Operator’s Manual

Precedent™
Ingersoll Rand’s Climate Solutions sector delivers energy-efficient HVACR solutions for
customers globally. Its world class brands include Thermo King, the leader in transport
temperature control and Trane, a provider of energy efficient heating, ventilating and
S-600 and S-700
air conditioning systems, building and contracting services, parts support and advanced
controls for commercial buildings and homes. TK 55538-2-OP (Rev. 5, 12/14)

©2012 Ingersoll-Rand Company

Printed in U.S.A.

Operator’s Manual

Precedent™
Ingersoll Rand’s Climate Solutions sector delivers energy-efficient HVACR solutions for
customers globally. Its world class brands include Thermo King, the leader in transport
temperature control and Trane, a provider of energy efficient heating, ventilating and
S-600 and S-700
air conditioning systems, building and contracting services, parts support and advanced
controls for commercial buildings and homes. TK 55538-2-OP (Rev. 5, 12/14)

©2012 Ingersoll-Rand Company

Printed in U.S.A.
 PrecedentTM
S-600 and S-700
TK 55538-2-OP (Rev. 5, 12/14)

Copyright© 2012 Thermo King Corp., Minneapolis, MN, USA

Printed in USA
 Disclaimer
This manual is published for informational purposes only. Thermo King Corporation makes no
representations or warranties, express or implied, with respect to the information, recommendations
and descriptions contained in this manual and such information, recommendations and descriptions
should not be regarded as all-inclusive or covering all contingencies. In the event you have any
questions or require further information, please contact your local Thermo King dealer.

The procedures described herein should only be undertaken by suitably qualified personnel. Failure to
implement these procedures correctly may cause damage to the Thermo King unit or other property or
personal injury.

Thermo King Corporation and its affiliates shall have no liability in contract or tort (including negligence
and/or strict liability) or otherwise, to any person or entity for any personal injury, property damage or
any other direct, indirect, special or consequential damage or liability whatsoever, arising out of or
resulting from any actions by any person that are contrary to this manual or any of the information,
recommendations or descriptions contained herein or the failure of any person to implement the
procedures described herein correctly or to follow caution and safety decals located on the Thermo
King unit.
Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Unit Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Unit Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
EPA Emission Control System Warranty Statement 9 Features and Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Rail Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Diesel Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
General Safety Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ELC (Extended Life Coolant) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Automatic Start/Stop Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 EMI 3000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Electrical Hazard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Thermo King X430 Reciprocating Compressor . . . . . .24
Battery Installation and Cable Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Electronic Throttling Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 SMART REEFER 4 (SR-4) Control System . . . . . . . . .25
Refrigerant Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Diesel Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
First Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Electric Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
First Aid–Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 CYCLE-SENTRYTM Start-Stop Controls . . . . . . . . . .26
First Aid–Refrigerant Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Data Logging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Safety Decals and Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 OptiSet Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Condenser and Evaporator Fans . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 FreshSet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
High Voltage Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Do Not Use Ether Starting Aids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Opening the Front Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Engine Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Unit Protection Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

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Remote Status Display (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Both Numerical Setpoints and Named Products . 53
Changing the Setpoint - Numerical Setpoint . . . . 53
Manual Pretrip Inspection Changing the Setpoint - Named Product . . . . . . . 56
(Before Starting the Unit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Changing the Setpoint - Both Numerical Setpoint
and Named Product Available . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Starting the Diesel Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
SMART REEFER 4 (SR-4) Controller Overview . . . . . 39 Starting the Electric Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Switching from Diesel to Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Control Panel Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Switching from Electric to Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Display Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Initiating a Manual Defrost Cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Hard Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Terminating a Defrost Cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Soft Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Selecting Cycle Sentry or Continuous Mode . . . . . . . 69
Turning Unit On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Using the Gauges Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
If a Flash Drive is Connected: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Gauges Available . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Configurable Soft Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Using The Sensors Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Display Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Sensors Available . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
If a Language is Enabled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Using the Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
If Log Alarms are Present . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Pretrip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Turning The Unit Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Performing a Pretrip Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
The Standard Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Flash Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
The TemperatureWatch Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Flash Drive Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Changing The Setpoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Selecting the Flash Drive Menu from the Main Menu
Numerical Setpoints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 (If Already Connected) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Named Products - OptiSet Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

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Removing the Flash Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Select Temperature Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
Languages (If Enabled) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Fresh Air Exchange Open or Closed . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Available Languages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Keypad Lockout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Language Menu Quick Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Start Sleep Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 SmartPower Electric Standby Option . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Log Alarms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Electric Mode Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Check Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Diesel Mode Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Shutdown Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Switching from Diesel to Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Pretrip Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Electric Standby Power Fails or is Disconnected 114
Clearing Alarm Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Switching from Electric to Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Displaying and Clearing Alarm Codes. . . . . . . . . . 93 Adjust Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Displaying Gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Clear All ECU Faults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Displaying Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Rear Remote Control Panel (Optional) . . . . . . . . .120
Data Logger (CargoWatch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Rear Remote Control Panel Functionality . . . . . . . . .120
Sending Start of Trip Marker to CargoWatch and Rear Remote Control Action Set to Run . . . . . . .120
ServiceWatch Data Loggers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Rear Remote Control Action Set to Stand By . . .121
Printing CargoWatch Data Logger Reports . . . . . . . . 101 Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123
Hourmeters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
Hourmeter Names and Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Reading a Typical Remote Standard Display . . .125
Mode Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Remote Control Panel Lockout . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125
Turn Cycle Sentry On or Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Turning the Unit ON or OFF (Configured for STAND
BY Operation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126

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 Turning the Unit On and Off (Configured for RUN Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Operation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Changing the Setpoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Selecting Cycle-Sentry or Continuous Mode . . . 128 Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Displaying the Discharge Air Temperature . . . . . 129 Belt Tension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Viewing and Clearing Alarm Codes . . . . . . . . . . 130 Refrigeration System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Starting a Manual Defrost Cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Electrical Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Sending a Start of Trip Marker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Electrical Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Running a Pretrip Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Electric Heater Strips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Electrical Standby (Smart Power Units Only) . . . . . . 185
Loading and Enroute Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Electric Motor and Overload Relay . . . . . . . . . . 185
Pre-Loading Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Standby Power Cord Requirements . . . . . . . . . 186
Post-Loading Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Electric Fuel Heater (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Enroute Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Inspection Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Inspection Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Alarm Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Maintenance Inspection Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Alarm Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Pretrip Alarm Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Serial Number Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Clearing Alarm Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Emergency Cold Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202

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Recover Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203

CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205

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Introduction
There is nothing complicated about operating and maintaining IMPORTANT: This manual is published for informational
your Thermo King unit, but a few minutes studying this purposes only and the information furnished herein should
manual will be time well spent. not be considered as all-inclusive or meant to cover all
contingencies. If more information is required, consult your
Performing pre-trip checks and enroute inspections on a
Thermo King Service Directory for the location and
regular basis will minimize on-the-road operating problems. A
telephone number of the local dealer.
regular maintenance program will also help to keep your unit
in top operating condition. If factory recommended procedures
are followed, you will find that you have purchased the most
efficient and dependable temperature control system available.
All service requirements, major and minor, should be handled
by a Thermo King dealer for four very important reasons:
• They are equipped with the factory recommended tools to
perform all service functions
• They have factory trained and certified technicians
• They have genuine Thermo King replacement parts
• The warranty on your new unit is valid only when the
repair and replacement of component parts is performed
by an authorized Thermo King dealer.

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EPA Emission Control System Warranty
Statement
Thermo King warrants to the initial owner and each subsequent During the term of this warranty, Thermo King will provide,
owner that the certified, non-road diesel engine in your unit is: through a Thermo King authorized service dealer or other
1. Designed, built and equipped so as to conform, at the time establishment authorized by Thermo King, repair or
of sale, with all applicable regulations adopted by the replacement of any warranted part at no charge to the non-road
United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). engine owner.
In emergency, repairs may be performed at any service
2. Free from defects in materials and workmanship in
establishment, or by the owner, using any replacement part.
specific emission related parts for a period of five years or
Thermo King will reimburse the owner for their expenses,
3,000 hours of operation, whichever comes first, after date
including diagnostic charges for such emergency repair. These
of delivery to the initial owner.
expenses shall not exceed Thermo King’s suggested retail price
If an emission-related part or component fails during the for all warranted parts replaced, and labor changes based on
warranty period, it will be repaired or replaced. Any such part Thermo King’s recommended time allowance for the warranty
or component repaired or replaced under warranty is warranted repair and the geographically appropriate hourly labor rate.
for the warranty period.

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EPA Emission Control System Warranty Statement

Any replacement part can be used for maintenance or repairs. Responsibilities

The owner should ensure that such parts are equivalent in
design and durability to genuine Thermo King parts. However, This warranty is subject to the following:
Thermo King is not liable for parts that are not genuine
Thermo King parts. Thermo King Corporation
A part not being available within 30 days or repair not being Responsibilities
completed within 30 days constitutes an emergency. During the emission warranty period, if a defect in material or
As a condition of reimbursement, replaced parts and received workmanship of a warranted part or component is found,
invoices must be presented at a place of business of a Thermo Thermo King will provide:
King authorized service dealer or other establishment
• New, remanufactured, or repaired parts or components
authorized by Thermo King.
required to correct the defect.
This warranty covers the following emission-related parts and
NOTE: Items replaced under this warranty become the
components:
property of Thermo King.
• Fuel Injection System • Labor, during normal working hours, required to make the
• Intake Manifold warranty repair. This includes diagnosis and labor to
remove and install the engine, if necessary.
• Exhaust Manifold
• Miscellaneous hoses, clamps, connectors and sealing
devices used in the above systems.
If failure of one of these parts or components results in failure
of another part or component, both will be covered by this
warranty.

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 EPA Emission Control System Warranty Statement

Owner Responsibilities Limitations

During the emission warranty period, the owner is responsible Thermo King is not responsible for resultant damages to an
for: emission-related part or component resulting from:
• The performance of all required maintenance. A warranty • Any application or installation Thermo King deems
claim will not be denied because the scheduled improper as explained in this Operator’s Manual, or any
maintenance was not performed. However, if the lack of other manuals provided for the unit.
required maintenance was the reason for the repair, then
the claim will be denied. • Attachments, accessory items, or parts not authorized for
use by Thermo King.
• Premium of overtime cost.
• Improper off-road engine maintenance, repair or abuse.
• Cost to investigate complaints that are not caused by
defects in Thermo King material or workmanship. • Owner’s unreasonable delay in making the product
available after being notified of a potential product
• Providing timely notice of a warrantable failure and problem.
promptly making the product available for repair.
This warranty is in addition to Thermo King’s standard
warranty applicable to the off-road engine product involved.
Remedies under this warranty are limited to the provision of
material and services as specified herein. Thermo King is not
responsible for incidental or consequential damages such as
downtime or loss of engine powered equipment.

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Safety Precautions
Thermo King recommends that servicing be done only by a
WARNING: Keep hands and loose clothing clear of
Thermo King dealer. However, you should be aware of several
fans and belts at all times when the unit is operating
safety practices. This chapter gives basic safety precautions for
or when opening or closing compressor service
working with Thermo King units and describes the safety
valves.
stickers on your unit that you should be familiar with.

General Safety Practices WARNING: Exposed coil fins can cause painful
lacerations. Service work on the evaporator or
DANGER: NEVER operate the unit with the condenser coils should be done by a certified Thermo
compressor discharge valve closed. Doing so could King technician.
cause the compressor to explode, causing death or
serious injury. WARNING: Do not apply heat to a closed cooling
system. Before applying heat to a cooling system,
WARNING: Always wear goggles or safety glasses drain it. Then flush it with water and drain the water.
when working with or around the refrigeration Antifreeze contains water and ethylene glycol. The
system or battery. Refrigerant or battery acid can ethylene glycol is flammable and can ignite if the
cause permanent damage if it comes in contact with antifreeze is heated enough to boil off the water.
your eyes.
CAUTION: Use extreme caution when drilling holes
in the unit. Drilling into electrical wiring or
refrigerant lines could cause a fire. Do not drill into
structural components.

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 Safety Precautions

Automatic Start/Stop Operation Battery Installation and Cable

This unit is capable of automatic operation and could start at Routing
any time without warning. WARNING: Improperly installed battery could result
in a fire or explosion. A Thermo King approved
WARNING: The unit can start at any time without
battery must be installed and properly secured to the
warning. Press the OFF key on the control panel and
battery tray.
place the microprocessor On/Off switch in the Off
position before inspecting or servicing any part of the WARNING: Improperly installed battery cables could
unit. result in fire or explosion. Battery cables must be
installed, routed and secured properly to prevent
them from rubbing, chaffing or making contact with
Electrical Hazard hot, sharp or rotating components
DANGER: Dangerous three phase AC electric power WARNING: Do not attach fuel lines or any
is present whenever the unit is operating in either additional wiring harnesses to the battery cables as
Diesel Mode or Electric Mode and whenever the unit this could cause an electrical fire.
is connected to a source of external standby power.
Voltages of this magnitude can be lethal. Exercise CAUTION: Do not connect other manufacturer’s
extreme caution when working on the unit. equipment or accessories to the Thermo King unit.
This could result in severe damage to equipment and
void the warranty.

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Safety Precautions

CAUTION: Set all unit electrical controls to the OFF Refrigerant

position before connecting battery cables to the Although fluorocarbon refrigerants are classified as safe, use
battery to prevent unit from starting unexpectedly and caution when working with refrigerants or in areas where they
causing personal injury. are being used.
CAUTION: Always wear protective clothing, gloves DANGER: Fluorocarbon refrigerants can produce
and eye wear when handling and installing batteries. toxic gases. In the presence of an open flame or
Battery acid can cause serious burns when exposed to electrical short, these gases are severe respiratory
eyes or skin. If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, irritants CAPABLE OF CAUSING DEATH.
wash immediately with soap and water. If acid enters
your eye, immediately flood it with running cold
DANGER: Fluorocarbon refrigerants tend to
water for at least twenty minutes and get medical
displace air and can cause oxygen depletion which
attention immediately
could result in DEATH BY SUFFOCATION. Provide
CAUTION: Always cover battery terminals to prevent adequate ventilation in enclosed or confined areas.
them from making contact with metal components
during battery installation. Battery terminals WARNING: Fluorocarbon refrigerants evaporate
grounding against metal could cause the battery to rapidly, freezing anything they contact if accidentally
explode. released into the atmosphere from the liquid state.

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 Safety Precautions

Refrigerant Oil Skin: Flush areas with large amounts of warm water. Do not
apply heat. Wrap burns with dry, sterile, bulky dressing to
Observe the following precautions when working with or protect from infection or injury. Get prompt medical attention.
around refrigerant oil:
Inhalation: Move victim to fresh air and restore breathing if
WARNING: Always wear goggles or safety glasses to necessary. Stay with victim until emergency personnel arrive.
protect eyes from refrigerant oil contact.
First Aid–Refrigerant Oil
WARNING: Protect skin and clothing from Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with large amounts of water for
prolonged or repeated contact with refrigerant oil. at least 15 minutes while holding the eyelids open. Get prompt
Rubber gloves are recommended. medical attention.
Skin: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash thoroughly with
WARNING: Wash thoroughly immediately after soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation persists.
handling refrigerant oil to prevent irritation.
Inhalation: Move victim to fresh air and restore breathing if
necessary. Stay with victim until emergency personnel arrive.
First Aid Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Immediately contact
local poison control center or physician.
First Aid–Refrigerant
Eyes: For contact with liquid, immediately flush eyes with
large amounts of water. Get prompt medical attention.

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Safety Precautions

Safety Decals and Locations High Voltage Components

Various components on the Precedent unit operate using
Condenser and Evaporator Fans 220/3/60 or 460/3/60 high voltage and are identified by
warning nameplates (examples in Figure 2). All high voltage
Be aware of the warning nameplates near the condenser fans
wiring is identified by ORANGE conduiting. Be aware of the
and evaporator fans (example in Figure 1).
locations of these components. Only certified, trained
technicians can service them.

AMA1581 AMA1579 AMA1580

Figure 1: Fan Warning Figure 2: High Voltage Warning

NOTE: Refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 for high voltage
component locations.

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 Safety Precautions

1
2

6 3 8

4 9

5
1. Condenser Motors 4. High Voltage Control Box
2. Evaporator Motor 5. AC Generator 7. Evaporator Motor 9. High Voltage Junction
3. High Voltage 6. Electric Standby Motor & Box
Distribution Box Power Receptacle 8. High Voltage Heater All ORANGE conduiting
(SmartPower Option) Strips contains High Voltage
Figure 3: High Voltage Component Locations (Front) Figure 4: High Voltage Component Locations (Rear)

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Safety Precautions

Do Not Use Ether Starting Aids

Figure 5: Do Not Use Ether Starting Aids

(Near Engine)

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Unit Description
Unit Overview
The Thermo King Precedent S-600 and S-700 are one piece,
self-contained, diesel powered, air cooling/heating units
operating under the control of the SMART REEFER™ 4
(SR-4) programmable microprocessor controller. The unit
mounts on the front of the trailer with the evaporator extending
through an opening in the front wall.
The units feature all-new DDE (Diesel Direct Electric)
architecture, the quiet running Thermo King TK488CR/CRH
engine and the Thermo King X430L reciprocating compressor.
The S-600 and S-700 are available in the following models:
Standard : Cooling and heating on diesel engine operation.

SmartPowerTM Option: Cooling and heating on diesel

engine operation and electric standby operation.
See the following Features and Options. Figure 1: Front View

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Unit Description

Features and Options Precedent S-600 & S-700 Key Features & Options
The following chart lists key design features and options. Easy-access door design l
Composite Exterior Panels l
l Standard Features
Long-Life Coolant Hoses l
m Option/Factory installed
Remote Status Display m/o
o Option/Dealer Installed
Standard Unit Color White l
Precedent S-600 & S-700 Key Features & Options Standard Grille Color Black l
SMART REEFER SR-4 Controller l Directional Air Delivery l
SmartPower Electric Standby m Vibration Isolation System l
SmartPower High-Output m Aluminum Undermount Fuel Tank 50 Gal.
l
(186 Liter)
SmartPower Prep Package m
Fuel Tanks with Ultrasonic Fuel Level Sensor l
OptiSet Plus l
Severe Duty Package m
ETV (Electronic Throttling Valve) l
Fuel Tanks with Ultrasonic m
ServiceWatch Data Logger l
Electric Fuel Heater m
CargoWatch Data Logger l
Frost Plug Heater m
CargoLink Sensor Kits m/o
Alternator, 65 Amp, 12 Vdc m
CargoLink Wireless Sensors m/o
Appearance Packages m
EMI-3000 l
Fresh Air Exchange m
High-Capacity Condenser Coils l

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 Unit Description

Precedent S-600 & S-700 Key Features & Options The following chart list key features of the rail option
packages.
Anti-Siphon Device m
REB Wireless Communication Platform m Std = Standard
TracKing Telematics m/o Opt - Optional
PrimAir Bulkhead and Duct system o N/A = Not Available
Rear Remote Control o
Rail Options - Features and TOFC DRC RBC
Humidity Sensor o
Special Considerations
Battery Charger m
Severe Duty Filtration Package Std Std Std
Reliamax Battery, 12 Volt, Wet Cell o (Without Synthetic Oil)
EON Battery, 12 Volt, Dry Cell o Electric Fuel Heater Std Std Std
Remote Electric Power Receptacle m 65 Amp Alternator Std N/A N/A
30 Amp Battery Charger Opt Std Std
Rail Options SmartPower Opt N/A N/A
SmartPower Prep Package Opt N/A N/A
The following rail option packages are available.
50 Gal. (186 Liter) Round Opt N/A N/A
• TOFC (Trailer on Flat Car) Undermount Fuel Tank
• DRC (Domestic Refrigerated Trailer) 86 Gal. (326 Liter) Rectangular N/A Opt N/A
Fuel Tank
• RBC (Rail Box Car)
120 Gal. (454 Liter) N/A Opt N/A
Rectangular Fuel Tank

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Unit Description

Rail Options - Features and TOFC DRC RBC Diesel Engine

Special Considerations
The S-600 uses the TK488CR. The S-700 uses the
156 Gal. (591 Liter) N/A Opt N/A TK488CRH. These are 4-cylinder, water cooled, direct
Rectangular Fuel Tank injection diesel engines. The engine is coupled directly to the
Unique Rail Package compressor on Standard Units. A centrifugal clutch transfers
Features (Not Selectable) power from the engine to the compressor on Smart Power
RR Badging Yes Yes Yes Units. Belts transmit power to the AC generator, water pump,
and alternator.
Short Prop Rod No Yes No
Modified Evaporator Back No No Yes
Panel
Exhaust Extension No Yes No
Special Labeling for Severe Yes Yes Yes
Filtration
Fuel Pump Mounted Inside No Yes Yes
Unit
Other Precedent Options
Yes Yes Yes
Available

Figure 2: TK488CR/CRH Engine

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 Unit Description

ELC (Extended Life Coolant)

ELC (Extended Life Coolant) is standard equipment. The
maintenance interval for ELC is five years or 12,000 hours. A
nameplate on the coolant expansion tank identifies units with
ELC. The new engine coolant, Chevron Extended Life
Coolant, is RED in color instead of the previous GREEN or
BLUE-GREEN colored conventional coolants.

CAUTION: Do not add “GREEN” or

“BLUE-GREEN” conventional coolant to cooling
systems using “RED” Extended Life Coolant, except
in an emergency. If conventional coolant is added to
Extended Life Coolant, the coolant must be changed
after 2 years instead of 5 years.
NOTE: The use of 50/50% pre-mixed ELC is recommended
to assure that de-ionized water is being used. If 100% full
strength concentrate is used, de-ionized or distilled water is
recommended instead of tap water to insure the integrity of AJA1947

the cooling system is maintained.

Figure 3: ELC (Extended Life Coolant) Nameplate
(On expansion tank)

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Unit Description

EMI 3000 Thermo King X430 Reciprocating

EMI 3000 is an extended maintenance interval package. It is Compressor
standard equipment. The EMI 3000 package consists of the The S-600 is equipped with a four cylinder 30.0 cu. in. (492
following key components: cm3) displacement Thermo King X430 reciprocating
• EMI 3000-Hour Cyclonic Air Cleaner Assembly and Air compressor.
Cleaner Element
• EMI 5-Micron 3000-Hour Fuel Filter Electronic Throttling Valve
• EMI 3000-Hour Dual Element Oil Filter The ETV provides enhanced control of the refrigeration system
• API Rating CI-4 Mineral Oil as follows:

• Five Year or 12,000 Hour ELC (Extended Life Coolant) • Allows the refrigeration system to fully utilize the power
capabilities of the engine under varying conditions
The EMI package allows standard maintenance intervals to be
extended to 3,000 hours, or 2 years, whichever occurs first. • Provides an additional measure of protection against high
discharge pressures
NOTE: Units equipped with the EMI 3000 package do
require regular inspection in accordance with Thermo King's • Protects the engine from high coolant temperature
maintenance recommendations. shutdowns

NOTE: EMI 3000 oil filters and EMI 3000 air cleaners are • Provides a means of precise temperature control.
NOT interchangeable with older style oil filters and air
cleaners.

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 Unit Description

SMART REEFER 4 (SR-4) Control Diesel Operation

System In diesel operation the microprocessor will select the operating
mode from the following:
The SR-4 is a microprocessor control system designed for
transport refrigeration. The SR-4 integrates the following • High Speed Cool
functions: changing setpoint and operating mode, viewing • Low Speed Cool
gauge, sensor and hourmeter readings, initiating defrost cycles,
and viewing and clearing alarms. • Low Speed Modulated Cool

The microprocessor components are located inside the control • Null (CYCLE-SENTRY operation only)
box, which is located inside the lower roadside service door. It • Low Speed Modulated Heat
is used to operate the unit. The control panel is mounted on the
• Low Speed Heat
face of the control box. It is clearly visible through an opening
in the lower roadside service door. • High Speed Heat
See “Operating Instructions” for more information about the • Defrost
SR-4 Controller.
Depending on the air temperature in the trailer, as sensed by
the microprocessor Base Controller, the unit will typically
operate in one of the following modes:

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Unit Description

Electric Operation WARNING: The unit can start at any time without
In electric operation the microprocessor will select the warning. Press the OFF key on the control panel and
operating mode from the following: place the microprocessor On/Off switch in the Off
position before inspecting or servicing any part of the
• Cool
unit.
• Modulated Cool
When CYCLE-SENTRY Mode is selected the unit will start
• Null (CYCLE-SENTRY operation only) and stop automatically to maintain setpoint, keep the engine
• Modulated Heat (Hot Gas only) warm and the battery charged. When Continuous Mode is
selected, the unit starts automatically and runs continuously to
• Hot Gas Heat maintain setpoint and provide constant airflow.
• Full Heat (Hot Gas and Electric Heat)
Your Thermo King unit provides a wide range of
• Defrost (Hot Gas and Electric Heat)
control and programming flexibility. However,
pre-programming of the unit SR-4 microprocessor
CYCLE-SENTRYTM Start-Stop may prohibit operation in certain temperature ranges
within some modes and may also prohibit certain
Controls modes of operation. If you have controller
The CYCLE-SENTRY Start-Stop fuel saving system provides programming questions, contact your supervisor or
optimum operating economy. your Thermo King dealer before requesting service.

