Carrier Container Refrigeration Unit User Manual

Container

Refrigeration

Unit

Data Retrieval for

Micro-Link and Micro-Link 2/2i DataCORDER

62-02575-07

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

DATA RETRIEVAL for

MICRO-LINK and MICRO-LINK 2/2i

DataCORDER

Carrier Refrigeration Operations, A member of the United Technologies Corporation family. Stock symbol UTX. Carrier Transicold, Carrier Corporation, P.O. Box 4805, Syracuse, N.Y. 13221 U. S. A.

Carrier Corporation 2000 D Printed in U. S. A. 0700

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PARAGRAPH NUMBER			Page
DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .			1-1
1.1	HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		1-1
1.2	DataCORDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		1-1
	1.2.1	Micro-Link 2 Controller/DataCORDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-2
	1.2.2	Micro-Link 2i Controller/DataCORDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-3
	1.2.3	Micro-Link 1 Controller/DataCORDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-4
	1.2.4 DataCORDER Capabilities (Micro-Link 2 and Micro-Link 2i only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		1-5
1.3	DataCORDER INTERFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		1-6
	1.3.1	Data Extraction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-6
	1.3.2	Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-6
1.4	USDA RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		1-10
1.5	RELATIVE HUMIDITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		1-10
SYSTEM SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .			2-1
2.1	HARDWARE PLATFORMS SUPPORTED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		2-1
2.2	INTERROGATION CABLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		2-1
2.3	PRINTER SUPPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		2-2

2.3.1 PERSONAL COMPUTER PRINTING CABLE CONNECTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		2-2
	NOTE
The format of Section Three follows the format of the Help File provided with the DataView program
DataView PROGRAM INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		3-1
TOPIC 1	SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-1
Desktop Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		3-1
HP Palmtop Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		3-1
Pen-Based Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		3-1
Printers Supported . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		3-2
TOPIC 2	DESKTOP QUICK START . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-2
Installation From MS-DOS Prompt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		3-2
Additional Steps For The HP Palmtop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		3-3
Additional Steps For The Pen-based Computer Without A Floppy Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		3-3
Running The Program At The MS-DOS Prompt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		3-4
Changing Program Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		3-4
TOPIC 3	MENU BASICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-4
TOPIC 4	RAW FILE CONVERSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-5
TOPIC 5	MICRO-LINKS SELECTION SCREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-6
TOPIC 6	MAIN MENU SCREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-7
TOPIC 7	INTERROGATION MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-8
TOPIC 8	DATAREADER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-9
TOPIC 9	SYSTEM TOOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-10
TOPIC 10	CONTROLLER UTILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-11
View/Change Container ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		3-11
Control Setpoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		3-12
Control Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		3-13
Compressor Hour Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		3-13
Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		3-13

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TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued)

PARAGRAPH NUMBER			Page
TOPIC 11		CONTROLLER CONFIGURATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-14
Fixed Configuration Variables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .			3-15
Custom Controller Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .			3-16
TOPIC 12		RECORDER UTILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-17
Trip Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .			3-17
Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .			3-18
Date And Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .			3-19
USDA Probe Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .			3-19
Update ISO Trip Header . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .			3-20
TOPIC 13		RECORDER CONFIGURATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-21
Standard Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .			3-22
Generic Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .			3-23
Recorder Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .			3-24
Controller Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .			3-25
TOPIC 14		PROBE CALIBRATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-26
TOPIC 15		CONTROLLER MONITOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-27
TOPIC 16		PROGRAM SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-28
TOPIC 17		DIRECTORY SCREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-29
TOPIC 18		PRINTER SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-30
TOPIC 19		VIEW DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-31
TOPIC 20		SENSOR CONFIGURATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-32
TOPIC 21		TEXTUAL DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-33
Sensor Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .			3-33
Event Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .			3-34
Summary Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .			3-34
Raw Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .			3-34
TOPIC 22		GRAPHIC DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-36
TOPIC 23		PRINT DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-37
OPTIONAL HARDWARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .			4-1
4.1	DataReader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		4-1
4.2	OPERATOR INTERFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		4-1
4.3	MENU INTERFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		4-2
	4.3.1	Transfer Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	4-2
	4.3.2	File Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	4-2
	4.3.3	DataSet Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	4-2
	4.3.4	Set Date/Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	4-3
	4.3.5	Power Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	4-3
	4.3.6	Micro-Link 1/2/2i . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	4-3

