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DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.1 HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.2 DataCORDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.2.1 Micro-Link 2 Controller/DataCORDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.2.2 Micro-Link 2i Controller/DataCORDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.2.3 Micro-Link 1 Controller/DataCORDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.2.4 DataCORDER Capabilities (Micro-Link 2 and Micro-Link 2i only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.3 DataCORDER INTERFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.3.1 Data Extraction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.3.2 Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.4 USDA RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
1.5 RELATIVE HUMIDITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
SYSTEM SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.1 HARDWARE PLATFORMS SUPPORTED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.2 INTERROGATION CABLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.3 PRINTER SUPPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.3.1 PERSONAL COMPUTER PRINTING CABLE CONNECTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-1
2-1
2-1
2-2
2-2
NOTE
The format of Section Three follows the format of the Help File provided with the DataView program
DataView PROGRAM INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-1
TOPIC 1 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-1
Desktop Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HP Palmtop Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pen--Based Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-1
3-1
3-1
Printers Supported . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TOPIC 2 DESKTOP QUICK START . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-2
3-2
Installation From MS--DOS Prompt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Additional Steps For The HP Palmtop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Additional Steps For The Pen--based Computer Without A Floppy Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Running The Program At The MS--DOS Prompt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-2
3-3
3-3
3-4
Changing Program Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TOPIC 3 MENU BASICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TOPIC 4 RAW FILE CONVERSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TOPIC 5 MICRO-LINKS SELECTION SCREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TOPIC 6 MAIN MENU SCREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TOPIC 7 INTERROGATION MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TOPIC 8 DATAREADER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-4
3-4
3-5
3-6
3-7
3-8
3-9
TOPIC 9 SYSTEM TOOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
TOPIC 10 CONTROLLER UTILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
View/Change Container ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Control Setpoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Control Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Compressor Hour Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
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TOPIC 11 CONTROLLER CONFIGURATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Fixed Configuration Variables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
Custom Controller Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
TOPIC 12 RECORDER UTILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
Trip Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
Date And Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
USDA Probe Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
Update ISO Trip Header . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
TOPIC 13 RECORDER CONFIGURATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21
Standard Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
Generic Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23
Recorder Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
Controller Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25
TOPIC 14 PROBE CALIBRATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26
TOPIC 15 CONTROLLER MONITOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27
TOPIC 16 PROGRAM SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28
TOPIC 17 DIRECTORY SCREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29
TOPIC 18 PRINTER SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30
TOPIC 19 VIEW DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31
TOPIC 20 SENSOR CONFIGURATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32
TOPIC 21 TEXTUAL DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33
Sensor Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33
Event Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34
Summary Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34
Raw Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34
TOPIC 22 GRAPHIC DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36
TOPIC 23 PRINT DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37
OPTIONAL HARDWARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.1 DataReader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.2 OPERATOR INTERFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.3 MENU INTERFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.3.1 Transfer Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.3.2 File Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.3.3 DataSet Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.3.4 Set Date/Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.3.5 Power Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.3.6 Micro-Link 1/2/2i . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-1
4-1
4-1
4-2
4-2
4-2
4-2
4-3
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Figure 1-1. Micro-Link 2 Controller and DataCORDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1-2. Micro-Link 2i Controller/DataCORDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1-3. Micro-Link 1 Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2-1. Communication Cable Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2-2. Parallel Printer Cable Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2-3. Serial Printer Cable Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 4-1. Hand Held DataReader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 4-2. DataReader Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 4-3. File Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 4-4. ML2 Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 4-5. Extract Data Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 4-6. Command Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 4-7. Configure Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 4-8. Display Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LIST OF TABLES
TABLE NUMBER
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1-6
1-7
1-7
1-8
1-8
Table 1-1 DataView Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 1-2. Manual Cross Reference Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 1-3. Temperature Controller Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 1-3. Temperature Controller Events -- Continued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 1-4 DataCORDER Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 1-4 DataCORDER Events -- Continued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 1-5 Controlled Atmosphere Events Recorded in the DataCORDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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DESCRIPTION
1.1 HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE
This manual contains information on the Carrier Transicold DataView Program and its interface with the
DataCORDER. The DataView program is used to retrieve data stored in the DataCORDER.
Data retrieval can be accomplished with one of the following devices:
1. Stand-alone DOS based portable personal computer (PC) with appropriate cable and software
2. Carrier DataReader hand held interrogator (refer to Section 4)
The retrieved data can then be printed from a PC in short or long form reports. From the DataReader, it can be
transferred to a personal computer (PC) for long-term storage on a floppy or hard disk.
The DataView software for a portable computeris supplied on 3.5 inch floppy disks forDOS (referto Table 1-1). This
software allows data extraction, screen view of the data, hard copy report generation, USDA cold treatment probe
calibration and file management.
Table 1-1 DataView Software
PART NUMBER
12-00413-05
12-00528-00
DESCRIPTION
APPLICATION
PC/DOS
3.5” DS/HD DataView Interrogator Software
3.5”DS/HD DataView (Scroll) Interrogator Software
PC/DOS
1.2 DataCORDER
The DataCORDER records and stores data. While this manual primarily addresses the interrogation of the
Micro-Link 2 and theMicro-Link 2i DataCORDER (seeFigure 1-1 and Figure 1-2), interrogation can also be doneon
units with the Micro-Link 1 DataCORDER (see Figure 1-3). Additional information on the DataCORDER may be
found in the unit Operation and Service manuals. Please refer to the separately bound manuals listed in Table 1-2.
Table 1-2. Manual Cross Reference Chart
MANUAL NUMBER
UNIT MODEL NUMBERS COVERED
69NT40-489
69NT40-501
69NT40-511-1 to 69NT40-511-199 & 69NT40-521
69NT40-511-300 & UP
69NT40-489 with EverFresh Controlled Atmosphere
TYPE OF MANUAL
Operation and Service
Operation and Service
Operation and Service
Operation and Service
Operation and Service
T-259
T-267
T-268
T-285
T-289
69NT40-489--100 and Up with EverFresh Controlled
Atmosphere
T-291
Operation and Service
T-292
T-294
T-296
69NT40-531
69NT40-511-200 to 69NT40-511-299
69NT40-511-310
Operation and Service
Operation and Service
Operation and Service
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1.2.1 Micro-Link 2 Controller/DataCORDER
The Carrier Transicold Micro-Link 2 Controller (see Figure 1-1) is a custom-designed, microprocessor-based control
system which is fitted with a separate DataCORDER module. The DataCORDER consists of:
1. Microprocessor
2. Program memory
3. Data memory
4. Real time clock (RTC)
5. Six thermistor inputs (2 Air Temperature and 4 Cargo Temperature)
6. Two voltage inputs
7. Four status LED’s
8. Two communication ports (serial)
9. Power supply (optional battery pack)
CONTROLLER
DataCORDER
Figure 1-1. Micro-Link 2 Controller and DataCORDER
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1.2.2 Micro-Link 2i Controller/DataCORDER
The Micro-Link 2i Controller is an integrated Controller and DataCORDER assembly, but is otherwise identical to
the Micro-Link 2 Controller. Scroll compressor units are also fitted with a controller Expansion Module located next
to the Controller/DataCORDER.
CONTROLLER/DataCORDER
EXPANSION MODULE
(Scroll Compressor Units Only)
Figure 1-2. Micro-Link 2i Controller/DataCORDER
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1.2.3 Micro-Link 1 Controller/DataCORDER
The Carrier Transicold Micro-Link 1 Controller (see Figure 1-3) predates the Micro-Link 2 Controller. Micro-Link 1
units with the DataCORDER option are equipped with a DataCORDER that is an integral part of the Controller.
Interrogation of Micro-Link 1 and Micro-Link 2 Controllers will have some differences.
Figure 1-3. Micro-Link 1 Controller
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1.2.4 DataCORDER Capabilities (Micro-Link 2 and Micro-Link 2i only)
The Carrier DataCORDER is a flexible recording device with the following capabilities:
a. Sensors
Up to six thermistor temperature probes can be connected directly to the DataCORDER.
These probes are referred to as:
1. Supply
2. Return
3. USDA 1
4. USDA 2
5. USDA 3
6. Auxiliary Cargo Probe
On separate DataCORDER modules (Micro-Link 2 only) there are also two 0-5vdc inputs available for future
expansion. In addition to these inputs, an additional eight sensors connected to the refrigeration or controlled
atmosphere controllers can be recorded.
1. This list of sensors includes:
2. Humidity Sensor
3. Controlled Atmosphere Gas Sensors
4. Temperature Controller Probes (including: supply, return, and defrost temperatures)
5. Controller Pressure Sensors
6. Current Sensors
7. Line Voltage Sensor
8. Frequency
NOTE
The supply and return sensors (SRS and RRS) used by the DataCORDER are not the same supply and return
sensors (STS and RTS) used by the Controller.
b. Log Interval
Micro-Link DataCORDER’s log data on 60 minute intervals from time of trip start. Micro-Link 2/2i DataCORDER
sensors can berecorded at intervals of 15, 30, 60 (default), or120 minutes. Data is logged on the exact interval, using a
precise real time clock (RTC). All clocks are set to Greenwich Mean Time at the factory and all recording is done on
the exact interval (at 12:00 for example, rather than 12:03).
NOTE
Unless specified by your customer to set the DataCORDER clocks for another time zone, the clocks should
NOT be adjusted.
c. Sensor Recording Format
Sensors can be recorded in a wide variety of formats. A one byte temperature format can be used for compact data
storage. A two byte format can be used for high resolution over the entire temperature range.
1. One byte format (default): 0.25C (.45F) steps in chilled mode; 0.5C (.9F) steps in frozen mode
2. Two byte format: 0 .010C steps for entire range
d. Sampling Type
1. Averaged (default): shows average of data from every minute over the logging interval.
2. Snapshot: shows snapshot of data at the log interval.
3. USDA: shows snapshot of data at a 60 minute log interval.
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1.3 DataCORDER INTERFACE
The DataCORDER is capable of performing the following functions initiated by the DataView Program
1.3.1 Data Extraction
a. Daily Header Data
Recorded days are presented in the following format:
1. Day 1 date (month, day, year), sensor data, events, ...
2. Day 2 date (month, day, year), sensor data, events, ...
b. Sensor Data
Sensor data will be read based on either standard or generic configuration. Please refer to separately bound manuals
covering the Refrigeration Unit for further explanation of standard and generic configurations, see Table 1-2.
1.3.2 Events
Events will be transmitted to the DataCORDER as specified in Table 1-3, Table 1-4 and Table 1-5. The
DataCORDER compacts the events, disposing of repetitive events to save memory space. All events have a time and
date stamp.
Table 1-3. Temperature Controller Events
Event
When Event Occurs
Whenever the temperature New set point; method
set point changes used to change it
Whenever a defrost cycle Source of initiation (key-
is initiated and when the pad, communications, tim-
Data Stored
Limits
Last 1 per hour, last 6 per
day.
