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Vector 8500
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Trailer and Rail Refrigeration Units
62-11646-00
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  • Page 1 Operator’s Manual Vector 8500 Trailer and Rail Refrigeration Units 62-11646-00 Rev D...
  • Page 3 OPERATOR’S MANUAL For The VECTOR 8500 Single-Temp Trailer and Rail Refrigeration Units © 2015 Carrier Corporation Printed in U. S. A. November 2015 ●...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ........1 Unit Identification .

  • Page 7: Introduction

    NTRODUCTION This guide has been prepared for the operator of a Carrier Transicold Vector™ 8500 Trailer or Rail refrigeration unit with the APX™ Control System. It contains basic instructions for the daily operation of the refrigeration unit as well as safety information, troubleshooting tips, and other information that will help you to deliver the load in the best possible condition.

  • Page 8: Unit Identification

    If a concern arises, please refer to the information on this decal, and make a note of the model and serial number before calling for assistance. This information will be needed when you contact an authorized Carrier Transicold Dealer so that they may properly assist you.

  • Page 9: Safety

    This Carrier Transicold refrigeration unit has been designed with the safety of the operator in mind. During normal operation, all moving parts are fully enclosed to help prevent injury. During any inspection or servicing with the doors open you may be exposed to moving parts;...
  • Page 10 For this reason (and because of legislation regarding the handling of refrigerants) we recommend that you contact your nearest Carrier Transicold authorized repair facility whenever service of the refrigerant system is required.
  • Page 11 AFETY ONTINUED Standby Electric Power Be aware of HIGH VOLTAGE supplied at the power plug. Even with the unit off, power is present from the plug to the inside of the control box. Disconnect the high voltage source when performing service or maintenance procedures and lockout/tagout the receptacle in accordance with your company procedures.

  • Page 12: Display

    ISPLAY 1. MENU Key 2. DEFROST Key 3. START/STOP - CONTINUOUS Key 4. Alarm LED 5. ALARM Key 6. “=” (Select) Key 7. Arrow Keys, ▲ and ▼ 8. START/RUN-OFF Switch 9. Soft Keys 10. USB Interface Port (Cover) 11. Display 62-11646...

  • Page 13: Display Screens

    ISPLAY CREENS Default Screen Status Bar START/STOP DIESEL COOL Setpoint .3 34 Box Temperature BOX TEMPERATURE SETPOINT M e s s a g e STATUS OK Center Typical Menu Screen START/STOP DIESEL COOL O p e r a t o r Viewing Menu Soft Key M e s s a g e Selections...

  • Page 14: Starting Unit

    TARTING START/STOP DIESEL COOL .3 34 BOX TEMPERATURE F SETPOINT STATUS OK WARNING Under no circumstances should ether or any other starting aids be used to start the engine. WARNING Be aware of HIGH VOLTAGE supplied at the power plug or from the generator.
  • Page 15 9 seconds, up to five times. 2. The system will display the Carrier Transicold logo, display the default screen, present language selection and the hour meter readings (if configured to do so) along with a test flash of the alarm light.

  • Page 16: Inspect Mode

    NSPECT Inspect mode provides an additional layer of safety for operators and technicians. Inspect mode should be used during all pretrip inspections of the unit. Inspect mode is a user activated feature that forces the unit to shutdown and remain in shutdown regardless of operating state. After unit inspection, Inspect mode must be manually disabled, at which point the unit will resume standard operation.
  • Page 17 NSPECT ONTINUED While the unit is in Inspect mode the ALARM light will flash, and the display will indicate that unit operation, including temperature control, has been disabled. Exit Inspect Mode: 1. While the unit is in Inspect mode, the EXIT soft key will be available, all other keys and functions will be locked out.

  • Page 18: Switching Operating State

    WITCHING PERATING TATE OPERATING STATE If DIESEL is displayed, the unit is in Engine Operation START/STOP DIESEL COOL .3 34 BOX TEMPERATURE SETPOINT STATUS OK WARNING Do not connect power plug to any electrical outlet without checking it meets the 460/3/60 and 30 Amp electrical requirements of the unit.
  • Page 19 WITCHING PERATING TATE ONTINUED For safe, reliable operation in Electric Operation, it is important to consider the following guidelines: • NEVER connect the unit to a high voltage power source unless the START/RUN - OFF switch is in the OFF position. •...
  • Page 20 WITCHING PERATING TATE ONTINUED ELECTRIC TO ENGINE 1. Press and release the MENU key until the STANDBY soft key is displayed. START/STOP ELECTRIC START/STOP DIESEL .3 34 .3 34 BOX TEMPERATURE SETPOINT BOX TEMPERATURE SETPOINT LANGUAGE DATA STANDBY DIESEL EXIT STANDBY RECORDER 2.

