View newsletter in pdf formatNovember 2014
A brief description of the topics in this newsletter is provided below.
In alignment with the success of the alarm app, announced in the June TechLINE, Carrier Transicold is launching a Web Portal, allowing service technicians access to technical manuals that are mobile device friendly.
When using the XtendFRESH system, the box must conform to air leak rates in order to maintain control of the O2 and CO2 set points. To ensure that the box conforms to the air leak requirements, a pressure decay check is required prior to the voyage.
Micro-Link® 3 Green Label Controller
The new ML3 green label controller (part number 12-55012 / Scroll, 12-55011 / Recip) is compatible across all ML2i and ML3 based platforms. The NaturaLINE™ platform must use the green label controller.
We have received a report of an “Old” “CntrL” (old controller) message being displayed on a controller in the field. This occurrence is the result of a field installation of an ML3 controller, prior to Date Code 1213 (week 13, 2012), Serial Number 04163550 being installed in a new PrimeLINE with the EDGE option unit (561-300 series and newer).
XtendFRESH™ Alarms (62 and 07)
The XtendFRESH option has a new alarm (Alarm 62, O2 Out Of Range) used as an indication that the O2 level is rising after reaching its setpoint. The current AL07 alarm was upgraded to include Vent positioning sensor (“VPS’) units with the XtendFRESH option.
The following are installation instructions for installing a Three Phase Single Speed Condenser Motor into a 69NT40-561-3XX (PrimeLINE® EDGE) unit with a dual speed motor as an emergency when a direct replacement is not readily available.
On a system power up, the last known upper vent positioning sensor (UVPS) sensor reading will be compared to the input reading taken 10 seconds after power up. If the differential value is greater than 5 CMH, the position change will be updated. Otherwise the previous setting will be displayed.
Return Material Tags (MPR Tags)
A brief reminder that all returned parts should be tagged with a properly completed MPR tag. In the Americas, tags should be ordered from the literature ordering center in Transcentral. All other regions order on a regular parts order (part number 62-10805).
As a result in the growth of the operational file sizes, it is taking longer to upgrade it into the controller. The length of time for uploading the optional software is monitored by the boot loader software in the controller.
To ensure a successful XtendFRESH trip, the following pre-trip steps should be performed prior to each trip.
XtendFRESH™ Venting Prior to Servicing
Due to the potential of a low oxygen level inside the container it is important to follow proper venting procedures prior to servicing the unit or discharging the cargo from the unit.
Listed below are the most current software release versions for operating and working with Carrier Transicold container units. Prior to upgrading units you should seek agreement from the equipment owners.