Set Point Change (SP)
First 1 per hour, first 10
Defrost Start (DS)
system is in defrost mode er, or active from previous per day.
at midnight
day)
Whenever a defrost cycle Source of termination
Last 1 per hour, last 10 per
day
Defrost End (DE)
Pre-Trip Start (PS)
Pre-Trip End (PE)
is terminated
(normal, timer, or HTT)
Source of initiation (key-
pad, communications, or
active from previous day)
Whenever Pre-Trip starts
or is active at midnight
First 1 per hour, first 4 per
day.
Whenever Pre-Trip com-
pletes.
Pass/Fail data for each test Last 1 per hour, last 4 per
run since last power up
day.
Whenever dehumidifica-
tion is initiated, or is ac-
tive at midnight
Set point, humidity read-
ing type (active at mid-
night or normal)
Dehumidification Start
(DHS)
First 1 per hour, first 10
per day.
Dehumidification End
(DHE)
Whenever dehumidifica-
tion ends
Set point, humidity read-
ing
Last 1 per hour, last 10 per
day
Whenever humidification Set point, humidity read-
Humidification Start
(HS)
First 1 per hour, first 10
per day.
is initiated, or is active at
ing, method used to cause
midnight or “htESt” is run it
Humidification End
(HE)
Whenever humidification Set point, humidity read-
Last 1 per hour, last 10 per
day
ends
ing
Humidity Set Point
Change
Whenever humidity set
point changes
New set point, method
used to change it
N/A
Case 1: 1 per hour which
is a combination of all
alarm events in that hour
Case 1: Whenever an
Case 1: Alarms active dur-
alarm changes state
ing this hour
Controller Alarm
Activity (AL)
Case 2: At the end of any
hour where an alarm active
Case 2: Currently active
Case 2: 1 per hour
during that hour is inactive alarms
at the end of the hour
Any change in the Con-
Controller S/W Upgrade
Container ID Change
New software version
New ID
Last 1 per day.
Last 1 per day
troller software revision.
Any time the container ID
is changed
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Table 1-3. Temperature Controller Events -- Continued
Event
When Event Occurs
Data Sent
Limits
Any time trip start is en-
tered
Trip Start (TS)
NA
NA
When entered with
interrogation device
Any time a Pre-Trip test is
completed and Controller
is configured to send indi-
vidual test data
Up to 80 bytes of custom-
er comment data
USDA Trip Comment
Pre-Trip Data
Last 1 per day
Unlimited
Pass/Fail for each sub-test,
and appropriate data points
for each test
Economy Mode Start
(ECON_S)
Economy Mode End
(ECON_E)
Any time economy mode
is initiated
Any time economy mode
is terminated.
NA
NA
NA
NA
ISO Trip Comment
Changed
Last 1 per hour, last 1 per
day
Whenever entered
Data entered by user
Evaporator fan speed,
DTT opening temperature,
dehumidification set point
Bulb Mode Start
(BULB_S)
Any time bulb mode starts
NA
Bulb Mode End
(BULB_E)
Any time bulb mode ends NA
NA
Controller Configuration
Change
Last 1 per hour, last 1 per
day
Whenever changed by user Configuration information
Whenever unit changes
New operating mode
mode
Last 2 per hour, last 24 per
day
Operating Mode Change
Power Management
Start
(Reciprocating Only)
Whenever power manage-
Power management mode
ment starts
Last 4 per hour, last 24 per
day
Power Management End Whenever power manage- Method used to end power Last 4 per hour, last 24 per
(Reciprocating Only)
ment ends
management
day
Airslide Position
Change
(Reciprocating Only)
Whenever Makeup Vent
Slide Position is changed
Source of change com-
mand
Last 1 per hour, last 6 per
day
Phase Switching
(Scroll Only)
Whenever Phase Sequence Phase switched to correct/ Last 6 per hour, last 24 per
is Checked
incorrect
day
Table 1-4 DataCORDER Events
Event
When Event Occurs
Data Stored
Limits
Case 1: 1 per hour which
is a combination of all
events in that hour
Case 1: Whenever an
alarm changes state
Case 1: Alarms active
during this hour
DataCORDER Alarm Ac-
tivity (DAL)
Case 2: At the end of any
hour where an alarm ac-
tive during that hour is in-
active at the end of the
hour
Case 2: Currently active
alarms
Case 2: 1 per hour
Battery Backup Start
(OFFWB)
Battery Backup End
(ONWB)
Loss of main power with
battery pack present
Restoration of AC power
with battery pack present
Loss of AC power with no
battery pack present
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Power Loss (OFF)
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Table 1-4 DataCORDER Events -- Continued
Event
When Event Occurs
Data Stored
Limits
Restoration of AC power
with no battery pack pres-
ent
Extraction of data from
the DataCORDER
Power ON (ON)
NA
NA
NA
Data Retrieval
NA
NA
User modifies the real
time clock (RTC)
New Date and Time; Old
Date and Time
Real Time Clock Change
Real Time Clock (RTC)
battery internal to Data-
CORDER is replaced
Last 1 per hour, last 1 per
day
RTC Battery Replaced
NA
DataCORDER attempted
to communicate with
Controller, but received
no response
DataCORDER was able to
establish communications
with Controller, after a
failed attempt.
Controller Not
NA
NA
NA
Responding (NWF)
Controller Responding
(NWR)
NA
Whenever the Data-
CORDER detects an in-
valid configuration
When Calibration offset
values are entered
DataCORDER
First 1 per hour, first 1 per
day
NA
NA
Configuration Reset
Last 6 per hour, last 24
per day
Probe Calibration
Table 1-5 Controlled Atmosphere (CA) Events Recorded in the DataCORDER
Event
When Event Occurs
Data
Limits
When communication
with the CA controller is
lost
When communication
with the CA controller is
regained
CA Communications
Failure
First 1 per hour, first
24 per day
NA
NA
CA Communications
Recovery
Last 1 per hour, first
24 per day
CA Set Point Change
(CA-SP)
Whenever the O2 or CO2
set point is changed
Last 1 per hour, last 6
per day
O2 set point, CO2 set point
Whenever the CA alarm
list is reset
Last 2 per hour, last
10 per day
CA Alarm Reset
Case 1: 1 per hour
which is a combina-
tion of all events in
that hour
Case 1: Whenever an
Case 1: Alarms active during this
alarm changes state
hour
CA Alarm Activity
(CA-AL)
Case 2: At the end of any
hour where an alarm ac-
tive during that hour is
inactive at the end of the
hour.
Case 2: Currently active alarms
Case 2: 1 per hour
Whenever CA Pre-Trip is
initiated, or is active at
midnight
CA Pre-Trip Start
(CA-PS)
Source (keypad, communica-
tions, or active at midnight)
First 1 per hour, first
4 per day
CA Pre-Trip End
(CA-PE)
Whenever CA Pre-Trip is Test data for all CA Pre-Trip tests Last 1 per hour, first 4
completed
run since the last power on.
per day
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Table 1-5 Controlled Atmosphere (CA) Events Recorded in the DataCORDER -- Continued
Event
When Event Occurs
Data
Limits
New calibration value; Result
(pass, fail, or low) Source (key-
pad, communications, or timer)
Whenever O2 Air Cal-
ibration is completed
Last 2 per hour, last
10 per day
O2 Air Calibration
New calibration value; Result
(pass or fail) Source (keypad,
communications, or timer)
New calibration value; Result
(pass or fail, no gas) Source (key-
pad, communications, or timer)
Whenever O2 Gas Cal-
ibration is completed
Last 2 per hour, last
10 per day
O2 Gas Calibration
CO2 Zero Calibration
Lockout Start
Whenever CO2 Zero Cal-
ibration is completed
Last 2 per hour, last
10 per day
Whenever the Tempera-
ture Controller initiates a
lockout of CA operation
Whenever the Tempera-
ture Controller enables
CA operation.
Type: normal, or active at mid-
night
First 1 per hour
Last 1 per hour.
Lockout End
NA
CA Configuration
Change
Any time the CA unit
configuration changes
Last 2 per hour, last
10 per day
Configuration variables
N2 purity values for last low, me-
dium, and high flow tests, and
flags to indicate whether low,
medium and high values are in
range
Any time a nitrogen test
is completed
Last 2 per hour, last
10 per day
CA Nitrogen Test
Any time ‘‘service the fil-
ter’’ hours or compressor
hours expires or is reset,
or the O2 sensor’s life is
detected to be low, or the
O2 sensor is detected re-
placed
Filter hours expired; filter hours
reset; compressor hours expired;
compressor hours reset; O2 sen-
sor life low; O2 sensor expired;
filter, compressor, and total run
hours
CA Service Activity
First 1 per hour
Any time the CA soft-
ware revision changes
Any time the CA Con-
troller serial number
changes
Any time the CA door is
locked by the Controller
Any time the CA door is
unlocked by the Control-
ler
CA Software Upgrade
CA Controller Replaced
Door Lock (CA-DL)
Door Unlock (CA-UL)
New software version
Last 1 per day
Last 1 per day
Last 1 per hour
Last 1 per hour
New serial number
NA
NA
Vent Mode Start
(CA-VS)
Vent Mode End
(CA-VE)
Any time CA vent mode
is initiated
Any time CA vent mode
is terminated
NA
NA
Last 1 per hour
Last 1 per hour
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1.4 USDA RECORDING
A special type of recording is provided for USDA cold treatment purposes. Cold treatment recording requires that
threeremotetemperatureprobes areplaced in thecargo at various locations. Provision is made to connect theseprobes
to the DataCORDER via receptacles located at the rear left-hand side of the unit. Four (five, on some units) receptacles
are provided. Four (three-pin) receptacles are for the probes and one (five pin) receptacle is provided for the
Interrogator. All receptacles are sized to accept a Deutsch HD16-5-16S size plug with a tricam coupling locking
device. The DataCORDER inputs are designed to accept a two wire thermistor probe.
A label on the back panel of the unit shows which receptacle is used for each probe. The USDA #1, #2 and #3 probes
(and possibly the optional Cargo probe) are installed in these receptacles.
TheDataCORDER records up to six probetemperatures (supply, return, USDA#1, #2, #3 and an optional cargo probe
#4), at the logging interval.
Thestandard DataCORDER report displays thesupply and return air temperatures. The cold treatment report displays
USDA #1, #2, #3 and return air temperatures. Cold treatment recording is backed up by a battery so recording can
continue if AC power is lost.
NOTE
There may be an additional (3-pin) receptacle for a cargo probe on some units. This should NOT be used for
USDA probes.
1.5 RELATIVE HUMIDITY
When the Relative Humidity Set Point mode is activated or de-activated (i.e., Controller function code Cd33 on
Micro-Link 2/2i), this status is stored in the DataCORDER memory and reported as an event.
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SECTION 2
SYSTEM SETUP
2.1 HARDWARE PLATFORMS SUPPORTED
The DataView Software will run on a variety of DOS based machines. We recommend the use of a desktop or laptop
machine with at least 3MB free disk space and a VGA monitor for displaying graphics, for most printing and report
generation functions. Other, less capable computers may be used for the actual data extraction.
