CRR40

CRR DF MPC2000
CRR DF MPC2000ID
CRR DF MP 3000
TK 50134-4-MM (Rev. 5, 06/02)
Copyright 1999 Thermo King Corp., Minneapolis, MN, USA.

Printed in USA.
The maintenance information in this manual covers unit models:

CRR-40 DF with MPC2000
CRR-40 DF with MPC2000ID
CRR-40 DF with MP3000
For further information, refer to:
CRR DF Parts Manual
TK50262
Diagnosing Thermo King Container Refrigeration Systems
TK41166
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Training Guide
TK40282
Evacuation Station Operation and Field Application
TK40612
Tool Catalog
TK5955
The information in this manual is provided to assist owners, operators and service people in the proper
upkeep and maintenance of Thermo King units.
This manual is published for informational purposes only and the information so provided should
not be considered as all-inclusive or covering all contingencies. If further information is required,
Thermo King Corporation should be consulted.
Sale of product shown in this manual is subject to Thermo Kings terms and conditions
including, but not limited to, the Thermo King Limited Express Warranty. Such terms and
conditions are available upon request. Thermo Kings warranty will not apply to any
equipment which has been so repaired or altered outside the manufacturers plants as,
in the manufacturers judgment, to effect its stability.
No warranties, express or implied, including warranties of fitness for a particular
purpose or merchantability, or warranties arising from course of dealing or usage of
trade, are made regarding the information, recommendations, and descriptions
contained herein. Manufacturer is not responsible and will not be held liable in contract
or in tort (including negligence) for any special, indirect or consequential damages,
including injury or damage caused to vehicles, contents or persons, by reason of the
installation of any Thermo King product or its mechanical failure.
Recover Refrigerant
At Thermo King, we recognize the need to preserve the environment
and limit the potential harm to the ozone layer that can result from
allowing refrigerant to escape into the atmosphere.
We strictly adhere to a policy that promotes the recovery and limits
the loss of refrigerant into the atmosphere.
In addition, service personnel must be aware of Federal regulations
concerning the use of refrigerants and the certification of technicians.
For additional information on regulations and technician certification
programs, contact your local Thermo King dealer.
Table of Contents
List of Figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
CRR DF Model Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
General Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
First Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Refrigerant Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
First Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
High Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
General Safety Precautions for Servicing Units (or Containers) Equipped with a Microprocessor Controller . . 15
Controller Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Welding of Units or Containers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Unit Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Serial Number Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Service Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Full Cool Operation Net Cooling Capacity* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
System Net Defrost Heating Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Evaporator Airflow** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
R-134a Refrigeration System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
R-23 Refrigeration System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Microprocessor Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Physical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Compressor Torque 3D Copeland Compressor Bolt Torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Metric Hardware Torque Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Unit Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
General Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Cascade Refrigeration System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Microprocessor Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Datalogger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Three Evaporator Fans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
USDA Cold Treatment Temperature Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
REFCON Remote Monitoring Modem (RMM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Operating Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Frozen Loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Basic Unit Controls, Instruments and Protection Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Unit Control Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
MPC2000, MPC2000ID or MP3000 Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
R-134a Refrigeration System Controls, Instruments and Protection Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
R-23 Refrigeration System Controls, Instruments and Protection Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Pretrip Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Power Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Pre-load Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Pre-Trip Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Pre-Trip Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Loading Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Post Load Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Starting the Unit on Ship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Post Trip Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Table of Contents
Microprocessor Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
General Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
General Theory of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Frozen Loads (Setpoint at -10 C [14 F] and Below) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Sequence Of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Unit Start-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Continuous Temperature Control Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Changing the Setpoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Initiating a Manual Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Displaying Alternate Controlling (Supply or Return) Air Sensor Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Displaying Alternate Fahrenheit (F) or Celsius (C) Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Menu Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Controller Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Data Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Alarm List Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Commands Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Manual function Test, DF units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Misc. Functions Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Configuration Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
MP-3000 Configuration List, DF Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Datalogger Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
RMM State Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
PTI (Pretrip) Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Temperature Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Manual Emergency Mode Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Replacing the EPROM Chip (MPC2000 and MP3000 Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Replacing the Microprocessor Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Flash Loading Controller Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
MPC 2000 ID / MP 3000, Super Freezer "Error message list" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Alarm Codes, Descriptions and Corrective Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Electrical Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Unit Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
High Pressure Cutout Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
R-23 High Pressure Cutout Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
R-134a High Pressure Cutout Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Condenser Fan and Evaporator Fan Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Condenser Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Evaporator Fans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Electric Heaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Low Pressure Cutout Switch (R-23 System on CRR DF MPC2000ID Units Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Low Pressure Cutout Switch: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Refrigeration Maintenance and Service Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Service Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
R-134a Service Fittings and Gauge Manifold Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Leak Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Vacuum Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
System Cleanup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Refrigerant Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Compressor Oil Acid Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Compressor Discharge and Suction Service Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Gauge Manifold Valve Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
R-134a Gauge Manifold Set (With Low Loss Fittings) Attachment And Purging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
R-134a Gauge Manifold Set Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Gauge Manifold Set Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Service Procedure Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Typical R-23 and R-134a System Suction and Discharge Pressure Readings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Test Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Discharge Pressure Regulator Test and Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
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Checking Compressor Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Checking the Compressor Oil Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Adding Compressor Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Removing Excess Compressor Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Refrigerant Leak Test Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Low Side Pump Down (R-134a Compressor Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Refrigerant Charge Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Checking the R-134a Refrigerant Charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Checking the R-23 Refrigerant Charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Refrigerant Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
R-23 Recovery for System Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
R-134a Vapor Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
R-134a Liquid Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Evacuation and Cleanup of the Refrigeration System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Contamination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Compressor Oil Color Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Refrigeration System Preparation and Hookup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Unit Evacuation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Pressure Rise Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Factors Affecting the Speed of System Evacuation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Heat Saves Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
R-134a Refrigeration System Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Charging R-134a System with Liquid Refrigerant by Weight (from an Evacuated Condition) . . . . . . . . . . 102
R-134a Evacuation Station Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
R-134a Final Charging Procedure for Partially Charged Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
R-23 Refrigeration System Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
R-23 Evacuation Station Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Charging R-23 System with Gas Refrigerant Recovered in 40 Liter (42 qt.) Refrigerant Bottle
(from an Evacuated Condition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
R-23 Final Charging Procedure for Partially Charged Units on Empty Containers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
R-23 Charging Procedure for Partially Charged Units on Loaded Containers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Using Pressurized Nitrogen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Dehydration, Pressure Testing, Purging and Soldering Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Compressor Replacement (R-134a or R-23 Systems) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Condenser Coil Replacement (R-134a or R-23 Systems) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Dehydrator (Filter Drier) Replacement (R-134a or R-23 Systems) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Expansion Valve Replacement (R-134a or R-23 Systems) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
R-23 System Heat Exchanger Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
R-23 System to R-134a System Plate Heat Exchanger Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Receiver Tank Replacement (R-134a or R-23 System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
High Pressure Cutout Switch Replacement (R-134a or R-23 System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
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Liquid Line Solenoid Valve Replacement (R-134a System Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Low Pressure Cutout Switch Replacement (CRR DF MPC2000ID and MP3000 Units Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Structural/Accessory Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Mounting Bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Unit Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Condenser Coil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Evaporator Coil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Defrost Drains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Evaporator Fan Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Condenser Fan Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Vacuum Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Mechanical Diagnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Refrigeration System Diagnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Electrical, Refrigeration and Controller Menu Flow Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
List of Figures
Figure 1: Unit Nameplate and Decal Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Figure 2: Unit Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Figure 3: Evaporator Section Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Figure 4: Vacuum Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Figure 5: Power Cord Storage Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Figure 6: Control Box and Microprocessor Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Figure 7: MPC2000 or MP3000 Controller and Remote Monitoring Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Figure 8: MPC2000ID and MP3000 Controller, and Remote Monitoring Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Figure 9: Unit Control Box with Door Open . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Figure 10: Low Pressure Cutout Switch in R-23 Refrigeration System (CRR DF MPC2000ID Units Only) . . . . 36
Figure 11: R-23 Compressor Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Figure 12: Additional R-23 Refrigeration System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Figure 13: R-134a Compressor Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Figure 14: Additional R-134a Refrigeration System Components and Plate Heat Exchanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Figure 15: Unit Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Figure 16: Unit Back View Pressure Regulators and Buffer Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Figure 17: Unit Back View Electric Heaters and Evaporator Coil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Figure 18: MPC2000, MPC2000ID and MP3000 Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Figure 19: Frozen Load Control Sequence (Setpoints at -10 C [14 F] and Below) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Figure 20: 3 Fan Evaporator: Evaporator (Defrost) Sensor Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Figure 21: Manual Emergency Control Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Figure 22: R-134a Service Fittings Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Figure 23: Service Valve Back Seated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Figure 24: Service Valve Open to Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Figure 25: Service Valve Front Seated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Figure 26: Balancing R-134a System Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Figure 27: Charging the R-134a System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Figure 28: Gauge Manifold Closed to Center Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Figure 29: Gauge Manifold Open to Center Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Figure 30: Removing R-134a Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Figure 31: Removing Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Figure 32: Purging Gauge Manifold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Figure 33: Discharge Pressure Regulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Figure 34: Checking Compressor Oil Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Figure 35: Adjusting Compressor Oil Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Figure 36: Testing for Refrigerant Leaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Figure 37: R-134a Refrigeration System Receiver Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Figure 38: R-23 Refrigeration System Receiver Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Figure 39: Constant Pressure Rise After Evacuation Indicates System Leak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Figure 40: Pressure Rise Levels Off After Evacuation Indicates Moisture in System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Figure 41: Typical Pressurized Gas Bottle with Pressure Regulator and Gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Figure 42: Mounting Bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Figure 43: Evaporator Fan Blade Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Figure 44: Vacuum Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Figure 45: Condenser Fan Blade Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
List of Figures
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Introduction
Model
CRR-40 DF MPC2000
CRR-40 DF MPC2000ID
CRR-40 DF MP3000
CRR DF Model Features
Features
X=Included
X X X 460-380V/3Ph 60-50 Hz, 18.3 m (60 ft) Power Cable and Plug
X X X 32 Amp Main Power Circuit Breaker
X X X Automatic Phase Selection Control
X X X Three Evaporator Fans with 2-Speed Motors
X X X One 1-speed Condenser Fan Motor
X MPC2000 Microprocessor Controller
X MPC2000 Datalogger
X MP3000 Microprocessor Controller
X MP3000 Datalogger
X MP2000ID Microprocessor Controller with Integral Datalogger
X X X Refcon Remote Monitoring Modem (RMM)
X X X USDA Cold Treatment Temperature Recording Three (3) Sensor
X X X D3DS Copeland Discus Compressor w/5.60 kW (7.5 Hp) Motor for R-134a Refrigeration Circuit
X X X Copper Receiver Tank with Moisture Indicating Sight Glass in R-134a Refrigerant Circuit
X X X Suction Pressure Gauge for R-134a Refrigeration Circuit
X X X Discharge Pressure Gauge for R-134a Refrigeration Circuit
X X X Hermetic Scroll Compressor w/4.48 kW (6.0 Hp) Motor for R-23 Refrigeration Circuit
X Low Pressure Cutout Switch for R-23 Refrigeration Circuit
X X X Stainless Steel Receiver Tank with Moisture Indicating Sight Glass in R-23 Refrigerant Circuit
X X X Suction Pressure Gauge for R-23 Refrigeration Circuit
X X X Discharge Pressure Gauge for R-23 Refrigeration Circuit
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Introduction
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Safety Precautions
General Practices
Refrigerant
1. ALWAYS WEAR GOGGLES OR SAFETY

GLASSES. Refrigerant liquid and battery acid
can permanently damage the eyes (see First
Aid under Refrigerant Oil).
When removing any refrigerant from a unit, use a

recovery process that prevents or absolutely
minimizes the refrigerant that can escape to the
atmosphere. Although fluorocarbon refrigerants
are classified as safe refrigerants when proper
tools and procedures are used, certain precautions
must be observed when handling them or
servicing a unit in which they are used. When
exposed to the atmosphere in the liquid state,
fluorocarbon refrigerants evaporate rapidly,
freezing anything they contact.
2. Never close the compressor discharge valve

with the unit in operation. Never operate the
unit with the discharge valve closed.
3. Keep your hands, clothing and tools clear of
the fans when the refrigeration unit is running.
If it is necessary to run the refrigeration unit
with covers removed, be very careful with
tools or meters being used in the area.
4. Be sure the gauge manifold hoses are in good
condition. Never let them come in contact
with a fan motor blade or any hot surface.
5. Never apply heat to a sealed refrigeration
system or container.
6. Fluorocarbon refrigerants, in the presence of
an open flame or electrical arc, produce toxic
gases that are severe respiratory irritants
capable of causing death.
First Aid
In the event of frost bite, the objectives of First
Aid are to protect the frozen area from further
injury, to warm the affected area rapidly, and to
maintain respiration.
EYES: For contact with liquid, immediately

flush eyes with large amounts of water and get
prompt medical attention.
SKIN: Flush area with large amounts of

lukewarm water. Do not apply heat. Remove
contaminated clothing and shoes. Wrap burns
with dry, sterile, bulky dressing to protect
from infection/injury. Get medical attention.
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
INHALATION: Move victim to fresh air and

use CPR or mouth-to-mouth ventilation, if
necessary. Stay with victim until arrival of
emergency medical personnel.
7. Be sure all mounting bolts are tight and are the

correct length for their particular application.
8. Use extreme caution when drilling holes in the
unit. The holes may weaken structural
components. Holes drilled into electrical
wiring can cause fire or explosion. Holes
drilled into the refrigeration system may
release refrigerant.
9. Use caution when working around exposed
coil fins. The fins can cause painful
lacerations.
10. Use caution when working with a refrigerant
or refrigeration system in any closed or
confined area with a limited air supply (for
example, a trailer, container or in the hold of a
ship). Refrigerant tends to displace air and can
cause oxygen depletion, resulting in
suffocation and possible death.
11. Use caution and follow the manufacturers
suggested practices when using ladders or
scaffolds.
Refrigerant Oil
Observe the following precautions when working
with or around refrigerant oil:
Do not allow refrigerant oil to contact your

eyes.
Do not allow prolonged or repeated contact

with skin or clothing.
To prevent irritation, you should wash

thoroughly immediately after handling
refrigerant oil. Rubber gloves are
recommended when handling Polyol Ester
based refrigerant oil.
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Safety Precautions
First Aid
EYES: Immediately flush eyes with large

amounts of water for at least 15 minutes while
holding the eyelids open. Get prompt medical
attention.
SKIN: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash

thoroughly with soap and water. Get medical
attention if irritation persists.
INHALATION: Move victim to fresh air and

restore breathing if necessary. Stay with
victim until arrival of emergency personnel.
INGESTION: Do not induce vomiting.

Contact a local poison control center or
physician immediately.
Electrical
High Voltage
When servicing or repairing a refrigeration unit,
the possibility of serious or even fatal injury from
electrical shock exists. Extreme care must be used
when working with a refrigeration unit that is
connected to a source of operating power, even if
the unit is not running. Lethal voltage potentials
can exist at the unit power cord, inside the control
box, inside any high voltage junction box, at the
motors and within the wiring harnesses.
Precautions
1. Be certain the unit On/Off switch is turned
OFF before connecting or disconnecting the
unit power plug. Never attempt to stop the unit
by disconnecting the power plug.
2. Be certain the unit power plug is clean and dry
before connecting it to a power source.
3. Use tools with insulated handles that are in
good condition. Never hold metal tools in
your hand if exposed, energized conductors
are within reach.
4. Do not make any rapid moves when working
on high voltage circuits. If a tool or other
object falls, do not attempt to grab it. People
do not contact high voltage wires on purpose.
It occurs from an unplanned movement.
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5. Treat all wires and connections as high

voltage until a meter and wiring diagram show
otherwise.
6. Never work alone on high voltage circuits on
the refrigeration unit. Another person should
always be standing by in the event of an
accident to shut off the refrigeration unit and
to aid a victim.
7. Have electrically insulated gloves, cable
cutters and safety glasses available in the
immediate vicinity in the event of an accident.
First Aid
IMMEDIATE action must be initiated after a
person has received an electrical shock. Obtain
immediate medical assistance if available.
The source of shock must be immediately
removed by either shutting down the power or
removing the victim from the source. If it is not
possible to shut off the power, the wire should be
cut with either an insulated instrument (e.g., a
wooden handled axe or cable cutters with heavy
insulated handles) or by a rescuer wearing
electrically insulated gloves and safety glasses.
Whichever method is used, do not look at the wire
while it is being cut. The ensuing flash can cause
burns and blindness.
If the victim has to be removed from a live circuit,
pull the victim off with a non-conductive material.
Use the victims coat, a rope, wood, or loop your
belt around the victims leg or arm and pull the
victim off. DO NOT TOUCH the victim. You can
receive a shock from current flowing through the
victims body.
After separating the victim from power source,
check immediately for the presence of a pulse and
respiration. If a pulse is not present, start CPR
(Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) and call for
emergency medical assistance. If a pulse is
present, respiration may be restored by using
mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, but call for
emergency medical assistance.
Safety Precautions
Low Voltage
Control circuits are low voltage (24 Vac and 12
Vdc). This voltage potential is not considered
dangerous, but the large amount of current
available (over 30 amperes) can cause severe
burns if shorted to ground.
Do not wear jewelry, watch or rings. These items
can short out electrical circuits and cause severe
burns to the wearer.
General Safety Precautions for

Servicing Units (or Containers)
Equipped with a
Microprocessor Controller
Precautions must be taken to prevent electrostatic
discharge when servicing the microprocessor and
related components. If these precautionary
measures are not followed, the risk of significant
damage to the electronic components of the unit is
possible.
The primary risk potential results from the failure
to wear adequate electrostatic discharge
preventive equipment when handling and
servicing the controller. The second cause results
from electric welding on the unit and container
chassis without taking precautionary steps.
Controller Repair
When servicing the controller, it is necessary to
ensure that electrostatic discharges are avoided.
Potential differences considerably lower than
those which produce a small spark from a finger
to a door knob can severely damage or destroy
solid-state integrated circuit components. The
following procedures must be rigidly adhered to
when servicing these units to avoid controller
damage or destruction.
1. Disconnect all power to the unit.
2. Avoid wearing clothing that generates static
electricity (wool, nylon, polyester, etc.).
3. Do wear a static discharge wrist strap (TK P/N
204-622) with the lead end connected to the
controllers ground terminal. These straps are
available at most electronic equipment
distributors. DO NOT wear these straps with
power applied to the unit.
4. Avoid contacting the electronic components

on the circuit boards of the unit being
serviced.
5. Leave the circuit boards in their static proof
packing materials until ready for installation.
6. If a defective controller is to be returned for
repair, it should be returned in the same static
protective packing materials from which the
replacement component was removed.
7. After servicing the circuit board and any other
circuits, the wiring should be checked for
possible errors before restoring power.
Welding of Units or Containers

Whenever electric welding is to be performed on
any portion of the refrigeration unit, container or
container chassis with the refrigeration unit
attached, it is necessary to ensure that welding
currents are NOT allowed to flow through the
electronic circuits of the unit. These procedures
must be rigidly adhered to when servicing these
units to avoid damage or destruction.
1. Disconnect all power to the refrigeration unit.
2. Disconnect all quick-disconnect wire
harnesses from the back of the controller.
3. If the unit is equipped with an Remote
Monitor Module or Modem (RMM)
/Integrated Remote Monitor Unit (IRMU),
disconnect all wire harnesses from the
RMM/IRMU circuit board.
4. Switch all of the electrical circuit breakers in
the control box to the OFF position.
5. Weld unit and/or container per normal
welding procedures. Keep ground return
electrode as close to the area to be welded as
practical. This will reduce the likelihood of
stray welding currents passing through any
electrical or electronic circuits.
6. When the welding operation is completed, the
unit power cables, wiring and circuit breakers
must be restored to their normal condition.
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Safety Precautions
Unit Decals
Serial number decals, refrigerant type decals and
warning decals appear on all Thermo King
equipment. These decals provide information that
may be needed to service or repair the unit.
Service technicians should read and follow the
instructions on all warning decals.
Serial Number Locations

Electric Motors: Nameplate attached to the
motor housing.
Compressor: Nameplate on front of the

compressor.
Unit: Nameplate on unit frame in power cord
storage compartment.
MPC2000 Controller: Nameplate on back of
controller.
MPC2000ID Controller: Nameplate on back of
controller.
MP3000 Controller: Nameplate on back of
controller.
AXA0343
AXA0344
AXA0345
Unit Nameplate Location
Figure 1: Unit Nameplate and Decal Locations
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AXA0346
Service Guide
Pre-Trip
Every
1,000
Hours
Annual/
Yearly
Inspect/Service These Items

Electrical
Perform a controller Pretrip Inspection (PTI) check.
Visually check condenser fan and evaporator fan rotation.
Visually inspect electrical contacts for damage or loose connections.
Visually inspect wire harnesses for damaged wires or connections.
Download the datalogger and check data for correct logging.
Check operation of protection shutdown circuits.

Refrigeration
Check refrigerant charge on both the R-134a and R-23 refrigeration circuits.
Check for proper suction pressure on both the R-134a and R-23 refrigeration
circuits.
Check compressor oil level in both the reciprocating and scroll compressors.
Check compressor efficiency and pump down R-134a refrigeration system

(only).
Check discharge and suction pressures of both the R-134a and R-23
refrigeration circuits.
Check dehydrator for a restriction or corrosion on both the R-134a and R-23
refrigeration circuits.
Structural
Visually inspect unit for damaged, loose or broken parts.
Tighten unit, compressor and fan motor mounting bolts.
Check operation of vacuum valve.
Clean entire unit including condenser and evaporator coils and defrost
drains.
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Service Guide
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Specifications
Full Cool Operation Net Cooling Capacity*
460V, 3 Phase, 60 Hz Power
Return air to
evaporator coil
inlet
Watts
kW @460V
Watts
-25 C (-13 F)
10,000
8,600
34,130
17.0
8,300
7,138
28,325
14.1
-55 C (-67 F)
6,000
5,160
20,475
13.0
4,980
4,284
17,000
10.8
Net Cooling Capacity
Power Consp
Kcal/hr BTU/hr
Net Cooling Capacity
Power Consp
Kcal/hr BTU/hr
kW @460V
*System net cooling capacity with a 37.8 C (100 F) ambient air temperature.
System Net Defrost Heating Capacity

Heating Capacity
Heating Capacity
Heater Type
Electric resistance rods
Watts
Kcal/hr
BTU/hr
Watts
Kcal/hr
BTU/hr
8,160
7,018
27,850
6,000
5,160
20,475
Evaporator Airflow**
External Static
Pressure (water
column)
Low Speed
m3/hr
Low Speed
ft3/min
m3/hr
ft3/min
0 mm (0 in.)
3,700
1,835
2,900
1,708
10 mm (0.4 in.)
3,300
1,943
2,350
1,384
20 mm (0.8 in.)
2,800
1,649
1,750
1,031
30 mm (1.2 in.)
2,300
1,355
1,000
589
**22 pitch fan blades.
R-134a Refrigeration System

Compressor Model No.
D3DST-075E-TFD, Semi-hermetic Reciprocating with

Copeland Discus Valve Design
Refrigerant Charge
3.5 Kg (7.7 lb) R-134a
Compressor Oil Capacity
4.6 liter (4.86 qt)*
Compressor Oil Type
Polyol Ester Based Type (required), TK Part No.

203-433**
Typical System Pressures at 37.8 C (100 F) Ambient

Standby (Unit Off, Empty Box):
-30 C (-22 F) Box, Unit Cooling:
High Side
Low Side
High Side
1500 to 1800 kPa, 15.0 to 18.0 bar, 218 to 261 psig
Low Side
High Side
Low Side
High Pressure Cutout Switch

Cutout
Cutin
Fusible Plug (High Pressure Relief)
2410 68kPa, 24.10 0.68 bar, 350 10 psig

1640 68kPa, 16.4 0.68 bar, 238 10 psig
Relief Temp. 100 C (212 F)
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Specifications
R-23 Refrigeration System

Compressor Model No.
ZM18K4E-TFD-N275, Hermetic Scroll
Refrigerant Charge
Evacuated System
Add Partial Charge by Pressure
3.2 Kg (7.05 lb) R-23
Compressor Oil Capacity
1.77 liter (60 oz.)*
Compressor Oil Type
Polyol Ester Based Type (required), TK Part No.

