Thermo King SLXi-100 Operator's Manual
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SLXi-100, 200, 300, 400, SLXi-300 Whisper Pro,
SLXi Spectrum and SLXi Spectrum Whisper Pro
Revision A
T T K K 6 6 1 1 4 4 5 5 2 2 - - 2 2 - - O O P P - - E E N N
September 2018

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  • Page 1 Operator’s Manual SLXi-100, 200, 300, 400, SLXi-300 Whisper Pro, SLXi Spectrum and SLXi Spectrum Whisper Pro Revision A T T K K 6 6 1 1 4 4 5 5 2 2 - - 2 2 - - O O P P - - E E N N...
  • Page 2 Introduction This manual is published for informational purposes only. Thermo King® makes no representations warranties express or implied, with respect to the information recommendations and descriptions contained herein. Information provided should not be regarded as all-inclusive or covering all contingencies. If further information is required, Thermo King Corporation Service Department should be consulted.
  • Page 3 Directory for the location and telephone number of the local dealer. Machine Information Policy Use of this product serves as acceptance of the Thermo King Machine Information Policy available at: www.europe.thermoking.com. This product includes a standard feature that collects and shares Machine Information with Thermo King.
  • Page 4 General Inquires and Unit Maintenance For general inquiries please contact your local Thermo King dealer. Go to www.europe.thermoking.com and select dealer locator for your local Thermo King dealer. Or refer to the Thermo King Service Directory for contact information. TK 61452-2-OP-EN...
  • Page 5 I I n n t t r r o o d d u u c c t t i i o o n n Customer Satisfaction Survey Let your voice be heard! Your feedback will help improve our manuals. The survey is accessible through any internet-connected device with a web browser.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    EMI 3000 ..........22 Thermo King Reciprocating Compressor..... 22 Electronic Throttling Valve .
  • Page 7 T T a a b b l l e e o o f f C C o o n n t t e e n n t t s s Further Communication Capabilities ..... 24 OptiSet™...
  • Page 8 T T a a b b l l e e o o f f C C o o n n t t e e n n t t s s Connecting to a Third Party Device ......47 LVD Switch.
  • Page 9: Safety

    Safety Danger, Warning, Caution, and Notice Thermo King® recommends that all service be performed by a Thermo King dealer and to be aware of several general safety practices. Safety advisories appear throughout this manual as required. Your personal safety and the proper operation of this unit depend upon the strict observance of these precautions.
  • Page 10: General Safety Practices

    S S h h a a r r p p E E d d g g e e s s ! ! Exposed coil fins can cause lacerations. Service work on the evaporator or condenser coils is best left to a certified Thermo King technician. TK 61452-2-OP-EN...
  • Page 11: Automatic Start/Stop Operation

    H H a a z z a a r r d d o o f f E E x x p p l l o o s s i i o o n n ! ! An improperly installed battery could result in a fire, explosion, or injury. A Thermo King approved battery must be installed and properly secured to the battery tray.
  • Page 12 E E q q u u i i p p m m e e n n t t D D a a m m a a g g e e ! ! Do not connect other manufacturer’s equipment or accessories to the unit unless approved by Thermo King. Failure to do so can result in severe damage to equipment and void the warranty.
  • Page 13: Refrigerant

    S S a a f f e e t t y y Refrigerant Although fluorocarbon refrigerants are classified as safe, use caution when working with refrigerants or in areas where they are being used. N N o o t t e e : : These hazard statements refer to servicing of the unit. D D A A N N G G E E R R H H a a z z a a r r d d o o u u s s G G a a s s e e s s ! ! Refrigerant in the presence of an open flame, spark, or electrical short...
  • Page 14: Refrigerant Oil

    S S a a f f e e t t y y Refrigerant Oil Observe the following precautions when working with or around refrigerant oil and when servicing the unit: W W A A R R N N I I N N G G P P e e r r s s o o n n a a l l P P r r o o t t e e c c t t i i v v e e E E q q u u i i p p m m e e n n t t ( ( P P P P E E ) ) R R e e q q u u i i r r e e d d ! ! Protect your eyes from contact with refrigerant oil.
  • Page 15 S S a a f f e e t t y y • I I n n h h a a l l a a t t i i o o n n : : Move victim to fresh air and use Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or mouth-to-mouth resuscitation to restore breathing, if necessary.
  • Page 16: Safety Decals And Locations