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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

FIGURE NUMBER		Page
Figure 1-1. Micro-Link 2 Controller and DataCORDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		1-2
Figure 1-2. Micro-Link 2i Controller/DataCORDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		1-3
Figure 1-3. Micro-Link 1 Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		1-4
Figure 2-1. Communication Cable Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		2-1
Figure 2-2. Parallel Printer Cable Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		2-2
Figure 2-3. Serial Printer Cable Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		2-2
Figure 4-1. Hand Held DataReader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		4-1
Figure 4-2. DataReader Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		4-2
Figure 4-3. File Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		4-2
Figure 4-4. ML2 Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		4-3
Figure 4-5.	Extract Data Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	4-3
Figure 4-6.	Command Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	4-4
Figure 4-7.	Configure Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	4-5
Figure 4-8.	Display Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	4-5

LIST OF TABLES

TABLE NUMBER		Page
Table 1-1	DataView Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-1
Table 1-2. Manual Cross Reference Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		1-1
Table 1-3. Temperature Controller Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		1-6
Table 1-3. Temperature Controller Events - Continued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		1-7
Table 1-4	DataCORDER Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-7
Table 1-4	DataCORDER Events - Continued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-8
Table 1-5	Controlled Atmosphere Events Recorded in the DataCORDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-8

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SECTION 1

DESCRIPTION

1.1 HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE

This manual contains information on the Carrier Transicold DataView Program and its interface with the DataCORDER. The DataView program is used to retrieve data stored in the DataCORDER.

Data retrieval can be accomplished with one of the following devices:

1.Stand-alone DOS based portable personal computer (PC) with appropriate cable and software

2.Carrier DataReader hand held interrogator (refer to Section 4)

The retrieved data can then be printed from a PC in short or long form reports. From the DataReader, it can be transferred to a personal computer (PC) for long-term storage on a floppy or hard disk.

The DataView software for a portable computer is supplied on 3.5 inch floppy disks for DOS (refer to Table 1-1). This software allows data extraction, screen view of the data, hard copy report generation, USDA cold treatment probe calibration and file management.

Table 1-1 DataView Software

PART NUMBER	DESCRIPTION	APPLICATION
12-00413-05	3.5” DS/HD DataView Interrogator Software	PC/DOS
12-00528-00	3.5”DS/HD DataView (Scroll) Interrogator Software	PC/DOS

1.2 DataCORDER

The DataCORDER records and stores data. While this manual primarily addresses the interrogation of the Micro-Link 2 and the Micro-Link 2i DataCORDER (see Figure 1-1 and Figure 1-2), interrogation can also be done on units with the Micro-Link 1 DataCORDER (see Figure 1-3). Additional information on the DataCORDER may be found in the unit Operation and Service manuals. Please refer to the separately bound manuals listed in Table 1-2.

Table 1-2. Manual Cross Reference Chart

	MANUAL NUMBER	UNIT MODEL NUMBERS COVERED	TYPE OF MANUAL
	T-259	69NT40-489	Operation and Service
	T-267	69NT40-501	Operation and Service
	T-268	69NT40-511-1 to 69NT40-511-199 & 69NT40-521	Operation and Service
	T-285	69NT40-511-300 & UP	Operation and Service
	T-289	69NT40-489 with EverFresh Controlled Atmosphere	Operation and Service
	T-291	69NT40-489-100 and Up with EverFresh Controlled	Operation and Service
		Atmosphere
	T-292	69NT40-531	Operation and Service
	T-294	69NT40-511-200 to 69NT40-511-299	Operation and Service
	T-296	69NT40-511-310	Operation and Service

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1.2.1 Micro-Link 2 Controller/DataCORDER

The Carrier Transicold Micro-Link 2 Controller (see Figure 1-1) is a custom-designed, microprocessor-based control system which is fitted with a separate DataCORDER module. The DataCORDER consists of:

1.Microprocessor

2.Program memory

3.Data memory

4.Real time clock (RTC)

5.Six thermistor inputs (2 Air Temperature and 4 Cargo Temperature)

6.Two voltage inputs

7.Four status LED’s

8.Two communication ports (serial)

9.Power supply (optional battery pack)

CONTROLLER

DataCORDER

Figure 1-1. Micro-Link 2 Controller and DataCORDER

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1.2.2 Micro-Link 2i Controller/DataCORDER

The Micro-Link 2i Controller is an integrated Controller and DataCORDER assembly, but is otherwise identical to the Micro-Link 2 Controller. Scroll compressor units are also fitted with a controller Expansion Module located next to the Controller/DataCORDER.

CONTROLLER/DataCORDER

EXPANSION MODULE

(Scroll Compressor Units Only)

Figure 1-2. Micro-Link 2i Controller/DataCORDER

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1.2.3 Micro-Link 1 Controller/DataCORDER

The Carrier Transicold Micro-Link 1 Controller (see Figure 1-3) predates the Micro-Link 2 Controller. Micro-Link 1 units with the DataCORDER option are equipped with a DataCORDER that is an integral part of the Controller. Interrogation of Micro-Link 1 and Micro-Link 2 Controllers will have some differences.

Figure 1-3. Micro-Link 1 Controller

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1.2.4 DataCORDER Capabilities (Micro-Link 2 and Micro-Link 2i only)

The Carrier DataCORDER is a flexible recording device with the following capabilities: a. Sensors

Up to six thermistor temperature probes can be connected directly to the DataCORDER. These probes are referred to as:

1.Supply

2.Return

3.USDA 1

4.USDA 2

5.USDA 3

6.Auxiliary Cargo Probe

On separate DataCORDER modules (Micro-Link 2 only) there are also two 0-5vdc inputs available for future expansion. In addition to these inputs, an additional eight sensors connected to the refrigeration or controlled atmosphere controllers can be recorded.

1.This list of sensors includes:

2.Humidity Sensor

3.Controlled Atmosphere Gas Sensors

4.Temperature Controller Probes (including: supply, return, and defrost temperatures)

5.Controller Pressure Sensors

6.Current Sensors

7.Line Voltage Sensor

8.Frequency

NOTE

The supply and return sensors (SRS and RRS) used by the DataCORDER are not the same supply and return sensors (STS and RTS) used by the Controller.

b. Log Interval

Micro-Link DataCORDER’s log data on 60 minute intervals from time of trip start. Micro-Link 2/2i DataCORDER sensors can be recorded at intervals of 15, 30, 60 (default), or 120 minutes. Data is logged on the exact interval, using a precise real time clock (RTC). All clocks are set to Greenwich Mean Time at the factory and all recording is done on the exact interval (at 12:00 for example, rather than 12:03).

NOTE

Unless specified by your customer to set the DataCORDER clocks for another time zone, the clocks should NOT be adjusted.

c. Sensor Recording Format

Sensors can be recorded in a wide variety of formats. A one byte temperature format can be used for compact data storage. A two byte format can be used for high resolution over the entire temperature range.

1.One byte format (default): 0.25 C (.45 F) steps in chilled mode; 0.5 C (.9 F) steps in frozen mode

2.Two byte format: 0 .010 C steps for entire range

d. Sampling Type

1.Averaged (default): shows average of data from every minute over the logging interval.

2.Snapshot: shows snapshot of data at the log interval.

3.USDA: shows snapshot of data at a 60 minute log interval.

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1.3 DataCORDER INTERFACE

The DataCORDER is capable of performing the following functions initiated by the DataView Program

1.3.1 Data Extraction a. Daily Header Data

Recorded days are presented in the following format:

1.Day 1 date (month, day, year), sensor data, events, ...

2.Day 2 date (month, day, year), sensor data, events, ...

b. Sensor Data

Sensor data will be read based on either standard or generic configuration. Please refer to separately bound manuals covering the Refrigeration Unit for further explanation of standard and generic configurations, see Table 1-2.