2.2 INTERROGATION CABLES
Cable requirements may differ between interrogation devices. For cable connections see Figure 2-1.
DEUTSCH PLUG
2
DataReader
VEAM PLUG
1
3
Micro-Link 2
5
6
DEUTSCH PLUG
9
H. P.
PALMTOP
4
10
DataReader
7
8
Computer Device
1
NOTE
DataReaderKit includes items 1 through 6, item 2 is not sold separately.
1. DataReader
6. Software, DataView (DOS)
7. Battery Pack with Charger
8. Cable, Battery
2. Cable, Download
3. Cable, Adapter
4. Cable, Upload
9. Cable Assembly
5. Battery, Alkaline -- 9 Volt
10. Adapter
Figure 2-1. Communication Cable Connections
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2.3 PRINTER SUPPORT
Formatted reports can be generated on the following printers:
1. EPSON 85 dot matrix or compatible (most dot matrix printers will support this format)
2. HP LaserJet or equivalent (Many laser printers will support this format).
For printers that are not compatible with the above printers, select the FILE printer port option in printer setup. This
will send the report to an ASCII print file.
2.3.1 PERSONAL COMPUTER PRINTING CABLE CONNECTIONS
After the DataCORDER has been interrogated, the data may be printed from a PC to a parallel or serial printer. Printer
cables will differ depending on the type of printer.
a. Parallel Printer
If you are connecting to a parallel printer, a standard Centronics type printer cable may be used (see Figure 2-2). The
printer cable connects to the printer port on a PC.
1. Portable/Personal
1
Computer (Parallel Port)
2. Centronics Cable
3. Parallel Printer
2
3
Figure 2-2. Parallel Printer Cable Connections
c. Serial Printer
If you are using a Serial Printer, a standard Null-modem type cable may be used (see Figure 2-3). Serial printers with
9-pin serial ports may require a standard 9-socket (female) to 25-pin (male) serial converter.
1. Portable/Personal
Computer (Serial Port)
2. Cable
(Standard Null--Modem type)
3. Parallel Printer
1
2
3
Figure 2-3. Serial Printer Cable Connections
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SECTION 3
DATAVIEW PROGRAM INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE
The following is a copy of the software program at time of printing. If loading only one program
(12--00413 reciprocating unit interrogation or 12--00528 scroll unit interrogation program) the pro-
gram disc instructions may be followed as written. If loading both programs on the same computer,
differentresidentdirectoriesmustbecreatedWherethesedifferencesexist, annotationhas beenadd-
ed to the text provided herein.
Refer to the manual Table of Contents for a listing of the following Topics and the material provided
under the topic heading.
TOPIC 1 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
This section describes the PC and printer system requirements for the DOS DataView interrogator program.
Desktop Computer
1. MS--DOS compatible computer with an 80186 or higher microprocessor.
2. A hard--disk system (Or hard--disk emulation with electronic memory).
3. MS--DOS version 3.3 or higher.
4. A minimum of 640KB free System Memory (RAM).
5. A minimum of 3MB free hard--disk space.
6. One 3.5--inch disk drive. If the system has one diskette drive it will have a drive designator of A. If the system is
configured with two diskette drives the second drive will be designated as B.
7. One Serial Port not dedicated to a FAX--Modem.
8. One of the following ports available for a printing;
Serial port
Parallel port
Network Connection
9. Serial to serial, serial to parallel, or parallel to parallel printer cable.
HP Palmtop Computer
1. MS--DOS compatible computer with an 80186 or higher microprocessor.
2. MS--DOS version 3.3 or higher.
3. A minimum of 640KB free System Memory (RAM).
4. A minimum of 3MB ROM free space available.
5. One RS--232 serial port.
6. Connectivity Pack to transfer/receive files from a desktop computer to/from the HP Palmtop computer.
7. Serial to serial or serial to parallel printer cable.
Pen--Based Computer
1. MS--DOS compatible computer with an 80186 or higher microprocessor.
2. MS--DOS version 3.3 or higher.
3. A minimum of 640KB free System Memory (RAM).
4. A minimum of 3MB ROM free space available.
5. Optional 3.5 floppy disk drive.
6. One RS--232 serial port.
7. Optional parallel port.
8. Serial to serial, serial to parallel, or parallel to parallel printer cable.
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Printers Supported
1. EPSON 85 dot matrix or compatible (most dot matrix printers support this format).
2. HP Laser Jet or equivalent (many laser printers support this format).
For printers that are not compatible with the above printers, select the FILE printer port option in printer setup. This
will send the report to an ASCII print file.
TOPIC 2 DESKTOP QUICK START
This section describes the installation procedure for the DOS DataView interrogator program.
Installation From MS--DOS Prompt
This installation procedure will copy the DataView Program to a hard --disk. Approx. 1.5MB of files will be copied.
NOTE
The data view package contains two diskettes. disc part number 12--00413--05 loads software for use with
reciprocating compressor units. Disc 12--00528--00 loads software for use with scroll compressor units. Both
softwareprogramsmaybeloadedonthesamecomputerexcept differentresident directoriesmust becreated.
Each DOS DataView program comes on a single 3.5--inch diskette. To begin installation insert the diskette into drive
A:\ or drive B:\. Depending on the drive the diskette is loaded in, at the MS--DOS system prompt type A:\install or
B:\install and press the enter key. The installation program will take the user through the following steps:
a) The startup screen is displayed. Press enter to continue.
b)The product selection screen is displayed. Select which DOS DataView product to install DataView onto: a PC,
HewlettPackard(HP)Palmtoporpenbasedcomputer.Usetheup/downarrowkeystohighlighttheproduct,andthe
space bar select the product, and press enter to continue.
NOTE
If loading scroll software on the same computer as reciprocating software the destination directory must be
changed. Suggested change is C:\SCROLLDV. If the destination directory is not changed, installation ofnew
reciprocating software will overwrite the scroll software.
c) Thedestinationdirectoryselectionscreenisdisplayed. Enterthe directorythe DataViewprogram willreside inand
press enter. The default directory is “C:\DATAVIEW.” If this directory does not exist on the PC, the installation
program will automatically create the directory.
d)To preserve the previous sensor configuration file, sensors.cnf, the file is copied to sensors.sav.
e) To preserve the previous program configuration file, ml2.cnf, the file is copied to ml2.sav.
f) The custom.cnf, *.DCX, and *.PRN files will not be delete and will remain in the directory.
g)The previous version of the DataView program will be deleted prior to installing the new program.
h)All of the files are downloaded to the directory defined in step c. As the files are downloaded to the computer, a
progress bar is displayed to indicate the amount of files successfully downloaded. The following files will reside in
the directory defined in step c.
DATAVIEW.EXE
RPTVIEW.EXE
PRNTFILE.EXE
COREMON.EXE
CTD2.EXE
Main Program
Report Generator Program
Print Report Program
Micro-Link 2/2i Monitor Program
Micro-Link 1 Program
DataReader Program -- not included with the HP Palmtop or
Pen--Based computer.
SELFILE.EXE
HELP.DAT
Help data file
CONTHELP.DAT
CGA.BGI
Controller Monitor Help data file
Graphics driver
EGAVGA.BGI
ML2.CNF
MODELS2.CNF
SENSORS.CNF
Graphics driver
Program configuration file
Model controller configuration file
Sensor configuration file
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i) Creates the sub directory C:\“directory”\DATA, where “directory” is the directory defined in step c. This is the
working directory where the DCX files are stored.
j) Creates the sub directory C:\“directory”\PRN_FLS, where “directory” is the directory defined in step c. This is the
print file directory where the ASCII Text print files are stored.
k)The user shall be notified when the installation is complete via the Installation Completion Screen and given direc-
tions on how to proceed.
l) To restore the previous customized version of the sensor configuration file, execute the following commands at the
MS--DOS prompt:
1. “del sensors.cnf” -- deletes the new sensors.cnf file
2. “ren sensors.sav sensors.cnf” -- restores the old sensors.cnf file
m) To restore the previous customized version of the program configuration file, execute the following commandsat
the MS--DOS prompt:
1. “del ml2.cnf” -- deletes the new ml2.cnf file
2. “ren ml2.sav ml2.cnf” -- restores the old ml2.cnf file
Additional Steps For The HP Palmtop
This section describes the steps required to transfer the DataView program from a PC to an HP Palmtop.
a) Prior to transferring the DataView program the user will create the following directories on the HP Palmtop:
Reciprocating Software
Scroll Software
1.
2.
3.
A:\DATAVIEW
1.
2.
3.
A:\SCROLLDV
A:\DATAVIEW\DATA
A:\DATAVIEW\PRN_FLS
A:\SCROLLDV\DATA
A:\SCROLLDV\PRN_FLS
b)If a previous version of the DataViewprogram exist on theHPPalmtop, delete allthe filesin A:\DATAVIEWdirec-
tory, “DEL A:\DATAVIEW\*.*.” or “DEL A:\SCROLLDV\*.*.”
c) The HP Palmtop is supplied with the “HP Connectivity Pack Program.” Prior to transferring the files the user will
ensure this program resides on the HP Palmtop and the PC.
d)Using the cables provided with the HP Palmtop, connect the HP Palmtop to the PC.
e) Start the HP Connectivity Software Program on the HP Palmtop and the PC.
f) Copy all the program files located on the PC in the C:\”directory” where ”directory” is the directory defined in the
installation instructions step c, to the A:\DATAVIEW or A:\SCROLLDV directory on the HP Palmtop.
Additional Steps For The Pen--based Computer Without A Floppy Drive
This section describes the steps required to transfer the DataView program from the PC to a Pen--Based computer.
a) Using a serial cable the user shall connect the Pen--Based computer to the PC.
b)The user shall start the Windows Terminal program on the Pen--Based computer and the PC.
c) The user shall copy the installation files located on the PC’s hard drive (i.e., C:\) or the floppy drive (i.e., A:\ or B:\).
The installation files are copied into a temporary directory on the Pen--Based computer (i.e., C:\Temp).
d)After the installation files are copied to the Pen--Based computer, type C:\Temp\Install to start the installation pro-
gram.
e) Follow the steps defined above to install the program onto the Pen--Based computer.
f) To run the program the CONFIG.SYS file needs to be modified. These changes are required to increase the amount
of system memory used by the DataView program. If these changes are not made, the DataView program will run
out of memory. An out of memory message is displayed, to indicate the problem. For example; when the user is
viewing a file, only a portion of the file will be processed and displayed. The user is notified of the date range that
was processed and can be viewed. The user can continue and view the data or cancel the operation.
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To modify the CONFIG.SYS file, the following entries must be in the CONFIG.SYS file to execute the DataView
program:
i. DEVICE = \DOS\HIMEM.SYS
ii. DEVICE = \DOS\EMM386.EXE X=C800--CFFF I=DOOO--DFFF V
iii. DEVICE = \DOS\POWER.EXE
iv. DEVICE = \DOS\INTERLINK.EXE
v. DOS = HIGH, UMB
vi. FILES = 40
vii. BUFFERS = 30
The other entries should have “REM” entered before each entry. This will retain the information in the file, but the
entry will not be executed. For example; the entry, “DEVICE = \PCM\DPMS.EXE” should be changed to “REM
DEVICE = \PCM\DPMS.EXE.”