203-433**
Charge to 1700 kPa, 17.00 bar, 247 psig
Typical System Pressures at 37.8 C (100 F) Ambient

Standby (Unit Off, Empty Box):
High and Low Side

0 C / 32 F
1600 kPa, 16.0 bar, 232 psig
20 C / 68 F
1700 kPa, 17.0 bar, 2247 psig
38 C / 100 F
1800 kPa, 18.0 bar, 261 psig
High Side
Low Side
High Side
Low Side

Cutout
3250 50 kPa, 32.5 0.50 bar, 470 7 psig
Cutin
2590 250 kPa, 25.90 2.5 bar, 375 38 psig
High Pressure Relief Valve

Relief Pressure
3447 +520/-104 kPa, 34.47 +5.20/-1.04 bar, 500 +75/-15

psig
Reset
2758 kPa, 27.58 bar, 400 psig
Low Pressure Cutout Switch (MPC2000ID Units

Only)
Cutout
0 20 kPa, 0.0 0.2 bar, 6 in. vacuum to 3 psig
Cutin
70 20 kPa, 0.7 0.2 bar, 10 3 psig
*When the compressor is removed from the unit, oil level should be noted or the oil removed from the compressor should be
measured so that the same amount of oil can be maintained in the replacement compressor.
**Do not use or add standard synthetic or mineral oils to the refrigeration system. If Ester based oil becomes contaminated with
moisture or with standard oils, dispose of properly Do not use!
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Specifications
Electrical System
R-134a Circuit Compressor Motor:
Type
Semi-hermetic Reciprocating
Voltage
460/380V, 60/50 Hz, 3 Phase
Kilowatts (60 Hz)
5.60 kW
Horsepower (60 Hz)
7.5 hp
RPM (60 Hz)
1750 rpm
Full Load Amps
15.5 amps 460V; 15.5 amps 380V
Locked Rotor Amps (60 Hz)
83 amps 460V; 82 to 91 amps 380V
R-23 Circuit Compressor Motor:

Type
Hermetic Scroll
Voltage
460/380V, 60/50 Hz, 3 Phase
Kilowatts (60 Hz)
4.48 kW
Horsepower (60 Hz)
6.0 hp
RPM (60 Hz)
3550 rpm
Full Load Amps (60 Hz)
11 amps 460V
70 amps 460V
Condenser Fan Motor:

Type
460/380V, 60/50 Hz, 3 Phase
460/380V, 60/50 Hz
Kilowatts (60 Hz)
1.5 kW
Horsepower (60 Hz)
2.0 hp
749 Watts
RPM (60 Hz)
1725 rpm
Full Load Amps (60 Hz)
3.1 amps 460V
1.25 amps
25 amps 460V
35.7 amps
0.75 hp
1725 rpm
Evaporator Fan Motors*:

Type
460/380V, 60/50 Hz, 3 Phase
Number
Kilowatts (60 Hz) (Each)
0.75 kW
Horsepower (60 Hz) (Each)
1.0 hp
RPM (60 Hz) (Each)

Full Load Amps (60 Hz) (Each)
3450 rpm, High Speed

1725 rpm, Low Speed*
1.4 amps 460V, High Speed
0.5 amps 460V, Low Speed
10.3 amps 460V, High Speed*
2.9 amps 460V, Low Speed*
Electric Resistance Heater Rods:

Type
460/380V, 60/50 Hz, 3 Phase
Number
12
Watts (60 Hz) (Each)
680 Watts
Current Draw (Amps)
10 amps nominal (total) across each phase at the heater

contactor
Control Circuit Voltage:
29 Vac @ 60 Hz; 24 Vac @ 50 Hz
Evaporator Overheat Switch:

Opens
54 3 C (130 5 F)
Closes
38 4C (100 8 F)
*CRR DF applications operates the two-speed evaporator fan motors continuously on low speed. Evaporator fans stop during
defrost.
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Specifications
Temperature Controller:
CRR-40 DF MPC2000
MPC2000 microprocessor
CRR-40 DF MPC2000ID
MPC2000ID microprocessor
CRR-40 DF MP3000
MP3000 microprocessor
Description
MPC2000, MPC2000ID and MP3000 microprocessors

include thermostat, digital thermometer, programming
keypad, mode indicators, LED display and LCD display for
displaying unit operating and cargo information.
MPC2000ID microprocessor includes an integral
datalogger. Data logger is furnished separately on units
equipped with MPC2000 and MP3000 microprocessor.
Setpoint Range
-60.0 to -10.0 C (-76.0 to +14.0 F)
Digital Temperature Display

Controller Software (Original Equipment):
-80.0 to +130.0 C (-112.0 to +266.0 F)

See controller identification decal
Defrost Initiation:
Coil must be below 18 C (65 F) to initiate defrost by
demand, timer or manual switch.
- Manual Switch or Demand Defrost Initiation: Defrost
cycle starts when technician or controller request defrost
initiation.
Evaporator Coil Sensor Coil
- Timed Defrost Initiation: Defrost cycle starts 1 minute

after the hour immediately following a defrost timer
request for defrost initiation. For example, if the defrost
timer requests a defrost cycle at 7:35, the defrost cycle
will start at 8:01. Datalogger will record a Defrost event for
each interval in which a Defrost cycle is pending or active
(i.e. both the 8:00 and 9:00 data logs).
Demand Defrost
Demand Defrost function initiates defrost when the

temperature difference between the return air sensor and
setpoint increases to a preset value and a minimum of 6
hours of compressor ON (running) time have elapsed
since the previous defrost; indicating the presence of frost
or ice
Defrost Timer: Frozen Mode
Initially every 12 hours of compressor operation. Then

defrost interval increases 6 hours each time a timed
defrost occurs without a demand defrost in between.
Maximum time interval in frozen mode is 36 hours of
compressor operation. Defrost timer resets if the unit is
Off more than 12 hours or the setpoint is changed more
than 5 C (9 F)
Defrost Termination:
Evaporator Coil Sensor
Frozen mode: Terminates defrost when coil sensor

temperature rises to 18 C (64 F) or exceeds 8 C (46 F) for
35 minutes above 440 volts and 45 minutes below 440
volts
Interval Timer
Terminates defrost 90 minutes after initiation if coil sensor

has not terminated defrost (120 minutes if power supply is
less than 55 Hz)
Time/Temperature Function
If the evaporator coil sensor exceeds 8 C (46 F) for 15

minutes, the controller terminates defrost
Power Off
Turning unit On/Off switch Off terminates defrost
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Specifications
Physical Specifications
Base Unit Weight (net):
CRR-40 DF MPC2000
610 Kg (1344 lb)
CRR-40 DF MPC2000ID
610 Kg (1344 lb)
CRR-40 DF MP3000
610 Kg (1344 lb)
Unit Dimensions
Width
2025.5 mm (79.75 in.)
Height
2235.2 mm (88.00 in.)
Depth
420.0 mm (16.54 in.) from back of flange
Compressor Torque 3D Copeland Compressor Bolt Torque

Bolt Usage
N.m
In.-lb.
Grade 5
45.2
400
Grade 8
59.3
525
Bottom Plate:
Housing Cover
45.2
400
Oil Pump to Housing Cover
33.9
300
Bearing Cover to Housing Cover
33.9
300
Grade 5
45.2
400
Grade 8
59.3
525
Cylinder Head
59.3
525
Oil Screen Cover
31.1
275
Crankcase Heater Plug
45.2
400
18 (5/16 in.)
25.4
225
13 (1/2 in.)
56.5
500
6.35 mm (0.25 in.)
33.9
300
3.175 mm (0.125 in.)
22.6
200
Grade 5
4.5
40
Grade 8
8.5
75
Stator Cover:
Discharge and Suction Valve:
Pipe Plug:
Oil Sight Glass:
Terminal Plate
33.9
300
Nut on Top of Terminal Plate
5.1
45
Nut on Top of Jumper Bar
9.0
80
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Specifications
Metric Hardware Torque Chart

Bolt Type
and Class*
Bolt Size
M6
M8
M10
M12
N.m (Ft.-lb.)
N.m (Ft.-lb.)
N.m (Ft.-lb.)
N.m (Ft.-lb.)
HH CL 5.8
6-9 (4-7)
12-16 (9-12)
27-34 (20-25)
48-61 (35-40)
HH CL 8.8
10-13 (7-10)
20-27 (15-20)
41-47 (30-35)
75-88 (55-65)
HH CL 10.9
14-17 (10-13)
27-34 (20-25)
54-68 (40-50)
102-122 (75-90)
HH CL 12.9
17-21 (12-16)
41-47 (30-35)
68-81 (50-60)
122-149 (90-110)
HH SS (2)
10-13 (7-10)
20-27 (15-20)
41-47 (30-35)
75-88 (55-65)
Bolt Type and

Class*
Bolt Size
M14
M16
M18
M22
N.m (Ft.-lb.)
N.m (Ft.-lb.)
N.m (Ft.-lb.)
N.m (Ft.-lb.)
HH CL 5.8
75-88 (55-65)
115-135 (85-100)
177-216 (130-160)
339-406 (250-300)
HH CL 8.8
115-135 (85-100)
177-216 (130-160)
271-339 (200-250)
475-610 (350-450)
HH CL 10.9
136-176 (100-130)
224-298 (180-220)
393-474 (290-350)
678-813 (500-600)
HH CL 12.9
177-216 (130-160)
285-352 (210-260)
448-542 (330-400)
881-1016 (650-750)
115-135 (85-100)
177-216 (130-160)
271-339 (200-250)
475-610 (350-450)
HH SS (2)
*HH = Hex Head, CL = Class.
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Unit Description
General Description
Model CRR DF units are all-electric, single-piece,
refrigeration units with bottom air supply. Each
unit is designed for long distance, shipboard or
overland transport of deep frozen or frozen
cargoes. Each unit mounts in the front wall of the
container. Fork lift pockets are provided for
installation and removal of the unit.
The frame and bulkhead panels are constructed of
aluminum and are treated to resist corrosion. A
hinged, removable vaporator compartment door
provides easy service access. All operating
components except the evaporator coil and buffer
receiver tanks can be replaced from the front of
the unit.
The unit is equipped with an 18.3 m (60 ft) power
cable for operation on 460-380V/3 Ph/60-50 Hz
power. For operation on 460-380V/3 Ph/60-50 Hz
power, plug the 460-380Vpower cable into the
proper power supply.
Each unit is equipped with 460-380V/3 Ph/60-50
Hz electric motors. An automatic phase correction
system provides the proper electrical phase
sequence for condenser fan and evaporator fan
motor operation. Unit power cable is stored below
the control box in the condenser section.
CRR DF MPC2000 units feature MPC2000
microprocessor controller and a MPC2000
Datalogger. CRR DF MP3000 units feature
MP3000 microprocessor controller and a MP3000
Datalogger. CRR DFMPC2000ID units feature a
MPC2000ID microprocessor controller with
integral datalogger. Additional features include
three evaporator fans; USDA Cold Treatment
Temperature Recording; and a Remote
Monitoring Modem (RMM). For additional unit
feature information, see CRR DF Model
Features on page v of the Introduction.
Cascade Refrigeration System

The CRR DF unit uses a basic cascade
refrigeration system to achieve to frozen and deep
frozen cargo temperatures between -10 C and
-60 C (+14 F and -76 F). The CRR DF cascade
refrigeration system design allows shippers to
economically carry cargo at deep frozen

temperatures using proven, reliable transport
refrigeration system technology.
The CRR DF cascade systems consists of two
separate, single-stage refrigeration systems with
different refrigerants.One system is a low
temperature stage system that uses a hermetic
scroll compressor and R-23 refrigerant. The
evaporator of the low temperature stage system
cools the cargo air, achieving cargo temperatures
down to -60 C (-76 F).
The second system is a high temperature stage
system that uses a semi-hermetic reciprocating
compressor and R-134a refrigerant. The
evaporator of the high temperature stage system
cools the condenser of the low temperature stage
system through a special plate heat exchanger.
The condenser of the high temperature stage
system then transfers the cargo heat to the ambient
air.
R-134a Semi-hermetic Reciprocating
Compressor
The R-134a high temperature stage circuit
features a semi-hermetic reciprocating
compressor with forced feed lubrication system,
ambient compensated internal overload protection
and high temperature protection.
R-23 Hermetic Scroll Compressor
The R-23 low temperature stage circuit features a
hermetic scroll compressor (one stationary and
one orbiting member) with ambient compensated
internal overload protection and high temperature
protection.
MPC2000, MPC2000ID and MP3000 controllers
incorporate refrigeration system component
control, thermostat, digital thermometer and fault
indication capabilities into one self-contained
package. Units with a MPC2000 or MP3000
controller are also equipped with a separate
datalogger while the MPC2000ID controller
includes an integral datalogger.
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Unit Description
Each controller mounts in a weather tight,

corrosion resistance enclosure. A large-character
LED display (top) provides easy viewing of the
control sensor temperature (return or supply air
temperature). A 4-line, 20-character LCD display
(bottom) display shows important data including
the setpoint temperature, controller Main Menu
tree and important unit operating data.
Sixteen general purpose keys are used to enter and
scroll through the controller menu tree and
message text; initiate Pretrip and Function tests;
enter new setpoint temperature; and enter trip
information. The keyboard supports both
numerical and text input. Four special keys
provide quick access to setpoint temperature
change, manual defrost initiation, alternate
return/supply air temperature display, and
alternate temperature scale (C/F) display.
Each control system consists of a MPC2000,
MPC2000ID or MP3000 microprocessor
controller, a main relay printed circuit board and
six temperature sensors.
Status indicator LEDs in the LED display signal
Compressor, Defrost, Heat, In-range, Alarm,
Supply Temperature display and Return
Temperature display.
NOTE: Humidity indicator LED is not used on
the CRR DF application. Heat indicator LED is
used during Defrost mode only.
Datalogger
Units with a MPC2000 or MP3000 controller are
also equipped with a separate datalogger. The
MPC2000ID controller includes an integral
datalogger. The datalogger can record sensor
temperatures as well as loss of power, alarms, unit
operating modes, sensor failure, setpoint change
and unit shutdown indications. MPC2000 or
MP3000 data recordings are stored in a RAM
memory that is backed by battery. MPC2000ID
data recording are stored in a permanent Flash
RAM memory.
Logging intervals are selectable from 1 minute
and 1/2, 1, 2 or 4 hours. When a 1 hour logging
interval is selected, the datalogger memory can
store approximately 512 days of information. The
logging of USDA sensors is fixed at 1 hour
intervals to comply with USDA requirements.
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The datalogger clock is factory set at UTC time.

All data logs include the time and date; setpoint
temperature; and supply, return, USDA1, USDA2
and USDA3 sensor temperatures. All temperature
logs can be viewed from the controllers LCD
message display.
A high speed serial communication port provides
data retrieval using a DRU-II or SmartSponge
handheld data retriever; or a REFCON power line
remote monitoring system.
Three Evaporator Fans

Three evaporator fans operate continuously to
circulate air inside the container. Two-speed fans
operate continuously on low speed for deep frozen
and frozen cargo (setpoints of -10 C [+14 F] and
below).
USDA Cold Treatment Temperature

Recording
The datalogger includes provisions for the use of
three USDA sensors. These sensors allow
temperatures in various areas of the load to be
monitored and recorded for United States
Department of Agriculture use in monitoring Cold
Treatment shipments. The USDA sensors record
temperatures from -80.0 C to +10 C (-112.0 F to
+50.0 F).
REFCON Remote Monitoring

Modem (RMM)
A REFCON remote monitoring modem is
provided to permit remote monitoring via the
power cable. High speed transmission reads all
controller information. Data can also be retrieved
from the datalogger via high speed transmission.
Operating Modes
NOTE: See Microprocessor Controller chapter
for complete sequence of operation.
A sequence start of the required loads occurs
during initial start-up of the unit and when a
control mode shift requires the compressors to
start. As the controller relays and unit loads
energize, the controller LCD display shows the
setpoint temperature. The controller LED display
shows the controlling (return) air sensor
temperature.
Unit Description
Frozen Loads
Temperature control by the controller is based on
the return air sensor temperature. The evaporator
fans operate continuously on low speed (except
during defrost).
Cooling until return air temperature decreases

to 1 C (1.8 F) below setpoint. Minimum 15
minute compressor ON (running) time and 10
minute compressor OFF time prevents rapid
cycling between Cool and Null modes.
Null until return air temperature increases to 1

C (1.8 F) above setpoint. Both compressors
and the condenser fan stop while the
evaporator fans operate on low speed during
the null mode.
Defrost: Resistance heaters turn ON during

defrost while the evaporator fans stop.
A Demand Defrost can be initiated by the

controller when the temperature difference
between the return air sensor and setpoint
increases to a pre-set value and a minimum of 6
hours of compressor ON (running) time have
elapsed since the previous defrost.
A Defrost Timer also initiates defrost every 12
hours. During extended unit operation, timed
defrost intervals increase 6 hours each time a
timed defrost occurs without a demand defrost in
between. Maximum time interval is 36 hours. The
Defrost Timer resets if the unit is OFF more than
12 hours or the setpoint is changed more than 5 C
(9 F).
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Unit Description
3
4
7
6
AXA0346
1.
Evaporator Access Door
6.
Power Cord Storage Compartment
2.
Heater Access Panel Location
7.
Supply Air Sensor Probe Holder
3.
Condenser Fan
8.
Control Box
4.
R-23 Compressor Compartment
9.
5.
R-134a Compressor Compartment
Vacuum Pressure Valve Location

(for Box Ventilation)
Figure 2: Unit Front View
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Unit Description
AXA0347
1.
Evaporator Fan Blade
4.
Defrost (Evaporator Coil) Sensor Location
2.
Evaporator Fan Motor
5.
Return Air Sensor Probe Holder
3.
Evaporator Coil
Figure 3: Evaporator Section Front View
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Unit Description
AXA0346
1
2
AXA0421
AXA0348
1.
Vacuum Valve (located behind condenser grille cover), earlier
2.
Vacuum Valve (located behind condenser grille cover), current

Figure 4: Vacuum Valve
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Unit Description
AXA0349
1.
Control Box
4.
Ambient Sensor Location
2.
Thermometer Sampling Port
5.
Power Plug and Cord
3.
Supply Air Sensor Probe Holder

Figure 5: Power Cord Storage Compartment
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Unit Description
AXA0422
6
7
8
AXA0351
1.
MPC2000, MPC2000ID or MP3000 Controller
5.
Special Function Keypad
2.
LED Display (Return or Supply Air Temperature

Display and Status Indicator LEDs)
6.
Unit On/Off Switch
7.
3.
LCD Display (Setpoint Temperature, Message and

Controller Main Menu Tree Display)
Communications Connector for Data

Retrieval
8.
Circuit Breaker
4.
General Purpose Keypad

Figure 6: Control Box and Microprocessor Controller
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Unit Description
5
6
10
7
8
11
12
13
9
AXA0419
14
15
16
17
AXA0353
1.
Remote Monitoring Modem
10.
Control Power Transformer (28 Vac, 29 Vac, 40 Vac)
2.
RMM Connection Cable
11.
Heat Relay
3.
Battery Cable Connection to Controller
12.
Datalogger Cable Connection to Main Relay Board
4.
MPC2000 or MP3000 Controller
13.
Cable No. 2 Connection to Main Relay Board
5.
Cable No. 2 Connection to Controller
14.
Phase Sensor Relays
6.
Datalogger Cable Connection to Datalogger
15.
Evaporator Fan Relay Low Speed
7.
Download Cable Connection to Controller
16.
Condenser Fan Relay
8.
17.
9.
MPC2000 Datalogger
Figure 7: MPC2000 or MP3000 Controller and Remote Monitoring Modem
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Unit Description
1
2
3
9
5
10
11
12
13
14
AXA0354
15
16
AXA0353
1.
MPC2000ID or MP3000 Controller with

Integral Datalogger
9.
Control Power Transformer (28 Vac, 29 Vac, 40 Vac)
2.
10. Heat Relay
3.
RMM Connection Cable
11.
4.
Battery Cable Connection to Controller
12. Cable No. 2 Connection to Main Relay Board
5.
13. Phase Sensor Relays
6.
Download Cable Connection to Controller
14. Evaporator Fan Relay Low Speed
7.
15. Condenser Fan Relay
8.
16. Cable No. 1 Connection to Main Relay Board
Figure 8: MPC2000ID and MP3000 Controller, and Remote Monitoring Modem
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Unit Description
4
5
AXA0355
1.
5.
R-23 Scroll Compressor Contactors (2)
2.
MPC2000, MPC2000ID or MP3000 Controller
6.
R-134a Compressor Contactor
3.
Datalogger (CRR DF MPC2000 only)
7.
Main Relay Board
4.
32 Ampere Main Power Circuit Breaker
8.
12 Vdc Battery
Figure 9: Unit Control Box with Door Open
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Unit Description
2
3
AXA0357
AXA0423
1.
R-23 Suction Pressure Gauge Line Connection
2.
R-23 Suction Line
3.
Low Pressure Cutout Switch (CRR DF

MPC2000ID Units Only)
Figure 10: Low Pressure Cutout Switch in R-23 Refrigeration System (CRR DF MPC2000ID Units Only)
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Unit Description
2
12
11
3
10
9
8
7
5
6
AXA0423
1.
R-23 Discharge Pressure Gauge
7.
R-23 Lower Receiver Tank Sight Glass
2.
R-23 Suction Pressure Gauge
8.
Suction Service Valve
3.
R-23 Scroll Compressor
9.
Suction Service Fitting
4.
Compressor Discharge Temperature Sensor
10.
R-23 Receiver Tank
5.
Compressor Oil Sight Glass
11.
Discharge Service Valve
6.
Oil Fill Fitting
12.
Discharge Service Fitting
Figure 11: R-23 Compressor Compartment
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Unit Description
AXA0359
3
4
5
AXA0423
AXA0424
1.
R-23 Compressor Discharge Valve
4.
Receiver Tank
2.
R-23 High Pressure Cutout Switch
5.
Schrader Valve Service Fitting for R-23 Charging
3.
R-23 Expansion Valve
6.
Receiver Tank Sight Glass
Figure 12: Additional R-23 Refrigeration System Components
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Unit Description
2
10
3
9
4
8
5
AXA0425
1.
Discharge Service Valve
6.
Compressor Oil Sight Glass
2.
R-134a Discharge Pressure Gauge
7.
Suction Service Valve
3.
R-134a Suction Pressure Gauge
8.
Suction Service Fitting
4.
Compressor Oil Fill Fitting
9.
R-134a High Pressure Cutout Switch
5.
R-134a Compressor
10.
Compressor Discharge Temperature Sensor
Figure 13: R-134a Compressor Compartment
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Unit Description
AXA0363
1.
R-134a Receiver Tank
5.
Dehydrator (Filter Drier)
2.
Receiver Tank Service Fitting
6.
Liquid Line Solenoid
3.
Receiver Tank Sight Glass
7.
R-134a Expansion Valve
4.
Liquid Line Ball (Service) Valve
8.
R-23/R-134a Plate Heat Exchanger (behind panel)
Figure 14: Additional R-134a Refrigeration System Components and Plate Heat Exchanger
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Unit Description
1
2
9
5
AXA0364
AXA0365
1.
Evaporator Grille
6.
Controller Communications and Data Retrieval Connection
2.
Unit Gasket
7.
USDA1 Sensor Connection
3.
Top Rear Plate
8.
4.
Sensor Connector Assembly
9.
5.
Bottom Rear Plate

Figure 15: Unit Back View
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Unit Description
AXA0366
AXA0367
4
1
AXA0368
1.
Constant Pressure Regulator (R-23 System)
3.
Sensor Connector Assembly
2.
Buffer Receiver Tanks 5 Total (R-23 System)
4.
Crankcase Pressure Regulator (R-23 System)
Figure 16: Unit Back View Pressure Regulators and Buffer Tanks
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Unit Description
AXA0369
AXA0370
AXA0368
1.
Electric Heaters
2.
Evaporator Coil (R-23 System)
3.
Expansion Valve Feeler Bulb (R-23 System)
Figure 17: Unit Back View Electric Heaters and Evaporator Coil
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Unit Description
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Operating Instructions
Basic Unit Controls,
Instruments and Protection
Devices
Unit Control Box
ON/OFF Switch: ON position. Unit will operate on
cool or null depending on the controller setpoint
temperature and the container air temperature.
OFF position. The unit will not operate.
Control System Circuit Breaker: A 7 ampere
manual reset circuit breaker protects the control
circuit. This circuit breaker is located in the
control box beside the On/Off switch.
Main Circuit Breaker: A 32 ampere manual reset
circuit breaker protects the 460/380V power
supply circuit to the unit electric motors and
control system transformer. The main power
circuit breaker is located in the control box.
Fuses: A number of fuses are located on the main
relay board and controller plug to protect unit

circuits and components.
Three 20 amp fuses protect high voltage

circuits on the main relay board.
A 2 amp fuse protects the controllers 28 V
system.
A 2 amp fuse protects the controllers battery
charging circuit.
Overload Protection: The
condenser fan motor,

evaporator fan motors and compressor motors
include internal overload protection with
automatic reset.
Phase Sequence Selection: When
the On/Off
switch is turned ON, phase sensors on the main
relay board determine the incoming power phase
to ensure proper condenser fan, evaporator fan
and compressor rotation.
MPC2000, MPC2000ID or MP3000

Controller
A MPC2000, MPC2000ID or MP3000
microprocessor controls all unit functions to
maintain the cargo at the proper temperature. The
controller also monitors and records system faults
and performs pre-trip.
Keypad: Sixteen general purpose
keys are used to

display information, change the setpoint, change
programmable features and initiate control tasks.
CF Key: Press this key to view temperatures in
the LED display in the alternate temperature
value. Alternate value (C or F) shows while the
key is pressed.
RET/SUP Key: Press
this key to view the alternate

sensor temperature in the LED display. Alternate
sensor (return or supply) shows while the key is
pressed.
Defrost Key: Press this key to initiate a manual

defrost cycle. If the evaporator coil temperature is
below 10 C (50 F), the unit will defrost.
Otherwise the controller will display Defrost Not
Activated in the LCD display and the unit will
continue normal operation.
Setpoint Key: Press this key
to change the
setpoint. Cursor in the LCD display automatically
appears in the TEMP SETP line of the Data
menu. See Changing the Setpoint in the
Microprocessor Controller chapter for complete
instructions.
Status Indicator LEDs: located
in the large LED
display signal:
Supply (Air Temperature)
Return (Air Temperature)
Humidity Mode (Inactive on CRR DF

units)
Compressor (Cooling On)
Heat (On during defrost)
Defrost
In-Range (Temperature)
Alarm
The In-range LED illuminates when the

controlling air sensor temperature is less than
3.0 C (5.4 F) above setpoint (standard). The
controller maintains the in-range signal during
defrost and after defrost for 60 minutes.
LED Display: Large
red LED display shows

current control temperature during normal
operation. LED display also shows current test
state during a Pretrip (PTI) or Function test.
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LCD Display: A
4-line LCD message display

shows setpoint during normal operation. LCD
display also shows controller menu and unit
operation information when special keys are
pressed.
Other
Suction Pressure Gauge: A suction pressure

gauge indicates the refrigerant pressure in the
suction line returning to the compressor.
Discharge Pressure Gauge: A
discharge pressure
discharge line leaving the compressor.

