InstroTek SMART-MC Datasheet

SMART-MCTM
Installation & Quick Start
Guide
919.875.8371
Raleigh, North Carolina
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MENU
The following functions are available under the MENU key. Press
the Number Key which corresponds to the Menu Option you
wish to access.
1- Stat Test – Tests the electronic stability of the gauge.
2- Drift Test – Tests for electronic drift.
3- Recall – Allows the user to retrieve the most recent gauge test results.
4- Auto-Depth – Enable/Disable the Auto-Depth feature. Calibrate the
Auto-Depth feature.
5- Oset – This mode provides three dierent oset functions, Moisture,
Density and Trench correction. Use this function to oset factory calibration
readings or correct for trench wall inuence in the eld. Use the DOWN for (-),
UP for (+).
6- Diagnostic Tests– Measure battery voltage, measure high voltage, measure
temperature, reset memory, clears all data from the gauge. This function is for
Advanced Technicians Only.
7- Review Standard Counts– View the last 30 STD Counts and date collected.
8- Language - Select English or Spanish.
9- Standard Mode – Select Average Standard Mode or Decay Mode.
10- Auto Scroll – Helps users during recording of data in the eld. The test
screens automatically scroll every 5 seconds.
11- Set Units – Allows the user to change units between lb/ft3, kg/m3, and
g/cc.
12- LCD light – Allows easy viewing of data and keypad during night work.
13- Serial Number – Allows entry of the gauge serial number.
14- Date/Time – Set the current date and time.
15- Buzzer / Alarm – Enable or disable the Buzzer alarm feature.
16- Special Calibration – Allows adjustment of calibration constants for local
or special materials.
17- Thinlayer Mode – Allows the gauge to be used on thin layer asphalt over
soil or aggregate bases. Use BS or AC depths for asphalt on asphalt overlays.
18- Calibration Constants – Allows entry and storage of calibration constants
used for determination of material density and moisture. This function is for
Authorized Users Only. Note: When entering the MC1DRP moisture constants into
the SMART-MC, change the sign on moisture B value from negative to positive.

1 - Remove the four allen screws on the electronic
stack assembly.
2 - Disconnect the harness (cables) from the
electronic stack assembly.
3 - Plug the harness (cables) into the new SMART-MC
Board.
4 - Place the new SMART-MC Board onto the gauge.
5 - Replace the four screws removed in the first step.
6 - Installation is complete.
7 - Charge the gauge for four hours.
8 - Input Calibration Constants.*
9 - Take a new STD count and start using the gauge.
* When entering the MC1DRP moisture constants into the SMART-MC, change the sign on moisture B value from
negative to positive. Download the MC-3 Elite Manual from www.instrotek.com/downloads
MC-3
Connection
MC-1
Connection
SMART-MCTM
The following instructions are intended to aid the user in the operations of the
SMART-MC functions. Please read the MC-3 Elite manual before operating this gauge.
The manual may be downloaded at www.instrotek.com/downloads.
Use this key to power on the gauge. When the gauge is on, use this key to
answer YES to questions asked during the operation of the gauge.
Use this key to access the Project storage. Auto-Store may be enabled or
disabled. Projects may be created, selected, reviewed, deleted, or sent to a
printer or USB drive. Use the UP or DOWN button to advance through the
letters assigned to the button.
Use this key to adjust the measurement count time. The time of
measurement options are: 15-seconds, 30-seconds, 1-minute, and
4-minutes. Press the TIME key, use UP and DOWN to change, and follow
the screen prompts to select the time. Press the YES key to return to the
<READY> screen.
Use this key to enter your laboratory measured density values such as
Marshall, Proctor, or Maximum density in the Gauge. Use the Number keys
to input the desired values. Press the ENTER key after completing the entry
to accept the input value. The gauge uses this value to calculate %PR for
soil and aggregate or %MA for asphalt. %MA is dened as the calculated
percentage of the gauge density value relative to the value of maximum
density entered by the operator. It can also be used for determination of
%Compaction. The most recently added entry is stored in the gauge.
Use this key to power o the gauge. When the gauge is on, use this key to
answer NO to questions asked during the operation of the gauge.
Use this key to take a Daily Reference Standard Count. Place your gauge on
top of the polyethylene reference block on top of a solid surface (soil,
asphalt, or concrete) press this key and follow gauge prompts. A new
standard count is accumulated and is used in the gauge calculations until
another reference standard count is collected. Powering o the gauge will
not erase the most recent standard count.
ON
YES
OFF
NO
STD
TIME
PROJECT
PRINT
MA
PR
Press this key to manually store a measurement into a project after a
measurement is completed
STORE
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SMART-MCTM
Installation Instructions