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Operator's Manual
T-590, T-690, T-890 and T-1090 Series
Single Temperature Units with Basic HMI
Revision D
T T K K 5 5 6 6 7 7 0 0 3 3 - - 1 1 - - O O P P - - E E N N
October 2023

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  • Page 1 Operator’s Manual T-590, T-690, T-890 and T-1090 Series Single Temperature Units with Basic HMI Revision D T T K K 5 5 6 6 7 7 0 0 3 3 - - 1 1 - - O O P P - - E E N N...
  • Page 2 If more information is required, consult your Thermo King Service Directory for the location and telephone number of the local dealer. T T h h e e r r m m o o K K i i n n g g ’ ’ s s w w a a r r r r a a n n t t y y s s h h a a l l l l n n o o t t a a p p p p l l y y t t o o a a n n y y e e q q u u i i p p m m e e n n t t w w h h i i c c h h h h a a s s b b e e e e n n “...
  • Page 3 I I n n t t r r o o d d u u c c t t i i o o n n on the product for its intended purpose. Any removal, reproduction, reverse engineering, or other unauthorized use of the software is strictly prohibited. Hacking the product or installing unapproved software may void the warranty.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents S S a a f f e e t t y y P P r r e e c c a a u u t t i i o o n n s s ..................8 8 Danger, Warning, Caution, and Notice .
  • Page 5 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 SmartPower Optional Features ......24 Unit Protection Devices .
  • Page 6 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 Starting an Engine Running Pretrip Test ....50 Pretrip Test Results .
  • 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 U U n n i i t t W W a a r r r r a a n n t t y y ................... . 7 7 8 8 EPA and ARB Supplemental Emissions Warranty Statement.

  • Page 8: Danger, Warning, Caution, And Notice

    Safety Precautions 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 9: General Practices

    S S a a f f e e t t y y P P r r e e c c a a u u t t i i o o n n s s General Practices D D a a n n g g e e r r R R i i s s k k o o f f I I n n j j u u r r y y ! ! Improper servicing can lead to fire, electrocution, or explosion.

  • Page 10: Automatic Start/Stop Operation

    R R i i s s k k o o f f I I n n j j u u r r y y ! ! Thermo King units may have options that allow for remote starting from a fully off state. Turn the unit On/Off switch Off and disconnect the battery before doing inspections or working on any part of the unit.

  • Page 11: Low Voltage

    S S a a f f e e t t y y P P r r e e c c a a u u t t i i o o n n s s W W a a r r n n i i n n g g R R i i s s k k o o f f I I n n j j u u r r y y ! ! On SmartPower electric standby equipped units, always turn off the external standby power source before handling, connecting, or...

  • Page 12: Refrigeration System Hazards

    In the United States all technicians who maintain, service, repair, or dispose of equipment that could release refrigerants into the atmosphere must be EPA 608 certified. Thermo King recommends all service be performed by a Thermo King dealer. D D a a n n g g e e r r...

  • Page 13: Refrigerant Oil Hazards

    S S a a f f e e t t y y P P r r e e c c a a u u t t i i o o n n s s D D a a n n g g e e r r R R e e f f r r i i g g e e r r a a n n t t V V a a p p o o r r H H a a z z a a r r d d ! ! Do not inhale refrigerant.

  • Page 14: Welding Precautions

    S S a a f f e e t t y y P P r r e e c c a a u u t t i i o o n n s s N N o o t t i i c c e e M M a a t t e e r r i i a a l l D D a a m m a a g g e e ! ! Wipe up spills immediately.

  • Page 15: First Aid

    S S a a f f e e t t y y P P r r e e c c a a u u t t i i o o n n s s Figure 2. Automatic Start Warning Nameplate RCS2124 Figure 3.
  • Page 16 S S a a f f e e t t y y P P r r e e c c a a u u t t i i o o n n s s • F F r r o o s s t t B B i i t t e e : : In the event of frost bite , the objectives of First Aid are to protect the frozen area from further injury, warm the affected area rapidly, and to maintain respiration.
  • Page 17 S S a a f f e e t t y y P P r r e e c c a a u u t t i i o o n n s s The source of the shock must be quickly stopped, by either shutting off the power or removing the victim.

  • Page 18: General Description

    Unit Description General Description The T-90 Series units are one-piece, front-mounted, diesel powered cooling and heating systems designed for straight trucks. The condensing portion of the unit is mounted on to the front of a truck cargo box with the evaporator portion protruding into the box.