Controls, Instruments and
Protection Devices
sight glass on the

receiver tank contains three small balls that
indicate the level of refrigerant in the tank for
checking the refrigerant charge. A moisture
indicator in the sight glass changes color to
indicate the level of moisture in the system. Check
the color of the indicator against the color decal in
the sight glass. The dry eye in the sight glass is
LIGHT GREEN when the system is dry and
YELLOW when the system is wet (contains
excessive moisture).
Compressor Discharge Line Temperature Sensor:
Fusible Plug For High Pressure Relief: A
Evaporator Overheat Switch: A temperature
switch near the evaporator coil opens to

de-energize the heater contactor if the evaporator
temperature reaches 54 C (130 F) during Defrost.
The switch closes (resets) when the evaporator
temperature decreases to 32 C (90 F).
The controller uses the compressor discharge line

temperature sensor to protect the compressor from
excessively high operating temperatures. If the
discharge gas temperature rises above 130 C
(266 F):
Unit stops immediately; controller activates

Alarm LED and records Alarm 56,
Compressor Temperature Too High.
Controller will restart the unit when the sensor

temperature is below 90 C (194 F).
High Pressure Cutout (HPCO) Switch: If
the
compressor discharge pressure rises above 2410
68 kPa, 24.1 0.68 bar, 350 10 psig, the high
pressure cutout opens to interrupt the ground
circuit to the compressor contactor:
R-134a compressor STOPS immediately.
Evaporator and condenser fans continue

normal operation.
R-23 compressor stops.
R-134a compressor will restart when the

overload condition is corrected (switch closes)
as long as power is available. The high
pressure switch resets (closes) when the
pressure drops to 1640 68 kPa, 16.4 0.68
bar, 238 10 psig.
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R-23 compressor will restart 30 seconds after

R-134a compressor restarts.
Receiver Tank Sight Glass: A
fusible
plug is installed in the R-134a receiver tank to
avoid excessive pressure build-up within the
refrigeration system from extraordinary and
unforeseen circumstances. The plug blows when
the plug temperature reaches 100 C (212 F). The
plug is located so that refrigerant pressure
expelled from the valve would be directed away
from anyone servicing the unit. The plug is
non-repairable and requires no adjustment. If the
plug blows, recover the remaining refrigerant
charge and replace the fusible plug.
Compressor Oil Sight Glass: A
compressor oil
sight glass indicates the relative level of
compressor oil in the compressor sump.

Controls, Instruments and
Protection Devices
Compressor Discharge Line Temperature Sensor:
The controller uses the compressor discharge line

temperature sensor to protect the compressor from
excessively high operating temperatures. If the
discharge gas temperature rises above 138 C
(280 F):
Unit stops immediately; controller activates

Alarm LED and records Alarm 56,
Compressor Temperature Too High.
Controller will restart the unit when the sensor

temperature is below 138 C (280 F).
High Pressure Cutout (HPCO) Switch: If
the
compressor discharge pressure rises above 3250
50 kPa, 32.5 0.5 bar, 470 7 psig, the high
pressure cutout opens to interrupt the ground
circuit to the compressor contactor:
R-23 compressor STOPS immediately.
Evaporator and condenser fans and R-134a

compressor continue normal operation.
R-23 compressor will restart when the

pressure drops to 2590 250 kPa, 25.9
2.5 bar, 375 38 psig.
NOTE: R 23 protective device auxiliary
contractor mounted on R 134a contractor
must supply digital signal to MBR J12 pin 1
and 2 before R 23 compressor is allowed to
start.
located so that refrigerant pressure expelled from

the valve would be directed away from anyone
servicing the unit. The valve will reset when this
pressure drops to 2758 kPa, 27.58 bar, 400 psig.
The valve is non-repairable and requires no
adjustment. If the valve fails to reseat properly,
recover the refrigerant charge and replace the
valve.
Low Pressure Cutout (LPCO) Switch (CRR DF
MPC2000ID Units Only): If the compressor suction
pressure decreases to 0 20 kPa, 0 0.2 bar,6 in.

vacuum to 3 psig; the low pressure cutout opens:
Both the R-23 compressor and R-134a

compressor STOP immediately.

normal operation.
R-23 compressor will restart if the low

refrigerant condition is corrected (switch
closes) as long as power is available. The low
pressure increases to 70 20 kPa, 0.7
0.2 bar, 10 3 psig.
When R-23 low pressure switch resets, R-23

compressor restarts 30 seconds after R-134a
compressor restarts.
Suction Pressure Gauge: A
suction pressure
suction line returning to the compressor.
Discharge Pressure Gauge: A
discharge pressure
discharge line leaving the compressor.
Receiver Tank Sight Glass: Two
sight glasses on
the R-23 receiver tank contains three small balls
that indicate the level of refrigerant in the tank for
checking the refrigerant charge. A moisture
indicator in the sight glass changes color to
indicate the level of moisture in the system. Check
the color of the indicator against the color decal in
the sight glass. The dry eye in the sight glass is
LIGHT GREEN when the system is dry and
YELLOW when the system is wet (contains
excessive moisture).
Compressor Oil Sight Glass: A
compressor oil
sight glass indicates the relative level of
compressor oil in the compressor sump.
High Pressure Relief Valve: A
high pressure relief

valve is installed in the receiver tank. The relief
valve protects against excessive pressure build-up
within the refrigeration system from extraordinary
and unforeseen circumstances. The valve is a
spring-loaded piston that lifts when refrigerant
pressure exceeds 3447 +520/-104 kPa, 34.47
+5.20/-1.04 bar, 500 +75/-15 psig. The valve is
NOTE: If the low pressure cutout switch

remains open, check R-23 system suction
and discharge pressures. Then check for an
obstruction or refrigerant leak in the low or
high pressure side of the R-23 refrigeration
system.
NOTE: Use only Lower R-23 sight glass to
check or add refrigerant on unit unable to
maintain -50 to -60 setpoint.
Pretrip Inspection
The following inspections should be made before
the container is loaded:
1. Visually check the unit for physical damage.
2. Check the electrical connections in the unit
control box, making sure they are fastened
securely.
3. Check the conditions of wires and terminals.
Repair or replace if necessary.
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4. Inspect both refrigeration systems for

evidence of oil leaks at all joints and
connections.
NOTE: With empty box and all components
in R23 system always verify correct charge in
R23 system according to pressure readings
listed below
5. 5.Check R-23 refrigeration system pressures.
Suction and discharge pressure gauges should
show 1,600 to 1,800 kPa, 16.0 to 18.0 bar,
232 to 261 psig in both the high and low side
with the unit OFF and the container empty.
6. Check the condenser and evaporator coils.
Clean if necessary. Use an air or water spray
jet directed against the coil from the air
discharge side. Also inspect the condenser fan
grille for damage. If the grille is damaged or
missing, abnormally high head pressure may
result. Repair or replace the grille if necessary.
CAUTION: Air or water spray jet pressure
should not be high enough to damage
(bend) coil fins.
7. Check the mounting bolts on the unit,
compressor and fan motors. Tighten if
necessary.
8. Clean the defrost drains.
Pre-load Operation
Pre-Trip Conditions
To properly perform a Full Pretrip Test on units
equipped with the MPC2000 or MPC2000ID
controller, the following conditions must exist:
Pre-Trip Checks
1. With unit connected to the proper power
supply, turn the power supply On/Off switch
to ON.
2. Switch refrigeration unit On/Off switch to ON
position. A sequence start of the required
loads occurs during initial start-up on cooling:
Controller LED display turns On and then

Off.
LED display briefly shows setpoint and

then displays the controlling (return) air
sensor temperature.
Controller senses the incoming power

phase and selects the correct power phase
to unit components.
Evaporator fan motors start and operate on

low speed.
R-134a compressor and condenser fan

then start and the liquid line solenoid
energizes (opens).
R-23 compressor starts 30 seconds later.
9. Check vacuum valve for proper operation.

10. Observe the unit for proper operation and
functions during Pre-load Operation.
Power Selection
CAUTION: Power supply connections
from the unit to the power source should
always be made with the refrigeration unit
On/Off switch and the power supply
On/Off switch in the OFF position. Never
attempt to start or stop the refrigeration
unit using the power cord.
The refrigeration unit is designed to operate on
460/380V, 3 Phase, 60-50 Hz electric power from
a 4-wire power source.
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To operate the refrigeration unit on 460/380V

power, plug the 460/380V power cord into the
proper power source.
NOTE: If one or both compressors fail to start,

turn the On/Off switch OFF. Then repeat steps 1
and 2. If the unit still does not start, refer to
Alarm Codes, Descriptions and Corrective
Actions in the Microprocessor Controller
chapter of this manual. Be sure to wait up to 1
minute for both compressors to start.
3. Adjust controller setpoint to the desired
temperature:
NOTE: The setpoint temperature can be set
between -10 C and -60 C (14 F and -76 F) in
either F or C using the C/F key. Just press and
hold the F/C key (to display the alternate
temperature scale).
Press SETPOINT key to display cursor

flashing in the TEMP SETP line
Press F4 key to enter new setpoint. Enter

Arrow appears in the menu line and the
current setpoint disappears.
Enter minus sign first by pressing EXIT

key. Then press numeric keys to enter new
setpoint.
With correct setpoint in display, press and

hold F4 key until cursor stops flashing.
Controller places new setpoint in
controller memory and shows new
setpoint in LCD display.
NOTE: New setpoint must be between -10 C

and -60 C (14 F and -76 F) or controller will
return to the previous setpoint display.
NOTE: If the F4 key is not pressed within 30
seconds, the controller will default (return)
to the previous setpoint. If this occurs, repeat
step 3.
4. Check the direction of the condenser airflow
(see Condenser Fan and Evaporator Fan
Rotation in the Electrical Maintenance
chapter of this manual).
5. Check direction of evaporator airflow (see
Condenser Fan and Evaporator Fan
Rotation in Electrical Maintenance chapter of
this manual).
6. Allow the unit to operate one-half hour before
loading. This will remove residual container
heat and moisture, and pre-cool the container
interior.
7. Perform a Pretrip (PTI) Test and check unit
modes while the unit pre-cools:
CAUTION: The PTI test should only be
performed on an empty container!
NOTE: Correct all existing alarm conditions
and clear the alarm codes before performing a
PTI test. The controller will automatically clear
all existing alarms before beginning the PTI test.
Press F2 key to enter Main Menu.
Press F2 or F3 key to scroll up or down in

menu to COMMANDS.
Press F4 key to access COMMANDS

menu.
Press F2 or F3 key to scroll up or down to

PTI.
Press F4 to start the PTI (Pretrip) Test.
The controller then performs the Pretrip

Test.
Observe the unit for proper operation and

functions during pretrip test.
LCD display shows PTI Test currently

being performed. PTI test ends
automatically. Press any key on the
controller to return the unit to normal
operation.
If an operating problem occurs during the

Pretrip Test, the Alarm LED will turn ON
and FLASH. An E may also appear in
the right side of the LED display. View
and correct any alarm conditions. Then
clear (acknowledge) the Alarm Code(s)
and repeat the PTI Test.
NOTE: Clear the Alarm codes ONLY after

the alarm codes are documented and
problems repaired. A permanent record of
the alarm codes remains stored in the
datalogger memory for retrieval via DRU-II
or SmartSponge handheld data retriever.
8. Stop the unit by moving the On/Off switch to
the OFF position.
Loading Procedure
1. Make sure the Unit On/Off switch is OFF
before opening the container doors. (The unit
may be operating when loading the container
from a warehouse with door seals.)
2. Spot check and record load temperature while
loading. Especially note any off-temperature
product.
Post Load Procedure

1. Make sure all doors are closed and locked.
2. Switch the Unit On/Off switch to ON position.
3. Adjust controller setpoint to the desired
temperature:
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NOTE: The setpoint temperature can be set

between -10 C and -60 C (14 F and -76 F) in
either F or C using the C/F key. Just press
and hold the F/C key (to display the alternate
temperature scale).
Press SETPOINT key to display cursor

flashing in the TEMP SETP line
Press F4 key to enter new setpoint. Enter

Arrow appears in the menu line and the
current setpoint disappears.
Enter minus sign first by pressing EXIT

key. Then press numeric keys to enter new
setpoint.
With correct setpoint in display, press and

hold F4 key until cursor stops flashing.
Controller places new setpoint in
controller memory and shows new
setpoint in LCD display.
NOTE: New setpoint must be between -10 C and

-60 C (14 F and -76 F) or controller will return
to the previous setpoint display.
seconds, the controller will default (return) to
the previous setpoint. If this occurs, repeat step
3.
4. Enter trip identification information into the
controller memory by selecting Cargo Data
from the MISC FUNCTIONS menu of the
controller.
5. One-half hour after loading, initiate a manual
defrost cycle:
Press the DEFROST key. The Defrost and

Heat LEDs turns ON as the unit enters
Defrost. Defrost will stop automatically.
NOTE: The evaporator coil temperature must be

below 10 C (50 F) to allow the unit the enter a
defrost cycle. If the evaporator coil temperature
is too high, the LCD display will read Defrost
Not Activated.
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Starting the Unit on Ship

CAUTION: Supply power connections
from the refrigeration unit to the power
source must always be made with the
refrigeration Unit On/Off switch and
power supply On/Off switch in the OFF
positions. Never attempt to start or stop the
refrigeration unit with the unit power
cable.
1. Connect the unit power cord to proper power
source:
460/380V power cord to 460/380V, 60-50

Hz power source.
Turn the power supply On/Off switch ON.
2. Turn the unit On/Off switch to ON position.

Check for condenser fan and evaporator fan
motor operation (see Condenser Fan and
Evaporator Fan Rotation in the Electrical
Maintenance chapter of this manual). If the
unit was properly pretripped, correct
condenser fan rotation will also indicate
correct evaporator fan rotation.
3. Check the controller setpoint to make sure it is
correct (agrees with shipping manifest).
Post Trip Procedure

Trip data recorded by the MPC2000, MPC2000ID
or MP3000 datalogger may be down loaded via
the communications port on the control box using
a DRU-II or SmartSponge handheld data
retriever; or via the REFCON remote monitor
system.
General Description
Pretrip (PTI) Test. Fault codes are retained by

the controller in a non-volatile memory (see
alarm codes, type and description below).
The MPC2000, MPC2000ID and MP3000 are

advanced microprocessor controllers that have
been specially developed for control and
monitoring of refrigeration units. Each controller
contains the following basic features:
1. Eight status indicator LEDs are located in the
top LED display and signal the following:
Supply (Air Temperature)
Return (Air Temperature)
Humidity Mode (Inactive on CRR DF

units)
Compressor (Cooling On)
Heat (On during Defrost)
Defrost
In-Range (Temperature)
Alarm
The indicator LEDs stay ON continuously to

indicate sensor temperature display, unit
operating mode or condition.
The Alarm LED flashes ON and OFF
continuously when a Check Alarm (Level 2
Alarm) or Shutdown Alarm (Level 1Alarm)
occurs. Less serious Log Alarms (Level 3
Alarm) are recorded but do not activate the
Alarm LED.
Check Alarms indicate corrective action
should be taken before a problem becomes
severe. The unit continues to operate.
However, some unit functions may be
inhibited.
Shutdown Alarms indicate the unit operation
has been stopped to prevent damage to the
unit or cargo. The problem must be corrected
and the alarm code acknowledged before the
unit can be restarted to resume normal
operation.
Alarm codes are recorded in the controller
memory to simplify unit diagnosis procedures.
Some alarm codes are only recorded during a
1.
LED display with Status Indicator LEDs
2.
LCD message and menu display
3.
General purpose keys
4.
Special function keys
Figure 18: MPC2000, MPC2000ID and MP3000

Controller
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2. LED display with 20.32 mm high characters:
Alarm
Code
Type
Description
00
Check
Supply Air Sensor Open Circuit
01
Check
Supply Air Sensor Short Circuit
02
Check
Return Air Sensor Open Circuit
03
Check
Return Air Sensor Short Circuit
04
Check
Evaporator Coil Sensor Open

Circuit
05
Check
Evaporator Coil Sensor Short

Circuit
06
Check
R-134a Compressor Current Too

High
07
Check
R-134a Compressor Current Too

Low
10
Check
Heater Current Too High
11
Check
Heater Current Too Low
14
Check
Evaporator Fan Low Speed

Current Too High
15
Check
Evaporator Fan Low Speed

Current Too Low
16
Check
Condenser Fan Current Too High
17
Check
Condenser Fan Current Too Low
18
Log
Power Supply Phase Error
19
Check
Temperature Too Far from

Setpoint
20
Check
Defrost Time Too Long
22
Check
Capacity Test 1 Error
23
Check
32
Check
Condenser Air Sensor Open

Circuit
33
Check
Condenser Air Sensor Short

Circuit
34
Check
Ambient Air Sensor Open Circuit
35
Check
Ambient Air Sensor Short Circuit
43
Check
Return Air Temperature Too High
52
Check
Probe Error
56
Shutdo
wn
Compressor Temperature Too

High
58
Check
Phase Sensor Error
59
Check
Delta Current Error
97
Log
Compressor Sensor Open Circuit
98
Log
Compressor Sensor Short Circuit
112
Check
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Zero Current Too High
Five alpha numeric characters: Numerical

hundredths, tens, ones and tenths position,
a C for Celsius or F for Fahrenheit for
temperature display.
LED display shows current control

temperature (return or supply). Status
LEDs signal sensor temperature shown in
LED display. If a sensor is out of range the
display shows +Err or -Err. The sign
indicates whether the sensor temperature
is out of range high or low.
The LED display is also used to show the

current state of a Pretrip (PTI) test.
3. LCD display with 4 line, 20 character message

display:
LCD standard display shows setpoint

temperature during normal operation
information.
LCD display shows controller menu and

unit operation information when special
keys are pressed.
4. Sixteen general purpose keys are used to enter

and scroll through the controller menu tree
and message text; initiate a Pretrip test; enter
new setpoint temperature; and enter trip
information.
The keyboard supports both numerical and
text input. Each key can have more than one
meaning. Use the special text keys F1, F2, F3
and F4 to enter text in an information screen:
F1 key: Press the F1 key, then press

another general purpose key to enter the
number shown on the key.

first letter shown on the key.

second letter shown on the key.

third letter shown on the key.
NOTE: When the F1, F2, F3 or F4 key is

pressed to enter a character in the display, the
keypad remains on that character level until
another level is selected by pressing the F1,
F2, F3 or F4 key.
Text Input Example: To enter THERMO in
an information screen:
a. Enter T by pressing F3 key, then
pressing STU key.
b. Enter H by pressing GHI key.
c. Enter E by pressing DEF key.
d. Enter R by pressing F4 key, then
pressing PQR key.
e. Enter M by pressing F2 key, then
pressing MNO key.
SUP/RET key: Press to view alternate

return/supply sensor temperature in LED
display.
SETPOINT key: Press to show Setpoint

temperature line in LCD display for
setpoint adjustment.
6. Control Transformer: Low voltage control

power and ground is supplied to the
microprocessor controller and the main relay
board.
7. Main Relay Board: High voltage supply
power and low voltage control power and
ground are supplied to the main relay board.
The main relay board contains:
Relays to energize and de-energize unit

contactors and solenoids. Component
relays include the heater, evaporator fan
motor, condenser fan motor, and phase
reversal relays.
Supply power circuit protection:

20 amp fuses (3) protect the high voltage
circuits on the main relay board.
Control circuit fuse and circuit breaker

protection:
- 7 amp manual reset circuit breaker
protects the 29 Vdc control circuit.
- 2 amp fuse protects the 28 Vac control
power circuit to the controller.
- 2 amp fuse protects the battery charger
output circuit to the controller.
Electronics for measuring phase sequence.
Electronics for measuring amperage.
Electronics for measuring voltage.
Zero current transformer for earth leaking

measurement.
f. Enter O by pressing F4 key, then

pressing MNO key.
General text keys F1, F2, F3 and F4 also
include directional arrows for entering and
scrolling through the controller Main Menu:
F1 key: ESC indicates that pressing the K1

key moves the cursor out of (exits) a menu
list.
F2 key: FORWARD/UP ARROWS

indicate that pressing the K2 key scrolls
the cursor forward and/or upward through
text boxes and menu lists.
F3 key: BACKWARD/DOWN ARROWS

indicate that pressing the K3 key scrolls
the cursor backward and/or downward
through text boxes and menu lists.
F4 key: ENTER ARROW indicate that

pressing the K4 key moves the cursor into
the next menu level or into a menu item
text box.
5. Four special keys:
C/F key: Press to view alternate

temperature scale in LED display.
DEFROST key: Press to initiate defrost.

