Operating instructions
TM 11574A-OI
2-20
2-14. DataCORDER Operation
a. DataCORDER.
(1) Description.
The Carrier Transicold “DataCORDER” software is integrated into the controller and
serves to eliminate the temperature recorder and paper chart. The DataCORDER
functions may be accessed by keypad selections and viewed on the display module. The
unit is also fitted with interrogation connections (see Figure 2-24), which may be used
with the Carrier Transicold Data Reader to download data. A personal computer with
Carrier Transicold Data View software may also be used to download data and configure
settings.
The DataCORDER consists of:
• Configuration Software
• Operational Software
• Data Storage Memory
• Battery Low (Battery Pack)
• Real--Time Clock (with internal battery backup)
• Six thermistor inputs
• Interrogation Connections
• Power Supply (battery pack)
The DataCORDER performs the following functions:
1. Logs data at 15, 30, 60 or 120 minute intervals and stores two years’ of data (based
on one hour interval).
2. Records and displays alarms on the display module.
3. Records results of pre-trip testing.
4. Records DataCORDER and temperature control software generated data and events
as follows:
• Container ID Change
• Software Upgrades
• Alarm Activity
• Battery Low (Battery Pack)
• Data Retrieval
• Defrost Start and End
• Power Loss (w/ or w/o battery pack)
• Power Up (w/ or w/o battery pack)
• Return Air Temperature
• Set Point Change
• Supply Air Temperature
• Real Time Clock Battery (Internal Battery) Replacement
• Real--Time Clock Modification
• Trip Start
• ISO Trip Header (When entered via Interrogation program)
• Economy Mode Start and End
• “Auto 2” Pre-Trip Start and End
• Bulb Mode Start
• Bulb Mode changes
• Bulb Mode End