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 Unit Description

Data Logging
There are two separate data loggers. The data is downloaded
MICRO
through the Flash Drive Only USB port on the front of the PROCESSOR
ON

control box using a flash drive and ThermoServ™ software. OFF

ServiceWatch™: ServiceWatch is standard equipment. It

records operating events, alarm codes and compartment
temperatures as they occur and at preset intervals. This THERMO KING 1
information is typically used to analyze unit performance.
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ON
°F

.8 35 USB PORT
FLASH DRIVE ONLY

CargoWatch™: CargoWatch data logging requires the OFF

SET
POINT
GAUGES SENSORS MENU

installation of optional sensors. Up to six temperature 2

sensor/probes and four door switches can be installed. SR4
Smart Reefer 4 USB PORT
CargoWatch also logs the setpoint. If optional temperature PC COMPUTER ONLY

sensors are installed, their readings are displayed as Datalogger

Sensor (1-6) Temperature in the sensor readings.
USB Ports: : 1. Flash Drive Only USB Port
• The Flash Drive Only USB Port allows a USB Flash Drive 2. PC Computer Only USB Port
that has been properly configured using the ThermoServ™ (option)
Service Tool to be connected to the unit.
Figure 4: HMI Controller and USB Ports
• The optional PC Computer Only USB Port allows a PC
Computer to be connected to the unit via a standard USB
Cable.

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Unit Description

OptiSet Plus Defrost

OptiSet Plus is a group of programmable functions that control Frost gradually builds-up on evaporator coils as a result of
how the unit will operate with specific setpoints or named normal operation. The unit uses hot refrigerant to defrost the
products. This assures that when a particular setpoint or named evaporator coil. Hot refrigerant gas passes through the
product is selected, the unit will always operate the same way. evaporator coil and melts the frost. The water flows through
This allows an entire fleet to be configured to match the collection drain tubes onto the ground. The methods of defrost
customers’ needs. Contact your Thermo King dealer for initiation are Automatic, and Manual.
information about programming OptiSet Plus. Automatic Defrost: The SR-4 automatically initiates timed
or demand defrost cycles. The SR-4 microprocessor can be
FreshSet programmed to initiate timed defrost cycles at intervals of 2, 4,
6, 8, or 12 hours. Demand defrost cycles occur if the
FreshSet is included in OptiSet Plus. FreshSet is a demand differences between the return air temperature, discharge air
base temperature control for fresh products. FreshSet modifies temperature, and coil temperature exceed certain limits. The
and adjusts unit airflow operation to control temperature and to unit can enter defrost cycles as often as every 30 minutes if
maximize protection of cargo, while keeping operating costs to required.
a minimum. Contact your Thermo King dealer for information
about programming FreshSet. Manual Defrost: In Manual Defrost mode, the operator
initiates a defrost cycle. See “Initiating a Manual Defrost
Cycle.”
NOTE: The unit will not perform a Manual Defrost Cycle
unless the unit has been turned on with the ON key, the unit
is running in Continuous or CYCLE-SENTRY Mode (or shut
down in CYCLE-SENTRY Null Mode), and the coil
temperature is below 45 F (7 C).

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 Unit Description

Opening the Front Doors

Pull the right door latch handle out at a 45 degree angle and
turn it down (clockwise) 90 degrees (see Figure 6) to open the
doors and access the engine compartment. Push the door
closed while holding the door latch handle open and then turn
it up (counterclockwise) 90 degrees to close the door.

ARA2207

Figure 5: Door Latch Location Figure 6: Door Latch Nameplate

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Unit Description

Engine Compartment Operate the unit in high speed cool for approximately 15
minutes to stabilize operating conditions and temperature
The following maintenance items can be checked visually. before attempting to check the refrigerant.
WARNING: The unit can start at any time without NOTE: If the ball floats, there is sufficient refrigerant in the
warning. Press the OFF key on the control panel and unit for that load at that particular trailer temperature. This
place the microprocessor On/Off switch in the Off test does not determine if the unit contains a full charge or an
position before inspecting any part of the unit. overcharge of refrigerant.
Compressor Oil Sight Glass: Use this sight glass to check
the compressor oil level. Check the compressor oil when there
Unit Protection Devices
is evidence of oil loss (leaks). Refer to the unit Maintenance Coolant Level Switch: The coolant level switch closes if
Manual for the correct procedure. the coolant level drops below an acceptable level. If it stays
closed for a specified time, the microprocessor records alarm
Engine Oil Dipstick: Use the engine oil dipstick to check code 37.
the engine oil level. Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor:
The microprocessor uses the engine coolant temperature sensor
CAUTION: Make sure the engine is turned off before
to monitor the engine coolant temperature. If the engine
attempting to check the engine oil.
coolant temperature rises above an acceptable level, the
microprocessor records alarm code 41 and possibly 18. The
Receiver Tank Sight Glass: This sight glass indicates the microprocessor might also shut the unit down.
level of refrigerant in the receiver tank. Refer to the unit
Maintenance Manual for the correct procedure.

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 Unit Description

High Pressure Cutout Switch: The high pressure cutout Overload Relay—Automatic Reset (SmartPower): An
switch (HPCO) is located on the compressor discharge overload relay protects the standby electric motor. The
manifold. If the compressor discharge pressure becomes overload relay opens the circuit to the electric motor if the
excessive, the switch opens the circuit to the run relay to stop motor overloads for any reason (e.g., low line voltage or
the unit. The microprocessor will record Alarm Code 10. improper power supply) while the unit is on electric standby
operation. The microprocessor will record Alarm Code 90.
High Pressure Relief Valve: This valve is designed to
relieve excessive pressure in the refrigeration system. It is Smart FETs: Smart FETs in the microprocessor protect some
located on the receiver tank. If the high pressure relief valve circuits and components from an overcurrent condition.
opens, much of the refrigerant will be lost. Take the unit to a
Fuses: A number of fuses, located on the microprocessor,
Thermo King dealer if this occurs.
protect various circuits and components. The microprocessor is
Low Oil Level Switch: The low oil level switch closes if the located inside the control box. Refer to the appropriate
oil drops below an acceptable level. If it stays closed for a Microprocessor Controller Diagnostic Manual for more
specified time, the microprocessor shuts the unit down and information about the fuses.
records Alarm Code 66.
Low Oil Pressure Switch: The low oil pressure switch
closes if the oil pressure drops below an acceptable level. If it
stays closed for a specified time, the microprocessor shuts the
unit down and records alarm code 19.
Preheat Buzzer: The preheat buzzer sounds when the base
controller energizes the preheat relay. This warns anyone near
the unit that the controller is about to start the engine.

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Unit Description

NOTE: Fuse F4 must be in place for Prestolite alternators to

Fuse Size Function charge. Fuse F4 must be removed for Bosch and Thermo
F1 5A 2A Power for REB King alternators. Service Parts Base Controllers are shipped
F2 15A On/Off Switch Circuit without the F4 fuse
F3 40A Fuel Solenoid/Starter Circuit NOTE: The F5 preheat fuse is a “slow blow” type fuse. It is
F4 None No Fuse - All Bosch and Thermo King designed for use with the Yanmar trailer engine air
Alternators (Note 1) pre-heater. Always replace the fuse with the TK specified
2A 2A Fuse - All Prestolite Alternators fuse.
F5 60A Preheat Circuit (Note 2)
F6 15A High Speed Solenoid Circuit
F7 2A 8X Power for CAN bus
F8 5A 2A Power for CAN bus J12
F10 15A On/Off Relay Circuit
F12 5A 2A Power for CAN bus J13
F13 2A Status Light Circuit
F15 2A SR-4 Power Supply Circuit
F20 2A Alternator Sense Circuit
F25 10A Fresh Air Door Circuit
F25 7.5A High Pressure Cutout Circuit

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 Unit Description

2
4

1. Control Box 4. PC Only USB Port (option)

2. HMI Control 5. Flash Drive Only USB Port
Panel
3. Microprocessor
On/Off Switch
Figure 7: Control Box With Service Door Open Figure 8: SR-4 Controller

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Remote Status Display (Optional)
The remote status display mounts on the cargo box for easy The remote status display indicates operating status as follows:
viewing of the unit’s mode.
White Status LEDs: Illuminate the “T” portion of the TK
logo when the unit is functioning properly with no alarm
codes.

Figure 1: Remote Status Display (All LEDs Shown) Figure 2: Normal Operation No Alarms

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 Remote Status Display (Optional)

Amber Status LEDs: Illuminate the “K” portion of the TK White and Amber Status LEDs: The two bottom LEDs in
logo when the unit has a check alarm code, but is still the “T” (in white) and the four bottom LEDs in the “K” (in
functioning properly. Check the unit as soon as possible to amber) are illuminated when the unit has a shutdown alarm
correct the alarm condition. code and the load integrity is at risk. Correct the alarm
condition immediately.

Figure 3: Check Alarm Figure 4: Shutdown Alarm

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Remote Status Display (Optional)

Remote status displays that also show the fuel level or the fuel The temperature display shows the box temperature, except
level and the box temperature are also available. The number when the unit is in defrost in which case it displays “dF”.
of white LEDs illuminated in the fuel level indicator show the
fuel level. When the fuel level falls below 10%, only the two
amber LEDs at the top and bottom of the fuel level indicator 1
are illuminated to indicate the low fuel level. 2

1 2

1. Status Indicator
2. Fuel Level Indicator
1. Status Indicator
3. Temperature Display
2. Fuel Level Indicator
Figure 6: Remote Status Display
Figure 5: Remote Status Display with Fuel Level with Fuel Level and Temperature

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Manual Pretrip Inspection
(Before Starting the Unit)
Pretrip inspections are an important part of a preventative Engine Coolant: The engine coolant must have antifreeze
maintenance program designed to minimize operating protection to -30 F (-34 C). Add coolant if Alarm Code 37 is
problems and breakdowns. Perform this pretrip inspection active. Check and add coolant to the expansion tank.
before every trip involving refrigerated cargo.
WARNING: Do not remove the expansion tank cap
NOTE: Pretrip inspections are not intended to take the place while the coolant is hot.
of regular maintenance inspections.
Fuel: Make sure the diesel fuel supply is adequate to Battery: Make sure the battery terminals are tight and free of
guarantee engine operation to the next check point. Allow for corrosion.
maximum fuel consumption of one gallon per hour of engine
operation. Belts: Make sure belts are in good condition and adjusted to
the proper tension. For more information about belt tension,
Engine Oil: Check the engine oil level. It should be at the see the Specifications chapter.
Full mark when the dipstick is threaded all the way into the oil
pan. Do not overfill. Electrical: Check the electrical connections to make sure they
are securely fastened. Wires and terminals should be free of
CAUTION: Turn the engine off before checking the corrosion, cracks, and moisture.
engine oil level. Structural: Visually inspect the unit for leaks, loose or
broken parts, and other damage.

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Manual Pretrip Inspection (Before Starting the Unit)

Coils: Make sure the condenser and evaporator coils are clean
and free of debris.
Cargo Box: Check the interior and exterior of the cargo box
for damage. Any damage to the walls or insulation must be
repaired.
Cargo Doors: Make sure that the cargo doors and weather
seals are in good condition. The doors should latch securely
and the weather seals should fit tightly.
Defrost Drains: Check the defrost drain hoses to make sure
they are open.

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Operating Instructions
SMART REEFER 4 (SR-4)
Controller Overview
MICRO
PROCESSOR
Thermo King has applied the latest advances in computer
ON
technology to develop a device that controls temperature and
OFF
unit function, and displays operating information quickly and
accurately.
There is nothing complicated about learning to operate the
THERMO KING
SR-4 Controller, but you will find that a few minutes studying
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ON
°F the contents of this manual will be time well spent.
.8 35 USB PORT
FLASH DRIVE ONLY
OFF
SET GAUGES SENSORS MENU
POINT

WARNING: Do not operate the SR-4 until you are

completely familiar with the location and function of
SR4
Smart Reefer 4 USB PORT
PC COMPUTER ONLY
each control.

Figure 1: SR-4 Control Panel

(Optional PC USB Port Shown)

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Operating Instructions

The microprocessor components are located inside the control Control Panel
box, which is located inside the lower roadside service door.
The microprocessor is connected to a Human Machine The control panel has a display and eight touch sensitive keys.
Interface (HMI) Control Panel. It is used to operate the unit. The display is capable of showing both text and graphics. The
The USB ports are used to retrieve data from the data logging four keys on the left and right sides of the display are “hard”
system. (dedicated) keys. The four keys under the display are “soft”
keys. The function of “soft” keys change depending on the
Microprocessor On/Off Switch: This switch supplies or operation being performed. If a soft key is active, its function
removes electrical power to the microprocessor. The will be shown in the display directly above the key.
Microprocessor Power Switch is located above HMI Control
Panel. It is hidden when the lower roadside body panel
surrounding the Control Box is closed. Control Panel Display
The display is used to supply unit information to the operator.
WARNING: The unit can start at any time without This information includes setpoint, current box temperature
warning. Press the OFF key on the control panel and operating information, unit gauge readings, system
place the microprocessor On/Off switch in the Off temperatures and other information as selected by the operator.
position before inspecting or servicing any part of the
unit. The default display is called the Standard Display. It is shown
in Figure 21 and will be described in detail later in this chapter.

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 Operating Instructions

3 Display Icons
Display symbols or Icons are used to present additional unit
THERMO KING
1 4 information

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ON
°F
2 .8 35 5 Down-Pointing Arrow: (At the left side of the
OFF
SET
POINT
GAUGES SENSORS MENU display) Shows the unit is cooling. If the arrow
were pointing upward the unit would be heating.

SR4 CYCLE SENTRY/Continuous Mode Key:

Smart Reefer 4

The unit is running in Cycle Sentry Mode as

6 shown by the Cycle Sentry Icon in the upper right
corner of the display. If the Cycle Sentry icon is
1. On Key (Hard Key) not present, the unit is running in Continuous
2. Off Key (Hard Key) Mode.
3. Display USB: The USB Icon in the upper left corner of
the display will appear when a USB device is
4. Defrost Key (Hard Key)
connected to either of the USB Ports on the Unit
5. CYCLE-SENTRY/Continuous Mode Key Control Panel or inside the control box.
(Hard Key)
6. Soft Keys
Figure 2: Control Panel Display and Keys

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Operating Instructions

Hard Keys CYCLE SENTRY: Used to select Cycle Sentry

Mode or Continuous Mode operation if allowed
The keys on either side of the display are dedicated or “hard”
by OptiSet Plus. For more information see
keys. Their function always remains the same.
“Selecting Cycle Sentry or Continuous Mode”
On Key: Used to turn the unit on. First the later in this section.
display will briefly show the Thermo King Logo
ON and then the statement “Configuring System - Soft Keys
Please Wait”. When the power-up sequence is
complete the display shows the Standard Display The four “soft” keys under the display are
of box temperature and setpoint. multi-purpose keys. Their function changes
depending on the operation being performed. If a
Off Key: Used to turn the unit off. First the soft key is active the key function is shown in the
display will briefly show “System is Powering display directly above the key. The keys are
OFF Down - Please Wait. Press On to Resume” and numbered from left to right, with Key 1 on the far
then “Off” will appear momentarily. When the left and Key 4 on the far right.
power-down sequence is complete the display
will be blank. For more information see “Turning Typical soft key applications:
the Unit On and Off” later in this section.
Defrost Key: Press this key to initiate a Manual • MENU • CLEAR • NO
Defrost cycle.
• NEXT • HOURMETERS • SENSORS
• + OR - • GAUGES • EXIT
• SELECT • BACK • HELP

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 Operating Instructions

Turning Unit On
The unit is turned on by pressing the ON Key (Figure 22) and
ON
off by pressing the OFF Key. When the On Key is pressed the
display briefly shows the THERMO KING Logo as the display
OFF
initializes.
IMPORTANT: The ON Key must be held down until the
Thermo King Logo appears. If the ON Key is not held down
long enough (approximately ½ second), the display may
flicker but the unit will not start up. If this occurs, hold the Figure 3: ON Key
ON Key down until the Thermo King logo appears.
Then the startup screen (Figure 23) appears while
NOTE: With extremely cold ambient temperatures it may
communications are established and the unit prepares for
take up to 15 seconds for the display to appear on initial
operation.
startup.

ON CONFIGURING SYSTEM

PLEASE WAIT
OFF

Figure 4: Startup Screen

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Operating Instructions

If a Flash Drive is Connected:

If a properly configured USB Flash Drive is inserted in the
ON
Flash Drive Only USB Port on the Control Panel when the unit FLASH DRIVE DETECTED

is turned on, the display (Figure 24) will briefly show FLASH
OFF EXIT DOWN FLASH OPTISET
DRIVE. LOAD LOAD PLUS

ON
FLASH DRIVE
Figure 6: Flash Drive Menu
OFF

IMPORTANT: The engine start is not delayed by the Flash

Drive Menu shown above. The engine start prompt will
appear and the engine will start. After the engine is started
the display will return to the Flash Drive Menu or the
Figure 5: Flash Drive Standard Display.

Then FLASH DRIVE DETECTED and the Flash Drive Menu If a properly configured USB Flash Drive is connected to the
will appear on the display (Figure 25). The display will be USB Flash Drive connector, this feature allows the operator to
shown for about 30 seconds and then the Standard Display will select the desired Flash Drive function. If enabled when the
appear. To go to the Standard Display immediately press the Flash Drive was configured, the following functions may be
EXIT Soft Key. available:

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 Operating Instructions

• DOWNLOAD Configurable Soft Keys

• “Download the ServiceWatch Data Logger When the Standard Display is shown, the default functions of
• “Download the CargoWatch Data Logger the two center soft keys are GAUGES and SENSORS.
(Figure 26)
• FLASHLOAD
• “Flash load Base Controller Software

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• “Flash load HMI Control Panel Software ON
°F

• OPTISET PLUS .8 35
OFF
SET GAUGES SENSORS MENU
POINT
• SEND
• “Send OptiSet Plus files
• RETRIEVE
Figure 7: Soft Keys
• “Retrieve OptiSet Plus files
The Flash Drive is also available from the Main Menu. The functions of these two keys can be changed as required for
customer convenience. The functions of these two soft keys on
The Flash Drive Menu will time out about 30 seconds after the
the Standard Display can be re-assigned to any of the following
engine starts. When the Flash Drive Menu times out, the
functions using the Guarded Access > Main Menu
Standard Display will appear. To go to the Standard Display
Configuration menu:
immediately press the EXIT Key.
Gauges Pretrip SOT (start of trip)
Sensors Data Logger Hourmeters

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Operating Instructions

The GAUGES and SENSORS functions are always available Display Heater
from the Maintenance Menu.
The HMI Control Panel is equipped with a display heater. This
In the example shown in Figure 27, the soft key functions from heater is needed to make the display visible in very cold
the Standard Display have been changed to PRETRIP and SOT ambient temperatures.
(Start of Trip marker). The GAUGES and SENSORS functions
The HMI has its own internal temperature sensor for the
are always available from the Maintenance Menu.
display heater. The heater is energized when the unit is turned
on and the ambient temperature is below 29.4 F (-2 C). The
heater turns off when the temperature sensed by the internal

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ON
°F sensor rises above 37.4 F (+3 C). The heater draws from 1.4 to
.8 35 1.7 amps when energized.
OFF
SET PRETRIP SOT MENU
POINT The colder the ambient temperature the longer it will take for
the heater to make the display visible on a cold startup. It may
take 10-15 seconds for the display to appear with extremely
cold temperatures.
Figure 8: PRETRIP and SOT
If a Language is Enabled
If more than one language has been enabled from the Guarded
Access Language Menu, a prompt will appear to allow the
desired language to be chosen as shown below. Only languages

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specifically enabled from the Guarded Access Menu are

available. If a different language is desired, press the NO Key
(Figure 28).
IMPORTANT: The engine start is not delayed by the
language prompt shown below. The prompt will appear for
10 seconds and then the engine will start. After the engine is
started the display will return to the prompt shown.

Figure 10: + or -, then YES Key

CURRENT LANGUAGE IS
ON
ENGLISH The display will briefly show PROGRAMMING
OK?
LANGUAGE - PLEASE WAIT in the new language as shown
OFF
YES NO
in Figure 30.

Figure 9: NO Key

The Language menu will appear as shown in Figure 29. Press

the + or - Keys to select the desired language. When the
desired language is shown press the YES Key to confirm the
choice.
Figure 11: New Language

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Operating Instructions

The new language is confirmed, and then the Standard Display If log alarm(s) are present the Log Alarm notice shown in
will appear in the new language as shown in Figure 31. The Figure 32 will appear on the display for 60 seconds. The
unit is ready to run. remote indicator alarm light (if installed) will also be on during
this period. After 60 seconds the Standard Display will appear
and the remote indicator alarm light will go off. Pressing the
EXIT soft key (Figure 32) will return to the Standard Display
immediately.

ON LOG ALARMS ACTIVE

GO TO MENU TO VIEW
OFF
EXIT

Figure 12: Standard Display, New Language

If Log Alarms are Present

Log Alarms are indicated for 60 seconds each time the unit is Figure 13: Log Alarms Active
turned on. This level of alarm serves as a notice to take
corrective action before a problem becomes severe. NOTE: The Alarm Icon does not appear on startup with
Maintenance items such as maintenance hourmeter time-outs log alarms present.
are log alarms. The Temperature Watch screen is not disabled When the unit is ready to run the Standard Display
if only log alarm(s) are active. appears(Figure 33).

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 Operating Instructions

35
ON
°F SYSTEM IS POWERING DOWN

.8 35 ON

OFF
SET GAUGES SENSORS MENU
POINT OFF

Figure 14: Standard Display

Figure 15: Power Down Message
Turning The Unit Off The display briefly shows OFF (Figure 35) and then goes
Pressing the OFF Key stops unit operation. The unit shuts blank. To start the unit again, press the ON Key.
down immediately and the display briefly shows the power
down message (Figure 34).
ON
OFF
OFF

Figure 16: Display Shows OFF

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Operating Instructions

The Standard Display The unit is running in Cycle Sentry Mode as

shown by the Cycle Sentry Icon in the upper right
The Standard Display is the default display that appears if no corner of the display. If the Cycle Sentry icon is
other display function is selected. The Standard Display shows not present, the unit would be running in
the box temperature and setpoint. The box temperature is that Continuous Mode.
measured by the controlling sensor, usually the return air
sensor. The box temperature in Figure 36 is 35.8 F (2.1 C) with The USB Icon in the upper left corner of the
a 35 F (1.7 C) setpoint. display will appear when a USB Flash Drive is
connected to the Flash Drive Only USB Port on
the unit control panel or a PC computer is
connected to the PC Only USB Port on the Unit

35
ON
°F Control Panel.
.8 35 Pressing the left soft key allows the user to change the
OFF
SET GAUGES SENSORS MENU
POINT
SETPOINT, and pressing the right soft key accesses the MAIN
MENU. The other two soft keys access the GAUGES menu
and the SENSORS menu.
NOTE: The functions of the GAUGES and SENSORS soft
Figure 17: Standard Display keys may be re-assigned to better suit customer requirements.
The GAUGES and SENSORS functions are always available
The down-pointing arrow at the left side of the from the Maintenance Menu.
display shows the unit is cooling. If the arrow
were pointing upward the unit would be heating.

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 Operating Instructions

The TemperatureWatch Display

35
TEMPERATURE SETPOINT
The TemperatureWatch Display appears 2 ½ minutes after the °F

35
ON
Standard Display appears so long as there is no key activity
and no check, prevent or shutdown alarms are present. The OFF .8
TemperatureWatch Display will remain on until any key is MENU

pressed or a check, prevent or shutdown alarm occurs.

The TemperatureWatch Display shows the box temperature
and setpoint. The large numbers allow unit conditions to be
checked from a distance. The box temperature is that measured Figure 18: TemperatureWatch Display
by the controlling sensor, usually the return air sensor. The box
temperature in Figure 37 is 35.8 F (2.1 C) with a 35 F (1.7 C) If an alarm condition (other than a log alarm) is present, the
setpoint. The Cycle Sentry icon in the upper right corner of the TemperatureWatch Display will not appear. If an alarm
display shows that the unit is operating in Cycle Sentry mode. condition occurs while the TemperatureWatch Display is
If the Cycle Sentry icon is not present, the unit is running in present the display will return to the Standard Display to
Continuous Mode. The down-pointing arrow indicates that the indicate that an alarm condition has occurred.
unit is cooling. Pressing any soft key returns the display to the If the Defrost Key or Cycle Sentry Key is pressed, the display
Standard Display. will return to the TemperatureWatch Display immediately after
the defrost cycle is initiated or the operating mode is changed.

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Operating Instructions

Changing The Setpoint Named Products - OptiSet Plus

The Setpoint is changed from the Standard Display. If the OptiSet Plus allows the use of Named Products such as
TemperatureWatch display is present, press any key to return to APPLES or BANANAS in place of a numerical setpoint. If
the Standard Display. only named products are enabled the left soft key will be
labeled PRODUCT (Figure 39).
IMPORTANT: If OptiSet Plus is in use there are several
possible options when changing the setpoint. • A single setpoint temperature may be allowed for the
specific named product.
Numerical Setpoints • A numerical setpoint range may be allowed for the
specific named product.
If OptiSet Plus is not in use or if only Numerical Setpoints are
enabled the left soft key will be labeled SETPOINT (Figure
38).