Evaporator coil temperature must be
below 10 C (50 F).
8. Replaceable sensors: Return air, supply air,

evaporator coil (defrost), ambient air, R-134a
compressor discharge line and R-23
compressor discharge line temperature sensors
are field replaceable. Three (replaceable)
spare sensor receptacles are also provided for
USDA temperature recording.
9. Defrost cycle control (see Defrost System in
this chapter).
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10. Pretrip (PTI) test capability (see PTI (Pretrip)

Test in this chapter).
11. Data recording capability: The MPC2000
Datalogger and MPC2000ID Integral
Datalogger can record sensor temperatures as
well as loss of power, alarms, unit operating
modes, sensor failure, setpoint change and
unit shutdown indications. All data recordings
are stored in memory. DRU-II or
SmartSponge software downloads and reports
the return, supply, ambient and USDA sensor
temperatures as standard.
Logging intervals are selectable from 1 minute
and 1/2, 1, 2 or 4 hours. When a 1 hour
logging interval is selected, the datalogger
memory can store approximately 365 days of
information. The logging of USDA sensors is
fixed at 1 hour intervals to comply with
USDA requirements.
All data logs include the time and date;
setpoint temperature; and supply, return,
USDA1, USDA2 and USDA3 sensor
temperatures. All temperature logs can be
viewed from the controllers LCD message
display.
If the unit power supply is disconnected, the
datalogger will continue to register 168
temperature logs. These will be maintained
until the unit is re-connected to power, and the
battery automatically re-charged.
Trip data can be retrieved (but not erased)
from the datalogger memory using DRU-II or
SmartSponge handheld data retriever; or via
the REFCON remote monitor system. The
datalogger is also equipped with a high-speed
parallel communication port. Data transfer
time is approx. 25 seconds for event logs and
approx. 70 seconds for temperature logs.
Trip data from separate units is denoted by the
identification information entered into the
controller at the beginning of the trip via the
general purpose keypad. Identification data
may include the container ID number, location
B.R.T., contents, loading data, voyage no.,
ship, load port, discharge port and comments.
The container ID number is stored in the
Configuration submenu.
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12. Electronic phase selection: The

microprocessor controller monitors the phase
of the power supply to ensure proper rotation
of the condenser and evaporator fans, and the
compressor.
13. Sequential component start-up control: A
sequence start of the required loads occurs
during initial start-up of the controller and
when a control mode shift requires the
compressors to start (see Sequence of
Operation in this chapter).
14. Hourmeters: The microprocessor controller
has multiple built-in hourmeters that can be
accessed through the Main Menu.
15. Manual emergency control capability. Manual
control settings in the control box allow the
unit to operate even in the event of a fatal
failure of the controller. Manual control offers
three operating functions: Heat, Defrost and
Cool (see Manual Emergency Mode
Operation in this chapter).
16. Flash memory: Flash program memory allows
the application software to be updated without
replacing a EPROM chip on the controller.
Application software can be updated in the
field using a portable computer and the
MPC2000 or MPC2000ID Loader program.
Consequently, the field installed application
software version may have a different revision
number and may include control features not
included in the original factory installed
software. If the operation of your unit differs
from the Sequence of Operation described for
the unit in this manual, enter Misc.
Functions in the Main Menu to check that the
program version is correct (see Menu
Operating Instructions in this chapter).
17. Display menus: The microprocessor controller
contains an extensive display menu that can be
navigated via keypad. The display menu is
organized into 7 Main Menus:
Data Menu: Menu screens in this group

are used to display unit operating
information including sensor
temperatures, voltage, current and
frequency information.
Output signals from the controller automatically

regulate all unit functions including:
Alarm List Menu: Menu screens in this

group display a list of alarm code(s).
Commands Menu: Menu screens in this

group are used to activate defrost, function
tests, pretrip (PTI) tests and manual
function test.
Compressor operation
Condenser fan operation
Evaporator fan motor operation
Miscellaneous Functions Menu: Menu

screens in this group display date/time,
C/F, cargo data, program version and run
time (hourmeters) information.
Liquid line solenoid valve
Electric heaters
Phase selection
Configuration Menu: Menu screens in this

group display refrigerant type, in-range
setting, container ID, contrast (screen),
language, unit type, reefer type and zero
current status.
Datalogger Menu: Menu screens in this
group display temperature log, event log,
set log time and PTI log.
RMM (Remote Monitoring) State: Menu
screen show current remote monitoring
state (Offline, Zombie or Online).
General Theory of Operation

The MPC2000 and MPC2000ID controllers use
advanced solid-state integrated circuits to monitor
and control unit functions. The controller monitors inputs from:
Frozen Loads (Setpoint at -10 C

[14 F] and Below)
NOTE: CRR DF units are designed to haul deep
frozen cargo only at setpoints between -10 C
(14 F) and -60 C (-76 F).
At setpoints of -10 C (14 F) and below, the
microprocessor controls unit operation based on
the return air sensor temperature and setpoint
temperature.
The system operates on Full Cool to provide
accurate control of frozen cargo. If the return air
sensor becomes disconnected or fails while it is
being used to control unit operation, the controller
will automatically operate the unit continuously
on Full Cool.
Sequence Of Operation
Return air sensor
Supply air sensor
Evaporator coil sensor
Ambient sensor
USDA (Spare) sensors 1, 2 and 3
R-134a compressor discharge line

temperature sensor
When the unit On/Off switch is turned ON,

the LED display turns On and then Off.
R-23 compressor discharge line

temperature sensor
The setpoint appears briefly in the LED

display.
Phase measuring circuits
Current measuring circuits
Voltage measuring circuits
NOTE: When the setpoint appears in the LED

display, both the Return and Supply LEDs are
lit.
Unit Start-up
A 60 second sequence start of the required loads
occurs during initial start-up of the controller. If
cooling is required, the unit operates in the cool
mode until the controlling sensor reaches 1.0 C
(1.8 F) below setpoint.
The LED then shows the controlling air sensor

temperature.
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The controller senses the incoming power

phase and selects the correct power phase to
unit components.
The evaporator fan motors start. Evaporator

fans operate continuously in low speed.
The R-134a compressor and condenser fan

then start and the liquid line solenoid
energizes (opens) if the controller calls for
cooling.
The R-23 compressor starts 30 seconds later.
Unit operates in cool until the controlling

sensor reaches 1.0 C (1.8 F) below setpoint on
initial pull down.
Controller turns ON the In-range LED when

the controlling sensor temperature reaches 1.5
C (2.7 F) above setpoint on initial pull down.
Continuous Temperature Control

Operation
Frozen Loads Controller Setpoint at
-10 C (14 F) and Below
The controller regulates compressor operation
based the return air sensor and setpoint
temperatures to determine operating mode switch
points. The controller operates the unit on:
Cool mode
Null mode
Defrost mode
Evaporator fans operate on low speed to

continuously circulate air inside the container
(except during defrost).
Controller LED display shows the return air

sensor temperature.
Controller LCD display shows the setpoint.
Cool
A.
B.
Cool: Compressors operate a minimum of

15 minutes after startup to prevent rapid
cycling between Cool and Null modes.
Null: Compressors are OFF a minimum of
10 minutes to prevent rapid cycling
between Cool and Null modes.
C.
In-Range
1.
Decrease Temperature
2.
Setpoint
3.
Increasing Temperature
Figure 19: Frozen Load Control Sequence
(Setpoints at -10 C [14 F] and Below)
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After initial start-up and pull-down to 1.0 C

(1.8 F) below setpoint, the controller calls for
the Cool mode whenever the return air
temperature increases more than 1.0 C (1.8 F)
above setpoint.
Unit operates in Cool mode for a minimum of

15 minutes to prevent rapid cycling between
Cool and Null.
After initial pull-down to setpoint, the

controller keeps the In-range LED ON as long
as the return air temperature remains less than
1.5 C (2.7 F) above setpoint.
Null
The controller calls for Null when the Return

Air Temperature decreases more than 1.0 C
(1.8 F) below setpoint.
The controller de-energizes the compressor

contactors and condenser fan contactor,
stopping the both compressors and the
condenser fan.
Units remains in Null mode for a minimum of

10 minutes to prevent rapid cycling between
Cool and Null.
The evaporator fans continue to operate in low

speed.
When the defrost mode is initiated:
Defrost
During the Cool or Null modes, the controller
initiates the Defrost mode when the evaporator
coil sensor temperature is below 18 C (65 F) and:
Demand defrost function determines that

defrost is required when the temperature
difference between the return air sensor and
setpoint increases to a preset value and a
minimum of 6 hours of compressor ON
(running) time have elapsed since the previous
defrost.
A manual defrost is initiated by pressing the
Defrost special function key or by Refcon
Remote Monitoring Modem (RMM).
NOTE: If unit operating conditions do not allow

the unit to enter a defrost cycle, Defrost Not
Activated appears on LCD display when the
DEFROST key is pressed.
A Timed Defrost always starts at 1 minute

past the hour immediately following a defrost
timer request for defrost. For example, if the
defrost timer requests a defrost cycle at 7:35,
the defrost cycle will start at 8:01. The
datalogger will record a Defrost event for each
log interval in which a Defrost cycle is
pending or active (i.e. both the 8:00 and 9:00
data logs on 1 hour logging interval).
On Frozen Loads, the initial time interval

is 12 hours. Six (6) hours are added to the
time interval each time a timed defrost
interval occurs without a demand defrost
in between. Maximum accumulated time
interval is 36 hours. Time interval resets to
12 hours when setpoint is changed more
than 5 C (9 F); or if the unit is turned OFF
for 12 hours.
The controller de-energizes both the R-134a

and R-23 compressor contactors, the
condenser fan contactor and the evaporator
fan contactors; stopping the compressors,
condenser fan and evaporator fans.
When the compressors stop, the controller

turns ON the Defrost LED, Heat LED and
energizes the heater contactor, turning on the
electric heaters.
The controller terminates the defrost mode when:
Frozen mode: Evaporator coil sensor

temperature reaches 18 C (65 F).
Time/temperature function: If the evaporator

coil sensor exceeds 8 C (47 F) for 15 minutes,
the controller terminates defrost.
Interval timer: Controller terminates defrost

90 minutes after initiation if the coil sensor
temperature has not terminated defrost (120
minutes if power supply is less than 55H).
Alarm code 20 will be generated if this occurs.
When the controller terminates Defrost, the

heater contactor is de-energized. The
controller starts the condenser fan and the
R-134a compressor. After 30 seconds, the
controller starts the R-23 compressor and the
evaporator fans to minimize heat energy
release into the container.
Changing the Setpoint

To change the controller setpoint, turn
the unit On/Off switch ON. With the
standard LCD message display showing on the
controller (i.e. setpoint temperature):
1. Press the SETPOINT key. The DATA menu
appears with the cursor flashing in the TEMP
SETP line.
2. Press the F4 key. An Enter Arrow appears in
the menu line and the current setpoint
disappears.
3. Enter (type) the new setpoint in the LCD
display using the general purpose keypad. To
enter a minus setpoint, press the EXIT () key
first. The cursor moves to the right of the
screen as each key entry is acknowledged and
displayed.
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NOTE: Always check that the setpoint entered in

the LCD display is correct before proceeding.
4. Press and hold the F4 key until the cursor
stops flashing. The new setpoint is recorded in
the controller and appears briefly in the LED
display.
NOTE: When the setpoint appears in the LED
display, both the Return and Supply LEDs are
lit.
seconds, the controller will default (return) to
the previous setpoint. If this occurs, repeat steps
1 through 4.
5. Controller returns to the standard LED
Display (shows return temperature) within 5
seconds and the standard LCD display
(showing new setpoint) within 60 seconds.
Initiating a Manual
Defrost
With the unit On/Off switch ON:
1. Press the DEFROST key.
If the unit operating conditions allow a

manual defrost (e.g. evaporator coil
temperature is less than 10 C [50 F]), the
unit enters defrost as the Defrost LED
turns ON.
If unit operating conditions do NOT allow
defrost, the LCD message display shows
DEFROST NOT ACTIVATED.
2. The defrost cycle automatically terminates.
Displaying Alternate
Controlling (Supply or
Return) Air Sensor
Temperature
The controller can show either the supply or
return air temperature in the LED Display. With
the unit On/Off switch ON and the controller
showing the standard LED Display:
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1. Check the indicator LEDs to determine which

sensor temperature (supply air or return air)
currently appears in the right display. This is
the controlling sensor (return air sensor at
setpoints of -10 C [14 F] and below).
2. To view the supply air temperature, press and
hold the SUP/RET key. The controller will
show the supply air temperature as long as the
SUP/RET key is depressed.
3. The display then returns to the return air
temperature when the SUP/RET key is
released.
Displaying Alternate
Fahrenheit (F) or Celsius
(C) Temperature
The controller can display temperatures in
Fahrenheit or Celsius. With the unit On/Off
switch ON and the controller showing a standard
LED Display:
1. Press and hold the C/F key. The controller will
show the LED display temperature in the
alternate temperature scale (Fahrenheit or
Celsius) from the temperatures shown on the
display as long as the C/F key is depressed.
2. The display then returns to the original display
when the C/F key is released.
NOTE: To change the default temperature scale
display, see Changing the Temperature Display
Value (C/F) under MISC. FUNCTIONS in the
Menu Operating Instructions section in this
chapter.
Menu Operating Instructions

NOTE: To view the controllers menu or
download data when external power is
disconnected from the unit, press a special key:
C/F key, SUP/RET key, DEFROST key or
SETPOINT key. The controller LCD display will
appear using 12 Vdc battery power.
Controller Menu
Navigating the Controller Menu:
The controller Main Menu is divided into seven
major menus:
Data
Alarm List
Commands
Misc. Functions
Configuration
Datalogger
RMM (Remote Monitoring Modem) State
Moving through these seven menus and their

submenus and entering commands requires the
use of four text keys:
F1 key: Press the F1 key each time you
want to exit a submenu and/or retrieve
current system data for display.
F2 or F3 key: Press the F2 or
F3 key each time you want to
scroll up or down to view
another item in a menu or submenu; or scroll
forward or backward in a menu line.
or
F4 key: Press the F4 key to enter a new

menu or submenu; to access a menu line
to enter information; or to load a
command or value.
Data Menu
NOTE: Information can ONLY be displayed
using the Data menu. Items can NOT be
changed.
The Data menu displays general unit operating
information including sensor temperatures, unit
electrical data, etc.
Viewing the Data menu:
With the unit On/Off switch ON and the LCD
display showing the standard display (setpoint):
1. Press F4 key for directly enter the Data menu.
Menu items appear in LCD display.
2. Press F3 to scroll the cursor down through the

menu list. The Data menu displays the
following functions:
Setpoint Temperature
Supply Air Temperature
Return Air Temperature
Evaporator Coil (Defrost) Temperature
R-23 Compressor Discharge Line

Temperature
Ambient Temperature
High Pressure Temperature (R-134a

Compressor Discharge Line Temperature)
Battery Voltage
Voltage Average (380/460V Power

Supply)
Voltage 1 (Main Power Supply)
Frequency (Main Power Supply)
Zero Current
Current Phase 1 (Main Power Supply)
NOTE: Press the 5 key to lock a Data screen

in the LCD display for 5 minutes. Press any key
to unlock the display.
NOTE: Controller returns to previous menu
level or LCD Standard Display after 30 seconds.
Alarm List Menu

The Alarm List menu displays alarm codes. If the
Alarm LED is ON or flashing ON and OFF, enter
the ALARM LIST to view the alarm code(s).
Alarm Types
There are three types of alarms:
Shutdown Alarm (Level 1): Alarm LED flashes
and unit stops. Shutdown alarms indicate the unit
has been stopped to prevent damage to the unit or
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cargo. The condition must be corrected before

restarting the unit. Alarm code 56 (Compressor
Temperature Too High) is a shutdown alarm.
Check Alarm (Level 2): Alarm LED
flashes until
alarm is acknowledged. Check alarms indicate
corrective action should be taken before a
problem becomes severe. Alarm codes 00-17, 18,
19, 20, 22, 23, 34, 35, 43, 52, 58, 112 are Check
alarms.
Log Alarm (Level 3): Alarm
is recorded in
datalogger only (inspect event log). Alarm LED
does not flash or turn on. Alarm codes 59, 97, 98
are Log alarms.
Alarm Code States
There are three alarm code states for Shutdown
and Check alarms:
NOT ACTIVE: An alarm condition has

occurred but no longer exists in the unit. Not
Active means the condition was corrected and
did not recur for 1 hour; or the unit On/Off
switch was turned OFF and then ON.
ACTIVE: An alarm condition has occurred

and continues to exist in the unit; or the alarm
condition occurred within the past 1 hour but
does not currently exist in the unit.
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When a NOT ACTIVE alarm code is

acknowledged (F4 key pressed while
alarm code appears in LCD display), the
Alarm LED will turn OFF and the alarm
code disappears from the alarm list.
If the alarm condition currently exists in

the unit and the alarm code is
acknowledged, the Alarm LED will stop
flashing but remain ON. The alarm code
state will change to ACKNOWLEDGE in
the alarm list.
If the alarm condition no longer exists in
the unit and the alarm code is
acknowledged, the Alarm LED will turn
OFF and the alarm code disappears from
the alarm list.
ACKNOWLEDGE: An alarm code has been

viewed and acknowledged in the alarm list.
The Alarm LED remains ON but does not
flash.
If the alarm condition is corrected, the

Alarm LED will turn OFF and the alarm
code disappears from the alarm list.
Viewing the Alarm List menu:

1. Press F2 key to directly enter the Alarms
menu. The first alarm code number, alarm
state and alarm description appears in LCD
display.
NOTE: Alarm codes are displayed in sequential
order, not in the order of occurrence.
2. Write down the first alarm code. Then press
F2 key to view the next alarm code when
more than one alarm code has been recorded.
3. Repeat step 4 until all alarm codes have been
recorded. To scroll backward to return to a
previous alarm code, press F3 key.
4. To clear all alarm codes from the current
display list and turn off the Alarm LED, all
problems must be corrected and the alarm
code acknowledged in the Alarm List menu.
NOTE: To acknowledge an alarm, press F4
while the alarm code appears on the screen. The
alarm state will change from ACTIVE or NOT
ACTIVE to ACKNOWLEDGE.
NOTE: If no key is pressed for 30 seconds, the
controller returns to the previous menu level or
the LCD Standard Display.
Commands Menu
The Commands menu displays a list of tasks that
can be activated. The following commands are
available:
Defrost: Manual defrost can be initiated.

When command is activated, LCD message
display will show ACTIVATED, NOT
ACTIVATED (evaporator temperature above
18 C [50 F]) or ALREADY ACTIVATED
(defrost in progress).
PTI (Pretrip) Test: Controller automatically

completes a test of individual components and
checks unit refrigeration capacity, heating
capacity, temperature control and defrost.

See PTI (Pretrip) Test in this chapter for test
details.
Manual Function Test: Controller tests

individual components selected by the
technician for diagnosis. LCD display will
show expected and actual current of the
component being tested.
Viewing the Commands menu:

1. Press the F3 key to enter the Main Menu.
2. Press F2 key to scroll through Main Menu
until COMMANDS appears in LCD
display.
a. Controller displays the first component

that appears in the Manual Function
submenu list: CONDENSER OFF.
b. Press F2 or F3 key to scroll to desired
component test:
Condenser Fan:
Compressor:
Evaporator Fan:
R-23 Compressor
Sensor Check.
Heat:
Zero Current (View value only):
Sensor Check:
Sensor Check low speed (Probe Test),

operates high speed evaporator fans
only. After 5 minutes check the
temperatures of the left and right hand
supply sensors, return sensor and
defrost sensor. Temperatures should be
approximately equal.
3. Press F4 key to access the Commands menu.

The first command in the submenu (Defrost)
appears in the LCD display.
4. Press F2 or F3 key to scroll to the desired
command:
Defrost
PTI (Pretrip)
Manual Function Test
5. Press F4 key to activate the command

selected.
Defrost: LCD display shows DEFROST

ACTIVATED, NOT ACTIVATED
(evaporator temperature above 18 C [50
F]) or ALREADY ACTIVATED (defrost
in progress). Defrost cycle ends
automatically.
PTI (Pretrip): LCD display shows PTI Test
currently being performed. PTI test ends
automatically. Press any key on the
controller to return the unit to normal
operation.
c. Component Test:
Press F4 key to start the component

test. LCD display will change the
component state from OFF to ON and
show expected current and actual
current on phase 1, 2 and 3.
Press F4 key again to stop test. LCD

display will change component state
from ON to OFF.
d. System Test (Multiple Components):

More than one component can be turned
ON at a time to perform a functional test
of the unit.
Press F4 key to start the component.

LCD display shows component ON.
Press F3 key to scroll to select next

component. Press F4 to start the
component. LCD display shows
component ON.
Manual Function Test:
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Repeat component start procedure

until all required components are ON.
For example, to operate unit in Full
Cool mode, start the following
components:
- Condenser Fan
- R-134a Compressor
- R-23 Compressor
- Evaporator Fans
Observe current draw and system

performance.
When diagnosis is complete, press F4

key to turn OFF components
individually. Press ESC key to exit
Manual Function Test menu and turn
ALL components OFF.
e. Press ESC key to exit the Manual

Function Test submenu.
Manual function Test, DF units

Menu list:
Condenser Fan:
Compressor:
Evaporator Fan:
R23 Compressor:
Sensor Check.
Heat:
Zero Current (View value only):
Sensor Check:
Sensor Check low speed (Probe Test),

operates high speed evaporator fans only.
After 5 minutes check the temperatures of the
left and right hand supply sensors, return
sensor and defrost sensor. Temperatures
should be approximately equal.
Misc. Functions Menu

The Misc. Functions menu displays a list of
functions that identifies trips and determines how
the controller records and displays operating
information. The following functions are
available:
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Date Time: Sets the controller time and date.
C/F Mode: Sets the temperature value (Celsius

or Fahrenheit) the controller uses to record
and display temperature (including historical
data).
Cargo Data: Sets important trip information

about the container and the load in the
controller.
Program Version: Displays the current

software version loaded in the controller:
controller (CTRL), emergency (EMERG) and
program (SER NO) serial numbers.
NOTE: The program version serial numbers

should be written down on the Controller decal
located on the side of the control box.
Run Time: Displays and sets operating hours

for the unit and components.
Viewing the Misc. Functions menu:

Press F2 key to scroll through Main Menu
until MISC. FUNCTIONS appears in LCD
display.
2. Press F4 key to access the Misc. Functions
menu. The first command in the submenu
appears in the LCD display: Date Time.
function:
Date Time
C/F Mode
Cargo Data
Program Version
Run Time
4. Press F4 key to access the function selected.

Setting the Date and Time
1. Press the F3 key to entering Main Menu. Press
F2 key to scroll to MISC. FUNCTIONS.
menu. Date Time appears in the LCD
display.
3. Press F4 key to access the Date Time screen.

Date Time screen appears with cursor in the
Time menu line. Display shows time in
HH.MM.SS where H = hour, M = minute
and S = second.

display. Press F2 key to scroll to C/F
MODE.
4. To enter a new time, press F4 key with cursor

in Time menu line. An Enter Arrow appears in
the menu line and the previous time
disappears.
4. Press F4 key to access the C/F Mode screen.

C/F Mode screen appears with cursor in the
temperature value menu line. Display shows
C/F MODE of where C = Celsius and F =
Fahrenheit.
5. Enter new time in HH.MM.SS format.

