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3 compress sample and measure water content – Campbell Scientific DOT600 Roadbed Water Content Meter User Manual

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DOT600 Roadbed Water Content Meter

Select Measurement, select Weigh Sample. The display will shift to the
Make Measurement menu.

When the weighing process is complete the net sample weight is displayed next
to Weight (g), and the process step will read “weigh”. If an accurate weight
measurement is not made within 9 seconds, a “wind error” message will appear
on the screen and the weighing process will need to be started again.

5.3 Compress Sample and Measure Water Content

Place the filled and weighed sample chamber base over the pins with the
indices aligned. The base should rest flat against the surface. Make sure there
is no soil under sample chamber, which could affect volume accuracy.

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