35 35
ON
ON
°F °F

.8 35 .8 35
OFF OFF
SET GAUGES SENSORS MENU PRODUCT GAUGES SENSORS MENU
POINT

Figure 19: Setpoint Figure 20: Left Soft Key Labeled “Product”

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 Operating Instructions

Both Numerical Setpoints and Named Changing the Setpoint - Numerical

Products Setpoint
OptiSet Plus can allow the use of both Numerical Setpoints and If the Temperature Watch display is shown, press any soft key
Named Products. If both numerical setpoints and named to return to the Standard Display. From the Standard Display,
products are enabled the left soft key will be labeled press the SETPOINT Key (Setpoint Key
PRODUCT/SETPOINT (Figure 40).
The setpoint display appears (Figure 41).

CURRENT SETPOINT

35
ON
°F
35
ON

.8
35 F
OFF +/- TO CHANGE
PRODUCT/ GAUGES SENSORS MENU
SETPOINT OFF
- + EXIT

Figure 21: Left Soft Key Labeled Figure 22: Setpoint Display
“PRODUCT/SETPOINT”
The “-” and “+” Keys are used to increase or decrease the
setpoint until the desired setpoint is shown. In Figure 42 the
setpoint has been changed to 40 F using the “+” Key.

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Operating Instructions

NEW SETPOINT WILL BE NEW SETPOINT WILL BE

ON
40 F ON
40 F
+/- TO CHANGE OK?
OFF
- + YES NO OFF
+/- TO CHANGE
- + YES
OK?
NO

Figure 24: Yes and No Keys

Figure 23: Setpoint Changed Using “+” Key
After the YES Key has been pressed, the display briefly shows
The YES and NO Keys (Figure 43) confirm the setpoint PROGRAMMING NEW SETPOINT - PLEASE WAIT. The
change. When the desired setpoint has been selected using the display then confirms the new setpoint for several seconds
“+” and/or “-” Keys, press the YES Key to confirm and load (Figure 44):
the new setpoint. If the setpoint is changed using the “+” or “-”
Keys, the change must be confirmed or rejected by pressing the
YES or NO Key within 10 seconds of changing the setpoint. A NEW SETPOINT IS
ON
warning beep will sound for 5 seconds as a reminder. 40 F
Failure to confirm the new setpoint by pressing Yes or No OFF

within 10 seconds of changing the setpoint will result in no

setpoint change. In addition, Alarm Code 127 Setpoint Not
Entered is set, to indicate that a setpoint change was initiated
but not completed.
Figure 25: New Setpoint

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 Operating Instructions

If the NO Key is pressed the display will briefly show • If the YES Key is pressed, the setpoint change made with
SETPOINT NOT CHANGED and return to the Standard the “+” or “-” Key is accepted, the setpoint changes, and
Display. The Standard Display will show the old setpoint. the display returns to the Standard Display.
The display then returns to the Standard Display showing the • If the NO Key is pressed the setpoint change made with
new setpoint. Notice in Figure 45 that the arrow now points up the “+” or “-” Key is not accepted, the setpoint is not
to indicate that the unit is heating. changed, and the display returns to the Standard Display.
• If the YES or NO Key is not pressed within 10 seconds of
making a change with the “+” or “-” Key, the setpoint is

35
ON
°F not changed and the display returns to the Standard
.8 40 Display. The display briefly shows [SETPOINT NOT
OFF
SET
POINT
GAUGES SENSORS MENU CHANGED] and Alarm Code 127 Setpoint Not Entered is
set, to indicate that a setpoint change was initiated but not
completed.
See Figure 46 for an overview of the Changing the Setpoint -
Figure 26: Up Arrow Numerical Setpoint procedure.
IMPORTANT: If the setpoint is changed using the “+” or “-”
Keys, the change must be confirmed or rejected by pressing
the YES or NO Key within 10 seconds of changing the
setpoint.

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Operating Instructions

NEW SETPOINT WILL BE

NEW SETPOINT IS

35
ON ON
°F ON
40 F
.8 35 +/- TO CHANGE OK?
40 F
OFF
SET
POINT
GAUGES SENSORS MENU
OFF
- + YES NO OFF

Setpoint Key + or - Keys New Setpoint

CURRENT SETPOINT NEW SETPOINT WILL BE

ON ON

35
35 F 40 F ON
°F

+/- TO CHANGE +/- TO CHANGE OK? .8 40

OFF
- + EXIT OFF
- + YES NO
OFF
SET GAUGES SENSORS MENU
POINT

Yes or No Keys

Figure 27: Changing the Setpoint - Numerical Setpoint

Changing the Setpoint - Named Note that PRODUCT is displayed in place of SETPOINT
Product (Figure 47).

If the Temperature Watch display is shown, press any soft key

to return to the Standard Display. From the Standard Display,
press the PRODUCT Key.

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 Operating Instructions

The “-” and “+” Keys are used to change the Named Product
GRAPEFRUIT, ARIZONA
until the desired product is shown. In Figure 49 the product has
been changed to Potato, Late Crop.
59
ON
°F

.8 59
OFF
PRODUCT GAUGES SENSORS MENU
NEW PRODUCT WILL BE

ON
POTATO, LATE CROP

+/- TO CHANGE OK?

OFF
- + YES NO

Figure 28: Product Displayed

The display briefly shows PRODUCT and then the setpoint

display appears (Figure 48).
Figure 30: Named Product

CURRENT PRODUCT IS The YES and NO Keys confirm the product change (Figure
ON
GRAPEFRUIT, ARIZONA
50). When the desired product has been selected using the “+”
+/- TO CHANGE
and/or “-” Keys, press the YES Key to confirm and load the
OFF
- + EXIT
new product. If the product is changed using the “+” or “-”
Keys, the change must be confirmed or rejected by pressing the
YES or NO Key within 10 seconds of changing the product. A
warning beep will sound for 5 seconds as a reminder.
Figure 29: Setpoint Display

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Operating Instructions

Failure to confirm the new product by pressing Yes or No

within 10 seconds of changing the product will result in no
NEW NAMED PRODUCT IS
product change. In addition, Alarm Code 127 Setpoint Not ON

Entered is set, to indicate that the product change was initiated POTATO, LATE CROP

but not completed. OFF

NEW PRODUCT WILL BE

ON
POTATO, LATE CROP

+/- TO CHANGE OK? Figure 32: New Named Product

OFF
- + YES NO

If the NO Key is pressed the display will briefly show

SETPOINT NOT CHANGED and return to the Standard
Display. The Standard Display will show the old setpoint.
Figure 31: Yes and No Keys
The display then returns to the Standard Display showing the
After the YES Key has been pressed, the display briefly shows new named product. Notice that the arrow points down, to
PROGRAMMING NAMED PRODUCT - PLEASE WAIT. indicate that the unit is cooling (Figure 52).
The display then confirms the new setpoint for several
seconds.

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 Operating Instructions

• If the YES or NO Key is not pressed within 10 seconds of

POTATO, LATE CROP
making a change with the “+” or “-” Key, the product is

45
ON
°F
not changed and the display returns to the Standard
.8 45 Display. The display briefly shows [SETPOINT NOT
OFF
PRODUCT GAUGES SENSORS MENU CHANGED] and Alarm Code 127 Setpoint Not Entered is
set, to indicate that the product change was initiated but
not completed.
See Figure 53 for an overview of the Changing the Setpoint -
Figure 33: Standard Display Named Product procedure.

IMPORTANT: If the named product is changed using the

“+” or “-” Keys, the change must be confirmed or rejected by
pressing the YES or NO Key within 10 seconds of changing
the named product.
• If the YES Key is pressed, the product change made with
the “+” or “-” Key is accepted, the product changes, and
the display returns to the Standard Display.
• If the NO Key is pressed the product change made with
the “+” or “-” Key is not accepted, the product is not
changed, and the display returns to the Standard Display.

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Operating Instructions

GRAPEFRUIT, ARIZONA NEW PRODUCT WILL BE

NEW NAMED PRODUCT IS

59
ON
°F ON ON

.8 59 POTATO, LATE CROP

+/- TO CHANGE OK?

POTATO, LATE CROP

OFF
PRODUCT GAUGES SENSORS MENU OFF
- + YES NO OFF

Product Key If Yes Key Chosen, New Named Product

+ or - Keys

CURRENT PRODUCT IS NEW PRODUCT WILL BE POTATO, LATE CROP

45
ON ON ON
°F
GRAPEFRUIT, ARIZONA

+/- TO CHANGE
POTATO, LATE CROP

+/- TO CHANGE OK?

.8 45
OFF
- + EXIT
OFF
- + YES NO OFF
PRODUCT GAUGES SENSORS MENU

Setpoint Display Yes or No Keys Standard Display

Figure 34: Changing the Setpoint, Named Product

Changing the Setpoint - Both press the SETPOINT Key. Note that both PRODUCT and
Numerical Setpoint and Named SETPOINT are displayed as shown (Figure 54).
Product Available
If the Temperature Watch display is shown, press any soft key
to return to the Standard Display. From the Standard Display,

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 Operating Instructions

• Press the NUMERIC Soft Key to proceed with Changing

the Setpoint - Numeric Setpoint change as previously

35
ON
°F shown.
.8 35 • Press the NAMED Soft Key to proceed with Changing the
OFF
PRODUCT/ GAUGES SENSORS MENU
SETPOINT Setpoint - Named Product change as shown previously.
• Press the EXIT Soft Key to return to the Standard Display.

Figure 35: PRODUCT and SETPOINT are displayed

The NAMED PRODUCT / NUMERIC SETPOINT prompt

will appear as shown (Figure 55).
.

ON NAMED PRODUCT / NUMERIC

SETPOINT?

OFF
EXIT NAMED NUMERIC

Figure 36: NAMED PRODUCT / NUMERIC

SETPOINT Prompt

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Operating Instructions

Starting the Diesel Engine

Diesel engine preheats and starts are automatic in both
ON
DIESEL ENGINE STARTING
Continuous Mode and Cycle Sentry Mode. The engine will
preheat and start as required when the unit is turned on. The OFF

engine preheat and start will be delayed in Cycle Sentry mode

if there is no current need for the engine to run. If any keys are
being pressed on the HMI Control Panel the engine will not
preheat and start until 10 seconds after the last key is pressed.
Figure 37: Engine Start Screen
NOTE: If the unit is equipped with optional Electric Standby
there may be some additional prompts before the engine will After the engine is started the display returns to the Standard
start. See STARTING THE ELECTRIC MOTOR on the Display of temperature and setpoint.
following pages for details.
CAUTION: The engine may start automatically any time the
unit is turned on.
WARNING: Never use starting fluid.
When the engine is preparing to start the HMI Control Panel
will display the engine start screen (Figure 56). The preheat
buzzer sounds during the engine preheat and crank sequence.

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 Operating Instructions

Starting the Electric Motor

Units equipped with the SmartPower option only.
Electric Power Receptacle: The electric power receptacle
is used to connect the unit to an appropriate electric power
source for electric standby operation (Figure 57). The electric
power receptacle is usually mounted on the trailer below the
HMI Control Panel. Make sure the unit and the power supply
are turned off before connecting or disconnecting a power Figure 38: Electric Power Receptacle
cord.
When the motor is preparing to start the HMI Control Panel
Electric motor starting is automatic in both Continuous Mode will display the motor start screen (Figure 58). The preheat
and Cycle Sentry Mode. The motor will start as required when buzzer sounds for 20 seconds before the electric motor starts.
the unit is turned on. If any keys are being pressed on the HMI
Control Panel prior to the motor start, the motor start will be
delayed until 10 seconds after the last key is pressed. ON
ELECTRIC MOTOR STARTING

OFF
CAUTION: The motor may start automatically any time the
unit is turned on.

Figure 39: Motor Start Screen

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Operating Instructions

Switching from Diesel to Electric If NO is selected, then the unit will continue to operate in
Diesel Mode. If YES is selected then the display will briefly
Units equipped with the SmartPowerTM option only. show the screen in Figure 60.
If the Diesel to Electric Auto-Switch Enabled feature in
Guarded Access is set YES then the unit will automatically
PROGRAMMING ELECTRIC
switch to Electric Mode operation when standby power is ON STANDBY
connected and available.
OFF PLEASE WAIT
If the Diesel to Electric Auto-Switch Enabled feature in
Guarded Access is set NO then the prompt screen (Figure 59)
will appear when standby power is connected and available.

Figure 41: YES Selected

ELECTRIC STANDBY DETECTED
ON
DO YOU WISH TO SWITCH TO Electric Mode operation will briefly be confirmed. If unit
ELECTRIC?
OFF
operation is required the electric motor will start as shown
YES NO
previously under STARTING THE ELECTRIC MOTOR.
If the Diesel to Electric Auto-Switch Enabled feature in
Guarded Access is set NO then the unit can also be switched
from Diesel mode to Electric mode operation using the Electric
Figure 40: Standby Power Connected
Standby Selection from the Main Menu as shown later in this
section.

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 Operating Instructions

Switching from Electric to Diesel

ELECTRIC STANDBY NOT DETECTED
Units equipped with the SMARTPOWER option only. ON
DO YOU WISH TO SWITCH TO
If the Electric to Diesel Auto-Switch Enabled feature in DIESEL?

Guarded Access is set YES then the unit will automatically OFF
YES NO

switch to Diesel Mode operation when standby power is turned

off or is no longer available.
If the Electric to Diesel Auto-Switch Enabled feature in
Guarded Access is set NO and standby power is disconnected Figure 42: Standby Power is Off
or fails, the unit will not automatically switch to Diesel mode.
This is primarily designed to prevent unauthorized diesel If YES is selected then the display will briefly show the screen
engine starts when the truck is indoors or on a ferry where in Figure 62.
engine operation is strictly prohibited. If the Electric to Diesel
Auto-Switch Enabled feature in Guarded Access is set NO then
the prompt screen (Figure 61) will appear when standby power ON
PROGRAMMING DIESEL MODE

is turned off or is no longer available.

OFF PLEASE WAIT

Figure 43: Yes Selected

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Operating Instructions

Diesel Mode operation will briefly be confirmed. If unit Initiating a Manual Defrost Cycle
operation is required the diesel engine will start as shown
previously under STARTING THE DIESEL ENGINE. Defrost cycles are usually initiated automatically based on time
or demand. Manual defrost is also available
If the Electric to Diesel Auto-Switch Enabled feature in
Guarded Access is set NO then the unit can also be switched Manual defrost is available if the unit is running and the
from Diesel mode to Electric mode operation using the Diesel evaporator coil temperature is less than or equal to 45 F (7 C).
Selection from the Main Menu as shown later in this section. NOTE: If the Rail Alternate feature is set YES defrost is
allowed with an evaporator coil temperature less than or
equal to 55 F (13 C).
Other features such as door switch settings may not allow
manual defrost under some conditions. To initiate a manual
defrost cycle, press the Defrost Key (Figure 63).

35
ON
°F

.8 35
OFF
SET GAUGES SENSORS MENU
POINT

Figure 44: Press Defrost Key

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 Operating Instructions

The display briefly shows [DEFROST], [PROGRAMMING

DEFROST - PLEASE WAIT] and then [DEFROST
STARTED] (Figure 64). ON

35
OFF
SET GAUGES SENSORS MENU
POINT

ON
DEFROST STARTED

OFF

Figure 46: Bar Indicator

If conditions do not allow a defrost cycle, the display shown in

Figure 66 will briefly appear. The display will then return to
Figure 45: Defrost Started
the Standard Display.
The display then shows the Defrost display. The bar indicator
shows approximately how much time remains to complete the ON
DEFROST NOT AVAILABLE
defrost cycle. The bar indicator shows that the defrost cycle is
about 25% complete (Figure 65). OFF

Figure 47: Defrost Not Available

See Figure 67 for an overview of the Initiating a Manual

Defrost Cycle procedure.

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Operating Instructions

35
ON ON
°F

.8 35 Yes
35
OFF OFF
SET GAUGES SENSORS MENU SET GAUGES SENSORS MENU
POINT POINT

ON
DEFROST STARTED DEFROST NOT AVAILABLE
ON

OFF OFF

No

Figure 48: Initiating a Manual Defrost Cycle

Terminating a Defrost Cycle

The defrost cycle terminates automatically when the coil
temperature is greater than or equal to 58 F (14 C) or the
defrost timer expires. Defrost can also be terminated by turning
the unit off and back on.
NOTE: If Rail Alternate is set YES the defrost cycle
terminates at 70 F (21 C) or if the defrost timer expires.

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 Operating Instructions

Selecting Cycle Sentry or

Continuous Mode
35
ON
°F
When Cycle Sentry Mode is selected the unit will start and stop
.8 35
automatically to maintain setpoint, keep the engine warm and OFF
SET GAUGES SENSORS MENU
POINT
the battery charged. When Continuous Mode is selected, the
unit starts automatically and runs continuously to maintain
setpoint and provide constant airflow.
IMPORTANT: Cycle Sentry or Continuous Mode may not be
Figure 49: Cycle Sentry Icon
selectable if OptiSet Plus is in use.
See Figure 73 for an overview of the Selecting Cycle Sentry If allowed by OptiSet Plus, Cycle Sentry Mode or Continuous
or Continuous Mode procedure. Mode is selected by pressing the Cycle Sentry/Continuous Key
as shown in Figure 69.
If the unit is operating in Cycle Sentry Mode, the Cycle Sentry
Icon will be present in the upper right corner of the display as
shown below. If the Cycle Sentry Icon (Figure 68) is not

35
ON
present the unit is operating in Continuous Mode. °F

.8 35
OFF
SET GAUGES SENSORS MENU
POINT

Figure 50: Cycle Sentry/Continuous Key

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Operating Instructions

NOTE: Cycle Sentry Mode or Continuous Mode can also be

selected using the Main Menu > Mode Submenu.
ON NEW SYSTEM MODE IS
If the unit is in Cycle Sentry Mode, pressing the Cycle
Sentry/Continuous Key changes the mode from Cycle Sentry CONTINUOUS
OFF
Mode to Continuous Mode. The display confirms the change,
as shown in Figure 70.

ON PROGRAMMING CONT MODE Figure 52: New Mode Confirmed

OFF
PLEASE WAIT The display then returns to the Standard Display. In the
example shown in Figure 72 the absence of the Cycle Sentry
Icon indicates that the unit is running in Continuous Mode.

Figure 51: Continuous Mode

35
ON
°F

The new mode is confirmed for 3 seconds (Figure 71). .8 35

OFF
SET GAUGES SENSORS MENU
POINT

Figure 53: Cycle Sentry Icon Not Shown =

Continuous Mode

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 Operating Instructions

Pressing the Cycle Sentry/Continuous Key again allows the IMPORTANT: Cycle Sentry or Continuous Mode may not be
operator to change back to Cycle Sentry Mode operation. selectable if OptiSet Plus is in use.
IMPORTANT: If the unit is in Cycle Sentry Null and the
mode is switched to Continuous Mode, the unit will start
automatically.

35 35
ON ON PROGRAMMING CONT MODE ON
°F °F

.8 35 PLEASE WAIT .8 35
OFF OFF OFF
SET GAUGES SENSORS MENU SET GAUGES SENSORS MENU
POINT POINT

Continuous Mode
Selected

35
ON ON NEW SYSTEM MODE IS
°F

.8 35 CONTINUOUS
OFF OFF
SET GAUGES SENSORS MENU
POINT

Figure 54: Selecting Cycle Sentry or Continuous Mode

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Operating Instructions

Using the Gauges Key

BATTERY VOLTAGE
The GAUGES Key allows the operator to view the unit
13.8
ON
gauges. If the function of this key has been reassigned, the v
GAUGES Menu is also available in the Maintenance Menu. OFF
EXIT LOCK BACK NEXT

To access the GAUGES Menu, press the GAUGES Key

(Figure 74).

Figure 56: Gauge Display Locked

35
ON
°F

.8 35 The gauges and I/O conditions available are shown on the next
OFF
SET
POINT
GAUGES SENSORS MENU page. Not all gauges or I/O conditions may appear depending
on unit configuration and software revision.
To return to the Standard Display press the EXIT Key.

Figure 55: Gauges Key Gauges Available

The first gauge display will appear. Press the NEXT and Coolant Temperature: Displays the temperature of the
BACK Keys to scroll through the gauges. Pressing the LOCK engine coolant.
Key will lock the current gauge on the display (Figure 75).
Coolant Level: Displays the coolant level in the overflow
tank.

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 Operating Instructions

Engine Oil Pressure: Displays the engine oil pressure as Fresh Air Exchange: Displays the current position of the
OK or LOW. optional Fresh Air Exchange Door
Engine Oil Level Switch: Displays the engine oil level as I/O (Input/Output State): Displays the current state of the
OK or LOW. input/output devices listed here:
Amps: Displays the current flow in amps flowing to or from
the unit battery • High Speed • Spare Output 1
Relay/Electric Heat
Battery Voltage: Displays the voltage of the unit battery.
• Run Relay • Spare Output 2
Accessory Battery Voltage: Displays the voltage at the
alternator. • Run Relay Feedback • Spare Output 3
Engine RPM: Displays the engine speed in RPMs. • Alternator Excite • Spare Output 4
Output
Fuel Level Sensor: Displays the fuel level if a fuel level
sensor is installed. • Defrost Damper • Spare Output 5
Discharge Pressure: Displays the unit discharge pressure. • Heat Output • Fresh Air Exchange
(ETV units only) Output
Suction Pressure: Displays the unit suction pressure. (ETV • Motor RPM • Fresh Air Exchange
units only) Feedback
ETV Position: Displays the current position of the ETV • Spare Digital Input 1 • Diesel/Electric Relay
valve. (ETV equipped units only) (SmartPower units only)

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Operating Instructions

• Spare Digital Input 2 • Electric Ready Input

(SmartPower units only)

35
ON
°F
• Spare Digital Input 3 • Electric overload
.8 35
(SmartPower units only) OFF
SET GAUGES SENSORS MENU
POINT

• Spare Digital Input 4 • Hot Gas Bypass (ETV

units only)
• Spare Analog Input 1
Figure 57: Sensors Key
• Spare Analog Input 2
The first sensor display will appear. Press the NEXT and
BACK Keys to scroll through the sensors. Pressing the LOCK
Using The Sensors Key Key will lock the current sensor on the display. (Figure 77)
The SENSORS Key allows the operator to view the unit
gauges. If the function of this key has been reassigned, the CONTROL DISCHARGE AIR TEMPERATURE

SENSORS Menu is also available in the Maintenance Menu. ON

48. 3 °F
To access the SENSORS Menu, press the SENSORS Key: OFF
EXIT LOCK BACK NEXT

Figure 58: Next, Back, Lock Keys

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 Operating Instructions

The sensors available are shown below. * Spare 1 Temperature: Displays the temperature of the
spare 1 temperature sensor.
To return to the Standard Display press the EXIT Key.
* Log Sensor 1: Displays the temperature of the
Sensors Available CargoWatch Data Logger temperature sensor 1.

Control Return Air Temperature: Displays the * Log Sensor 2: Displays the temperature of the
temperature of the control return air sensor. CargoWatch Data Logger temperature sensor 2.

Display Return Air Temperature: Displays the * Log Sensor 3: Displays the temperature of the
temperature of the display return air sensor. CargoWatch Data Logger temperature sensor 3.

Control Discharge Air Temperature: Displays the * Log Sensor 4: Displays the temperature of the
temperature of the control discharge air sensor. CargoWatch Data Logger temperature sensor 4.

Display Discharge Air Temperature: Displays the * Log Sensor 5: Displays the temperature of the
temperature of the display discharge air sensor. CargoWatch Data Logger temperature sensor 5.

Temperature Differential: Displays the calculated * Log Sensor 6: Displays the temperature of the
difference between the control return air sensor and the control CargoWatch Data Logger temperature sensor 6.
discharge air sensor Board Temperature Sensor: Displays the internal
Evaporator Coil Temperature: Displays the temperature temperature of the HMI Control Panel pc board.
of the evaporator coil sensor. * If sensors have been added.
Ambient Air Temperature: Displays the temperature of the
ambient air sensor.

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Using the Main Menu

MAIN MENU
The Main Menu contains several additional submenus that ON
PRETRIP
LANGUAGE
allow the operator to view information and modify unit ALARMS

operation. To access the Main Menu press the MENU Key OFF
GAUGES
EXIT SELECT UP DOWN
(Figure 78).

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ON
°F

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OFF
SET
POINT
GAUGES SENSORS MENU
Main Menu Choices
Each of these Main Menu choices will be explained in
following pages of this chapter:

Figure 59: Menu Key Pretrip: A Pretrip Test verifies unit operation.
Flash Drive: If a properly configured USB Flash Drive is
The first Main Menu choice will appear. Press and hold the UP currently connected to the USB Port on the unit Control Panel,
and DOWN Keys to scroll through the menu choices. When the Flash Drive Menu will appear as a Main Menu selection.
the desired selection is shown on the display, press the
SELECT Key to access it. The Pretrip submenu is displayed Languages (If Enabled): If more than one language is
(Figure 79). enabled from the Guarded Access > Language Menu, this
menu item will appear.
To return to the Standard Display press the EXIT Key.