  • Page 19: Design Features

    X430P Compressor (T890, T-1090 and T-1090 SPECTRUM) • ETV (Electronic Throttling Valve) (T-690, T-890, T-1090 and T-1090 SPECTRUM) • TK374F Tier 4 Diesel Engine (T-590, T-690, and T-890) • TK380F Tier 4 Diesel Engine (T-1090 and T-1090 SPECTRUM) • USB Diagnostic Port...

  • Page 20: Unit Options

    Evaporator Side Screens Engine Engine power for the T-590, T-690, and T-890 is provided by the TK374F, a three-cylinder, EPA Tier 4, special clean and quiet diesel engine rated at 13.27 continuous horsepower (9.9 kW) at 2200 RPM and 14.61 continuous horsepower (10.9 kW) at 2425 RPM.

  • Page 21: Elc (Extended Life Coolant)

    Conventional coolants should not be used (Typically identified by green or blue-green color). If a conventional coolant is combined with the Thermo King factory fill up to 25% by volume, the coolant must be changed at the next service opportunity.

  • Page 22: Reciprocating Compressor

    The clutch isolates the engine from the belt drive system during electric standby operation on Model 50 units. Reciprocating Compressor The T-590 and T-690 feature the X214, 2 cylinder reciprocating compressor with 13.92 cu in (229 cc) displacement. The T-890 and T-1090 feature the X430P, 4 cylinder reciprocating compressor with 30.0 cu in (492 cc) displacement.

  • Page 23: Tracking

    TracKing application, and Bluetooth with the Thermo King Reefer App. A third party interface offers a gateway for telematics providers to communicate with the Thermo King unit. To learn more about the TracKing features, contact your Thermo King dealer.

  • Page 24: Smartpower Optional Features

    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 A A u u t t o o m m a a t t i i c c D D i i e e s s e e l l / / E E l l e e c c t t r r i i c c S S e e l l e e c c t t i i o o n n : : The unit will automatically switch to electric operation when a power cord is connected and the standby power is switched On.

  • Page 25: Engine Compartment Components

    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 F F u u s s e e s s : : Sizes and functions are described in the Specifications chapter of this manual.

  • Page 26: Unit Components

    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 Unit Components Figure 7. Front View of Unit (T-890 shown, other units similar). RCS1203 TK 56703-1-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 Figure 8. Engine Compartment Components T-590 and T–690 Units (T-890 and T-1090 similar).

  • Page 28: Truck Standard Display Hmi Control Panel

    Operating Instructions - Basic HMI Controller Truck Standard Display HMI Control Panel Figure 9. Truck Standard Display HMI Control Panel Display The Truck Standard Display consists of a display and nine touch-sensitive keys. The display presents information to the operator and includes setpoint and box temperature, hourmeter readings, alarms, and several icons.

  • Page 29: Display Icons

    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 - - B B a a s s i i c c H H M M I I C C o o n n t t r r o o l l l l e e r r Display Icons Display symbols or icons are used to present additional unit information.

  • Page 30: Keys And Led Indicators

    This indicator will glow if Alarm Code 91 Check Electric Ready Input occurs. It will also illuminate if a 15 pin Thermo King Data Cable is connected to the serial port on the back of the Base Controller.
  • Page 31 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 - - B B a a s s i i c c H H M M I I C C o o n n t t r r o o l l l l e e r r UP ARROW Primary Use –...
  • Page 32 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 - - B B a a s s i i c c H H M M I I C C o o n n t t r r o o l l l l e e r r HIGH SPEED LOCK-OUT Primary Use –...

  • Page 33: Turning The Unit On And Off

    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 - - B B a a s s i i c c H H M M I I C C o o n n t t r r o o l l l l e e r r PRETRIP TEST Primary Use –...
  • Page 34 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 - - B B a a s s i i c c H H M M I I C C o o n n t t r r o o l l l l e e r r Figure 12.

  • Page 35: The Standard Display

    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 - - B B a a s s i i c c H H M M I I C C o o n n t t r r o o l l l l e e r r Figure 14.

  • Page 36: Changing The Setpoint

    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 - - B B a a s s i i c c H H M M I I C C o o n n t t r r o o l l l l e e r r Figure 16.
  • Page 37 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 - - B B a a s s i i c c H H M M I I C C o o n n t t r r o o l l l l e e r r Figure 18.

  • Page 38: Starting The Diesel Engine

    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 - - B B a a s s i i c c H H M M I I C C o o n n t t r r o o l l l l e e r r changed and the display returns to the Setpoint Display showing the old setpoint.

  • Page 39: Starting The Electric Motor

    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 - - B B a a s s i i c c H H M M I I C C o o n n t t r r o o l l l l e e r r Starting the Electric Motor N N o o t t e e : : Units equipped with the Electric Standby option only.