  • Page 21: Intelliset

    ™ NTELLI Products carried or stored in a refrigerated compartment require a multitude of refrigerant unit settings that must be checked and, if required, reset each time a new product is loaded. The APX Control System offers the settings necessary to meet these requirements. IntelliSet is a feature that allows pre-selection and naming of the necessary settings for over 40 different products.
  • Page 22 NTELLI ONTINUED 1. With the system powered up (START/RUN-OFF switch in the START/RUN position) and the default screen displayed, press the “=” key. START/STOP DIESEL COOL Viewing Menu Soft Key Selections Press Menu Key to Scroll INTELLISET PRETRIP HOUR UNIT METERS DATA 2.
  • Page 23 NTELLI ONTINUED INTELLISETS (2 OF 7) INTELLISET OFF BANANA ACTIVE FLOWERS LETTUCE CHEESE BACK EXIT 3. The IntelliSet screen will display with a 15 second timeout and five of the available IntelliSets listed. There may be more than five IntelliSets available.

  • Page 24: Operator Messages

    PERATOR ESSAGES START/STOP DIESEL COOL .3 34 BOX TEMPERATURE SETPOINT STATUS OK “STATUS OK” - This message or other user-defined message will be displayed in the MessageCenter at most times. If a problem develops or the operation has been changed, one of the following messages may be displayed: “CHECK AT NEXT SERVICE INTERVAL”...
  • Page 25 Pressure or High Coolant Temperature alarm has been activated three times in the last two hours and the unit has been locked out. The unit must be brought to a Carrier Transicold Dealer for service. BATTERY VOLTAGE TOO LOW will display when the unit battery voltage is too low to allow the unit to start and run.

  • Page 26: Pretrip

    RETRIP Pretrip is a set of tests run by the system to check unit operation. It is recommended that a Pretrip is run prior to loading the refrigerated compartment. It will indicate a failure if one is detected. START/STOP DIESEL COOL Viewing Menu Soft Key Selections...
  • Page 27 RETRIP ONTINUED 4. If START PRETRIP is selected, Pretrip will begin and the PRETRIP STATUS screen will be displayed. Immediately following Pretrip OR if “View Results of Last Pretrip” is selected the PRETRIP SUMMARY SCREEN will be displayed. PRETRIP STATUS PRETRIP TYPE: COOL - AMBIENT 75 TEST 2 OF 10 - CURRENT TEST CURRENT DRAW - 2 AMPS...
  • Page 28 RETRIP ONTINUED PRETRIP SUMMARY PRETRIP TYPE: COOL - AMBIENT 75 START TIME - (DATE) (TIME) END TIME - (DATE) (TIME) PRETRIP COMPLETE (OR FAIL NOTICE) VIEW TEST BACK EXIT ALARMS RESULTS 8. Press the VIEW ALARMS soft key to move to the Alarm screen (refer Alarm List section) and review any alarms activated during the test.

  • Page 29: Changing Setpoint

    HANGING ETPOINT START/STOP DIESEL COOL .3 34 BOX TEMPERATURE SETPOINT STATUS OK 1. With the system powered up (START/RUN-OFF switch in the START/RUN position) and the default screen displayed (press the BACK or EXIT soft key if required), press the ▲ or ▼ key to bring the displayed setpoint to the desired value.

  • Page 30: Start-Stop / Continuous Operation

    TART ONTINUOUS PERATION Start-Stop is provided to reduce fuel or power consumption by allowing full automatic control of unit shut down and restart by monitoring compartment temperature, battery charge and, when in Engine operation, coolant temperature. The main function of Start-Stop operation is to turn off the refrigeration system near setpoint to provide an efficient temperature control system and to initiate a restart sequence after certain conditions are met.
  • Page 31 TART ONTINUOUS PERATION ONTINUED • The battery is fully charged (as indicated in the MessageCenter by “OK” afte r the voltag e value ) AND charging am ps are less than the Configuration setting. In Electric Operation, if battery condition is the only reason the unit needs to restart, only the battery charger will be energized.