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Alarms: The Alarm Menu allows the operator to view any SmartPower™ Electric Standby Option: The
active alarms, and allows most alarms to be cleared. Diesel/Electric Standby selection from the Main Menu allows
the operator to manually select diesel or electric mode
Gauges: The Gauges Menu allows the operator to view the
operation on units equipped with the electric standby
unit gauges and I/O conditions
SmartPower option.
Sensors: The Sensors Menu allows the operator to view the
Adjust Brightness: The brightness of the HMI Control
unit and CargoWatch Data Logger temperature sensors.
Panel display can be adjusted to allow for changing ambient
Data Logger (CargoWatch): The CargoWatch Data Logger light conditions.
is physically located in the HMI Control Panel. It can support
Time: The Time and Date held by the HMI Control Panel can
up to 6 optional temperature sensors
be checked. Time and Date cannot be changed from the Main
Hourmeters: The Hourmeters Menu allows the operator to Menu.
view the unit hourmeters that have the view feature enabled in
Clear All ECU Faults: Pressing this key will clear all
the Guarded Access menu.
existing Engine Control Unit (ECU) Fault Codes.
Mode: The Mode Menu allows the operator to change the unit
operating modes that have been enabled in Guarded Access. Pretrip
Keypad Lockout: If enabled in Guarded Access > Main Pretrip Test verifies unit operation. This display allows a
Menu Configuration, the keypad can be locked to prevent Pretrip Test to be selected and initiated by the operator. If the
unauthorized use. Pretrip Test is entered with the unit shut down a Full Pretrip
Start Sleep Mode: If this feature enabled in Guarded Access Test with device amp checks will be performed. If the Pretrip
> Main Menu Configuration, the operator can select and set Test is entered with the unit running in either diesel or electric
Sleep Mode from the Mode Menu.

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mode a Running Pretrip Test is performed. Test results are Pretrip Test Sequence
reported as PASS, CHECK or FAIL when the Pretrip Test is
Pretrip tests proceed in the order shown below. A Full Pretrip
completed.
Test includes all tests. A Running Pretrip Test is started with
Pretrip Test Conditions the engine or motor running and does not include the Amp
Checks or Engine Start Check.
• Current unit settings are saved and restored at the end of
Amp Checks - Each electrical control component is energized
the Pretrip Test or if the unit is turned off and back on.
and the current drawn is confirmed as within specification.
• Pretrip Test can be run in either Diesel or Electric Mode.
Engine Start - The Engine will start automatically.
• The unit will auto switch from Diesel Mode to Electric
Mode or from Electric Mode to Diesel Mode during a Defrost - If the coil temperature is below 45 F (7 C), a defrost
Pretrip Test if these features are enabled and the auto cycle is initiated.
switch conditions occur. RPM Check - The engine RPM in high and low speed is
checked during the Cool Check.
Conditions where Pretrip Tests are not allowed
Cool Check - The ability of the unit to cool in low speed is
• If any shutdown alarms are present. Pretrip tests are checked.
allowed with some Check and Log alarms.
Heat Check - The ability of the unit to heat in low speed is
• If the unit is in Sleep Mode. checked.
• If the unit is in Service Test Mode, Output Test Mode or Report Test Results - The test results are reported as PASS,
Evacuation Mode. CHECK or FAIL when the Pretrip Test is completed. If test
results are CHECK or FAIL alarm codes will exist to direct the
technician to the source of the problem.

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Pretrip Test Considerations Performing a Pretrip Test

When performing a Pretrip Test, the following issues should be If a Pretrip Test is initiated with the engine shut down a Full
considered. Pretrip Test will be performed. If a Pretrip Test is initiated with
• If running a Pretrip Test on a trailer loaded with dry cargo, the engine or motor running a Running Pretrip Test is
insure that proper airflow can occur around the load. If the performed.
load restricts airflow, false test results may occur. Also, • Before initiating a Pretrip Test, clear all alarm codes.
Precedent units have high refrigeration capacity which
results in rapid temperature changes. Sensitive dry cargo • To stop a Pretrip Test at any time turn the unit off.
may be damaged as a result. Pretrip Tests are initiated using the Pretrip Menu. From the
Standard Display, press the MENU Key (Figure 80).
• If running a Pretrip Test on a trailer that has just been
washed down, the extremely high humidity inside the
trailer may result in false test results.

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ON
°F
• If running a Pretrip Test on a trailer loaded with sensitive
cargo, monitor the load temperature during the test as .8 35
OFF
SET GAUGES SENSORS MENU
POINT
normal temperature control is suspended during pre-trip
operation.
• Always perform Pretrip Tests with the trailer cargo doors
closed to prevent false test failures.
Figure 61: Menu Key

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The Main Menu will appear. Press the UP or DOWN Key as

required to choose the Pretrip Menu. When the Pretrip Menu is
shown press the SELECT Key to start a Pretrip Test (Figure PROGRAMMING PRETRIP MODE
ON

81).
OFF

MAIN MENU
PRETRIP
ON
LANGUAGE
ALARMS
GAUGES
OFF
EXIT SELECT UP DOWN Figure 63: Programming Trip Mode

If all alarms were not cleared a prompt appears (Figure 83).

Exit the Pretrip Test, clear all alarms and repeat the Pretrip
Test.
Figure 62: Select Key

The display will briefly show PROGRAMMING PRETRIP

MODE (Figure 82). If the unit is not running a Full Pretrip Test ON NO PRETRIP -- ALARM ACTIVE
will be initiated. If the unit is running in either diesel or electric
mode a Running Pretrip Test will be performed. OFF
EXIT

Figure 64: Alarms Not Cleared

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If all alarms were cleared, the Pretrip Test display appears • To stop a Pretrip Test at any time turn the unit off. This
(Figure 84). will generate Alarm Code 28 Pretrip Abort. Other alarm
codes may also be generated. This is normal when the
Pretrip Test is halted before completion.
NON-RUNNING PRETRIP
TEST 1 OF 26
ON
SENSOR CHECK When the non-running tests are complete the unit will start
automatically and continue with the Running Pretrip Test. In
OFF
HOUR
METERS
SENSORS GAUGES the example shown in Figure 85 the unit is in the Running
Pretrip and is performing Test 21 of 26, Cool Test.

RUNNING PRETRIP
TEST 21 OF 26
Figure 65: Pretrip Test ON
COOL TEST

• The top line of the display indicates the unit is performing OFF
HOUR SENSORS GAUGES
METERS
the non-running portion of the Pretrip Test.
• The second line measures test progress. The number of
tests completed of the total number of tests to be
performed is shown. In the example above the unit is Figure 66: Cool Test
performing Test 1 of 26, Sensor Check.
When all tests are complete, the results are reported as PASS,
• The soft keys may be used during the Pretrip Test to select
CHECK or FAIL (Figure 86). If the results are CHECK or
the Hourmeter, Gauge or Sensor menus.
FAIL, the accompanying alarm codes will direct the technician
to the cause of the problem.

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If the Pretrip Test results are CHECK or FAIL the problem

should be diagnosed and corrected by a Thermo King service
PRETRIP
ON
PASS
technician before the unit is released for service.
To return to the Main Menu press the EXIT Key. To return to
OFF EXIT
the Standard display press the EXIT Key again.
See Figure 87 for an overview of the Performing a Pretrip
Test procedure.
Figure 67: Pretrip Pass

NON-RUNNING PRETRIP RUNNING PRETRIP

PROGRAMMING PRETRIP MODE TEST 1 OF 26

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TEST 21 OF 26
ON ON
°F ON
SENSOR CHECK ON

35
COOL TEST

.8
OFF OFF OFF OFF
SET GAUGES SENSORS MENU HOUR SENSORS GAUGES HOUR SENSORS GAUGES
POINT METERS METERS

Alarms Cleared? Yes

No
MAIN MENU
PRETRIP PRETRIP
ON ON NO PRETRIP -- ALARM ACTIVE ON
LANGUAGE PASS
ALARMS

OFF
GAUGES
OFF
Exit Pretrip Test, clear alarms,
EXIT SELECT UP DOWN EXIT OFF EXIT
restart Pretrip Test.

Figure 68: Performing a Pretrip Test

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Flash Drive Flash Drive Icon

If a properly configured USB Flash Drive is currently •“The USB Icon (Figure 88) will appear in the
connected to the USB Port on the unit Control Panel, the Flash upper left corner of the display as shown below
Drive Menu will appear as a Main Menu selection. If a when a USB Flash Drive is inserted into the
properly configured USB Flash Drive is connected to the USB Flash Drive Only USB Port on the Unit Control
Flash Drive connector, this feature allows the operator to select Panel.
the desired Flash Drive function. If enabled when the Flash •“The USB Icon will also appear if a computer
Drive was configured, the following functions may be is connected to the PC Only USB Port on the
available: Unit Control Panel or inside the control box.

Download
• Download the ServiceWatch Data Logger

35
ON
°F
• Download the CargoWatch Data Logger
.8 35
OFF
Flashload SET
POINT
GAUGES SENSORS MENU

• Flash load Base Controller Software

• Flash load HMI Control Panel Software
Figure 69: Flash Drive Icon
OptiSet Plus
• SEND Selecting the Flash Drive Menu from the
• Send OptiSet Plus files Main Menu (If Already Connected)
• RETRIEVE To select the Flash Drive Menu, press the MENU Key (Figure
• Retrieve OptiSet Plus files 89). The Main Menu will appear.
If a USB Flash Drive is not connected to the unit, this feature
will not appear in the Main Menu.
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MAIN MENU
FLASH DRIVE

35
ON ON
°F
35
PRETRIP
LANGUAGES
.8 ALARMS
OFF OFF
SET GAUGES SENSORS MENU EXIT SELECT UP DOWN
POINT

Figure 70: Menu Key Figure 71: Flash Drive Menu

If a properly configured USB Flash Drive is connected to the Flash Drive (If Connected While the Unit is Turned
Flash Drive Only USB Port on the Control Panel, the Flash On)
Drive Menu will appear as a main Menu selection. Press the If a properly configured USB Flash Drive is connected to the
UP or DOWN Key as required to choose the Flash Drive USB Port on the unit Control Panel while the unit is turned on,
Menu. When the Flash Drive Menu is shown press the a Flash Drive indication will appear for several seconds. Then
SELECT Key to select the Flash Drive menu. (Figure 90). the Flash Drive Menu will be shown (Figure 91).

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ON ON
FLASH DRIVE DETECTED FLASH DRIVE REMOVED

OFF EXIT DOWN FLASH OPTISET OFF EXIT HELP

LOAD LOAD PLUS

Figure 72: Flash Drive Figure 73: Flash Drive Removed

If the HELP Soft Key is pressed the display shown in Figure 93

Removing the Flash Drive
will appear.
If the Flash Drive is disconnected, the display shown in Figure
92 will appear for 30 seconds and the display will return to the
FLASH DRIVE REMOVED
Standard Display. To return to the Standard Display PLEASE CHECK THE FLASH DRIVE FOR
ON
PROPER INSERTION – REMOVE AND
immediately press the EXIT Soft Key. REINSERT

OFF EXIT

Figure 74: Help Soft Key Pressed

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Languages (If Enabled) Available Languages

If more than one language is enabled from the Guarded Access The following languages are available:
> Language Menu, this menu item will appear. If only one • English • French • Spanish
language is enabled, this menu will not appear. The Language
Menu allows the operator to select a language from the enabled
Selecting an Alternate Language
languages. All subsequent displays are shown in the selected
language. English is the default language. See the Guarded To select an alternate language, press the MENU Key (Figure
Access Language Setup Menu in the Diagnostic Manual for 94).
technical details.
If Languages are not enabled from the Guarded Access Menu,

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ON
this feature will not appear in the Main Menu. °F

.8 35
IMPORTANT: Exercise care when changing languages, as OFF
SET GAUGES SENSORS MENU
POINT
once changed all HMI Control Panel displays will be in the
new language.

Figure 75: Menu Key

The Main Menu will appear. If more than one language is

enabled, the Language Menu will appear as a main Menu
selection (Figure 95). Press the UP or DOWN Key as required
to choose the Language Menu. When the Language Menu is
shown press the SELECT Key to select the Language menu.

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 Operating Instructions

MAIN MENU
PRETRIP
ON
LANGUAGE
ALARMS
GAUGES
OFF
EXIT SELECT UP DOWN

Figure 76: Main Menu Figure 77: Language Menu

The Language menu will appear as shown in Figure 96. Press The display will briefly show PROGRAMMING
the + or - Keys to select the desired language. Only languages LANGUAGE - PLEASE WAIT in the new language. The
enabled from the Guarded Access Menu are available. When display will then return to the Language Menu, but will show
the desired language is shown (example is Español [Spanish]) the new language. Español (Spanish) is shown in Figure 97.
press the YES Key to confirm the choice.

Figure 78: New Language (Example: Español)

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Operating Instructions

Repeat the process to select a different language. To select a

different Main Menu item press the NEXT (SIGUIENTE) Key.
To return to the Standard Display press the EXIT (SALIDA)
Key.
All displays will now be in the new language. Español
(Spanish) is shown in Figure 98.

Figure 79: New Language (Example: Español)

To return to the Main Menu press the EXIT Key. To return to

the Standard display press the EXIT Key again.
See Figure 99 for an overview of the Languages selection
procedure.

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 Operating Instructions

NEW LANGUAGE WILL BE

35 35
ON
°F ON ON
°F
35
DEUTSCH

.8
USE +/- TO CHANGE OK?
.8 35
- +
OFF OFF OFF
SET GAUGES SENSORS MENU YES NO SET MESSGE SENSORE MENU
POINT POINT RAT N

MAIN MENU HAUPTMENU

PRETRIP
ON ON
LANGUAGE SPRACHE
ALARMS
GAUGES
OFF OFF
EXIT SELECT UP DOWN BEENDEN AUSWHAL WEITER

Figure 80: Languages (If Enabled)

Language Menu Quick Access

Should it be necessary at any time to change to English or any
other installed language, return to the Standard Display and
then press and hold the first and last soft keys for 5 seconds as
shown below. The Standard Display shown in Figure 100 is
Español (Spanish).

Figure 81: Standard Display in Español

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Operating Instructions

After 5 seconds the Language Menu will appear in the current Log Alarms
language as shown below. Press the + or - Keys to select the
If only Log Alarms exist the display shown in Figure 102 will
desired language. When the desired language is shown press
appear and the optional remote alarm light will light for 30
the SI (YES) Key to confirm the choice (Figure 101).
seconds when the unit is turned on.

ON LOG ALARMS ACTIVE

GO TO MENU TO VIEW
OFF
EXIT

Figure 82: Select Desired Language

Figure 83: Log Alarms Exist
NOTE: All languages in the installed software can be
selected using this method. Check Alarms
If a Check Alarm condition occurs while the unit is running the
Alarms alarm icon will appear in the display as shown in Figure 103.
The Alarm Menu allows the operator to view any active
alarms, and allows most alarms to be cleared.

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 Operating Instructions

35 35
ON

35
ON

OFF
35
SET GAUGES SENSORS MENU OFF SET GAUGES SENSORS MENU
POINT POINT

Figure 84: Alarm Icon Figure 85: Reverse/Normal Video

Shutdown Alarms Pretrip Alarms

If a Shutdown Alarm occurs while the unit is running it will be If an alarm occurs during a Pretrip Test the alarm code will be
indicated by all of the following (Figure 104): displayed as Pretrip Alarm XX, where XX is the alarm code.
• The Alarm Icon will appear.
Alarm Codes When Switching Between Diesel and
• The display, backlight and optional remote alarm light will Electric
flash on and off. If a shutdown alarm occurs that affects only diesel mode
• The display will switch from normal video to reverse operation and the unit is switched to electric, the diesel mode
video and back to normal video. (Light areas become dark shutdown alarm becomes an electric mode log alarm. This
and dark areas become light.) allows the unit to run in electric mode without clearing the

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shutdown alarm that is preventing diesel mode operation. If the The following alarm codes clear automatically:
unit is switched back to diesel mode, the alarm again become a • Alarm Code 64 Pretrip Reminder - Clears when a Pretrip
diesel mode shutdown alarm and prevents unit operation. Test is performed.
In the same manner, if a shutdown alarm occurs that affects • Alarm Code 84 Restart Null - Clears when the unit is no
only electric mode operation and the unit is switched to diesel, longer in a restart null due to a Prevent Alarm.
the electric mode shutdown alarm becomes a diesel mode log • Alarm Code 85 Forced Unit Operation - Clears when the
alarm to allow diesel mode operation. If the unit is switched unit is no longer running in a forced mode due to a Prevent
back to electric mode, the alarm reverts to an electric mode Alarm.
shutdown alarm and prevents unit operation. If the unit is
• Alarm Code 91 Check Electric Ready Input - Clears
configured for electric to diesel Auto-Switch, it automatically
automatically when the unit starts running.
starts and runs in diesel mode if an electric shutdown occurs.
• Alarm Code 92 Sensor Grades Not Set - Clears when the
Clearing Alarm Codes sensor grade is changed from 5H.
Most alarm codes can be cleared conventionally from the If the Limited Alarm Restarts feature is enabled the following
Alarm Menu using the CLEAR Key. additional alarm codes may only be cleared from the Guarded
The following control and display sensor alarm codes can only Access Menu. If this is the case, the CLEAR soft key will not
be cleared from the Maintenance Menu or Guarded Access appear if the alarms are displayed from the Main Menu or the
Menu: Maintenance Menu.
• Alarm Code 03 Check Control Return Air Sensor • Alarm Code 10 High Discharge Pressure
• Alarm Code 04 Check Control Discharge Air Sensor • Alarm Code 23 Cooling Cycle Fault
• Alarm Code 203 Check Display Return Air Sensor • Alarm Code 24 Heating Cycle Fault
• Alarm Code 204 Check Display Discharge Air Sensor • Alarm Code 32 Refrigeration Capacity Low

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Displaying and Clearing Alarm Codes

MAIN MENU
Alarms are displayed and cleared using the Alarm Menu. From PRETRIP
ON
the Standard Display, press the MENU Key (Figure 105). LANGUAGE
ALARMS
GAUGES
OFF
EXIT SELECT UP DOWN

35
ON

35
OFF
SET GAUGES SENSORS MENU
POINT
Figure 87: UP/Down, Select Keys

The number of alarms (if more than one) and a list of the
alarms with the most recent alarm first will be shown. In the
Figure 86: Menu Key example below, there are two alarms. The most recent is Alarm
Code 5 Check Ambient Temp Sensor (Figure 107).
The Main Menu will appear. Press the UP or DOWN Key as
required to choose the Alarms Menu (Figure 106). When the
1 OF 2 ALARMS
Alarms Menu is shown press the SELECT Key to select the ON
5 CHECK AMBIENT TEMP SENSOR

Alarms menu. 64 PRETRIP REMINDER

x 64
OFF
EXIT CLEAR HELP DOWN

Figure 88: Alarms Menu

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Operating Instructions

If necessary to view all alarms, scroll down using the DOWN The display will briefly show CLEARING ALARM 5 –
Key (Figure 108). PLEASE WAIT. Then the Alarm Menu will reappear
(Figure 110).
1 OF 2 ALARMS Note that Alarm Code 64 Pretrip Reminder cannot be cleared
5 CHECK AMBIENT TEMP SENSOR
ON
64 PRETRIP REMINDER
using the CLEAR Key. This alarm will clear automatically
x 64 when a Pretrip Test is run.
OFF
EXIT CLEAR HELP DOWN

1 OF 1 ALARMS
64 PRETRIP REMINDER
ON

x 64
Figure 89: Down Key OFF
EXIT CLEAR HELP DOWN

If the alarm situation has been resolved press the CLEAR Key
to clear the alarm (Figure 109).

Figure 91: Pretrip Reminder

1 OF 2 ALARMS
5 CHECK AMBIENT TEMP SENSOR
ON
64 PRETRIP REMINDER If a serious condition occurs, the unit will be shut down to
x 64
prevent damage to the unit or the load. If this occurs, the Alarm
OFF
EXIT CLEAR HELP DOWN
Icon will appear, the display and backlight will flash on and
off. (Figure 111)

Figure 90: Clear Key

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A help message will appear. Press the EXIT Key to return to

the Alarms Menu (Figure 113). Check the oil level and add oil
as required, clear the alarm and restart the engine.
35
ON

35 LOW ENGINE OIL LEVEL

OFF SET GAUGES SENSORS MENU
POINT ON
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL. IF UNIT IS SHUT
DOWN REPAIR IMMEDIATELY. OTHERWISE
REPORT ALARM AT END OF DAY.

OFF
EXIT

Figure 92: Unit Shutdown

The Alarm Menu display will display the Shutdown Alarm

Code. For additional information regarding the alarm shown Figure 94: Exit Key
on the display, press the HELP Key (Figure 112).
To return to the Main Menu press the EXIT Key. To return to
1 OF 1 ALARMS
the Standard display press the EXIT Key again.
66 LOW ENGINE OIL LEVEL
ON

Important Alarm Notes

x 64
OFF
EXIT CLEAR HELP DOWN • If an alarm will not clear, it may still exist. If the alarm is
not corrected, it will not clear or may be immediately set
again.
• If an alarm cannot be cleared from the Main menu, the
Figure 93: Help Key Clear Key will not appear. These alarms must be cleared
from the Maintenance or Guarded Access Menus.

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See Figure 114 for an overview of the Displaying and

Clearing Alarm Codes procedure.
1 OF 2 ALARMS

35 35
ON LOG ALARMS ACTIVE ON ON
5 CHECK AMBIENT TEMP SENSOR
ON

GO TO MENU TO VIEW 35 64
x
PRETRIP REMINDER
64 35
OFF OFF OFF OFF SET GAUGES SENSORS MENU
SET GAUGES SENSORS MENU EXIT CLEAR HELP DOWN
EXIT POINT POINT

MAIN MENU 1 OF 2 ALARMS 1 OF 1 ALARMS

35
PRETRIP 5 CHECK AMBIENT TEMP SENSOR 66 LOW ENGINE OIL LEVEL
ON ON ON
ON

35
LANGUAGE 64 PRETRIP REMINDER
ALARMS x 64 x 64
GAUGES
OFF OFF OFF
SET GAUGES SENSORS MENU EXIT SELECT UP DOWN EXIT CLEAR HELP DOWN OFF
EXIT CLEAR HELP DOWN
POINT

1 OF 2 ALARMS 1 OF 1 ALARMS LOW ENGINE OIL LEVEL

35
ON 5 CHECK AMBIENT TEMP SENSOR 64 PRETRIP REMINDER
ON

35
ON ON
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL. IF UNIT IS SHUT
64 PRETRIP REMINDER
DOWN REPAIR IMMEDIATELY. OTHERWISE
x 64 x 64 REPORT ALARM AT END OF DAY.
OFF SET GAUGES SENSORS MENU OFF OFF OFF
EXIT CLEAR HELP DOWN EXIT CLEAR HELP DOWN
POINT EXIT

Figure 95: Displaying and Clearing Alarm Codes

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Gauges The Main Menu will appear. Press the UP or DOWN Key as
required to choose the Gauges Menu. When the Gauges Menu
The Gauges Menu allows the operator to view the unit gauges
is selected, press the SELECT Key to choose the Gauges menu
and I/O conditions. The unit gauges can always be viewed
(Figure 116).
from the Main Menu. This is necessary if the GAUGES Soft
Key on the Standard Display has been reassigned to a different
function. MAIN MENU
PRETRIP
ON
LANGUAGE
ALARMS
Displaying Gauges OFF
GAUGES
EXIT SELECT UP DOWN

Gauges are displayed using the Gauges Menu. From the

Standard Display, press the MENU Key (Figure 115).

Figure 97: Up, Down, Select Keys

35
ON
°F

.8 35 The first gauge display will appear. Press the NEXT and
OFF
SET GAUGES SENSORS MENU BACK Keys to scroll through the gauges and I/O conditions.
POINT
Pressing the LOCK Key will lock the current gauge on the
display (Figure 117).

Figure 96: Menu Key

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Displaying Sensors
BATTERY VOLTAGE
Sensors are displayed using the Sensors Menu. From the
13.8
ON
v Standard Display, press the MENU Key (Figure 118).
OFF
EXIT LOCK BACK NEXT

35
ON
°F

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OFF
SET GAUGES SENSORS MENU
POINT
Figure 98: Next, Back, Lock Keys

The gauges and I/O conditions available are described in this

section of the manual. Not all gauges or I/O conditions may
appear depending on unit configuration and software revision. Figure 99: Menu Key
To return to the Main Menu press the EXIT Key. To return to
The Main Menu will appear. Press the UP or DOWN Key as
the Standard display press the EXIT Key again.
required to choose the Sensors Menu. When the Sensors Menu
is selected, press the SELECT Key to choose the Sensors
Sensors menu.
The Sensors Menu allows the operator to view the unit and The first sensors display will appear. Press the NEXT and
CargoWatch Data Logger temperature sensors. The sensors can BACK Keys to scroll through the sensors. Pressing the LOCK
always be viewed from the Main Menu. This is necessary if the Key will lock the current gauge on the display (Figure 119).
SENSORS Soft Key on the Standard Display has been
reassigned to a different function.

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and digital inputs 2 through 4 are turned off. Sensors and

CONTROL DISCHARGE AIR TEMPERATURE
digital inputs can be turned on, off and configured using the
ON CargoWatch menu in Guarded Access or with Wintrac. The
48. 3 °F
CargoWatch Data Logger can also be configured using the
OFF
EXIT LOCK BACK NEXT USB Flash Drive OptiSet Plus Feature.
A Start of Trip can be sent to the unit ServiceWatch and
CargoWatch Data Loggers. In addition, the CargoWatch Data
Logger contents can be printed with a hand-held printer.
Figure 100: Next, Back, Lock Keys The ServiceWatch and CargoWatch Data Logger are accessed
The sensors available are described in this section of the using the Data Logger Menu. From the Standard Display, press
manual. the MENU Key (Figure 120).

