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OperatingInstructions

DataLINEData Retrieval

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

DataLINEData Retrieval

Carrier Transicold. A member of the United Technologies Corporation family. Stock symbol UTX.Carrier Transicold Divsion, Carrier Corporation, P.O. Box 4805, Syracuse, N.Y. 13221 U. S. A.© 2009 CarrierCorporation D Printed in U. S. A. 0609

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PARAGRAPH NUMBER PageDESCRIPTION 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/3 Controller/DataCORDER 1-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.2.3 DataCORDER Capabilities (Micro-Link 2/2i/3 only) 1-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.3 DATACORDER INTERFACE 1-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.3.1 Data Extraction 1-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.3.2 Events 1-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.4 USDA RECORDING 1-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SYSTEM SETUP 2-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.1 HARDWARE PLATFORMS SUPPORTED 2-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.2 INTERROGATION CABLES 2-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

DataLINE PROGRAM INSTRUCTIONS 3-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.1 OVERVIEW 3-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.1.1 DataLINE Help 3-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.1.2 Hardware and Software 3-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.2 START--UP PROCEDURE 3-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.3 LAUNCH PAD SCREEN 3-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.4 PROGRAM OPTIONS SCREEN 3-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.5 INTERROGATOR SCREEN 3-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.5.1 Enter File Comment Screen 3-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.5.2 Interrogation Results Summary Screen 3-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.6 VIEW DATA SCREEN 3-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.6.1 Generate Reports 3-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.6.1.1Create Custom Report Template 3-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.6.1.2Generate Custom Report 3-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.6.2 Page Setup Screen 3-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.7 PRINT PREVIEW SCREEN 3-14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.8 DATAREADER FILE UTILITY SCREEN 3-15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.8.1 File Download Results Download Summary Screen 3-16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.9 Container Configuration Utility Screen 3-17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.9.1 DataSet Editor Screen 3-19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.10 System Tools Screen 3-20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.11 DataCorder Configuration Screen 3-21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.12 Controller Configuration Screen 3-23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.13 Controller Parameters Screen 3-24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.14 ISO Trip Header Screen 3-25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.15 Probe Calibration Screen 3-25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.16 Data Manager Screen 3-28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.17 View File Details Screen 3-29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.18 Specify Search Criteria Screen 3-30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.19 Specify Sorting Criteria Screen 3-31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.20 Monitor Screen 3-31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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3.21 Log Monitor Data Screen 3-32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.22 Override Variable Value Screen 3-33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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/3 4-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONSFIGURE NUMBER PageFigure 1-1. Micro-Link 2 Controller and DataCORDER 1-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 1-2. Micro-Link 2i/3 Controller/DataCORDER 1-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 2-1. Communication Cable Connections 2-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 4-1. Handheld 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 PageTable 1-1. DataLINE Software 1-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Table 1-2. Temperature Controller Events 1-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Table 1-3. DataCORDER Events 1-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Table 1-4. Controlled Atmosphere (CA) Events Recorded in the DataCORDER 1-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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SECTION 1

DESCRIPTION

1.1 HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE

This manual contains information on the Carrier Transicold DataLINE Program and its interface with theDataCORDER. DataLINE Software is used to retrieve data stored in the Micro-Link 2/2i/3 Controller andDataCORDER.

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

1. Standalone Windows 95, 98, 2000, NT (4.0 or higher) or XP with Service Pack 4 or higher personal computer(PC) with appropriate cable and software

2. Carrier DataReader handheld retriever (see Section 4)

The retrieved data can then be printed from a PC in various report formats. From theDataReader, it can be transferredto a PC for storage on a floppy or hard disk.

TheDataLINE software for a portable computer is supplied on a CD and on 3.5 inch floppy disks (refer to Table 1-1).This software allows data extraction, display of the data, report generation, probe calibration, file management andprinting.

Table 1-1. DataLINE Software

PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION APPLICATION

07-00406-00 DataLINE Software on C. D. and 3.5′′ DS/HD * PC/Windows

*Package includes Carrier manual number 62--10628, DataLINE Data Retrieval Installation Guide.

Updates to the DataLINE software, which are called Service Packs, will be posted on the Carrier Transicold web site(www.container.carrier.com.) as they become available. To protect software ownership, a Service Pack may only beloaded on a PC that has the DataLINE software package installed. DataLINE software service packs include allinformation and updates implemented to that point (i.e. version 3will include all version 3 changes aswell as previousupdates for versions 1 and 2.) Online help is available

1.2 DATACORDER

The DataCORDER records and stores data. While this manual primarily addresses the interrogation of theMicro-Link 2/2i/3 DataCORDER (see Figure 1-1 and Figure 1-2), interrogation can also be done on units with theMicro-Link 1 DataCORDER using the DataReader. Additional information on the DataCORDER may be found inthe unit Operation and Service manuals.

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1.2.1 Micro-Link 2 Controller/DataCORDER

TheCarrier TransicoldMicro-Link 2 Controller (see Figure 1-1) is a custom-designed, microprocessor-based controlsystem 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/3 Controller/DataCORDER

TheMicro-Link 2i/3 Controller is an integrated Controller andDataCORDER assembly, but is otherwise identical tothe Micro-Link 2 Controller. Micro--Link 2i scroll compressor units are also fitted with a controller ExpansionModule located next to the Controller/DataCORDER.

CONTROLLER/DataCORDER

EXPANSION MODULE(ML2i Scroll CompressorUnits Only)

Figure 1-2. Micro-Link 2i/3 Controller/DataCORDER

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1.2.3 DataCORDER Capabilities (Micro-Link 2/2i/3 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. Cargo Probe

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

This list of sensors includes:

1. Humidity Sensor

2. Controlled Atmosphere Gas Sensors

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

4. Controller Pressure Sensors

5. Current Sensors

6. Line Voltage Sensor

7. Frequency

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

b. Log Interval

Micro-LinkDataCORDER’s log data on 60minute intervals from time of trip start.Micro-Link 2/2i/3DataCORDERsensors can be recorded at intervals of 15, 30, 60 (default), or 120minutes. Data is logged on the exact interval, using aprecise real time clock (RTC). All clocks are set toGreenwichMean Time at the factory and all recording is done onthe exact interval (at 12:00 for example, rather than 12:03).

NOTEUnless specified by your customer to set the DataCORDER clocks for another time zone, the clocks shouldNOT 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 datastorage. A two byte format can be used for high resolution over the entire temperature range.

1. One byte format (default):

2. Two byte format: 0 .010°C steps for entire ranged. 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 DataLINE 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 datawill be read based on either standard or generic configuration. Refer to separatelyboundmanuals coveringthe CTD Refrigeration Unit for further explanation of standard and generic configurations.

1.3.2 Events

Events will be transmitted to the DataCORDER as specified in Table 1-2, Table 1-3 and Table 1-4. TheDataCORDER compacts the events, disposing of repetitive events to save memory space. All events have a time anddate stamp.

Table 1-2. Temperature Controller Events

Event When Event Occurs Data Sent Limits

Set Point Changed Whenever the temperatureset point changes

New set point; methodused to change it

Last 1 per hour, last 6 perday.

Defrost Initiated

Whenever a defrost cycleis initiated and when thesystem is in defrost modeat midnight

Source of initiation (key-pad, communications, tim-er, or active from previousday)

First 1 per hour, first 10per day.

Defrost Terminated Whenever a defrost cycleis terminated

Source of termination(normal, timer, or HTT)

Last 1 per hour, last 10 perday

Pre-Trip Initiated Whenever Pre-Trip startsor is active at midnight

Source of initiation (key-pad, communications, oractive from previous day)

First 1 per hour, first 4 perday.

Pre-Trip Terminated Whenever Pre-Trip com-pletes.

Pass/Fail data for each testrun since last power up

Last 1 per hour, last 4 perday.

DehumidificationInitiated

Whenever dehumidifica-tion is initiated, or is ac-tive at midnight

Set point, humidity read-ing type (active at mid-night or normal)


DehumidificationTerminated

Whenever dehumidifica-tion ends

Set point, humidity read-ing


Humidification InitiatedWhenever humidificationis initiated, or is active atmidnight or “htESt” is run

Set point, humidity read-ing, method used to causeit


HumidificationTerminated

Whenever humidificationends

Set point, humidity read-ing


Humidity Set PointChange

Whenever humidity setpoint changes

New set point, methodused to change it N/A

Controller Alarms

Case 1:Whenever analarm changes state

Case 1: Alarms active dur-ing this hour

Case 1: 1 per hour whichis a combination of allalarm events in that hour

Case 2: At the end of anyhour where an alarm activeduring that hour is inactiveat the end of the hour

Case 2: Currently activealarms Case 2: 1 per hour

Controller SoftwareUpgrade

Any change in the Con-troller software revision. New software version Last 1 per day.