Running The Program At The MS--DOS Prompt
This section describes the procedure for executing the program from the MS--DOS prompt.
1. Reboot the computer into the MS-DOS mode. DO NOT start windows, this will reduce the amount of memory
available for the Data View program.
2. Change directory to the DataView directory by typing: CD \DATAVIEW <ENTER> or CD \SCROLLDV
<ENTER>
3. At the MS--DOS prompt type: DATAVIEW <ENTER> to run the program.
Changing Program Behavior
This section describes the two methods to change the behavior of the DataView program.
1) StarttheDataViewprogramand goto theProgram Setupscreen. Fromthis screenthe usercan setup theprogram
to run on their computer.
2) ToaddcontrolparameterstotheDataViewmainprogram,startattheMS--DOSpromptandtype“directory --“pa-
rameter” <ENTER> where “directory” is the resident directory (DATAVIEW, SCROLLDV or other directory des-
ignation), then space dash and “parameter” is the parameter you want to change.
The following are valid parameters:
1. To set the temperature units to Celsius, type: “DIRECTORY” --TC <ENTER>.
2. To set the temperature units to Fahrenheit, type: “DIRECTORY” --TF <ENTER>.
3. To convert the RAW files to DCX files, type: “DIRECTORY” --CONVERT <ENTER>.
4. To run on monochrome monitors (i.e., HP Palmtop), type: “DIRECTORY” --P <ENTER>.
5. To run on color monitors, type: “DIRECTORY” --D <ENTER>.
6. To set the communications port (i.e., port where the Carrier module is connected), type: “DIRECTORY” --COM1
<ENTER> or “DIRECTORY” --COM2 <ENTER>
The above options can be combined. For instance, type: DATAVIEW --TF --D <ENTER> would set the reciprocating
software program to run with Fahrenheit temperature units and a color monitor.
TOPIC 3 MENU BASICS
This section describes how to use the DOS DataView interrogator menu system.
Nearly the entire DataView Program can be run with these keystrokes:
1. RIGHT and LEFT Arrow keys move through the boxes on the screen.
2. UP and DOWN Arrow keys move vertically within a menu box.
3. ENTER selects an option.
4. ESC cancels the current screen and moves back to the previous screen.
5. H displays the help screen.
6. ALT--X exits the program and returns to the DOS prompt.
7. F9 attempts to reconnect the DataView program to the DataCORDER.
Throughout the program the user will be able to use the alphanumeric keys to select a feature without using the arrow
keys. Upon pressing an alphanumeric key the selected feature is executed. In addition the user will be able to use the
mouse to select a feature. Upon single clicking the left mouse button, the feature the pointer is on is executed.
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Throughout the program two major types of menus are used:
1. Check boxes allow the selection of all menu items that apply and look like this:
[ ] Graph
[X]
Tabular Data
[ ] Raw Events
2. Radio buttons allow the selection of only one item and look like this:
(*)Metric Units
( ) Standard Units
Toselectordeselectanitemineitherofthesetwomenu’s, usetheUPandDOWNarrowkeystohighlighttheselection
and press <ENTER> to select.
TOPIC 4 RAW FILE CONVERSION
The rawfile conversion feature, C:\DATAVIEW\DATAVIEW --CONVERT, converts a RAW formatted file to a DCX
formatted file. A DCX formatted file can be viewed and/or printed using the DataView program. The Raw File
Conversion process is the same process used when the DataView program interrogates a data recorder and produces a
DCX formatted file.
The Raw File Conversion screen will be displayed when the DataView program is started with the convert argument.
The following is a summary of the options available to the user:
<D> Directories -- Provides the user with the ability to change the current and working directories. The following
describes the directories;
1. <C> Current -- The current directory is the location of the RAW files. The RAW files will have the file extension,
“.RAW”, but it is not required. This feature allows the user to view and/or change the current directory.
2. <W> Working -- The working directory is the location where the DCX files will be stored. These files contain the
interrogated recorder data. This feature allows the user to view and/or change the working directory.
<F> Files -- Allows the user to list the files within the selected directory (i.e., current or working). The file menu box
allows the user to scan through the files available by pressing the up arrow, down arrow, page up, and page down keys.
If no files are found, the “NO FILES FOUND” message is displayed.
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<G> Go -- Allows the user to start the RAW to DCX file conversion. The following steps are processed:
1. The Raw File Conversion screen is cleared.
2. The File Processing popup is displayed.
3. Eachfileinthecurrentdirectoryis checkedto verifyif itis aRAW formattedfile. Ifnot, itskips thisfile andchecks
the next file.
4. EachRAWformattedfilefoundwithinthecurrentdirectoryisconvertedtotheDCXformatandstoredinthework-
ing directory with the same filename and the new file extension, “.DCX.”
If a problem occurs while converting the RAW file to a DCXformatted file, a message box is displayed with the failed
file and describing the problem. The program will end and return to the MS--DOS prompt.
TOPIC 5 MICRO-LINKS SELECTION SCREEN
This section describes the features available on the Micro-Links selection screen.
TheMicro-LinksselectionscreenwillbedisplayedwhentheDataViewprogramisstartedwithoutbeingconnectedto
the Recorder. The user is allowed to select which program to run: the Micro-Link 1 or Micro-Link 2/2i. The following
screen is displayed when the program starts up.
The following is a summary of the options available to the user:
<M> Micro-Links -- Allows the user to select which program to execute;
1. Micro-Link 1 -- CTD2.exe Interrogation program for the Micro-Link 1 units.
2. Micro-Link 2/2i. -- DataView Interrogation program for the Micro-Link 2/2i units.
<G> Go -- Starts the selected program.
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TOPIC 6 MAIN MENU SCREEN
This section describes the features available from the main menu. The following screen will be displayed when the
program starts up.
The following is a summary of the options available to the user:
<I> Interrogate -- This will allow the user to extract the data from the Recorder. The available interrogation methods
are: By Trip, By Date, Last 30 Days, and All Data.
<D> DataReader -- This will allow the user to transfer copied data from the DataReader to the computer, erase files
from the DataReader, or upload Data Set files to the DataReader.
<T> System Tools -- This will allow the user to change the operation of the Controller or Recorder. Users can change:
the Controller set point; user selectable functions such as defrost interval; viewthe compressor hour meter; configure
the controller for a specific temperature unit; change recorder Time and Date, recording Configuration, and Probe
Calibration; enter Trip Starts and Comments. Users can also monitor the operation of the controller input/output
functions, enter the ISO Trip Header.
<S> Program Setup -- This will allow the user to setup a Printer, a Communication port, and a Working Directory. In
program setup the user can also change the Screen Display, Temperature Units, and enable the Function Keys.
<V> View Data -- This will allow the user to view the data in a numerical format or to filter the data and display it in a
graphical and tabular form. Users can also select and edit new sensor configurations, name the new sensor
configuration, and save each configuration in a file.
<P>PrintData -- This willallowtheuser toprint reportsof numericaland formatteddata withor withoutgraphics, toa
printer or to a file. Users can also select and edit new sensor configurations, name the new sensor configuration, and
save each configuration in a file.
<H> Help -- Displays to the help screen.
<X> Exit -- Exits the program and returns the user to the DOS prompt.
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TOPIC 7 INTERROGATION MENU
This section describes how to retrieve data from the recorder. The following screen is displayed when this option is
selected.
The following is a summary of the options available in Interrogation.
<T> By Trip -- All data logged from the Trip Start selected until the next Trip Start (or the last date in the recorder) will
be downloaded.
<B> By Date -- All data logged between two user specified dates will be downloaded.
<L> Last 30 Days -- All data logged in the last 30 calendar days will be downloaded.
<A> All Data -- All data logged in the recorder will be downloaded.
<W> Working Directory -- Allows the user to view and/or change the working directory where the interrogated files
will be stored.
<H> Help -- Displays the help screen.
<ESC> Close -- Closes the window and returns the user to the Main Menu Screen.
As the data is being downloaded to the file in the working directory, a progress window is displayed to indicate how
much data has been copied and how much remains. Upon completion of copying the file the user is asked to enter a
comment about the interrogation file. This is optional. If the user does not wish to enter the comment, press <ESC> to
skip.Toenterthecomment,thefollowingfieldsareavailabletoenterinformation:BillingofLading#,PointofOrigin,
Origin Date, Point of Destination, Destination Date, and Comment.
For an ML2i product, the following comment fields initialized by reading the ISOTrip Header from the data recorder.
The point of origin, origin date, point of destination, and comment fields. The bill of lading and destination date are
initialized to blank fields.
The final step convert the raw file to a DCX format file. This format is used to view and print the file.
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TOPIC 8 DATAREADER
TheDataReaderInterfaceprogramcommunicateswiththeDataReader.Itprovidestheuserwiththeabilitytoviewthe
files on the DataReader, read the files from the DataReader and store the data into the DCX file format on the users
computer. The program also allows the user to erase all the files on the DataReader. The following screen is displayed
when this option is chosen.
The following is a summary of the options available in DataReader Interface Utility.
<W> Working Directory -- Allows the user to view and/or change the working directory where the interrogated data
files will be stored.
<F> Files -- Provides the user with a list of the files located in the DataReader. The user will be allowed to select one of
the DataReader files.
<U> Upload -- Allows the user to read the files from the DataReader, converts the files to DCX file format, and store
them into the working directory on the computer. The DataReader files must be selected before up loading files to the
computer.
<E> Erase -- Allows the user to delete all the files on the DataReader.
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TOPIC 9 SYSTEM TOOLS
The system tools screen provides the user with the ability to view and/or modify the recorder and controller data
values. The following screen is displayed when this option is chosen.
The following is a summary of the options available in System Tools.
<C> Controller Utilities -- Thiswill allowthe userto setthe controllerconfiguration, entera newcontainer ID, change
how the controller operates via the selectable parameters, change the set point and view the compressor hour meter.
For further information refer to the following sections: TOPIC 10 -- Controller Utilities and TOPIC 11 -- Controller
Configuration.
<R> Recorder Utilities (DataCORDER) -- This will allow the user to change the recorder configuration, reset the
recorder time and date, enter a trip start and comment, calibrate USDA probes, and ISO trip header. For further
information refer to the following sections: TOPIC 12 -- Recorder Utilities, TOPIC 13 -- Recorder Configuration, and
TOPIC 14 -- Probe Calibration.
<N> Controller Monitor -- This feature displays the values of the controller data in real time to enable an overview of
the controller operation when trouble shooting. The user has the ability to log the controller data values into a
spreadsheet formatted file. This file is compatible with most spreadsheet programs (i.e., MS--Excel and Lotus). For
further information refer to TOPIC 15.
<H> Help -- Displays the help screen.
<ESC> Close -- Closes the window and returns the user to the Main Menu Screen.
