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Container

Refrigeration

Unit

Data Retrieval

for

Micro-Link and

Micro-Link 2/2i

DataCORDER

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

DATA RETRIEVAL

for

MICRO-LINK and MICRO-LINK 2/2i

DataCORDER

Carrier Corporation 2000 DPrinted in U. S. A. 0700

Carrier Transicold, Carrier Corporation, P.O. Box 4805, Syracuse, N.Y. 13221 U. S. A.

Carrier Refrigeration Operations, A member of the United Technologies Corporation family. Stock symbol UTX.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PARAGRAPH NUMBER Page

DESCRIPTION 1-1...............................................................................

1.1 HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE 1-1..................................................

1.2 DataCORDER 1-1.................................................................

1.2.1 Micro-Link 2 Controller/DataCORDER 1-2..........................................

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

1.2.3 Micro-Link 1 Controller/DataCORDER 1-4..........................................

1.2.4 DataCORDER Capabilities (Micro-Link 2 and Micro-Link 2i only) 1-5....................

1.3 DataCORDER INTERFACE 1-6......................................................

1.3.1 Data Extraction 1-6.............................................................

1.3.2 Events 1-6....................................................................

1.4 USDA RECORDING 1-10............................................................

1.5 RELATIVE HUMIDITY 1-10.........................................................

SYSTEM SETUP 2-1..............................................................................

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

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

2.3 PRINTER SUPPORT 2-2............................................................

2.3.1 PERSONAL COMPUTER PRINTING CABLE CONNECTIONS 2-2.....................

NOTE

The format of Section Three follows the format of the Help File provided with the DataView program

DataView PROGRAM INSTRUCTIONS 3-1..........................................................

TOPIC 1 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 3-1........................................................

Desktop Computer 3-1...................................................................

HP Palmtop Computer 3-1................................................................

Pen--Based Computer 3-1.................................................................

Printers Supported 3-2...................................................................

TOPIC 2 DESKTOP QUICK START 3-2..........................................................

Installation From MS--DOS Prompt 3-2......................................................

Additional Steps For The HP Palmtop 3-3....................................................

Additional Steps For The Pen--based Computer Without A Floppy Drive 3-3........................

Running The Program At The MS--DOS Prompt 3-4...........................................

Changing Program Behavior 3-4...........................................................

TOPIC 3 MENU BASICS 3-4....................................................................

TOPIC 4 RAW FILE CONVERSION 3-5..........................................................

TOPIC 5 MICRO-LINKS SELECTION SCREEN 3-6...............................................

TOPIC 6 MAIN MENU SCREEN 3-7.............................................................

TOPIC 7 INTERROGATION MENU 3-8..........................................................

TOPIC 8 DATAREADER 3-9....................................................................

TOPIC 9 SYSTEM TOOLS 3-10..................................................................

TOPIC 10 CONTROLLER UTILITIES 3-11.........................................................

View/Change Container ID 3-11.............................................................

Control Setpoint 3-12.....................................................................

Control Parameters 3-13...................................................................

Compressor Hour Meter 3-13...............................................................

Configuration 3-13.......................................................................

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TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued)

PARAGRAPH NUMBER Page

TOPIC 11 CONTROLLER CONFIGURATION 3-14.................................................

Fixed Configuration Variables 3-15..........................................................

Custom Controller Configuration 3-16........................................................

TOPIC 12 RECORDER UTILITIES 3-17...........................................................

Trip Functions 3-17.......................................................................

Configuration 3-18.......................................................................

Date And Time 3-19......................................................................

USDA Probe Calibration 3-19..............................................................

Update ISO Trip Header 3-20...............................................................

TOPIC 13 RECORDER CONFIGURATION 3-21....................................................

Standard Configuration 3-22................................................................

Generic Configuration 3-23................................................................

Recorder Sensors 3-24....................................................................

Controller Sensors 3-25...................................................................

TOPIC 14 PROBE CALIBRATION 3-26............................................................

TOPIC 15 CONTROLLER MONITOR 3-27.........................................................

TOPIC 16 PROGRAM SETUP 3-28................................................................

TOPIC 17 DIRECTORY SCREEN 3-29.............................................................

TOPIC 18 PRINTER SETUP 3-30..................................................................

TOPIC 19 VIEW DATA 3-31.......................................................................

TOPIC 20 SENSOR CONFIGURATION 3-32........................................................

TOPIC 21 TEXTUAL DATA 3-33..................................................................

Sensor Data 3-33.........................................................................

Event Data 3-34.........................................................................

Summary Data 3-34......................................................................

Raw Data 3-34..........................................................................

TOPIC 22 GRAPHIC DATA 3-36...................................................................

TOPIC 23 PRINT DATA 3-37......................................................................

OPTIONAL HARDWARE 4-1......................................................................

4.1 DataReader 4-1....................................................................

4.2 OPERATOR INTERFACE 4-1.......................................................

4.3 MENU INTERFACE 4-2............................................................

4.3.1 Transfer Data 4-2...............................................................

4.3.2 File Utilities 4-2................................................................

4.3.3 DataSet Files 4-2...............................................................

4.3.4 Set Date/Time 4-3..............................................................

4.3.5 Power Off 4-3..................................................................

4.3.6 Micro-Link 1/2/2i 4-3...........................................................

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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

FIGURE NUMBER Page

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

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

Figure 1-3. Micro-Link 1 Controller 1-4.......................................................

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

Figure 2-2. Parallel Printer Cable Connections 2-2...............................................

Figure 2-3. Serial Printer Cable Connections 2-2................................................

Figure 4-1. Hand Held DataReader 4-1........................................................

Figure 4-2. DataReader Menu 4-2............................................................

Figure 4-3. File Utilities 4-2................................................................

Figure 4-4. ML2 Menu 4-3.................................................................

Figure 4-5. Extract Data Menu 4-3...........................................................

Figure 4-6. Command Menu 4-4.............................................................

Figure 4-7. Configure Menu 4-5.............................................................

Figure 4-8. Display Menu 4-5...............................................................

LIST OF TABLES

TABLE NUMBER Page

Table 1-1 DataView Software 1-1.............................................................

Table 1-2. Manual Cross Reference Chart 1-1....................................................

Table 1-3. Temperature Controller Events 1-6....................................................

Table 1-3. Temperature Controller Events -- Continued 1-7.........................................

Table 1-4 DataCORDER Events 1-7...........................................................

Table 1-4 DataCORDER Events -- Continued 1-8.................................................

Table 1-5 Controlled Atmosphere Events Recorded in the DataCORDER 1-8...........................

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SECTION 1

DESCRIPTION

1.1 HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE

This manual contains information on the Carrier Transicold DataView Program and its interface with the

DataCORDER. The DataView program is used to retrieve data stored in the DataCORDER.

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

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

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

The retrieved data can then be printed from a PC in short or long form reports. From the DataReader, it can be

transferred to a personal computer (PC) for long-term storage on a floppy or hard disk.

The DataView software for a portable computer is supplied on 3.5 inch floppy disks for DOS (refer to Table 1-1). This

software allows data extraction, screen view of the data, hard copy report generation, USDA cold treatment probe

calibration and file management.

Table 1-1 DataView Software

PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION APPLICATION

12-00413-05 3.5” DS/HD DataView Interrogator Software PC/DOS

12-00528-00 3.5”DS/HD DataView (Scroll) Interrogator Software PC/DOS

1.2 DataCORDER

The DataCORDER records and stores data. While this manual primarily addresses the interrogation of the

Micro-Link 2 and the Micro-Link 2i DataCORDER (see Figure 1-1 and Figure 1-2), interrogation can also be done on

units with the Micro-Link 1 DataCORDER (see Figure 1-3). Additional information on the DataCORDER may be

found in the unit Operation and Service manuals. Please refer to the separately bound manuals listed in Table 1-2.

Table 1-2. Manual Cross Reference Chart

MANUAL NUMBER UNIT MODEL NUMBERS COVERED TYPE OF MANUAL

T-259 69NT40-489 Operation and Service

T-267 69NT40-501 Operation and Service

T-268 69NT40-511-1 to 69NT40-511-199 & 69NT40-521 Operation and Service

T-285 69NT40-511-300 & UP Operation and Service

T-289 69NT40-489 with EverFresh Controlled Atmosphere Operation and Service

T-291 69NT40-489--100 and Up with EverFresh Controlled

Atmosphere Operation and Service

T-292 69NT40-531 Operation and Service

T-294 69NT40-511-200 to 69NT40-511-299 Operation and Service

T-296 69NT40-511-310 Operation and Service

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1.2.1 Micro-Link 2 Controller/DataCORDER

The Carrier Transicold Micro-Link 2 Controller (see Figure 1-1) is a custom-designed, microprocessor-based control

system which is fitted with a separate DataCORDER module. The DataCORDER consists of:

1. Microprocessor

2. Program memory

3. Data memory

4. Real time clock (RTC)

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

6. Two voltage inputs

7. Four status LED’s

8. Two communication ports (serial)

9. Power supply (optional battery pack)

CONTROLLER

DataCORDER

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

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1.2.2 Micro-Link 2i Controller/DataCORDER

The Micro-Link 2i Controller is an integrated Controller and DataCORDER assembly, but is otherwise identical to

the Micro-Link 2 Controller. Scroll compressor units are also fitted with a controller Expansion Module located next

to the Controller/DataCORDER.

CONTROLLER/DataCORDER

EXPANSION MODULE

(Scroll Compressor Units Only)

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

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1.2.3 Micro-Link 1 Controller/DataCORDER

The Carrier Transicold Micro-Link 1 Controller (see Figure 1-3) predates the Micro-Link 2 Controller. Micro-Link 1

units with the DataCORDER option are equipped with a DataCORDER that is an integral part of the Controller.

Interrogation of Micro-Link 1 and Micro-Link 2 Controllers will have some differences.

Figure 1-3. Micro-Link 1 Controller

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

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

a. Sensors

Up to six thermistor temperature probes can be connected directly to the DataCORDER.

These probes are referred to as:

1. Supply

2. Return

3. USDA 1

4. USDA 2

5. USDA 3

6. Auxiliary Cargo Probe

On separate DataCORDER modules (Micro-Link 2 only) there are also two 0-5vdc inputs available for future

expansion. In addition to these inputs, an additional eight sensors connected to the refrigeration or controlled

atmosphere controllers can be recorded.

