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Envirotainer RKN e1 Container
Operations Manual
This manual is valid for:
RKN container,
P/N 120007R-()
Doc No. MO-RKN-3009
Version 2.2: 2017-08-31
www.envirotainer.com

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  • Page 1 Envirotainer RKN e1 Container Operations Manual This manual is valid for: RKN container, P/N 120007R-() Doc No. MO-RKN-3009 Version 2.2: 2017-08-31 www.envirotainer.com...
  • Page 2 • Updated images in chapter 6.11 Long-Time Storage (not in shipment). • Removed informations about “operations centers” and added reference to Envirotainer website. • Adjusted image of Type 2 Control unit in chapter 7.2 Control Unit Operation — Type 2.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Operations Manual Envirotainer RKN e1 Container TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION.......................... 1 Scope Of The Manual .......................1 Safety Instructions........................1 The Container ..........................1 Control Unit..........................2 Charging Unit ...........................3 LIMITS, AMBIENT CONDITIONS..................... 4 Pre-Conditioning Of Cargo ......................4 Minimum Operating Time - Fully Charged Container ..............4 Exposure To Extreme Heat;...
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS Operations Manual Envirotainer RKN e1 Container GENERAL CONTAINER HANDLING GUIDELINES............13 Forklift Requirements......................13 Roller beds ..........................13 Ambient Conditions ........................13 Shipment Duration........................13 Wrapping ..........................13 Ground Transport Precautions....................14 Aircraft Transport Precautions ....................14 Unloading ..........................14 6.8.1 After Unloading: ......................14 Storage ..........................14 6.10...
  • Page 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS Operations Manual Envirotainer RKN e1 Container 7.2.2 Setting Temperature ....................24 7.2.3 Checking Operation Mode ..................24 7.2.4 Battery Level Check ....................25 7.2.5 Functional Test......................25 7.2.6 Calibration Sticker .....................26 7.2.7 Seal Control Unit And Info Button ................26 OPERATION MODES, INFOS, ALERTS AND ALARMS ........... 28 Operation Modes........................28...
  • Page 6 10.2 Batteries Do Not Charge ......................36 10.3 Alert ............................37 10.3.1 “Temperature Too Warm” ...................37 10.3.2 “Temperature Too Cold” .....................38 10.3.3 “Ambient Temperature Out Of Specification”..............39 10.3.4 If An Adapter Is Lost ....................39 11. RKN E1 CONTAINER CHECK LIST ..................40...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    (refer to Fig. 1 ). The refrigerating system is controlled by a control unit and powered by internal, rechargeable batteries. • The RKN e1 is a forkliftable LD-3 air cargo container designed to hold one (1) US-pallet 1220 x 1016 mm (48 x 40") or one (1) EURO-pallet 1200 x 800 mm (47.3 x 31.5") of cargo.

  • Page 8: Control Unit

    1. INTRODUCTION Operations Manual Envirotainer RKN e1 Container CONTROL UNIT • The control unit is the user interface for starting the container, setting the temperature, reading the actual air temperature inside the cargo space and other information. • The control unit also has charging, alert and alarm indicators.

  • Page 9: Charging Unit

    1. INTRODUCTION Operations Manual Envirotainer RKN e1 Container CHARGING UNIT • The charging unit is the user interface for charging the internal batteries of the container. • The charging unit contains a charging cable and adapters for different countries. • The charging unit is located on the left side of the doors (Fig. 1 ).

  • Page 10: Limits, Ambient Conditions

    2. LIMITS, AMBIENT CONDITIONS Operations Manual Envirotainer RKN e1 Container LIMITS, AMBIENT CONDITIONS • The container is designed to maintain the temperature of the cargo shipped by cooling or heating the air inside the container. The following conditions must apply for the container to work properly: PRE-CONDITIONING OF CARGO •...

  • Page 11: Charging

    3. CHARGING Operations Manual Envirotainer RKN e1 Container CHARGING WARNING • Charging must not take place inside an airplane! • Do not charge the container outdoors or in a damp, moist environments because of the risk for electric shocks. • Caution should be exercised when the container is moved and the electrical cable is fully extended.