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TOPIC 10 CONTROLLER UTILITIES
This section describes the features available on the controller utilities.
View/Change Container ID
This will allow the user to view and modify the current container ID read from the controller. Upon changing the
container ID, the new ID is sent to the controller, the DataView program informs the user that the container ID was
successfully sent, and returns the user to the System Tools Screen. The following screen is displayed when this option
is chosen.
Upon pressing <ESC> to Cancel, the container ID is canceled and the user is returned to the System Tools Screen.
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Control Setpoint
This will allowthe user to viewand modify the current control setpointbeing readfrom thecontroller. Uponchanging
the setpoint, the new setpoint value is sent to the controller, the DataView program informs the user that the setpoint
was successfully sent, and returns the user to the System Tools Screen. The following screen is displayed when this
option is chosen.
Upon pressing <ESC> to Cancel, the setpoint is canceled and the user is returned to the System Tools Screen.
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Control Parameters
The following screen is displayed for the user to view and modify the current settings of the controller user selectable
parameters.
The following is a summary of the options available in Controller Parameters.
<D> Defrost Interval -- Allows the user to view and modify the automatic defrost interval.
<U> Units -- Allows the user to view and modify the temperature units which are used when displaying controller
temperature sensors.
<M> Shutdown Mode -- Allows the user to view and modify how the refrigeration unit will shutdown.
<R> In-Range Band -- Allows the user to view and modify the in-range band width of the control temperature sensor.
<C> Current Limit -- Allows the user to view and modify the refrigeration unit’s current limit setting.
<T> Stagger Start -- Allows the user to view and modify the stagger start time of the refrigeration unit.
<S> Send -- Allows the user to send the parameter changes to the controller. Upon completion the DataView program
informs the user that the parameters have been successfully sent.
<H> Help -- Displays the help screen.
<ESC> Cancel -- Cancels all settings and returns the user to the System Tools Screen.
Compressor Hour Meter
This feature allows the user to view the compressor run time.
Configuration
This will allow the user to select the controller configuration required by a particular model or to customize a models
configuration. For further information, refer to TOPIC 11.
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TOPIC 11 CONTROLLER CONFIGURATION
The Controller Configuration allows the user to view and modify the current controller configuration. The current
model configuration, the selectable configuration variables, and the fixed configuration variables are listed. The user
can select another model configuration and modify the selectable configuration variables. The following screen is
displayed when this option is chosen.
The following is a summary of the options available in Controller Configuration.
<G> Configuration Available -- This lists the models available for the controller.
Selectable Configuration Variables -- This will list the selectable configuration variables for the currently selected
configuration model.
<F> Fixed Configuration Variables -- This will display a screen with the fixed configuration variables.
<C> Custom -- This will allow the user to change the selectable configuration variables.
<S>Send -- Sendsthenewcontrollerconfigurationtothecontroller. UponcompletiontheDataViewprograminforms
the user that the configuration was successfully sent to the recorder.
<H> Help -- Displays the help screen.
<ESC> Cancel -- Cancels the new controller configuration and returns the user to the System Tools Screen.
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Fixed Configuration Variables
Allows the user to view the fixed configuration variables for the selected configuration model. These variables
describe the refrigeration unit and cannot be modified by the user. The following screen is displayed when this option
is chosen.
The following is a summary of the options available in Fixed Configuration Variables.
<G> Configuration Available -- This lists the models available for the controller.
<F> Fixed Configuration Variables -- This lists the fixed configuration variables for the currently selected
configuration model.
<H> Help -- Displays the help screen.
<ESC> Close -- Closes the window and returns the user to the Controller Configuration Screen.
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Custom Controller Configuration
Allowstheusertochangetheselectableconfigurationvariablesandsavethosevaluesintoanewconfigurationmodel.
The following screen is displayed when this option is chosen.
The following is a summary of the options available in Custom Controller Configuration.
<D> Dehumidification -- Allows the user to configure or not configure the controller with a dehumidification device.
<I> Defrost Interval Save -- Allows the user to save or not save the defrost interval.
<V> Advance Pre--trip -- Allows theuser toset theadvanced pre--triptest toAUTO1(i.e., NO)or AUTO2 (i.e., YES).
<T> Suction Temperature Sensor -- Allows the user to configure or not configure the controller with a suction
temperature sensor.
<M> Economy Mode -- Allows the user to set the custom economy mode.
<A> Arctic Mode -- Allows the user to enable/disable the arctic mode.
<B> Bulb Mode -- Allows the user to enable/disable the bulb mode.
<C>DischargePressureSensor -- Allowstheusertoconfigureornotconfigurethecontrollerwithadischargepressure
sensor. This is an Micro-Link 2i Controller variable only.
<P> Probe Check Logic -- Allows the user to set the probe check logic to standard or special. This is an Micro-Link 2i
Controller variable only.
<F>SnapFreeze -- Allowstheusertoenable/disablethesnapfreeze.ThisisanMicro-Link2iControllervariableonly.
<U> Suction Pressure Sensor -- Allows the user to configure or not configure the controller with a suction pressure
sensor. This is an Micro-Link 2i Controller variable only.
<G> Degree C Lockup -- Allows the user to configure or not configure the controller with degree C lockout. This is an
Micro-Link 2i Controller variable only.
<S>Save -- Allows theuser tosave theconfiguration variablevalues. Uponpressing the“S” key, the useris allowedto
enter up to 14 characters forthe customconfiguration name. Upon acceptingthe newname, theconfiguration issaved
in the custom.cnf file. The new name will be displayed in the available configurations on the controller configuration
screen.
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<H> Help -- Displays the help screen.
<ESC> Cancel -- Cancels the changes to the custom controller configuration and returns the user to the Controller
Configuration Screen.
TOPIC 12 RECORDER UTILITIES
This section describes the features available on the recorder utilities menu.
Trip Functions
This feature will allow the user to initiate a Trip Start and enter specific Trip comments. The following screen is
displayed when this option is chosen.
The following is a summary of the options available in Trip Functions
<T> Trip start -- This feature will allow the user to initiate a Trip Start. The trip start request is sent to the Recorder.
UponcompletiontheDataViewprograminformstheuserthatthetripstartwassuccessfullysentandupdatesthe“Last
Trip Start” with the current date and time. Trip starts are used when extracting data from the recorder “By Trip.”
<C> Trip Comment -- This feature will allow the user to enter a trip comment. Comments are limited to 50 characters.
The screen displayed when this option is chosen is shown on the following page.
The user enters the comment, the comment is sent to the recorder and the DataView program informs the user that the
comment was successfully sent.
Upon pressing <ESC> to Cancel, the comment is canceled and the user is returned to the Trip Functions Screen.
<H> Help -- Displays the help screen.
<ESC> Close -- Closes the window and returns the user to the System Tools Screen.
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Configuration
This allows the user to modify the recorder configuration. For a full description of the configuration selections and
illustrations of the applicable screens, refer to TOPIC 13.
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Date And Time
This allows the user to view and/or modify the recorder date and time. The computer time and date are displayed as an
aid to the user. The following screen is displayed when this option is chosen. The recorder date is displayed in
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
The user enters the date and time, the date and time is sent to the recorder, the DataViewprogram informs the user that
the date and time was successfully sent, and returns the user to the System Tools Screen.
Upon pressing <ESC> to Cancel, the date and time are canceled and the user is returned to the System Tools Screen.
USDA Probe Calibration
This allows the user to calibrate the USDA and Cargo sensor probes on the data recorder. For a full description of the
USDA Probe Calibration selections and illustrations of the applicable screens, refer to TOPIC 14.
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Update ISO Trip Header
This allows the user to view and/or modify the data recorder ISO trip header. Each field has a maximum size of 13
characters. Amaximumof 128total charactersare allowed. The dateand timeare initializedfrom thecurrent dateand
time on the data recorder. The following screen is displayed when this option is chosen.
The user enters the trip header fields, one at a time. Upon pressing <Enter> the current field is accepted and the cursor
is moved to the next field. Upon pressing <Alt--S> to Send, the trip header is sent to the recorder and the DataView
program informs the user that the trip header was successfully sent.
Upon pressing <ESC> to Cancel, the trip header is canceled and the user is returned to the System Tools Screen.
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TOPIC 13 RECORDER CONFIGURATION
The Recorder Configuration allows the user to view and modify the current recorder configuration. The Recorder
Configuration screen shows all of the sensors installed to a unit and whether they are configuredto berecorded. Italso
shows the recording interval. The following screen is displayed when this option is chosen.
The following is a summary of the options available in Recorder Configuration.
<I> Recording Interval -- Allows the user to change the recording interval time 15 / 30 / 60 / 120 minutes.
<T> Standard Configuration -- Allows the user to select a standard recorder configuration.
<G> Generic Configuration -- Allows the user to select a generic recorder configuration.
Recorder Sensors -- Displays the configured recorder sensors.
Controller Sensors -- Displays the configured controller sensors.
<S>Send -- Sendsthenewrecorderconfigurationtotherecorder.UponcompletiontheDataViewprograminformsthe
user that the configuration was successfully sent to the recorder.
<H> Help -- Displays the help screen.
<ESC> Cancel -- Cancels the recorder configuration and returns the user to the System Tools Screen.
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Standard Configuration
This feature will allow the user to select a standard recorder configuration, set the alarms, set the sample type for the
recorder sensors, set the sample size for the recorder sensors, and set the sample type for the controller sensors. The
following screen is displayed when this option is chosen.
The following is a summary of the options available in Standard Configuration.
<S> Standard Configuration -- Allows the user to select the configuration. When a configuration is selected with a
USDA and/or Cargo probe sensors, the Recorder Sensor Alarm Configuration Screen is displayed.
<T> Sample Type -- Allows the user to select the sample type for the recorder sensors. The ”2--Averaged, 3--USDA”
sets the Supply Air and Return Air to an averaged value. And the USDA 1, USDA 2, and USDA 3 to a snapshot value.
<Z> Sample Size -- Allows the user to select the sample size for the recorder sensors.
<Y> Sample Type -- Allows the user to select the sample type for the controller sensors.
<A>Accept -- Allowstheusertoacceptthechangesmade. Thesevalueswillbestoredintemporarymemoryuntilthey
are sent to the recorder from the Recorder Configuration screen.
<H> Help -- Displays the help screen.
<ESC> Cancel -- Cancels the standard configuration and returns the user to the Recorder Configuration Screen.
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Generic Configuration
The Recorder Generic Configuration allows the user to view and modify the current recorder configuration. The
Recorder Generic Configuration screen shows all of the sensors installed to a unit and whether they are configured to
berecorded.Itallowstheusertomodifytherecordinginterval,recordersensors,andcontrollersensors.Thefollowing
screen is displayed when this option is chosen.
The following is a summary of the options available in Recorder Generic Configuration.
<I> Recording Interval -- Allows the user to change the recording interval time 15 / 30 / 60 / 120 minutes.
<T> Standard Configuration -- Allows the user to select a standard recorder configuration.