1.3.2 Events

Events will be transmitted to the DataCORDER as specified in Table 1-3, Table 1-4 and Table 1-5. The DataCORDER compacts the events, disposing of repetitive events to save memory space. All events have a time and date stamp.

Table 1-3. Temperature Controller Events

	Event	When Event Occurs	Data Stored	Limits
	Set Point Change (SP)	Whenever the temperature	New set point; method	Last 1 per hour, last 6 per
		set point changes	used to change it	day.
		Whenever a defrost cycle	Source of initiation (key-
	Defrost Start (DS)	is initiated and when the	pad, communications, tim-	First 1 per hour, first 10
		system is in defrost mode	er, or active from previous	per day.
		at midnight	day)
	Defrost End (DE)	Whenever a defrost cycle	Source of termination	Last 1 per hour, last 10 per
		is terminated	(normal, timer, or HTT)	day
		Whenever Pre-Trip starts	Source of initiation (key-	First 1 per hour, first 4 per
	Pre-Trip Start (PS)		pad, communications, or
		or is active at midnight		day.
			active from previous day)
	Pre-Trip End (PE)	Whenever Pre-Trip com-	Pass/Fail data for each test	Last 1 per hour, last 4 per
		pletes.	run since last power up	day.
	Dehumidification Start	Whenever dehumidifica-	Set point, humidity read-	First 1 per hour, first 10
		tion is initiated, or is ac-	ing type (active at mid-
	(DHS)			per day.
		tive at midnight	night or normal)
	Dehumidification End	Whenever dehumidifica-	Set point, humidity read-	Last 1 per hour, last 10 per
	(DHE)	tion ends	ing	day
	Humidification Start	Whenever humidification	Set point, humidity read-	First 1 per hour, first 10
		is initiated, or is active at	ing, method used to cause
	(HS)			per day.
		midnight or “htESt” is run	it
	Humidification End	Whenever humidification	Set point, humidity read-	Last 1 per hour, last 10 per
	(HE)	ends	ing	day
	Humidity Set Point	Whenever humidity set	New set point, method	N/A
	Change	point changes	used to change it
		Case 1: Whenever an	Case 1: Alarms active dur-	Case 1: 1 per hour which
				is a combination of all
		alarm changes state	ing this hour	alarm events in that hour
	Controller Alarm
		Case 2: At the end of any
	Activity (AL)
		hour where an alarm active	Case 2: Currently active	Case 2: 1 per hour
		during that hour is inactive	alarms
		at the end of the hour
	Controller S/W Upgrade	Any change in the Con-	New software version	Last 1 per day.
		troller software revision.
	Container ID Change	Any time the container ID	New ID	Last 1 per day
		is changed

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Table 1-3. Temperature Controller Events -- Continued

Event			When Event Occurs		Data Sent		Limits
Trip Start (TS)		Any time trip start is en-		NA			NA
		tered
USDA Trip Comment		When entered with		Up to 80 bytes of custom-			Last 1 per day
		interrogation device		er comment data
		Any time a Pre-Trip test is		Pass/Fail for each sub-test,
Pre-Trip Data		completed and Controller		and appropriate data points			Unlimited
		is configured to send indi-
				for each test
		vidual test data
Economy Mode Start		Any time economy mode		NA			NA
(ECON_S)		is initiated
Economy Mode End		Any time economy mode		NA			NA
(ECON_E)		is terminated.
ISO Trip Comment		Whenever entered		Data entered by user			Last 1 per hour, last 1 per
Changed							day
Bulb Mode Start				Evaporator fan speed,
		Any time bulb mode starts		DTT opening temperature,			NA
(BULB_S)
				dehumidification set point
Bulb Mode End		Any time bulb mode ends		NA			NA
(BULB_E)
Controller Configuration		Whenever changed by user		Configuration information			Last 1 per hour, last 1 per
Change							day
Operating Mode Change		Whenever unit changes		New operating mode			Last 2 per hour, last 24 per
		mode					day
Power Management		Whenever power manage-					Last 4 per hour, last 24 per
Start				Power management mode
		ment starts					day
(Reciprocating Only)
Power Management End		Whenever power manage-		Method used to end power			Last 4 per hour, last 24 per
(Reciprocating Only)		ment ends		management			day
Airslide Position		Whenever Makeup Vent		Source of change com-			Last 1 per hour, last 6 per
Change
		Slide Position is changed		mand			day
(Reciprocating Only)
Phase Switching		Whenever Phase Sequence		Phase switched to correct/			Last 6 per hour, last 24 per
(Scroll Only)		is Checked		incorrect			day
			Table 1-4 DataCORDER Events
Event			When Event Occurs		Data Stored		Limits
			Case 1: Whenever an		Case 1: Alarms active		Case 1: 1 per hour which
							is a combination of all
			alarm changes state		during this hour
							events in that hour
DataCORDER Alarm Ac-
			Case 2: At the end of any
tivity (DAL)			hour where an alarm ac-		Case 2: Currently active		Case 2: 1 per hour
			tive during that hour is in-
			active at the end of the		alarms
			hour
Battery Backup Start			Loss of main power with		NA		NA
(OFFWB)			battery pack present
Battery Backup End			Restoration of AC power		NA		NA
(ONWB)			with battery pack present
Power Loss (OFF)			Loss of AC power with no		NA		NA
			battery pack present