To return to the Main Menu press the EXIT Key. To return to

the Standard display press the EXIT Key again.

35
ON
°F

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Data Logger (CargoWatch) OFF
SET
POINT
GAUGES SENSORS MENU

The CargoWatch Data Logger is physically located in the HMI

Control Panel. It can support up to 6 optional temperature
sensors.
When shipped from the factory, CargoWatch sensors 1 and 2 Figure 101: Standard Screen, Menu Key
are turned on to be logged and CargoWatch sensors 3 through 6
are turned off. Also, digital input 1 is turned on to be logged

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The Main Menu will appear. Press the UP or DOWN Key as Sending Start of Trip Marker to CargoWatch
required to choose the Data Logger Menu. When the Data and ServiceWatch Data Loggers
Logger Menu is selected, press the SELECT Key to choose the
Data Logger menu (Figure 121). To send a Start of Trip marker to the CargoWatch and
ServiceWatch Data Loggers press the SELECT Key. The
display will briefly show START OF TRIP COMPLETE to
MAIN MENU confirm that a Start of Trip marker was set in the CargoWatch
GAUGES
ON
SENSORS Data Logger (Figure 122).
DATA LOGGER
HOURMETERS
OFF
EXIT SELECT UP DOWN

DATA LOGGER
START TRIP
ON
PRINT/VIEW

OFF
EXIT SELECT UP DOWN
Figure 102: UP, Down, Select Keys

The Data Logger Menu will appear.

Figure 103: Select Key, Start of Trip Complete

NOTE: The start of trip marker is sent to both the

CargoWatch and ServiceWatch data loggers.

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Printing CargoWatch Data Logger Reports CONTROLLER VERSION NUMBER: B007

CONTROLLER TYPE: SR2
Press the DOWN Key to select the PRINT / VIEW feature and DATALOGGER VERSION NUMBER: 6512
TEMPERATURE UNITS: FAHRENHEIT
press the SELECT Key to choose Print/View. START: 05/30/08 08:29:08
FINISH: 05/30/08 09:18:33
The Print Data Menu will appear. The first Print Data Menu SENSORS:
SETPOINT:
2
32.0
allows the operator to print a Delivery Ticket using a hand held
Sensor Min Ave Max Last
printer. Pressing the SELECT Key will print the ticket (Figure #1: 35 35 35 35
#2: --- --- --- ---
123). The Delivery Ticket is a short ticket that shows delivery
specific details including the current temperature. A sample SENSOR #1: LOG SENSOR 1
SENSOR #2: LOG SENSOR 2
Delivery Ticket is shown in Figure 124.

Figure 105: Sample Delivery Ticket

PRINT DATA
DELIVERY TICKET
ON
TRIP TICKET Pressing the DOWN Key allows the operator to print a Trip
OFF
Ticket using a hand held printer. Press the SELECT Key to
EXIT SELECT UP DOWN
print the ticket (Figure 125). The Trip Ticket is a long ticket
that shows details for the current trip including a temperature
history. The Trip Ticket is also called a Journey Ticket. A
sample Trip Ticket is shown in Figure 126.
Figure 104: Select Key, Print Delivery Ticket

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UNIT SERIAL NUMBER: xxxxxxxxxx

PRINT DATA CONTROLLER SERIAL NUMBER: A00021506190T3
DELIVERY TICKET
ON TRAILER ID: xxxxxxxxxx
TRIP TICKET CONTROLLER VERSION NUMBER: B007
CONTROLLER TYPE: SR2
DATALOGGER VERSION NUMBER: 6512
OFF
EXIT SELECT UP DOWN TEMPERATURE UNITS: FAHRENHEIT
START: 05/30/08 09:50:08
FINISH: 05/30/08 13:07:33
SENSORS: 1
SETPOINT: 32.0

30 - MAY - 2008
1305 35.0
1250 35.2
Figure 106: Select Key, Print Trip Ticket 1235 35.1
1220 35.2
1205 35.1
30 - MAY - 2008
1150 35.0
1135 35.0
1120 35.0
1105 34.9
1050 35.0
1035 35.0
1020 35.0
1005 35.1
0950 35.1

SENSOR #1: LOG SENSOR 1

SENSOR #2: LOG SENSOR 2

Figure 107: Sample Trip Ticket

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 Operating Instructions

Hourmeters
The Hourmeters Menu allows the operator to view the unit

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ON
°F
hourmeters that have the view feature enabled in the Guarded
Access menu. If the view feature for a particular hourmeter is .8 35
OFF
SET GAUGES SENSORS MENU
not enabled then that hourmeter will continue to accumulate POINT

time but cannot be viewed from the Main Menu. However, all
hourmeters can be viewed from the Maintenance Menu, even if
they are not enabled. The hourmeters shown below are
implemented. Figure 108: Menu Key

Viewing Hourmeters The Main Menu will appear. Press the UP or DOWN Key as
required to choose the Hourmeter Menu. When the Hourmeter
Only Hourmeters that have been enabled in Guarded Access Menu is selected, press the SELECT Key to choose the
are shown from the Main Menu. The Hourmeters can be Hourmeter Menu (Figure 128).
viewed only.
Hourmeters are displayed using the Hourmeter Display. From MAIN MENU
the Standard Display, press the MENU Key (Figure 127). ON
SENSORS
DATA LOGGER
HOURMETERS
MODE
OFF
EXIT SELECT UP DOWN

Figure 109: Select Key

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Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS Key to scroll through the Hourmeter Names and Definitions
hourmeters (Figure 129).
Only configured hourmeters that have been enabled in the
HOURMETERS Viewable Hourmeter Setup Menu will be shown:
TOTAL UNIT RUN HOURS
ON
TOTAL ENGINE RUN HOURS
833

OFF
TOTAL ELECTRIC RUN HOURS Hourmeter Definition
EXIT SELECT UP DOWN
Name
Total Hours Total number of hours the unit has been
turned on (protection hours).

Figure 110: Up/Down Keys Total Run Total number of hours the unit has run in
Time Hours both diesel and electric mode.
Hourmeter names and definitions are shown in the table on the Engine Hours Total number of hours the unit has run in
next page in the order they appear. Only hourmeters enabled in diesel mode.
the Guarded Access Menu will be shown. To return to the
Standard Display, press the EXIT Key. Electric Run Total number of hours the unit has run in
Hours electric mode.
When shipped from the factory, only these hourmeters are
enabled for viewing from the Main Menu. Total Run User Programmable - The number of hours
Reminder 1 before a Total Unit Run Time Maintenance
• Total Unit Run Hours Reminder 1 occurs.
• Total Engine Run Hours
Total Run User Programmable - The number of hours
• Total Electric Run Hours Reminder 2 before a Total Unit Run Time Maintenance
To return to the Main Menu press the EXIT Key. To return to Reminder 2 occurs.
the Standard display press the EXIT Key again.

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Controller Total hours the controller and HMI Control Mode

Power On Panel have been turned on.
The Mode Menu allows the operator to change the unit
Pretrip User Programmable - number of hours operating modes that have been enabled in Guarded Access.
Reminder before a Pretrip Reminder occurs. Only Operating Modes that have been enabled from the
Guarded Access > Main Menu Configuration Menu will be
Engine User Programmable - The number of
shown.
Reminder 1 hours before an Engine Run Time
Maintenance Reminder 1 occurs. • Turns Off Cycle Sentry Mode/Turns On Cycle Sentry
Mode (If Cycle Sentry is turned Off unit runs in
Engine User Programmable - The number of
Continuous). Note that selecting Cycle Sentry Mode or
Reminder 2 hours before an Engine Run Time
Continuous Mode can also be accomplished using the
Maintenance Reminder 2 occurs.
Cycle Sentry Key to the right of the display.
Electric User Programmable - The number of
• Allows temperature to be displayed in either Fahrenheit or
Reminder 1 hours before an Electric Run Time
Celsius degrees (if enabled from the Guarded Access >
Maintenance Reminder 1 occurs.
Main Menu Configuration Menu).
Electric User Programmable - The number of • Allows the optional Fresh Air Exchange door to be opened
Reminder 2 hours before an Electric Run Time or closed (if enabled from the Guarded Access >
Maintenance Reminder 2 occurs. Hardware Configuration Menu).
• Allows Keypad Lockout to be selected (if enabled from
IMPORTANT: If a programmable hourmeter is not enabled
the Guarded Access > Main Menu Configuration Menu).
or the view for that hourmeter is not turned on it will not
appear in the display sequence. • Start Sleep Mode (if enabled from the Guarded Access >
Main Menu Configuration Menu).

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When shipped from the factory, only the Cycle The Main Menu will appear. Press the UP or DOWN Key as
Sentry/Continuous Mode is enabled. required to choose the Mode Menu. When the Mode Menu is
selected, press the SELECT Key to choose the Mode Menu
If OptiSet Plus is in use some modes may not be available.
(Figure 131).
To return to the Main Menu press the EXIT Key. To return to
the Standard display press the EXIT Key again.
MAIN MENU
DATA LOGGER
ON
Using the Change Mode Menu HOURMETERS
MODE
ELECTRIC STANDBY
Mode changes are made using the Mode Menu. From the OFF
EXIT SELECT UP DOWN

Standard Display, press the MENU Key (Figure 130).

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ON
°F Figure 112: Up, Down, Select Keys
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OFF
SET
POINT
GAUGES SENSORS MENU The first enabled Change Mode Menu selection will appear. To
choose that function, press the SELECT Soft Key. To Scroll
through the enabled features in the Change Mode Menu, press
the UP and DOWN Soft Keys (Figure 132).
Figure 111: Menu Key

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Turn Cycle Sentry On or Off

CHANGE MODE
TURN ON CYCLE SENTRY MODE
Cycle Sentry Mode can be turned On or Off if Cycle Sentry
ON
FAHRENHEIT
KEYPAD LOCKOUT
Mode is allowed by OptiSet Plus. If Cycle Sentry is turned off
OFF
START SLEEP MODE the unit runs in Continuous mode, unless Continuous Mode is
EXIT SELECT UP DOWN
not allowed by OptiSet Plus. Either Cycle Sentry or
Continuous operation can be disabled via OptiSet Plus. From
the Main Menu > Change Mode menu choose Turn On/Off
Cycle Sentry Mode and press the SELECT Soft Key (Figure
Figure 113: Select, Up, Down Keys 133).
Possible mode selections are shown later in this section.
CHANGE MODE
• Only those modes that have been enabled will appear. ON
TURN ON CYCLE SENTRY MODE
FAHRENHEIT
Only the Cycle Sentry Menu is enabled on factory units. KEYPAD LOCKOUT
START SLEEP MODE
OFF
EXIT SELECT UP DOWN
• Not all modes may be available, depending on OptiSet
Plus usage and the settings of other programmable
features.
• To return to the Standard Display press the EXIT Key.
Figure 114: Select Key
• The modes shown on the following pages may be
available.

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Operating Instructions

If the unit is running in Cycle Sentry Mode, press the SELECT Select Temperature Units
Soft Key (Figure 134) to turn off Cycle Sentry Mode as shown
If this feature enabled in Guarded Access > Main Menu
below.
Configuration, the operator can select temperature units to be
CHANGE MODE displayed as either degrees Fahrenheit or degrees Celsius.
TURN OFF CYCLE SENTRY
ON
From the Main Menu > Change Mode menu choose Fahrenheit
or Celsius and press the SELECT Soft Key (Figure 135).
OFF
EXIT SELECT

CHANGE MODE
TURN ON CYCLE SENTRY MODE
ON
FAHRENHEIT
KEYPAD LOCKOUT
START SLEEP MODE
OFF
Figure 115: Select Key EXIT SELECT UP DOWN

Confirmation screens will appear briefly, the unit will switch to

Continuous Mode operation and the Cycle Sentry Icon will
disappear.
Figure 116: Fahrenheit or Celsius, Select Key
To turn Cycle Sentry back on press the SELECT Key again.
Choose the desired Temperature Units using the UP and
To leave this menu without changing the setting, press the
DOWN Soft Keys and press the SELECT Soft Key to select
EXIT Soft Key. To return to the Standard Display press the
the choice (Figure 136).
EXIT Soft Key again.
NOTE: Cycle Sentry Mode can also be turned on and off
using the Cycle Sentry Key on the HMI Control Panel unless
the Soft Key function has been reassigned.

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feature is only available with setpoints above 32 F (0 C). The

TEMPERATURE UNITS feature is disabled with setpoints of 32 F (0 C) and below. This
FAHRENHEIT
ON feature may not be available if OptiSet Plus is in use.
CELSIUS

OFF
The Fresh Air Exchange feature should be used exactly as
EXIT SELECT UP DOWN
specified by the customer.
From the Change Mode menu choose Open Fresh Air
Exchange and press the SELECT Soft Key (Figure 137).
Figure 117: Up, Down, Select Keys
CHANGE MODE
TURN ON CYCLE SENTRY MODE
Temperatures will be displayed in the selected units. ON
FAHRENHEIT
OPEN FRESH AIR EXCHANGE
• To leave this menu without changing the setting, press the OFF
KEYPAD LOCKOUT
EXIT SELECT UP DOWN
EXIT Soft Key. To return to the Standard Display press the
EXIT Soft Key again.

Fresh Air Exchange Open or Closed

Figure 118: Select Key
If this option is installed and enabled in Guarded Access >
Main Menu Configuration, the Fresh Air Exchange option The Fresh Air Exchange door will open. To close the Fresh Air
allows fresh outside air to be drawn into the trailer and the Exchange door press the SELECT Key again.
interior air to be exhausted by opening the Fresh Air Exchange IMPORTANT: The Fresh Air Exchange feature should be
door. This feature is beneficial when hauling loads that release used exactly as specified by the customer.
gas as they ripen, such as potatoes. The Fresh Air Exchange

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• The Fresh Air Exchange door will only be open when the
unit engine is running. The door will close when the CHANGE MODE
TURN ON CYCLE SENTRY MODE
engine shuts down to preserve unit battery life. ON
FAHRENHEIT
KEYPAD LOCKOUT
• The setting of the Fresh Air Exchange door will survive OFF
START SLEEP MODE
EXIT SELECT UP DOWN
power off/power on cycles - if the door is set to “Open” by
the operator it will continue to open any time the engine is
running until it is set to “Close” by the operator.
• To leave this menu without changing the setting, press the
EXIT Soft Key. To return to the Standard Display press the Figure 119: Select Key
EXIT Soft Key again. A Confirmation Request will appear. To activate Keypad
Lockout press the YES Soft Key. To leave this menu without
Keypad Lockout turning the Keypad Lockout feature on, press the NO Soft Key
If enabled in Guarded Access > Main Menu Configuration, the (Figure 139).
keypad can be locked to prevent unauthorized use. If the
keypad is locked, only the On Key and Off Key function. The KEYPAD LOCKOUT
keypad will remain locked even if the unit is turned off and ON
ARE YOU SURE?
back on. If Keypad Lockout is active, press and hold any soft
key for 5 seconds to deactivate the feature. To turn the feature OFF
YES NO

on, from the Change Mode menu choose Keypad Lockout and
press the SELECT Soft Key (Figure 138).

Figure 120: NO Soft Key

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If the YES Soft Key was pressed Keypad Lockout is active.

Repeat the process to turn the Keypad Lockout feature off. CHANGE MODE
TURN ON CYCLE SENTRY MODE
ON
• If the keypad is locked, only the On Key and Off Key FAHRENHEIT
KEYPAD LOCKOUT
function. The keypad will remain locked even if the unit OFF
START SLEEP MODE
EXIT SELECT UP DOWN
is turned off and back on.
• If Keypad Lockout is active, press and hold any soft key
for 5 seconds to deactivate the feature.
• To return to the Standard Display press the EXIT Soft Key Figure 121: Select Soft Key
again.
The following features are available in Sleep Mode. Follow
Start Sleep Mode the display prompts to select and set the features.

If this feature enabled in Guarded Access > Main Menu • Program Wakeup Time: This feature allows a wakeup
Configuration, the operator can select and set Sleep Mode from time to be specified. When the selected time is reached
the Mode Menu. Sleep Mode is used to keep the engine warm the unit will start and resume normal operation.
and the battery charged when the unit is not in use. When the • If a Wakeup Time is selected the following features
unit is Sleep Mode the display will show “SLEEP” and the are available:
current time. To turn the feature on, from the Change Mode
• Day to Wake Up: This feature allows the day the unit is to
menu choose Start Sleep Mode and press the SELECT Soft
wake up to be specified.
Key (Figure 140).
• Hour to Wake Up: This feature allows the hour the unit is
to wake up to be specified.

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• Minute to Wake Up: This feature allows the minute the Electric Mode Operation
unit is to wake up to be specified.
If a unit equipped with the electric standby SmartPower option
• Run Pretrip on Wakeup: This feature allows a Pretrip is running in Diesel Mode, the Diesel to Electric Auto-Switch
Test to be automatically run when the unit wakes up. feature is set NO and the unit is connected to a source of
standby power, this feature allows the operator to manually
SmartPower Electric Standby Option select electric mode operation. This feature does not appear if
the electric standby SmartPower option is not installed or if
The Diesel/Electric Standby selection from the Main Menu the Diesel to Electric Auto-Switch feature is set YES.
allows the operator to manually select diesel or electric mode
operation on units equipped with the electric standby
SmartPower option. The unit can also be programmed to Diesel Mode Operation
automatically switch to Electric Mode operation when standby If a unit equipped with the electric standby SmartPower option
power is available and to automatically switch to Diesel Mode is running in Electric Mode, the Electric to Diesel Auto-Switch
operation if standby power fails or is removed. If the unit is feature is set NO, this feature allows the operator to manually
programmed to automatically switch from diesel to electric select diesel mode operation. This feature does not appear if
and/or electric to diesel the associated screens do not appear. the electric standby SmartPower option is not installed or if
• If the unit is currently operating in Diesel Mode the the Electric to Diesel Auto-Switch feature is set YES.
ELECTRIC STANDBY selection will appear in the Main
Menu.
• If the unit is currently operating in Electric Mode the
DIESEL MODE selection will appear in the Main Menu.

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Switching from Diesel to Electric From the Main Menu choose Electric Standby and press the
SELECT Soft Key (Figure 142).
If the unit is running in Diesel Mode and the Diesel to Electric
Auto-Switch Enabled feature in Guarded Access is set YES
then the unit will automatically switch to Electric Mode MAIN MENU
HOURMETERS
ON
operation when standby power is connected and available. The MODE
ELECTRIC STANDBY
screens shown below will not appear. ADJUST BRIGHTNESS
OFF
EXIT SELECT UP DOWN

If the unit is running in Diesel Mode and the Diesel to Electric

Auto-Switch Enabled feature in Guarded Access is set NO, the
unit can be switched to Electric Mode using the Electric
Standby selection from the Main Menu.
Figure 123: Select Key
From the Standard Display, press the MENU Key (Figure 141).
If the unit has standby power available and is turned on, the
electric standby run screen will appear. The new mode is
confirmed for 10 seconds. The unit will start and run in
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ON
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.8 35 Electric Mode. If electric standby power is not available or

OFF
SET GAUGES SENSORS MENU
fails, the display will prompt for a return to Diesel Mode as
POINT
shown below.
Any engine related Shutdown Alarms become Log Alarms
when the unit is switched to Electric Mode operation. If the
Figure 122: Menu Key unit is switched back to Diesel Mode these alarms again
become Shutdown Alarms.

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Electric Standby Power Fails or is Switching from Electric to Diesel

Disconnected If the unit is running in Electric Mode and the Electric to
If the electric standby power source fails or is disconnected and Diesel Auto-Switch Enabled feature in Guarded Access is set
manual switching to Diesel Mode is selected, the unit will YES then the unit will automatically switch to Diesel Mode
prompt for a switch to Diesel Mode (Figure 143). operation when standby power is no longer available. The
screens shown below will not appear.

ELECTRIC STANDBY UNDETECTED

If the Diesel to Electric Auto-Switch Enabled feature in
ON DO YOU WISH TO SWITCH TO Guarded Access is set NO and standby power is disconnected
DIESEL?
or fails, the unit will not automatically switch to Diesel mode.
OFF YES NO This is primarily designed to prevent unauthorized diesel
engine starts when the truck is indoors or on a ferry where
engine operation is strictly prohibited.
From the Standard Display, press the MENU Key (Figure 144).
Figure 124: Diesel Mode Prompt

• Pressing the YES Soft Key will switch unit operation back
to Diesel Mode.
• Pressing the NO Soft Key will allow the unit to remain in
Electric Mode even though standby power is not available.
The unit will not run and Alarm Code 91 Check Electric Ready
Input will be set as a prevent alarm.

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The new mode is confirmed for 10 seconds. The unit will start
and run in Diesel Mode.

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ON
°F
35
Any electric standby related Shutdown Alarms become Log
.8 Alarms when the unit is switched to Diesel Mode operation. If
OFF
SET GAUGES SENSORS MENU
POINT the unit is switched back to Electric Mode these alarms again
become Shutdown Alarms.

Adjust Brightness
Figure 125: Menu Key
The brightness of the HMI Control Panel display can be
From the Main Menu choose Diesel Mode and press the adjusted to allow for changing ambient light conditions. The
SELECT Soft Key (Figure 145). choices available to the operator are HIGH, MEDIUM, LOW
and OFF. OFF actually results in a very dim screen suitable for
low light conditions.
MAIN MENU
HOURMETERS
ON
MODE Display brightness is adjusted using the Adjust Brightness
DIESEL MODE
ADJUST BRIGHTNESS
Menu. From the Standard Display, press the MENU Key
OFF
EXIT SELECT UP DOWN (Figure 146).

Figure 126: Select Key

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The Display Brightness menu will appear as shown below.

Press the UP or DOWN Soft Keys to select the desired display

35
ON
°F brightness. When the desired brightness is shown press the
.8 35 SELECT Soft Key to confirm the choice (Figure 148).
OFF
SET GAUGES SENSORS MENU
POINT

DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS WILL BE

OFF
ON
LOW
MEDIUM
OFF
Figure 127: Menu Key EXIT SELECT UP DOWN

The Main Menu will appear. Press the UP or DOWN Key as

required to choose the Adjust Brightness Menu. When the
Adjust Brightness is selected, press the SELECT Key to
Figure 129: Select Key
choose the Adjust Brightness (Figure 147).
To return to the Main Menu press the EXIT Key. To return to
MAIN MENU the Standard display press the EXIT Key again.
MODE
ON
ELECTRIC STANDBY
ADJUST BRIGHTNESS

OFF
TIME Time
EXIT SELECT UP DOWN

The Time and Date held by the HMI Control Panel can be
checked. Time and Date cannot be changed from the Main
Menu. The time and date is accessed using the Main Menu.
From the Standard Display, press the MENU Key (Figure 149).
Figure 128: Select Key

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The date and time held in the HMI Control Panel will be shown
on the display (Figure 151). Time and Date cannot be changed

35
ON
°F from the Main Menu.
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OFF
SET GAUGES SENSORS MENU
POINT
TIME MENU
ON
01:18 MONDAY 10 DEC 2012

OFF
EXIT

Figure 130: Menu Key

The Main Menu will appear. Press the UP or DOWN Key as

required to choose the Time Menu. When the Time Menu is
Figure 132: Date and Time
selected, press the SELECT Key to choose the Time Menu
(Figure 150). To return to the Main Menu press the EXIT Key. To return to
the Standard display press the EXIT Key again.
MAIN MENU
ELECTRIC STANDBY
ON
ADJUST BRIGHTNESS
TIME
Clear All ECU Faults
OFF
CLEAR ALL ECU FAULTS
EXIT SELECT UP DOWN
Pressing this key will clear all existing Engine Control Unit
(ECU) Fault Codes. This may allow continued unit operation
should an ECU fault code result in engine shutdown.

Figure 131: Select Key

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• Any Thermo King Alarm Codes associated with the The Main Menu will appear. Press the UP or DOWN Key as
Engine Control Unit (ECU) Fault Codes will also be required to choose the Clear All ECU Faults Menu. When the
cleared. Clear All ECU Faults Menu is selected, press the SELECT
Key to choose the Clear All ECU Faults Menu (Figure 153).
• The Thermo King Alarm Codes and Engine Control Unit
(ECU) Fault Codes that were cleared can be viewed in the
ServiceWatch and ECU Data Loggers. MAIN MENU
ADJUST BRIGHTNESS
ON
Engine Control Unit (ECU) Fault Codes are cleared using the TIME
CLEAR ALL ECU FAULTS
Clear All ECU Faults Menu. From the Standard Display, press OFF
EXIT SELECT UP DOWN
the MENU Key (Figure 152).

35
ON
°F

.8 35 Figure 134: Select Key

OFF
SET GAUGES SENSORS MENU
POINT The Clear All ECU Faults Prompt will appear. To clear all
Engine Control Unit (ECU) Faults and associated Thermo
King Faults press the CLEAR Soft Key (Figure 154).