    S S a a f f e e t t y y Safety Decals and Locations Operation The operation decal is located inside the Engine Doors. This decal gives you the information to access/download your unit operator manual, but also the safety icons associated with your unit.
  • Page 17: Remote Start Of The Unit

    S S a a f f e e t t y y Figure 2. Fan Warning Remote Start of the Unit C C A A U U T T I I O O N N R R i i s s k k o o f f I I n n j j u u r r y y ! ! The unit can start and run automatically any time the unit is turned on.
  • Page 18: Refrigerant

    S S a a f f e e t t y y Refrigerant Refrigerant decal located on frame inside door. F Gas decal indicates that this equipment Contains fluorinated greenhouse gases. TK 61452-2-OP-EN...
  • Page 19: Do Not Use Ether Starting Aids

    S S a a f f e e t t y y Do Not Use Ether Starting Aids Figure 3. Do Not Use Ether Starting Aids (Near Engine) TK 61452-2-OP-EN...
  • Page 20: Unit Description

    • SLXi-100, 200, 300, 400, and 300 Whisper Pro Model 30's: Cooling and heating on diesel engine operation. • SLXi-100, 200, 300, 400 and 300 Whisper Pro Model 50’s: Cooling and heating on diesel engine or electric motor operation.
  • Page 21: Diesel Engine

    (behind the condenser coil/radiator), water pump, and alternator on all models. All Thermo King SLXi trailer units built from 2019 shall have engine type TK486VMGS5 installed. This is to confirm compliancy with 2016/1628 EU regulation (or NRMM Stage V). To determine if an engine is NRMM Stage 5 compliant, the engine model shall be stated on the engine serial plate (located on engine behind trailer service doors).
  • Page 22: Emi 3000

    Thermo King X426 reciprocating compressor. Electronic Throttling Valve N N o o t t e e : : SLXi-100 or SLXi-200 are equipped with a Mechanical Throttling Valve (MTV). The Electronic Throttling Valve (ETV) provides enhanced control of the refrigeration system as follows: •...
  • Page 23: Smart Reefer 3 (Sr-3) Control System

    U U n n i i t t D D e e s s c c r r i i p p t t i i o o n n • Provides a means of precise temperature control. SMART REEFER 3 (SR-3) Control System The SR-3 is a microprocessor control system designed for a transport refrigeration system.
  • Page 24: Cycle-Sentry™ Start-Stop Controls

    Bluetooth® as standard. N N o o t t e e : : Your unit may not have a standard configuration and therefore may not include this facility. Please contact your Thermo King Dealer for more information. You can also download from your App store the appropriate App to connect, and manage your unit from your mobile device.
  • Page 25: Optiset™ Plus

    This allows an entire fleet to be configured to match the customers’ needs. Contact your Thermo King dealer for information about programming OptiSet Plus.
  • Page 26: Engine Compartment

    H H i i g g h h P P r r e e s s s s u u r r e e R R e e l l i i e e f f V V a a l l v v e e : : This valve is designed to relieve excessive pressure in the refrigeration system. It is located on the receiver tank. If the high pressure relief valve opens, much of the refrigerant will be lost. Take the unit to a Thermo King dealer if this occurs. TK 61452-2-OP-EN...
  • Page 27 U U n n i i t t D D e e s s c c r r i i p p t t i i o o n n L L o o w w O O i i l l L L e e v v e e l l S S w w i i t t c c h h : : The low oil level switch closes if the oil drops below an acceptable level.
  • Page 28: Pharma

    Always replace the fuse with the TK specified Fuse Size Function fuse. Pharma Single temperature units qualified for pharmaceutical applications under Thermo King protocol are configured with specific Optiset profiles visible on the HMI display as follow: • PHARMA AMBIENT: for temperature ranges +15°C to 25°C •...
  • Page 29 U U n n i i t t D D e e s s c c r r i i p p t t i i o o n n Temperature Recommended Max Deviation Max Deviation Range Setpoint Setpoint Returned Air Temperature <...
  • Page 30: Manual Pretrip Inspection (Before Starting The Unit)