Container ID Change Any time the container IDis changed New ID Last 1 per day

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Table 1-2. Temperature Controller Events -- Continued

Event When Event Occurs Data Sent Limits

Trip Start Any time trip start is en-tered N/A N/A

USDA Trip Comment When entered withinterrogation device

Up to 80 bytes of custom-er comment data Last 1 per day

Enhanced Pre-TripTermination

Any time a Pre-Trip test iscompleted and Controlleris configured to send indi-vidual test data

Pass/Fail for each sub-test,and appropriate data pointsfor each test

Unlimited

Economy Mode Initiated Any time economy modeis initiated N/A N/A

Economy ModeTerminated

Any time economy modeis terminated. N/A N/A

ISO Trip CommentEntered Whenever entered Data entered by user Last 1 per hour, last 1 per

day

Bulb Mode Initiated Any time bulb mode startsEvaporator fan speed,DTT opening temperature,dehumidification set point

N/A

Bulb Mode Terminated Any time bulb mode ends N/A N/A

Controller ConfigurationChange Whenever changed by user Configuration information Last 1 per hour, last 1 per

day

Operating Mode Change Whenever unit changesmode New operating mode Last 2 per hour, last 18 per

day

Power ManagementStart(Reciprocating Only)

Whenever power manage-ment starts Power management mode Last 4 per hour, last 24 per

day

Power ManagementTerminated(Reciprocating Only)

Whenever power manage-ment ends

Method used to end powermanagement


Air Slide PositionChange

Whenever Makeup VentSlide Position is changed

Source of change com-mand


Phase Switching(Scroll Only)

Whenever Phase Sequenceis checked

Phase switched to correct/incorrect


Table 1-3. DataCORDER Events

Event When Event Occurs Data Stored Limits

DataCORDER Alarm Ac-tivity


Case 1: Alarms activeduring this hour

Case 1: 1 per hour whichis a combination of allevents in that hour

Case 2: At the end of anyhour where an alarm ac-tive during that hour is in-active at the end of thehour

Case 2: Currently activealarms Case 2: 1 per hour

Power Down(Battery Present)

Loss of main power withbattery pack present N/A N/A

Power On(Battery Present)

Restoration of AC powerwith battery pack present N/A N/A

Power Down(Battery Not Present)

Loss of AC power with nobattery pack present N/A N/A

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Table 1-3. DataCORDER Events -- Continued

Event When Event Occurs Data Stored Limits

Power ON(Battery Not Present)

Restoration of AC powerwith no battery pack pres-ent

N/A N/A

Data Retrieval Extraction of data fromthe DataCORDER N/A N/A

Real Time Clock Change User modifies the realtime clock (RTC)

New Date and Time; OldDate and Time N/A

RTC Battery ReplacedReal Time Clock (RTC)battery internal to Data-CORDER is replaced

N/A Last 1 per hour, last 1 perday

DC CommunicationsFailure

DataCORDER attemptedto communicate withController, but receivedno response

N/A N/A

DC CommunicationsRegained

DataCORDER was able toestablish communicationswith Controller, after afailed attempt.

N/A N/A

Probe Calibration When Calibration offsetvalues are entered N/A Last 6 per hour, last 1 per

day

Daily Record HeaderRecreated

Anytime the Daily RecordHeader is recreated

Cause: 1. Due to corrup-tion, 2. Due to mismatchwith configuration header.

First one per hour, firstone per day

DataCORDERInformation

When configuration Head-er is repaired

Configuration Headerrepaired

First one per hour, firstone per day

Table 1-4. Controlled Atmosphere (CA) Events Recorded in the DataCORDER

Event When Event Occurs Data Limits

CA CommunicationsFailure

When communicationwith the CA controller islost

N/A First 1 per hour, first24per day

CA CommunicationsRecovery

When communicationwith the CA controller isregained

N/A Last 1 per hour, last24per day

CA Set Point Change Whenever the O2 or CO2set point is changed O2 set point, CO2 set point

Last 1 per hour, last 6per day

CA Alarm Reset Whenever the CA alarmlist is reset

Last 2 per hour, last10 per day

CA Alarm Activity


Case 1: Alarms active during thishour

Case 1: 1 per hourwhich is a combina-tion of all events inthat hour

Case 2: At the end of anyhour where an alarm ac-tive during that hour isinactive at the end of thehour.

Case 2: Currently active alarms Case 2: 1 per hour

CA Pre-Trip InitiatedWhenever CA Pre-Trip isinitiated, or is active atmidnight

Source (keypad, communica-tions, or active at midnight)

First 1 per hour, first4 per day

CA Pre-TripTerminated

Whenever CA Pre-Trip iscompleted

Test data for all CA Pre-Trip testsrun since the last power on.

Last 1 per hour, first 4per day

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Event When Event Occurs Data Limits

CA O2 Air CalibrationWhenever O2 Air Cal-ibration is completed

New calibration value; Result(pass, fail, or low) Source (key-pad, communications, or timer)


CA O2 Gas CalibrationWhenever O2 Gas Cal-ibration is completed

New calibration value; Result(pass or fail) Source (keypad,communications, or timer)


CA CO2 Zero Calibra-tion

Whenever CO2 Zero Cal-ibration is completed

New calibration value; Result(pass or fail, no gas) Source (key-pad, communications, or timer)


CA Lockout InitiatedWhenever the Tempera-ture Controller initiates alockout of CA operation

Type: normal, or active at mid-night First 1 per hour

CA LockoutTerminate

Whenever the Tempera-ture Controller enablesCA operation.

N/A Last 1 per hour.

CA ConfigurationChanged

Any time the CA unitconfiguration changes Configuration variables Last 2 per hour, last

10 per day

CA Nitrogen Test Any time a nitrogen testis completed

N2 purity values for last low, me-dium, and high flow tests, andflags to indicate whether low,medium and high values are inrange


CA Service Activity

Any time ‘‘service the fil-ter’’ hours or compressorhours expires or is reset,or the O2 sensor’s life isdetected to be low, or theO2 sensor is detected re-placed

Filter hours expired; filter hoursreset; compressor hours expired;compressor hours reset; O2 sen-sor life low; O2 sensor expired;filter, compressor, and total runhours

First 1 per hour

CA Software Upgrade Any time the CA soft-ware revision changes New software version Last 1 per day

CA Controller ChangedAny time the CA Con-troller serial numberchanges

New serial number Last 1 per day

CA Door Locked Any time the CA door islocked by the Controller N/A Last 1 per hour

CA Door UnlockedAny time the CA door isunlocked by the Control-ler

N/A Last 1 per hour

CA Vent Mode Initiated Any time CA vent modeis initiated N/A Last 1 per hour

CA Vent ModeTerminated

Any time CA vent modeis terminated N/A Last 1 per hour

CA 24 VoltWhen 24 volts is appliedor removed from CA con-troller

Status (On or OFf) First 4 per hour, first20 per day

Monitor Mode Start/Termination

Anytime Monitor Modeis started or terminated

Status (On or OFf)Source (Keypad, unknown)

First 4 per hour, first20 per day

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1.4 USDA RECORDING

A special type of recording is provided for USDA cold treatment purposes. Cold treatment recording requires thatthree remote temperature probes are placed in the cargo at various locations. Provision ismade to connect these probesto theDataCORDERvia receptacles located at the rear left-hand side of the unit. Four (five, on some units) receptaclesare provided. Four (three-pin) receptacles are for the probes and one (five pin) receptacle is provided for theInterrogator. All receptacles are sized to accept a Deutsch HD16-5-16S size plug with a tricam coupling lockingdevice. 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.

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

The standardDataCORDER report displays the supply and return air temperatures. The cold treatment report displaysUSDA#1, #2, #3 and return air temperatures. Cold treatment recording is backed up by abattery so that recording cancontinue if AC power is lost.