1. This list of sensors includes:

2. Humidity Sensor

3. Controlled Atmosphere Gas Sensors

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

5. Controller Pressure Sensors

6. Current Sensors

7. Line Voltage Sensor

8. Frequency

NOTE

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

sensors (STS and RTS) used by the Controller.

b. Log Interval

Micro-Link DataCORDER’s log data on 60 minute intervals from time of trip start. Micro-Link 2/2i DataCORDER

sensors can be recorded at intervals of 15, 30, 60 (default), or 120 minutes. Data is logged on the exact interval, using a

precise real time clock (RTC). All clocks are set to Greenwich Mean Time at the factory and all recording is done on

the exact interval (at 12:00 for example, rather than 12:03).

NOTE

Unless specified by your customer to set the DataCORDER clocks for another time zone, the clocks should

NOT be adjusted.

c. Sensor Recording Format

Sensors can be recorded in a wide variety of formats. A one byte temperature format can be used for compact data

storage. A two byte format can be used for high resolution over the entire temperature range.

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

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

d. Sampling Type

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

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

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

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1.3 DataCORDER INTERFACE

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

1.3.1 Data Extraction

a. Daily Header Data

Recorded days are presented in the following format:

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

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

b. Sensor Data

Sensor data will be read based on either standard or generic configuration. Please refer to separately bound manuals

covering the Refrigeration Unit for further explanation of standard and generic configurations, see Table 1-2.

1.3.2 Events

Events will be transmitted to the DataCORDER as specified in Table 1-3, Table 1-4 and Table 1-5. The

DataCORDER compacts the events, disposing of repetitive events to save memory space. All events have a time and

date stamp.

Table 1-3. Temperature Controller Events

Event When Event Occurs Data Stored Limits

Set Point Change (SP) Whenever the temperature

set point changes

New set point; method

used to change it

Last 1 per hour, last 6 per

day.

Defrost Start (DS)

Whenever a defrost cycle

is initiated and when the

system is in defrost mode

at midnight

Source of initiation (key-

pad, communications, tim-

er, or active from previous

day)

First 1 per hour, first 10

per day.

Defrost End (DE) Whenever a defrost cycle

is terminated

Source of termination

(normal, timer, or HTT)

Last 1 per hour, last 10 per

day

Pre-Trip Start (PS) Whenever Pre-Trip starts

or is active at midnight

Source of initiation (key-

pad, communications, or

active from previous day)

First 1 per hour, first 4 per

day.

Pre-Trip End (PE) Whenever Pre-Trip com-

pletes.

Pass/Fail data for each test

run since last power up

Last 1 per hour, last 4 per

day.

Dehumidification Start

(DHS)

Whenever dehumidifica-

tion is initiated, or is ac-

tive at midnight

Set point, humidity read-

ing type (active at mid-

night or normal)

First 1 per hour, first 10

per day.

Dehumidification End

(DHE)

Whenever dehumidifica-

tion ends

Set point, humidity read-

ing

Last 1 per hour, last 10 per

day

Humidification Start

(HS)

Whenever humidification

is initiated, or is active at

midnight or “htESt” is run

Set point, humidity read-

ing, method used to cause

it

First 1 per hour, first 10

per day.

Humidification End

(HE)

Whenever humidification

ends

Set point, humidity read-

ing

Last 1 per hour, last 10 per

day

Humidity Set Point

Change

Whenever humidity set

point changes

New set point, method

used to change it N/A

C

o

n

t

r

o

l

l

e

r

A

l

a

r

m

Case 1: Whenever an

alarm changes state

Case 1: Alarms active dur-

ing this hour

Case 1: 1 per hour which

is a combination of all

alarm events in that hour

Controller

A

larm

Activity (AL) Case 2: At the end of any

hour where an alarm active

during that hour is inactive

at the end of the hour

Case 2: Currently active

alarms Case 2: 1 per hour

Controller S/W Upgrade Any change in the Con-

troller software revision. New software version Last 1 per day.

Container ID Change Any time the container ID

is changed New ID Last 1 per day

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Table 1-3. Temperature Controller Events -- Continued

Event When Event Occurs Data Sent Limits

Trip Start (TS) Any time trip start is en-

tered NA NA

USDA Trip Comment When entered with

interrogation device

Up to 80 bytes of custom-

er comment data Last 1 per day

Pre-Trip Data

Any time a Pre-Trip test is

completed and Controller

is configured to send indi-

vidual test data

Pass/Fail for each sub-test,

and appropriate data points

for each test

Unlimited

Economy Mode Start

(ECON_S)

Any time economy mode

is initiated NA NA

Economy Mode End

(ECON_E)

Any time economy mode

is terminated. NA NA

ISO Trip Comment

Changed Whenever entered Data entered by user Last 1 per hour, last 1 per

day

Bulb Mode Start

(BULB_S) Any time bulb mode starts

Evaporator fan speed,

DTT opening temperature,

dehumidification set point

NA

Bulb Mode End

(BULB_E) Any time bulb mode ends NA NA

Controller Configuration

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

day

Operating Mode Change Whenever unit changes

mode New operating mode Last 2 per hour, last 24 per

day

Power Management

Start

(Reciprocating Only)

Whenever power manage-

ment starts Power management mode Last 4 per hour, last 24 per

day

Power Management End

(Reciprocating Only)

Whenever power manage-

ment ends

Method used to end power

management

Last 4 per hour, last 24 per

day

Airslide Position

Change

(Reciprocating Only)

Whenever Makeup Vent

Slide Position is changed

Source of change com-

mand

Last 1 per hour, last 6 per

day

Phase Switching

(Scroll Only)

Whenever Phase Sequence

is Checked

Phase switched to correct/

incorrect

Last 6 per hour, last 24 per

day

Table 1-4 DataCORDER Events

Event When Event Occurs Data Stored Limits

Case 1: Whenever an

alarm changes state

Case 1: Alarms active

during this hour

Case 1: 1 per hour which

is a combination of all

events in that hour

DataCORDER Alarm Ac-

tivity (DAL) Case 2: At the end of any

hour where an alarm ac-

tive during that hour is in-

active at the end of the

hour

Case 2: Currently active

alarms Case 2: 1 per hour

Battery Backup Start

(OFFWB)

Loss of main power with

battery pack present NA NA

Battery Backup End

(ONWB)

Restoration of AC power

with battery pack present NA NA

Power Loss (OFF) Loss of AC power with no

battery pack present NA NA

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Table 1-4 DataCORDER Events -- Continued

Event When Event Occurs Data Stored Limits

Power ON (ON)

Restoration of AC power

with no battery pack pres-

ent

NA NA

Data Retrieval Extraction of data from

the DataCORDER NA NA

Real Time Clock Change User modifies the real

time clock (RTC)

New Date and Time; Old

Date and Time NA

RTC Battery Replaced

Real Time Clock (RTC)

battery internal to Data-

CORDER is replaced

NA Last 1 per hour, last 1 per

day

Controller Not

Responding (NWF)

DataCORDER attempted

to communicate with

Controller, but received

no response

NA NA

Controller Responding

(NWR)

DataCORDER was able to

establish communications

with Controller, after a

failed attempt.

NA NA

DataCORDER

Configuration Reset

Whenever the Data-

CORDER detects an in-

valid configuration

NA First 1 per hour, first 1 per

day

Probe Calibration When Calibration offset

values are entered NA Last 6 per hour, last 24

per day

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

Event When Event Occurs Data Limits

CA Communications

Failure

When communication

with the CA controller is

lost

NA First 1 per hour, first

24 per day

CA Communications

Recovery

When communication

with the CA controller is

regained

NA Last 1 per hour, first

24 per day

CA Set Point Change

(CA-SP)

Whenever the O2or CO2

set point is changed O2set point, CO2set point Last 1 per hour, last 6

per day

CA Alarm Reset Whenever the CA alarm

list is reset

Last 2 per hour, last

10 per day

C

A

A

l

a

r

m

A

c

t

i

v

i

t

y

Case 1: Whenever an

alarm changes state

Case 1: Alarms active during this

hour

Case 1: 1 per hour

which is a combina-

tion of all events in

that hour

C

A

A

larm

A

ctivity

(CA-AL) Case 2: At the end of any

hour where an alarm ac-

tive during that hour is

inactive at the end of the

hour.

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

CA Pre-Trip Start

(CA-PS)

Whenever CA Pre-Trip is

initiated, or is active at

midnight

Source (keypad, communica-

tions, or active at midnight)

First 1 per hour, first

4 per day

CA Pre-Trip End

(CA-PE)

Whenever CA Pre-Trip is

completed

Test data for all CA Pre-Trip tests

run since the last power on.

Last 1 per hour, first 4

per day

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

Event When Event Occurs Data Limits

O2Air Calibration Whenever O2Air Cal-

ibration is completed

New calibration value; Result

(pass, fail, or low) Source (key-

pad, communications, or timer)

Last 2 per hour, last

10 per day

O2Gas Calibration Whenever O2Gas Cal-

ibration is completed

New calibration value; Result

(pass or fail) Source (keypad,

communications, or timer)

Last 2 per hour, last

10 per day

CO2Zero Calibration Whenever CO2Zero Cal-

ibration is completed

New calibration value; Result

(pass or fail, no gas) Source (key-

pad, communications, or timer)

Last 2 per hour, last

10 per day

Lockout Start

Whenever the Tempera-

ture Controller initiates a

lockout of CA operation

Type: normal, or active at mid-

night First 1 per hour

Lockout End

Whenever the Tempera-

ture Controller enables

CA operation.

NA Last 1 per hour.