Figure 133: Menu key

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CLEAR ALL ECU FAULTS

ON
CLEAR ALL ECU FAULTS

OFF
EXIT CLEAR

Figure 135: Clear Key

All Engine Control Unit (ECU) Faults and associated Thermo

King Faults will be cleared.
To return to the Main Menu press the EXIT Key. To return to
the Standard display press the EXIT Key again.

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Rear Remote Control Panel (Optional)
The optional Rear Remote Control Panel is connected to the Rear Remote Control Panel
control system and is used to operate the unit from a remote
location, typically at the rear of the trailer. In the illustration Functionality
below all display segments are turned on. The Rear Remote Control Panel functions that are available to
the user are determined by the setting of the Rear Remote
Control Action features in the Guarded Access / Unit
Configuration Menu. The Rear Remote Control Action can be
set to either RUN or STAND BY.
When the unit is turned on at the Rear Remote Control Panel
either the Standard Display or [STAnd by] will appear on the
display.

Rear Remote Control Action set to

Figure 1: Rear Remote Control Panel Run
If the Rear Remote Control Action is set to RUN the Standard
Display will be present on the Rear Remote Control Panel and
the unit will start and run when the Rear Remote Control Panel
ON Key is pressed. Pressing the Rear Remote Control Panel
OFF Key will turn the unit off.

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 Rear Remote Control Panel (Optional)

If the control system is powered up from the Rear Remote Rear Remote Control Action Set to
Control Panel the Standard Display will appear in both the Stand By
Rear Remote Control Panel display and the unit Control Panel
display. When set to RUN the Rear Remote Control Panel If the Rear Remote Control Action is set to STAND BY,
allows the following: pressing the Rear Remote Control Panel ON Key will power
up the control system, but the unit will not start and run.
• Turn the unit on and off Pressing the Rear Remote Control Panel OFF Key will turn the
• Unit will start and run unit off. The Control Panel on the unit must be used to start and
stop unit operation.
• Change the Setpoint
In addition to turning the unit on and off, when set to STAND
• Select Cycle-Sentry or Continuous Mode
BY the Rear Remote Control Panel allows the following:
• Display discharge air temperature
• Turn the unit on and off
• Display and clear alarm codes
• Unit will not start and run
• Initiate a manual defrost cycle
• Change the Setpoint
• Send a Start of Trip marker to the ServiceWatch and
• Select Cycle Sentry or Continuous Mode (unless
CargoWatch Data Loggers
prevented by OptiSet Plus)
• Initiate a Pretrip Test
• Display discharge air temperature
• Display and clear alarm codes
• Send a Start of Trip marker to the ServiceWatch and
CargoWatch Data Loggers

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Rear Remote Control Panel (Optional)

When in STAND BY, the unit will not start and run and a When the StAnd bY display is shown, press the Select Key to
defrost cycle or Pretrip Test cannot be started. show the Remote Standard Display. When the remote standard
Display is shown, the setpoint and operating mode can be
If the control system is powered up from the remote control
changed, the discharge air temperature can be displayed and
panel a stand by message will appear in both the remote control
alarms can be viewed and cleared. In addition, a Start of Trip
panel display and the unit Control Panel display as shown in
can be sent to the data loggers.
Figure 156 and Figure 157.
After the last key is pressed, the display will return to the
StAnd bY display shown in Figure 158 in about 10 seconds.

Figure 2: Rear Remote Control Panel Display

Figure 4: Press Select Key

Figure 3: Unit Control Panel Display

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Keypad Turns the unit on as determined

The nine touch sensitive keys are used to turn the unit on and ON Key by the setting of Rear Remote
off. They also allow the setpoint to be changed, Cycle Sentry Control Action.
or Continuous Mode to be selected, Alarm Codes and other
operating data to be displayed and Pretrip Tests and Defrost OFF Key Turns the unit off.
Cycles to be performed. A Start of Trip marker can also be sent
to the data loggers. Up Arrow Increases setpoint or changes
Key other setting.

Down Decreases setpoint or changes

Arrow Key other setting.
Allows Cycle-Sentry to be turned
Select Key on and off, displays the discharge
air temperature and alarms.

Figure 5: Rear Remote Control Panel Executes a prompt or loads a

Enter Key
new setpoint or other setting.

Pretrip Key Initiates a Pretrip Test.

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Rear Remote Control Panel (Optional)

TK Logo Sends a Start of Trip marker to This icon appears when the unit is
Cool Icon
Key the data logger. cooling.
This icon appears when the unit is
Initiates a defrost cycle if Heat Icon
Defrost Key heating.
conditions allow.
Modulation This icon appears when the unit is
Icon in modulation.
Display Defrost Icon
This icon appears when the unit is
defrosting.
The display normally shows the Standard Display of return air
temperature and setpoint. The icons on either side of the Cycle-Sentry This icon appears when the unit is
display indicate operating modes and alarms. The display Icon operating in Cycle-Sentry mode.
shown here has all possible segments lighted. The display This icon appears when an alarm
Alarm Icon
icons are defined below. condition has been detected.
This icon appears when the unit is
Electric
operating in the optional electric
Standby Icon
standby mode.
This icon appears when the
Setpoint
setpoint is being shown in the
Icon
display.
This icon appears during a remote
Not Used control panel test but is not
Figure 6: Rear Remote Control Panel currently used.

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Reading a Typical Remote Remote Control Panel Lockout

Standard Display The remote control panel may be locked out during some
The Remote Standard Display shows the temperature and control system functions such as Service Test Mode, Interface
setpoint. The icons at the sides of the display indicate operating Board Test Mode and while setting programmable features. If
conditions. this is the case the display shown in Figure 162 will appear.
The display will return to the Remote Standard Display when
allowed by the control system.

Figure 7: Remote Standard Display

The Remote Standard Display in Figure 161 shows the Figure 8: Remote Lock Out Display
following information:
• The temperature (typically return air temperature) is
35.8°F.
• The setpoint is 35°F.
• The unit is cooling as shown by the icon at the upper left
side of the display.
• The unit is operating in Cycle Sentry mode as shown by
the icon at the upper right side of the display.
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Turning the Unit ON or OFF

(Configured for STAND BY
Operation)
The control system is turned on by pressing the ON Key and
off by pressing the OFF Key. When the On Key is pressed the
remote display briefly shows all segments and then StAnd by
as shown in Figure 163. A stand by message will also appear
Figure 9: Stand By Display
on the unit Control Panel display. The setpoint can be changed
but the unit will not start and run. Only the Select Key, Enter
Key and Up and Down Arrow Keys are functional. The unit Turning the Unit On and Off
can be started and run by pressing the unit Control Panel ON
Key.
(Configured for RUN Operation)
The unit is turned on by pressing the ON key and off by
IMPORTANT: To change the setpoint, press the Select Key to pressing the OFF key. When the ON key is pressed the remote
show the Remote Standard Display. The setpoint can now be display briefly shows all segments and then COn FIg as the
changed as shown on page 127. control system initializes. Then the Remote Standard Display
will appear as shown in Figure 164. The unit will start and run
if necessary.

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Changing the Setpoint

The setpoint can be changed when the Remote Standard
Display is shown.
1. When the Remote Standard Display is shown, press the
Up or Down Arrow Keys to select the desired setpoint
(Figure 165).

Figure 10: Standard Display

Figure 11: Press Up or Down Arrow Keys

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2. When the desired setpoint is shown on the display, Selecting Cycle-Sentry or

immediately press the Enter Key to load the new setpoint.
The display will briefly show [Lod] and then the new Continuous Mode
setpoint will reappear in the display. Cycle Sentry or Continuous Mode operation can be changed
IMPORTANT: The Enter key (Figure 166) must be pressed using the Select Key.
or the setpoint will not be changed. The display will return to 1. When the Remote Standard Display is shown, press the
the Standard Display and the setpoint will return to the old Select key once to display the Cycle Sentry prompt.
setpoint in about 10 seconds if the Enter Key is not pressed.
Alarm Code 127 Setpoint Not Entered is set, to indicate that
the setpoint change was started but not completed.

Figure 12: Press Enter Key Figure 13: Press Select Key

IMPORTANT: Confirm that the correct setpoint is set. 2. Use the Up and Down Arrow Keys to chose either YES or
nO. Yes = Cycle Sentry Mode. nO = Continuous Mode.

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Displaying the Discharge Air

Temperature
The discharge air temperature can be shown using the Select
Key.
1. When the Remote Standard Display is shown, press the
Select Key twice. The discharge air temperature will be
Figure 14: Press Up or Down Arrow Keys shown in the display for about 10 seconds.
3. When the desired selection is shown, press the Enter Key
(Figure 169) to load the setting. The display will briefly
show [Lod] and then the new selection will briefly appear
in the display.

Figure 16: Press Select Key Twice

2. The display will then return to the Remote Standard

Display.
Figure 15: Press Enter Key

4. The display will then return to the Remote Standard

Display.

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Viewing and Clearing Alarm

Codes
Alarm Codes can be displayed and cleared using the Select
Key.
1. When the Remote Standard Display is shown, press the
Select Key three times. Any alarm codes present will be
shown in the display, with the most recent alarm code Figure 18: Press Enter Key
shown first. If no alarm codes are present the display will
show [00]. 3. If any additional alarms are present, the next alarm will be
shown. If no other alarms are present the display will
briefly show [00].

Figure 17: Press Select Key Three Times

2. To clear a displayed alarm code, press the Enter Key. The Figure 19: No Alarms Display
display will briefly show CLEAr ALm. 4. The display will then return to the Remote Standard
Display.

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Starting a Manual Defrost Cycle

If conditions allow, a manual defrost cycle can be initiated
using the Defrost Key.
1. Press the Defrost Key. The defrost prompt [EnTEr dEF]
will appear in the display.

Figure 21: Press Enter Key

3. The display will return to the Remote Standard Display.

The Defrost Icon will be shown in the display.

Figure 20: Press Defrost Key

2. When the defrost prompt is shown, press the Enter Key to
start a manual defrost. The display will briefly show
LOAd dEF and then a defrost cycle will begin if
conditions allow.
Figure 22: Defrost Icon Displayed

4. The defrost cycle will terminate automatically.

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Sending a Start of Trip Marker 2. When the Start of Trip prompt is shown, press the Enter
Key to send a Start of Trip marker to the CargoWatch and
A Start of Trip marker can be sent to the data loggers using the ServiceWatch data loggers. The display will briefly show
TK Logo Key. LOAd SOt.
1. Press the TK Logo Key. The Start of Trip [EnTEr SOt]
prompt will appear in the display.

Figure 23: Press TK Logo Key Figure 24: Press Enter Key

3. The display will then return to the Remote Standard

Display.

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Running a Pretrip Test 3. When the Pretrip prompt is shown, press the Enter Key to
start a Pretrip Test. The display will briefly show LOAd
A Pretrip Test can be started using the Pretrip Key as long as PrE. If the unit is not running a Full Pretrip Test will be
the unit is not in STAND BY. If the unit is not running when performed. If the unit is running a Running Pretrip Test
the Pretrip Test is started a Full Pretrip Test will be performed. will be performed.
If the unit is running when the Pretrip Test is started a Running
Pretrip Test will be performed.
1. Clear any alarm codes as shown previously.
2. Press the Pretrip Key. The Pretrip [EntEr PrE] prompt will
appear in the display.

Figure 26: Press Enter Key

Figure 25: Press Pretrip Key

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4. When the Pretrip Test is running the display will show PrE 5. When the Pretrip Test is complete the display will show
trP. The Control Panel will show the Pretrip Test progress. PASS, CHEC or FAIL. Pressing the Select Key will return
to the Remote Standard Display.

Figure 27: Pretrip Display Figure 28: Pass Pretrip Display

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Loading and Enroute Inspections
This chapter describes pre-loading, post loading, and enroute 4. Verify that the setpoint temperature is correct for your
inspection procedures. Thermo King refrigeration units are cargo. Pre-cool the trailer as required.
designed to maintain the required product load temperature
5. Supervise product loading to ensure sufficient air space
during transit. Follow these recommended loading and enroute
around and through the load. Airflow around the cargo
procedures to help minimize temperature related problems.
must not be restricted.
NOTE: If the warehouse is not refrigerated, operate the
Pre-Loading Inspection unit with doors closed until cargo is ready to be loaded.
1. Pre-cool products before loading. Note any variances on Then turn off the unit, open cargo doors and load cargo.
the manifest. When cargo is loaded, close trailer doors and restart the
unit.
2. Inspect door seals and vent doors for condition and a tight The unit can be operated with the cargo box doors open
seal with no air leakage. if the truck is backed into a refrigerated warehouse and
3. Inspect the trailer inside and out. Look for: the dock door seals fit tightly around the trailer.
• Damaged or loose trailer skin and insulation
• Damaged walls, air ducts, floor channels or “T”
flooring
• Clogged defrost drain tubes
• Blocked return air bulkhead

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1
2 1. Correct load height (trailers without chutes)
2. Tight doors and gaskets
9
3. Good air circulation around load
3
4. Proper cargo temperature (prior to loading)
8
4 5. Interior/exterior walls and insulation in good
7 condition
6. Clear defrost drains
7. Good outside air circulation
6 5 8. Unit inspection
9. Tight seals
ADZ30

Figure 1: Loading Considerations

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Post-Loading Inspection 4. Close or supervise the closing of the cargo box doors.
Make sure they are securely locked.
Post-loading inspections ensure the cargo has been loaded
properly. To perform a post-load inspection: 5. Make sure the setpoint is at the temperature listed on the
manifest.
1. Inspect the evaporator outlets for blockage.
6. If the unit was stopped, restart using the correct starting
2. Turn the unit off before opening the cargo box doors to procedure. See the Operating Instruction chapter in this
maintain efficient operation. manual.
NOTE: The unit can be operated with the cargo box 7. Start a manual defrost cycle 30 minutes after loading. See
doors open if the truck is backed into a refrigerated the Manual Defrost procedure in this manual.
warehouse and the dock door seals fit tightly around the
trailer.
3. Perform a final check of the load temperature. If the load
is above or below temperature, make a final notation on
the manifest.

CAUTION: Cargo must be pre-cooled to the proper

temperature before loading. The unit is designed to
maintain temperature, not cool an above-temperature
load.

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Enroute Inspections 2. Repeat the Enroute Inspection every 30 minutes until the
compartment temperature is within the desired
Complete the following enroute inspection every four hours.
temperature range. Stop the unit if the compartment
This will help minimize temperature related problems.
temperature is not within the desired temperature range on
two consecutive 30 minute inspections, especially if the
Inspection Procedure compartment temperature appears to be moving away
1. Verify setpoint is correct. from the setpoint.

2. Check the return air temperature reading. It should be 3. Immediately contact the nearest Thermo King Service
within the desired temperature range. Center or your company office.

3. Initiate a manual defrost cycle after each enroute 4. Take all necessary steps to protect and maintain proper
inspection. load temperature.

CAUTION: Stop the unit if the compartment

Inspection Troubleshooting temperature remains higher than the desired
1. If a temperature reading is not within the desired temperature range from the setpoint on two
temperature range, refer to the troubleshooting table on the consecutive 30 minute inspections. Contact the
following pages. Correct problem as required. nearest Thermo King Service Center or your
company office immediately. Take all necessary steps
to protect and maintain proper load temperature.

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Inspection Troubleshooting
Problem Cause Remedy
A return air The unit has not Refer to the load log history. Look for above temperature load records,
temperature had time to cool properly pre-cooled cargo compartment, length of time on road, etc. Correct
reading is not down to correct as required. Continue monitoring return air temperature until the reading is
within desired temperature. within the desired temperature range of the setpoint.
temperature The unit may have Check the receiver tank sight glass for refrigerant level. If liquid is not
range of the a low refrigerant showing in the receiver tank sight glass, the refrigerant charge may be low.
setpoint. charge. A competent refrigeration technician is required to add refrigerant or repair
the system. Contact the nearest Thermo King dealer, authorized Service
Center, or call the Thermo King Cold Line for referral. Consult the Table of
Contents for Cold Line information.
The unit is in defrost Monitor the return air temperature after the defrost cycle is completed to see
or has just if the temperature returns to the desired temperature range of the setpoint.
completed a defrost
cycle.
The evaporator is Initiate a manual defrost cycle. The defrost cycle will automatically terminate
plugged with frost. when complete. Continue monitoring the return air temperature until the
reading is within the desired temperature range of the setpoint.

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Problem Cause Remedy

Improper air Inspect the unit and cargo compartment to determine if the evaporator fan(s)
circulation in the are working and properly circulating the air. Poor air circulation may be due
cargo compartment. to improper loading of the cargo, shifting of the load, or fan belt slippage.
Correct as required. Continue monitoring return air temperature until
problem is corrected.
The unit did not Determine the cause for not starting. Correct as required. Continue
start automatically. monitoring the return air temperature until the reading is within the desired
temperature range of the setpoint.

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Alarm Codes
Introduction IMPORTANT: Always record any Alarm Codes that occur -
in the order that they occur - as well as any other pertinent
An alarm code is generated when the microprocessor senses an information. This information is extremely valuable to
abnormal condition. Alarms direct an operator or service service personnel.
technician to the source of a problem.
NOTE: In some cases alarms cannot be cleared, or cannot be
Multiple alarms can be present at one time. All generated cleared after they have occurred a specified number of times.
alarms will be stored in memory until cleared by the operator. If such is the case, these alarms must be cleared by service
Document all alarm occurrences and report them to the service personnel. See “Clearing Alarm Codes” on page 144.
technician.
See “Alarms Menu” in the Operation Instructions Chapter for
information about viewing and clearing alarms.
Alarm Types
The four types of alarms are described below.
NOTE: Some alarms (3, 4, 74, 203, and 204) cannot be
cleared in the Alarms Menu, they must be cleared in the Log Alarms: Log Alarms are indicated by the Log Alarms
Maintenance Menu or the Guarded Access Menu. Contact screen, which appears for approximately 30 seconds (just
your supervisor or a Thermo King dealer about clearing before the Standard Display appears) each time the unit is
those alarms. turned on. The Alarm Display must be used to view the
existing alarms. This level of alarm serves as a notice to take

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corrective action before a problem becomes severe.

Maintenance items such as a maintenance reminder hour meter
reaching its time limit are log alarms.
35
ON

35
OFF
SET GAUGES SENSORS MENU
POINT

ON LOG ALARMS ACTIVE

GO TO MENU TO VIEW
OFF
EXIT

Figure 2: Alarm Display

Prevent Alarms: Prevent Alarms are also indicated by the

Alarm Display as shown in Figure 185. The Alarm Menu must
Figure 1: Log Alarms Screen be used to view the existing alarms. The unit may stop running
Check Alarms: Check Alarms are indicated by the Alarm and wait a timed interval or until conditions allow and then
Display in which the large Alarm Icon will appears on the restart. If the unit is waiting to restart, Alarm Code 84 Restart
Standard Display as shown below in Figure 185. The Alarm Null will be present along with the Prevent Alarm. In other
Menu must be used to view the existing alarms. This level of cases the unit may restart or run with reduced performance to
alarm serves as a notice to take corrective action before a determine if continued operation is possible. If the alarm does
problem becomes severe. The unit will run with check alarms not reoccur with reduced performance the unit will then return
but some features and functions may be inhibited. to full performance. If the unit is operating with reduced
performance Alarm Code 85 Forced Unit Operation will also
be present.

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Shutdown Alarms: Shutdown Alarms are indicated by the In the same manner, if a shutdown alarm occurs that affects
Alarm Display. Shutdown alarms also cause the display and only electric mode operation and the unit is switched to diesel
backlight to flash on and off, and the display will switch from (either manually or automatically), the electric mode shutdown
normal video to reverse video and back to normal video (light alarm becomes a diesel mode log alarm to allow diesel mode
areas become dark and dark areas become light as shown in operation. If the unit is switched back to electric mode, the
Figure 186). Shutdown alarms force the unit into shutdown. alarm reverts to an electric mode shutdown alarm and prevents
The unit will remain in shutdown and will not restart until the unit operation.
shutdown alarm is cleared. Exceptions are some engine and
electric shutdown alarms become that log alarms when
switched to the alternate operating mode (diesel to electric or

35
ON
electric to diesel).
35
If a shutdown alarm occurs that affects only diesel mode OFF SET GAUGES SENSORS MENU
POINT
operation and the unit is switched to electric (either manually
or automatically), the diesel mode shutdown alarm becomes an
electric mode log alarm. This allows the unit to run in electric
mode without clearing the shutdown alarm that is preventing
diesel mode operation. If the unit is switched back to diesel Figure 3: Shutdown Alarm Display
mode, the alarm again becomes a diesel mode shutdown alarm
and prevents unit operation. If the unit is configured for Pretrip Alarm Codes
electric to diesel autoswitch, it automatically starts and runs in If an alarm occurs during a Pretrip Test the alarm code will be
diesel mode if an electric shutdown occurs. displayed as Pretrip Alarm XX, where XX is the alarm code.

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Clearing Alarm Codes NOTE: The corrective actions listed in the Operating
Instructions chapter and in the chart on the following pages
Most alarm codes can be cleared conventionally from the are suggestions only. Always consult your company for final
Alarm Menu using the CLEAR Key. See the Operating decisions.
Instructions chapter for procedures.
NOTE: The chart on the following pages shows all possible
The operator should contact a supervisor or a Thermo King alarm codes for all possible applications. Not all codes will be
dealer about clearing alarms using the Guarded Access Menu. applicable to each individual unit.
Refer to the table on the following pages for alarm corrective
action.
NOTE: Document all alarm faults and report them to the
service technician.
There are three levels of corrective action that can be taken
when an alarm condition occurs.
OK To Run: An alarm condition exists but does not affect
unit operation. Corrective action can occur at a later date.
Check As Specified: An alarm condition exists that could
affect unit operation. Follow directions in the Corrective
Action column on the following chart.
Take Immediate Action: An alarm condition exists that
will damage the unit or load. Take immediate action to correct
the problem.

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Table of Alarm Codes

NOTE: Not all alarm codes are available with all microprocessor controllers or all revisions of software.
Level Of
Code Description Corrective Action
Action

Check
Ok To

Down
Shut
Run
00 No Alarms Exist None required X
Manually monitor load temperature with independent
2 Evaporator Coil Sensor X
thermometer. Report alarm at end of day.
Manually monitor load temperature with independent
3 Control Return Air Sensor X
thermometer. Report alarm at end of day.
Manually monitor load temperature with independent
4 Control Discharge Air Sensor X
thermometer. Report alarm at end of day.
5 Ambient Air Sensor Report alarm at end of day. X
6 Coolant Temp Sensor Report alarm at end of day. X
7 Engine RPM Sensor Report alarm at end of day. X
Manually monitor load temperature. Report alarm at end of
9 High Evaporator Temperature X
the day.

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Table of Alarm Codes

NOTE: Not all alarm codes are available with all microprocessor controllers or all revisions of software.
Level Of
Code Description Corrective Action
Action

Check
Ok To

Down
Shut
Run
If unit is shut down repair immediately. Otherwise, report
10 High Discharge Pressure X
alarm at end of day.
Unit Controlling on Alternate Manually monitor load temperature with independent
11 X
Sensor thermometer. Report alarm at end of day.
The indicated zone is no longer able to operate and has
12 Sensor or Digital Input Shutdown X
been shut down. Repair immediately.
Manually monitor load temperature with independent
13 Sensor Calibration Check X
thermometer. Report alarm at end of day.
If unit is shut down repair immediately. Otherwise, report
17 Engine Failed to Crank X
alarm at end of day.
High Engine Coolant If unit is shutdown repair immediately. Otherwise, report
18 X
Temperature alarm at end of day.
It unit is shutdown repair immediately. Otherwise report
19 Low Engine Oil Pressure X
alarm at end of day.

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Table of Alarm Codes

NOTE: Not all alarm codes are available with all microprocessor controllers or all revisions of software.
Level Of
Code Description Corrective Action
Action

Check
Ok To

Down
Shut
Run
If unit is shutdown repair immediately. Otherwise, report
20 Engine Failed to Start X
alarm at end of day.
Manually monitor load temperature with independent
21 Cooling Cycle Check X
thermometer. Report alarm at end of day.
Manually monitor load temperature with independent
22 Heating Cycle Check X
thermometer. Report alarm at end of day.
The indicated zone is no longer able to operate and has
23 Cooling Cycle Fault X
been shut down. Repair immediately.
The indicated zone is no longer able to operate and has
24 Heating Cycle Fault X
been shut down. Repair immediately.
Alternator Check or Battery If unit is shutdown repair immediately. Otherwise, report
25 X
Charger Check alarm at end of day.
Manually monitor load temperature with independent
26 Refrigeration Capacity X
thermometer. Report alarm at end of day.

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Table of Alarm Codes

NOTE: Not all alarm codes are available with all microprocessor controllers or all revisions of software.
Level Of
Code Description Corrective Action
Action

Check
Ok To

Down
Shut
Run
28 Pretrip Abort Report alarm at end of day. X
If unit is shutdown, repair immediately. Otherwise, report
29 Defrost Damper Circuit X
alarm at end of day.
If unit is shutdown, repair immediately. Otherwise, report
30 Defrost Damper Stuck X
alarm at end of day.
If unit is shutdown repair immediately. Otherwise, report
31 Oil Pressure Switch X
alarm at end of day.
The indicated zone is no longer able to operate and has
32 Refrigeration Capacity Low X
been shut down. Repair immediately.
33 Check Engine RPM Report alarm at end of day. X
If unit is shutdown, repair immediately. Otherwise, report
35 Run Relay Circuit X
alarm at end of day.