UDSA sensor data is corrected by the offsets entered during probe calibration at the time the container is set up for aUSDA load. By default, the offsets are initially set to 0.0°C. After the first USDA probe calibration is carried out, theoffsets are stored in permanent memory and will remain so until the next USDA probe calibration is carried out.

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SECTION 2

SYSTEM SETUP

2.1 HARDWARE PLATFORMS SUPPORTED

DataLINE Software will run on a variety ofWindows based machines. We recommend the use of a desktop or laptopmachine with at least 30MB free disk space and a VGAmonitor for displaying graphics, for most printing and reportgeneration functions.

2.2 INTERROGATION CABLES

Cable requirements differ between Micro-Link 2 and Micro-Link 2i/3units. For cable connections, see Figure 2-1.

9volt

DataReader

Computer Device

DataReader

Micro-Link 2

H. P.PALMTOP

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2

3

4

5

1

10

6

7

8

9

1. DataReader2. Cable, Download3. Cable, Adapter4. Cable, Upload5. Battery, Alkaline -- 9 Volt

6. Software, DataLINE7. Battery Pack with Charger8. Cable, Battery9. Cable Assembly10. Adapter

Figure 2-1. Communication Cable Connections

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SECTION 3

DataLINE PROGRAM INSTRUCTIONS

3.1 OVERVIEW

The information contained in this section provides details about the Carrier Transicold DataLINE application and itsinterfacewith theDataCorder. TheDataLINE software is used to interrogateDataCorders and download the data fromthe DataCorders by utilizing the functionality of the Interrogator utility. The software also is used to provide fullreporting capabilities, including customized report generation, for the interrogated data through the ViewData utility.

The software is also used to download raw files from the DataReader and convert them into the DCX format. Inaddition, the capability to create, modify, copy, and delete Container Configurations from the DataReader and the PCis also provided by the DataLine software.

DataLine is used to modify Controller information, update DataCorder clock, start a new trip, inactivate Alarm #88,modify Controller and DataCorder configuration, modify Controller parameters and modify ISO trip headers byutilizing the functionality of the System Tools utility. DataLine software provides the ability to calibrate USDA andCargo probes through the Probe Calibration utility.

DataLine is used to store selected header information about the files downloaded from the refrigeration unit in adatabase, and view detailed file information about the files in the database through the Data Manager utility. TheDataLine software is also used to monitor the status of the refrigeration unit’s analog inputs/outputs and discreteinputs/outputs for diagnostic purposes through the Monitor utility.3.1.1 DataLINE Help

The user should access the DataLINE Help utility that is included with the DataLINE application to obtain a morein--depth understanding of the DataLINE application and its features. The Help utility provides the user with detaileddirections for using the DataLINE application.3.1.2 Hardware and Software

Information on required hardware and software loading instructions is provided in CarrierManual number 62--10628,“DataLINEDataRetrieval InstallationGuide”. The guide is providedwith each software package andmay be orderedfrom the Carrier Transicold Publications Department.

3.2 START--UP PROCEDURE

To start the DataLINE application, do the following:

1. Click on the “Start” button.

2. Highlight “Programs”.

3. Highlight “DataLINE”.

4. Click on “Launch Pad”. (“ViewData”may be selected to generate reports using data files that have previously beenstored in the PC.)

3.3 LAUNCH PAD SCREEN

This paragraph describes the features available on the Launch Pad screen. The Application Launch Pad is the user’sentry point into the DataLINE program. The Launch Pad provides the user with a central launching mechanism inorder to launch the utilities built into the DataLINE program.

The following Launch Pad screen is displayed when the DataLINE application is started.

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INTERROGATOR

SYSTEM TOOLS

MONITOR

PROBE CALIBRATION

DOWNLOAD FILES

DATA SET

VIEW DATA

DATA MANAGER

PROGRAM OPTIONS

DATALINE HELPCONTENTS

EXIT DATALINE

ABOUT DATALINE

NOTE:Not all PROGRAMOPTIONS are available. When they become available future service pack upgrades canbe obtained free of charge at www.container.carrier.com

The user has the option to launch the following utilities from the Application Launch Pad by clicking on theappropriate button for the utility.

1. ProgramOptions -- Provides the user with a set of program settings, which can be changed to control the behaviorof the DataLINE application.

2. Interrogator -- Provides the user with the capability to download recorded data from theDataCorder portion of thecontainer refrigeration unit.

3. ViewData -- Provides the user with the capability to generate and print reports using interrogated data (DCX files).

4. DataReader File Utility -- Provides the user with the capability to download raw files from the DataReader.

5. DataSet -- Provides the userwith the capability to create/modify/copy/delete refrigeration unit configurations fromPC and the DataReader.

6. System Tools – Provides the user with the capability to modify Controller information, update the DataCorderclock, start a new trip, and inactivate Alarm #88. The software provides the capabilities to view/modify the Data-Corder and Controller configuration, modify Controller parameters and modify the ISO trip header.

7. Probe Calibration -- Provides the user with the capability to calibrate USDA and Cargo probes on the DataCorderportion of the refrigeration unit.

8.Monitor -- Provides the user with an interface to monitor the status of the refrigeration unit’s analog inputs/outputsand discrete inputs/outputs for diagnostic purposes.

9. Data Manager – Provides the user with the capability to store selected header information about the files down-loaded from the refrigeration into the Data Manager database.

3.4 PROGRAM OPTIONS SCREEN

This paragraph describes the features of theProgramOptions screen.DataLINEprovides the userwith a set of features(program settings) for use in controlling the behavior of the application.The user can select theCOMport, theworkingdirectory, report directory, temperature units, and the desired date format to use throughout the program from thisscreen.

The following Program Options screen is displayed when the user clicks on the Program Options button in theMiscellaneous Group Box on the Launch Pad.

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Program options should have been set to your requirements during installation. However, the user can implementchanges to the following settings.

S Select COM port -- Provides the user with capability to select the desired COM port on the user’s PC for use incommunicating with the refrigeration unit (or DataReader).

NOTEIf the Interrogator does not connect using COM1, try changing the setting to COM2. Users may also need tochange the physical connection at the back of the PC.

S SelectWorking Directory -- Provides the user with the capability to specify the directory to which all downloadedinterrogation datawill be stored. The user canmanually change thedirectory by entering the directory path in the listbox. Users can also change the directory by clicking on the “Browse” button in theWorking Directory Group Box.The SelectDirectory screen is displayed and users can specify the path of the directorywhere the application shouldstore the data. The default directory is <DataLine Install Path>\Datafile. The user cannot download data to any re-movable storage medium (e.g. floppy disks). The working directory should be a local drive on the user’s PC or anetwork drivemapped to the user’s PC. The application does not automatically move data stored from the previousworking directory into the newly specified working directory. The user must manually move the previously storeddata to the new directory via the PC’s file system.

S Select Report Directory -- Provides the user with the capability to specify the directory to which all reports will bestored. The user can manually change the directory by entering the directory path in the list box. Users can alsochange the directory by clicking on the “Browse” button in the Report Directory Group Box. The Select Directoryscreen is displayed and users can specify the path of the directory where the application should store the data. Thedefault directory is<DataLine Install Path>\Reports. The user cannot download data to a removable storage me-dium (e.g. floppy disks). The report directory should be a local drive on the user’s PC or a network drivemapped tothe user’s PC. The application does not automatically move data stored from the previous report directory into thenewly specified report directory. The user must manually move the previously stored data to the new directory viathe PC’s file system.

S Select Temperature Units -- Provides the user with the capability to specify the temperature units in which thetemperature data appears on the application screen. The application uses this setting to convert temperature data tothe proper temperature units and display it on the screen as well as in reports. The setting also effects the display ofpressure values in the Monitor utility.

S Select Date Format -- Provides the user with the capability to specify the format in which the date appears on theapplication screen. The application only uses this setting to control the appearance of the DataLINE screens.

The user can change settings at any time and the application remembers the settings fromone execution of the programto the next.

Any changes made to the settings are reflected in the Interrogator screen within 30 seconds of the user saving thechange.

Any changesmade to the settings are reflected in the SystemTools screenwithin 60 seconds and the ProbeCalibrationscreen within 15 seconds of the user saving the change.