CA Configuration

Change

Any time the CA unit

configuration changes Configuration variables Last 2 per hour, last

10 per day

CA Nitrogen Test Any time a nitrogen test

is completed

N2purity values for last low, me-

dium, and high flow tests, and

flags to indicate whether low,

medium and high values are in

range

Last 2 per hour, last

10 per day

CA Service Activity

Any time ‘‘service the fil-

ter’’ hours or compressor

hours expires or is reset,

or the O2sensor’s life is

detected to be low, or the

O2sensor is detected re-

placed

Filter hours expired; filter hours

reset; compressor hours expired;

compressor hours reset; O2sen-

sor life low; O2sensor expired;

filter, compressor, and total run

hours

First 1 per hour

CA Software Upgrade Any time the CA soft-

ware revision changes New software version Last 1 per day

CA Controller Replaced

Any time the CA Con-

troller serial number

changes

New serial number Last 1 per day

Door Lock (CA-DL) Any time the CA door is

locked by the Controller NA Last 1 per hour

Door Unlock (CA-UL)

Any time the CA door is

unlocked by the Control-

ler

NA Last 1 per hour

Vent Mode Start

(CA-VS)

Any time CA vent mode

is initiated NA Last 1 per hour

Vent Mode End

(CA-VE)

Any time CA vent mode

is terminated NA Last 1 per hour

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1.4 USDA RECORDING

A special type of recording is provided for USDA cold treatment purposes. Cold treatment recording requires that

three remote temperature probes are placed in the cargo at various locations. Provision is made to connect these probes

to the DataCORDER via receptacles located at the rear left-hand side of the unit. Four (five, on some units) receptacles

are provided. Four (three-pin) receptacles are for the probes and one (five pin) receptacle is provided for the

Interrogator. All receptacles are sized to accept a Deutsch HD16-5-16S size plug with a tricam coupling locking

device. The DataCORDER inputs are designed to accept a two wire thermistor probe.

A label on the back panel of the unit shows which receptacle is used for each probe. The USDA #1, #2 and #3 probes

(and possibly the optional Cargo probe) are installed in these receptacles.

The DataCORDER records up to six probe temperatures (supply, return, USDA #1, #2, #3 and an optional cargo probe

#4), at the logging interval.

The standard DataCORDER report displays the supply and return air temperatures. The cold treatment report displays

USDA #1, #2, #3 and return air temperatures. Cold treatment recording is backed up by a battery so recording can

continue if AC power is lost.

NOTE

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

USDA probes.

1.5 RELATIVE HUMIDITY

When the Relative Humidity Set Point mode is activated or de-activated (i.e., Controller function code Cd33 on

Micro-Link 2/2i), this status is stored in the DataCORDER memory and reported as an event.

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SECTION 2

SYSTEM SETUP

2.1 HARDWARE PLATFORMS SUPPORTED

The DataView Software will run on a variety of DOS based machines. We recommend the use of a desktop or laptop

machine with at least 3MB free disk space and a VGA monitor for displaying graphics, for most printing and report

generation functions. Other, less capable computers may be used for the actual data extraction.

2.2 INTERROGATION CABLES

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

9volt

DataReader

Computer Device

DataReader

Micro-Link 2

1

2

3

4

56

7

8

9

10

1

1. DataReader

2. Cable, Download

3. Cable, Adapter

4. Cable, Upload

5. Battery, Alkaline -- 9 Volt

6. Software, DataView (DOS)

7. Battery Pack with Charger

8. Cable, Battery

9. Cable Assembly

10. Adapter

NOTE

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

DEUTSCH PLUG

VEAM PLUG

H. P.

PALMTOP

DEUTSCH PLUG

Figure 2-1. Communication Cable Connections

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2.3 PRINTER SUPPORT

Formatted reports can be generated on the following printers:

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

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

For printers that are not compatible with the above printers, select the FILE printer port option in printer setup. This

will send the report to an ASCII print file.

2.3.1 PERSONAL COMPUTER PRINTING CABLE CONNECTIONS

After the DataCORDER has been interrogated, the data may be printed from a PC to a parallel or serial printer. Printer

cables will differ depending on the type of printer.

a. Parallel Printer

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

printer cable connects to the printer port on a PC.

1. Portable/Personal

Computer (Parallel Port)

2. Centronics Cable

3. Parallel Printer

12

3

Figure 2-2. Parallel Printer Cable Connections

c. Serial Printer

If you are using a Serial Printer, a standard Null-modem type cable may be used (see Figure 2-3). Serial printers with

9-pin serial ports may require a standard 9-socket (female) to 25-pin (male) serial converter.

1. Portable/Personal

Computer (Serial Port)

2. Cable

(Standard Null--Modem type)

3. Parallel Printer

12

3

Figure 2-3. Serial Printer Cable Connections

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SECTION 3

DATAVIEW PROGRAM INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE

The following is a copy of the software program at time of printing. If loading only one program

(12--00413 reciprocating unit interrogation or 12--00528 scroll unit interrogation program) the pro-

gram disc instructions may be followed as written. If loading both programs on the same computer,

different resident directories must be created Where these differences exist, annotation has been add-

ed to the text provided herein.

Refer to the manual Table of Contents for a listing of the following Topics and the material provided

under the topic heading.

TOPIC 1 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

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

Desktop Computer

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

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

3. MS--DOS version 3.3 or higher.

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

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

6. One 3.5--inch disk drive. If the system has one diskette drive it will have a drive designator of A. If the system is

configured with two diskette drives the second drive will be designated as B.

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

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

Serial port

Parallel port

Network Connection

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

HP Palmtop Computer

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

2. MS--DOS version 3.3 or higher.

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

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

5. One RS--232 serial port.

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

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

Pen--Based Computer

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

2. MS--DOS version 3.3 or higher.

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

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

5. Optional 3.5 floppy disk drive.

6. One RS--232 serial port.

7. Optional parallel port.

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

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Printers Supported

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

2. HP Laser Jet or equivalent (many laser printers support this format).

For printers that are not compatible with the above printers, select the FILE printer port option in printer setup. This

will send the report to an ASCII print file.

TOPIC 2 DESKTOP QUICK START

This section describes the installation procedure for the DOS DataView interrogator program.

Installation From MS--DOS Prompt

This installation procedure will copy the DataView Program to a hard --disk. Approx. 1.5MB of files will be copied.

NOTE

The data view package contains two diskettes. disc part number 12--00413--05 loads software for use with

reciprocating compressor units. Disc 12--00528--00 loads software for use with scroll compressor units. Both

software programs may be loaded on the same computer except different resident directories must be created.

Each DOS DataView program comes on a single 3.5--inch diskette. To begin installation insert the diskette into drive

A:\ or drive B:\. Depending on the drive the diskette is loaded in, at the MS--DOS system prompt type A:\install or

B:\install and press the enter key. The installation program will take the user through the following steps:

a) The startup screen is displayed. Press enter to continue.

b) The product selection screen is displayed. Select which DOS DataView product to install DataView onto: a PC,

Hewlett Packard (HP) Palmtop or pen based computer. Use the up/down arrow keys to highlight the product, and the

space bar select the product, and press enter to continue.

NOTE

If loading scroll software on the same computer as reciprocating software the destination directory must be

changed. Suggested change is C:\SCROLLDV. If the destination directory is not changed, installation of new

reciprocating software will overwrite the scroll software.

c) The destination directory selection screen is displayed. Enter the directory the DataView program will reside in and

press enter. The default directory is “C:\DATAVIEW.” If this directory does not exist on the PC, the installation

program will automatically create the directory.

d) To preserve the previous sensor configuration file, sensors.cnf, the file is copied to sensors.sav.

e) To preserve the previous program configuration file, ml2.cnf, the file is copied to ml2.sav.

f) The custom.cnf, *.DCX, and *.PRN files will not be delete and will remain in the directory.

g) The previous version of the DataView program will be deleted prior to installing the new program.

h) All of the files are downloaded to the directory defined in step c. As the files are downloaded to the computer, a

progress bar is displayed to indicate the amount of files successfully downloaded. The following files will reside in

the directory defined in step c.

DATAVIEW.EXE Main Program

RPTVIEW.EXE Report Generator Program

PRNTFILE.EXE Print Report Program

COREMON.EXE Micro-Link 2/2i Monitor Program

CTD2.EXE Micro-Link 1 Program

SELFILE.EXE DataReader Program -- not included with the HP Palmtop or

Pen--Based computer.

HELP.DAT Help data file

CONTHELP.DAT Controller Monitor Help data file

CGA.BGI Graphics driver

EGAVGA.BGI Graphics driver

ML2.CNF Program configuration file

MODELS2.CNF Model controller configuration file

SENSORS.CNF Sensor configuration file

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i) Creates the sub directory C:\“directory”\DATA, where “directory” is the directory defined in step c. This is the

working directory where the DCX files are stored.

j) Creates the sub directory C:\“directory”\PRN_FLS, where “directory” is the directory defined in step c. This is the

print file directory where the ASCII Text print files are stored.

k) The user shall be notified when the installation is complete via the Installation Completion Screen and given direc-

tions on how to proceed.

l) To restore the previous customized version of the sensor configuration file, execute the following commands at the

MS--DOS prompt:

1. “del sensors.cnf” -- deletes the new sensors.cnf file

2. “ren sensors.sav sensors.cnf” -- restores the old sensors.cnf file

m) To restore the previous customized version of the program configuration file, execute the following commands at

the MS--DOS prompt:

1. “del ml2.cnf” -- deletes the new ml2.cnf file

2. “ren ml2.sav ml2.cnf” -- restores the old ml2.cnf file

Additional Steps For The HP Palmtop

This section describes the steps required to transfer the DataView program from a PC to an HP Palmtop.

a) Prior to transferring the DataView program the user will create the following directories on the HP Palmtop:

Reciprocating Software Scroll Software

1. A:\DATAVIEW 1. A:\SCROLLDV

2. A:\DATAVIEW\DATA 2. A:\SCROLLDV\DATA

3. A:\DATAVIEW\PRN_FLS 3. A:\SCROLLDV\PRN_FLS

b) If a previous version of the DataView program exist on the HP Palmtop, delete all the files in A:\DATAVIEW direc-

tory, “DEL A:\DATAVIEW\*.*.” or “DEL A:\SCROLLDV\*.*.”

c) The HP Palmtop is supplied with the “HP Connectivity Pack Program.” Prior to transferring the files the user will

ensure this program resides on the HP Palmtop and the PC.

d) Using the cables provided with the HP Palmtop, connect the HP Palmtop to the PC.

e) Start the HP Connectivity Software Program on the HP Palmtop and the PC.

f) Copy all the program files located on the PC in the C:\”directory” where ”directory” is the directory defined in the

installation instructions step c, to the A:\DATAVIEW or A:\SCROLLDV directory on the HP Palmtop.

