Transtech PQI 380 Quick Start Manual

Quick Start Guide

Full Manual available online at

www.transtechsys.com/pdf/PQI380Manual.pdf

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Table of Contents

Contents 3
Charging Batteries 4
Starting the Software 5
GPS Setup 6
Control Menu 7
Unit Settings 8
Data Logging 9
Mix Details 10
Edit Mix 11
Stone Size 12
Depth 13
MTD (Max Theoretical Density) 14
Operator 16
Accepting Mix Change 17
Project Details 18
Edit Project 19
Reading Modes 21

O󰀨set      22

Reading Mode (Detailed) 28
Single Mode 29
Average Mode 31
Continuous Mode 34
Segregation Mode 35
Data Management 37
Replacement Parts 38

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Contents

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compartment

contents

Charger
AC Cord
DC Cord

CD Manual

Handle

Slot for
PQI 380 and
Standardization
Plate

Case

PQI380

DC Cord

Handle

CD Manual

Standardization
Plate

AC Cord

Charger

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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. (approx. 4hrs)

5. Unplug the charger from the power source before disconnecting the
charger from the PQI 380.

Battery Care Tips

• Whenever uncertain about the battery charge level or condition,
recharge it

• The battery will self-discharge and should NOT be left uncharged for
more than 30 days

• An occasional complete discharge followed by a full recharge is
recommended

• NEVER drop the battery as this can damage the internals

• DO NOT store in freezer or expose to extreme heat

• Battery should be fully charged before use

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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 ve options, Start PQI380,
GPS Control, Calculator, Contact TransTech and Update Software.

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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). Initially the
display will read Sats 0 for both formats until connections have been

made. The below example shows a connection to ve satellites (Sats 5).

GPS locations will appear on the bottom left corner of all reading mode
screens and will store with each reading when data logging is enabled.
Press Main Menu to return to the Main Menu.

GPS Enabled GPS Disabled

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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
begin taking readings.

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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/ft3 while temperature is set to celsius, depth is set to

inches while stone size is set for millimeters.

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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 oppy disk icon on the status bar will turn from red to green when

data logging is enabled. In the example below data logging is enabled.

Data will not save for continuous or segregation reading modes.

Data stored includes all project and mix details, as well as the compaction,
density, temperature and date and time of each reading. If the GPS is
enabled and it is connected to satellites, the location in the format chosen
as well as GPS date and GPS time for each reading will also be recorded.
Press Control Menu on the status bar to return to the Control Menu.

Data Logging
Enabled

Data Logging
Disabled

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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.

Note: Readings taken prior to accurately setting up the mix details
will result in incorrect density and compaction results.

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Edit Mix

There are six black buttons labeled Mix, Stone Size, Depth, MTD, O󰀨set,
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. For example, press Mix, the keyboard will open allowing you to
change the default mix name. Press Clear if you would like to start over
with a new name. Press Shift to toggle from lowercase to uppercase
letters. Once editing has been completed press Enter.

Mix Name

Fine

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Edit Mix

Press Stone Size. There are ve options of aggregate sizes listed in

millimeters (inches). If, however, you do not see your specic 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). Press Accept after you made your selection.

Stone Size

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