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3.5 INTERROGATOR SCREEN

This paragraph describes the features available on the Interrogator screen. DataLINE provides the user with aninterface to extract data from theDataCorder portion of the container refrigeration unit through the Interrogator utility.A set of features contained in the Interrogator utility allows the user to successfully download the recorded data andsave the data into DCX files on the PC.The following Interrogator screen is displayed when the user clicks on the Interrogator button in the Container GroupBox on the Launch Pad.

The DataLINE application refreshes the screen in one of the three following ways.1. AutoRefresh -- Every 30 seconds the interrogator screen automatically updates all data in the Recorder and Con-

troller Group Boxes.2. Refresh Button -- Provides the user with the capability to manually trigger refreshing of the interrogator screen.3. F9 -- Provides the user with shortcut for manually triggering the refresh operation.The Interrogator provides the user with the ability to perform the interrogation of the DataCorder using one of thefollowing methods.1. By Date -- Allows the user to extract data between user specified dates.2. By Trip -- Allows the user to extract data for the user--selected trip.3. Last 30 Days -- Allows the user to extract the last 30 days of data from the DataCorder.4. All Data -- Allows the user to extract all available records from the DataCorder.The user has the capability to launch the ViewData utility from the Interrogator screen (if successful connection iscomplete) by checking the box marked “View Data After Interrogation” before starting interrogation.Before starting interrogation, the usermust ensure that a successful connection is establishedwith theDataCorder. Theuser can determine status of connection as follows.

S If the connection is established only with the DataCorder, data is displayed in the fields in the Recorder GroupBox.S If the connection is establishedwith both theController and theDataCorder, data is displayed in both theControllerGroup Box and the Recorder Group Box.

S If the connection is not established with the DataCorder, all data in the fields in the Recorder Group Box will bedisplayed with “X”. If the connection is not established, the Interrogator Group Box is disabled and the user is un-able to interrogate.

S If the connection is not established with the Controller, all data in the fields in the Controller Group Box will bedisplayed with “X”. Interrogation of the DataCorder can still proceed without a connection to the Controller.

If at any time during the display of the Interrogator screen the connection is not established or is lost, the user is alertedto the status of the connection.

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After selecting the interrogation method and ensuring a successful connection has been made with the DataCorder,click on the “Start” button to begin interrogation.

Once interrogation has started and the data is being downloaded from the DataCorder to the file in the workingdirectory, a progress bar displays the progress of the data download.

The user has the capability to stop interrogation at any time during the download of data from the DataCorder.

To suspend interrogation, click on the “Stop Interrogation” button.3.5.1 Enter File Comment Screen

After the user has clicked the “Start” button to start downloading, the user is prompted to enter an interrogation filecomment. The file comment is stored in the DCX file, along with the interrogated data, and is included in the reportsgenerated using the ViewData utility.

The following screen is displayed when the user is prompted to enter an interrogation file comment.

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3.5.2 Interrogation Results Summary Screen

The DataLINE application automatically converts the data from the DataCorder to a DCX file after download. Afterthe download and conversion completes successfully, the “Interrogation Results Summary” appears displaying thefollowing.

1. File name where data downloaded

2. Number of records attempted for download

3. Number of records successfully downloaded

4. Number of records successfully converted to a DCX file

5. Number of records not converted

The following screen is displayed when download completes successfully.

3.6 VIEW DATA SCREEN

This paragraph describes the features available on the ViewData screen.

The ViewData utility is used to generate reports that contain data downloaded from the DataCorder. The user can usethese reports to analyze DataCorder data stored in a DCX file. The generated reports are stored in a report directory.The user also has the ability to define and generate customized reports.

The application provides the user with two methods by which to launch the ViewData utility:

1. From the Application Launch Pad by clicking on the ViewData Button in the Tools Group Box.

2. From the Interrogator screen (if successful connection is complete) by checking the boxmarked “ViewData AfterInterrogation.”

3. From the Data Manager screen. The Data Manager application provides the user with two methods by which tolaunch ViewData:-- By selecting a row in the “List of Files” and clicking on the ViewData button.-- Right--click anywhere on the selected row in the “List of Files” Group Box. A pop up menu appears with threeoptions, click on “Launch ViewData”.

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The following ViewData screen is displayed when the user clicks on the ViewData button in the Tools Group Box onthe Launch Pad.

3.6.1 Generate Reports

This paragraph describes the features available to generate standard and custom reports.

The user can generate any of the following reports utilizing report templates defined by the application. A DCX filemust be open prior to generating any of the reports.

1. Custom/Standard Graph Report – will allow the user to view sensor data over a selected range of dates in agraphical format.

2. Custom/Standard Sensor Report – will display the sensor data over a selected range of dates.

3. Custom/Standard Event Report – will display the event data over a selected range of dates.

4. Custom/Standard Alarm Summary Report – will display the Controller, DataCorder, and CA alarms over aselected range of dates.

5. StandardColdTreatment SummaryReport –will display the activity of theUSDAsensorswith respect to theiroperation within predefined temperature ranges.

6. Standard Controller Pre--trips Report – will display the pre--trip results over a selected range of dates.

7. StandardRawDataReport –will display the event and sensor data over a selected range of dates. This reportwillalso display sensor configuration information.

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To open a DCX file, choose the “Open” option from the File menu on the ViewData screen.

The following screen is displayed after a DCX file has been opened.

Select the type of report for generation from the Report menu, e.g. graph report, and click to launch the Create Reportscreen.

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The following screen is displayed when the option to create a standard sensor report or a standard graph report ischosen.

Select the sensors to be included in the report by highlighting on the sensor name.Only five sensors can be chosen for agraph report.

The following screen is displayedwhen the user chooses to create any other type of a report than a standard sensor or astandard graph report.

The ”Last Trip Start” Group Box is enabled only for Cold Treatment Summary Report.

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The user can select the date range criteria for all report types by deselecting the ”ViewAll Data” checkbox. The user isthen allowed to select the start and end date. If the start date selected by the user is after the end date, the applicationswitches the dates.

After the user has generated a report, the following options are enabled. For a graph report, the Page Setup and Findoptions are not available.

S Save Report As

S Close Report

S Print

S Print Preview

S Page Setup

S Find

Each report (with the exception of the standard graph report) displays a header that contains the following information.

S Report Title

S Container ID

S Report Date Range

S Interrogation Data

S Name and Version of DataLINE software used for extracting the DCX file

S Controller Software Version

S DataCorder Software Version

S Interrogation File Comment

S Calibration Values for USDA 1,2,3 and Cargo sensors

S Controller Serial Number

S Temperature Units

In addition to the above information, the Cold Treatment Summary also includes information for “Cold TreatmentInitialization.”

The standard graph report contains no header.

All temperature units are chosen through the Program Options utility.3.6.1.1 Create Custom Report Template

This paragraph describes the features available to create a custom report template.

To create a custom report template, select the “Define Custom Template” option from the Report menu on theViewData screen and select one of the following report types.

1. Graphical -- The graph report contains no header fields. The X--axis window size is defaulted to seven for graphreports. The user can set the X--axis window size between 7 -- 60. The “Include Controller Setpoint” checkboxappears on the Custom Graph Report Template screen. The user can select from the list box the sensors to be in-cluded in the report. Only five sensors can be in chosen for a graphical report.

2. Sensor -- The sensor report contains header fields as well as the “Include Controller Setpoint” checkbox that ap-pears on theCustomGraphReport Template screen. The user can select from the list box the sensors to be includedin the report.

3. Alarm -- The alarm report contains only header fields and the user can select from the list box the alarms to beincluded in the report.

4. Event -- The event report contains only header fields and the user can select from the list box the events to be in-cluded in the report.

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The following screen is displayed when the option to create a Custom Graph Report template is chosen.

The following screen is displayed when the option to create a Custom Sensor Report template is chosen.

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The following screen is displayed when the option to create a Custom Alarm Summary Report template is chosen.

The following screen is displayed when the option to create a Custom Event Report template is chosen.

The “OK” button is disabled initially.

Enter a minimum of three characters (a maximum of 30 is allowed) in the “Report Title” text box to enable the “OK”button.

The user should also select at least one sensor from the “Select Sensor” list box (maximum of five sensors if “IncludeController Setpoint” is selected) by highlighting the sensors to be included.

Click “OK” on the “Custom Report Template ” screen to create the Custom Report template.

After a custom template is created, it is automatically stored for future use. The custom templates that have beencreated can be accessed by selecting the “Custom” option from the Reports menu on the ViewData screen.3.6.1.2 Generate Custom Report

This paragraph describes the features available to generate a custom report.