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Table 1-4 DataCORDER Events -- Continued

Event		When Event Occurs			Data Stored			Limits
		Restoration of AC power
Power ON (ON)		with no battery pack pres-			NA	NA
		ent
Data Retrieval		Extraction of data from			NA	NA
		the DataCORDER
Real Time Clock Change		User modifies the real			New Date and Time; Old	NA
		time clock (RTC)			Date and Time
		Real Time Clock (RTC)				Last 1 per hour, last 1 per
RTC Battery Replaced		battery internal to Data-			NA
						day
		CORDER is replaced
		DataCORDER attempted
Controller Not		to communicate with			NA	NA
Responding (NWF)		Controller, but received
		no response
		DataCORDER was able to
Controller Responding		establish communications			NA	NA
(NWR)		with Controller, after a
		failed attempt.
DataCORDER		Whenever the Data-				First 1 per hour, first 1 per
		CORDER detects an in-			NA
Configuration Reset						day
		valid configuration
Probe Calibration		When Calibration offset			NA	Last 6 per hour, last 24
		values are entered				per day
Table 1-5 Controlled Atmosphere (CA) Events Recorded in the DataCORDER
Event		When Event Occurs			Data			Limits
CA Communications	When communication							First 1 per hour, first
	with the CA controller is			NA
Failure								24 per day
	lost
CA Communications	When communication							Last 1 per hour, first
	with the CA controller is			NA
Recovery								24 per day
	regained
CA Set Point Change	Whenever the O2 or CO2			O2 set point, CO2 set point				Last 1 per hour, last 6
(CA-SP)	set point is changed							per day
CA Alarm Reset	Whenever the CA alarm							Last 2 per hour, last
	list is reset							10 per day
								Case 1: 1 per hour
	Case 1: Whenever an			Case 1: Alarms active during this				which is a combina-
	alarm changes state			hour				tion of all events in
CA Alarm Activity								that hour
	Case 2: At the end of any
(CA-AL)
	hour where an alarm ac-
				Case 2: Currently active alarms				Case 2: 1 per hour
	tive during that hour is
	inactive at the end of the
	hour.
CA Pre-Trip Start	Whenever CA Pre-Trip is			Source (keypad, communica-				First 1 per hour, first
(CA-PS)	initiated, or is active at			tions, or active at midnight)				4 per day
	midnight
CA Pre-Trip End	Whenever CA Pre-Trip is			Test data for all CA Pre-Trip tests				Last 1 per hour, first 4
(CA-PE)	completed			run since the last power on.				per day

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Table 1-5 Controlled Atmosphere (CA) Events Recorded in the DataCORDER -- Continued