<R> Recorder Sensors -- Allows the user to directly activate the recording of a sensor directly connected to the
Recorder. For further information, refer to the Recorder Sensors description below.
<C>ControllerSensors -- AllowstheusertodirectlyactivatetherecordingofasensorconnectedtotheController.For
further information, refer to the Controller Sensors description below.
Recorder Sensors -- Displays the configured recorder sensors.
Controller Sensors -- Displays the configured controller sensors.
<S>Send -- Sendsthenewrecorderconfigurationtotherecorder.UponcompletiontheDataViewprograminformsthe
user that the configuration was successfully sent to the recorder.
<H> Help -- Displays the help screen.
<ESC> Cancel -- Cancels the generic configuration and returns the user to the Recorder Configuration Screen.
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Recorder Sensors
This displays the active sensors connected to the recorder. It also displays the sample type and sample size
configuration for each sensor. The following screen is displayed when this option is chosen.
The following is a summary of the options available in Recorder Sensors Configuration.
<R> Recorder Sensors -- Allows the user to select one or all of the sensors for the recorder configuration.
<T> Sample Type -- Allows the user to select how the sensor data will be logged; averaged or snapshot. The average
accumulatesthesensorvaluesreceivedonceperminuteovertherecorder intervalperiod andlogs theaverage valueat
that interval. The snapshot takes the sensor value received at the recorder interval and logs the value at that interval.
<Z> Sample Size -- Allows the user to select how the sensor data will be logged; low or normal resolution. The low
resolution allows the user to select a 1 byte thermistor sensor value. Low resolution utilizes less memory than normal
resolution, however temperature values will be less accurate. The normal resolution allows the user to select a 2 byte
thermistor sensor value. Normal resolution is the recommended sample size for all temperature sensors.
<L> Alarm -- Allows the user to select how the alarm will be handled for a sensor. This feature is only available for
USDA and Cargo probe sensors.
<A>Accept -- Allowstheusertoacceptthechangesmade. Thesevalueswillbestoredintemporarymemoryuntilthey
are sent to the recorder from the Recorder Configuration screen.
<H> Help -- Displays the help screen.
<ESC> Cancel -- Cancels the recorder sensors change and returns the user to the Recorder Generic Configuration
Screen.
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Controller Sensors
This displays the active sensors connected to the controller. It also displays the sample type and sample size
configuration for each sensor. The following screen is displayed when this option is chosen.
The following is a summary of the options available in Controller Sensors Configuration.
<S> Available Sensors -- Allows the user to select a total of eight controller sensors for the recorder configuration.
<C> Controller Sensors -- Displays the controller sensors selected.
<T> Sample Type -- Allows the user to select how the sensor data will be logged; averaged or snapshot. The average
accumulatesthesensorvaluesreceivedonceperminuteovertherecorder intervalperiod andlogs theaverage valueat
that interval. The snapshot takes the sensor value received at the recorder interval and logs the value at that interval.
<A>Accept -- Allowstheusertoacceptthechangesmade. Thesevalueswillbestoredintemporarymemoryuntilthey
are sent to the recorder from the Recorder Configuration screen.
<H> Help -- Displays the help screen.
<ESC> Cancel -- Cancels the controller sensors change and returns the user to the Recorder Generic Configuration
Screen.
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TOPIC 14 PROBE CALIBRATION
Describeshowtocalibratetheprobesensors. Probecalibrationallowstheusertocalibratetheprobesensorsusingtwo
different methods; external and internal. The following screen is displayed when this option is chosen.
The following is a summary of the options available in Probe Calibration.
<P> Select Probes -- Allows the user to select which probes to calibrate. Only used for external and internal probe
calibration.
<C> Calibration Types -- Allows the user to select the calibration method. Only one probe calibration method can be
chosen.
1. External -- Upon selecting this option the External Probe Calibration popup is displayed. In this calibration mode,
theusersimplyentersanewcalibrationoffsetvalueforeachprobeselected. Itiscompletelytheuser’sresponsibil-
ity to enter the offset values correctly. A valid offset value is within the temperature range of --2.00_C to 2.00_C.
2. Internal --UponselectingthisoptiontheInternalProbeCalibrationpopupisdisplayed.Inthiscalibrationmode,the
usermustplacetheprobestobecalibratedintoanicebath.Theuserthenentersthebathtemperaturetocalibratethe
probes. A valid bath temperature value is within the range of --1.00_C to 1.00_C.
3. Automatic -- This is a special case of the Internal calibration in which the probe offsets will be calculated using a
non--changeable water bath temperature of 0.0_C.
<S> Send -- Sends the probe calibration to the recorder. Upon completion the DataViewprogram informs the user that
the probe calibration was successfully sent to the recorder.
<H> Help -- Displays the help screen.
<ESC> Cancel -- Cancels the probe calibration and returns the user to the System Tools Screen.
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TOPIC 15 CONTROLLER MONITOR
The controller monitor program displays the activity of the controller data. This program allows the user to view the
controller data in real time to enable an overviewof thecontainer unitoperation tobe obtainedwhen troubleshooting.
The following screen is displayed when this option is chosen.
The following is a summary of the options available in Controller Monitor program.
<S> Sensors -- Displays the current value of the controller sensors.
<P> Switches/Protectors -- Displays the current value of the container unit internal protectors and switches.
<O> Outputs -- Displays the current value of the controller outputs.
<M> Misc. -- Displays the current setpoint and SMV values.
<U>Update -- Allowstheusertomodifythemonitorupdateinterval.Thecontrollerdataisreadevery“x”secondsand
thescreenisupdatedwiththelatestdatavalues.Thedefaultupdateintervalis8seconds.Theintervalrangeis2to3600
seconds.
<F> Record Filename -- Allows the user the ability to store the controller data into a log file. The log file is compatible
withmostspreadsheetprograms(i.e., MS--ExcelandLotus).Priortoenteringthefilename, movethroughthesensors,
switches, outputs, misc. menu boxes, and select the controller variables to store in the log file. The variables selected
will have a check mark displayed next to them.
After selecting the controller variables, the user will enter a filename which is compatible with the DOS operating
system requirements for filenames. The user then enters the updated log file interval. The controller data is read every
“x” seconds and the log file is updated with the latest values. This update interval range is 2 to 3600 seconds.
<HOME> Record Now -- Allows the user to store the current controller values into the log file.
<H> Help -- Allows access to the help file.
<ESC> Exit -- Allows the user to exit the monitor program and return to the DataView program.
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TOPIC 16 PROGRAM SETUP
This section describes the features available to customize the computer for this program. Which allows the user to
setup the working environment of DataView program on the computer. The following screen is displayed when this
option is chosen.
The following is a summary of the options available in Program Setup.
<D> Directories -- This allows the user to select Directories in which to save Data and Print files.
<W>Theworkingdirectoryiswheretheinterrogateddataisstored.C:\dataview\data\isthedefaultdirectory.
< F> The print file directory is where the ASCII text files are stored. These files are created when the user
sends the print data to a file. C:\dataview\prn_fls\ is the default directory.
<C> Connections -- This allows the user to enable the communication port which will be connected to the data
recorder. NONE should be selected if the computer is being used to view or print files, and is not connected to a
recorder. The default is set to COM 1.
NOTE
If the computer has only one communication port available, only COM 1 will be displayed.
<T> Temperature Units -- This allows the user to select which units will be used when viewing and printing the data.
The units on the Y axis (temperature) of the graphical plot and the sensor tabular data will depend on the temperature
unit selected in this menu. The default for DataView is Celsius.
<P> Printer Setup -- This displays the Printer Configuration Screen, where printer setup options can be selected in
order to print out graphs and data. For a full description of the Printer Setup selections and illustrations of the
applicable screens, refer to TOPIC 18.
<S>ScreenType -- Thisallowstheusertoselecteitheracolorormonochromemonitor. Theusershouldselectthetype
of monitor the computer is connected to. The PC default is color. The HP Palmtop is monochrome.
<K> Function Keys -- This allows the user to enable function keys or alternate (ALT) Keys.
<S> Save -- This allows the user to save the changes made to the program setup. The program will retain these settings
and use them the next time the program is executed.
<H> Help -- Displays the help screen.
<ESC> Cancel -- Cancels the program setup and returns the user to the Main Menu Screen.
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TOPIC 17 DIRECTORY SCREEN
Thedirectoryscreenallowstheusertochangethecurrent,working,orprintfiledirectorytoanotherdirectorylocation.
The directory screen is available from the Program Setup, Interrogation, and Raw to DCX Conversion screens. The
following screen is displayed when this option is chosen.
<ESC> Cancel -- Cancels the printer setup and returns the user to the Program Setup Screen. If Printer Setup is started
from the Print Data screen, the user is returned to the Print Data screen.
The following is a summary of the options available in the directory screen.
<D> Directories -- List the directories and files available in the current directory. Allows the user to move to a
sub--directory or to the previous directory. The user can move through the list of directories and files using the arrow
keys or mouse button. To change the directory move to another directory and press “Enter” or double click the left
mouse button. Upon selecting a file, not change is made. The new directory path is displayed above the directories
menu box. The following defines the types of directories:
1.. “x:\” -- changes the directory path to another drive. Where “x” is a letter from A to Z. For example,
A -- is a floppy drive.
C -- is the hard drive.
F -- is a network file server.
2. “SUBDIR\” -- changes the directory path to a sub--directory with in the current directory.
3. “..\” -- changesthedirectorypathby movingup onelevel inthe directorypath. Forexample, ifthe currentdirectory
path is “C:\DATAVIEW\DATA”, the new directory path becomes “C:\DATAVIEW.”
<A> Accept -- Allows the user to accept the new directory path. The directory will be saved, the directory screen is
removed, and the previous screen is displayed with the new directory path.
<H> Help -- Displays the help screen.
<ESC> Cancel -- Cancels the new directory and returns the user to the previous screen.
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TOPIC 18 PRINTER SETUP
Describes the features available to setup the program to print a job. This allows the user to setup theprinter port, select
whichprinter, andselectthepapersizefortheprintjobssenttotheprinter.Thefollowingscreenisdisplayedwhenthis
option is chosen.
The following is a summary of the options available in Print Setup.
<P>PrinterPort -- Thisallowstheusertoselecttheportthattheprinterwillbeconnectedto.Fileallowstheusertosend
the print job to an ASCII text print file. The default is set to LPT1 -- parallel port 1.
<T> Printer Type -- This allows the user to select type of printer the print jobs will be sent to. Text Only allows the user
to send the data in the ASCII text format. This does not support the graphics data. The default is set to HP Laser Jet.
<Z> Paper Size -- This allows the user to select the paper size the print job will be printed on. The custom paper size
allows the user to select a different paper size. The default is set to standard.
<S> Save -- This allows the user to save the printer setup. The program will retain these settings and use them the next
time the program is executed.
<H> Help -- Displays the help screen.
<ESC> Cancel -- Cancels the printer setup and returns the user to the Program Setup Screen. If Printer Setup is started
from the Print Data screen, the user is returned to the Print Data screen.