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The following screen is displayed when the “Custom” option is selected from the Reports menu on the ViewDatascreen.

To display the Create Report screen, the user must select a custom template from the “Select Template” list box andclick “OK”.

3.6.2 Page Setup Screen

This paragraph describes the features for changing the appearance of a page through the Page Setup screen.

The following screen is displayed when the “Page Setup” option is chosen from File menu on the ViewData screen.

The default for all margins is 1.00 inch. The margin value can be changed by clicking on the up/down control or bymanually entering a margin value. The minimum value for the left and right margins is 0.25 inches and the maximumvalue is 2.00 inches. Theminimumvalue for the top and bottommargins is 0.75 inches and themaximumvalue is 2.00inches.

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3.7 PRINT PREVIEW SCREEN

This paragraph describes the features for previewing a page through the Print Preview screen before beginning toprint.

The following screen is displayedwhen the “Print Preview” option is chosen from Filemenu on theViewData screen.

To change the size of the previewed report, click on the zoom drop down list.

To select a page of the report for viewing, click on the “First Page”, “Previous Page”, “Next Page”, or “Last Page”arrow buttons located at the top of the screen.

If the user clicks on the printer icon at the top of the screen, the Print Preview screen closes and the standardWindowsPrint dialog box appears.

To begin printing, select the appropriate printer settings and click “OK”.

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3.8 DATAREADER FILE UTILITY SCREEN

This paragraph describes the features available on theDataReader FileUtility screen. DataLine provides the userwithan interface to download or erase raw files from the DataReader through the DataReader File utility. The utilityprovides the user with the capability to successfully download the raw files and convert the downloaded files into aDCX file format. The utility automatically saves the downloaded files to the PC after the download processsuccessfully completes. The user can choose to erase all the files from the DataReader.

The followingDataReader FileUtility screen is displayedwhen the user clicks on theDataReaderDownload button inthe DataReader Group Box on the Launch Pad.

To connect to the DataReader:

1. Connect the DataReader to the PC using Upload Cable P/N 22--01743--00.

2. Turn the DataReader “ON”, and use the down arrow to scroll to “Transfer Data”.

3. Press the “Enter” button on the DataReader.

4. In the “DataReader File Utility” screen, click on the “Connect” button to connect to the DataReader. The status ofthe connection can be determined as follows:

S If the connection to theDataReader is successful, the list of raw files available on theDataReader is displayed in thelist box. For each file, the following information is displayed:

--File Index – Displays the order in which the files are retrieved from the DataReader.

--Controller Type (ML1, ML2, ML2i, ML2i, ML3--cs)

--Container ID at the time of interrogation

--Date of interrogation

--Size of the raw file in bytes

S If the connection is not established with the DataReader, the user is alerted with an error message.

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The following screen is displayed upon successful connection with the DataReader.

Select one or more files from the list box, and click on the “Download Files” button to start downloading.Once downloading has started and the files are being downloaded from the DataReader in to the working directory, aprogress bar displays the progress of the file download.The user has the capability to cancel downloading at any time during the download of files from the DataReader.To cancel downloading, click on the “Cancel” button.F9 -- Provides the user with a shortcut for manually triggering the refresh operation.3.8.1 File Download Results Download Summary ScreenTheDataLine application automatically converts the raw file from theDataReader to aDCX file after download.Afterthe download and conversion completes successfully, the ”DataReader FileResults Summary” appears displaying thefollowing.S # (File Index) -- Displays the order in which the files are retrieved from the DataReader.S File Name -- Displays the name of the downloaded file.S Download -- Displays the status of the download process as Success or Failure or Not Attempted.S Conversion -- Displays the status of the conversion process as Success or Failure or Not Attempted. For each filesuccessfully downloaded and converted, the resultingDCX file name is displayed. For each file successfully down-loaded, but not converted, the resulting raw file name is displayed.

The following screen is displayed when download completes successfully.

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3.9 Container Configuration Utility Screen

This section describes the features available on theContainerConfigurationUtility screen.DataLine provides the userwith an interface to create and store new configurations in the PC through the Container Configuration Utility. Theutility also provides the user with the capability to copy and delete container configurations between DataReader andthe PC.

The following Container Configuration Utility screen is displayed when the user clicks on the DataReader DataSetbutton in the DataReader Group Box on the Launch Pad.

To connect to the DataReader:

1. Connect the DataReader to the PC using Upload Cable P/N 22--01743--00.

2. Turn the DataReader “ON”, and use the down arrow to scroll to “Transfer Data”.

3. Press the “Enter” button on the DataReader.

4. In the “Container Configuration Utility” screen, click on the “Read Configs” button to connect to the DataReader.The status of the connection can be determined as follows:

S If the connection to the DataReader is successful, the configurations are displayed in the list box in the “Configura-tions in DataReader” Group Box.

S If the connection is not successful, the user is notified with amessage to check the connections between the PC andDataReader or check that the DataReader is in transfer mode.

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The following screen is displayed upon successful connection with the DataReader.

To copy configurations from the PC to the DataReader:

S Select oneormore configurations from the list boxbyhighlighting the nameof configuration in the “Configurationsin PC Database” Group Box. Click on the“Copy >>” button

To copy configurations from the DataReader to the PC:

S Select oneormore configurations from the list boxbyhighlighting the nameof configuration in the “Configurationsin DataReader” Group Box. Click on the “<< Copy” button

To copy all the configurations from the PC to the DataReader, click on the “Copy All >>” button.

To copy all the configurations from the DataReader to PC, click on the “<< Copy All” button.

To delete configurations from the PC or the DataReader:

S Select one ormore configurations from the list box by highlighting the name of the configuration. Click on the “De-lete” button in the corresponding Group Box.

S To delete all configurations in theDataReader, click on the “DeleteAll” button in the “Configurations inDataRead-er” Group Box

To save the changes to the PC Database and the DataReader click on the “Commit” button.

After the commit process completes successfully, the user is notified of the following details:

S Database Updates -- Displays the status of the database updates as Success or Failure or Not Attempted.

S DataReader Updates -- Displays the status of the DataReader updates as Success or Failure or Not Attempted.

S Number ofConfigs Sent -- Displays the number of configurations in the list box in the “Configurations inDataRead-er” Group Box.

S Number of Configs Accepted -- Displays the number of configurations successfully sent to the DataReader.

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The following screen is displayed upon completion of commit process.

3.9.1 DataSet Editor ScreenThisparagraphdescribes the features available on theDataSetEditor screen.DataLine provides the userwith an interface to createconfigurations in the PC database through the DataSet Editor screen. The utility also provides the user with the capability tomodify container configurations stored in the DataReader and the PC.

Tocreate anewconfiguration in thePCDatabase, clickon the“Create”button in the“Configurations inPCDatabase”GroupBox.For a new configuration, all the values in the fields are set to the default settings. The user has the ability to change these defaultvalues.

To modify an existing configuration, select the configuration from the list box in either the PC Database or the DataReader andclick on the “Modify” button. The configuration name is displayed in the “Name” field.

The following DataSet Editor screen is displayed when the user clicks on the “Create” or “Modify” button. Two tabs, one forController Parameters and one for DataCORDER Configuration, are displayed when the screen opens.

The user has the capability to cancel create/modify operation by clicking on the “Cancel” button.

To change DataCORDER Configuration values click on the “Datacorder Configuration” tab on the DataSet Editor screen.

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The following DataSet Editor screen for DataCORDER Configuration is displayed.

3.10 System Tools Screen

This section describes the features available on the System Tools screen. DataLine provides the user with an interfaceto modify Controller information, update DataCorder clock, start a new trip, and inactivate alarm #88 through theSystem Tools utility.The following System Tools screen is displayed when the user clicks on the System Tools button in the ContainerGroup Box on the Launch Pad.

The DataLine application refreshes the screen in one of the two following ways.1. AutoRefresh -- Every 60 seconds theSystemTools screen automatically updates theDataCorder andPCDate/Time

in the “Date and Time” Group Box and Last Trip Start in the “Trip Functions” Group Box.

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2 F9 -- Provides the user with a shortcut for manually triggering the refresh operation. If the user tries to refresh thescreen without sending the changes made on the screen to the refrigeration unit, the user is alerted with a message.