    Manual Pretrip Inspection (Before Starting the Unit) Pretrip inspections are an important part of a preventative maintenance program designed to minimize operating problems and breakdowns. Perform this pretrip inspection before every trip involving refrigerated cargo. N N o o t t e e s s : : 1.
  • Page 31 Therefore, to ensure the battery remains in optimum condition during periods when the unit is not being used, Thermo King strongly recommends to switch on the unit at least once each week and run for 30 minutes or longer.
  • Page 32 M M a a n n u u a a l l P P r r e e t t r r i i p p I I n n s s p p e e c c t t i i o o n n ( ( B B e e f f o o r r e e S S t t a a r r t t i i n n g g t t h h e e U U n n i i t t ) ) scale.
  • Page 33 M M a a n n u u a a l l P P r r e e t t r r i i p p I I n n s s p p e e c c t t i i o o n n ( ( B B e e f f o o r r e e S S t t a a r r t t i i n n g g t t h h e e U U n n i i t t ) ) •...
  • Page 34: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions SMART REEFER 3 (SR-3) Controller Overview Thermo King has applied the latest advances in computer technology to develop a device that controls temperature and unit function, and displays operating information quickly and accurately. There is nothing complicated about learning to operate the SR-3 Controller, but you will find that a few minutes studying the contents of this manual will be time well spent.
  • Page 35: Switching "On" The Unit

    O O p p e e r r a a t t i i n n g g I I n n s s t t r r u u c c t t i i o o n n s s Figure 7.
  • Page 36: Hmi Control Panel

    O O p p e e r r a a t t i i n n g g I I n n s s t t r r u u c c t t i i o o n n s s HMI Control Panel The HMI control panel has a display and eight touch sensitive keys.
  • Page 37: Control Panel Keys

    36). Their functions are listed below. On Key: Used to turn the unit on. First the display will briefly show the Thermo King Logo and then the statement “Configuring System - Please Wait”. When the power-up sequence is complete, the display shows the Standard Display of box temperature and setpoint.
  • Page 38: Operating The Sr-3 Controller

    O O p p e e r r a a t t i i n n g g I I n n s s t t r r u u c c t t i i o o n n s s Operating the SR-3 Controller Please refer to Profeesor Kool and the “TK Tutor Series”...
  • Page 39: Printing A Trip Report

    1. Connect the printer to the 6-spliced wires located inside the control box. N N o o t t e e : : Contact your Thermo King dealer about printer connection location options.
  • Page 40 O O p p e e r r a a t t i i n n g g I I n n s s t t r r u u c c t t i i o o n n s s Figure 12.
  • Page 41: Alarm Codes

    Alarm Codes Introduction An alarm code is generated when the microprocessor senses an abnormal condition. Alarms direct an operator or service technician to the source of a problem. Multiple alarms can be present at one time. All generated alarms will be stored in memory until cleared by the operator.
  • Page 42: Loading And Inspection Procedures

    This chapter describes pre-loading inspections, loading procedures, post- loading procedures, post-loading inspections and enroute inspections. Thermo King refrigeration units are designed to maintain the required product load temperature during transit. Follow these recommended loading and enroute procedures to help minimize temperature related problems.
  • Page 43: Post-Loading Inspection

    L L o o a a d d i i n n g g a a n n d d I I n n s s p p e e c c t t i i o o n n P P r r o o c c e e d d u u r r e e s s Figure 13.
  • Page 44: Enroute Inspections

    30 minute inspections, especially if the compartment temperature appears to be moving away from the setpoint. 3. Immediately contact the nearest Thermo King Dealer or your company office. TK 61452-2-OP-EN...
  • Page 45 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.
  • Page 46 L L o o a a d d i i n n g g a a n n d d I I n n s s p p e e c c t t i i o o n n P P r r o o c c e e d d u u r r e e s s Table 1.
  • Page 47: Connecting To A Third Party Device