The following options are only available when a serial port is selected (i.e., COM 1, COM 2,...).
<A> Parity -- This allows the user to select how parity will be handled on the serial port. The default is set to no parity.
<B> Baud Rate -- This allows the user to select the baud rate of the serial port. The default is set to 9600 baud rate.
<D> Data Bits -- This allows the user to select how the data will be transferred on the serial port. The default is set to 8
data bits.
<O> Stop Bits -- This allows the user to select howthe stop bits will be handled on the serial port. The default is set to 1
stop bit.
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TOPIC 19 VIEW DATA
Describes the features available to view the interrogated data. This allows the user to Display any data file (*.dcx)
stored in the current working directory. A *.dcx data file is the interrogation file for one specific recorder for a single
interrogation operation. The name of the file is the 6 digits of the container ID, with two letters added to uniquely
define the file. For example, the container unit CTDU1234565 when interrogated would create the interrogation file
name, 123456AA.DCX. The following screen is displayed when this option is chosen.
The following is a summary of the options available in View Data.
<F> Select File -- This allows the user to view the current interrogation file or to choose any data file available in the
current working directory.
<D> Date Range -- This allows the user to input a Date Range for the data that is to be viewed.
<V> View -- This allows the user to specify how the data is to be Viewed. This can be either Sensor data graphic form,
sensor data tabular form, sensor data tabular form without the event acronym message, event data, summary data,
and/or raw data.
<S> Sensors -- This allows the user to choose a specific sensor configuration. The user can also choose New
configuration to create a new configuration with desired sensors and then save it into the sensors.cnf file. The
Available Configurations Menu will be updated to include the new configuration. Several configurations can be
created and then saved in the sensors.cnf file for later usage. For a full description of the Printer Setup selections and
illustrations of the applicable screens, refer to TOPIC 20.
<A> Axis -- This automatically scales the X and Y axis on the Graph that is to be viewed.
<G>Go -- Thisstartsthe processingof thefile intothe reportformat selected. Once theprocessing iscomplete, thefile
will be displayed on the screen.
<H> Help -- Displays the help screen.
<ESC> Close -- Closes the window and returns the user to the Main Menu Screen. If View Data is started within the
Interrogation Screen, the user is returned to the Interrogation Screen.
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TOPIC 20 SENSOR CONFIGURATION
This section describes the features available to configure the sensors.
This allows a user to configure the sensors which will be used to view and print the interrogated data. The following
screen is displayed when this option is chosen.
The following is a summary of the options available in Sensor Configuration.
<F> DCX File Sensors -- This displays the available sensors found in the DCX file.
<C> Configurations -- This displays the sensor configurations.
Selected Sensors -- This displays the sensors configured for the selected sensor configuration.
<N>New -- Thisallowstheusertocreateanewsensorconfiguration.Uptosix(6)sensorsmaybeincludedinthesame
configuration. The user creates a sensor configuration from the sensors availablein theDCXfileand thensaves itinto
sensors.cnf file. All new sensor configurations must be given a name. The user should give each new configuration a
name that describes the configuration. Configuration names may be up to 8 characters long, consist of numbers and
letters, but no spaces.
<D> Delete -- This allows the user to delete the currently selected sensor configuration.
<A> Accept -- This allows the user to accept the currently selected sensor configuration to view or print the
interrogated data.
<H> Help -- Displays the help screen.
<ESC> Cancel -- Cancels the sensor configuration and returns the user to the View Data Screen. If Sensor
Configuration is started from the Print Data screen, the user is returned to the Print Data screen.
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TOPIC 21 TEXTUAL DATA
The textual data display screen will display the interrogated data file on the screen. The data can be presented in the
following ways: sensor data, event data, summary data and raw data.
Sensor Data
The sensor data is displayed in a tabular form, with the following columns:
1. Date
2. Time
3. Sensor 1
4. Sensor 2
5. Sensor 3
6. Sensor 4
7. Sensor 5
8. Sensor 6
9. Event Messages are displayed using acronyms to reduce space.
AL
-- Controller Alarm
BULB_S -- Bulb Mode Start
BULB_E -- Bulb Mode End
CA_AL
CA_DL
CA_UL
CA_LS
CA_LE
CA_PS
CA_PE
CA_SP
CA_VS
CA_VE
dAL
-- Controlled Atmosphere (CA) Alarm
-- CA Door Lock
-- CA Door Unlock
-- CA Lockout Start
-- CA Lockout End
-- CA Pretrip Start
-- CA Pretrip End
-- CA Setpoint
-- CA Vent Start
-- CA Vent End
-- Recorder Alarm
-- Defrost Start
DS
DE
-- Defrost End
DHS
DHE
-- Dehumidification Start
-- Dehumidification End
ECON_S -- Economy Mode Start
ECON_E -- Economy Mode End
HE
HS
-- Humidity End
-- Humidity Start
NEW SN -- New Controller
NEW SW -- Controller Software Upgrade
NWF
NWR
OFF
OFFwb
ON
-- Controller Communication Error
-- Controller Communication Recovery
-- Power Down
-- Battery Backup Recording Start
-- Power Up
ONwb
PS
-- Battery Backup Recording End
-- Pretrip Start
PE
-- Pretrip End
TS
-- Trip Start
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A valid sensor data value is displayed as a numeric value. An out of range sensor data value is displayed as
“OUTRNG.” A sensor data value which has been turned off is displayed as “OFF.”
NOTE
Alarm numbers are not shown next to the alarm events (i.e., AL, dAL, CA_AL) when viewingsensor data. To
refer to the alarm numbers view event or raw data.
Event Data
The event data for each day is displayed as follows:
1. Date
2. Setpoint for the day.
3. Time and event 1 which occurred.
4. Time and event 2 which occurred.
5. Time and event n which occurred.
Summary Data
The summary data displays a report for the specified date range. The report contains the following information:
1. Alarm Summary
Controller Alarms -- displays each controller alarm activated, the date and time first activated, and the
date and time last activated.
Recorder Alarms -- displays each recorder alarm activated, the date and time first activated, and the
date and time last activated.
Controlled Atmosphere Alarms -- displays each CA alarm activated, the date and time first activated,
and the date and time last activated.
2. Pretrip Summary
Date and time activated
Pretrip test run
3. USDA Summary
Date and time activated
USDA event activated
Raw Data
The raw data file is divided into the following parts:
Header: The header contains the following information;
1. Container ID
2. Date of Interrogation
3. Start Date of data interrogated
4. End Date of data interrogated
5. Temperature Units
Configuration: The configuration header contains the following information;
1. Recorder Serial number
2. Recorder Software Revision level
3. Controller Serial number
4. Controller Software Revision level
5. Bill of Lading #
6. Point of Origin
7. Origin Date
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8. Point of Destination
9. Discharge Date
10.Trip Comment
Daily Data: Each Day will have a record with the following data:
1. Main Setpoint at the start of the day
2. Sensor Data
3. Event Data
Some days may require more than one record, if there is a lot of sensor data, or the recording format changes. The data
display screen supports the following options, to move through the file:
1. Page Up
Go up one page
Go down one page
Go up one line
2. Page Down
3. Up Arrow
4. Down Arrow Go down one line
5. Home
Go to the top of the report
6. End
Go to the bottom of the report
7. F1/ALT--1
8. F3/ALT--3
9. F7/ALT--7
10.F10/ALT--0
Help
Next Report
Print -- Allows the user to setup the reports to send to the printer. Displays the Print Data Screen.
Print Direct -- Sends the selected view reports to the printer using the current printer settings. The
formattedreportsaresenttotheprinter. IftheRawreportisselectedwithanyoftheformattedreports(i.e.,graphic,
sensor, event, or summary), only the formatted reports are printed. The Raw report will not be printed. The user
must select the Raw report type only for this feature to print the Raw report.
11.ESC
Exit
12.M
More
13.ALT--G
14.ALT--T
15.ALT--E
16.ALT--S
ALT--R
Graphic Data
Sensor Data
Event Data
Summary Data
Raw Data
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TOPIC 22 GRAPHIC DATA
This enables the user to display a graph whose X axis is a time axis. The date range displayed can be selected from the
view data screen and can be any portion of the available data. The Y axis gives the temperature readings. The
temperature unit is selected from the program setup screen and supports both degree F and degree C.
The plot is drawn from the sensors in the configuration that was chosen by the user. For information on sensor
selection, refer to TOPIC 20. If a configuration is selected that includes one or more sensors that are not present in the
data file an error message is given. The user should select another configuration of sensors that are in the DCX file, or
create another new sensor configuration. Event Messages are displayed using acronyms to reduce space. The
acronyms are defined in TOPIC 21 -- Textual Data.
The following Keys are used with the Graph:
1. Page Up
2. Page Down Move to the left one page
3. Up Arrow Move to the right one line
4. Down Arrow Move to the left one line
Move to the right one page
5. F1/ALT--1
6. F3/ALT--3
7. F4/ALT--4
Help
Next Report
Zoom Out -- Expands the graph to the next larger size. The graph sizes available are; Minimum,
Normal, and Maximum.
8. F5/ALT--5
9. F6/ALT--6
10. F7/ALT--7
11. F8/ALT--8
Zoom In -- Reduces the graph to the next smaller size.
Toggle Legend -- Displays a sensor legend with temperature values or the line color/pattern.
Print -- Allows the user to setup the reports to send to the printer. Displays the Print Data Screen.
Toggle Messages -- Displays the event messages or not.
12. F10/ALT--0 Print Direct -- Sends the selected view reports to the printer using the current printer settings. The
formatted reports are sent to the printer. If the Raw report is selected with any of the formatted reports (i.e., graphic,
sensor, event, orsummary), onlytheformattedreportsareprinted. TheRawreportwillnotbeprinted.Theusermust
select the Raw report type only for this feature to print the Raw report.
13. ESC
Exit
14. M
More
15. ALT--G
16. ALT--T
17. ALT--E
18. ALT--S
19. ALT--R
Graphic Data
Sensor Data
Event Data
Summary Data
Raw Data
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TOPIC 23 PRINT DATA
This will allow the user to Print any data file (*.dcx) stored in the current working directory. A *.dcx data file is the
interrogationfileforonespecificrecorderforasingleinterrogationoperation.Thenameofthefileisthe6digitsofthe
container ID, with two letters added to uniquely define the file. For example, the container unit CTDU1234565 when
interrogated would create the interrogation file name, 123456AA.DCX.
The following screen is displayed when this option is chosen.
The following is a summary of the options available in Print Data.
<F> Select File -- This allows the user to view the current interrogation file or to choose any data file available in the
current working directory.
<D> Date Range -- This allows the user to input a Date Range for the data that is to be viewed.
<N> Print File -- This allows the user to change the ASCII print file name, which is used to store the ASCII text
representation of the print data.
<T> Report Type -- This allows the user to select either Formatted Reports or Raw Data. If the formatted report is
selected the Report Format menu is displayed.