In order to view/modify the DataCorder and Controller settings and their configurations, the user must ensure that asuccessful connection is established with the DataCorder and Controller. The user can determine status of connectionas follows:

If the connection is establishedwith both theController and theDataCorder, data is displayed in all theGroupBoxes. Ifthe configuration on the DataCorder is custom, the DataCorder Configuration in the “Current Configuration” GroupBox will be displayed as “Custom”. If the configuration on the Controller is custom, the Controller Configuration inthe “Current Configuration” Group Box will be displayed as “Custom”.

If the connection is not established with the DataCorder, the following conditions exist:

The DataCorder Configuration in the “Current Configuration” Group Box will be displayed as “Custom”.

S The “DataCorderDate/Time” field in the “Date andTime”GroupBox and “Last TripDate” field in the “Trip Func-tions” Group Box will be displayed as “X”s.

S The user will be unable to change the DataCorder date/time.

S The “Last TripDate” field in the “Trip Functions”GroupBoxwill be displayed as “X”s. The userwill be unable tostart a new trip.

If the connection is not established with the Controller, the following conditions exist:

S The Controller Configuration in the “Current Configuration” Group Box will be displayed as “Custom”.

S All fields data in the “Controller Information” Group Boxwill be displayed as “X”s and the user will be unable tosend the changes to the Controller.

If at any timeduring thedisplay of theSystemTools screen the connection is not establishedor is lost, the user is alertedto the status of the connection.

The features available on the System Tools screen are:

S Tomodify Controller information, modify at--least one the fields in the “Controller Information” Group Box andclick on the “Send” button

S Tomodify DataCorder date and time, modify the field in the “ChangeDataCorder Date” Group Box, and click onthe “Send” button

S To synchronize DataCorder clock with PC clock, click on “Synchronize with PC” button.

S To start a new trip on the DataCorder, enter the USDA comments if needed and click “Start New Trip” button.

S To inactivate alarm #88 on the DataCorder, press “Ctrl + A” key.

Upon returning from theController Configuration, Controller Parameters, DataCorderConfiguration, or the ISOTripHeader to the System Tools screens, if the connection or platform of the refrigeration unit has changed, the followingscreen is displayed:

3.11 DataCorder Configuration Screen

This section describes the features available on theDataCorderConfiguration screen.DataLine provides the userwithan interface to view/modify current settings of the DataCorder configuration through the DataCorder Configurationscreen.

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The following DataCorder Configuration screen is displayed when the user clicks on the “DataCorder” button in the“Current Configurations” Group Box on the System Tools screen.Two tabs, one for Standard and one for Custom configuration are displayed when the screen opens.

To change custom configuration settings click on the “Custom” tab on the DataCorder Configuration screen.The following DataCorder Configuration screen for Custom configuration is displayed.

• F9 -- Provides the user with a shortcut for manually triggering the refresh operation.Before sending the new configuration, the user must ensure that a successful connection is established with theDataCorder.• If the connection is established with the DataCorder, the current configuration on the DataCorder and itscorresponding values are displayed in each field.• If the connection is not establishedwith theDataCorder, the default configuration and its corresponding values aredisplayed on the screen. The user does not have the capability to send the configuration to the DataCorder.If at any time during the display of theDataCorderConfiguration screen the connection is not established or is lost, theuser is alerted to the status of the connection.The features available on the DataCorder Configuration screen are:1. To modify the settings of the standard configuration.2. To create a new custom configuration.3. To modify the settings of the existing custom configuration.4. To send a new configuration to the DataCorder, the user must either modify the settings of the standardconfiguration, create a new custom configuration ormodify the settings of the existing customconfiguration and clickon the “Send” button.5. To save a configuration to the PC, the user either must modify the settings of the standard configuration, create anew custom configuration or modify the settings of the existing custom configuration and click on the “Save” button.

NOTE:The user does not have the capability to save the OEM and CRO defined DataCorder configurations.

If the user tries to refresh the screen, select another configuration or close the utilitywithout sending the changesmadeon the screen to the DataCorder or saving the changes, the user is alerted with a message.

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3.12 Controller Configuration Screen

This section describes the features available on the Controller Configuration screen. DataLine provides the user withan interface to view/modify current settings of the Controller configuration through the Controller Configurationscreen.

The following Controller Configuration screen is displayed when the user clicks on the “Controller” button in the“Current Configurations” Group Box on the System Tools screen.

• F9 -- Provides the user with a shortcut for manually triggering the refresh operation.

Before sending newconfiguration, the usermust ensure that a successful connection is establishedwith theController.

• If the connection is established with the Controller, the current configuration on the Controller and itscorresponding values are displayed in each field. If the configuration on the Controller is custom, the ControllerConfiguration in the “Current Configuration” Group Box will be displayed as “Custom”.

• If the connection is not established with the Controller:

• The Controller Configuration in the “Current Configuration” Group Box will be displayed as “Custom”.

• The default configuration values will be displayed in each field.

• The user does not have the capability to send the configuration to the Controller.

If at any time during the display of the Controller Configuration screen the connection is not established or is lost, theuser is alerted to the status of the connection.

The features available on the Controller Configuration screen are:

1. To modify the pre--existing Controller configuration.

2. To send a configuration to the Controller, the user must either select a new configuration from the “AvailableConfigurations” list box ormodify the pre--existing configuration and click on the “Send” button. If the configurationsent was standard, the associated DataCorder configuration will be sent to the DataCorder, if available.

3. To save a configuration to the PC, the user must modify either the value of at--least one selectable variable or thename of the existing configuration as shown in the “Save Option” Group Box and click on the “Save” button.

NOTE:The user does not have the capability to save the CRO defined Controller configuration.

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If the user tries to refresh the screen, select another configuration, or close the utilitywithout sending the changesmadeon the screen to the Controller or saving the changes, the user is alerted with a message.

3.13 Controller Parameters ScreenThis section describes the features available on the Controller Parameters screen. DataLine provides the user with aninterface to view/modify current settings of the Controller parameters through the Controller Parameters screen.The followingController Parameters screen is displayedwhen the user clicks on the “Controller Parameters” button inthe “Current Configurations” Group Box on the System Tools screen.

• F9 -- Provides the user with a shortcut for manually triggering the refresh operation.Before sending modified parameter values, the user must ensure that a successful connection is established with theController.• If the connection is establishedwith the Controller, the current parameter values of the Controller are displayed ineach field.

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• If the connection is not established with the Controller, the default values for each parameter are displayed. Theuser does not have the capability to send the modified values to the Controller.If at any time during the display of theController Parameters screen the connection is not established or is lost, the useris alerted to the status of the connection.After modifying the parameter values and ensuring a successful connection has been made with the Controller, clickon the “Send” button to send the modified parameter values.If the user tries to refresh the screen or close the utility without sending the changes made on the screen to theController, the user is alerted with a message.

3.14 ISO Trip Header Screen

This section describes the features available on the ISO Trip Header screen. DataLine provides the user with aninterface to view/modify current settings of the ISO trip header through the ISO Trip Header screen.The following ISO Trip Header screen is displayed when the user clicks on the “ISO Trip Header” button in the “TripFunctions” Group Box on the System Tools screen.

• F9 -- Provides the user with a shortcut for manually triggering the refresh operation.Before sending modified parameter values, the user must ensure that a successful connection is established with theController.• If the connection is established with the DataCorder, the current contents of the ISO Trip Header from theDataCorder will be displayed in each field.• If the connection is not established with the DataCorder, all fields on the screen will be displayed as “X”s.If at any time during the display of the ISO Trip Header screen the connection is not established or is lost, the user isalerted to the status of the connection.After modifying the values and ensuring a successful connection has been made with the DataCorder, click on the“Send” button to send the modified parameter values.The maximum allowed length of the ISO Trip Header is 128 alphanumeric characters.If the user tries to refresh the screen or close the utility without sending the changes made on the screen to theDataCorder, the user is alerted with a message.

3.15 Probe Calibration Screen

This section describes the features available on the Probe Calibration screen. DataLine provides the user with aninterface to calibrate probes on the DataCorder portion of the container refrigeration unit through the Probe

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Calibration utility. A set of features contained in the Probe Calibration utility allows the user to successfully calibrateUSDA and Cargo probes.

The following Probe Calibration screen is displayed when the user clicks on the Probe Calibration button in theContainerGroupBox on theLaunch Pad orwhen the user clicks on the Internal option button on the ProbeCalibrationscreen.

