The Electrical Density Gauge (EDG) is a non-nuclear energy device used to determine the moisture and density of compacted soils used in roadbeds and foundations.
EDH is a portable, battery-powered device that does not require the safety and regulatory requirements associated with nuclear devices and can be used anywhere.
Easy-to-use, the EDG can be used as a construction aid to monitor day-to-day compaction operations by providing performance and measurement results highly comparable to those achieved with traditional methods, including the nuclear gauge and/ or a sand-cone and oven moisture test combination.
Its user-friendly, step-by-step menu guides the user through each step of the testing procedure and cautions the user when values do not correspond to established curves for the material being tested.
General Features:
• Color touch screen
• More accurate data
• New GPS function (Optional)
• USB connection, more convenient for data transmission and software upgrading later
Electrical Density Gauge (EDG) is Supplied complete with;
• Hammer
• EDG Console/Computer
• Dart Template
• Soil Darts
• Temperature Probe
• Electric Soil Measurement
• Sensor and Cables/Clips for Soil Measurement Sensor.
Operationel Features:
• 7-inch TFT touchscreen
• GPS status, battery voltage, low battery, and date and time indicators
• Storage of 200 projects with details
• Storage of 48 sets of soil models. • Material Name, Description, Maximum Dry Density, Opt. Moisture, Dry Density Balance, % Moisture Balance, Greater than 3%, Greater than 3/4%, % Gravel, % Sand, % Fine, PL, LL, Cu, and Cc.
• Ability to store all measurements
• Easy download of data to be exported to Excel
• When activated, displays latitude and longitude positions, the number of satellites the indicator is connected to, and also the UTC date and time, also available in UTM format.
• Data Saving and storage of GPS information with each measurement when GPS feature is enabled (Status Bar Icon).
• One-touch installation of new software using a USB memory stick
• Quick access, download, or delete of project data. • Date & Time Setting: Quick time and date setting in MM/DD/YY and DD/MM/YY formats.
• Changeable settings for Density (kg/m3, lb/ft3), Temperature (°C, °F)
While in the instrument cluster, a quick one-touch measurement ensures the instrument cluster remains in the correct operating mode. • Diagnostic screen for Factory Support assistance
• Calculation of % Compression
Software:
EDG Software offers a complete solution for acquiring, storing, and presenting work and soil model data. EDG Software works with Microsoft Excel to present test data in easy-to-read Excel workbook format files that can be directly evaluated with Microsoft Excel or sent to any computer using Microsoft Excel. Works can be grouped together within projects for organization and reporting.
Software Features:
• Communicate with all your EDG indicators.
• Download Work Data.
• Create customized reports from downloaded work data.
• Download Soil Model Data.
• Create reports from downloaded soil model data.
• Upload soil models to any EDG.
• Input controller data for use in work or soil model data. • Time/Date, GPS stamps for each test.
Measurement Mode:
• Saves the average of 4 readings along with location, date, and time values. Has a memory capacity for thousands of readings.
• Wet and Dry Density, % Compaction, % Moisture functions are available.
Soil Characteristics:
• Designed to work on standard soils used in construction projects.
• Requires data entry according to standards:
1-) Liquid limit, plastic limit, and plasticity index of soils according to standard test method (ASTM D4318)
2-) Grain size distribution (ASTM D422)
3-) Proctor test (ASTM D698 and D1557)
Measurement Features:
• Detection Area: 9.5 inch (24.1 cm) square. The dart template provides optimum measurement in fine and coarse material types. A larger detection area can be obtained by customizing the dart and dart template.
• Measurement Depth: Standard dart is 15 cm, and 30, 50, and 80 cm darts are customizable.
• Measurement Display: Dry Density, % Compression, % Moisture, GPS Data, Material Information, and Project Name
• Accuracy: Accuracy can reach ±1% except for foldable loess measurement. (Foldable loess measurement accuracy is ±3%.)