	Event	When Event Occurs	Data	Limits
		Whenever O2 Air Cal-	New calibration value; Result	Last 2 per hour, last
	O2 Air Calibration		(pass, fail, or low) Source (key-
		ibration is completed		10 per day
			pad, communications, or timer)
		Whenever O2 Gas Cal-	New calibration value; Result	Last 2 per hour, last
	O2 Gas Calibration		(pass or fail) Source (keypad,
		ibration is completed		10 per day
			communications, or timer)
		Whenever CO Zero Cal-	New calibration value; Result	Last 2 per hour, last
	CO2 Zero Calibration	2	(pass or fail, no gas) Source (key-	10 per day
		ibration is completed
			pad, communications, or timer)
		Whenever the Tempera-	Type: normal, or active at mid-
	Lockout Start	ture Controller initiates a		First 1 per hour
			night
		lockout of CA operation
		Whenever the Tempera-
	Lockout End	ture Controller enables	NA	Last 1 per hour.
		CA operation.
	CA Configuration	Any time the CA unit	Configuration variables	Last 2 per hour, last
	Change	configuration changes		10 per day
			N2 purity values for last low, me-
	CA Nitrogen Test	Any time a nitrogen test	dium, and high flow tests, and	Last 2 per hour, last
			flags to indicate whether low,
		is completed		10 per day
			medium and high values are in
			range
		Any time ‘‘service the fil-	Filter hours expired; filter hours
		ter’’ hours or compressor	reset; compressor hours expired;
		hours expires or is reset,
	CA Service Activity		compressor hours reset; O2 sen-	First 1 per hour
		or the O sensor’s life is
		detected2to be low, or the	sor life low; O2 sensor expired;
		O2 sensor is detected re-	filter, compressor, and total run
			hours
		placed
	CA Software Upgrade	Any time the CA soft-	New software version	Last 1 per day
		ware revision changes
		Any time the CA Con-
	CA Controller Replaced	troller serial number	New serial number	Last 1 per day
		changes
	Door Lock (CA-DL)	Any time the CA door is	NA	Last 1 per hour
		locked by the Controller
		Any time the CA door is
	Door Unlock (CA-UL)	unlocked by the Control-	NA	Last 1 per hour
		ler
	Vent Mode Start	Any time CA vent mode	NA	Last 1 per hour
	(CA-VS)	is initiated
	Vent Mode End	Any time CA vent mode	NA	Last 1 per hour
	(CA-VE)	is terminated

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1.4 USDA RECORDING

A special type of recording is provided for USDA cold treatment purposes. Cold treatment recording requires that three remote temperature probes are placed in the cargo at various locations. Provision is made to connect these probes to the DataCORDER via receptacles located at the rear left-hand side of the unit. Four (five, on some units) receptacles are provided. Four (three-pin) receptacles are for the probes and one (five pin) receptacle is provided for the Interrogator. All receptacles are sized to accept a Deutsch HD16-5-16S size plug with a tricam coupling locking device. The DataCORDER inputs are designed to accept a two wire thermistor probe.

A label on the back panel of the unit shows which receptacle is used for each probe. The USDA #1, #2 and #3 probes (and possibly the optional Cargo probe) are installed in these receptacles.

The DataCORDER records up to six probe temperatures (supply, return, USDA #1, #2, #3 and an optional cargo probe #4), at the logging interval.

The standard DataCORDER report displays the supply and return air temperatures. The cold treatment report displays USDA #1, #2, #3 and return air temperatures. Cold treatment recording is backed up by a battery so recording can continue if AC power is lost.

NOTE

There may be an additional (3-pin) receptacle for a cargo probe on some units. This should NOT be used for USDA probes.

1.5 RELATIVE HUMIDITY

When the Relative Humidity Set Point mode is activated or de-activated (i.e., Controller function code Cd33 on Micro-Link 2/2i), this status is stored in the DataCORDER memory and reported as an event.

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SECTION 2

SYSTEM SETUP

2.1 HARDWARE PLATFORMS SUPPORTED

The DataView Software will run on a variety of DOS based machines. We recommend the use of a desktop or laptop machine with at least 3MB free disk space and a VGA monitor for displaying graphics, for most printing and report generation functions. Other, less capable computers may be used for the actual data extraction.

2.2 INTERROGATION CABLES

Cable requirements may differ between interrogation devices. For cable connections see Figure 2-1.

