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allows the operator to select and run any of the
individual tests.
CAUTION
Pre-trip inspection should not be per-
formed with critical temperature cargoes in
the container.
CAUTION
When Pre-Trip key is pressed, dehumidifi-
cation and bulb mode will be deactivated.
Atthecompletion ofPre-Trip activity, dehu-
midification and bulb mode must be reacti-
vated.
Testing may be initiated by use of the Key Pad or via
communication, but when initiated by communication
the controller will execute the entire battery of tests
(auto mode).
At the end of a pre-trip test, the message “P,” “rSLts”
(pretest results) will be displayed. Pressing the ENTER
key will allow the user to see the results for all subtests.
The results will be displayed as “PASS” or “FAIL” for all
the tests run to completion.
Adetaileddescriptionofthepre-triptestsandtestcodes
is provided in Table 3-7, page 3-21. detailed operating
instructions are provided in paragraph 4.8.
3.6 DataCORDER
3.6.1 Description
The Carrier Transicold “DataCORDER,” software is
integrated intothe controller and servesto eliminate the
temperature recorder and paper chart. The
DataCORDER functions may be accessed by key pad
selectionsandviewedonthedisplaymodule.Theunitis
also fitted with interrogation connections (see
Figure 3- 1) which may be used with the Carrier
T ransicold Data Reader to down load data. A personal
computer with Carrier Transicold Data View software
may also be used to download data and configure
settings. The DataCORDER consists of:
Configuration Software
Operational Software
Data Storage Memory
Real Time Clock (with internal battery backup)
Six thermistor inputs
Interrogation Connections
Power supply (battery pack).
The DataCORDER performs the following functions:
a. Logs data at 15, 30, 60 or 120 minute intervals and
storestwoyears’ofdata(basedononehourinterval).
b. Records and displays alarms on the display module.
c. Records results of pre--trip testing.
d. Records DataCORDER and temperature control
software generated data and events as follows:
Container ID Change
Software Upgrades
Alarm Activity
Battery Low (Battery Pack)
Data Retrieval
Defrost Start and End
Dehumidification Start and End
Power Loss (w/wo battery pack)
Power Up (w/wo battery pack)
Remote Probe Temperatures in the Container
(USDA Cold treatment and Cargo probe recording)
Return Air Temperature
Set Point Change
Supply Air Temperature
Real Time Clock Battery (Internal Battery) Replace-
ment
Real Time Clock Modification
Trip Start
ISO Trip Header (When entered via Interrogation
program)
Economy Mode Start and End
“Auto 2” Pre-Trip Start and End
Bulb Mode Start
Bulb Mode changes
Bulb Mode End
USDA Trip Comment
Humidification Start and End
USDA Probe Calibration
3.6.2 DataCORDER Software
The DataCORDER Software is subdivided into the
Configuration Software, Operational Software and the
Data Memory.
a. Operational Software
The Operational Software reads and interprets inputs
for use by the Configuration Software. The inputs are
labeled Function Codes. There are 35 functions (see
Table 3-8, page3-25) whichtheoperatormay access to
examinethecurrentinputdataorstoreddata. Toaccess
these codes, do the following:
1 Press the ALT. MODE & CODE SELECT keys.
2 Press an arrow key until the left window displays the
desired code number. The right window will display
thevalueofthisitemforfivesecondsbeforereturning
to the normal display mode.
3 If a longer time is desired, press the ENTER key to
extend the time to 30 seconds.
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