28 Reviewing Test Results .................................................................................... 29 Operation Summary...