  • Page 32: Data Recorder / Trip Start

    ECORDER TART The Data Recorder records data while the START/RUN - OFF switch is in the START/RUN position. START/STOP DIESEL COOL Viewing Menu Soft Key Selections Press Menu Key to Scroll LANGUAGE DATA EXIT RECORDER 1. With the system powered up (START/RUN-OFF switch in the START/RUN position) press the MENU key until DATA RECORDER is displayed.
  • Page 33 ECORDER TART ONTINUED To Enter a Trip Start: with MARK TRIP START highlighted, press the “=” key. If trip start is acknowledged by the data recorder, “TRIP START ENTERED” will be displayed for 15 seconds and then the display will return to the Data Recorder screen.

  • Page 34: Manual Defrost

    ANUAL EFROST START/STOP DIESEL DEFROST DEFROST SETPOINT DEFROST CYCLE STARTED 1. With the system powered up (START/RUN-OFF switch in the START/RUN position) press the MANUAL DEFROST key. 2. If the conditions for defrost are met, the status bar and the Box Temperature display will change to the word “DEFROST”.
  • Page 35 ANUAL EFROST ONTINUED Defrost may also be initiated automatically at preset intervals by the system defrost timer or by the defrost air switch. The defrost mode terminates when the defrost termination temperature sensor and the supply air temperature sensor both rise higher than 55°F (12.8°C).

  • Page 36: Language Selection

    ANGUAGE ELECTION START/STOP DIESEL COOL Viewing Menu Soft Key Selections Press Menu Key to Scroll DATA LANGUAGE EXIT RECORDER NOTE Language selection may not be available on early software revisions. 1. With the system powered up (START/RUN-OFF switch in the START/RUN position) press the MENU key until LANGUAGE is displayed.

  • Page 37: Unit Data

    START/STOP DIESEL COOL Viewing Menu Soft Key Selections Press Menu Key to Scroll INTELLISET PRETRIP HOUR UNIT METERS DATA 1. With the system powered up (START/RUN-OFF switch in the START/RUN position), press the MENU key until UNIT DATA is displayed. 2.
  • Page 38 ONTINUED 4. The selected sub-menu data will be displayed. For example, the REFRIGERATION SENSORS display may include: REFRIGERATION SENSORS (1 OF 5) AMBIENT AIR TEMP: 75.0 RETURN AIR TEMP: 38.0 SUPPLY AIR TEMP: 37.0 DELTA T: -1.0 DEFROST TERM TEMP: 39.0 BACK EXIT...
  • Page 39 ONTINUED Refer to the following table for additional information on Unit Data. DATA DEFINITION FUEL LEVEL % of fuel in tank. (This is only displayed when an optional fuel level sensor is installed and Configured ON) BATTERY Battery voltage. If “OK” is displayed, this indi- cates battery voltage is sufficient to allow a Start-Stop Off Cycle AMP DRAW...

  • Page 40: Alarm List

    LARM ACTIVE ALARMS (2 OF 3) A00013 HIGH DISCHARGE PRESSURE A00022 LOW SUCTION PRESSURE A00028 CHECK REFRIG SYSTEM BACK CLEAR ALARMS 1. With the system powered up (START/RUN-OFF switch in the START/RUN position) press the ALARM key. 2. If there are active alarms, the alarm number will be displayed preceded by the letter “A”...

  • Page 41: View Hour Meters

    ETERS START/STOP DIESEL COOL Viewing Menu Soft Key Selections Press Menu Key to Scroll INTELLISET PRETRIP HOUR UNIT METERS DATA 1. With the system powered up (START/RUN-OFF switch in the START/RUN position) or in PC mode, press the MENU key until HOUR METERS is dis- played.

  • Page 42: Stopping Unit

    TOPPING START/STOP DIESEL COOL .3 34 BOX TEMPERATURE F SETPOINT STATUS OK SROS To stop the unit, place the START/RUN-OFF switch in the OFF position. The refrigeration system and engine will shut down immediately while the control system completes a shut down sequence, and then the display will go blank. NOTE The system will close the compressor suction modulation valve (CSMV) and evaporator expansion valve (EVXV) before turning off.

  • Page 43: Emergency Bypass Mode

    24 hours, a countdown timer will be shown on the display. This 24 hour window of operation will keep the load safe, and provide enough time to contact the nearest Carrier Transicold Service Center for repair of the unit. START/STOP...

