Campbell Scientific DOT600 Roadbed Water Content Meter - Manual (Page 9)

DOT600 Roadbed Water Content Meter
4.2.1 Project Information
A 9-digit alphanumeric value can be entered to identify the project. The
current date is automatically set. The project information is written to the
measurement report (see Measurement Report section). Data can be displayed
in either Imperial or SI units.
4.2.2 Test ID Data
The elements of this submenu allow the user to enter information about a set of
measurements. Scroll to the element and press the Enter button to enter value.
The entered information will appear in the report. Abbreviations such as
“Matrl Type” are used because the number of characters used in a field is
limited.
Parameter Description
Tester
Enter name of person performing the measurements
Test # Enter a numeric test identifier
Material Type
(Matrl Type) Press Enter and scroll the pick list to select a soil type,
or select “custom” for custom material. The sandy
loam calibration has been found to work for most
typical soils
Station (X-Coor)
Offset (Y-Coor)
Depth (Z-Coor) Enter value to identify sample location(s) in X, Y and
Z coordinates
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