  • Page 12: Charging Procedure

    Follow step 4-5 if an adapter is to be used. Otherwise continue from step 6. Fig. 2 Pick the appropriate type of adapter (Fig. 2 ) from the adapter case. There are also additional adapters that can be ordered separately from Envirotainer. Refer to chapter 3.2 Additional Charging Adapters. (PROCEED ON NEXT PAGE!) Doc No.
  • Page 13 3. CHARGING Operations Manual Envirotainer RKN e1 Container Connect the adapter to the charging cable (Fig. 3 ). Fig. 3 Connect the adapter / blue CEE industry plug to the power supply. The charge indicator (blue light) on the control unit starts flashing to highlight that charging is in progress.

  • Page 14: Additional Charging Adapters

    Operations Manual Envirotainer RKN e1 Container ADDITIONAL CHARGING ADAPTERS Beside the adapters for different countries included within the charging unit; the following additional adapters can be ordered separately from Envirotainer. 15A, 3 pins P/N 807W British Standard 546 15A, 250V...

  • Page 15: Pre-Conditioning

    To avoid the risk of temperature deviations, the cargo must be properly pre-conditioned to the container set temperature. Cargo temperature recording • If records must be kept of product temperature, Envirotainer strongly recommends that temperature recorders are placed as close to the product as possible, preferably in the box, otherwise between the boxes.

  • Page 16: Container Pre-Conditioning

    4. PRE-CONDITIONING Operations Manual Envirotainer RKN e1 Container CONTAINER PRE-CONDITIONING Prior to pre-conditioning, a functional test of the container should be performed. Refer to chapter 7. Control Unit Operation — Type 1 and Type 2. There are two recommended practices for container pre-conditioning: 4.2.1...

  • Page 17: General Cargo Loading Guidelines

    5. GENERAL CARGO LOADING GUIDELINES Operations Manual Envirotainer RKN e1 Container GENERAL CARGO LOADING GUIDELINES Fig. 4 NOTE: • Use the door straps (Right illustration in Fig. 4 ) to hold the doors open when loading. • Load the cargo on a pallet.

  • Page 18: Cargo Loading

    5. GENERAL CARGO LOADING GUIDELINES Operations Manual Envirotainer RKN e1 Container CARGO LOADING The recommended procedure is: Switch on the container (if pre-conditioned without container operating) and ensure container set temperature is correct and container is pre-conditioned to the required cargo temperature.

  • Page 19: General Container Handling Guidelines

    6. GENERAL CONTAINER HANDLING Operations Manual Envirotainer RKN e1 Container GUIDELINES GENERAL CONTAINER HANDLING GUIDELINES FORKLIFT REQUIREMENTS • The container should be lifted using forklifts when empty and loaded. NOTE: • The container can only be forklifted from the door side and the rear side.

  • Page 20: Ground Transport Precautions

    Switch off the container by pressing and holding down for about 3 seconds. STORAGE It is recommended that the RKN e1 container be stored on flat ground. The storage temperature should be between -40°C and +50°C (-40°F and +122°F). IMPORTANT No container, cargo or other must be stored on top of a RKN e1.

  • Page 21: Long-Time Storage (Not In Shipment)

    6. GENERAL CONTAINER HANDLING Operations Manual Envirotainer RKN e1 Container GUIDELINES 6.11 LONG-TIME STORAGE (NOT IN SHIPMENT) When the container is to be stored for more than seven days, the battery switch must be switched off. The recommended procedure is: Open the cover of the charging unit.
  • Page 22 6. GENERAL CONTAINER HANDLING Operations Manual Envirotainer RKN e1 Container GUIDELINES Turn the battery switch to "STOP" (Fig. 8 ). When switching on main switch; turn switch to "START". (the switch then automatically turns to 1 (one). Fig. 8 Re-install the adapter case.