Additional Steps For The Pen--based Computer Without A Floppy Drive

This section describes the steps required to transfer the DataView program from the PC to a Pen--Based computer.

a) Using a serial cable the user shall connect the Pen--Based computer to the PC.

b) The user shall start the Windows Terminal program on the Pen--Based computer and the PC.

c) The user shall copy the installation files located on the PC’s hard drive (i.e., C:\) or the floppy drive (i.e., A:\ or B:\).

The installation files are copied into a temporary directory on the Pen--Based computer (i.e., C:\Temp).

d) After the installation files are copied to the Pen--Based computer, type C:\Temp\Install to start the installation pro-

gram.

e) Follow the steps defined above to install the program onto the Pen--Based computer.

f) To run the program the CONFIG.SYS file needs to be modified. These changes are required to increase the amount

of system memory used by the DataView program. If these changes are not made, the DataView program will run

out of memory. An out of memory message is displayed, to indicate the problem. For example; when the user is

viewing a file, only a portion of the file will be processed and displayed. The user is notified of the date range that

was processed and can be viewed. The user can continue and view the data or cancel the operation.

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To modify the CONFIG.SYS file, the following entries must be in the CONFIG.SYS file to execute the DataView

program:

i. DEVICE = \DOS\HIMEM.SYS

ii. DEVICE = \DOS\EMM386.EXE X=C800--CFFF I=DOOO--DFFF V

iii. DEVICE = \DOS\POWER.EXE

iv. DEVICE = \DOS\INTERLINK.EXE

v. DOS = HIGH, UMB

vi. FILES = 40

vii. BUFFERS = 30

The other entries should have “REM” entered before each entry. This will retain the information in the file, but the

entry will not be executed. For example; the entry, “DEVICE = \PCM\DPMS.EXE” should be changed to “REM

DEVICE = \PCM\DPMS.EXE.”

Running The Program At The MS--DOS Prompt

This section describes the procedure for executing the program from the MS--DOS prompt.

1. Reboot the computer into the MS-DOS mode. DO NOT start windows, this will reduce the amount of memory

available for the Data View program.

2. Change directory to the DataView directory by typing: CD \DATAVIEW <ENTER> or CD \SCROLLDV

<ENTER>

3. At the MS--DOS prompt type: DATAVIEW <ENTER> to run the program.

Changing Program Behavior

This section describes the two methods to change the behavior of the DataView program.

1) Start the DataView program and go to the Program Setup screen. From this screen the user can set up the program

to run on their computer.

2) To add control parameters to the DataView main program, start at the MS--DOS prompt and type “directory --“pa-

rameter” <ENTER> where “directory” is the resident directory (DATAVIEW, SCROLLDV or other directory des-

ignation), then space dash and “parameter” is the parameter you want to change.

The following are valid parameters:

1. To set the temperature units to Celsius, type: “DIRECTORY” --TC <ENTER>.

2. To set the temperature units to Fahrenheit, type: “DIRECTORY” --TF <ENTER>.

3. To convert the RAW files to DCX files, type: “DIRECTORY” --CONVERT <ENTER>.

4. To run on monochrome monitors (i.e., HP Palmtop), type: “DIRECTORY” --P <ENTER>.

5. To run on color monitors, type: “DIRECTORY” --D <ENTER>.

6. To set the communications port (i.e., port where the Carrier module is connected), type: “DIRECTORY” --COM1

<ENTER> or “DIRECTORY” --COM2 <ENTER>

The above options can be combined. For instance, type: DATAVIEW --TF --D <ENTER> would set the reciprocating

software program to run with Fahrenheit temperature units and a color monitor.

TOPIC 3 MENU BASICS

This section describes how to use the DOS DataView interrogator menu system.

Nearly the entire DataView Program can be run with these keystrokes:

1. RIGHT and LEFT Arrow keys move through the boxes on the screen.

2. UP and DOWN Arrow keys move vertically within a menu box.

3. ENTER selects an option.

4. ESC cancels the current screen and moves back to the previous screen.

5. H displays the help screen.

6. ALT--X exits the program and returns to the DOS prompt.

7. F9 attempts to reconnect the DataView program to the DataCORDER.

Throughout the program the user will be able to use the alphanumeric keys to select a feature without using the arrow

keys. Upon pressing an alphanumeric key the selected feature is executed. In addition the user will be able to use the

mouse to select a feature. Upon single clicking the left mouse button, the feature the pointer is on is executed.

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Throughout the program two major types of menus are used:

1. Check boxes allow the selection of all menu items that apply and look like this:

[] Graph

[X] Tabular Data

[ ] Raw Events

2. Radio buttons allow the selection of only one item and look like this:

(*) Metric Units

( ) Standard Units

To select or deselect an item in either of these two menu’s, use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to highlight the selection

and press <ENTER> to select.

TOPIC 4 RAW FILE CONVERSION

The raw file conversion feature, C:\DATAVIEW\DATAVIEW --CONVERT, converts a RAW formatted file to a DCX

formatted file. A DCX formatted file can be viewed and/or printed using the DataView program. The Raw File

Conversion process is the same process used when the DataView program interrogates a data recorder and produces a

DCX formatted file.

The Raw File Conversion screen will be displayed when the DataView program is started with the convert argument.

The following is a summary of the options available to the user:

<D> Directories -- Provides the user with the ability to change the current and working directories. The following

describes the directories;

1. <C> Current -- The current directory is the location of the RAW files. The RAW files will have the file extension,

“.RAW”, but it is not required. This feature allows the user to view and/or change the current directory.

2. <W> Working -- The working directory is the location where the DCX files will be stored. These files contain the

interrogated recorder data. This feature allows the user to view and/or change the working directory.

<F> Files -- Allows the user to list the files within the selected directory (i.e., current or working). The file menu box

allows the user to scan through the files available by pressing the up arrow, down arrow, page up, and page down keys.

If no files are found, the “NO FILES FOUND” message is displayed.

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<G> Go -- Allows the user to start the RAW to DCX file conversion. The following steps are processed:

1. The Raw File Conversion screen is cleared.

2. The File Processing popup is displayed.

3. Each file in the current directory is checked to verify if it is a RAW formatted file. If not, it skips this file and checks

the next file.

4. Each RAW formatted file found within the current directory is converted to the DCX format and stored in the work-

ing directory with the same filename and the new file extension, “.DCX.”

If a problem occurs while converting the RAW file to a DCX formatted file, a message box is displayed with the failed

file and describing the problem. The program will end and return to the MS--DOS prompt.

TOPIC 5 MICRO-LINKS SELECTION SCREEN

This section describes the features available on the Micro-Links selection screen.

The Micro-Links selection screen will be displayed when the DataView program is started withoutbeing connected to

the Recorder. The user is allowed to select which program to run: the Micro-Link 1 or Micro-Link 2/2i. The following

screen is displayed when the program starts up.

The following is a summary of the options available to the user:

<M> Micro-Links -- Allows the user to select which program to execute;

1. Micro-Link 1 -- CTD2.exe Interrogation program for the Micro-Link 1 units.

2. Micro-Link 2/2i. -- DataView Interrogation program for the Micro-Link 2/2i units.

<G> Go -- Starts the selected program.

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TOPIC 6 MAIN MENU SCREEN

This section describes the features available from the main menu. The following screen will be displayed when the

program starts up.

The following is a summary of the options available to the user:

<I> Interrogate -- This will allow the user to extract the data from the Recorder. The available interrogation methods

are: By Trip, By Date, Last 30 Days, and All Data.

<D> DataReader -- This will allow the user to transfer copied data from the DataReader to the computer, erase files

from the DataReader, or upload Data Set files to the DataReader.

<T> System Tools -- This will allow the user to change the operation of the Controller or Recorder. Users can change:

the Controller set point; user selectable functions such as defrost interval; view the compressor hour meter; configure

the controller for a specific temperature unit; change recorder Time and Date, recording Configuration, and Probe

Calibration; enter Trip Starts and Comments. Users can also monitor the operation of the controller input/output

functions, enter the ISO Trip Header.

<S> Program Setup -- This will allow the user to setup a Printer, a Communication port, and a Working Directory. In

program setup the user can also change the Screen Display, Temperature Units, and enable the Function Keys.

<V> View Data -- This will allow the user to view the data in a numerical format or to filter the data and display it in a

graphical and tabular form. Users can also select and edit new sensor configurations, name the new sensor

configuration, and save each configuration in a file.

<P> Print Data -- This will allow the user to print reports of numerical and formatted data with or without graphics, to a

printer or to a file. Users can also select and edit new sensor configurations, name the new sensor configuration, and

save each configuration in a file.

<H> Help -- Displays to the help screen.

<X> Exit -- Exits the program and returns the user to the DOS prompt.

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TOPIC 7 INTERROGATION MENU

This section describes how to retrieve data from the recorder. The following screen is displayed when this option is

selected.

The following is a summary of the options available in Interrogation.

<T> By Trip -- All data logged from the Trip Start selected until the next Trip Start (or the last date in the recorder) will

be downloaded.

<B> By Date -- All data logged between two user specified dates will be downloaded.

<L> Last 30 Days -- All data logged in the last 30 calendar days will be downloaded.

<A> All Data -- All data logged in the recorder will be downloaded.

<W> Working Directory -- Allows the user to view and/or change the working directory where the interrogated files

will be stored.

<H> Help -- Displays the help screen.

<ESC> Close -- Closes the window and returns the user to the Main Menu Screen.

As the data is being downloaded to the file in the working directory, a progress window is displayed to indicate how

much data has been copied and how much remains. Upon completion of copying the file the user is asked to enter a

comment about the interrogation file. This is optional. If the user does not wish to enter the comment, press <ESC> to

skip. To enter the comment, the following fields are available to enter information: Billing of Lading #, Point of Origin,

Origin Date, Point of Destination, Destination Date, and Comment.

For an ML2i product, the following comment fields initialized by reading the ISO Trip Header from the data recorder.

The point of origin, origin date, point of destination, and comment fields. The bill of lading and destination date are

initialized to blank fields.

The final step convert the raw file to a DCX format file. This format is used to view and print the file.