  • Page 40: Switching From Electric To Diesel

    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 - - B B a a s s i i c c H H M M I I C C o o n n t t r r o o l l l l e e r r The Diesel to Electric Auto Switch Enabled feature should not be set NO on units equipped with the Truck Standard Display HMI Control Panel.
  • Page 41 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 - - B B a a s s i i c c H H M M I I C C o o n n t t r r o o l l l l e e r r I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t : : 1.

  • Page 42: Selecting Cycle-Sentry Or Continuous Mode

    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 - - B B a a s s i i c c H H M M I I C C o o n n t t r r o o l l l l e e r r •...

  • Page 43: Selecting The High Speed Lock-Out Feature

    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 - - B B a a s s i i c c H H M M I I C C o o n n t t r r o o l l l l e e r r Figure 24.

  • Page 44: Initiating A Manual Defrost Cycle

    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 - - B B a a s s i i c c H H M M I I C C o o n n t t r r o o l l l l e e r r Figure 25.

  • Page 45: Terminating A Defrost Cycle

    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 - - B B a a s s i i c c H H M M I I C C o o n n t t r r o o l l l l e e r r Figure 27.

  • Page 46: Clearing Alarm Codes

    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 - - B B a a s s i i c c H H M M I I C C o o n n t t r r o o l l l l e e r r indicates that only one alarm code exists.

  • Page 47: Sending A Servicewatch Data Logger Start Of Trip

    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 - - B B a a s s i i c c H H M M I I C C o o n n t t r r o o l l l l e e r r Figure 31.

  • Page 48: Pretrip Test

    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 - - B B a a s s i i c c H H M M I I C C o o n n t t r r o o l l l l e e r r Pretrip Test A Pretrip Test verifies unit operation.

  • Page 49: Pretrip Test Considerations

    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 - - B B a a s s i i c c H H M M I I C C o o n n t t r r o o l l l l e e r r •...

  • Page 50: Starting An Engine Running Pretrip Test

    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 - - B B a a s s i i c c H H M M I I C C o o n n t t r r o o l l l l e e r r Figure 33.

  • Page 51: Pretrip Test Results

    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 - - B B a a s s i i c c H H M M I I C C o o n n t t r r o o l l l l e e r r Figure 34.

  • Page 52: Display Brightness

    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 - - B B a a s s i i c c H H M M I I C C o o n n t t r r o o l l l l e e r r •...

  • Page 53: Checking Truck Hmi Control Panel Software Revision

    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 - - B B a a s s i i c c H H M M I I C C o o n n t t r r o o l l l l e e r r To turn Keypad Lockout on, simultaneously press and hold the ON Key, CYCLE SENTRY Key, and HIGH SPEED LOCK-OUT Key for five seconds.

  • Page 54: Displaying Date And Time

    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 - - B B a a s s i i c c H H M M I I C C o o n n t t r r o o l l l l e e r r Figure 37.
  • Page 55 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 - - B B a a s s i i c c H H M M I I C C o o n n t t r r o o l l l l e e r r The HMI Control Panel serial number will be shown at the top of the display and the installed software revision will be shown at the bottom of the display.

  • Page 56: Checking Or Setting Date And Time Using

    3. Remove the back cover from the Truck Standard Display. 4. Connect a Thermo King 9 to 15 pin serial cable from a computer to the 15 pin connector on the back of the Truck Standard Display as shown below.
  • Page 57 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 - - B B a a s s i i c c H H M M I I C C o o n n t t r r o o l l l l e e r r Figure 39.

  • Page 58: Setting Date And Time

    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 - - B B a a s s i i c c H H M M I I C C o o n n t t r r o o l l l l e e r r Setting Date and Time The Date and Time can be changed using the HMI Control Panel with Software Revision 2204 and later.
  • Page 59 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 - - B B a a s s i i c c H H M M I I C C o o n n t t r r o o l l l l e e r r Press the Enter key to display the year.
  • Page 60 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 - - B B a a s s i i c c H H M M I I C C o o n n t t r r o o l l l l e e r r Using the Up Arrow Key and/or Down Arrow Key, select the current month.
  • Page 61 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 - - B B a a s s i i c c H H M M I I C C o o n n t t r r o o l l l l e e r r Press the Enter key to display the Time.
  • Page 62 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 - - B B a a s s i i c c H H M M I I C C o o n n t t r r o o l l l l e e r r Press the Enter key to display Minutes.
  • Page 63 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 - - B B a a s s i i c c H H M M I I C C o o n n t t r r o o l l l l e e r r Verify the Date and Time is correct displaying the current date and time as shown under Displaying Date and Time.