    Connecting to a Third Party Device All SLXi trailer units come fitted as standard from factory with a Low Voltage Disconnect (LVD) switch to accommodate for 3rd party device connections. The LVD switch ensures that all SLXi units provide a dedicated device connection point for external devices, while also preventing battery discharge/depletion of the EnergyONE battery during unit idle periods.
  • Page 48: Jump Starting

    Jump Starting If the battery in a unit is discharged or run down, the unit may be jump started using jumper cables and another battery or vehicle. Consider the following precautions and be careful when jump starting a unit. W W A A R R N N I I N N G G P P e e r r s s o o n n a a l l P P r r o o t t e e c c t t i i v v e e E E q q u u i i p p m m e e n n t t ( ( P P P P E E ) ) R R e e q q u u i i r r e e d d ! ! A battery can be dangerous.
  • Page 49 J J u u m m p p S S t t a a r r t t i i n n g g battery. Figure 15. Sequence for Connecting Jumper Cables Positive (+) Terminal on Unit Battery Positive (+) Terminal on Good Battery Negative (–)Terminal on Good Battery Starter Mounting Bolt on Unit Engine 6.
  • Page 50 J J u u m m p p S S t t a a r r t t i i n n g g (+) battery terminal on the good battery. 8. Connect the black negative (–) jumper cable to the negative (–) battery terminal on a good battery.
  • Page 51 J J u u m m p p S S t t a a r r t t i i n n g g Figure 16. Sequence for Disconnecting Jumper Cables Starter Mounting Bolt on Unit Engine Negative (–)Terminal on Good Battery Positive (+) Terminal on Good Battery Positive (+) Terminal on Unit Battery TK 61452-2-OP-EN...
  • Page 52: Specifications

    Specifications Engine Model: SLXi Thermo King TK486V (prior to December 2018 - NRMM Stage IIIA compliant) Thermo King TK486VMGS5 (from December 2018 - NRMM Stage V compliant) Fuel Type Diesel fuel must conform to EN590 Oil Capacity 12.3 liters/litres (13 quarts) crankcase and oil...
  • Page 53 S S p p e e c c i i f f i i c c a a t t i i o o n n s s Engine Coolant Type Conventional Coolant: Conventional coolant (antifreeze) is green or blue-green. GM 6038M or equivalent, low silicate antifreeze mixture, 50/50 antifreeze/water mixture, not to exceed 60/40.
  • Page 54: Filters

    EMI 3000 Hour – P/N 11-9182 Fuel Filter EMI 3000 Hour – P/N 11-9342 Air Filter EMI 3000 Hour – P/N 11-9300 Refrigeration System Contact your Thermo King dealer for refrigeration system service or maintenance. Electrical Control System Low Voltage 12.8 Vdc Battery Thermo King EnergyONE (880 CCA) AGM battery as standard.
  • Page 55: Standby Power Requirements

    S S p p e e c c i i f f i i c c a a t t i i o o n n s s Standby Power Requirements Power Supply Circuit 400/3/50 32 ampere Breaker 200-220/3/50 63 ampere Power Cord Size 400/3/50 Up to 15m, 6mm...
  • Page 56: Warranty

    Warranty Terms of the Thermo King Trailer warranty are available on request from your local Thermo King dealer. Please also refer to TK 61508-2-WA Thermo King EMEA Trailer Unit Limited Warranty for SLXi Units. TK 61452-2-OP-EN...
  • Page 57: Maintenance Inspection Schedule

    Maintenance Inspection Schedule Inspection and Service Intervals Inspection and Service intervals are determined by the number of unit operating hours and by the age of the unit. Examples are shown in the table below. Your Dealer will prepare a schedule to suit your specific needs. S S e e r r v v i i c c e e R R e e c c o o r r d d : : Each inspection and service performed should be recorded on your Dealer Service Record.
  • Page 58: Serial Number Locations

    Serial Number Locations Figure 17. Serial Number Location Located on inside door frame Figure 18. Serial Number Plates TK 61452-2-OP-EN...
  • Page 59: Recover Refrigerant

    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.
  • Page 60 Our people and our family of brands — including Club Car ® , Ingersoll Rand ® , Thermo King ® and Trane ® —work together to enhance the quality and comfort of air in homes and buildings; transport and protect food and perishables;...

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