Decimal points must be included in the entry
between the hour, minute and second.
5. To change the temperature value, press F4

key. Cursor moves to end of menu line and
flashes.
NOTE: To scroll backward in the Time or Date

menu line, press and hold the F4 key, then press
F3 key. Press F1 key to return keyboard to
numerical entry before typing again.
6. Press F2 key to toggle temperature value in

the menu line between C and F.
6. With the correct time entered in the menu line,

press F4 key. Then press EXIT key to enter
time in controller memory. Cursor stops
blinking and new time appears in display.
7. To enter a new date, press F3 key to move
cursor to Date menu line. Display shows date
in and date in YY.MM.DD where Y = year,
M = month and D = day.
8. Press F4 key with cursor in Date menu line.
An Enter Arrow appears in the menu line and
the previous date disappears.
9. Enter new date in YY.MM.DD where Y =
year, M = month and D = day. Decimal points
must be included in the entry between the
year, month and day.
10. With the correct date entered in the menu line,
press F4 key. Then press EXIT key to enter
date in controller memory. Cursor stops
blinking and new date appears in the display.
11. Press ESC key to exit the Date Time screen.
Changing the Temperature Display Value
(C/F)
2. Press F2 key to scroll to MISC.
FUNCTIONS.
7. With the desired temperature value in the

menu line, press and hold F4 key until cursor
stops flashing. Cursor stops blinking and new
temperature value appears in display.
8. Press ESC key to exit the C/F Mode screen.
Setting Cargo Data
FUNCTIONS.
display. Press F2 key to scroll to CARGO
DATA.
4. Press F4 key to access the Cargo Data screen.
Cargo Data screen appears with cursor in
LOC. BRT menu line.
5. Press F3 key to scroll cursor down through
cargo data list: - LOC. BRT
CONTENTS
DATE (Loading Date)
VOYAGE
SHIP
LD PORT (Loading Port)
DIS PORT (Discharge Port)
COMMENTS
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6. To enter text in a cargo data line, press F4 key

with cursor in the desired menu line. An Enter
Arrow appears and the cursor flashes in the
selected line. Enter (type) the desired text.
When entering information:
Enter up to 10 characters of text/numbers

for each menu item.
To scroll backwards in the text box, press

and hold the F4 key, then the press F3 key.
To delete text from a previous entry, press

F4 key and then the SPACE key.
To start entry over or quickly return to the

beginning of the text box, press F4 key,
then EXIT key and then F4 key again.
When the F1, F2, F3 or F4 key is pressed

to enter a character in the display, the
keypad remains on that character level
until another level is selected by
pressing the F1, F2, F3 or F4 key.
7. When the desired text entry is complete, press

F4 key. Then press EXIT key. The cursor
stops flashing and the new text appears in the
menu line.
8. Repeat steps 5 through 7 until all information
has been entered in the Cargo Data screen.
9. Press ESC key to exit the Cargo Data screen.
Viewing or Setting Run Time
FUNCTIONS.
display. Press F2 key to scroll to RUN
TIME.
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4. Press F4 key to access the Run Time screen.

The Run Time screen appears with cursor in
HEAT menu line.
5. Press F3 key to scroll cursor down through
cargo data list: - HEAT
R-134a COMPRESSOR
EVAPORATOR LOW
CONDENSER
SCROLL (R-23) COMPRESSOR
TOTAL
6. To reset an hourmeter or set hours on a

replacement controller:
a. Press F4 key with cursor in the desired
menu line. The Password screen appears.
b. Press F2 key, A key (password is A),
F4 key and then EXIT key. An Enter
Arrow appears in the hourmeter line.
c. Enter the desired run time setting (up to 5
characters).
d. When the entry is complete, press and
hold the F4 key until the cursor stops
flashing. The new run time appears in the
menu line.
7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to reset additional
hourmeters.
Configuration Menu
The Configuration menu displays a list of
functions that identifies unit operating features
and current settings. The following functions are
available:
MP-3000 Configuration List, DF Units

Text
Description
Default
Range
In range limit
1,5C
0,5C - 5C
Container Id
LOSUxxxxxxx
Must be valid
CONTRAST
The LCD contrast
45
0 - 255
LANGUAGE
The used language
GB
GB
ZERO CURR
Zero current measuring
On
On/Off
USDA TYPE
Usda probe set up
3 PT100
3 PT100 / 3 THERM / 4 THERM
Chart recorder option
Not Present
Not Present/ +/-25C 31dy
Auto configuration wanted
On
On/Off
Reefer unit identification
---------
9x any char
IN RANGE
CONT ID
CHART R.
AUTO CONFIG
UNIT #
Viewing or Setting Functions in the Misc.

Functions menu:
Contrast: Controller automatically

regulates black and white contrast value
on LCD display according to display
temperature. Standard setting is 45.
Resetting this value is not recommended.
Zero Current: View display ON or OFF

value (factory default = ON). However, no
errors occur if a Zero Current transformer
is not installed and configuration is set to
ON.

until CONFIGURATIONS appears in LCD
display.
3. Press F4 key to access the Configurations
screen. Configurations screen appears with
cursor in the In-Range menu line.
4. Press F3 key to scroll cursor to view or reset
the desired function:
In-Range: Sets the temperature value for

the controllers In-range LED and
datalogger functions (factory default = 1.5
C [2.7 F]). Enter a value from 0.5 to 5.0 C
(0.9 to 8.9 F).
Container ID: Sets the container
identification number. Enter up to 11
characters (numbers or letters).
5. To set a new Configuration screen value:

a. Press F4 key with cursor in the desired
menu line. The Password screen appears.
b. Press F2 key, A key (password is A),
F4 key and then EXIT key. An Enter
Arrow appears in the hourmeter line.
c. Use the general purpose keypad to enter
the desired value; or press the F3 key to
toggle the value to the desired setting.
d. When the entry is complete, press and
hold the F4 key until the cursor stops
flashing. The new value appears in the
menu line.
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6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to reset additional

configuration values.
Datalogger Menu
The Datalogger menu contains a list of functions
that display unit operating information recorded in
the MPC2000 Datalogger or MPC2000ID Integral
Datalogger. The following functions are available:
Inspect Temp Log: The Log Time and the

Setpoint, Supply, Return, USDA1,
USDA2 and USDA3 temperatures appear
in the first screen.
Press the F4 key to view additional

sensor log screens: Ambient sensor
temperature and flags.
Press the F3 key to scroll through

previous logs of the sensor
temperatures currently in the display.
All temperature logs recorded in the
datalogger memory may be viewed on
the LCD display.
Inspect Temperature Log: Displays temperature

logs by time and date for the Setpoint; and the
Supply, Return, USDA1, USDA2, USDA3 and
Ambient sensors.
Inspect Event Log: Displays important event logs
by time and date for events such as unit alarms,
power On/Off, setpoint change, clock reset, trip
start, defrost, etc.
Inspect PTI Log: Displays
results of last PTI test

including component volt and amps data and
sensor temperatures. Test values are recorded at
the start and end of the Frozen Mode test.
NOTE: Logging temperature range is -90 C to

+10 C (-130 F to +50 F). If temperature is
greater than +10 C (+50 F), LED display shows
+Err and LCD display shows Sensor Short
message. If temperature is less than -90 C
(-130 F), LED display shows -Err and LCD
display shows Sensor Open message.
Set Log Time: Sets the data log interval (1 minutes

or 1/2, 1, 2 or 4 hours).
Inspect Event Log: The Log Time and

most recent Event appear in the first
screen.
Viewing the Datalogger menu:


until DATALOGGER appears in LCD
display.
3. Press F4 key to access the Datalogger menu.
The first function appears in the LCD display:
Inspect Temp Log.
function:
Press the F3 key to scroll through

additional test results items in the log.
Set Log Time: The current Log Time

interval appears in the screen. To enter a
new log interval:
a. Press F4 key with cursor in Log Time

menu line. Cursor moves to the end of the
menu line and flashes.
b. Press F3 key to scroll through a list of log
time intervals:
Inspect Temp Log
Inspect Event Log
1 Minute
Inspect PTI Log
1/2 Hour
Set Log Time
1 Hour
2 Hour
4 Hour
5. Press F4 key to access the function selected.
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Inspect PTI Log: The Start Time and PTI

test results appear in the first screen.
Press the F3 key to scroll previous

event log screens.
c. When the correct log time appears in the

menu line, press and hold F4 key until
cursor stops flashing. The new Log Time
appears in the display.
6. Press ESC key to exit any screen in the
Datalogger menu.
RMM State Menu

The RMM (Remote Monitoring Modem) State
menu displays the current communications status
with a REFCON system:
Offline: No communication between

Controller-RMM and REFCON system.
PTI (Pretrip) Test

The CRR DF controller contains a special PTI
pretrip test that automatically checks unit
refrigeration capacity, heating capacity,
temperature control, and individual components
including the controller display, contactors, fans,
protection devices and sensors. The test includes
measurement of component power consumption
and compares test results to expected values.
Zombie: The controller has detected a

REFCON system master module and is
waiting for communication.
NOTE: Correct all existing alarm conditions

and clear the alarm codes before performing a
PTI test. The controller will automatically clear
all existing alarms before beginning the PTI test.
Online: The Controller-RMM is logged-in on

a REFCON system for online viewing.
During the PTI test, the LED display screen will

show:
P1 for PTI test and the current step of the

test (e.g. 01).

Alarm LED flashes if an alarm condition

occurs during the test.
1. Press the F1 key to retrieve current unit

performance data before entering Main Menu.
NOTE: Detailed PTI test results are stored in the

Datalogger for later viewing. Any alarm codes
recorded during the test can be viewed through
the controllers Alarm List menu at the end of
the test.
Viewing the RMM State screen:
2. Press F2 key to enter the menu list. Press F2

key to scroll through Main Menu until RMM
STATE appears in LCD display.
3. Press F4 key to access the RMM State screen.
The screen will show: Offline, Zombie or
Online.
4. Press ESC key to exit the RMM State screen.
NOTE: Auto PTI test omits HPCO test on R134a

and R23 compressor, and cooling capacity is not
verified by minimum temp difference between
supply and return. Manually verify function
HPCO functions and full cooling capacity.
CRR Pretrip (PTI) Test Procedure

LED
Display
(Test No.)
LCD Display
(Shows Approx. Amps for
460V, 60 Hz Unit)
Test Description
Possible
Alarms
Duration
(Time)
P1.00
Display Test
Activated
0.1 A 0.0 A 0.1 A
Event Log for PTI begins. All alarms are

turned OFF. Alarm list is cleared. All
lights and bars in display turn ON.
None
10 Seconds
P1.01
Sensor Test
Activated
0.1 A 0.0 A 0.1 A
All sensors must have values within their

measuring range. Power supply voltage
and frequency must be Ok.
00, 01, 02,

03, 04, 05,
32, 33, 34,
35, 97, 98,
112
10 Seconds
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CRR Pretrip (PTI) Test Procedure (Continued)

LED
Display
(Test No.)
P1.02
LCD Display
460V, 60 Hz Unit)
Test Description
Heat Test
Activated
10.4 A 10.3 A 10.4 A
Possible
Alarms
Duration
(Time)
10, 11
10 Seconds
20
1 Hour
Maximum
12, 13
10 Seconds
52
60 to 600
Seconds
Electric heaters are turned ON. Amp

draw is measured and compared to
voltage:
8.8 Amps approx. at 400V;
10.2 Amps approx. at 460V.
Amperes are recorded in PTI log.
P1.03
P1.04
Defrost
Activated
10.4 A 10.3 A 10.4 A
Evaporator Fan High

Activated
1.6 A 1.5 A 1.6 A
If evaporator sensor is below +10 C (50

F), heat remains on until evaporator
sensor reaches +18 C (65 F).
Condenser fan and compressor are
turned OFF. With evaporator fan on high
speed, Amp draw is measured and
compared to voltage and frequency:
1.2 Amps approx. at 50 Hz, 1.6 Amps
approx. at 60 Hz Amperes are
recorded in PTI log.
P1.05
Probe Test
Activated
1.6 A 1.5 A 1.6 A
Evaporator fans operate until

temperature difference between the
return and evaporator sensors, and
return and supply sensors is less than
3.0 (5.4 F). Return sensor temperature
must be 0.5 C (1.0 F) above both the
evaporator and supply sensor
temperatures.
P1.06
Condenser Fan
Activated
2.2 A 2.1 A 2.2 A
Condenser fan is turned ON. Amp draw

is measured and compared to voltage
and frequency: Condenser fan amperes
are recorded in PTI log.
16, 17
10 Seconds
Reverse Phase
Activated
2.2 A 2.1 A 2.2 A
Condenser fan stops. Reverse phase

selector relay is energized and
condenser motor is started in reverse for
2 seconds. Amp draw difference
between correct and wrong motor
rotation must be less than 0.2 amps.
58
30 Seconds
06, 07
14 Seconds
22
4 Hours
Maximum
P1.07
P1.08
Compressor Test
Activated
9.2 A 9.1 A 9.2 A
Condenser fan and compressor are

turned ON. Amp draw is measured and
compared to voltage. Evaporator
temperature and condenser coil
temperature are measured and recorded
in PTI log.
If compressor has been OFF for last 18
hours (less than 30 seconds ON), a
compressor sequence start occurs.
Return
Temp.
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PTI Running
Setpoint: -30 C (-22 F)
Unit operates in normal cool mode with

-30 C (-22 F) setpoint. When return air
temperature decreases to setpoint
sensor temperatures are recorded in PTI
log.
CRR Pretrip (PTI) Test Procedure (Continued)

LED
Display
(Test No.)
LCD Display
460V, 60 Hz Unit)
Test Description
PTI Running
Defrost activated:
-55 C (-67 F)
Return
Temp.
Unit operates in normal mode with -55 C

(-67 F). When return temperature
decreases to -55 C (-67 F), defrost is
activated. When evaporator temperature
increases to 18 C (65 F), defrost
terminates and sensor temperatures are
recorded in PTI log.
Possible
Alarms
Duration
(Time)
20
90 Minutes
Maximum
23
6 Hours
Maximum
None
Unit operates in normal mode with -55 C

(-67 F) setpoint. When return air
temperature decreases to setpoint,
sensor temperatures are recorded in PTI
log.
Return
Temp.
PTI Running
Setpoint: -55 C (-67 F)
PTI End event is recorded in the PTI

log. A Trip Start is automatically
activated.
Alarms (if any) are cleared from data
logger. However, alarms (if any) remain
in alarm list as not active until
acknowledged.
Return
Temp.
PTI PASS:
Press (Any) Key
If alarms (errors) occurred during PTI

test, LCD display shows PTI FAIL. Press
any key to clear display.
Unit will remain OFF unit any key is
pressed again.
Temperature Sensors
Thermistor type temperature sensors are used.
Each sensor is connected to a cable and placed in
a sealed stainless steel tube. The temperature
signal from the sensor is transmitted through the
cable. Temperature sensors include:
Supply Air
Return Air
Evaporator Coil
R-134a Compressor Discharge Line
R-23 Compressor Discharge Line
Ambient Air
CAUTION: It is important that the

temperature sensors are properly
mounted. Sensors are permanently
calibrated and can be checked using an
ohmmeter. Ohm readings should agree
with specific data as shown in the
following Sensor resistance tables.
When positioning the evaporator coil (defrost)
sensor in the coil, make sure it is placed at least 75
mm deep and in the middle of the evaporator coil.
NOTE: K ohm sensors used in standard CSR &
CRR units are not interchangeable with 1K ohm
type sensors used as supply, return and Evap
sensors in DF units.
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Resistance Values for R-134a or R-23

Compressor Discharge Line Sensor
96.8
36
60752
222.8
106
4623
100.4
38
55668
226.4
108
4348
104
40
51058
230
110
4092
107.6
42
46873
233.6
112
3854
111.2
44
43071
237.2
114
3631
114.8
46
39613
240.8
116
3423
118.4
48
36465
244.4
118
3229
122
50
33598
248
120
3047
125.6
52
30983
251.6
122
2877
AXA0171
A.
Coil support brackets
129.2
54
28595
255.5
124
2718
B.
Unit front.
132.8
56
26413
258.8
126
2569
C.
Insert sensor at least 75 mm into coil

between tube rows 2 and 3
136.4
58
24419
262.4
128
2430
140
60
22593
266
130
2299
143.6
62
20921
269.6
132
2176
147.2
64
19388
273.2
134
2118
150.8
66
17961
276.8
136
1953
154.4
68
16689
280.4
138
1852
Figure 20: 3 Fan Evaporator: Evaporator (Defrost)

Sensor Location
Resistance Values for R-134a or R-23

Compressor Discharge Line Sensor
Temp. Temp.
F
C
OHMS
Temp. Temp.
F
C
OHMS
32
351017
158
70
15502
35.6
315288
161.6
72
14410
39.2
283558
165.2
74
13405
42.8
255337
168.8
76
12479
46.4
230210
172.4
78
11625
50
10
207807
176
80
10837
53.6
12
187803
179.6
82
10110
57.2
14
169924
183.2
84
9438
60.8
16
153923
186.8
86
8817
64.4
18
139588
190.4
88
8242
68
20
126729
194
90
7710
71.6
22
115179
197.6
92
7216
75.2
24
104796
201.2
94
6759
78.8
26
95449
204.8
96
6335
82.4
28
87023
208.4
98
5941
86
30
79428
212
100
5574
89.6
32
72567
215.6
102
5234
93.2
34
66365
219.2
104
4917
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1K Sensor Resistance Values for

Supply, Return, Evaporator Coil and
Air Sensors for MPC2000ID and
MP3000 Controller
Temp. Temp. OHMS
F
C
Temp.
F
Temp.
C
OHMS
-40
-40
21309
53.6
12
1680
-31
-35
16099
57.2
14
1547
-22
-30
12266
60.8
16
1426
-13
-25
9425
64.4
18
1316
-4
-20
7309
68
20
1215
-15
5691
71.6
22
1173
10.4
-12
4919
75.2
24
1040
14
-10
4470
78.8
26
962
17.6
-8
4066
82.4
28
893
21.2
-6
3703
86
30
828
24.8
-4
3376
89.6
32
770
28.4
-2
3082
93.2
34
715
32
2817
96.8
36
665
35.6
2577
100.4
38
619
39.2
2360
104
40
577

Supply, Return, Evaporator Coil and
Air Sensors for MPC2000ID and
MP3000 Controller
42.8
2165
107.6
42
538
46.4
1953
111.2
44
502
50
10
1826
113
45
485

Ambient Air Sensors for MPC2000ID
and MP3000 Controller
Temp.
F
Temp. OHMS
C
Temp.
F
Temp. OHMS
C
-40
-40
42618
53.6
12
3360
-31
-35
32198
57.2
14
3094
-22
-30
24532
60.8
16
2852
-13
-25
18850
64.4
18
2632
-4
-20
14618
68
20
2431
-15
11383
71.6
22
2347
10.4
-12
9838
75.2
24
2079
14
-10
8941
78.8
26
1925
17.6
-8
8132
82.4
28
1785
21.2
-6
7406
86
30
1657
24.8
-4
6752
89.6
32
1539
28.4
-2
6164
93.2
34
1430
32
5634
96.8
36
1330
35.6
5155
100.4
38
1239
39.2
4721
104
40
1154
42.8
4329
107.6
42
1076
46.4
3907
111.2
44
1004
50
10
3652
113
45
970
Manual Emergency Mode

Operation
Defrost: Heaters are activated for defrost

(evaporator fans off).
Evap Fan: Evaporator fans are activated.

CAUTION: The unit must be cycled
manually to maintain the desired
temperature. Monitor container
temperature with an external
thermometer.
To select Manual Control:

1. Turn the Unit On/Off switch to OFF.
2. Disconnect the unit power cord from the
power supply.
WARNING: High voltage (460/380 volts)
is present on the contactors and relays in
the control box. To prevent dangerous
electrical shock, disconnect the supply
power to the unit whenever possible when
working in this area.
3. Disconnect cable no. 2 from the controller and
main relay board (see electrical schematic).
4. Disconnect the 2-pin plug from J501 (see
decal on main relay board). Re-locate plug
according to the function required: Defrost or
Cool.
5. Connect the unit power cord to the proper
power supply.
6. Turn the Unit On/Off switch to ON. Unit will
start and operate.
7. Check for correct rotation of condenser fan
and evaporator fans. Condenser air should be
blowing out from the center of the grille.
Evaporator air should be blowing down
through the evaporator coil. If the fans are
running backwards, the power supply phase
must be changed.
In the event of an emergency situation where a

fatal failure of the controller occurs, a manual
emergency mode function can be used to operate
the unit. Manual control offers a selection of three
fixed operating functions:
Cooling (frozen): Both compressors, the

condenser fan and the evaporator fans operate
continuously. The liquid line solenoid is
energized with the R-134a compressor.
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6. Place new EPROM chip ID label over old

label on the side of the controller to identify
new EPROM.
7. Install datalogger (or back cover) mounting
screws.
8. Connect battery power plug to top of
controller.
Figure 21: Manual Emergency Control Connections
Replacing the EPROM Chip

(MPC2000 and MP3000 Only)
To replace the EPROM chip in the controller:
1. Turn the unit On/Off switch OFF. Then
unplug the unit power cord from the power
supply.
WARNING: High voltage (460/380 volts)
is present on the contactors and relays in
the control box. To prevent dangerous
electrical shock, disconnect the supply
power to the unit whenever possible when
working in this area.
2. Disconnect battery power connection from the
controller (top plug on the controller).
3. Do one of the following:
MPC2000 and MP3000 Controller:

Remove the datalogger from the back of
the controller by loosening the 4 screws.
MPC2000ID Controller: Remove the back
of the controller by loosening the 4
screws.
The EPROM chip will become visible. Do

NOT remove the connection between
controller and datalogger.
NOTE: An anti-static wrist strap and EPROM
chip insertion tool should be used during this
procedure.
NOTE: The EPROM replacement will lead to a

total loss of the software, thus software has to be
downloaded.
CAUTION: EPROM chip replacement
will lead to a total loss of software.
Immediately proceed to procedure for
Loading Controller Software in this
chapter.
Replacing the Microprocessor

Controller
NOTE: There are several programmable
features that may need to be set to completely
configure the unit to customer specifications.
Customer requirements may include features
such as the container identification number.
Adjust any additional programmable settings to
customer requirements before releasing the unit
for service.
1. Turn the unit On/Off switch OFF. Then
unplug the unit power cord from the power
supply.
2. Disconnect battery power connection from the
controller (top plug on the controller).
3. Disconnect the communication cables from
the controller, datalogger and remote
monitoring modem.
4. Remove the screws that secure the datalogger
(MPC2000 and MP3000 controller only) and
remote monitoring modem to the controller.
5. Remove the screws that secure the controller
to the inside of the control box door.
4. Cut the EPROM security strip and carefully

remove EPROM chip.
6. Remove the controller from the door.
5. Replace security strip. Then carefully mount

new EPROM chip and tighten security strip.
7. Install the replacement controller in the door

using the existing hardware. Connect the
keyboard cable to the controller.
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8. Install the datalogger (MPC2000 and MP3000

controller only) and remote monitoring
modem to back of the controller.
9. Connect the communication cables to the
datalogger, remote monitoring modem and
controller.
NOTE: Be certain that all connector plugs are
fully seated.
Flash Loading Controller

Software
Controller software must be flash loaded when
software has been revised. To flash load software:
1. Turn the unit On/Off switch OFF.
2. Plug cable from a portable computer with
controller software into the data retrieval
connector on the control box.
CAUTION: Be sure to enter the container

ID before releasing the unit for service.
The container ID is required to identify
the data downloaded from the controller
datalogger via a laptop computer or a
REFCON remote communications system.
3. Press one of the special functions keys to

activate controller LCD display on battery
power; or turn the Unit On/Off switch ON.
CAUTION: Immediately proceed to

procedure for Loading Controller
Software in this chapter.
NOTE: If the communications cable is defective

or not connected to the download port, the
controller will start in emergency mode and LCD
display will show EMERGENCY MODE.
Secure cable connection to proceed with flash
loading of software.
4. Press and hold the 7 key and F1 key at the

same time. LCD display will show
FLASHLOAD.
5. Start flash load program on portable computer.