  • Page 23: Control Unit Operation - Type 1 And Type 2

    7. CONTROL UNIT OPERATION — TYPE 1 AND Operations Manual Envirotainer RKN e1 Container TYPE 2 CONTROL UNIT OPERATION — TYPE 1 AND TYPE 2 CONTROL UNIT OPERATION — TYPE 1 7.1.1 START THE CONTROL UNIT Press NOTE: During the start-up of the refrigerating system the three indicators are lit for about ten seconds to check the function of the indicators.
  • Page 24 7. CONTROL UNIT OPERATION — TYPE 1 AND Operations Manual Envirotainer RKN e1 Container TYPE 2 Fig. 9 Ensure the indicators are switched off and the default mode is visible on the display (Fig. 9 ). • The default mode toggles between showing "Temp X.X°C Set temp X.X°C", "Battery status: XX% remaining"...

  • Page 25: Setting Temperature

    7. CONTROL UNIT OPERATION — TYPE 1 AND Operations Manual Envirotainer RKN e1 Container TYPE 2 7.1.2 SETTING TEMPERATURE To change between Celsius and Fahrenheit: • Press to enter the main menu; the display shows "Battery status". • Use to step to "Change to °F" or "Change to °C" (depending on current setting).

  • Page 26: Functional Test

    7. CONTROL UNIT OPERATION — TYPE 1 AND Operations Manual Envirotainer RKN e1 Container TYPE 2 7.1.5 FUNCTIONAL TEST Disconnect the container from power supply (if connected). Set temperature to +5°C (+41°F). Check for air Fig. 12 Check for air discharge from air guide in the ceiling (Fig. 12 ).

  • Page 27: Calibration Sticker

    (Fig. 15 ). Example: if a container was calibrated in October 2014 it must be re-calibrated before the start of October in 2015. Please contact the Envirotainer Customer Care team for advice, if calibration is not performed: customercare@envirotainer.com 7.1.7 SEAL CONTROL UNIT •...
  • Page 28 7. CONTROL UNIT OPERATION — TYPE 1 AND Operations Manual Envirotainer RKN e1 Container TYPE 2 • Use a seal with a cross section of at least 2 mm (0.08"). Fig. 15 Doc No. MO-RKN-3009 Version 2.2: 2017-08-31 22 (42)

  • Page 29: Control Unit Operation - Type 2

    7. CONTROL UNIT OPERATION — TYPE 1 AND Operations Manual Envirotainer RKN e1 Container TYPE 2 CONTROL UNIT OPERATION — TYPE 2 7.2.1 START THE CONTROL UNIT Press NOTE: During the start-up of the refrigerating system the four indicators are lit for about one second to check the function of the indicators.

  • Page 30: Setting Temperature

    7. CONTROL UNIT OPERATION — TYPE 1 AND Operations Manual Envirotainer RKN e1 Container TYPE 2 7.2.2 SETTING TEMPERATURE The recommended procedure is: To change between Celsius and Fahrenheit: • Press to enter the main menu; the display shows ”TEMP MENU“.

  • Page 31: Battery Level Check

    7. CONTROL UNIT OPERATION — TYPE 1 AND Operations Manual Envirotainer RKN e1 Container TYPE 2 7.2.4 BATTERY LEVEL CHECK • The battery level is shown in the default mode. • The battery percentage figure is continuously updated according to battery status.

  • Page 32: Calibration Sticker

    (Fig. 20 ). Example: if a container was calibrated in October 2016 it must be re-calibrated before the start of October 2017. Please contact the Envirotainer Customer Care team for advice, if calibration is not performed: customercare@envirotainer.com 7.2.7 SEAL CONTROL UNIT AND INFO BUTTON •...
  • Page 33 7. CONTROL UNIT OPERATION — TYPE 1 AND Operations Manual Envirotainer RKN e1 Container TYPE 2 After the control unit has been sealed it is still possible to view information on the display using the info button. The recommended procedure is: Press the Info button (Fig.

  • Page 34: Operation Modes, Infos, Alerts And Alarms

    8. OPERATION MODES, INFOS, ALERTS AND Operations Manual Envirotainer RKN e1 Container ALARMS OPERATION MODES, INFOS, ALERTS AND ALARMS OPERATION MODES The following operation modes exist: 8.1.1 COOLING POWERSTEP X • The container uses four different power steps for cooling, 1-4, depending on the required cooling performance.