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Table of Alarm Codes

NOTE: Not all alarm codes are available with all microprocessor controllers or all revisions of software.
Level Of
Code Description Corrective Action
Action

Check
Ok To

Down
Shut
Run
If unit is shutdown, repair immediately. Otherwise, report
36 Electric Motor Failed to Run X
alarm at end of day.
Check coolant level, add as needed. Report alarm at end of
37 Engine Coolant Level X
day.
If unit is shutdown, repair immediately. Otherwise, report
38 Electric Phase Reversed X
alarm at end of day.
If unit is shutdown, repair immediately. Otherwise, report
39 Water Valve Circuit X
alarm at end of day.
If unit is shutdown, repair immediately. Otherwise, report
40 High Speed Circuit X
alarm at end of day.
Check Engine Coolant If unit is shutdown, repair immediately. Otherwise, report
41 X
Temperature alarm at end of day.
42 Unit Forced to Low Speed Report alarm at end of day. X

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Table of Alarm Codes

NOTE: Not all alarm codes are available with all microprocessor controllers or all revisions of software.
Level Of
Code Description Corrective Action
Action

Check
Ok To

Down
Shut
Run
Unit Forced to Low Speed
43 Report alarm at end of day. X
Modulation
44 Check Fuel System Add fuel as necessary. Report alarm at end of day. X
Hot Gas Bypass or Hot Gas If unit is shutdown repair immediately. Otherwise, report
45 X
Bypass Circuit alarm at end of day.
If unit is shut down repair immediately. Otherwise, report
46 Check Air Flow alarm at end of the day. Cargo may be restricting air flow, X
check load.
If unit is shutdown, repair immediately. Otherwise, report
48 Check Belts/Clutch X
alarm at end of day.
50 Reset Clock Report alarm at end of day. X
If unit is shutdown, repair immediately. Otherwise, report
52 Heat Circuit X
alarm at end of day.

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Table of Alarm Codes

NOTE: Not all alarm codes are available with all microprocessor controllers or all revisions of software.
Level Of
Code Description Corrective Action
Action

Check
Ok To

Down
Shut
Run
Service Test or Interface Board Test time out after 15
54 Test Mode Time-out X
minutes. Report alarm at end of day.
If unit is shutdown, repair immediately. Otherwise, report
56 Host Evap Fan Low Speed X
alarm at end of day.
If unit is shutdown, repair immediately. Otherwise, report
57 Host Evap Fan High Speed X
alarm at end of day.
If unit is shutdown, repair immediately. Otherwise, report
61 Low Battery Voltage X
alarm at end of day.
If unit is shutdown, repair immediately. Otherwise, report
62 Ammeter Out of Calibration X
alarm at end of day.
If unit is shutdown, repair immediately. Otherwise, report
63 Engine Stopped X
alarm at end of day.
64 Pretrip Reminder Report alarm at end of day. X

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Table of Alarm Codes

NOTE: Not all alarm codes are available with all microprocessor controllers or all revisions of software.
Level Of
Code Description Corrective Action
Action

Check
Ok To

Down
Shut
Run
Abnormal Temperature If unit is shutdown, repair immediately. Otherwise, report
65 X
Differential alarm at end of day
Check engine oil level. If unit is shutdown, repair
66 Low Engine Oil Level X
immediately. Otherwise, report alarm at end of day.
If unit is shutdown, repair immediately. Otherwise, report
67 Liquid Line Solenoid Circuit X
alarm at end of day.
68 Internal Controller Fault Report alarm at end of day. X
70 Hourmeter Failure Report alarm at end of day. X
74 Controller Reset to Defaults Report alarm at end of day. X
79 Internal Data Logger Overflow Report alarm at end of day. X
80 Compressor Temp Sensor Report alarm at end of day. X
High Compressor Temperature If unit is shutdown repair immediately. Otherwise, report
82 X
Shutdown alarm at end of day.

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Table of Alarm Codes

NOTE: Not all alarm codes are available with all microprocessor controllers or all revisions of software.
Level Of
Code Description Corrective Action
Action

Check
Ok To

Down
Shut
Run
If unit is shutdown repair immediately. Otherwise, report
83 Low Engine Coolant Temperature X
alarm at end of day.
84 Restart Null Report alarm at end of day. X
85 Forced Unit Operation Report alarm at end of day. X
86 Discharge Pressure Sensor Report alarm at end of day. X
87 Suction Pressure Sensor Report alarm at end of day. X
Check Electronic Throttling Valve If unit is shutdown repair immediately. Otherwise, report
89 X
Circuit alarm at end of day.
If unit is shutdown, repair immediately. Otherwise, report
90 Electric Overload X
alarm at end of day.
If unit is shutdown, repair immediately. Otherwise, report
91 Electric Ready Input X
alarm at end of day.
92 Sensor Grades Not Set Report alarm at end of day. X

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Table of Alarm Codes

NOTE: Not all alarm codes are available with all microprocessor controllers or all revisions of software.
Level Of
Code Description Corrective Action
Action

Check
Ok To

Down
Shut
Run
Low Compressor Suction If unit is shutdown, repair immediately. Otherwise, report
93 X
Pressure alarm at end of day.
Check engine fuel level and add fuel. If unit is shutdown,
96 Low Fuel Level X
repair immediately. Otherwise, report alarm at end of day.
98 Fuel Level Sensor Report alarm at end of day. X
If unit is shutdown, repair immediately. Otherwise, report
99 High Compressor Pressure Ratio X
alarm at end of day.
Receiver Tank Pressure Solenoid If unit is shutdown, repair immediately. Otherwise, report
105 X
Circuit alarm at end of day.
If unit is shutdown, repair immediately. Otherwise, report
106 Purge Valve Circuit X
alarm at end of day.
If unit is shutdown, repair immediately. Otherwise, report
107 Condenser Inlet Solenoid Circuit X
alarm at end of day.

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Table of Alarm Codes

NOTE: Not all alarm codes are available with all microprocessor controllers or all revisions of software.
Level Of
Code Description Corrective Action
Action

Check
Ok To

Down
Shut
Run
108 Door Open Time-out Close Doors. Report alarm at end of day. X
If unit is shutdown, repair immediately. Otherwise, report
110 Suction Line Solenoid Circuit X
alarm at end of day.
111 Unit Not Configured Correctly Report alarm at end of day. X
If unit is shutdown, repair immediately. Otherwise, report
112 Remote Fans X
alarm at end of day.
If unit is shutdown, repair immediately. Otherwise, report
113 Electric Heat Circuit X
alarm at end of day.
If unit is shutdown repair immediately. Otherwise, report
114 Multiple Alarms - Cannot Run X
alarm at end of day.
Auto switch from Diesel to
117 Report alarm at end of day. X
Electric

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Table of Alarm Codes

NOTE: Not all alarm codes are available with all microprocessor controllers or all revisions of software.
Level Of
Code Description Corrective Action
Action

Check
Ok To

Down
Shut
Run
Auto switch from Electric to
118 Report alarm at end of day. X
Diesel
If unit is shutdown, repair immediately. Otherwise, report
120 Alternator Exciter Circuit X
alarm at end of day.
If unit is shutdown, repair immediately. Otherwise report
121 Liquid Injection Circuit X
alarm at end of day.
If unit is shutdown, repair immediately. Otherwise, report at
122 Diesel/Electric Relay Circuit X
end of day.
127 Setpoint Not Entered Be sure the setpoint is set to the required temperature. X
Engine Run Time Maintenance
128 Report alarm at end of day. X
Reminder #1
Engine Run Time Maintenance
129 Report alarm at end of day. X
Reminder #2

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Table of Alarm Codes

NOTE: Not all alarm codes are available with all microprocessor controllers or all revisions of software.
Level Of
Code Description Corrective Action
Action

Check
Ok To

Down
Shut
Run
Electric Run Time Maintenance
130 Report alarm at end of day. X
Reminder #1
Electric Run Time Maintenance
131 Report alarm at end of day. X
Reminder #2
Total Unit Run Time Maintenance
132 Report alarm at end of day. X
Reminder #1
Total Unit Run Time Maintenance
133 Report alarm at end of day. X
Reminder #2
134 Controller Power On Hours Report alarm at end of day. X
Autoswitch Diesel to Electric
141 Report alarm at end of the day. X
Disabled
Remote Zone Drain Hose Heater If unit is shutdown, repair immediately. Otherwise, report at
143 X
Output end of day.

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Table of Alarm Codes

NOTE: Not all alarm codes are available with all microprocessor controllers or all revisions of software.
Level Of
Code Description Corrective Action
Action

Check
Ok To

Down
Shut
Run
Lost Expansion Module CAN If unit is shut down repair immediately. Otherwise, report
144 X
Communication alarm at end of the day.
Loss of Controller “On” Feedback If unit is shut down repair immediately. Otherwise, report
145 X
Signal alarm at end of the day.
If unit is shut down repair immediately. Otherwise, report
146 Software Version Mismatch X
alarm at end of the day.
Autoswitch Electric to Diesel
148 Report alarm at end of the day. X
Disabled
CargoWatch Sensor Out of Manually monitor load temperature. Report alarm at end of
150 X
Range Low the day.
CargoWatch Sensor Out of Manually monitor load temperature. Report alarm at end of
151 X
Range High the day.
Manually monitor load temperature.Report alarm at end of
152 CargoWatch Sensor Failed X
day.

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Table of Alarm Codes

NOTE: Not all alarm codes are available with all microprocessor controllers or all revisions of software.
Level Of
Code Description Corrective Action
Action

Check
Ok To

Down
Shut
Run
Expansion Module Flash Load If unit is shut down repair immediately. Otherwise, report
153 X
Failure alarm at end of the day.
Manually monitor load temperature. Report alarm at the end
157 OptiSet Plus Mismatch X
of the day
158 Primary Software Failed to Load Report alarm at end of the day. X
If unit is shut down repair immediately. Otherwise, report
159 Check Battery Condition X
alarm at end of the day.
Lost Radio Expansion Board If unit is shut down repair immediately. Otherwise, report
160 X
(REB) CAN Communication alarm at end of the day.
Manually monitor load temperature with independent
203 Display Return Air Sensor X
thermometer. Report alarm at end of day.
Manually monitor load temperature with independent
204 Display Discharge Air Sensor X
thermometer. Report alarm at end of day.

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Table of Alarm Codes

NOTE: Not all alarm codes are available with all microprocessor controllers or all revisions of software.
Level Of
Code Description Corrective Action
Action

Check
Ok To

Down
Shut
Run
230 Future REB Alarm
231 Future REB Alarm
232 Future REB Alarm
REB Transitioning From
233 Report alarm at end of the day. X
Conservative to Full Null
234 Relative Humidity Sensor Report alarm at end of the day. X
251 REB Miss-configured Report alarm at end of the day. X
Check Fresh Air Exchange If unit is shutdown, repair immediately. Otherwise, report
252 X
Circuit alarm at end of day.
If unit is shutdown, repair immediately. Otherwise, report
500 Host Evaporator Fan Low Speed X
alarm at end of day.
If unit is shutdown, repair immediately. Otherwise, report
501 Host Evaporator Fan High Speed X
alarm at end of day.

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Table of Alarm Codes

NOTE: Not all alarm codes are available with all microprocessor controllers or all revisions of software.
Level Of
Code Description Corrective Action
Action

Check
Ok To

Down
Shut
Run
Host Evaporator Fan RPM If unit is shutdown, repair immediately. Otherwise, report
502 X
Sensor alarm at end of day.
Host Condenser Fan 1 RPM If unit is shutdown, repair immediately. Otherwise, report
503 X
Sensor alarm at end of day.
Host Condenser Fan 2 RPM If unit is shutdown, repair immediately. Otherwise, report
504 X
Sensor alarm at end of day.
Roadside Condenser Fan Motor If unit is shutdown, repair immediately. Otherwise, report
505 X
Speed Circuit alarm at end of day.
Curbside Condenser Fan Motor If unit is shutdown, repair immediately. Otherwise, report
506 X
Speed Circuit alarm at end of day.
If unit is shutdown, repair immediately. Otherwise, report
507 Digital Scroll Output Circuit X
alarm at end of day.
Speed Request Communication
508 Report alarm at end of the day. X
Error

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Table of Alarm Codes

NOTE: Not all alarm codes are available with all microprocessor controllers or all revisions of software.
Level Of
Code Description Corrective Action
Action

Check
Ok To

Down
Shut
Run
Engine Control Unit (ECU) Failed If unit is shutdown, repair immediately. Otherwise, report
509 X
to Enable alarm at end of day.
Engine Control Unit (ECU) Run If unit is shutdown, repair immediately. Otherwise, report
510 X
Signal Failed alarm at end of day.
Engine Wait to Start Time Delay If unit is shutdown, repair immediately. Otherwise, report
511 X
Expired alarm at end of day.
High Compressor Suction If unit is shutdown, repair immediately. Otherwise, report
512 X
Pressure alarm at end of day.
If unit is shutdown, repair immediately. Otherwise, report
513 Low Compressor Suction Ratio X
alarm at end of day.
Minimum ETV Discharge If unit is shutdown, repair immediately. Otherwise, report
514 X
Superheat Temperature alarm at end of day.
Minimum ETV Discharge If unit is shutdown, repair immediately. Otherwise, report
515 X
Superheat Temperature alarm at end of day.

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Table of Alarm Codes

NOTE: Not all alarm codes are available with all microprocessor controllers or all revisions of software.
Level Of
Code Description Corrective Action
Action

Check
Ok To

Down
Shut
Run
I/O Controller to Application
If unit is shutdown, repair immediately. Otherwise, report
516 Controller Communication X
alarm at end of day.
Failure
If unit is shutdown, repair immediately. Otherwise, report
517 Check for Water in Fuel System X
alarm at end of day.
If unit is shutdown, repair immediately. Otherwise, report
518 Generator Ground Fault X
alarm at end of day.
Check Battery Charger Input If unit is shutdown, repair immediately. Otherwise, report
519 X
Power alarm at end of day.
Check Battery Charger Output If unit is shutdown, repair immediately. Otherwise, report
520 X
Power alarm at end of day.
Battery Charger If unit is shutdown, repair immediately. Otherwise, report
521 X
External/Environmental Fault alarm at end of day.

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Table of Alarm Codes

NOTE: Not all alarm codes are available with all microprocessor controllers or all revisions of software.
Level Of
Code Description Corrective Action
Action

Check
Ok To

Down
Shut
Run
Battery Temperature Sensor If unit is shutdown, repair immediately. Otherwise, report
522 X
Alarm alarm at end of day.
Battery Temperature Sensor If unit is shutdown, repair immediately. Otherwise, report
523 X
Alarm alarm at end of day.
Generator Operational Limit Vout If unit is shutdown, repair immediately. Otherwise, report
524 X
to Frequency Ratio alarm at end of day.
Generator Frequency Range If unit is shutdown, repair immediately. Otherwise, report
525 X
Fault alarm at end of day.
Generator Operational Limit If unit is shutdown, repair immediately. Otherwise, report
526 X
Output Current alarm at end of day.
527 Reserved X
Controller Not Receiving If unit is shutdown, repair immediately. Otherwise, report
528 X
Messages From Battery Charger alarm at end of day.

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Table of Alarm Codes

NOTE: Not all alarm codes are available with all microprocessor controllers or all revisions of software.
Level Of
Code Description Corrective Action
Action

Check
Ok To

Down
Shut
Run
If unit is shutdown, repair immediately. Otherwise, report
529 Check Fuel Pump Circuit X
alarm at end of day.
If unit is shutdown, repair immediately. Otherwise, report
530 Low Pressure Differential X
alarm at end of day.
Check Economizer Pressure If unit is shutdown, repair immediately. Otherwise, report
531 X
Sensor alarm at end of day.
Engine J1939 CAN Datalink
If unit is shutdown, repair immediately. Otherwise, report
538 Degraded (Electronic Engine X
alarm at end of day.
Only)
Engine J1939 CAN Datalink If unit is shutdown, repair immediately. Otherwise, report
539 X
Failed (Electronic Engine Only) alarm at end of day.
Maintenance information only. Report alarm at end of the
599 Engine Service Tool Connected X
day.
600 Check Crankshaft Speed Sensor Report alarm at end of the day. X

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Table of Alarm Codes

NOTE: Not all alarm codes are available with all microprocessor controllers or all revisions of software.
Level Of
Code Description Corrective Action
Action

Check
Ok To

Down
Shut
Run
601 Check Camshaft Speed Sensor Report alarm at end of the day. X
Check Intake Throttle Position If unit is shut down repair immediately. Otherwise, report
602 X
Sensor alarm at end of the day.
f unit is shut down repair immediately. Otherwise, report
603 Check Exhaust Pressure Sensor X
alarm at end of the day.
Check Coolant Temperature
604 Report alarm at end of the day. X
Sensor
Check Fresh Air Temperature
605 Report alarm at end of the day. X
Sensor
606 Reserved X
607 Check Fuel Temperature Sensor Report alarm at end of the day. X
If unit is shut down repair immediately. Otherwise, report
608 Check Rail Pressure Sensor X
alarm at end of the day.

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Table of Alarm Codes

NOTE: Not all alarm codes are available with all microprocessor controllers or all revisions of software.
Level Of
Code Description Corrective Action
Action

Check
Ok To

Down
Shut
Run
If unit is shut down repair immediately. Otherwise, report
609 Check Intake Pressure Sensor X
alarm at end of the day.
Check Atmospheric Pressure
610 Report alarm at end of the day. X
Sensor
611 Check Glow Plug Circuit Report alarm at end of the day. X
If unit is shut down repair immediately. Otherwise, report
612 Check Intake Throttle Circuit X
alarm at end of the day.
613 Check Injector(s) Report alarm at end of the day. X
If unit is shut down repair immediately. Otherwise, report
614 Check High Pressure Fuel Pump X
alarm at end of the day.
If unit is shut down repair immediately. Otherwise, report
615 Rail Pressure Fault X
alarm at end of the day.

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Table of Alarm Codes

NOTE: Not all alarm codes are available with all microprocessor controllers or all revisions of software.
Level Of
Code Description Corrective Action
Action

Check
Ok To

Down
Shut
Run
If unit is shut down repair immediately. Otherwise, report
616 Engine Overspeed X
alarm at end of the day.
If unit is shut down repair immediately. Otherwise, report
617 Internal ECU Fault X
alarm at end of the day.
618 Check EGR System Report alarm at end of the day. X
619 ECU Main Relay Fault Report alarm at end of the day. X
620 Reserved
621 Reserved
622 Reserved
623 TRU CAN Message Timeout Report alarm at end of the day. X
Check Intake Air Temperature
624 Report alarm at end of the day. X
Sensor

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Table of Alarm Codes

NOTE: Not all alarm codes are available with all microprocessor controllers or all revisions of software.
Level Of
Code Description Corrective Action
Action

Check
Ok To

Down
Shut
Run
Check Intake Air Temperature If unit is shut down repair immediately. Otherwise, report
625 X
Sensor alarm at end of the day.
Check Exhaust Temperature
626 Report alarm at end of the day. X
Sensor
If unit is shut down repair immediately. Otherwise, report
699 Unknown ECU Fault X
alarm at end of the day.

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Jump Starting
If the battery in a unit is discharged or run down, the unit may IMPORTANT: Make sure to use a 12-volt battery to jump
be jump started using jumper cables and another battery or start the unit. If you are using a vehicle, make sure it has a
vehicle. Consider the following precautions and be careful 12-volt battery with a negative ground system. Do not use a
when jump starting a unit. “hot shot” booster device or a 24-volt source.

WARNING: A battery can be dangerous. A battery Read and understand the following procedure completely
contains a flammable gas that can ignite or before connecting any jumper cables. Use good jumper cables
explode. A battery stores enough electricity to burn made with #2 gauge (or larger) cables.
you if it discharges quickly. A battery contains 1. Make sure the unit is turned off. If you are using a vehicle,
battery acid that can burn you. Always wear make sure its ignition is also turned off.
goggles or safety glasses and personal protective
2. Open the front doors on the unit. The battery is located to
equipment when working with a battery. If you get
the right of the engine.
battery acid on you, immediately flush it with water
and get medical attention. 3. Check the discharged battery to make sure it is not
damaged or frozen. Do not jump start a damaged or frozen
CAUTION: Unhook the semi tractor from the battery. Check the vent caps to make sure they are tight.
trailer before using the tractor to jump start the 4. Identify the positive (+) and negative (–) battery terminals.
unit on the trailer. The negative ground circuit is
complete when the tractor is hooked to the trailer.
This can cause dangerous sparks when the positive
connection is made at the battery.

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CAUTION: Do not use a match or lighter as a 1

light near the battery. Use a flashlight. A flame or
a spark can ignite the gas in the battery and cause 2
Unit
it to explode. (Discharged)
12-Volt
5. Remove the red cover from the positive (+) battery Battery
terminal on the unit’s battery.
Good
12-Volt
Battery

Unit
Engine
3

1. Positive (+) Terminal on Unit Battery

2. Positive (+) Terminal on Good Battery
3. Negative (–) Terminal on Good Battery
4. Starter Mounting Bolt on Unit Engine
Figure 1: Sequence for Connecting Jumper Cables

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6. Connect the red positive (+) jumper cable to the positive

CAUTION: Be careful around fans and belts.
(+) battery terminal on the unit’s battery. Do not let the
Keep your hands away from moving parts when an
other end of the jumper cable touch anything that conducts
engine is running.
electricity.
11. Turn the unit on and let it start automatically or start it
CAUTION: Allowing the positive (+) jumper cable manually. If the unit will not crank or start, contact a
to short can produce dangerous sparks. qualified technician.
NOTE: Some units with microprocessors will show an
7. Connect the other end of the red positive (+) jumper cable
alarm code and will not try to start until the battery
to the positive (+) battery terminal on the good battery.
voltage is above 10 volts.
8. Connect the black negative (–) jumper cable to the
12. After the unit starts, remove the jumper cables in reverse
negative (–) battery terminal on the good battery. Do not
order: black negative (–) from the unit starter mounting
let the other end of the jumper cable touch anything that
bolt, black negative (–) from the good battery, red positive
conducts electricity.
(+) from the good battery, and red positive (+) from the
9. Connect the black negative (–) jumper cable to the lower unit battery (that was discharged).
starter mounting bolt on the unit’s engine.
10. If you are using a vehicle to jump start the unit, start the
vehicle and let it run for a few minutes. This will help
charge the discharged battery.

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3
Unit
(Discharged)
12-Volt
Battery

Good
12-Volt
Battery

Unit
Engine
2

1. Starter Mounting Bolt on Unit Engine

2. Negative (–) Terminal on Good Battery
3. Positive (+) Terminal on Good Battery
4. Positive (+) Terminal on Unit Battery
Figure 2: Sequence for Disconnecting Jumper Cables

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Engine
Model: S-600 TK488CR (Tier 4)
S-700 TK488CRH (Tier 4)
Number of Cylinders 4
Cylinder Arrangement In-line vertical, number 1 on flywheel end
Firing Order 1-3-4-2
Direction of Rotation Counterclockwise viewed from flywheel end

Fuel Type No. 2 diesel fuel under normal conditions

No. 1 diesel fuel is acceptable cold weather fuel
NOTE: The sulfur content must be less than or equal to 15
ppm, the fuel must be free of zinc, and comply with the
latest release of ASTM D975, EN 590, or JIS K2204.
12 quarts (11.4 liters) crankcase and oil filter
Oil Capacity
Fill to full mark on dipstick

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Engine (Continued)
API Classification CJ-4 or better
ACEA Classification E6 or better
Oil Type
NOTE: This oil type must be used together with ULSD fuel
to prevent damage to the DOC.
14 F to 122 F (-10 C to 50 C): SAE 15W-40 (Synthetic)
Oil Viscosity 5 to 104 F (-15 to 40 C): SAE 15W-40
5 to 104 F (-15 to 40 C): SAE 10W-30 (Synthetic or Synthetic
Blend)
-13 to 104 F (-25 to 40 C): SAE 10W-40
-13 to 86 F (-25 to 30 C): SAE 10W-30
-22 to 122 F (-30 to 50 C): SAE 5W-40 (Synthetic)
Below -22 F (-30 C): SAE 0W-30 (Synthetic)
Engine rpm: S-600 Low Speed Operation 1250 ± 25 rpm
S-600 High Speed Operation 2050 ± 25 rpm
S-700 Low Speed Operation 1450 ± 25 rpm
S-700 High Speed Operation 2600 ± 25 rpm
Engine Oil Pressure 18 psig (127 kPa) minimum in low speed
45 to 57 psig (310 to 390 kPa) in high speed

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Engine (Continued)
Intake Valve Clearance 0.006 to 0.010 in. (0.15 to 0.25 mm)
Exhaust Valve Clearance 0.006 to 0.010 in. (0.15 to 0.25 mm)
Valve Setting Temperature 70 F (21 C)
Low Oil Pressure Switch (Normally Closed) 17 ± 3 psig (117 ± 21 kPa)
Engine Coolant Thermostat 160 F (71 C)
Engine Coolant Type ELC (Extended Life Coolant), which is “RED”
Use a 50/50 concentration of any of the following equivalents:
Chevron Dex-Cool
Texaco ELC
Havoline Dex-Cool®
Havoline XLC for Europe
Shell Dexcool®
Shell Rotella
Saturn/General Motors Dex-Cool®
Caterpillar ELC
Detroit Diesel POWERCOOL® Plus

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Engine (Continued)
CAUTION: Do not add “GREEN” or “BLUE-GREEN”
conventional coolant to cooling systems using “RED”
Extended Life Coolant, except in an emergency. If
conventional coolant is added to Extended Life Coolant,
the coolant must be changed after 2 years instead of
5 years.
Coolant System Capacity 7.5 quarts (7.1 liters)
Radiator Cap Pressure 15 psig (103 kPa)
Drive Standard Units: Direct to compressor; belts to AC generator, alternator, and
water pump
Smart Power Units: Centrifugal clutch to compressor; belts to electric standby
motor, AC generator, alternator, and water pump

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Belt Tension
Belt Use of Frequency Gauge P/N 204-1903 to measure
frequency (Hz) is recommended.
New Belt Field Reset
AC Generator and Alternator Belt - Standard Units:
37 or 65 Amp Alternator 106 Hz (111 lbs) 92 Hz (84 lbs)
120 Amp Alternator 121 Hz (144 lbs) 105 Hz (108 lbs)
AC Generator Belt - Smart Power Units and Standard
106 Hz (111 lbs) 92 Hz (84 lbs)
Units with Optional Battery Charger
Water Pump Belt 126 Hz (40 lbs) 118 Hz (32 lbs)
Compressor Drive Belt - Smart Power Units Only:
12 HP Electric Motor 131 Hz (236 lbs) 114 Hz (177 lbs)
19 HP Electric Motor 150 Hz (300 lbs) 130 Hz (223 lbs)
Alternator Belt - Smart Power Units Only:
All Alternators 216 Hz (75 lbs) 187 Hz (56 lbs)

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 Specifications

Refrigeration System
Compressor Thermo King X430LSC5
Refrigerant Charge—Type 14.5 lb (6.6 kg)—R404A
Compressor Oil Charge 4.3 qt (4.1 liters)*
Compressor Oil Type Polyol Ester type P/N 203-513
Heat/Defrost Method: Engine Operation Hot gas
Electric Operation Hot gas and optional electric heater strips
High Pressure Cutout 470 +7/-35 psig (3241 + 48/-241 kPa)
Automatic reset @ 375 ± 38 psig (2586 ± 262 kPa)
* When the compressor is removed from the unit, oil level should be noted or the oil removed from the
compressor should be measured so that the same amount of oil can be added before placing the
replacement compressor in the unit.