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TOPIC 8 DATAREADER

The DataReader Interface program communicates with the DataReader. It provides the user with the ability to view the

files on the DataReader, read the files from the DataReader and store the data into the DCX file format on the users

computer. The program also allows the user to erase all the files on the DataReader. The following screen is displayed

when this option is chosen.

The following is a summary of the options available in DataReader Interface Utility.

<W> Working Directory -- Allows the user to view and/or change the working directory where the interrogated data

files will be stored.

<F> Files -- Provides the user with a list of the files located in the DataReader. The user will be allowed to select one of

the DataReader files.

<U> Upload -- Allows the user to read the files from the DataReader, converts the files to DCX file format, and store

them into the working directory on the computer. The DataReader files must be selected before up loading files to the

computer.

<E> Erase -- Allows the user to delete all the files on the DataReader.

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TOPIC 9 SYSTEM TOOLS

The system tools screen provides the user with the ability to view and/or modify the recorder and controller data

values. The following screen is displayed when this option is chosen.

The following is a summary of the options available in System Tools.

<C> Controller Utilities -- This will allow the user to set the controller configuration, enter a new container ID, change

how the controller operates via the selectable parameters, change the set point and view the compressor hour meter.

For further information refer to the following sections: TOPIC 10 -- Controller Utilities and TOPIC 11 -- Controller

Configuration.

<R> Recorder Utilities (DataCORDER) -- This will allow the user to change the recorder configuration, reset the

recorder time and date, enter a trip start and comment, calibrate USDA probes, and ISO trip header. For further

information refer to the following sections: TOPIC 12 -- Recorder Utilities, TOPIC 13 -- Recorder Configuration, and

TOPIC 14 -- Probe Calibration.

<N> Controller Monitor -- This feature displays the values of the controller data in real time to enable an overview of

the controller operation when trouble shooting. The user has the ability to log the controller data values into a

spreadsheet formatted file. This file is compatible with most spreadsheet programs (i.e., MS--Excel and Lotus). For

further information refer to TOPIC 15.

<H> Help -- Displays the help screen.

<ESC> Close -- Closes the window and returns the user to the Main Menu Screen.

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TOPIC 10 CONTROLLER UTILITIES

This section describes the features available on the controller utilities.

View/Change Container ID

This will allow the user to view and modify the current container ID read from the controller. Upon changing the

container ID, the new ID is sent to the controller, the DataView program informs the user that the container ID was

successfully sent, and returns the user to the System Tools Screen. The following screen is displayed when this option

is chosen.

Upon pressing <ESC> to Cancel, the container ID is canceled and the user is returned to the System Tools Screen.

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Control Setpoint

This will allow the user to view and modify the current control setpoint being read from the controller. Upon changing

the setpoint, the new setpoint value is sent to the controller, the DataView program informs the user that the setpoint

was successfully sent, and returns the user to the System Tools Screen. The following screen is displayed when this

option is chosen.

Upon pressing <ESC> to Cancel, the setpoint is canceled and the user is returned to the System Tools Screen.

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Control Parameters

The following screen is displayed for the user to view and modify the current settings of the controller user selectable

parameters.

The following is a summary of the options available in Controller Parameters.

<D> Defrost Interval -- Allows the user to view and modify the automatic defrost interval.

<U> Units -- Allows the user to view and modify the temperature units which are used when displaying controller

temperature sensors.

<M> Shutdown Mode -- Allows the user to view and modify how the refrigeration unit will shutdown.

<R> In-Range Band -- Allows the user to view and modify the in-range band width of the control temperature sensor.

<C> Current Limit -- Allows the user to view and modify the refrigeration unit’s current limit setting.

<T> Stagger Start -- Allows the user to view and modify the stagger start time of the refrigeration unit.

<S> Send -- Allows the user to send the parameter changes to the controller. Upon completion the DataView program

informs the user that the parameters have been successfully sent.

<H> Help -- Displays the help screen.

<ESC> Cancel -- Cancels all settings and returns the user to the System Tools Screen.

Compressor Hour Meter

This feature allows the user to view the compressor run time.

Configuration

This will allow the user to select the controller configuration required by a particular model or to customize a models

configuration. For further information, refer to TOPIC 11.

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TOPIC 11 CONTROLLER CONFIGURATION

The Controller Configuration allows the user to view and modify the current controller configuration. The current

model configuration, the selectable configuration variables, and the fixed configuration variables are listed. The user

can select another model configuration and modify the selectable configuration variables. The following screen is

displayed when this option is chosen.

The following is a summary of the options available in Controller Configuration.

<G> Configuration Available -- This lists the models available for the controller.

Selectable Configuration Variables -- This will list the selectable configuration variables for the currently selected

configuration model.

<F> Fixed Configuration Variables -- This will display a screen with the fixed configuration variables.

<C> Custom -- This will allow the user to change the selectable configuration variables.

<S> Send -- Sends the new controller configuration to the controller. Upon completion the DataView program informs

the user that the configuration was successfully sent to the recorder.

<H> Help -- Displays the help screen.

<ESC> Cancel -- Cancels the new controller configuration and returns the user to the System Tools Screen.

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Fixed Configuration Variables

Allows the user to view the fixed configuration variables for the selected configuration model. These variables

describe the refrigeration unit and cannot be modified by the user. The following screen is displayed when this option

is chosen.

The following is a summary of the options available in Fixed Configuration Variables.

<G> Configuration Available -- This lists the models available for the controller.

<F> Fixed Configuration Variables -- This lists the fixed configuration variables for the currently selected

configuration model.

<H> Help -- Displays the help screen.

<ESC> Close -- Closes the window and returns the user to the Controller Configuration Screen.

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Custom Controller Configuration

Allows the user to change the selectable configuration variables and save those values into a new configuration model.

The following screen is displayed when this option is chosen.

The following is a summary of the options available in Custom Controller Configuration.

<D> Dehumidification -- Allows the user to configure or not configure the controller with a dehumidification device.

<I> Defrost Interval Save -- Allows the user to save or not save the defrost interval.

<V> Advance Pre--trip -- Allows the user to set the advanced pre--trip test to AUTO 1 (i.e., NO) or AUTO 2 (i.e., YES).

<T> Suction Temperature Sensor -- Allows the user to configure or not configure the controller with a suction

temperature sensor.

<M> Economy Mode -- Allows the user to set the custom economy mode.

<A> Arctic Mode -- Allows the user to enable/disable the arctic mode.

<B> Bulb Mode -- Allows the user to enable/disable the bulb mode.

<C> Discharge Pressure Sensor -- Allows the user to configure or not configure the controller with a discharge pressure

sensor. This is an Micro-Link 2i Controller variable only.

<P> Probe Check Logic -- Allows the user to set the probe check logic to standard or special. This is an Micro-Link 2i

Controller variable only.

<F> Snap Freeze -- Allows the user to enable/disable the snap freeze. This is an Micro-Link 2i Controller variable only.

<U> Suction Pressure Sensor -- Allows the user to configure or not configure the controller with a suction pressure

sensor. This is an Micro-Link 2i Controller variable only.

<G> Degree C Lockup -- Allows the user to configure or not configure the controller with degree C lockout. This is an

Micro-Link 2i Controller variable only.

<S> Save -- Allows the user to save the configuration variable values. Upon pressing the “S” key, the user is allowed to

enter up to 14 characters for the custom configuration name. Upon accepting the new name, the configuration is saved

in the custom.cnf file. The new name will be displayed in the available configurations on the controller configuration

screen.

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<H> Help -- Displays the help screen.

<ESC> Cancel -- Cancels the changes to the custom controller configuration and returns the user to the Controller

Configuration Screen.

TOPIC 12 RECORDER UTILITIES

This section describes the features available on the recorder utilities menu.

Trip Functions

This feature will allow the user to initiate a Trip Start and enter specific Trip comments. The following screen is

displayed when this option is chosen.

The following is a summary of the options available in Trip Functions

<T> Trip start -- This feature will allow the user to initiate a Trip Start. The trip start request is sent to the Recorder.

Upon completion the DataView program informs the user that the trip start was successfully sent and updates the “Last

Trip Start” with the current date and time. Trip starts are used when extracting data from the recorder “By Trip.”

<C> Trip Comment -- This feature will allow the user to enter a trip comment. Comments are limited to 50 characters.

The screen displayed when this option is chosen is shown on the following page.

The user enters the comment, the comment is sent to the recorder and the DataView program informs the user that the

comment was successfully sent.

Upon pressing <ESC> to Cancel, the comment is canceled and the user is returned to the Trip Functions Screen.

<H> Help -- Displays the help screen.

<ESC> Close -- Closes the window and returns the user to the System Tools Screen.

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Configuration

This allows the user to modify the recorder configuration. For a full description of the configuration selections and

illustrations of the applicable screens, refer to TOPIC 13.

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Date And Time

This allows the user to view and/or modify the recorder date and time. The computer time and date are displayed as an

aid to the user. The following screen is displayed when this option is chosen. The recorder date is displayed in

Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).

The user enters the date and time, the date and time is sent to the recorder, the DataView program informs the user that

the date and time was successfully sent, and returns the user to the System Tools Screen.

Upon pressing <ESC> to Cancel, the date and time are canceled and the user is returned to the System Tools Screen.

USDA Probe Calibration

This allows the user to calibrate the USDA and Cargo sensor probes on the data recorder. For a full description of the

USDA Probe Calibration selections and illustrations of the applicable screens, refer to TOPIC 14.

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Update ISO Trip Header

This allows the user to view and/or modify the data recorder ISO trip header. Each field has a maximum size of 13

characters. A maximum of 128 total characters are allowed. The date and time are initialized from the current date and

time on the data recorder. The following screen is displayed when this option is chosen.

The user enters the trip header fields, one at a time. Upon pressing <Enter> the current field is accepted and the cursor

is moved to the next field. Upon pressing <Alt--S> to Send, the trip header is sent to the recorder and the DataView

program informs the user that the trip header was successfully sent.

Upon pressing <ESC> to Cancel, the trip header is canceled and the user is returned to the System Tools Screen.

