Introduction This guide has been prepared for the operator of a Carrier Transicold Vector™ 8600MT Trailer refrigeration unit with 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.
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.
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.
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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.
Display 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 62-11648...
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Display Screens Split Screen Compartment Status Bar Highlight Box START/STOP DIESEL -9.9 28.1 36.2 O p e r a t i n g TEMP COOL COOL COOL Mode (row) Box Temperature (row) SETPOINT Message STATUS OK Setpoint (row) Center Typical Menu Screen START/STOP DIESEL O p e r a t o r...
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Auto Scroll START/STOP DIESEL Status Bar Setpoint .9 -10 Temperature Message BOX TEMP C1 STPT C1 Compartment Center STATUS OK (C1, C2, or C3) There are two available display options - Split Screen (see previous page) and Auto Scroll (above). Split Screen shows each compartment setpoint and box temperature in one view.
Starting Unit START/STOP DIESEL -9.9 28.1 36.2 TEMP COOL COOL COOL 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.
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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.
Inspect Mode 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.
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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. 2. Press the EXIT soft key to disable Inspect mode, the unit will resume standard operation.
Switching Operating State Operating State If DIESEL is displayed, the unit is in Engine Operation START/STOP DIESEL -9.9 28.1 36.2 TEMP COOL COOL COOL 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.
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Standby Electric Guidelines NOTE The unit is equipped with automatic phase reversal which ensures that electric motors will run in the correct direction. For safe, reliable operation in Electric Operation, it is important to consider the following guidelines: • The power supply cable and circuit breaker must comply with local electrical code and unit specifications.
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Electric to Engine 1. Press and release the MENU key until the STANDBY soft key is displayed. START/STOP ELECTRIC START/STOP DIESEL -9.9 28.1 36.2 -9.9 28.1 36.2 TEMP TEMP COOL COOL COOL COOL COOL COOL SETPOINT SETPOINT LANGUAGE DATA STANDBY DIESEL EXIT STANDBY...
IntelliSet™ 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.
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START/STOP DIESEL Viewing Menu Soft Key Selections Press Menu Key to Scroll INTELLISET PRETRIP HOUR UNIT METERS DATA 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.
Operator Messages START/STOP DIESEL -9.9 28.1 36.2 TEMP COOL COOL COOL 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: Displayed when there is an active non-shutdown alarm present (the alarm condition is present...
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SLEEP MODE, OFF / ON TO WAKE: Displayed when the unit is in Sleep mode, and the engine has cycled off. SLEEP WARNING NO TEMP CONTROL: Displayed when the unit is running while in Sleep mode. TECHNICIAN RESET REQUIRED: Displayed if certain alarms or a combination of alarms have been activated a defined number of times within a set amount of time.The unit must be brought to a Carrier Transicold Dealer for service.
10. Pretrip 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 Viewing Menu Soft Key Selections...
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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 MENU START PRETRIP VIEW RESULTS OF LAST PRETRIP BACK EXIT...
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7. “PRETRIP PASS”, “PRETRIP FAIL IN TEST ##” or “PRETRIP FAILED AND COMPLETE” will be displayed at the end of the testing. The “PASS” message will display until a key is pressed. The Pretrip test “FAIL” results message will display until the alarms are cleared. To end Pretrip at any time, press STOP PRETRIP soft key.
11. Turning Compartments On/Off Individual compartment control status and temperature display boxes are configured left to right to match the compartments in the trailer, front to back. The left display box shows the status of the first compartment (C1), the middle display box shows the status of the second compartment (C2), and the right display box shows the status of the third compartment (C3).
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1. With the system powered up (START/RUN-OFF switch in the START/ RUN position) and the default screen displayed, press the “=” key to open the ON/OFF display. • If a compartment is currently OFF, the corresponding soft key will display ON. •...
12. Changing Setpoint Individual compartment control status and temperature display boxes are configured left to right to match the compartments in the trailer, front to back. The left display box shows the status of the first compartment (C1), the middle display box shows the status of the second compartment (C2), and the right display box shows the status of the third compartment (C3).
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The setpoint will change one degree (or 0.1 degree if configured to do so) with each press and release of an arrow key or the set- point will scroll if the key is pressed and held. 3. Press the “=” key to save the new setpoint. The MessageCenter will display “SETPOINT CHANGED”...