  • Page 35: Infos

    8. OPERATION MODES, INFOS, ALERTS AND Operations Manual Envirotainer RKN e1 Container ALARMS INFOS 8.2.1 "INFO, PRECONDITIONING" Fig. 21 REASON: • Inside temperature is outside the set tolerance at start (0 to 10°C ± 3°C and 10,1 to 20°C ±5°C).

  • Page 36: Alerts

    8. OPERATION MODES, INFOS, ALERTS AND Operations Manual Envirotainer RKN e1 Container ALARMS ALERTS 8.3.1 "BATTERIES AT 30% CHARGE LEVEL" REASON: • The battery capacity is below 30%. ACTION: • Check the battery level immediately to ensure that there is sufficient battery power for the remainder of the shipment.

  • Page 37: Inside Temp Out Of Spec

    8. OPERATION MODES, INFOS, ALERTS AND Operations Manual Envirotainer RKN e1 Container ALARMS 8.3.4 "INSIDE TEMP OUT OF SPEC" REASON: • The temperature of the air inside the cargo space is outside the following alert limits depending on container set temperature: •...

  • Page 38: Alarms

    8. OPERATION MODES, INFOS, ALERTS AND Operations Manual Envirotainer RKN e1 Container ALARMS ALARMS • "MRU-FAILURE 0" • "MRU-FAILURE 1" • "MRU-FAILURE 2" • "MRU-FAILURE 4" • "MRU-FAILURE 5" • "MRU-FAILURE 6" Fig. 28 • "MRU-FAILURE 7" • "MRU-FAILURE 8"...

  • Page 39: Technical Specification

    9. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Operations Manual Envirotainer RKN e1 Container TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION REFRIGERATING SYSTEM Thermostat-controlled air conditioning system with compressor cooling and electrical heating. Powered by rechargeable batteries. Recharging power supply 100-240 V AC, 50-60 Hz 1850 W Maximum power consumption during...

  • Page 40: External Dimensions

    9. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Operations Manual Envirotainer RKN e1 Container EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS Fig. 29 LOADING SPACE Fig. 30 Doc No. MO-RKN-3009 Version 2.2: 2017-08-31 34 (42)

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    10. TROUBLESHOOTING Operations Manual Envirotainer RKN e1 Container TROUBLESHOOTING 10.1 NO DISPLAY Fig. 31 Doc No. MO-RKN-3009 Version 2.2: 2017-08-31 35 (42)

  • Page 42: Batteries Do Not Charge

    10. TROUBLESHOOTING Operations Manual Envirotainer RKN e1 Container 10.2 BATTERIES DO NOT CHARGE Fig. 32 Doc No. MO-RKN-3009 Version 2.2: 2017-08-31 36 (42)

  • Page 43: Alert

    10. TROUBLESHOOTING Operations Manual Envirotainer RKN e1 Container 10.3 ALERT 10.3.1 “TEMPERATURE TOO WARM” Fig. 33 Doc No. MO-RKN-3009 Version 2.2: 2017-08-31 37 (42)

  • Page 44: Temperature Too Cold

    10. TROUBLESHOOTING Operations Manual Envirotainer RKN e1 Container 10.3.2 “TEMPERATURE TOO COLD” Fig. 34 Doc No. MO-RKN-3009 Version 2.2: 2017-08-31 38 (42)

  • Page 45: Ambient Temperature Out Of Specification

    10. TROUBLESHOOTING Operations Manual Envirotainer RKN e1 Container 10.3.3 “AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OUT OF SPECIFICATION” Fig. 35 10.3.4 IF AN ADAPTER IS LOST Fig. 36 Doc No. MO-RKN-3009 Version 2.2: 2017-08-31 39 (42)

  • Page 46: Rkn E1 Container Check List

    11. RKN E1 CONTAINER CHECK LIST Operations Manual Envirotainer RKN e1 Container RKN E1 CONTAINER CHECK LIST For Refrigerated and Controlled Room Temperature Products □ Start the container by pressing without the container being connected to the electrical outlet. The indicators on the display unit are lit to test functionality. If the container does not start, ensure the container battery switch is on.
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