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Specifications

Electrical Control System

Low Voltage 12.5 Vdc
200 - 210 Vac from AC generator at engine low speed
High Voltage
345 Vac from AC generator at engine high speed
One, group C31, 12 volt, (950 CCA recommended for operation
Battery
below -15 F [-26 C])
Fuses See See “Fuses” on page 31.
Battery Charging 12 volt, 37 amp, brush type, Thermo King Alternator
Voltage Regulator Setting 13.95 to 14.35 volts @ 77 F (25 C)

Electrical Components
NOTE: Disconnect components from unit circuit to check resistance.
Component Current Draw (Amps) Resistance—Cold
at 12.5 Vdc (Ohms)
Glow Plugs (4) Each 4.5 2.8
Pilot Solenoid 0.7 17.0

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Electrical Components (Continued)

Electronic Throttling Valve:
Coil A (Red [EVA] and Blue [EVB] Wires) — 20 to 35
Coil B (Black [EVC] and White [EVD] Wires) — 20 to 35
Hot Gas Bypass Valve (if used) 1.1 11.1
Starter Motor 350-475*
* On-the-engine cranking check. Bench test is approximately 140 amps.
S-600 AC Generator
Low Engine Speed (1250 rpm) Output 210 Vac at 60 Hz
High Engine Speed (2050 rpm) Output 345 Vac at 90 Hz

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Electrical Components (Continued)

S-600 Fan Motors - Engine Operation
Evaporator Fan Motor: Low Speed Power Rating 1.20 hp (0.90 kW)
High Speed Power Rating 1.75 hp (1.31 kW)
High Fan Speed at Low Engine Speed 1650 rpm at low engine speed (1250 rpm)
Low Fan Speed at High Engine Speed 1800 rpm at high engine speed (2050 rpm)
Low Fan Speed at Low Engine Speed 1100 rpm at low engine speed (1250 rpm)
High Speed Current Draw at Low Engine Speed 3.8 amps at low engine speed (1250 rpm)
Low Speed Current Draw at High Engine Speed 3.1 amps at high engine speed (2050 rpm)
Low Speed Current Draw at Low Engine Speed 2.6 amps at low engine speed (1250 rpm)
Condenser Fan Motor (each: Power Rating 0.50 hp (0.37 kW)
Fan Speed at Low Engine Speed 1750 rpm low engine speed (1250 rpm)
Fan Speed at High Engine Speed 2650 rpm at high engine speed (2050 rpm)
Current Draw at Low Engine Speed 1.8 amps (per motor) at low engine speed (1250 rpm)
Current Draw at High Engine Speed 2.0 amps (per motor) at high engine speed (2050 rpm)
S-700 AC Generator
Low Engine Speed (1450 rpm) Output 200 Vac at 60 Hz
High Engine Speed (2500 rpm) Output 345 Vac at 90 Hz

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Electrical Components (Continued)

S-700 Fan Motors - Engine Operation
Evaporator Fan Motor: Low Speed Power Rating 1.60 hp (0.45 kW)
High Speed Power Rating 1.20 hp (0.90 kW)
High Fan Speed at Low Engine Speed 990 rpm at low engine speed (1450 rpm)
High Fan Speed at High Engine Speed 1750 rpm at high engine speed (2600 rpm)
Low Fan Speed at Low Engine Speed 1350 rpm at low engine speed (2600 rpm)
High Speed Current Draw at High Engine Speed 3.5 amps at low engine speed (1450 rpm)
High Speed Current Draw at High Engine Speed 3.5 amps at high engine speed (2600 rpm)
Low Speed Current Draw at High Engine Speed 2.0 amps at low engine speed (2600 rpm)
Condenser Fan Motor (each: Power Rating 0.50 hp (0.37 kW)
Fan Speed at Low Engine Speed 1500 rpm low engine speed (1450 rpm)
Fan Speed at High Engine Speed 2650 rpm at high engine speed (2600 rpm)
Current Draw at Low Engine Speed 1.8 amps (per motor) at low engine speed (1250 rpm)
Current Draw at High Engine Speed 2.0 amps (per motor) at high engine speed (2050 rpm)

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Electrical Components (Continued)

Fan Motors — Electric Standby Operation 230/3/60 or 460/3/60 (Unit transformer reduces 460/3/60 input
voltage to 230/3/60 applied to fan motors.)
S-600 Evaporator Fan Motor:
Low Speed Power Rating 1.20 hp (0.90 kW)
High Speed Power Rating 1.75 hp (1.31 kW)
High Fan Speed 1750 rpm
Low Fan Speed 1150 rpm
High Speed Current Draw 3.8 amps
Low Speed Current Draw 2.6 amps
S-700 Evaporator Fan Motor:
Low Speed Power Rating 0.60 hp (0.45 kW)
High Speed Power Rating 1.20 hp (0.90 kW)
High Fan Speed 1200 rpm
Low Fan Speed 750 rpm
High Speed Current Draw 3.5 amps
Low Speed Current Draw 2.0 amps
Condenser Fan Motor: (each)
Power Rating 0.50 hp (0.37 kW)
Fan Speed 1750 rpm
Current Draw 1.8 amps (per motor)

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Electrical Standby (Smart Power Units Only)

NOTE: A transformer is used to convert 460 Vac to 230 Vac for the condenser and evaporator fan motors
in units configured to use electric standby input voltage of 460 Vac.

Electric Motor and Overload Relay

Voltage/Phase/Frequency Horsepower Kilowatts rpm Full Load Overload Relay
(amps) Setting (amps)
230/3/60 12.0 9.0 1760 31.2 34
460/3/60 12.0 9.0 1760 15.6 20
460/3/60 19.0 14.2 3500 21.7 32

Electric Heater Strips

Number 3
Watts 1000 watts (each)
Resistance 48 ohms (each)
Overload Relay Setting 6 amps

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Standby Power Cord Requirements

Supply Circuit Breaker: 12 HP Motor 230/3/60 70 amps
12 HP Motor 460/3/60 40 amps
19 HP Motor 460/3/60 60 amps
Extension Cord Size: 12 HP Motor 230/3/60 8 AWG Power Cable, up to 50-foot length
12 HP Motor 230/3/60 6 AWG Power Cable, 75-foot length
12 HP Motor 460/3/60 10 AWG Power Cable, up to 75-foot length
19 HP Motor 460/3/60 8 AWG, Power Cable, up to 75-foot length

Electric Fuel Heater (Optional)

Electric Fuel Heater: Resistance 0.9 to 1.1 ohms
Current Draw at 12.5 Vdc 11.4 to 13.9 amps
Internal Thermostat Minimum Closing Temp. 30 F (-1 C)
Internal Thermostat Maximum Opening Temp. 75 F (24 C)
2FH/2HP Fuse 20 amps

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Warranty
Terms of the Thermo King Warranty are available on request.
Please reference document TK 50046 for the Thermo King
Trailer Unit Warranty.
See the “EPA Emission Control System Warranty Statement”
chapter earlier in this manual for the EPA Emission Control
System Warranty.

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Glossary
This glossary is published for informational purposes only and box temperature: The temperature within a
the information being furnished herein should not be temperature-controlled compartment.
considered as all-inclusive or meant to cover all contingencies.
Btu (british thermal unit): The quantity of heat required to
NOTE: Additional terms not found in the glossary may be raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree
located in the index section of this manual. Fahrenheit. 1 Btu = 252 calories.
accumulator: A device located in the suction line to collect bulkhead: 1) return air bulkhead. A metal or plastic “wall”
liquid refrigerant and meter it safety back to the compressor as placed at the front of the box to prevent loading of product
gas. tightly against the Thermo King unit. (Loading too close to the
unit restricts air flow and system efficiency.) 2) bulkhead
ambient air temperature: Temperature of the air
divider. A thick, insulated “wall” used to separate
surrounding an object.
compartments of a multi-temperature truck or trailer.
amp: Abbreviation for ampere. The basic measuring unit of
calorie: The amount of heat required to raise temperature of
electrical current.
one gram of water one degree Celsius. 1 calorie = 0.004 Btu.
bar: A metric unit of pressure. 1 bar = 100 kPa = 14.5 psi.
Celsius: The metric unit of temperature measurement. The
Battery Sentry: Part of the CYCLE-SENTRY system. The preferred alternate to the term centigrade. Abbreviated “C.”
Battery Sentry module monitors alternator charge rate and will
centigrade. See Celsius.
keep the unit running until the battery is adequately charged.

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CFC: Chlorofluorocarbon. A chlorine-based refrigerant condenser: An arrangement of tubing in which the

consisting of chlorine, fluorine and carbon. Example: R12. In vaporized and compressed refrigerant is liquefied as heat is
many countries it is illegal to release this type of refrigerant to removed.
the atmosphere because chlorine damages the earth’s
cycles per second: See Hertz.
atmosphere. CFC refrigerants are not used in modern Thermo
King units. damper door: A door on the evaporator section that closes
during defrost to prevent hot air from entering the refrigerated
circuit breaker: A thermal device that automatically
cargo compartment.
interrupts an electrical circuit when the current in the circuit
exceeds the predetermined amperage rating of the breaker. See data logger: An electronic device that monitors and stores
amp. unit operating and temperature data for later review. Examples:
DMS, DAS, DRS and AccuTrac.
coil: A cooling or heating element made of pipe or tube,
formed into a helical or serpentine shape, that may be equipped DE: Dual Evaporator. A multi-temp host unit with two
with thin metal fins to aid heat transfer. evaporators capable of refrigerating two separate, longitudinal
compartments.
cold curtains: Flexible vinyl curtains used to reduce air
exchange between the refrigerated compartment and the defrost: The removal of accumulated ice from an evaporator
outside during door openings. coil. Periodic defrost is necessary when the evaporator coil is
operating below freezing. Defrost is required more frequently
compound gauge: A gauge calibrated in psig (or kPa) to
when the air passing through the evaporator has a high
measure pressure, and in inches of mercury (Kg/cm2) to
moisture content.
measure vacuum.
defrost termination switch: A component that terminates
compressor: The refrigeration component that compresses
defrost operation at a specific temperature.
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defrost timer: A solid state module that initiates defrost at F: See Fahrenheit.
selected intervals. Also establishes a maximum defrost
Fahrenheit: A unit of temperature measurement used in the
duration if normal circuits malfunction.
United States. Abbreviated “F.”
dehydrator: A device used to remove moisture from
freeze up: 1) Failure of a refrigeration system to operate
refrigerant. Also called a drier.
normally due to moisture in the refrigerant and the formation
discharge air temperature: The temperature of air leaving of ice at the expansion valve. The expansion valve may be
the evaporator. frozen shut or open, causing improper unit operation in either
case. 2) The formation of a solid ice mass over the evaporator
drier: See dehydrator.
coil reducing air flow.
ERC: Extended Remote Unit Control. (Door switches) An
fuse: An electrical safety device (typically a cartridge)
option on Thermo King multi-temperature units to improve
inserted into an electrical circuit. It contains material that will
temperature control when doors are opened during delivery.
melt or break when the current is increased beyond a specific
When a compartment door is opened, the refrigeration unit for
value. When this occurs, the circuit is opened and electrical
that compartment may be forced to NULL, defrost, or some
current flow is stopped.
other mode. Opening a compartment door may also affect the
operating mode of other compartments. ERC systems are fusible link: An electrical safety device (typically a short
connected in a variety of ways to meet customer needs. piece of wire) inserted into an electrical circuit. The wire melts
or breaks when the current is increased beyond a specific
ETV (Electronic Throttling Valve) : A device used with a
value. When this occurs, the circuit is opened and electrical
microprocessor to precisely control the refrigeration system.
current flow is stopped.
evaporator: The part of the refrigeration system that absorbs
heat during the cooling cycle.

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HCFC: Hydrochlorofluorocarbon. A chlorine-based invertible: A multi-temperature truck or trailer unit designed

refrigerant containing hydrogen, chlorine, fluorine and carbon. to allow the placement of deep-frozen cargo in any
Example: R22. Because chlorine damages the earth’s compartment. See Multi-Temp.
atmosphere, in many countries, it is illegal to release this type
kPa: Kilopascals. A metric unit of pressure. 1 kPa = 0.01 bar =
of refrigerant to the atmosphere. HCFC refrigerants are not
0.145 psi.
used in modern Thermo King units.
load: 1) The product being refrigerated and transported.
Hertz: A unit of frequency equal to one cycle per second.
2) The amount of heat being removed by the refrigeration
Abbreviated “Hz.”
system. (For example, a compressor is under a heavy heat load
HFC: A refrigerant consisting of hydrogen, fluorine and when expected to cool a very warm box.)
carbon. Examples: R134a and 404A. HFC refrigerants contain
LPCO (Low Pressure Cut Out Switch): A
no chlorine and are, therefore, considered “safe” for the
pressure-operated switch that opens to stop unit operation
environment.
when suction pressure reaches a predetermined minimum.
high pressure relief valve: A safety valve on the
modulation: An optional system that reduces load (product)
refrigeration system that allows refrigerant to escape from the
dehydration and avoids “top freeze.”
system if pressure exceeds a predetermined value.
movable bulkhead: A thick, insulated, portable wall-like
hp (horsepower): A unit of power equivalent to 746 watts
device used to compartmentalize a temperature-controlled
or 550 foot-pounds per second.
truck or trailer. See bulkhead.
HPCO (High Pressure Cut Out Switch): A
Multi-Temp: A Thermo King truck or trailer unit capable of
pressure-operated switch that opens to stop unit operation
maintaining different set-points in multiple compartments.
when discharge pressure reaches a predetermined maximum.

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no. 1 diesel fuel: A grade of diesel fuel formulated to receiver tank: A refrigerant storage device included in
prevent “jelling” in low ambient temperatures. nearly all Thermo King units.
no. 2 diesel fuel: A grade of diesel fuel formulated for refrigerant: The medium of heat transfer in a refrigeration
moderate to warm ambient temperatures. system which absorbs heat by evaporating at a low temperature
and releases heat by condensing at a higher temperature.
ohm: An electrical unit measuring the amount of resistance
(opposition to the current flow) in an electrical circuit. refrigerant oil: A special oil used to lubricate compressors in
refrigeration systems.
pre-cooling: 1) To cool down an empty box
(temperature-controlled area) to the desired load temperature remote evaporator: A separate evaporator unit located in a
prior to loading. 2) To cool cargo to a desired temperature second or third compartment of a multi-temperature truck or
before loading. trailer unit.
pre-heat: The heating of diesel engine glow plugs prior to return air bulkhead: A structure (metal or plastic) mounted
start-up. Some engines use an intake manifold heater rather in the front of a trailer and designed to prevent restriction of
than glow plugs. return air flow to the Thermo King unit due to improper
loading. See bulkhead.
pre-trip inspection: Checking the operation of a
refrigeration system before loading. return air temperature: The temperature of the air
returning to the evaporator. See box temperature.
psi: Pounds per square inch. A unit of pressure.
1 psi = 0.069 bar = 6.89 kPa. rpm: Revolutions per minute.
psig: Pounds per Square Inch Gauge. Pressure in pounds per setpoint: The temperature selected on a thermostat or
square inch as displayed by a gauge calibrated to zero when microprocessor controller. This is normally the desired box
open to the atmosphere. temperature.

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short cycling: When a refrigeration unit cycles between the

heat and cool modes more often than normal.
sight glass: A system component that permits visual
inspection of oil or refrigerant level and condition.
thermostat: A device that controls unit modes of operation to
maintain a selected box temperature.
top freeze: When the top portion of perishable cargo is
damaged by freezing temperatures discharged from the
refrigeration unit. This may occur near the front of the box
when product is placed too close to the cold, discharge air flow.
Vac (volts alternating current): An electric current that
reverses direction at regularly recurring intervals.
Vdc (volts direct current): An electric current that flows in
one direction only and is constant in value.
volts: The basic measuring unit of electrical potential.
watt: The basic measuring unit of electrical power.

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Maintenance Inspection Schedule

Pretrip Every Every Annual/ Inspect/Service These Items

1,500 3,000 4,500
Hours Hours* Hours
Microprocessor
• Run Pretrip Test
Engine
• Check fuel supply.
• Check engine oil level.
• • • • Inspect belts for condition and proper tension.
• • • • Check engine oil pressure hot, on high speed (should display “OK”).
• • • • Listen for unusual noises, vibrations, etc.
• • • • Check engine coolant level and antifreeze protection (-30 F [-40 C]).
*3,000 hours or two years, whichever occurs first.

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 Maintenance Inspection Schedule

Pretrip Every Every Annual/ Inspect/Service These Items

1,500 3,000 4,500
Hours Hours* Hours
• • • Drain water from fuel tank and check vent.
• • • Inspect/clean electric fuel pump filter.
• • • Check condition of drive coupling bushings per Service Bulletin T&T 171.
• Check engine mounts for wear.
• Replace EMI 3000 air cleaner element (see “EMI 3000” on page 24) at
3,000 hours or two years (whichever occurs first).
• Replace EMI 3000 fuel filter/water separator.
• Change engine oil and oil filter (hot). Requires oil with API Rating CJ-4 or
better.
• Inspect/clean EGR system. Cleaning the valve and piping is
recommended. Cleaning the cooler is required for emissions compliance.
• Adjust engine valve clearance.
*3,000 hours or two years, whichever occurs first.

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Maintenance Inspection Schedule

Pretrip Every Every Annual/ Inspect/Service These Items

1,500 3,000 4,500
Hours Hours* Hours
— Change ELC (red) engine coolant every 5 years or 12,000 hours. Units
equipped with ELC have an ELC nameplate on the expansion tank (see
page 23).
Electrical
• • • Inspect battery terminals and electrolyte level.
• • • Inspect wire harness for damaged wires or connections.
• Inspect AC generator and alternator wire connections for tightness.
• Inspect electric motors.
• Inspect and if required re-torque all electrical connections on the
contactors in the Fan Control Box to 15 in-lb (1.7 N•m).
• Inspect and if required re-torque all electrical connections on the
contactors in the High Voltage Box in Smart Power units.
*3,000 hours or two years, whichever occurs first.

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 Maintenance Inspection Schedule

Pretrip Every Every Annual/ Inspect/Service These Items

1,500 3,000 4,500
Hours Hours* Hours
Refrigeration
• • • • Check refrigerant level.
• • • Check for proper suction pressure.
• • • Check compressor oil level and condition.
• Check compressor efficiency and pump down refrigeration system.
• Empty oil collection container mounted on compressor.
— Replace dehydrator and check discharge and suction pressure every two
(2) years.
*3,000 hours or two years, whichever occurs first.

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Maintenance Inspection Schedule

Pretrip Every Every Annual/ Inspect/Service These Items

1,500 3,000 4,500
Hours Hours* Hours
Structural
• • • • Visually inspect unit for fluid leaks.
• • • • Visually inspect unit for damaged, loose or broken parts (includes air
ducts and bulkheads).
• • • Inspect idlers for bearing wear (noise).
• • • Clean entire unit including condenser and evaporator coils and defrost
drains.
• • • Check all unit and fuel tank mounting bolts, brackets, lines, hoses, etc.
*3,000 hours or two years, whichever occurs first.

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Serial Number Locations
Unit: Nameplates on the frame near the battery and on the
roadside of the evaporator.
Engine: See the engine identification plate located on the
engine valve cover.
Compressor: Stamped between the cylinders on the front
end above the oil pump.

Figure 1: Compressor Serial Number Location

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Figure 2: Engine Serial Number Location Figure 3: Unit Serial Number Plate Locations (inside
unit)

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 Serial Number Locations

1 2

3
4

ARA793

1. Unit Serial Number

2. Bill of Material Number
3. Unit Model
4. Unit ID
Figure 4: Unit Serial Number Plate

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Emergency Cold Line
The answering service at the factory will assist you in reaching
a dealer to get the help you need. The Cold Line is answered 24
hours a day by personnel who will do their best to get you
quick service at an authorized Thermo King Dealer.

AMA1585

If you can’t get your rig rolling, and you have tried the Thermo
King North American Service Directory (available from any
Thermo King dealer) to reach a dealer without success, then
call the Toll Free Emergency Cold Line Number
(888) 887-2202.

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 Recover Refrigerant
At Thermo King, we recognize the need to preserve the environment
and limit the potential harm to the ozone layer that can result from
allowing refrigerant to escape into the atmosphere.

We strictly adhere to a policy that promotes the recovery and limits

the loss of refrigerant into the atmosphere.

In addition, service personnel must be aware of Federal regulations

concerning the use of refrigerants and the certification of technicians.
For additional information on regulations and technician certification
programs, contact your local THERMO KING dealer.

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 CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
Diesel exhaust is a chemical known to
the State of California to cause cancer.

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Index
A D
alarm codes 141 data logging 27
corrective action 144 defrost 28
types 141 defrost drain inspection 38
amber status light 35 Defrost key 41, 42, 50, 83
automatic start/stop safety precautions 13 door inspection 38
B E
battery inspection 37 ELC (extended life coolant) 23
belt tension, specifications 178 electrical components, specifications 180
belts inspection 37 electrical control system, specifications 180
C electrical hazards 13
coils inspection 38 electrical inspection 37
compressor oil sight glass 30 electrical standby, specifications 185
control panel 40 electronic throttling valve (ETV) 24
display 40 Emergency Cold Line 202
keys 42 EMI 3000 24
CYCLE-SENTRY engine compartment components 30
start-stop controls 26 engine coolant level 37

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engine oil dipstick 30 J
engine oil level 37 jump starting 170
engine, specifications 174 L
enroute inspections 138 loading procedures
ETV (electronic throttling valve) 24 enroute inspections 138
extended life coolant (ELC) 23 post-loading inspection 137
F pre-loading inspection 135
first aid for refrigerant 15 low oil level switch 31
first aid for refrigerant oil 15 low oil pressure switch 31
FreshSet 28 M
front doors maintenance inspection schedule 194
opening 29 manual pretrip inspection 37
fuel level 37 microprocessor On/Off switch 40
fuses 31 Mode key 42
H O
high pressure cutout switch 31 Off key 41, 42, 50
high pressure relief valve 31 On key 41, 42, 50
HMI control panel 40 OptiSet Plus 28
I overload relay 31
introduction 8

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P refrigerant 13
post-loading inspection 137 refrigerant oil 15
preheat buzzer 31 Serial Number Locations 199
pre-loading inspection 135 smart FETs 31
pretrip inspection, manual 37 SMART REEFER 2 (SR-2) Controller 25, 39
protection devices 30 soft keys 42
R specifications
rear remote control panel 120 electric fuel heater 186
receiver tank sight glass 30 SR-2 Controller 25, 39
refrigerant oil safety 15 status light, remote 34
refrigerant safety 13 structural inspection 37
refrigeration system, specifications 179 U
remote status light 34 unit description 19
S W
safety precautions 12 warranty 187
automatic start/stop operation 13
electrical hazards 13
first aid for refrigerant 15
first aid for refrigerant oil 15
general safety practices 12

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