The DataLine application refreshes the screen in one of the two following ways:

• AutoRefresh -- Every 15 seconds the probe calibration screen automatically updates all data in the “Current ProbeOffset Temperatures” Group Box.

• F9 -- Provides the user with shortcut for manually triggering the refresh operation.

The Probe Calibration provides the user with the ability to calibrate the probes using one of the following methods:

• Internal –The user selects a fixed ice--bath temperature between --1.0 _Cand+1.0 _C that applies to all the probes.

• External – The user explicitly specifies the offset of each probe between –2.0 _C and +2.0 _C that needs to becalibrated.

• Auto -- DataCorder automatically calculates the proper offsets of the selected probes from a fixed ice--bathtemperature of 0.0 _C. The user cannot select probes and change the values. All the probes are selected by default.

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The following Probe Calibration screen is displayed when the user clicks on the External option button on the ProbeCalibration screen.

The following Probe Calibration screen is displayed when the user clicks on the Auto option button on the ProbeCalibration screen.

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Before sendingnewprobevalues, the usermust ensure that a successful connection is establishedwith theDataCorder.The user can determine status of connection as follows.

• If the connection is established with the DataCorder, data is displayed in the fields in the Current Probe OffsetTemperature Group Box.

• If the connection is not established with the DataCorder, all the fields on the screen, except “Probe Name” in the“Current Probe Offset Temperatures” Group Box and “Bath Temperature” in “Auto” Group Box will be displayed as“X”s. If the connection is not established, the user will be unable to send the new values to the DataCorder.

If at any time during the display of the Probe Calibration screen the connection is not established or is lost, the user isalerted to the status of the connection.

After selecting the calibrationmethod and ensuring a successful connection has beenmadewith theDataCorder, clickon the “Send” button to calibrate probes.

The user has the capability to cancel calibration at any time during the calibration process.

To suspend calibration, click on the “Cancel” button.

After calibration has been carried out on the USDA sensors, the offsets are applied to all raw--measured data from theUSDA sensors prior to being recorded in the DataCorder.

When reviewing reports showing sensor data, the values displayed for the USDA/Cargo sensors have already beencorrected by the amounts shown in the report header as “Probe Calibration Readings”. For example, if the ProbeCalibrationReading forUSDA1 is listed as --0.3_C, 0.3_Chas already been added to the displayed value to correct forthe sensor offset.

3.16 Data Manager Screen

This section describes the features available on theDataManager screen. DataLine provides the userwith an interfaceto store selected header information about the files downloaded from the refrigeration unit (using the Interrogatorutility, the DataReader Download utility, DOS DataView, or by some other means) in a database. The capability toview the files in the database and to import DCX files downloaded using applications other than DataLine into thedatabase are also provided.

The Data Manager screen is displayed when the user clicks on the Data Manager button in the Tools Group

Box on the Launch Pad.

• F9 -- Provides the user with a shortcut for manually triggering the refresh operation.

The features available on the Data Manager screen are:

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1. To import DCX files into the Data Manager database, click on the “Import” button. Choose file name(s) in the“Select Files to Import” dialog box and click on the “OK” button. The information pertinent to the successfullyimported file(s) appears in the “List of Files” Group Box for each DCX file as shown in the figure above.After the import process completes, the following “File Import Results” screen displays:

2. To view detailed file information of a DCX file.

3. Search for files.4. Sort the list of files in ascending, descending and custom order.

5. To delete the selected files from the database, select the files in the “List of Files” Group Box and click on the“Delete” button. The following “File Delete Results” screen is displayed upon completion of the delete process.

3.17 View File Details Screen

To view the detailed file information of a DCX file in the Data Manager database:

1. Select a row in the “List of Files” Group Box in the Data Manager screen.2. The application provides two methods by which launch the “View File Details” screen:

2.1.Click on the “ViewData” button.2.2.Right--click anywhere on the selected row in the “List of Files” Group Box. A pop up menu appears with threeoptions, click on “View File Details”.

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3. The information for fields available in the enhanced/standard header displays. The following “View File Details”screen displays.

To launch ViewData utility click on “ViewData” button.

3.18 Specify Search Criteria Screen

The Data Manager utility provides the user with the capability to search for DCX files in the Data Manager databasebased upon the criteria specified by the user.

The following Specify Search Criteria screen is displayed when the user clicks on the “Search” button in the DataManager screen.

Specify the search criteria in the displayed fields and click on the “OK” button.

All the files that match the search criteria will be highlighted in the “List of Files” Group Box in the Data Managerscreen.

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3.19 Specify Sorting Criteria ScreenTheDataManager utility provides the userwith the capabilities to sort the list of files based upon anyof the fields in thelist. The user can customize the sort order up to three levels. To customize the sort order:Right--click on the column header of the list of files to be sorted. A pop up menu appears with three options, click on“Custom Sort...”. The following “Specify Sorting Criteria” screen is displayed.

Select the sort criteria and click on the “OK” button.All the files in the “List of Files” Group Box are sorted by the custom order of the selected column(s).

3.20 Monitor ScreenThis section describes the features available on the Monitor screen. DataLine provides the user with an interface tomonitor the status of the refrigeration unit’s analog inputs/outputs and discrete inputs/outputs for diagnostic purposes.The utility provides the user with the ability to log selected inputs/outputs to a space delimited text file. The capabilityto edit and send variable values to the refrigeration unit for override is also provided.The followingMonitor screen is displayed when the user clicks on theMonitor button in the Container Group Box onthe Launch Pad.

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The DataLine application refreshes the screen in one of the two following ways.

• AutoRefresh -- The utility provides the user the ability to specify an automatic refresh interval (monitor updateinterval). When monitor update interval expires, the Monitor screen automatically updates all data on the screen.

• F9 -- Provides the user with shortcut for manually triggering the refresh operation.

The Monitor utility provides the user with the ability to log selected inputs/outputs to a space delimited log file atregular intervals, override variable values and cancel variable overrides.

3.21 Log Monitor Data Screen

To log monitor data into the log file, the user should:

1. Enter a log file name in the field displayed in the “Enter Log FileName” group box. The followingMonitor screenis displayed when the user enters a log file name.

2. The user can specify the interval at which they want to log data into the log file.

3. After selecting variables for logging, click on the “Start” button in the “Logging Options” Group box. Thefollowing Monitor screen is displayed when the user selects variables and clicks on “Start” button.

4. To pause logging click on the “Pause” button.

5. To stop logging click on the “Stop” button.

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3.22 Override Variable Value Screen

Before starting to override variable values, the user must ensure that a successful connection is established with thecontroller and/or CA. The user can determine status of connection as follows.

• If the connection is established onlywith the CA, the values of CA variables are displayed in all of the four lists.

• If the connection is established onlywith the controller, the values of controller variables are displayed in all of thefour lists.

• If the connection is not established with the controller or CA

For analog variables, the X’s are displayed in the same format as they would be displayed if the source component isconnected.

For discrete variables, XX is displayed.

The user will be unable to override the variable values to the unconnected component.

If at any time during the display of theMonitor screen the connection is not established or is lost, the user is alerted tothe status of the connection.

To edit the variable value, press ‘ALT+W’ or ‘ALT+SHIFT+W’ or ‘ALT+w’ or ‘ALT+SHIFT+w’, or double click onthe variable value. After editing the variable value and ensuring a successful connection has been made with thecontroller or CA, press “Enter” key on the keyboard to override variable value. The variable row is displayed in bold.The following screen is displayed upon pressing “Enter” key.

The user has the capability to cancel variable override.

To cancel variable override, press ‘ALT+C’ or ‘ALT+SHIFT+C’ or ‘ALT+c’, or ‘ALT+SHIFT+c’while the variable’svalue is selected in the list. The variable row is displayed in regular (non--bold) font.

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SECTION 4

OPTIONAL HARDWARE

4.1 DATAREADER

TheDataReader (seeFigure 4-1) is a simple to operate handheld device designed for the primary purpose of extractingdata from Container Systems and then uploading that data to a PC. It has the ability to store multiple data files.

DataReader

Figure 4-1. Handheld DataReader

4.2 OPERATOR INTERFACE

The operator interface is kept simple by the use of user selection menus. To move within a menu the arrow keys areused and to make a menu selection is pressed. To escape from a menu press .

