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Data Management
The following data is recorded by the SCS2: Compaction
Start Date/Time, compaction time in minutes and seconds,
job number, lift number, machine type, and completion
status. The only data the user defines is new hole or new
lift. Using the appropriate New Hole/New Lift setting is
important for managing data. The user may need to toggle
this setting if it does not describe the correct compaction
process. The SCS2 defaults to “NEW HOLE” when it is
turned on.
Example of Data Management
The following example will describe the proper way to use
the SCS2 to record the data for two holes that will require
two lifts each to be completely backfilled. This example
does not describe all of the steps required to operate the
SCS2. See the “Monitoring Compaction” section for
complete instructions.
• As the first lift of the first hole is being compacted the
SCS2 should be powered on and the “NEW HOLE” light
should be toggled “on” to signify the first lift of a hole.
After the first lift is completed the data is saved as Hole
#1, Lift #1.
• The second lift is added to the first hole and compaction
is started. After the SCS2 is powered on, the “NEW
LIFT” light should be toggled on. The data for this lift will
be saved as Hole #1, Lift #2.
• As the compaction of the first lift of the second hole is
started the SCS2 should be powered on and the “NEW
HOLE” indicator lit. The data from this lift will be
recorded as Hole #2, Lift #1.
Error Lights and Troubleshooting
The STOP light will blink when the meter encounters an
error. The SCS2 will stop all functions when displaying the
error code. The error codes are represented by additional
lights flashing in unison with the STOP light. The errors and
possible solutions are described in Table 1.
Data Location - Key vs. Meter
Compaction data can be stored in the SCS2’s internal
memory or on data keys. The memory in the SCS2 allows
about 90 records to be stored. The capacity of the key is
about 200 records. The SCS2 functions the same
regardless of where the data is stored.
• To use the key to store the data, insert the key into the
SCS2 before monitoring the first compaction. Follow the
instructions in the “Monitoring Compaction” section on
page 5.
• To use the SCS2 to store the data, do not insert a data
key. Follow the instructions in the “Monitoring
Compaction” section on page 5.
Memory Used
The SCS2 can display the amount of memory being used by
compaction data.
Note: To display the memory used on a data key, insert
the key into the meter before following the steps
below. To check the amount of internal memory
being used, make sure a data key is not inserted
into the meter.
1. Make sure the SCS2 is off and a sensor is not
plugged in the top of the meter.
2. Turn the meter on. The STOP and READY lights will
flash, signaling a sensor error.
3. Press and hold the “POWER” button until the
MEMORY light comes on.
Flashing Light* Error Possible Solution
Data Transferred Light Error reading/writing data key
Rotate key to fully locked
position
Use a different data key
Memory Light (slow flashing)
No additional data can be
recorded Transfer data from meter to key
Use a different data key
Memory Light (quickly flashing)
Key has insufficient capacity to
store the data from the meter Use a data key with more
capacity
Ready Light No signal from sensor
Plug in sensor
Replace sensor
Stop Light Only Low battery Replace batteries
*The STOP light will also be flashing
Table 1 - Error Lights