4.6
DATACORDER
4.6.1
Description
The Carrier Transicold "DataCORDER," software is integrated into the controller and serves to eliminate the tem-
perature recorder and paper chart. The DataCORDER functions may be accessed by key pad selections and
viewed on the display module. The unit is also fitted with interrogation connections (see
used with the Carrier Transicold Data Reader to down load data. A personal computer with Carrier Transicold Data
View software may also be used to download data and configure settings. The DataCORDER consists of:
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Configuration Software
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Operational Software
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Data Storage Memory
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Real Time Clock (with internal battery backup)
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Six thermistor inputs
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Interrogation Connections
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Power supply (battery pack).
The DataCORDER performs the following functions:
a. Logs data at 15, 30, 60, or 120 minute intervals and stores two years of data (based on one hour interval).
b. Records and displays alarms on the display module.
c. Records results of pre-trip testing.
d. Records DataCORDER and temperature control software generated data and events as follows:
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Container ID Change
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Software Upgrades
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Alarm Activity
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Battery Low (Battery Pack)
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Data Retrieval
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Defrost Start and End
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Dehumidification Start and End
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Power Loss (w/wo battery pack)
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Power Up (w/wo battery pack)
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Remote Probe Temperatures in the Con-
tainer (USDA Cold treatment and Cargo
probe recording)
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Return Air Temperature
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Set Point Change
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Supply Air Temperature
T-316
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Real Time Clock Battery (Internal Battery)
Replacement
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Real Time Clock Modification
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Trip Start
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ISO Trip Header (When entered via
Interrogation program)
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Economy Mode Start and End
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"Auto 2" Pre-Trip Start and End
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Bulb Mode Start
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Bulb Mode changes
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Bulb Mode End
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USDA Trip Comment
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Humidification Start and End
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USDA Probe Calibration
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