  • Page 64: Inspecting The Load

    I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t : : Make sure cargo is pre-cooled to the proper temperature before loading. The Thermo King unit is designed to maintain temperature, not cool an above-temperature load.

  • Page 65: Enroute Inspections

    Adding refrigerant or repairing the refrigeration system requires a competent mechanic. Refer such problems to the nearest Thermo King dealer or authorized Service Center, or call the Thermo King Cold Line telephone number shown on the inside back cover of this manual for referral.
  • Page 66 I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t : : Stop the unit if the compartment temperature remains outside the desired temperature range from the setpoint on two consecutive 30 minute inspections. Contact the nearest Thermo King Service Center or your company office immediately. Take all necessary steps to protect and maintain proper load temperature.

  • Page 67: Engine Specifications

    -13 to 86 F (-25 to 30 C): SAE 10W-30 -22 to 122 F (-30 to 50 C): SAE 5W-40 (Synthetic) Below -22 F (-30 C): SAE 0W-30 (Synthetic) Cooling System T-590, T-690, and T-890: 7.64 quarts (7.23 liters/litres) Capacity T-1090: 8.36 quarts (7.91 liters/litres) Engine Coolant Factory filled with Chevron Delo®...

  • Page 68: Refrigeration System

    Thermo King systems. Conventional coolants should not be used (Typically identified by green or blue-green color). If a conventional coolant is combined with the Thermo King factory fill up to 25% by volume, the coolant must be changed at the next service opportunity. Above 25%, the coolant must be changed immediately.

  • Page 69: Electric Standby Specifications

    When fuse F10 is installed in the left position the unit will start and run without the HMI controller. Electric Standby Specifications (SmartPower™ Model 50 Units) Electric Motor and Overload Relay T-590 and T-690 Horse- Voltage/ Kilowatts Full Load...

  • Page 70: Standby Power Requirements

    12/9 HP Motor 460V,20A 20 A NEMA L16 – 20R Twistlock (T-890) 7.2 HP Motor 230 V 30A 30 A NEMA L15 – 30R Twistlock (T-590, T-690) 7.2 HP Motor 460V,20A 20 A NEMA L16 – 20R Twistlock (T-590, T-690) TK 56703-1-OP-EN...
  • Page 71 A regular inspection and maintenance program will help to keep your unit in top operating condition. While pre-trip inspections can be performed by the operator (e.g., checking oil and coolant levels), all major and minor service requirements should be handled by a Thermo King dealer for four very important reasons: •...

  • Page 72: U U N N I I T T M M A A I I N N T T E E N N A A N N C C E

    U U n n i i t t M M a a i i n n t t e e n n a a n n c c e e Maintenance Inspection Schedule nua- 2,0- Pre- Complet- Inspect/Service These Items 3,0- trip Hou-...
  • Page 73 U U n n i i t t M M a a i i n n t t e e n n a a n n c c e e nua- 2,0- Pre- Complet- Inspect/Service These Items 3,0- trip Hou- Hou- •...
  • Page 74 U U n n i i t t M M a a i i n n t t e e n n a a n n c c e e nua- 2,0- Pre- Complet- Inspect/Service These Items 3,0- trip Hou- Hou- •...
  • Page 75 Thermo Dealer or the Emergency Cold Line service. Record these numbers for quick access when needed. Figure 41. Engine Serial Number Location Shown (All Models) ARA578 Figure 42. X214 Compressor Serial Number Location Shown (T-590 and T-690 Models Only) RCS1118 TK 56703-1-OP-EN...

  • Page 76: S S E E R R I I A A L L N N U U M M B B E E R R L L O O C C A A T T I I O O N N S

    S S e e r r i i a a l l N N u u m m b b e e r r L L o o c c a a t t i i o o n n s s Figure 43.
  • Page 77 Emergency Cold Line TK 56703-1-OP-EN...
  • Page 78 Unit Warranty Please contact your nearest Thermo King dealer for terms of the Thermo King North American Self Powered Truck Unit Limited Warranty. EPA and ARB Supplemental Emissions Warranty Statement Your Thermo King unit is covered by the diesel engine manufacturer’s EPA and ARB Supplemental Emissions Warranty.
  • Page 79 N N o o t t e e s s TK 56703-1-OP-EN...
  • Page 80 1938. For more information, visit www. thermoking.com or www.tranetechnologies.com. Thermo King has a policy of continuous product and product data improvements and reserves the right to change design and specifications without notice. We are committed to using environmentally conscious print practices.

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