<R> Report Format -- This allows the user to select the report format. Data can be presented as a Graph, Sensor data or
Event data. The options for Report Format are:
1. Graph -- Prints a linear graph of a maximum of six sensors. The Xaxis represents the time and theYaxisrepresents
the temperature.
2. Sensor Data -- Prints a tabular form of the configured sensors.
3. Sensor (No Msgs) -- Prints a tabular form of the configured sensors without the event acronym message.
4. Event Data -- Prints the events.
5. Pretrip -- Prints the pretrip summary.
6. Alarms/USDA -- Prints the alarm summary and USDA summary.
For further definition of the report format, refer to TOPIC 21 -- Textual Data and TOPIC 22 -- Graphic Data.
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<S> Sensors -- This allows the user to choose a specific sensor configuration. The user can also choose New
configuration to create a new configuration with desired sensors and then save it into the sensors.cnf file. The
Available Configurations Menu will be updated to include the new configuration. Several configurations can be
created and then saved in the sensors.cnf file for later usage. For further information, refer to TOPIC 20.
<A> Axis -- This automatically scales the X and Y axis on the Graph that is to be viewed.
<P> Printer Setup -- This displays the Printer Configuration Screen, where printer setup options can be selected in
order to print out graphs and data. For further information, refer to TOPIC 17.
<G> Go -- This starts the processing of the file into the format selected for printing. Once the processing is complete,
the report will be sent to the printer (or an ASCII print file).
Restrictions:
1. When custom paper size is selected, the graphic and sensor data cannot be printed. A warning message will be
displayed for the user.
2. When printing the graphic and sensor data together, the graphic data is printed on the left side of the page and the
sensor data is printed on the right side of the page. Depending upon the page size and the number of sensors selected,
some of the sensor data may be truncated (i.e., missing data). To avoid this problem print the report with either the
graphic data or the sensor data. If the user wants to print both, go ahead, but run the report a second time with only the
sensor data selected.
<H> Help -- Displays the help screen.
<ESC> Close -- Closes the window and returns the user to the Main Menu Screen. If Print Data is started within the
Interrogation Screen, the user is returned to the Interrogation Screen.
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SECTION 4
OPTIONAL HARDWARE
4.1 DataReader
The DataReader (see Figure 4-1) is a simple to operate hand held device designed for the primary purpose of
extracting data from Container Systems and then uploading that data to a PC. It has the ability to store multiple data
files.
DataReader
ON
OFF
Esc
ENTER
Figure 4-1. Hand Held DataReader
4.2 OPERATOR INTERFACE
The operator interface is kept simple by the use of user selection menus. To move within a menu the arrow keys are
used and to make a menu selection is pressed. To escape from a menu press
.
Although the DataReader keypad is primarily for data extraction from the DataCORDER, the user can also perform a
number of basic system commands and enter basic information.
The DataReader will perform an auto power-off to extend battery life. Press
to turn the unit on.
a. Keypad
The keypad has eight keys in total:
b. LCD Display
The LCD display is an alpha/numeric dot matrix display. It has two lines of 16 characters each (see Figure 4-2).
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4.3 MENU INTERFACE
The DataReader is not password protected. Connection to the Controller is automatic and the user is not required to
specify the Controller type (ML 1/2/2i). The first menu presented to the operator will be the DataReader menu and
basic utilities (see Figure 4-2).
Connect to..
ML 1/2/2i
Transfer Data
File Utilities
DataSet Files
Set Date/Time
Power OFF
Figure 4-2. DataReader Menu
Only two lines of the menu can be seen at any time on the two line LCD display so the user will need to usethe UP and
DOWN ARROW followed by pressing the
key to select all of the functions available.
4.3.1 Transfer Data
Selecting Transfer Data allows the user to establish communication between the DataReader and a PC for the purpose
of downloading interrogated files or for uploading container configuration files from the PC.
To start the communication process with the PC, select Transfer Data from the DataReader Menu and press
.
4.3.2 File Utilities
File Free Space
File Details
Erase
Flash
********
Figure 4-3. File Utilities
The File Utilities menu allows the user to view various file options. See Figure 4-3 for these options.
a. File Free Space
File Free Space displays the amount of free space available in the memory. Selecting File Free Space and pressing
will express free space available in bytes.
b. File Details
File Details will display the total number of files currently stored in memory. The File Details include:
1. Type of data file (ML1, ML2, or ML2i)
2. Container ID
3. Down load date
4. Size of file (displayed in bytes)
c. Erase Flash
EraseFlash will erasethecontents oftheFlash Memory (theDataReadermemory). Pressing
will confirmerasure
of Flash Memory. Press
to abort the Flash Erase function.
4.3.3 DataSet Files
DataSet Files is used to display the file names of configuration files stored in the DataReader memory. Press
to
display alist ofthe configuration files. To view theconfiguration filecontents, press
level in the menu structure.
. Press
to move back one
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4.3.4 Set Date/Time
Set Date/Timeis used to set the dateand timeof theDataReader. It is important for theuser to enter thecorrect dateand
time before beginning any operation. When retrieving data files from a Micro-Link 1 Controller, the date and time
information are taken from the extracting device (the DataReader or laptop PC).
To display the current date and time, press
at the menu prompt. Press
again to change the date and time. The
datefunction will appearas Month (MM), Date(DD), Year (YYYY) and Day ofthe week. Press
correct date and time to confirm the change.
after entering the
NOTE
Before beginning any operation, ensure that the correct date and time areset in the DataReader. This is impor-
tant as the Micro-Link 1 DataCORDER obtains its time from the DataReader. The Micro-Link 2 and Micro-
Link 2i use internal clocks.
4.3.5 Power Off
Power Off will switch off power to the unit. Select Power Off and press
to turn the power off. To power off from
the main menu, press and hold down
at least three seconds.
4.3.6 Micro-Link 1/2/2i
The user will be presented with the following menu selections for the Micro-Link system Controller (not all menu
items are valid for the Micro-Link 1). The first two items are displayed on the LCD with the cursor at the first item. To
see and select the other items on the menu the user can move the cursor with the up and down arrows to the desired
item. To select the desired item, press
.
Extract Data
Command
Display
Figure 4-4. ML2 Menu
a. Extract Data
Extract Data selected from the main DataReader menu will present the user with another menu of available functions
(see Figure 4-4). The user can select the desired function with
and
.
Extract by Trip
Extract by Date
Last 30 Days
Extract all Data
Figure 4-5. Extract Data Menu
1 Extract By Trip-- Valid for ML 2/2i
Allows the user to extract data for the last trip alone, provided a trip marker was set when the last trip was initiated. If
no trip marker is found, then the DataReader will prompt the user to either abort by pressing or extract all data by
pressing
.
2 Extract By Date -- Valid for ML 2/2i
Allows the user to extract data within specific dates. Upon selecting the menu, the user is required to enter the begin
and the end dates for the data to be extracted.
3 Last 30 Days-- Valid for ML 2/2i
Allows the user to extract the last 30 records of data starting from the current date. Normally one day data will
constitute one record. In case ofmultiple records for asingle day, the dataextracted will only befor thelast 30 records.
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4 Extract All Data -- Valid for ML 1/2/2i
Allows the user to extract all data stored in the Controller memory. Different container files found in the memory will
be stored under different container numbers.
b. Command
Selecting Command presents the user with another menu of available functions (see Figure 4-6).
Mark Trip Start
Calibrate Probes
Date and Time (D/C)
Container ID
Configuration
Figure 4-6. Command Menu
The user can select the desired function by pressing
or
and
.
1 Mark Trip Start -- Valid for ML 2/2i
This menu item will enable the user to initiate a trip start. Upon choosing this menu and pressing
a trip marker is
set in the Controller. Press
again to confirm the trip start.
2 Calibrate Probes
CalibrateProbes allows theuserto carry out afield calibration ofalltheprobesused inthesystem. Upon choosingthis
menu, the current sensor values and offsets are displayed on the LCD. Press any key to bring up the Auto mode of
calibration (in the Auto mode of calibration, the sensors are required to be immersed into an ice bath maintained at
0.0C).
Pressing either
or
will display the current DataCORDER S/W version and the total number of probes
installed in the system. The sensor name and offset will be displayed in the following format:
S/W Rev #### Probes ##
SA Current Value ##.# Offset ##.#
All the probes active in the system will be displayed with the current value and offsets. Press
to start the
calibration. The display will prompt the user to immerse all probes in an ice bath maintained at 0.0C. Confirm the
calibration by pressing
. Press
to quit the calibration function.
3 Date and Time (D/C)
This menu item allows the user to modify the current date and time of the DataCORDER. Pressing
will display
the current date and time of the DataCORDER. To set a new date and time for the DataCORDER press
.
NOTE
This Date and Time is for the DataCORDER. Ensure that the DataReader date and time is correct prior to
confirming the change.
To set a new date and time for the DataReader choose Set Date/Time from opening menu (refer to paragraph 4.3.4).
4 Container ID
Container ID allows the user to modify or change the container ID. Pressing
in this menu selection enables the
and to
user to modify the ID. Move the cursor to the position where the character is to be modified and use
select the correct character. Confirm the new ID by pressing
5 Configuration
.
The Configuration menu enables the user to configure the controller. The configuration files must first be transferred
from a PC using the DataSet menu (refer to paragraph 4.3.3). Pressing
in the Configuration menu will display a
configuration sub-menu.
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Display Cfg File
Configure
Figure 4-7. Configure Menu
To view a particular configuration file, select Display Cfg File and press
.Use the arrow keys to select the file and
press
to view the file.
To configure a container, select Configure and press
to view the list of available configuration files. Using the
arrow keys, select desired file and press
take effect on Controller reset (power ON).
c. Display
to send the configuration to the Controller. The new configuration will
This menu selection will present the user with another menu of available functions as shown below.
Compressor hour
Sensor offsets
Trip start date
Container ID
DataCORDER Cnfg
Figure 4-8. Display Menu
The user can select the desired function with the up, down and
keys.
1 Compressor Hour
This menu item displays the total number of compressor hours. Press
to view the number of compressor run
hours.
2 Sensor Offsets
This menu item displays the sensor offsets and the display structure is as follows:
DataCORDER Rev. No. Probe No. (1st line) Current Reading offset (deg.C) (2nd line)
Press
to view the offsets of all the sensors configured in the system.
3 Trip Start Date
This menu item displays the trip start date based on the trip marker. If no trip markerwas set, the display will beblank.
Press
in this menu to view the trip start date.
4 Container ID
Container ID allows the user to view the current container ID. In this menu, press
to view the Container ID.
5 Container Configuration
Container Configuration allows the user to view the current configuration of the DataCORDER. In this menu, press
to view the DataCORDER configuration. The display will show:
1. Log Interval
3. Standard or Generic
5. Sup & Ret (IN or OUT)
7. USDA
9. CARGO
2. Voltage 2
4. CA probe
6. Humidity
8. Therm. Log
10. Network
(IN or OUT)
(IN or OUT)
(%)
(IN or OUT)
(IN or OUT)
(Ave or Snapshot)
11. Voltage 1 (IN or OUT)
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