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TOPIC 13 RECORDER CONFIGURATION

The Recorder Configuration allows the user to view and modify the current recorder configuration. The Recorder

Configuration screen shows all of the sensors installed to a unit and whether they are configured to be recorded. It also

shows the recording interval. The following screen is displayed when this option is chosen.

The following is a summary of the options available in Recorder Configuration.

<I> Recording Interval -- Allows the user to change the recording interval time 15 / 30 / 60 / 120 minutes.

<T> Standard Configuration -- Allows the user to select a standard recorder configuration.

<G> Generic Configuration -- Allows the user to select a generic recorder configuration.

Recorder Sensors -- Displays the configured recorder sensors.

Controller Sensors -- Displays the configured controller sensors.

<S> Send -- Sends the new recorderconfiguration to the recorder. Upon completionthe DataView program informsthe

user that the configuration was successfully sent to the recorder.

<H> Help -- Displays the help screen.

<ESC> Cancel -- Cancels the recorder configuration and returns the user to the System Tools Screen.

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Standard Configuration

This feature will allow the user to select a standard recorder configuration, set the alarms, set the sample type for the

recorder sensors, set the sample size for the recorder sensors, and set the sample type for the controller sensors. The

following screen is displayed when this option is chosen.

The following is a summary of the options available in Standard Configuration.

<S> Standard Configuration -- Allows the user to select the configuration. When a configuration is selected with a

USDA and/or Cargo probe sensors, the Recorder Sensor Alarm Configuration Screen is displayed.

<T> Sample Type -- Allows the user to select the sample type for the recorder sensors. The ”2--Averaged, 3--USDA”

sets the Supply Air and Return Air to an averaged value. And the USDA 1, USDA 2, and USDA 3 to a snapshot value.

<Z> Sample Size -- Allows the user to select the sample size for the recorder sensors.

<Y> Sample Type -- Allows the user to select the sample type for the controller sensors.

<A> Accept -- Allows the userto accept the changes made. These values will be stored in temporarymemory until they

are sent to the recorder from the Recorder Configuration screen.

<H> Help -- Displays the help screen.

<ESC> Cancel -- Cancels the standard configuration and returns the user to the Recorder Configuration Screen.

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Generic Configuration

The Recorder Generic Configuration allows the user to view and modify the current recorder configuration. The

Recorder Generic Configuration screen shows all of the sensors installed to a unit and whether they are configured to

be recorded. It allows the user to modify the recording interval, recorder sensors, and controllersensors. The following

screen is displayed when this option is chosen.

The following is a summary of the options available in Recorder Generic Configuration.

<I> Recording Interval -- Allows the user to change the recording interval time 15 / 30 / 60 / 120 minutes.

<T> Standard Configuration -- Allows the user to select a standard recorder configuration.

<R> Recorder Sensors -- Allows the user to directly activate the recording of a sensor directly connected to the

Recorder. For further information, refer to the Recorder Sensors description below.

<C> Controller Sensors -- Allows the user to directlyactivate the recording of a sensor connected tothe Controller. For

further information, refer to the Controller Sensors description below.

Recorder Sensors -- Displays the configured recorder sensors.

Controller Sensors -- Displays the configured controller sensors.

<S> Send -- Sends the new recorderconfiguration to the recorder. Upon completionthe DataView program informsthe

user that the configuration was successfully sent to the recorder.

<H> Help -- Displays the help screen.

<ESC> Cancel -- Cancels the generic configuration and returns the user to the Recorder Configuration Screen.

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Recorder Sensors

This displays the active sensors connected to the recorder. It also displays the sample type and sample size

configuration for each sensor. The following screen is displayed when this option is chosen.

The following is a summary of the options available in Recorder Sensors Configuration.

<R> Recorder Sensors -- Allows the user to select one or all of the sensors for the recorder configuration.

<T> Sample Type -- Allows the user to select how the sensor data will be logged; averaged or snapshot. The average

accumulates the sensor values received once per minute over the recorder interval period and logs the average value at

that interval. The snapshot takes the sensor value received at the recorder interval and logs the value at that interval.

<Z> Sample Size -- Allows the user to select how the sensor data will be logged; low or normal resolution. The low

resolution allows the user to select a 1 byte thermistor sensor value. Low resolution utilizes less memory than normal

resolution, however temperature values will be less accurate. The normal resolution allows the user to select a 2 byte

thermistor sensor value. Normal resolution is the recommended sample size for all temperature sensors.

<L> Alarm -- Allows the user to select how the alarm will be handled for a sensor. This feature is only available for

USDA and Cargo probe sensors.

<A> Accept -- Allows the userto accept the changes made. These values will be stored in temporarymemory until they

are sent to the recorder from the Recorder Configuration screen.

<H> Help -- Displays the help screen.

<ESC> Cancel -- Cancels the recorder sensors change and returns the user to the Recorder Generic Configuration

Screen.

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Controller Sensors

This displays the active sensors connected to the controller. It also displays the sample type and sample size

configuration for each sensor. The following screen is displayed when this option is chosen.

The following is a summary of the options available in Controller Sensors Configuration.

<S> Available Sensors -- Allows the user to select a total of eight controller sensors for the recorder configuration.

<C> Controller Sensors -- Displays the controller sensors selected.

<T> Sample Type -- Allows the user to select how the sensor data will be logged; averaged or snapshot. The average

accumulates the sensor values received once per minute over the recorder interval period and logs the average value at

that interval. The snapshot takes the sensor value received at the recorder interval and logs the value at that interval.

<A> Accept -- Allows the userto accept the changes made. These values will be stored in temporarymemory until they

are sent to the recorder from the Recorder Configuration screen.

<H> Help -- Displays the help screen.

<ESC> Cancel -- Cancels the controller sensors change and returns the user to the Recorder Generic Configuration

Screen.

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TOPIC 14 PROBE CALIBRATION

Describes how to calibrate the probe sensors. Probe calibration allows the user to calibrate the probe sensors using two

different methods; external and internal. The following screen is displayed when this option is chosen.

The following is a summary of the options available in Probe Calibration.

<P> Select Probes -- Allows the user to select which probes to calibrate. Only used for external and internal probe

calibration.

<C> Calibration Types -- Allows the user to select the calibration method. Only one probe calibration method can be

chosen.

1. External -- Upon selecting this option the External Probe Calibration popup is displayed. In this calibration mode,

the user simply enters a new calibration offset value for each probe selected. It is completely the user’s responsibil-

ity to enter the offset values correctly. A valid offset value is within the temperature range of --2.00_C to 2.00_C.

2. Internal -- Upon selecting this option the Internal Probe Calibration popupis displayed. In this calibration mode, the

user must place the probes to be calibrated into an ice bath. The user then enters the bath temperature to calibrate the

probes. A valid bath temperature value is within the range of --1.00_C to 1.00_C.

3. Automatic -- This is a special case of the Internal calibration in which the probe offsets will be calculated using a

non--changeable water bath temperature of 0.0_C.

<S> Send -- Sends the probe calibration to the recorder. Upon completion the DataView program informs the user that

the probe calibration was successfully sent to the recorder.

<H> Help -- Displays the help screen.

<ESC> Cancel -- Cancels the probe calibration and returns the user to the System Tools Screen.

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TOPIC 15 CONTROLLER MONITOR

The controller monitor program displays the activity of the controller data. This program allows the user to view the

controller data in real time to enable an overview of the container unit operation to be obtained when trouble shooting.

The following screen is displayed when this option is chosen.

The following is a summary of the options available in Controller Monitor program.

<S> Sensors -- Displays the current value of the controller sensors.

<P> Switches/Protectors -- Displays the current value of the container unit internal protectors and switches.

<O> Outputs -- Displays the current value of the controller outputs.

<M> Misc. -- Displays the current setpoint and SMV values.

<U> Update -- Allows the user to modify the monitorupdate interval. The controllerdata is read every “x” secondsand

the screen is updated with the latest data values. The default update interval is 8 seconds. The interval range is 2 to 3600

seconds.

<F> Record Filename -- Allows the user the ability to store the controller data into a log file. The log file is compatible

with most spreadsheet programs (i.e., MS--Excel and Lotus).Prior to entering the filename, move through thesensors,

switches, outputs, misc. menu boxes, and select the controller variables to store in the log file. The variables selected

will have a check mark displayed next to them.

After selecting the controller variables, the user will enter a filename which is compatible with the DOS operating

system requirements for filenames. The user then enters the updated log file interval. The controller data is read every

“x” seconds and the log file is updated with the latest values. This update interval range is 2 to 3600 seconds.

<HOME> Record Now -- Allows the user to store the current controller values into the log file.

<H> Help -- Allows access to the help file.

<ESC> Exit -- Allows the user to exit the monitor program and return to the DataView program.

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TOPIC 16 PROGRAM SETUP

This section describes the features available to customize the computer for this program. Which allows the user to

setup the working environment of DataView program on the computer. The following screen is displayed when this

option is chosen.

The following is a summary of the options available in Program Setup.

<D> Directories -- This allows the user to select Directories in which to save Data and Print files.

<W> The working directory is where the interrogated data is stored. C:\dataview\data\ is the defaultdirectory.

< F> The print file directory is where the ASCII text files are stored. These files are created when the user

sends the print data to a file. C:\dataview\prn_fls\ is the default directory.

<C> Connections -- This allows the user to enable the communication port which will be connected to the data

recorder. NONE should be selected if the computer is being used to view or print files, and is not connected to a

recorder. The default is set to COM 1.

NOTE

If the computer has only one communication port available, only COM 1 will be displayed.

<T> Temperature Units -- This allows the user to select which units will be used when viewing and printing the data.

The units on the Y axis (temperature) of the graphical plot and the sensor tabular data will depend on the temperature

unit selected in this menu. The default for DataView is Celsius.

<P> Printer Setup -- This displays the Printer Configuration Screen, where printer setup options can be selected in

order to print out graphs and data. For a full description of the Printer Setup selections and illustrations of the

applicable screens, refer to TOPIC 18.

<S> Screen Type -- This allows the user to select either a color or monochrome monitor. The user should select the type

of monitor the computer is connected to. The PC default is color. The HP Palmtop is monochrome.

<K> Function Keys -- This allows the user to enable function keys or alternate (ALT) Keys.

<S> Save -- This allows the user to save the changes made to the program setup. The program will retain these settings

and use them the next time the program is executed.