  • Page 44: Pretrip Inspection

    RETRIP NSPECTION The Pretrip Inspection should be performed before picking up any load. This inspection is essential to ensure reliable operation of this unit. These checks take only a few minutes. WARNING Unit may start automatically at any time even if the switch is in the OFF position.
  • Page 45 RETRIP NSPECTION ONTINUED IMMEDIATELY AFTER STARTING ENGINE Visually check fuel lines and filters for leaks Visually check oil lines and filters for leaks Visually check coolant hoses for leaks Visually check exhaust system for leaks Verify correct air flow of condenser fan* * Place a small rag in front of the condenser coil, the rag should hold.

  • Page 46: Product Loading

    RODUCT OADING BEFORE LOADING: • Pre-cool the compartment. This will remove much of the heat from the inside of the compartment (including the walls and insulation) and give the product better protection when it is loaded. • If possible, place unit in a defrost cycle immediately before loading. This will remove moisture accumulated on the evaporator coil.

  • Page 47: Recommended Transport Temperatures

    These are included for reference only and should not be considered preemptive of the setpoint required by the shipper or receiver. More detailed information can be obtained from your Carrier Transicold dealer. Setpoint Range...

  • Page 48: General Troubleshooting

    If, however you are having an issue, the following section may be of assistance. If you do not find the trouble that you have experienced listed, please call your Carrier Transicold dealer for assistance. 62-11646...
  • Page 49 ENERAL ROUBLESHOOTING ONTINUED Engine Operation Unit won’t crank Check alarm list Visually check battery condition Visually check battery connections Check all fuses Unit won’t start Check alarm list Check fuel level Check all fuses Unit won't run Check alarm list Check fuel level Check engine oil level Check all fuses...

  • Page 50: Fuses

    USES Fuses are located in the Power Control Module (PCM) (curbside of the unit) and in the Control Box (roadside of the unit). POWER CONTROL MODULE CONTROL BOX F6 = located at the AutoFresh Air Exchange solenoid harness connector. 62-11646...
  • Page 51 USES ONTINUED WARNING When replacing fuses, lockout/tagout the power plug and the negative battery cable. Fuse Purpose Amps Volts Module Logic Circuit and 12VDC Buzzer Power Stepper Valve Module 12VDC Component Actuation and Engine Control Unit Power Power Enable Relay Contact 12VDC Power AutoFresh Air Exchange...
  • Page 52 3. Check fuel heater (if equipped) Cooling 1. Check coolant change interval. If replacement is not required, check antifreeze concentration using a System refractometer (Carrier Transicold P/N 07-00435-00) 2. Clean condenser/radiator surfaces 3. Check water pump 4. Check water temperature sensor Exhaust 1.

  • Page 53: Maintenance Schedule

    AINTENANCE CHEDULE ONTINUED Starting 1. Clean battery connections and check cables for chafing, rub spots and corrosion added Circuit 2. Check battery hold down clamps 3. Check battery condition 4. Check starter operation *Based on EPA 40 CFR Part 89 b.

  • Page 54: Maintenance

    AINTENANCE Engine oil - the petroleum oils recommended for use in this refrigeration unit must comply with the American Petroleum Institute's (API) Class CG or better rating. The only recommended synthetic oil is Mobil Delvac 1. The use of any oil that does not meet this rating may affect the warranty on the engine.

  • Page 55: Priming Fuel System

    RIMING YSTEM The mechanical fuel lift pump is mounted on the engine next to the injection pump. This pump has a manual plunger for priming the fuel system when the fuel tank has been run dry. WARNING Keep clear of rotating belt and pulleys. To prime the fuel system, use the following steps: 1.

  • Page 56: Emergency Road Service

    MERGENCY ERVICE At Carrier Transicold we’re working hard to give you complete service when and where you need it. That means a worldwide network of dealers that offer 24-hour emergency service. These service centers are manned by factory trained service personnel and backed by extensive parts inventories that will assure you of prompt repair.
  • Page 58 Central America and Mexico Carrier Transicold Carrier Transicold 700 Olympic Drive Ejercito Nacional 253-A Piso 5 Athens, GA 30601 USA Colonia Anahuac 11320 Mexico D.F. ©2020 Carrier Corporation. Printed in USA 04/20. Carrier, Carrier Transicold is a registered trademark of Carrier Corporation.

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