Although theDataReader keypad is primarily for data extraction from theDataCORDER, the user can also perform anumber of basic system commands and enter basic information.

The DataReader will perform an auto power-off to extend battery life. Press to turn the unit on.

a. Keypad

The keypad has eight keys in total:

b. LCD Display

The LCD display is an alpha/numeric dot matrix display. It has two lines of 16 characters each (see Figure 4-2).

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4.3 MENU INTERFACE

The DataReader is not password protected. Connection to the Controller is automatic and the user is not required tospecify the Controller type (ML 1/2/2i/3). The first menu presented to the operator will be the DataReader menu andbasic utilities (see Figure 4-2).

Connect to..ML 1/2/2i/3

Transfer DataFile UtilitiesDataSet FilesSet Date/TimePower OFF

Figure 4-2. DataReader Menu

Only two lines of themenu can be seen at any time on the two line LCDdisplay so the user will need to use theUP andDOWN ARROW followed by pressing the key to select all of the functions available.

4.3.1 Transfer Data

Selecting Transfer Data allows the user to establish communication between theDataReader and a PC for the purposeof downloading interrogated files or for uploading container configuration files from the PC.

To start the communication process with the PC, select Transfer Data from the DataReader Menu and press .

4.3.2 File Utilities

File Free SpaceFile Details

EraseFlash********

Figure 4-3. File Utilities

The File Utilities menu allows the user to view various file options. See Figure 4-3 for these options.a. File Free Space

File Free Space displays the amount of free space available in the memory. Selecting File Free Space and pressingwill express free space available in bytes.

b. File Details

File Details will display the total number of files currently stored in memory. The File Details include:

1. Type of data file (ML1, ML2, ML2i or ML3)

2. Container ID

3. Down load date

4. Size of file (displayed in bytes)c. Erase Flash

Erase Flashwill erase the entire contents of the FlashMemory (the DataReadermemory). Pressing will confirm

erasure of Flash Memory. Press to abort the Flash Erase function.

4.3.3 DataSet Files

DataSet Files is used to display the file names of configuration files stored in the DataReader memory. Press to

display a list of the configuration files. To view the configuration file contents, press . Press tomove back one

level in the menu structure.

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4.3.4 Set Date/Time

SetDate/Time is used to set the date and timeof theDataReader. It is important for the user to enter the correct date andtimebefore beginning any operation.When retrieving data files from aMicro-Link 1DataCORDER, the date and timeinformation are taken from the extracting device (the DataReader or laptop PC).

To display the current date and time, press at the menu prompt. Press again to change the date and time. The

date functionwill appear asMonth (MM), Date (DD), Year (YYYY) andDay of theweek. Press after entering the

correct date and time to confirm the change.

NOTEBefore beginning any operation, ensure that the correct date and time are set in theDataReader. This is impor-tant as theMicro-Link 1DataCORDER obtains its time stamp information from theDataReader. TheMicro-Link 2/2i/3 use internal “real time”clocks. These clocks are set to “GreenwichMean time” (GMT) in the fac-tory.

4.3.5 Power Off

Power Offwill switch off power to the unit. Select Power Off and press to turn the power off. To power off from

the main menu, press and hold down at least three seconds.

4.3.6 Micro-Link 1/2/2i/3

The user will be presented with the following menu selections for the Micro-Link system Controller (not all menuitems are valid for theMicro-Link 1). The first two items are displayed on the LCDwith the cursor at the first item. Tosee and select the other items on the menu the user can move the cursor with the up and down arrows to the desireditem. To select the desired item, press .

Extract DataCommand

Display

Figure 4-4. ML2 Menud. Extract Data

Extract Data selected from themainDataReadermenu will present the user with another menu of available functions(see Figure 4-4). The user can select the desired function with and .

Extract by TripExtract by Date

Last 30 DaysExtract all Data

Figure 4-5. Extract Data Menu

1. Extract By Trip-- Valid for ML 2/2i/3

Allows the user to extract data for the last trip alone, provided a trip marker was set when the last trip was initiated. Ifno tripmarker is found, then the DataReaderwill prompt the user to either abort by pressing or extract all data by

pressing .

2. Extract By Date -- Valid for ML 2/2i/3

Allows the user to extract data within specific dates. Upon selecting the menu, the user is required to enter the beginand the end dates for the data to be extracted.

3. Last 30 Days-- Valid for ML 2/2i/3

Allows the user to extract the last 30 records of data starting from the current date. Normally one day data willconstitute one record. In case ofmultiple records for a single day, the data extractedwill only be for the last 30 records.

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4. Extract All Data -- Valid for ML 1/2/2i

Allows the user to extract all data stored in the Controllermemory. Different container files found in the memorywillbe stored under different container numbers.e. Command

Selecting Command presents the user with another menu of available functions (see Figure 4-6).

Mark Trip StartCalibrate Probes

Date and Time (D/C)Container IDConfiguration

Figure 4-6. Command Menu

The user can select the desired function by pressing or and .

1. Mark Trip Start -- Valid for ML 2/2i/3

This menu item will enable the user to initiate a trip start. Upon choosing this menu and pressing a trip marker is

set in the Controller. Press again to confirm the trip start.

2. Calibrate Probes

CalibrateProbes allows the user to carry out a field calibration of all the probesused in the system.Upon choosing thismenu, the current sensor values and offsets are displayed on the LCD. Press any key to bring up the Auto mode ofcalibration (in the Auto mode of calibration, the sensors are required to be immersed into an ice bath maintained at0.0°C).

Pressing either or will display the current DataCORDER S/W version and the total number of probes

installed in the system. The sensor name and offset will be displayed in the following format:

S/W Rev XXXX Probes XX

SA Current Value XX.X Offset XX.X

All the probes active in the system will be displayed with the actual probe value and offset. Press to start the

calibration process. Scroll to the end of the list until you reach “Enter Bath Temp”, then press . Enter the bath

temperature using the four arrow keys. Press to submit the bath temperature. Wait for the message “Probe

Calibration Done”, then press any key.

3. Date and Time (D/C)

This menu item allows the user to modify the current date and time of the DataCORDER. Pressing will display

the current date and time of the DataCORDER. To set a new date and time for the DataCORDER press .

NOTEThis Date and Time is for the DataCORDER. Ensure that the DataReader date and time is correct prior toconfirming the change.

To set a new date and time for the DataReader choose Set Date/Time from opening menu (refer to paragraph 4.3.4).

4. Container ID

Container ID allows the user to modify or change the container ID. Pressing in this menu selection enables the

user to modify the ID. Move the cursor to the position where the character is to be modified and use and to

select the correct character. Confirm the new ID by pressing .

5. Configuration

The Configuration menu enables the user to configure the DataCORDER and certain controller parameters. Theconfiguration filesmust first be transferred fromaPCusing theDataSetmenu (refer to paragraph 4.3.3). Pressing

in the Configuration menu will display a configuration sub-menu.

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Select Cfg FileConfigure

Figure 4-7. Configure Menu

To view a particular configuration file, choose Select Cfg File and press .Use the arrow keys to select the file and

press to view the file.

To configure a container, select Configure and press to view the list of available configuration files. Using the

arrow keys, select desired file and press to send the configuration to the Controller. Wait for the message

“Success” on the DataREADER display. The new configuration will take effect immediately.f. Display

This menu selection will present the user with another menu of available functions as shown below.

Compressor hourSensor offsets

Trip start dateContainer IDDataCORDER Cnfg

Figure 4-8. Display Menu

The user can select the desired function with the up, down and keys.

1. Compressor Hour

This menu item displays the total number of compressor hours. Press to view the number of compressor run

hours.

2. Sensor Offsets

Press to view the offsets of all the sensors configured in the system.

This menu item displays the sensor offsets and the display structure is as follows:

DataCORDER software revision, number of probes (1st line); actual probe reading, offset (2nd line)

3. Trip Start Date

This menu item displays the trip start date based on the tripmarker. If no tripmarkerwas set, the displaywill be blank.Press in this menu to view the trip start date.

4. Container ID

Container ID allows the user to view the current container ID. In this menu, press to view the Container ID.

5. DataCORDER Configuration

DataCORDER Configuration allows the user to view the current configuration of the DataCORDER. In this menu,press to view the DataCORDER configuration. The display will show only the sensors that are currently

configured.

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