<H> Help -- Displays the help screen.

<ESC> Cancel -- Cancels the program setup and returns the user to the Main Menu Screen.

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TOPIC 17 DIRECTORY SCREEN

The directory screen allows the user to change the current, working, or print file directory to another directory location.

The directory screen is available from the Program Setup, Interrogation, and Raw to DCX Conversion screens. The

following screen is displayed when this option is chosen.

<ESC> Cancel -- Cancels the printer setup and returns the user to the Program Setup Screen. If Printer Setup is started

from the Print Data screen, the user is returned to the Print Data screen.

The following is a summary of the options available in the directory screen.

<D> Directories -- List the directories and files available in the current directory. Allows the user to move to a

sub--directory or to the previous directory. The user can move through the list of directories and files using the arrow

keys or mouse button. To change the directory move to another directory and press “Enter” or double click the left

mouse button. Upon selecting a file, not change is made. The new directory path is displayed above the directories

menu box. The following defines the types of directories:

1.. “x:\” -- changes the directory path to another drive. Where “x” is a letter from A to Z. For example,

A -- is a floppy drive.

C -- is the hard drive.

F -- is a network file server.

2. “SUBDIR\” -- changes the directory path to a sub--directory with in the current directory.

3. “..\” -- changes the directory path by moving up one level in the directory path. For example, if the current directory

path is “C:\DATAVIEW\DATA”, the new directory path becomes “C:\DATAVIEW.”

<A> Accept -- Allows the user to accept the new directory path. The directory will be saved, the directory screen is

removed, and the previous screen is displayed with the new directory path.

<H> Help -- Displays the help screen.

<ESC> Cancel -- Cancels the new directory and returns the user to the previous screen.

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TOPIC 18 PRINTER SETUP

Describes the features available to setup the program to print a job. This allows the user to setup the printer port, select

which printer, and select the paper size for the print jobs sent to the printer. The following screen is displayed whenthis

option is chosen.

The following is a summary of the options available in Print Setup.

<P> Printer Port -- This allows the user to select the port that the printer will be connected to. File allows the user to send

the print job to an ASCII text print file. The default is set to LPT1 -- parallel port 1.

<T> Printer Type -- This allows the user to select type of printer the print jobs will be sent to. Text Only allows the user

to send the data in the ASCII text format. This does not support the graphics data. The default is set to HP Laser Jet.

<Z> Paper Size -- This allows the user to select the paper size the print job will be printed on. The custom paper size

allows the user to select a different paper size. The default is set to standard.

<S> Save -- This allows the user to save the printer setup. The program will retain these settings and use them the next

time the program is executed.

<H> Help -- Displays the help screen.

<ESC> Cancel -- Cancels the printer setup and returns the user to the Program Setup Screen. If Printer Setup is started

from the Print Data screen, the user is returned to the Print Data screen.

The following options are only available when a serial port is selected (i.e., COM 1, COM 2,...).

<A> Parity -- This allows the user to select how parity will be handled on the serial port. The default is set to no parity.

<B> Baud Rate -- This allows the user to select the baud rate of the serial port. The default is set to 9600 baud rate.

<D> Data Bits -- This allows the user to select how the data will be transferred on the serial port. The default is set to 8

data bits.

<O> Stop Bits -- This allows the user to select how the stop bits will be handled on the serial port. The default is set to 1

stop bit.

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TOPIC 19 VIEW DATA

Describes the features available to view the interrogated data. This allows the user to Display any data file (*.dcx)

stored in the current working directory. A *.dcx data file is the interrogation file for one specific recorder for a single

interrogation operation. The name of the file is the 6 digits of the container ID, with two letters added to uniquely

define the file. For example, the container unit CTDU1234565 when interrogated would create the interrogation file

name, 123456AA.DCX. The following screen is displayed when this option is chosen.

The following is a summary of the options available in View Data.

<F> Select File -- This allows the user to view the current interrogation file or to choose any data file available in the

current working directory.

<D> Date Range -- This allows the user to input a Date Range for the data that is to be viewed.

<V> View -- This allows the user to specify how the data is to be Viewed. This can be either Sensor data graphic form,

sensor data tabular form, sensor data tabular form without the event acronym message, event data, summary data,

and/or raw data.

<S> Sensors -- This allows the user to choose a specific sensor configuration. The user can also choose New

configuration to create a new configuration with desired sensors and then save it into the sensors.cnf file. The

Available Configurations Menu will be updated to include the new configuration. Several configurations can be

created and then saved in the sensors.cnf file for later usage. For a full description of the Printer Setup selections and

illustrations of the applicable screens, refer to TOPIC 20.

<A> Axis -- This automatically scales the X and Y axis on the Graph that is to be viewed.

<G> Go -- This starts the processing of the file into the report format selected. Once the processing is complete, the file

will be displayed on the screen.

<H> Help -- Displays the help screen.

<ESC> Close -- Closes the window and returns the user to the Main Menu Screen. If View Data is started within the

Interrogation Screen, the user is returned to the Interrogation Screen.

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TOPIC 20 SENSOR CONFIGURATION

This section describes the features available to configure the sensors.

This allows a user to configure the sensors which will be used to view and print the interrogated data. The following

screen is displayed when this option is chosen.

The following is a summary of the options available in Sensor Configuration.

<F> DCX File Sensors -- This displays the available sensors found in the DCX file.

<C> Configurations -- This displays the sensor configurations.

Selected Sensors -- This displays the sensors configured for the selected sensor configuration.

<N> New -- This allows the user to create a new sensor configuration. Up to six (6) sensors may be included in the same

configuration. The user creates a sensor configuration from the sensors available in the DCX file and then saves it into

sensors.cnf file. All new sensor configurations must be given a name. The user should give each new configuration a

name that describes the configuration. Configuration names may be up to 8 characters long, consist of numbers and

letters, but no spaces.

<D> Delete -- This allows the user to delete the currently selected sensor configuration.

<A> Accept -- This allows the user to accept the currently selected sensor configuration to view or print the

interrogated data.

<H> Help -- Displays the help screen.

<ESC> Cancel -- Cancels the sensor configuration and returns the user to the View Data Screen. If Sensor

Configuration is started from the Print Data screen, the user is returned to the Print Data screen.

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TOPIC 21 TEXTUAL DATA

The textual data display screen will display the interrogated data file on the screen. The data can be presented in the

following ways: sensor data, event data, summary data and raw data.

Sensor Data

The sensor data is displayed in a tabular form, with the following columns:

1. Date

2. Time

3. Sensor 1

4. Sensor 2

5. Sensor 3

6. Sensor 4

7. Sensor 5

8. Sensor 6

9. Event Messages are displayed using acronyms to reduce space.

AL -- Controller Alarm

BULB_S -- Bulb Mode Start

BULB_E -- Bulb Mode End

CA_AL -- Controlled Atmosphere (CA) Alarm

CA_DL -- CA Door Lock

CA_UL -- CA Door Unlock

CA_LS -- CA Lockout Start

CA_LE -- CA Lockout End

CA_PS -- CA Pretrip Start

CA_PE -- CA Pretrip End

CA_SP -- CA Setpoint

CA_VS -- CA Vent Start

CA_VE -- CA Vent End

dAL -- Recorder Alarm

DS -- Defrost Start

DE -- Defrost End

DHS -- Dehumidification Start

DHE -- Dehumidification End

ECON_S -- Economy Mode Start

ECON_E -- Economy Mode End

HE -- Humidity End

HS -- Humidity Start

NEW SN -- New Controller

NEW SW -- Controller Software Upgrade

NWF -- Controller Communication Error

NWR -- Controller Communication Recovery

OFF -- Power Down

OFFwb -- Battery Backup Recording Start

ON -- Power Up

ONwb -- Battery Backup Recording End

PS -- Pretrip Start

PE -- Pretrip End

TS -- Trip Start

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A valid sensor data value is displayed as a numeric value. An out of range sensor data value is displayed as

“OUTRNG.” A sensor data value which has been turned off is displayed as “OFF.”

NOTE

Alarm numbers are not shown next to the alarm events (i.e., AL, dAL, CA_AL) when viewing sensor data. To

refer to the alarm numbers view event or raw data.

Event Data

The event data for each day is displayed as follows:

1. Date

2. Setpoint for the day.

3. Time and event 1 which occurred.

4. Time and event 2 which occurred.

5. Time and event n which occurred.

Summary Data

The summary data displays a report for the specified date range. The report contains the following information:

1. Alarm Summary

Controller Alarms -- displays each controller alarm activated, the date and time first activated, and the

date and time last activated.

Recorder Alarms -- displays each recorder alarm activated, the date and time first activated, and the

date and time last activated.

Controlled Atmosphere Alarms -- displays each CA alarm activated, the date and time first activated,

and the date and time last activated.

2. Pretrip Summary

Date and time activated

Pretrip test run

3. USDA Summary

Date and time activated

USDA event activated

Raw Data

The raw data file is divided into the following parts:

Header: The header contains the following information;

1. Container ID

2. Date of Interrogation

3. Start Date of data interrogated

4. End Date of data interrogated

5. Temperature Units

Configuration: The configuration header contains the following information;

1. Recorder Serial number

2. Recorder Software Revision level

3. Controller Serial number

4. Controller Software Revision level

5. Bill of Lading #

6. Point of Origin

7. Origin Date

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8. Point of Destination

9. Discharge Date

10.Trip Comment

Daily Data: Each Day will have a record with the following data:

1. Main Setpoint at the start of the day

2. Sensor Data

3. Event Data

Some days may require more than one record, if there is a lot of sensor data, or the recording format changes. The data

display screen supports the following options, to move through the file:

1. Page Up Go up one page

2. Page Down Go down one page

3. Up Arrow Go up one line

4. Down Arrow Go down one line

5. Home Go to the top of the report

6. End Go to the bottom of the report

7. F1/ALT--1 Help

8. F3/ALT--3 Next Report

9. F7/ALT--7 Print -- Allows the user to setup the reports to send to the printer. Displays the Print Data Screen.

10.F10/ALT--0 Print Direct -- Sends the selected view reports to the printer using the current printer settings. The

formatted reports are sent to the printer. If the Raw report is selected with any of the formatted reports (i.e., graphic,

sensor, event, or summary), only the formatted reports are printed. The Raw report will not be printed. The user

must select the Raw report type only for this feature to print the Raw report.