6. Flash loading of new software is complete
when FLASH LOADING clears from the
LCD display.
7. The controller then checks the new software
and loads the new control program into
memory.
NOTE: If the flash load procedure is interrupted
or fails, the controller will continue to use the
previous control program.
NOTE: Installing new software does not change
any configuration settings or the setpoint setting,
or erase the data log currently stored in the
controller.
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MPC 2000 ID / MP 3000, Super Freezer "Error message list"

#
Error Message
Controller Action
Power Error, Check 20A Fuses
Controller activates alarm 18
Indicates:
Controller will try to restart unit after 60

minutes.
One or more phases are missing

Compressor is able to draw amps on all
phases while heater lacks amps on one or
more phases
10
Cond probe found, please change type

Indicates:
None. On CRR40 DF units, condenser

sensor input must be left open.
Controller is set for CRR40 DF and start-up is

initiated on a KVQ/CRR PS, CSR PS or CSR
Magnum unit. Correct by turning Un it On/Off
switch Off. Then set controller software switch
to correct position. See controller software
selection.
11
Scroll Compressor, High Temperature

Indicates:
Controller clears message after

compressor start up.
Compressor stops because discharge

temperature is above 140 c (284 F). Message
remains in display until discharge temperature
decreases to normal.
12
Scroll Compressor, Low Pressure

Indicates:
Low pressure cutout switch is open.
Controller activates Alarm 31 after 5

minutes.
Controller clears message after
compressor start up.
Possible causes include stepper motor valve

will not open, warm gas bypass valve wil not
open, low refrigeratn charge, defective low
pressure cutout switch, open circuit, etc.
13
R134a Compressor, High Temperature
Controller actrivates Alarm 56.
Indicates:
Controller clears message when

compressor temperature decreases below
130 C (266 F). However, compressor
remains off until discharge temperature
decreases to 90 C (194 F).
Compressor stops because discharge

temperature is above 130 C (266 F).
Compressor remains Off until discharge
temperature decreases to 90 C (194 F)
14
Evaporator High Temperature Switch Open

Indicates:
Controller disables electric heaters due to
open high temperature switch circuit.
Possible causes include evaporator
temperature over 54 C (130 F), defective
heater, defective evaporator overheat switch,
open circuit, etc.
15
R134a Compressor Fault

Feedback from 134a Compressor is Missing
Controller clears message when high

temperature switch closes.
NO alarm is set until Controller determines
that heater current draw is too high (alarm
10), unit current draw is too high (alarm
36), or defrost time is too long (alarm 20).
Check to be certain 134a compressor is

running
Check continuity through 134a auxiliary
contactor on Main Relay Board plug J12.
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Alarm Codes, Descriptions and

Corrective Actions
Check Alarm (Level 2 Alarm): Alarm light on

display flashes until alarm is acknowledged.
NOTE: NOTE: Sensors used with the MPC2000,

MPC2000ID and MP 3000 Controller do not
require calibration. Check sensor resistance with
an ohmmeter.
Event Log (Level 3 Alarm): Alarm is recorded

in datalogger only (inspect event log).
Shutdown Alarm (Level 1 Alarm): Alarm

light on display flashes and unit stops. Correct
alarm condition and acknowledge alarm
before restarting.
Code
00
Description
Corrective Action
Supply Air Sensor Open Circuit

(Check Alarm)
Check sensor resistance between pins 1 and 2

on plug J15. Resistance must be 1,000 ohms at
25 C (77 F).
Sensor circuit resistance higher than 100,000

ohms.
Temperature below -80 C (-112 F).
Indicates:
Check cable No. 1 between controller and relay

board.
Check evaporator airflow.
Open circuit to sensor

Defective or wrong sensor
Defective relay board
Defective cable No. 1
Defective controller
01
Supply Air Sensor Short Circuit

(Check Alarm)
Sensor circuit resistance lower than 200 ohms.
Temperature above 80 C (176 F).

on plug J15. Resistance must be 1000 ohms at
25 C (77 F).
board.
Indicates:
02
Return Air Sensor Open Circuit

(Check Alarm)
ohms.

25 C (77 F).
board.
Indicates:
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Code
03
Description
Corrective Action
Return Air Sensor Short Circuit

(Check Alarm)

25 C (77 F).


board.
Indicates:
04
Evaporator Coil Sensor Open Circuit

(Check Alarm)
ohms.
Indicates:

25 C (77 F).
board.
Check evaporator airflow.

Low evaporator coil temperature
05
Evaporator Coil Sensor Short Circuit

(Check Alarm)

25 C (77 F).
Check cable No. 1 between controller and relay.
Indicates:
06*
R-134 Compressor Current Too High

(Check Alarm)
Occurs during Pretrip (PTI) only.
Compressor power consumption is higher than
approximately 13 amps.
Indicates:
Defective compressor or valve plate
Defective volt or amp meter on relay board
Inaccurate ambient temperature
measurement
Out of range power supply
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Start Manual Function Test. Make sure the

compressor and condenser fan are operating.
Check compressor volts and amps.
Check power supply volts.
Check ambient sensor.
Code
07*
Description
Corrective Action
R-134 Compressor Current Too Low

(Check Alarm)
Start Manual Function Test.

Make sure the compressor relay energizes. If
relay does NOT energize and the LED above
the compressor relay is NOT ON, check for a
defective cable No. 2, main relay board or
controller.

Compressor power consumption is higher than
approximately 7 amps.
Indicates:
Defective or open fuse CB 6A, high pressure
cutout switch or connection in plug J19
between pins 7 & 8
Check discharge and suction pressure gauge

readings on R-134a system. Evaluate readings
based on current cargo and ambient
temperatures.
No signal on plug J11 on pin 8
Check compressor volts and amps.
Defective compressor relay
Check power supply volts.

Low R-134a refrigerant charge
Defective R-134a compressor or valve plate
*If both alarms 06 and 07 are activated, the alarms are caused by a large difference in measured amps. Start Manual
Function Test and start the R-134a compressor and condenser fan. Check the compressor amps measurement. If necessary,
check the resistance of the compressor motor windings.
10*
Heater Current Too High

(Check Alarm)
Start Manual Function Test and turn heaters

ON. Check current draw on each phase.
Current draw should be about 9.0 amps on
each phase at 380V (10.4 amps at 460V).
Heater power consumption is higher than

approximately 9 amps and lower than 13 amps.
Indicates:
Incorrect heaters or heater connections
Defective heater element
11*
Heater Current Too Low

(Check Alarm)
Heater power consumption is lower than
approximately 6 to 9 amps, depending on
voltage.
Start Manual Function Test and turn heaters

ON. Check current draw on each phase.
Current draw should be 4.5 amps on each
phase at 380V.
Incorrect heaters or heater connections
If heat relay fails to energize, check evaporator

high temperature switch. Switch should be
closed at temperatures below 54 C (130 F);
there should be continuity between pins 5 & 6 in
plug J19.
Defective heater elements or heat relay
Check power supply volts and amps.
Indicates:
Check heater element resistance between H1

and H2, H2 and H3, and H1 and H3.
Defective high evaporator temperature switch
Resistance readings should be equal
(approximately 50 ohms).
Defective wire connections
Function Test and energize the heaters. Check the heater amps measurement. If necessary, isolate and check the resistance
of each individual heater element.
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Code
14*
Description
Corrective Action
Evaporator Fan Low Speed Current Too High

(Check Alarm)
Open evaporator door and make sure all fans

rotate freely.
Start Manual Function Test and set evaporator

motors to low speed. Make sure all fans start on
low speed.
Evaporator fan power consumption is higher

than approximately 2.6 to 2.9 amps, depending
on voltage.
Check fan motor volts and amps.
Indicates:
Defective or stuck evaporator fan motor

Incorrect motor or motor connections
Motor high and low speed connection are
interchanged
15*
Evaporator Fan Low Speed Current Too Low

(Check Alarm)
Open evaporator door and make sure all fans

rotate freely.
Start Manual Function Test and set evaporator

motors to low speed. Make sure all fans start on
low speed.
Evaporator fan power consumption is lower than

approximately 1.0 to 1.2 amps, depending on
voltage.
Indicates:
Defective evaporator fan motor relay

Defective or open fan motor internal over
temperature protection switch
Function Test and start the evaporator fans. Check the evaporator fan amps measurement. If necessary, check the
resistance in the motors between L1, L2 and L3, and L1 and L3. Resistance readings should be equal (approximately 30
Ohms, total of 3 motors).
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Code
16*
Description
Corrective Action
Condenser Fan Current Too High

(Check Alarm)
Start Manual Function Test and set condenser

fan motor to ON. Make sure the fan starts.
Condenser fan power consumption is higher

than approximately 1.25 amps, depending on
voltage
Indicates:
Defective or stuck condenser fan motor
17*
Condenser Fan Current Too Low

(Check Alarm)
Start Manual Function Test and set condenser

fan motor to ON. Make sure the fan starts.
Condenser fan power consumption is lower than Check power supply volts and amps.
approximately 0.7 amps, depending on voltage).
Indicates:
Defective condenser fan motor relay
Defective or open fan motor internal over
temperature protection switch
18
Power Supply Phase Error

(Log Alarm)
Enter Data menu and view voltage reading on

each phase.
One or more frequency inputs are missing for

more than 20 seconds.
Check all fuses. Check cable No. 1 on relay

board.
Indicates:
Replace relay board. Check voltage reading on

each phase.
One phase on power line is missing

Defective fuse on relay board
Defective digital inputs on relay board
Function Test and start the condenser fan. Check the condenser fan amps measurement. If necessary, check the resistance
in the motor between L1 and L2, L2 and L3, and L1 and L3. Resistance readings should be equal (approximately 10 Ohms).
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Code
19
Description
Corrective Action
Temperature Too Far from Setpoint

(Check Alarm)
Press SUP/RET key to check supply and return

air sensor temperatures. Compare
temperatures to evaluate unit cooling capacity
and performance. Temperature difference
should be 4 C to 6 C.
After 80 minutes of operation, return air

temperature is not in-range and does not
approach setpoint by 0.1 C/hr.
Indicates:
Ice or frost on evaporator coil
Low refrigerant charge
Container air leakage (doors open)
20
Defrost Time Too Long

(Check Alarm)
Heat signal has been on for more than 90
minutes (120 minutes if power supply below 55
Hz) during Defrost.
Indicates:
Defective heater elements
Defective heat relay
Evaporator sensor placed wrong
22

(Check Alarm)
Occurs during pre-trip (PTI) test only.
Open evaporator door. Inspect coil for ice or

frost and initiate manual defrost if necessary.
Check refrigerant charge of R-23 and R-134a
systems.
NOTE: This alarm can be activated if the

supply or temperature does approach
setpoint.
Initiate a manual defrost and check amperage
draw and evaporator coil temperature. Evaluate
defrost performance.
Open evaporator door and check location of
evaporator coil sensor.
NOTE: This alarm can be activated at low

voltage and very low box temperature
conditions, even under normal operating
conditions.
Open evaporator door and inspect evaporator
fan rotation. Make sure fans are rotating
correctly on low speed.
Incorrect refrigeration system operation
Operate unit on Cool and check discharge and

suction pressure gauge readings on both the
R-23 and R-134a refrigeration systems. Check
the refrigerant charge of the R-23 and R-134a
systems.
Container door is open
Check the return sensor connections.
Return air temperature does not reach -30 C (22

F) within 4 hours.
Indicates:
Container is not empty

Incorrect connection of return air sensor
23

(Check Alarm)
Occurs during pre-trip (PTI) test only.
Incorrect refrigeration system operation

suction pressure gauge readings on both the
R-23 and R-134a refrigeration systems. Check
the refrigerant charge of the R-23 and R-134a
systems.
Container door is open
Check the return sensor connections.
Return air temperature does not reach -55 C

(-67 F) within 6 hours.
Indicates:
Container is not empty

Incorrect connection of return air sensor
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Open evaporator door and inspect evaporator

fan rotation. Make sure fans are rotating
correctly on low speed.
Code
34
Description
Corrective Action
Ambient Air Sensor Open Circuit

(Check Alarm)
Check sensor resistance between pins 13 and

14 on plug J15. Resistance must be 1,000
ohms at 25 C (77 F).
Sensor circuit resistance is higher than 100,000

ohms.
Temperature is below -70 C (-94 F).

board.
Indicates:
35
Ambient Air Sensor Short Circuit

(Check Alarm)
Sensor circuit resistance is lower than 200
ohms.
Temperature is above 80 C (176 F).

board.
Indicates:
Short circuit to sensor
43
Return Air Temperature Too High

(Check Alarm)
Return air temperature increases above 35 C
(95 F) during defrost.
Check for sensor alarm codes.

Check supply and return sensor connections
and locations.
Indicates:
Defective return air or evaporator coil sensor
Return air and evaporator coil sensor
connections are reversed
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Probe Error
(Check Alarm)
Occurs during Pretrip (PTI) test only.
Temperature difference between supply air,
return air or evaporator coil sensor is too high (3
C maximum)
Check sensor connections. Check sensor

resistance of each sensor. Resistance must be
1,000 ohms at 25 C (77 F).
Check supply air sensor locations.
Indicates:
Indication error on one of the sensors
Supply air sensor not placed in airflow stream
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Code
56
Description
Corrective Action
Compressor Temperature Too High

(Shutdown Alarm)

suction pressure gauge readings on R-134a
refrigeration system. Check refrigerant charge
of R-134a system and R-23 system.
R-134a compressor discharge line temperature

is above 130 C (266 F). R-134a compressor
operation should resume when discharge line
temperature decreases below 90 C (194 F); or
R-23 compressor discharge line temperature is
above 138 C (280 F). R-23 compressor
operation should resume when discharge line
temperature decreases below 138 C (280 F).
Indicates:
Check sensor resistance. Resistance must be

100,000 ohms at 25 C (77 F).
Check discharge line temperature with a
separate electronic thermometer and compare
to HIGH PR TEMP showing in the View
submenu of controller for both the R-134a
compressor and the R-23 compressor.
Air in refrigeration system

Low refrigerant charge in R-134a system
R-134a Only: Defective compressor or valve
plate
Wrong or defective sensor
58
Phase Sensor Error

(Check Alarm)
Occurs during Pre-trip (PTI) test only.
During Phase Sensor Test, amperage difference
between correct and wrong condenser fan
rotation is more than 0.2 amps.
Start Manual Function Test and view current

display for each phase to determine if each
phase sensor relay is receiving a signal.
Change incoming power phase. Verify that the
phase relays respond correctly.
Indicates:
Defective relay board cable No. 2
Defective phase relay
59
Delta Current Error

(Log Alarm)
Power consumption is More than 50% above or
below (Min 0,8 Amp).
Start manual function test one by one to verify

correct current draw for all components and
current draw reading of 0 Amp when
component is disengaged.
Indicates:
Open connection on one phase of power
supply to a 3-phase unit component including
R-134a compressor or R-23 compressor.
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Compressor Sensor Open Circuit

(Log Alarm)
Sensor circuit resistance is higher than
10,000,000 ohms on R-134a or R-23
compressor.

10 on plug J15 for R-134a compressor sensor
and between pins 11 and 12 on plug J15 for
R-23 compressor. Resistance must be 100,000
board.
Indicates:
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NOTE: Unit will operate normally without

compressor sensor. However, controller
compressor high temperature protection is
not active.
Code
98
Description
Corrective Action
Compressor Sensor Short Circuit

(Log Alarm)



board.
Indicates:
Short circuit to sensor
112
Zero Current Too High

(Check Alarm)
Ground (zero current) circuit 30 milliamps.
Start Manual Function Test and operate each

motor and heater separately. Note when alarm
occurs.
Indicates:
Defective motor or heater insulation to ground
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Electrical Maintenance
Unit Wiring
LCD Display Message: R-134a high pressure

cutout feedback missing.

normal operation.
R-23 compressor stops.
R-134a compressor will restart when the

pressure drops to 1640 68 kPa, 16.4 0.68
bar, 238 10 psig.
R-23 compressor will restart 30 seconds after

R-134a compressor restarts.
A high pressure cutout switch is located on the

compressor discharge service manifold of each
compressor. If a high pressure cutout switch is
suspected of being defective, replace it with a
known good switch.
Condenser Fan and Evaporator

Fan Rotation
Inspect unit wiring, wire harnesses, and the

controller during pre-trip inspection and every
1,000 operating hours to protect against unit
malfunctions due to open or short circuits. Look
for loose, chaffed or broken wires on the unit;
open or short circuits and damaged components
on the controller printed circuit board.
Inspect electrical contactor points for pitting or
corrosion every 1,000 operating hours. Repair or
replace as necessary.
R-23 High Pressure Cutout Switch

If the R-23 compressor discharge pressure rises
above 3250 50 kPa, 32.5 0.5 bar, 470 7 psig,
the high pressure cutout opens to interrupt the
ground circuit to the compressor contactor:
R-23 compressor STOPS immediately.
LCD Display Message: No response to R-23

high pressure cutout.
Evaporator and condenser fans and R-134a

compressor continue normal operation.
R-23 compressor will restart when the

pressure drops to 2590 250 kPa, 25.9
2.5 bar, 375 38 psig.
R-134a High Pressure Cutout

Switch
If the R-134a compressor discharge pressure rises
above 2410 68 kPa, 24.1 0.68 bar, 350 10
psig, the high pressure cutout opens to interrupt
the ground circuit to the compressor contactor:
R-134a compressor STOPS immediately.
NOTE: If both the condenser fan and evaporator

fans are rotating backwards, diagnose the
automatic phase selection system for Alarm
Code 18.
Condenser Fan
Check for proper condenser fan rotation by
placing a small cloth or sheet of paper against the
condenser fan grille on the front of the unit.
Proper rotation will blow the cloth or paper away
from the grille. Improper rotation will hold the
cloth or paper against the grille.
If the condenser fan is rotating backwards, refer to
the unit wiring diagram to correct fan motor
wiring at the fan motor junction box or condenser
fan contactor. To correct improper fan rotation,
reverse any two fan power cord leads at the
condenser fan contactor (disconnect power supply
before reversing leads). DO NOT move the CH
ground wire.
Evaporator Fans
Visually inspect the evaporator fan blades for
proper rotation. Arrows located on the underside
of the fan deck indicate the correct direction of
rotation.
If an evaporator fans rotate backwards, refer to the
unit wiring diagram to correct motor wiring at the
fan motor junction box or evaporator fan
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Electrical Maintenance
contactor (disconnect power supply before

reversing leads). (DO NOT move the ground wire
which is labeled CH.)
Low Pressure Cutout Switch:
Electric Heaters
Closes: 70 20 kPa, 0.7 0.2 bar, 10 3 Psig
Twelve electric heater elements are located

underneath the evaporator coil. If a heater element
is suspected of malfunctioning, inspect the
connections:
If the low pressure cutout switch is suspected of

being defective, replace it with a known good
switch.
If the connections appear correct and secure,

isolate and check the resistance of each
individual heater element by disconnecting it
from the circuit.
Check resistance with an ohmmeter.
NOTE: When repairing heater connections,

protect the new connections from the ingress of
moisture with heat shrink tubing. All heaters
should be secured to prevent contact with sharp
metal edges.
Low Pressure Cutout Switch

(R-23 System on CRR DF
A low pressure cutout switch is located on the
R-23 compressor suction line. If the R-23 suction
pressure becomes too low, the switch opens to
stop both compressors:
LCD Display Message: R-23 Low Pressure

Cutout.

normal operation.
R-134a compressor will restart if the low

refrigerant condition is corrected (switch
closes) as long as power is available. The low
pressure increases to 70 20 kPa, 0.7
0.2 bar, 10 3 psig.
When R-23 low pressure switch resets, R-23

compressor restarts 30 seconds after R-134a
compressor restarts.
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Opens: 0 20 kPa, 0 0.2 bar, 6 in. vacuum to

3 Psig
Refrigeration Maintenance and Service

Operations
NOTE: The following procedures involve
servicing the refrigeration system. Some of these
service procedures are regulated by Federal, and
in some cases, by State and Local laws.
Service Tools
CAUTION: R-134a and R-23 are HFC
(Hydrofluoro-carbon) refrigerants. When
servicing the CRR DF refrigeration
systems, use only those service tools (i.e.,
vacuum pump, refrigerant recovery
equipment, gauge hoses, and gauge
manifold set) certified for and dedicated to
HFC refrigerants and Polyol Ester based
compressor oils. Residual non-HFC
refrigerants or non-Ester based oils will
contaminate HFC systems. Separate
service tools should be dedicated to
R-134a and R-23 refrigerant systems.
All regulated refrigeration service procedures

must be performed by an EPA certified
technician, using approved equipment and
complying with all Federal, State and Local
laws.
NOTE: It is generally good practice to replace
the filter drier whenever the high side is opened
or when the low side is opened for an extended
period of time.
R-134a Service Fittings and Gauge

Manifold Set
Special fittings are used on the CRR DF R-134a
refrigeration circuit to prevent mixing of
non-HFC refrigerants in the system. These fittings
are located in three places:
Low side near the compressor suction service

valve,
High side near the compressor discharge

service valve,
High side on the receiver tank.
An R-134a gauge manifold set (P/N 204-758)

should be dedicated for use with R-134a (HFC)
refrigerant only.
Leak Detection
1.
Internal Threads for Cap
2.
High Pressure Fitting
3.
Low Pressure Fitting
Figure 22: R-134a Service Fittings Specifications
Leaks can be detected with the use of soap

bubbles and with Halogen leak detectors such as
model H10G, P/N 204-712 or model H10N, P/N
204-756 (portable).
Vacuum Pump
A two-stage (P/N 204-725), three-stage or
five-stage pump is recommended for evacuation.
Purging the system with dry nitrogen is
recommended before evacuation. Because
residual refrigerant may be present in used
vacuum pumps, a new vacuum pump should be
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Refrigeration Maintenance and Service Operations
used and dedicated strictly as an HFC refrigerant

pump. Use only recommended vacuum pump oils
and change oil after every major evacuation.
Because vacuum pump oils are highly refined to
obtain low vacuums, failure to follow these
recommendations may result in acidic conditions
that will destroy the pump.
System Cleanup
Cleanup devices such as suction line filters and
compressor oil filters may be used if they are
properly cleaned and new filters and cartridges are
used. All standard petroleum and synthetic
compressor oils must be removed to prevent the
contamination of R-134a or R-23 refrigeration
systems.
1.
Full Counterclockwise
Figure 23: Service Valve Back Seated
Refrigerant Recovery
Use only refrigerant recovery equipment
approved for and dedicated to HFC refrigeration
recovery.
Compressor Oil Acid Test

Perform an oil acid test (oil test kit P/N 203-457)
whenever a unit has a substantial refrigerant loss,
a noisy compressor or dark/dirty oil.
1.
1/2 Turn In
Figure 24: Service Valve Open to Port
Compressor Discharge and

Suction Service Valves
The discharge and suction valves isolate the
compressor from the high and low sides of the
refrigeration system for system diagnosis, service
and repair.
NOTE: The only maintenance possible on the
discharge or suction service valve is to
periodically tighten the packing nut or to replace
the packing. The valves are a permanently
assembled unit and must be replaced in total if
defective.
Back Seated: Normal operation position.
Open to Service Port: Position for servicing.
Front Seated: To check or remove compressor.