13. Start-Stop or Continuous Operation 1 & 3 START/STOP DIESEL 28.1 36.2 -9.9 TEMP COOL COOL COOL SETPOINT START/STOP MODE SELECTED 1. With the system powered up (START/RUN-OFF switch in the START/ RUN position) press the START-STOP/CONTINUOUS key until the desired operation (Start/Stop or Continuous) is highlighted.
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Whenever the unit starts in Start-Stop, it will run until: • The selected minimum run time has expired • The compartment temperature is at setpoint • The battery is fully charged (as indicated in the MessageCenter by “OK” after the voltage value) AND the charging amps are less than the Configuration setting.
14. Data Recorder / Trip Start The Data Recorder records data while the START/RUN - OFF switch is in the START/RUN position. START/STOP DIESEL 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.
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14.1 Mark Trip Start Trip Start places the present time and date as a stamp in the data recorder memory to allow easy review of the data from the last trip, and to allow downloading data from a specific trip. A trip begins at a Trip Start and ends at the next Trip Start.
15. Manual Defrost START/STOP DIESEL DEFROST DEFROST SETPOINT DEFROST CYCLE STARTED 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 MANUAL DEFROST key. 2.
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• The engine has not run at least 15 seconds after starting OR • The unit is in Pretrip OR • There is an active shutdown alarm. Defrost may also be initiated automatically at preset intervals by the system defrost timer or by the defrost air switch. Defrost mode terminates when all defrost termination temperature sensors rise higher than 55°F (12.8°C).
16. Language Selection START/STOP DIESEL Viewing Menu Soft Key Selections Press Menu Key to Scroll DATA LANGUAGE/ EXIT RECORDER VIEW 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/VIEW is displayed.
17. Unit Data START/STOP DIESEL 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.
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The selected sub-menu data will be displayed. For example, the REFRIGERATION C1 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 LOCK...
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Refer to the following table for additional information on Unit Data Table 1–2 Unit Data Information 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.
18. Alarm List 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.
19. View Hour Meters START/STOP DIESEL 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 displayed.
20. Stopping Unit START/STOP DIESEL -9.9 28.1 36.2 TEMP COOL COOL COOL SETPOINT STATUS OK SROS To stop the unit, place the START/RUN-OFF switch in the OFF position. The unit will shut down immediately while the system completes a shut down sequence and then the display will go blank.
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 DIESEL .3 34...
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After repairs have been made and the display module alarm has been cleared, the unit will operate normally and Emergency Bypass mode will no longer be available. 62-11648...
22. Pretrip Inspection 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 switch is in the OFF position.
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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. If the rag blows away it means that the fan is rotating in reverse.
23. Product Loading 23.1 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.
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Temperature It is important to check the temperature of the product being loaded to ensure that it is at the correct temperature for transport. The refrigeration unit is designed to maintain the temperature of the product at the temperature at which it was loaded.
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...
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. 62-11648...
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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 Unit stops...
26. Fuses Fuses are located in the Control Box (engine side of unit) and either the Power Control Module (PCM) or the Power Module (PM), which is located above the battery. Fuses in the Control Box are 600 VAC and fuses in the PCM/PM are 12 VDC.
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Figure 1.2 Power Control Module (PCM) Fuse Purpose Amps Buzzer / Logic Not Used Engine Control Unit (ENCU) eSolutions Constant (Option) Power Enable Relay (PER) AFAX (Option) (inline fuse) Main EES / Fuel Level Sensor (Option) Not Used Main Micro (MM) Light Bar (LB) eSolutions Switch (Option) Not Used...
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.
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Air Intake 1. Change air cleaner element System 2. Check and reset air cleaner indicator Starting 1. Clean battery connections and cable ends Circuit 2. Check battery hold down clamps 3. Check battery condition 4. Check starter operation *Based on EPA 40 CFR Part 89 Charging 1.
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27.2 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. The use of oil of the proper weight (viscosity) is also essential.
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27.4 Priming Fuel System 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. Follow these steps to prime the fuel system: 1.
Carrier Transicold offers warranty coverage to the initial and subsequent owners during the warranty coverage period. The warranty coverage terms are available on request through the Carrier Transicold dealer network. For the Vector 8600MT, please request 62-11709 for the manufacturer’s warranty document.
29. Emergency Road Service At Carrier Transicold we are 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.
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