11. ESC Exit

12.M More

13.ALT--G Graphic Data

14.ALT--T Sensor Data

15.ALT--E Event Data

16.ALT--S Summary Data

ALT--R Raw Data

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TOPIC 22 GRAPHIC DATA

This enables the user to display a graph whose X axis is a time axis. The date range displayed can be selected from the

view data screen and can be any portion of the available data. The Y axis gives the temperature readings. The

temperature unit is selected from the program setup screen and supports both degree F and degree C.

The plot is drawn from the sensors in the configuration that was chosen by the user. For information on sensor

selection, refer to TOPIC 20. If a configuration is selected that includes one or more sensors that are not present in the

data file an error message is given. The user should select another configuration of sensors that are in the DCX file, or

create another new sensor configuration. Event Messages are displayed using acronyms to reduce space. The

acronyms are defined in TOPIC 21 -- Textual Data.

The following Keys are used with the Graph:

1. Page Up Move to the right one page

2. Page Down Move to the left one page

3. Up Arrow Move to the right one line

4. Down Arrow Move to the left one line

5. F1/ALT--1 Help

6. F3/ALT--3 Next Report

7. F4/ALT--4 Zoom Out -- Expands the graph to the next larger size. The graph sizes available are; Minimum,

Normal, and Maximum.

8. F5/ALT--5 Zoom In -- Reduces the graph to the next smaller size.

9. F6/ALT--6 Toggle Legend -- Displays a sensor legend with temperature values or the line color/pattern.

10. F7/ALT--7 Print -- Allows the user to setup the reports to send to the printer. Displays the Print Data Screen.

11. F8/ALT--8 Toggle Messages -- Displays the event messages or not.

12. F10/ALT--0 Print Direct -- Sends the selected view reports to the printer using the current printer settings. The

formatted reports are sent to the printer. If the Raw report is selected with any of the formatted reports (i.e., graphic,

sensor, event, or summary), only the formatted reports are printed. The Raw reportwill not be printed. The user must

select the Raw report type only for this feature to print the Raw report.

13. ESC Exit

14. M More

15. ALT--G Graphic Data

16. ALT--T Sensor Data

17. ALT--E Event Data

18. ALT--S Summary Data

19. ALT--R Raw Data

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TOPIC 23 PRINT DATA

This will allow the user to Print any data file (*.dcx) stored in the current working directory. A *.dcx data file is the

interrogation file for one specific recorder for a single interrogation operation. The name of thefile is the 6digits of the

container ID, with two letters added to uniquely define the file. For example, the container unit CTDU1234565 when

interrogated would create the interrogation file name, 123456AA.DCX.

The following screen is displayed when this option is chosen.

The following is a summary of the options available in Print Data.

<F> Select File -- This allows the user to view the current interrogation file or to choose any data file available in the

current working directory.

<D> Date Range -- This allows the user to input a Date Range for the data that is to be viewed.

<N> Print File -- This allows the user to change the ASCII print file name, which is used to store the ASCII text

representation of the print data.

<T> Report Type -- This allows the user to select either Formatted Reports or Raw Data. If the formatted report is

selected the Report Format menu is displayed.

<R> Report Format -- This allows the user to select the report format. Data can be presented as a Graph, Sensor data or

Event data. The options for Report Format are:

1. Graph -- Prints a linear graph of a maximum of six sensors. The X axis represents the time and the Y axis represents

the temperature.

2. Sensor Data -- Prints a tabular form of the configured sensors.

3. Sensor (No Msgs) -- Prints a tabular form of the configured sensors without the event acronym message.

4. Event Data -- Prints the events.

5. Pretrip -- Prints the pretrip summary.

6. Alarms/USDA -- Prints the alarm summary and USDA summary.

For further definition of the report format, refer to TOPIC 21 -- Textual Data and TOPIC 22 -- Graphic Data.

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<S> Sensors -- This allows the user to choose a specific sensor configuration. The user can also choose New

configuration to create a new configuration with desired sensors and then save it into the sensors.cnf file. The

Available Configurations Menu will be updated to include the new configuration. Several configurations can be

created and then saved in the sensors.cnf file for later usage. For further information, refer to TOPIC 20.

<A> Axis -- This automatically scales the X and Y axis on the Graph that is to be viewed.

<P> Printer Setup -- This displays the Printer Configuration Screen, where printer setup options can be selected in

order to print out graphs and data. For further information, refer to TOPIC 17.

<G> Go -- This starts the processing of the file into the format selected for printing. Once the processing is complete,

the report will be sent to the printer (or an ASCII print file).

Restrictions:

1. When custom paper size is selected, the graphic and sensor data cannot be printed. A warning message will be

displayed for the user.

2. When printing the graphic and sensor data together, the graphic data is printed on the left side of the page and the

sensor data is printed on the right side of the page. Depending upon the page size and the number of sensors selected,

some of the sensor data may be truncated (i.e., missing data). To avoid this problem print the report with either the

graphic data or the sensor data. If the user wants to print both, go ahead, but run the report a second time with only the

sensor data selected.

<H> Help -- Displays the help screen.

<ESC> Close -- Closes the window and returns the user to the Main Menu Screen. If Print Data is started within the

Interrogation Screen, the user is returned to the Interrogation Screen.

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SECTION 4

OPTIONAL HARDWARE

4.1 DataReader

The DataReader (see Figure 4-1) is a simple to operate hand held device designed for the primary purpose of

extracting data from Container Systems and then uploading that data to a PC. It has the ability to store multiple data

files.

DataReader

OFF

ENTER

ON

Esc

Figure 4-1. Hand Held 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 are

used and to make a menu selection is pressed. To escape from a menu press .

Although the DataReader keypad is primarily for data extraction from the DataCORDER, the user can also perform a

number 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 to

specify the Controller type (ML 1/2/2i). The first menu presented to the operator will be the DataReader menu and

basic utilities (see Figure 4-2).

Connect to..

ML 1/2/2i

Transfer Data

File Utilities

DataSet Files

Set Date/Time

Power OFF

Figure 4-2. DataReader Menu

Only two lines of the menu can be seen at any time on the two line LCD display so the user will need to use the UP and

DOWN 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 the DataReader and a PC for the purpose

of 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 Space

File Details

Erase

Flash

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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 pressing

will 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, or ML2i)

2. Container ID

3. Down load date

4. Size of file (displayed in bytes)

c. Erase Flash

Erase Flash will erase the contents of the Flash Memory (the DataReader memory). 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 to move back one

level in the menu structure.

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4.3.4 Set Date/Time

Set Date/Time is used to set the date and time of the DataReader. It is important for the user to enter the correct date and

time before beginning any operation. When retrieving data files from a Micro-Link 1 Controller, the date and time

information 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 function will appear as Month (MM), Date (DD), Year (YYYY) and Day of the week. Press after entering the

correct date and time to confirm the change.

NOTE

Before beginning any operation, ensure that the correct date and time are set in the DataReader. This is impor-

tant as the Micro-Link 1 DataCORDER obtains its time from the DataReader. The Micro-Link 2 and Micro-

Link 2i use internal clocks.

4.3.5 Power Off

Power Off will 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

The user will be presented with the following menu selections for the Micro-Link system Controller (not all menu

items are valid for the Micro-Link 1). The first two items are displayed on the LCD with the cursor at the first item. To

see and select the other items on the menu the user can move the cursor with the up and down arrows to the desired

item. To select the desired item, press .

Extract Data

Command

Display

Figure 4-4. ML2 Menu

a. Extract Data

Extract Data selected from the main DataReader menu 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 Trip

Extract by Date

Last 30 Days

Extract all Data

Figure 4-5. Extract Data Menu

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

Allows the user to extract data for the last trip alone, provided a trip marker was set when the last trip was initiated. If

no trip marker is found, then the DataReader will prompt the user to either abort by pressing or extract all data by

pressing .

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

Allows the user to extract data within specific dates. Upon selecting the menu, the user is required to enter the begin

and the end dates for the data to be extracted.

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

Allows the user to extract the last 30 records of data starting from the current date. Normally one day data will

constitute one record. In case of multiple records for a single day, the data extracted will 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 Controller memory. Different container files found in the memory will

be stored under different container numbers.

b. Command

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

Mark Trip Start

Calibrate Probes

Date and Time (D/C)

Container ID

Configuration

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

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

Calibrate Probes allows the user to carry out a field calibration of allthe probes used in the system. Upon choosingthis

menu, the current sensor values and offsets are displayed on the LCD. Press any key to bring up the Auto mode of

calibration (in the Auto mode of calibration, the sensors are required to be immersed into an ice bath maintained at

0.0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 #### Probes ##

SA Current Value ##.# Offset ##.#

All the probes active in the system will be displayed with the current value and offsets. Press to start the

calibration. The display will prompt the user to immerse all probes in an ice bath maintained at 0.0C. Confirm the

calibration by pressing .Press to quit the calibration function.

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 .

NOTE

This Date and Time is for the DataCORDER. Ensure that the DataReader date and time is correct prior to

confirming 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 controller. The configuration files must first be transferred

from a PC using the DataSet menu (refer to paragraph 4.3.3). Pressing in the Configuration menu will display a

configuration sub-menu.

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Display Cfg File

Configure

Figure 4-7. Configure Menu

To view a particular configuration file, select Display 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. The new configuration will

take effect on Controller reset (power ON).

c. Display

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

Compressor hour

Sensor offsets

Trip start date

Container ID

DataCORDER 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

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

DataCORDER Rev. No. Probe No. (1st line) Current Reading offset (deg.C) (2nd line)

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

3 Trip Start Date

This menu item displays the trip start date based on the trip marker. If no trip marker was set, the display will 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 Container Configuration

Container 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:

1. Log Interval 2. Voltage 2 (IN or OUT)

3. Standard or Generic 4. CA probe (IN or OUT)

5. Sup & Ret (IN or OUT) 6. Humidity (%)

7. USDA (IN or OUT) 8. Therm. Log

9. CARGO (IN or OUT) 10. Network (Ave or Snapshot)

11. Voltage 1 (IN or OUT)