WARNING: Do not start unit with
discharge valve in FRONT SEATED
position.
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1.
Full Clockwise
Figure 25: Service Valve Front Seated
Gauge Manifold Valve Positions

The gauges indicate low and high side pressures.
Operate one or both hand valves to perform the
different service operations.
1.
Close Hand Valves
Figure 28: Gauge Manifold Closed to Center Port
1.
Quick Disconnect Access Valve
2.
Discharge Service Valve (DSV)
3.
Suction Service Valve (SSV)
Figure 26: Balancing R-134a System Pressure
1.
Open Hand Valves
Figure 29: Gauge Manifold Open to Center Port
1.
2.
3.
Suction Service Valve (SSV)
Figure 27: Charging the R-134a System
1.
2.
In
3.
Reclaimer with Receiver Tank
4.
Out
5.
6.
Suction service Valve (SSV)
Figure 30: Removing R-134a Refrigerant
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R-134a Gauge Manifold Set

(With Low Loss Fittings)
Attachment And Purging
Thermo King recommends the use of access
valves or self-sealing, quick disconnect fittings
whenever possible to limit the loss of refrigerant
into the atmosphere. A separate gauge manifold
set with low loss fittings (P/N 204-758) should be
dedicated for use with HFC refrigerants only.
Gauge hoses should also be dedicated to HFC
refrigerant.
NOTE: When any of these devices are used,
carefully check to ensure that access
connections are functioning properly.
R-134a Gauge Manifold Set

Installation
NOTE: The following procedure purges the
gauge hoses and must be followed when using
new gauges or hoses for the first time. The
system should be operating on Cool (10 psig
[69 kPa] or greater suction pressure) when using
this procedure to purge the low side hose. Gauge
hoses may be removed and re-installed without
additional purging so long as a slight positive
pressure remains in the manifold and lines when
removed from the unit.
valve fully. Then rotate the suction hose fitting

hand wheel clockwise to open (depress) the
suction line port valve to the low hose.
6. Slowly screw a 1/2 inch ACME fitting into the
low loss fitting on the manifolds service
(center) line to purge the suction and service
hoses. Remove ACME fitting after purging.
7. Close the suction service manifold hand valve
fully to center port.
8. Attach high side hose (pressure gauge) to the
discharge service line port.
9. Open discharge service manifold hand valve
fully. Then rotate discharge fitting hand wheel
clockwise to open (depress) discharge line
port valve to the high hose.
10. Slowly screw a 1/2 inch ACME fitting into the
manifolds service (center) line to purge the
high and service hoses. Remove ACME fitting
after purging.
11. Close discharge service manifold hand valve
fully to center port. You are now ready to use
the gauge manifold to check system pressures
or perform MOST service procedures.
CAUTION: Due to extremely high

pressure in normal ambient, R23 cannot
be reclaimed by use of reclaim station.
1. Inspect gauge manifold for proper hose and
fitting connections.
2. Clean dirt and moisture from around service
ports.
3. Remove small service port caps from suction
and discharge service fittings. Save and re-use
the caps and sealing washers or gaskets.
4. Rotate both hose coupler hand wheels
counterclockwise to back the stem out of the
high and low hose fittings. Then attach low
hose (compound gauge) to the suction line
valve port.
5. With 69 kPa, 0.69 bar, 10 psig or greater
pressure in the low side (unit operating on
Cool), open the suction service manifold hand
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A.
R-134a Reciprocating Compressor
B.
Reclaimer
DSV = Discharge Service Valve

SSV = Suction Service Valve
NOTE: Use quick disconnect access

valves on refrigerant hoses.
Figure 31: Removing Refrigerant
3. Rotate the discharge fitting hand wheel

counterclockwise to depress the port valve
stem to equalize pressure at 21 kPa, 0.21 bar,
3 psig.
4. Rotate both coupler hand wheels
counterclockwise to close (seal) the valve port
stems to the high and low hoses.
5. Remove the gauge lines from the suction and
discharge service fittings and cap the service
ports.
6. Back seat receiver tank outlet valve and cap
valve stem.
7. Secure all manifold lines to manifold hose
anchors when the manifold is not in use.
Service Procedure Guide

Scroll Compressor
(R-23 Refrigeration System)
A.
R-23 Scroll Compressor
B.
R-134a Reciprocating Compressor
DSV = Discharge Service Valve

SSV = Suction Service Valve
NOTE: Use quick disconnect access

valves on refrigerant hoses.
Figure 32: Purging Gauge Manifold
NOTE: These gauges may be removed and

reinstalled without additional purging so long as
a slight positive pressure remains in the
manifold and hoses when removed from the unit.
Gauge Manifold Set Removal

NOTE: To ensure minimum refrigerant release
to the atmosphere, THE SYSTEM SHOULD BE
RUNNING. However, this is not possible in all
cases, but the same procedure should be
followed.
1. Rotate discharge hose fitting hand wheel
counterclockwise to withdraw the fitting stem
from the discharge line port valve. Then open
both service manifold valves to center port.
2. Close the receiver tank outlet valve and pump
down the low side. Then turn the unit OFF.
Procedure
Repair/Service Action
Reclaim
Refrigerant
Open the high side of the

refrigeration system.
Reclaim
Refrigerant
Open the low side of the

Reciprocating Compressor
(R-134a Refrigeration System)
Procedure
Repair/Service Action
Reclaim
Refrigerant
Open the high side of the

Low Side
Pump Down
Open the low side of the

Typical R-23 and R-134a

System Suction and Discharge
Pressure Readings
Test Procedure
1. Operate unit in COOL for 10 minutes or more.
2. Maintain discharge pressure (shown in table
below) for a 80-100 F (27-38 C) ambient
temperature by covering the condenser coil.
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3. Compare unit suction pressure with

approximate expected reading (shown in table
below).
4. A cool, moist line is normal. A frosted or
abnormally dry line and out-of-range
pressures indicate a problem in the
NOTE: Control condenser air flow to maintain
condenser temperature (R-134a System) near a
27-38oC (80-100oF) ambient while reading
discharge and suction pressures.

Cool Operation
Container
Temp.
Ambient
Temp.
0 to 38 C
Standby
(Unit OFF, (32 to 100 F)
Empty box)
Suction
Pressure
system always verify correct charge in R23 system
R-23 Refrigeration System Standby

(Unit OFF) and Cool Operation
Container Ambient
Temp.
Temp.
Standby
(Unit OFF,
Empty
box)
Suction
Pressure
Discharge
Pressure
1600 kPa
16.0 bar
232 psig
1600 kPa
16.0 bar
232 psig
1700 kPa
17.0 bar
247 psig
1700 kPa
17.0 bar
247 psig
38 C (100 F) 1800 kPa

18.0 bar
261 psig
1800 kPa
18.0 bar
261 psig
0 C (32 F)
20 C (68 F)
Cooling:
-30 C
(-22 F)
Cooling:
-60 C
(-76 F)
250 - 280
kPa
2.5-2.8 bar
36 - 41 psig
900 - 1100
kPa
.9 - 1.1 bar
13 - 16 psig
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2100 2300 kPa

21 - 23 bar
305 - 334
psig
1400 1600 kPa
14 - 16 bar
203 - 232
psig
Cooling:
-30 C
(-22 F)
27 to 38 C
60-90 kPa
(80 to 100 F) 0.6-0.9 bar
9-13 psig
1500-1800
kPa
15.0-18.0
bar
218-261
psig
Cooling:
-60 C
(-76 F)
27 to 38 C
20-50 kPa
(80 to 100 F) 0.2-0.5 bar
3-7 psig
1380-1500
kPa
13.80-15.0
bar
200-218
psig
NOTE: With empty box and all components in R23

according to pressure readings listed below
Discharge
Pressure
= Inches of Hg Vacuum
Discharge Pressure Regulator

Test and Adjustment
Regulators are preset at the factory and
adjustment should not be required. If adjustment
is necessary, use the following procedure:
Install a calibrated gauge manifold on the
discharge service fitting downstream of the
pressure regulator.
Operate in Cool for 10 minutes.
Read the valve setting on the gauge manifold. The
correct setting is 280 kPa (2.8 bar; 41 psi).
Remove the protective cap. Use a hex key to turn
adjustment screw in to increase or reduce the
setting as necessary to achieve the correct setting.
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2
3
4
Checking the Compressor Oil Level

Operate the unit on full COOL. After 15 minutes,
observe the compressor oil level. The oil level
should be 1/2 to 3/4 full in the sight glass of both
compressors.
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6
7
8
1.
Protective cap
2.
Adjustment
3.
Spring
4.
Bellows
5.
Inlet
6.
Fitting for checking upstream

pressure (some models)
7.
Seat
8.
Outlet
Adding Compressor Oil

1. Install gauge manifold set (refer to Gauge
Manifold Set Attachment and Purging).
a. R-134a Compressor: Pump the
compressor down (refer to Low Side
Pump Down).
b. R-23 Compressor: Do NOT pump down a
scroll compressor. Proceed to step 4 to add
oil to a scroll compressor.
Figure 33: Discharge Pressure Regulator
Checking Compressor Oil

CAUTION:
Use ONLY Polyol Ester based
refrigeration compressor oil, P/N 203-433.
DO NOT mix Polyol Ester based and
standard synthetic compressor oils.
Rubber gloves are recommended when
handling Ester based compressor oil.
Keep Polyol Ester based compressor oil
in tightly sealed containers. If Ester based
oil becomes contaminated with moisture
or standard oils, dispose of properly
DO NOT USE!
The compressor oil should be checked during

pretrip inspections and when there is evidence of
oil loss (oil leaks) or when components in the
refrigeration system have been removed for
service or replacement.
1.
Normal R-134a and R-23 compressor oil

level: Sight glass is 1/4 to 3/4 full.
Figure 34: Checking Compressor Oil Level
3. After stopping the compressor, adjust the low

side pressure to 21 kPa, 0.21 bar, 3 psig using
the service gauge set. (Pressure measured at
the suction line service port.)
4. Remove the cap from oil pressure fitting on
compressor.
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5. Using a commercial hand pump, force oil in

through the oil pressure fitting. Slowly add oil
and allow 5 to 10 minutes for the oil to flow
down through the compressor into the sump.
Add Polyol Ester oil, P/N 203-433 ONLY!
6. When the compressor oil sight glass is 1/2 to
3/4 full, remove hand pump and replace the
cap on the oil pressure fitting.
Refrigerant Leak Test

Procedure
Use a reliable Halogen leak detector such as
model H10G, P/N 204-712 or 204-756 (portable),
to leak test the refrigeration system. Inspect
carefully for signs of compressor oil leakage
which is the first sign of a leak in the refrigeration
system.
7. R-134a Compressor: Open the compressor

suction service valve (or liquid line service
valve) and operate the unit. Recheck the
refrigerant charge level and the oil level
before returning the unit to service.
NOTE: Due to environmental concerns and

personal safety, the use of a Halide torch is no
longer recommended.
Removing Excess Compressor Oil
1. Check entire system for possible component

damage and refrigerant oil loss.
1. Install an access valve actuator on the oil

pressure fitting.
2. Operate the unit and remove oil while
watching the level in the compressor sight
glass.
NOTE: Heavy foaming of the oil as it leaves the
compressor may indicate an excess of refrigerant
in the oil. Remove the access valve actuator and
operate the system for 15 minutes to ensure
warm sump. Then recheck the oil level.
3. When the compressor oil sight glass is 1/2 to
3/4 full, remove access valve and replace the
cap on the oil pressure fitting.
4. Operate the unit and recheck the refrigerant
charge level and the oil level before returning
the unit to service.
If refrigerant has leaked or been removed from the

R-134a or R-23 refrigeration system:
2. Attach gauge manifold set (refer to Gauge

Manifold Set Attachment and Purging for
proper procedures).
3. Attach refrigerant bottle charging hose to
center of gauge manifold and purge charging
hose of air.
4. Pressurize the system with refrigerant (GAS
ONLY) until 345 kPa, 3.45 bar, 50 psig vapor
pressure is achieved.
5. Leak check the system with an electronic leak
detector to inspect all joints and connections.
(Use soap solution as an alternative test
component.)
If no leaks are found but the system has lost its
refrigerant charge, proceed to the next step.
6. Close both hand valves on gauge manifold
(front seated).
7. Disconnect the refrigerant charging hose.
1.
Add and Remove Compressor Oil at

the Compressor Oil Fitting
Figure 35: Adjusting Compressor Oil Level
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2. Set the controller setpoint temperature well

below the return air temperature and operate
the unit in the Cool mode until the
temperature stabilizes (at least 5 minutes).
3. Close the receiver tank outlet valve. Allow the
unit to operate until it reaches -15 to -40 kPa,
-0.15 to -0.40 bar, 5 to 11 in. vacuum on the
suction pressure gauge (3-5 minutes). Then
shut the unit down manually with the On/Off
switch.
CAUTION: Never open the low side to the
atmosphere while it is in a vacuum. Air
and moisture will be drawn in and
contaminate the refrigerant system.
Figure 36: Testing for Refrigerant Leaks
8. Connect the charging hose to a source of

nitrogen. Adjust the pressure regulator to
1380 kPa, 13.80 bar, 200 psig. See Using
Pressurized Nitrogen in this manual chapter.
4. To place the unit back in service, open the

receiver tank outlet valve and turn the On/Off
switch ON.
Refrigerant Charge Inspection
9. Pressurize the system with nitrogen to

1380 kPa, 13.80 bar, 200 psig.
The refrigerant charge should be checked during

pretrip and routine maintenance inspections. A
low charge of refrigerant will cause the container
temperature to rise due to the lack of liquid
refrigerant at the expansion valve even though the
unit is operating in a cooling mode. If the unit is
low on R-134a charge, inspect the unit for
refrigerant leaks with a reliable leak detector.
10. Close the supply valve on the nitrogen bottle.
R-134a Refrigeration System Charge: 3.5 Kg

(7.7 lb)
11. Use an electronic leak tester to inspect all

joints and connections. (Use a soap solution as
an alternative test component.)
R-23 Refrigeration System Charge: 3.2 Kg

(7.05 lb)
NOTE: If a system leak is indicated, loosen

supply line hose fittings to release pressure.
Repair leakage condition.
NOTE: See Receiver Tank Sight Glass under

Unit Instruments in the Operating Instructions
chapter for information about checking the
moisture indicator in the sight glass.
CAUTION: Nitrogen (N2) is under

15,170 kPa, 151.70 bar, 2200 psig pressure
in a full cylinder at 21 C (70 F). DO NOT
use oxygen, acetylene or any other type of
pressurized gas in the system.
12. If system repair is necessary, recheck system

after repairs are completed.
Low Side Pump Down (R-134a

Compressor Only)
NOTE: Do NOT pump down a scroll
compressor. Reclaim the refrigerant when
servicing the low side or high side of the R-23
Checking the R-134a Refrigerant

Charge
1. Inspect the receiver tank sight glass with the
unit operating in COOL. If the balls FLOAT in
the receiver tank sight glass, the R-134a
charge level is correct.
1. Install the gauge manifold on the compressor.
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2. If the balls are NOT FLOATING in the sight

glass, the unit MAY be low on R-134a charge.
Operate the unit on COOL for 5 minutes. If
the balls float in the receiver tank sight glass,
the R-134a charge level is correct.
3. If the balls do NOT FLOAT in the receiver
tank sight glass after operating the unit on
COOL for 5 minutes, the unit is low on
R-134a charge. With the unit operating on
COOL, add liquid R-134a until the balls
FLOAT in the sight glass.
been operated within the past 30 minutes and

there must not be frost on the plate-type R-134a /
R-23 heat exchanger tubing.
Observe both the suction and discharge pressures.
With the unit OFF, the suction and discharge
readings should be equal. The R-23 refrigerant
pressure in a fully charged system with the unit
OFF will vary with the ambient temperature:
Ambient Temperature R-23 System Pressure
CAUTION: When adding R-134a to the

unit, STOP adding refrigerant when the
balls float near the TOP of the sight glass.
Continuing to add refrigerant after the
balls float at the top of the sight glass will
OVERCHARGE the unit. If necessary,
recover refrigerant until the balls no
longer float at the top of the sight glass.
1.
1.
If the ball does NOT float, the R-134a

refrigeration system is unit is low on
refrigerant
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20 C (68 F)
1700 kPa, 17 bar, 247 psig
38 C (100 F)
1800 kPa, 18 bar, 261 psig
The bottom sight glass ball will rarely float

on a fully charged system during normal
operation.
NOTE: Use the lower sight glass to check

or add refrigerant only on a operating unit
that is unable to maintain a -55 C to -65 C
(-62 F to -76 F) low temperature.
Figure 37: R-134a Refrigeration System

Receiver Tank
The R-23 refrigerant charge should be checked

with the container empty, the unit OFF and all
refrigeration system components above -5 C
(23 F). The R-134a compressor must not have
1600 kPa, 16 bar, 232 psig
Check the refrigerant charge based on

the R-23 system pressure with the
container empty, the unit OFF and all
refrigeration system components above
Refrigerant charge is OK if the ball floats

at any time:
Checking the R-23 Refrigerant

Charge
O C (32 F)
Figure 38: R-23 Refrigeration System

Receiver Tank
Correct Refrigerant Charge: If the R-23

system pressure stabilizes between 1500 and
2000 kPa, 15 and 20 bar, 220 and 290 psig, the
unit will be fully functional. The R-23
refrigerant charge requires no adjustment.
Low Refrigerant Charge: If the R-23 system

pressure stabilizes between 1000 and 1500
kPa, 10 and 15 bar, 145 and 220 psig, the unit
cooling capacity will be reduced but the unit
should be able to maintain a -55 C to -60 C
(-62 F to -76 F) load temperature. Additional
R-23 should be added if possible, but do NOT
add by operating the unit.
Over Charge of Refrigerant: If the R-23
system pressure stabilizes above 2000 kPa,
20 bar, 290 psig, the R-23 system is
overcharged and may cause the compressor to
stop on high pressure cutout when started to
precool a warm container. Remove refrigerant
until the system pressure stabilizes at 2000
kPa, 20 bar, 290 psig or below.
NOTE: Use the lower receiver tank sight glass to

check or add refrigerant only on an operating
unit that is unable to maintain a -55 C to -60 C
(-62 F to -76 F) load temperature. See R-23
Charging Procedure for Partially Charged Units
on Loaded Containers on page 105.
Refrigerant Recovery
CAUTION: Use only refrigerant recovery
equipment approved for and dedicated to
HFC refrigerants.
When removing any refrigerant from a Thermo
King refrigeration system, use a recovery process
that prevents or absolutely minimizes the
refrigerant that can escape to the atmosphere.
Typical service procedures that require removal of
refrigerant from the unit include:
To reduce the refrigerant pressure to a safe

working level when maintenance must be
performed on high-pressure side components.
To empty a system of refrigerant when an

unknown amount of charge is in the system
and a proper charge is required.
To empty a system of contaminated refrigerant

when the system has become contaminated.
NOTE: Always refer to specific recovery

equipment Operator and Service Manuals.
R-23 Recovery for System Repair

Because R-23 has high working pressures, it must
be recovered from the refrigeration circuit before
any component, except the compressor, suction
pressure gauge and discharge pressure gauge, can
be repaired or replaced. Also, because of the high
pressure in R-23 refrigerant bottles, the recovery
of R-23 for re-use in the unit requires an empty
refrigerant bottle at least 40 liters (42 quarts) in
volume. The refrigerant bottle must be clean or
dedicated to use with HFC refrigerants only.
NOTE: Due to extremely high pressure in
normal ambient R23 cannot be reclaimed by use
of reclaim station.
1. Prepare an empty refrigerant bottle at lease 40
liters (42 quarts) in volume. Evacuate bottle if
necessary to ensure it is clean.
2. Connect a refrigerant hose from the bottle to
the R-23 compressor discharge service valve.
3. Midseat the discharge service valve. Then
open the service valve on the bottle. Wait for
5-10 minutes to allow the pressures to
equalize between the refrigeration system and
the bottle. This will remove approximately 1/2
of the refrigerant charge from the unit.
4. Start the unit and use the Manual Test function
submenu of the controller to start and operate
the R-23 compressor only for approximately 2
minutes. This will quickly transfer most of the
remaining R-23 refrigerant charge to the
bottle.
CAUTION: Do not allow the compressor
suction pressure to decrease below
100 kPa, 1.00 bar, 15 psig.
WARNING: Do not allow the pressure of
the bottle to exceed 2500 kPa, 25 bar,
362 psig.
5. After approximately 2 minutes of R-23
compressor operation, slowly close the
compressor suction service valve. When the
compressor suction pressure decreases below
100 kPa, 1.00 bar, 15 psig, stop the R-23
compressor and turn the unit OFF.
6. Close the service valve on the R-23 recovery
bottle.
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7. Backseat the discharge service valve.

Disconnect the refrigerant hose from the
discharge valve.
Evacuation and Cleanup of the

Refrigeration System
8. With system pressures below 100 kPa, 1.00

bar, 15 psig, the R-23 system components can
be serviced.
Contamination
If necessary, set a recovery machine for vapor

recovery. Connect the recovery machine to a
separate, empty recovery bottle. Keep unit OFF
and mid-seat the discharge service valve. Turn
ON the recovery machine and open the service
valve on the recovery machine. Operate the
recovery machine until system pressures drop to 0
kPa, 0 bar, 0 psig pressure.
R-134a Vapor Recovery

1. Install a gauge manifold set on the R-134a
refrigeration system. Attach the service line to
the recovery machine and properly purge the
lines. Set the recovery machine for vapor
recovery.
2. Keep unit OFF and mid-seat the discharge
service valve.
3. Turn ON the recovery machine and open
(back seat) both gauge manifold and hand
valves.
Whenever contaminants have entered the system,

a thorough clean up is required to prevent damage
or loss of compressor.
It is well known by the refrigeration service
industry that the purpose of evacuation is to
remove moisture and air from the refrigeration
system before charging with new refrigerant after
a system has been opened. The importance of
thorough evacuation and system preparation
cannot be over emphasized. Even infinitesimal
quantities of air or moisture in a system can cause
severe problems.
We know that the presence of moisture, oxygen,
and heat under certain conditions can result in
many forms of damage. Corrosion, sludge, copper
plating, oil breakdown, carbon formation, and
eventual compressor failure can be caused by
these contaminants.
Things that will contaminate a system are (in
order of importance):
AIR with oxygen as a contaminant.