DEUTSCH PLUG

2

DataReader

1

5

9 volt

VEAM PLUG

3	Micro-Link 2
6

	9	DEUTSCH PLUG
		H. P.
		PALMTOP
10		4

7	DataReader

8 Computer Device

1

NOTE

DataReader Kit includes items 1 through 6, item 2 is not sold separately.

1.	DataReader	6.	Software, DataView (DOS)
2.	Cable, Download	7.	Battery Pack with Charger
3.	Cable, Adapter	8.	Cable, Battery
4.	Cable, Upload	9.	Cable Assembly
5.	Battery, Alkaline -- 9 Volt	10.	Adapter

Figure 2-1. Communication Cable Connections

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2.3 PRINTER SUPPORT

Formatted reports can be generated on the following printers:

1.EPSON 85 dot matrix or compatible (most dot matrix printers will support this format)

2.HP LaserJet or equivalent (Many laser printers will support this format).

For printers that are not compatible with the above printers, select the FILE printer port option in printer setup. This will send the report to an ASCII print file.

2.3.1 PERSONAL COMPUTER PRINTING CABLE CONNECTIONS

After the DataCORDER has been interrogated, the data may be printed from a PC to a parallel or serial printer. Printer cables will differ depending on the type of printer.

a. Parallel Printer

If you are connecting to a parallel printer, a standard Centronics type printer cable may be used (see Figure 2-2). The printer cable connects to the printer port on a PC.

1		1.	Portable/Personal
	2		Computer (Parallel Port)
	3	2.	Centronics Cable
		3.	Parallel Printer

Figure 2-2. Parallel Printer Cable Connections

c. Serial Printer

If you are using a Serial Printer, a standard Null-modem type cable may be used (see Figure 2-3). Serial printers with 9-pin serial ports may require a standard 9-socket (female) to 25-pin (male) serial converter.

1		1.	Portable/Personal
	2		Computer (Serial Port)
	3	2.	Cable
			(Standard Null--Modem type)
		3.	Parallel Printer

Figure 2-3. Serial Printer Cable Connections

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SECTION 3

DATAVIEW PROGRAM INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE

The following is a copy of the software program at time of printing. If loading only one program (12-00413 reciprocating unit interrogation or 12-00528 scroll unit interrogation program) the program disc instructions may be followed as written. If loading both programs on the same computer, different resident directories must be created Where these differences exist, annotation has been added to the text provided herein.

Refer to the manual Table of Contents for a listing of the following Topics and the material provided under the topic heading.

TOPIC 1 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

This section describes the PC and printer system requirements for the DOS DataView interrogator program.

Desktop Computer

1.MS-DOS compatible computer with an 80186 or higher microprocessor.

2.A hard-disk system (Or hard-disk emulation with electronic memory).

3.MS-DOS version 3.3 or higher.

4.A minimum of 640KB free System Memory (RAM).

5.A minimum of 3MB free hard-disk space.

6.One 3.5-inch disk drive. If the system has one diskette drive it will have a drive designator of A. If the system is configured with two diskette drives the second drive will be designated as B.

7.One Serial Port not dedicated to a FAX-Modem.

8.One of the following ports available for a printing;

Serial port Parallel port

Network Connection

9. Serial to serial, serial to parallel, or parallel to parallel printer cable.

HP Palmtop Computer

1.MS-DOS compatible computer with an 80186 or higher microprocessor.

2.MS-DOS version 3.3 or higher.

3.A minimum of 640KB free System Memory (RAM).

4.A minimum of 3MB ROM free space available.

5.One RS-232 serial port.

6.Connectivity Pack to transfer/receive files from a desktop computer to/from the HP Palmtop computer.

7.Serial to serial or serial to parallel printer cable.

Pen-Based Computer

1.MS-DOS compatible computer with an 80186 or higher microprocessor.

2.MS-DOS version 3.3 or higher.

3.A minimum of 640KB free System Memory (RAM).

4.A minimum of 3MB ROM free space available.

5.Optional 3.5 floppy disk drive.

6.One RS-232 serial port.

7.Optional parallel port.

8.Serial to serial, serial to parallel, or parallel to parallel printer cable.

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