Oxygen in the air reacts with the oil. The oil
begins to break down and can eventually lead
to carbonization in the compressor and acid
buildup. The longer this breakdown process
goes on, the darker the compressor oil
becomes until finally the color is BLACK
indicating major system contamination.
MOISTURE. Moisture in a system will cause

metal corrosion and metal plating. It can
freeze in the expansion valve and cause
intermittent operational problems. It reacts in
the oil to begin acid buildup.
DIRT, DUST, METAL PARTICLES, OTHER

FOREIGN MATERIALS. Particles of any
kind left to float through the system will cause
severe damage to all close tolerance items. Do
not leave a system open to the infiltration of
dirt. If you must open a system for any reason,
seal off the open areas as soon as possible and
DO NOT work in a dirty environment.
4. Continue to operate the recovery machine

until system pressures drop to 0 kPa, 0 bar,
0 psig pressure.
R-134a Liquid Recovery

1. Install a gauge manifolds low-pressure line to
the Schrader suction service valve on the
suction service valve of the R-134a
compressor. Attach the manifolds
high-pressure line to R-134a receiver tank
service valve port. Attach the service line to
the recovery machine and purge the lines.
2. Set recovery machine for liquid recovery and
turn it ON.
3. Open (back seat) high-pressure valve on
gauge manifold.
4. Operate the recovery machine until the unit
system pressures reach approximately 0 kPa,
0 bar, 0 psig.
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ACID. Air and moisture cause a chemical

breakdown of the oil and/or the refrigerant
itself. The acid will accelerate the
deterioration of the softer metals (i.e., copper)
and cause metal plating as the softer material
begins to cover the inside of the system. If this
condition is not stopped, it can result in the
total destruction of your equipment.
Compressor Oil Color Code

BLACK OIL indicates carbonization caused
by air in the system.
BROWN OIL indicates copper plating caused
by moisture in the system.
GRAY OR METALLIC OIL indicates bearing
wear or piston scoring.
NOTE: If the compressor oil is discolored,
perform a compressor oil acid test (oil test kit
P/N 203-457). If the compressor oil shows an
acid condition, change the oil, the in-line oil
filter, the filter drier and perform a refrigeration
system cleanup.
Refrigeration System Preparation

and Hookup
CAUTION: Do not attempt to evacuate a
refrigeration system until it is certain that
the system is leak free. A system with less
than a full charge of refrigerant should be
thoroughly leak tested. Any leaks found
must be repaired.
1. Recover all refrigerant from the system and
reduce the unit pressure to the proper level
(US Federal Law requires a -17 to -34 kPa,
-0.17 to -0.34 bar, 5 to 10 in.vacuum that is
dependent upon the recovery equipment
used).
2. Break vacuum with refrigerant and equalize
system pressure to 0 kPa, 0 bar, 0 psig.
Replace the liquid line filter drier.
3. Confirm that the Evacuation Station functions
properly and determine Blank Off Pressure.
The Blank Off Pressure of the Vacuum Pump
is the deepest vacuum that the vacuum pump
can attain when isolated from the rest of the
system.
If a vacuum pump (isolated from a system) is

started and the Micron Meter responds quickly
by going to a deep vacuum, the operator can
be confident that the pump and oil are in good
condition. If the vacuum pump fails to reach a
deep vacuum within 5 minutes, the operator
should suspect the condition of the oil or the
pump. It is recommended that the pump oil be
changed first to see if the rate of reaching a
deep vacuum is improved.
4. Connect the Evacuation Station and
refrigerant tank with gauge manifold
(optional) to the unit. Connect evacuation
hoses to the compressor suction and discharge
service lines and the receiver tank outlet
valve.
5. Mid-seat the receiver tank outlet valve.
6. Replace valve stem cap on the receiver tank
outlet valve.
7. Open Evacuation Station valves (V1, V3, and
V4). It is only necessary to open valve V2
when a reading on the Micron Meter is
desired. This is especially true when starting
to evacuate a unit and large amounts of
moisture and oil will be passing by the sensor.
8. Open the vacuum pump Iso-Valve built into
the pump housing below the handle. It is
recommended that the valve be kept open at
all times.
9. If connecting a refrigerant tank and gauge
manifold to the evacuation station, close the
gauge manifold and refrigerant tank valves to
prevent refrigerant from being drawn from the
tank.
Unit Evacuation
1. Turn on the Vacuum Pump. Open the Gas
Ballast Valve located on top of the pump
housing behind the handle (the valve is fully
open at two turns counterclockwise). Evacuate
the system to 500 microns to achieve a final
equilibrium pressure of 2000 microns or less.
The final equilibrium pressure is determined
with the Thermo King Evacuation Station
using the following procedure (called a
pressure-rise test):
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a. Evacuate the system using the Evacuation

Station until the vacuum level reaches
1000 microns. Then close the Gas Ballast
Valve.
b. Continue evacuation to 500 microns or
until vacuum stabilizes at its lowest level.
Contamination may delay reaching the
lowest level for a period of several or
more hours.
c. Close valve V1 to isolate the vacuum
pump from the system.
d. Observe the vacuum level on the Micron
Meter.
When the Meter has stabilized, the value indicated
on the Micron Meter is the equilibrium pressure.
This reading must be 2000 microns or less.
NOTE: The presence of refrigerant in the
compressor oil may prevent a low vacuum
reading from being achieved. Compressor oil
can continue to outgas for long periods of time.
2. If the vacuum level appears to stall above 500
microns, back seat the discharge service valve
and observe the Micron Meter.
A drop in pressure indicates that the

compressor oil is out-gassing and further
evacuation is necessary.
An increase in pressure indicates that a

leak exists or there is moisture in the
system. Perform a Pressure Rise Test
and evaluate.
3. Close valve V1 when the desired vacuum

level has been reached.
4. Wait five minutes and read the Micron Meter.
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A system that is leak free and dry will

remain below 2000 microns for five
minutes.
A system that rises above 2000 microns

but stabilizes below atmospheric pressure
is probably contaminated with moisture or
has refrigerant out-gassing from the
compressor oil. Additional evacuation is
required.
A system that continues to rise without

stabilizing has a leak and must be repaired.
5. If the vacuum level remained below 2000

microns for five minutes, the unit is ready to
charge.
Pressure Rise Test

Evacuate the system and close valve V1. With
valves V3 and V4 open, the pump is isolated and
the system is held under a vacuum. If the Micron
Meter rises, one of the following conditions exist.
Leak: Watch
the movement of the Micron Meter

needle. If the needle continues to rise until it
reaches atmospheric pressure, it is an indication
that a leak exists somewhere in the system. When
a leak is in a system, the vacuum will eventually
stabilize at atmospheric pressure.
Moisture: When the needle indicates a rise and

then stabilizes at a level below atmospheric
pressure, it is an indication that the system is
vacuum tight, but is still wet and requires
additional dehydration and pumping time (see
Pressure Rise Test Evaluation below).
Factors Affecting the Speed of

System Evacuation
It is almost impossible to state the exact amount
of time required to evacuate any system. Some
factors that can influence evacuation time are
listed below.
System size
Amount of moisture contained in the system
Ambient temperature
Internal restrictions within the system
External restrictions between the system and

the vacuum pump
Hose size, both diameter and length, affect

evacuation times. Laboratory tests show that the
evacuation time can be significantly reduced by
larger diameter hoses and shorter hoses. To obtain
optimum pumping speed, keep hoses as short as
possible and as large in diameter as possible. For
example, it takes eight times as long to pull a
given vacuum through a 1/4 inch diameter hose as
it does through a 1/2 inch diameter hose. It takes
twice as long to pull a vacuum through a 6 foot
long hose as it does through a 3 foot long hose.
1.
Close the vacuum valve and watch the

movement of vacuum gauge needle. If
needle shows a pressure rise but finally
levels off to a constant pressure, the system
still contains too much moisture.
Dehydration and additional evacuation time
are required.
2.
Time
3.
Pressure (Vacuum)
4.
Atmospheric Pressure
Figure 40: Pressure Rise Levels Off After
Evacuation Indicates Moisture in System
1.
Close the vacuum valve and watch the

movement of vacuum gauge needle. If needle
continues to rise, this is an indication that a
leak exists in the unit or connecting line. The
leak must then be located and eliminated.
2.
Time
3.
Pressure (Vacuum)
4.
Atmospheric Pressure
Figure 39: Constant Pressure Rise After
Evacuation Indicates System Leak
Heat Saves Time

A useful and practical time saver is the application
of heat to the system. Increasing the temperature
of the compressor oil and refrigerant will speed up
the vaporization of any water present in the
system.
WARNING: Never use a torch or other
concentrated heat source to heat the
compressor or other refrigeration system
component.
Heat lamps, electric heaters, or fans can be
applied to the compressor crankcase and other
parts of the system to increase the temperature of
the refrigerant and compressor oil.
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Charging
Charging R-134a System with
Liquid Refrigerant by Weight (from
an Evacuated Condition)
NOTE: When both the R-134a and R-23 systems
require charging, charge the R-23 system first.
R-134a Evacuation Station Removal

1. Make sure the discharge service valve is back
seated.
2. Make sure the refrigerant tank hand valve is
closed.
3. Operate the unit in cool mode.
CAUTION: Do NOT operate the unit on
cooling unless:
1. Close valve V4.

2. Open the Gas Ballast valve (located on top of
the pump housing behind the handle).
3. Stop the vacuum pump.
4. The discharge valve remains mid-seated.
5. Connect the refrigerant tank with gauge
manifold to the evacuation station (see
Evacuation Station and Unit Hookup in this
chapter).
CAUTION: Be sure to add the correct
refrigerant to the system.
6. Weigh the tank of refrigerant.
7. Check the unit data plate for the required
weight of refrigerant charge then subtract the
amount of the charge to be input to your unit
from the total weight of the tank of refrigerant.
This provides final tank weight after the unit
receives a full system refrigerant charge.
8. Set the refrigerant tank for liquid. Open the
hand valve on the tank.
9. With the unit OFF, open the gauge manifold
hand valve and charge liquid refrigerant into
the system.
10. Close the refrigerant tank hand valve when the
correct amount (by weight) of refrigerant has
been added or if the system will take no more
liquid.
11. Back seat the discharge service valve.
The unit is now ready to have the Evacuation
Station removed. See R-134a final charging
procedure for partially charged units to complete
charging procedure.
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R-23 refrigeration system contains a

FULL charge of refrigerant.
R-134a refrigeration system contains a

partial charge of refrigerant.
4. Open the hand valve at the gauge manifold

and read suction pressure.
5. Front seat the suction service valve and pump
down the system to 21 to 35 kPa, 0.21 to 0.35
bar, 3 to 5 psig.
6. Back seat the suction service valve.
7. Remove the hoses from the receiver tank
service fitting and discharge service valve.
8. Cap the both service ports and the discharge
service valve stem.
R-134a Final Charging Procedure

for Partially Charged Units
NOTE: Final charge the R-23 system first when
both the R-134a and R-23 systems require
charging.
1. Connect the gauge manifold to the suction line
and discharge line service ports. Be sure to
purge the air from the lines (see Gauge
Manifold Set Attachment and Purging in the
Refrigeration Maintenance chapter of this
manual).
2. Back seat and crack the discharge service
valve.
3. Connect a refrigerant tank to the gauge
manifold service line.
4. Set the R-134a refrigerant tank for liquid

charging. Open the refrigerant tank hand
valve.
5. Start and operate the unit in the COOL mode.
cooling unless:


6. Read the suction pressure and slowly open the

gauge manifold low pressure hand valve to
permit suction pressure to increase
approximately 170 kPa, 1.7 bar, 25 psig. This
will meter liquid refrigerant slowly into the
low side.
7. Add R-134a refrigerant until the receiver tank
balls float at the top of the sight glass.
8. Close the hand valve on the refrigerant tank.
9. Operate the unit on COOL for 10 minutes and
recheck refrigerant charge.
10. Remove the gauge manifold set.
11. Cap all service ports and valve stems.
CAUTION: Be sure to return the
controller to the setpoint indicated on the
shipping manifest.

Charging
Charging R-23 System with Liquid Refrigerant by
Weight (from an Evacuated Condition)
NOTE: When both the R-134a and R-23 systems
require charging, charge the R-23 system first.
5. Connect a refrigerant hose from the refrigerant

tank to the service fitting on the receiver tank
(see Evacuation Station and Unit Hookup in
this chapter).
6. Weigh the tank of refrigerant.
7. Check the unit data plate for the required
weight of refrigerant charge then subtract the
amount of the charge to be input to your unit
from the total weight of the tank of refrigerant.
This provides final tank weight after the unit
receives a full system refrigerant charge.
NOTE: If a scale is not available, the R-23
system can be accurately charged by pressure.
Add refrigerant to the receiver tank until the unit
suction and discharge pressure gauges indicate
1700 kPa, 17 bar, 247 psig.
8. Set the refrigerant tank for liquid. Open the
hand valve on the tank.
9. With the unit OFF, open the refrigerant tank
hand valve and charge liquid refrigerant into
the system.
10. Close the refrigerant tank hand valve when the
correct amount (by weight) of refrigerant has
been added or if the system will take no more
liquid.
The unit is now ready to have the Evacuation
Station removed. See R-23 final charging
procedure for partially charged units to complete
charging procedure.
R-23 Evacuation Station Removal

1. Make sure the discharge service valve is back
seated.
1. Close valve V4.
2. Make sure the refrigerant tank hand valve is

closed.

3. Operate the unit in cool mode.

4. The discharge valve remains mid-seated.
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cooling unless:


4. Front seat the suction service valve and pump

down the system below 100 kPa, 1.00 bar,
15 psig.
5. Back seat the suction service valve.
6. Remove the hoses from the receiver tank and
discharge valve service fittings.
Charging R-23 System with Gas

Refrigerant Recovered in 40 Liter
(42 qt.) Refrigerant Bottle (from an
Evacuated Condition)
1. Close valve V4.
4. Back seat the discharge service valve.
5. Connect a refrigerant hose to the refrigerant
tank and the service fitting on the suction
service valve.
6. Midseat the suction service valve.
7. Open the hand valve on the 40 liter (42 qt.)
recovery bottle containing R-23 gas.
8. Wait 2 minutes while the gas pressure
equalizes between the unit and the recovery
bottle of R23 gas.
9. Use the Manual Function Test menu of the
controller to start the R-23 compressor ONLY.
Operate the R-23 compressor until either:
a. The discharge pressure gauge indicates
approximately 2800 kPa, 28 bar, 400 psig.
This method completes the charging
procedure faster by lowering the
refrigerant pressure in the buffer tanks; or
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b. The recovery bottle pressure (suction

pressure) decreases to 300 kPa, 3 bar,
44 psig.
10. Close the refrigerant tank hand valve.
11. Back seat the suction service valve. Then stop
the compressor.
12. Remove the hoses from the receiver outlet and
discharge service valves. Cap the receiver
outlet service port.
13. Wait for the plate-type R-134a / R-23 system
heat exchanger to warm above 0 C (32 F).
This can take up to 30 minutes.
See R-23 final charging procedure for partially
charged units for empty or loaded containers to
complete charging procedure.
R-23 Final Charging Procedure for

Partially Charged Units on Empty
Containers
NOTE: The R-23 refrigerant should be charged
with the container empty, the unit OFF and all
refrigeration system components above -5 C
(23 F). The R-134a compressor must not have
been operated within the past 30 minutes and
there must not be frost on the plate-type R-134a /
R-23 heat exchanger tubing.
1. Before attempting to add R23 refrigerant with
loaded container check for good cooling
capacity by verifying if Suction discharge
pressure is in line with specification.
2. Connect a refrigerant hose to a R-23
refrigerant tank.
3. Connect the refrigerant hose to the suction line
service port. Be sure to purge the air from the
refrigerant hose.
4. Mid-seat the suction service valve.
5. Set the R-23 refrigerant tank for gas charging.
Open the refrigerant tank hand valve.
6. Observe both the suction and discharge
pressures on the unit gauges. When the unit
pressure reaches 1700 kPa, 17 bar, 247 psig,
close the hand valve on the refrigerant tank.
With the unit OFF, the suction and discharge
readings should be equal.
The R-23 refrigerant pressure in the unit

during charging with the unit OFF will vary
with the ambient temperature:
Ambient Temperature
R-23 System Pressure
O C (32 F)
1600 kPa, 16 bar, 232 psig
20 C (68 F)
1700 kPa, 17 bar, 247 psig
38 C (100 F)
1800 kPa, 18 bar, 261 psig
7. Remove the gauge manifold set.

R-23 Charging Procedure for

Partially Charged Units on Loaded
Containers
NOTE: R-23 refrigerant should be added to an
operating unit on a loaded container only if the
unit is unable to maintain a -55 C to -60 C (-62 F
to -76 F) load temperature. The risk of
overcharging the system with R-23 is too large.
1. Connect a refrigerant hose to a R-23
refrigerant tank.
2. Connect the refrigerant hose to the receiver
tank service fitting. Be sure to purge the air
from the hose.
3. Set the R-23 refrigerant tank for gas charging.
Open the refrigerant tank hand valve.
4. Observe the bottom receiver tank sight glass.
When refrigerant is visible in the bottom of
the lower sight glass, close the hand valve on
the refrigerant tank.
CAUTION: Immediately stop adding
refrigerant when refrigerant is visible in
the bottom of the lower sight glass. Under
normal operating conditions, R-23
refrigerant will rarely be visible in the
lower sight glass on a fully charged
system.
Using Pressurized Nitrogen

The improper use of high pressure cylinders can
cause physical damage to components, or
personal injury, or cause stress that would lead to
failure of components.
Safety Precautions
Observe the proper handling of cylinders:
1. Always keep protective cap on cylinder when
not in use.
2. Secure cylinder in proper storage area or
fastened to cart.
3. DO NOT expose to excessive heat or direct
sun light.
4. DO NOT drop, dent, or damage cylinder.
5. Use a pressure regulator and a safety pressure
relief valve as part of the pressure testing
equipment. The safety pressure relief valve
should be of the non-adjustable,
non-tempering type. The valve should bypass
any time the pressure exceeds its setting.
6. Open valve slowly; use regulators and safety
valves that are in good working order.
7. The regulator should have two gauges; one to
read tank pressure, the other to read line
pressure. Properly maintained equipment will
allow leak testing, purging, or dehydration to
be done safely.
CAUTION: Nitrogen (N2) is under 15,170
kPa, 151.70 bar, 2200 psig, or greater.
Pressure is for full cylinder at 21 C (70 F).
DO NOT use Oxygen (O2), acetylene or
any other types of pressurized gas on
refrigeration systems or any component of
a system.
5. Remove the refrigerant hose from the receiver

tank
6. Cap the receiver tank service port.
7. Check and correct the refrigerant charge level
after the cargo has been unloaded and the unit
is OFF.
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Dehydration, Pressure Testing,

Purging and Soldering Procedure
Dehydration, pressure testing, purging and
soldering can be accomplished with the use of dry
nitrogen (N2). The proper equipment and
application of equipment is of greatest
importance.
1. Attach gauge manifold set (refer to Gauge
Manifold Set Attachment and Purging for
proper procedure for connecting to
compressor).
2. Close both hand valves on the gauge manifold
(front seated).
3. Connect charging hose to a source of nitrogen.
Adjust pressure regulator to the proper
pressure for the required procedure.
4. Purge system high side to low side.
The following procedures should utilize the
following MAXIMUM gas pressure:
Leak Testing: 1030 to 1200 kPa, 10.3 to 12.0

bar, 150-175 psig,
Purging/Dehydration: 70 to 140 kPa, 0.7 to
1.4 bar, 10-20 psig,
Soldering: 35 kPa, 0.35 bar, 5 psig.
1.
Line Pressure
2.
Tank Pressure
3.
Tank
4.
Pressure Test Line to System
5.
Safety Valve
6.
Pressure Regulator
Figure 41: Typical Pressurized Gas Bottle with

Pressure Regulator and Gauges
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Compressor Replacement
(R-134a or R-23 Systems)
Removal
1. Close the suction service valve and pump
down the compressor:
NOTE: When the compressor is removed from

the unit, oil level should be noted or the oil
removed from the compressor should be
measured so that the same amount of oil can be
added before placing the new compressor or
repaired compressor in the unit.
R-134a Compressor: Pump down the

compressor to -35 kPa, -0.35 bar, 10 in.
vacuum.
Installation
R-23 Compressor: Pump down the

compressor to 0 to 21 kPa, 0.0 to 0.2 bar,
0 to 3 psig.
2. Bolt the discharge valve to the compressor

with a new gasket lightly coated with
compressor oil. Bolt the suction service valve
to the compressor using a new O-ring coated
with compressor oil.
CAUTION: Do NOT allow the R-23 scroll

compressor to operate for more than 10-20
seconds.
2. Break the vacuum with nitrogen between 10
and 20 kPa, 0.10 and 0.20 bar, 1 and 3 psig.
NOTE: If the compressor does not operate, or
the compressor is unable to pump the low side
down, the refrigerant charge must be reclaimed
before service can be performed on the
1. Slide the compressor into the unit. Install

mounting bolts, washers and nuts, and tighten.
3. Apply refrigerant locktite to the threads of the

high pressure cutout switch. Install the switch
and connect the wire connectors.
4. Connect three-phase electric power to the
compressor.
5. Pressurize the compressor with refrigerant
gas:
R-134 compressor with R-134a

refrigerant.
R-23 compressor with R-23 refrigerant.
3. Front seat the discharge valve.

CAUTION: Any time the discharge valve
is front seated, disconnect the unit power
source to prevent accidental compressor
start-up.
4. Remove discharge service valve and suction
service valve from the compressor.
5. Disconnect the wire connector for the high
pressure cutout switch.
6. Remove the three-phase electric power
connection.
7. Remove the compressor mounting tray bolts
and nuts.

refrigerant to the compressor.
6. Check for refrigerant leaks around the
compressor assembly and gasket connections.
7. If no leaks are found, recover the refrigerant
used for the leak test (see Refrigerant
Recovery in this chapter). Because this
refrigerant gas will contain some air, place it
in a contaminated refrigerant bottle to be
reclaimed later.
8. Slide the compressor from the unit.
8. After all pressure is removed from the

compressor, connection the evacuation
equipment.
9. Keep the compressor ports covered to prevent

dust, dirt, etc., from falling into the
compressor.
9. Evacuate the compressor (see Evacuation

and Cleanup of the Refrigeration System in
this chapter).
10. Back seat the discharge service valve and
open the suction service valve fully.
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11. Operate the unit at least thirty minutes and

then inspect the oil level in the compressor.
Add or remove oil if necessary.
cooling unless both the R-134a and the
R-23 refrigeration systems contain a
12. Check the refrigerant charge and add
refrigerant if needed.
Condenser Coil Replacement

Removal
1. Recover the refrigerant charge from the unit
(do NOT vent refrigerant to the atmosphere).
6. Then evacuate the system (see Evacuation

and Cleanup of the Refrigeration System in
this chapter).
7. Replace the condenser coil support brackets,
condenser fan shroud and condenser fan grille.
8. Recharge the unit with R-134a or R23
refrigerant and check the compressor oil level.
Add oil if necessary.
Dehydrator (Filter Drier)

Replacement (R-134a or
R-23 Systems)
Removal
R-134a System: Close the liquid line

service valve and pump down the low
side. Open the outlet valve slightly to
equalize the pressure between 10 and
20 kPa, 0.10 and 0.20 bar, 1 and 3 psig.
R-23 System: Recover the refrigerant

charge from the unit (do NOT vent
refrigerant to the atmosphere).
2. Remove the condenser fan grille, condenser

fan blade and condenser fan shroud.
3. Remove the condenser coil support brackets
from the coil.
4. Unsolder the coil inlet and liquid line
connections.
5. Support the coil and unbolt the condenser coil
mounting brackets. Slide the coil from the
unit.
Installation
1. Clean the tubes for soldering.
2. Slide the coil into the unit and install the bolts
in the mounting brackets.
2. Place the new dehydrator near the unit for

immediate installation.
3. Remove the filter bracket clamping nuts and
bolts.
R-134a System: Using two wrenches,

crack both filter drier line mountings.
Use two wrenches on flare fittings to
prevent line damage. Separate the
dehydrator line mountings.
R-23 System: Unsolder filter drier from

liquid line.
3. Solder the inlet line and liquid line

connections.
NOTE: It is strongly recommended that dry
nitrogen be used to purge the system during any
solder operations (see Using Pressurized
Nitrogen in this chapter).
4. Pressurize the system and test for leaks (see
Refrigerant Leak Test Procedure in this
chapter).
5. If no leaks are found, recover the leak test gas
(see Refrigerant Recovery in this chapter).
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NOTE: Perform the following four procedures

as quickly as possible to prevent contamination.
5. Remove the old dehydrator from the line.
Installation
1. Remove the sealing caps from the new
dehydrator.
R-134a System: Apply clean compressor

oil to dehydrator threads. Assemble new
dehydrator to lines. Finger tighten
mounting nuts.
R-23 System: Clean tubes for soldering.
Position filter drier in liquid line. Solder
filter drier in liquid line.
NOTE: To prevent incorrect installation of the

dehydrator, the inlet and outlet fittings are
different sizes.
3. Reinstall dehydrator clamping brackets, nut
and bolts. Tighten the bolts.
b. If no leaks are found, recover the leak test

gas (see Refrigerant Recovery in this
chapter).
c. Then evacuate the system (see
Evacuation and Cleanup of the
Refrigeration System in this chapter).
d. Recharge the unit with R-23 refrigerant
and check the compressor oil level. Add
oil if necessary.
Expansion Valve Replacement

Removal
R-134a System: Close the liquid line

service valve and pump down the low
side. Open the outlet valve slightly to
equalize the pressure between 10 and
20 kPa, 0.10 and 0.20 bar, 1 and 3 psig.
R-23 System: Recover the refrigerant

charge from the unit (do NOT vent
refrigerant to the atmosphere).
R-134a System:
a. Tighten the dehydrator inlet line mounting

nut. Open the liquid line service valve on
the inlet side of the dehydrator slowly to
release a small amount of refrigerant from
the receiver tank to purge the air through
the filter. Then tighten the outlet nut.
NOTE: R-134a When removing or
replacing the o-ring nuts on the dehydrator,
always hold the body of the dehydrator near
the flange fittings to prevent twisting the
tubing when the nuts are being loosened or
tightened.
b. Back seat (open) the liquid line service
valve on the inlet side of the dehydrator.
c. Test the dehydrator for leaks (see
chapter).
d. If no leaks are found, place the unit in
operation.
R-23 System:
a. Pressurize the system and test for leaks

(see Refrigerant Leak Test Procedure in
this chapter).
2. Remove insulating tape and encamp feeler

bulb from the suction line. Note the position
of the feeler bulb on the side of the suction
line.
3. Remove insulating tape from expansion valve
outlet line.
4. Heat and unsolder the equalizer line from
expansion valve.
5. Heat and unsolder the liquid line inlet and
outlet connections to expansion valve.
6. Remove expansion valve from unit.
Installation
1. Clean the liquid lines and equalizer lines for
soldering.
2. Place new expansion valve in position in
liquid line.
3. Solder liquid line inlet and outlet line
connections to valve.
4. Solder equalizer line to expansion valve.
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5. Clean the suction line to a bright polished

condition. Install the feeler bulb of new power
head in the feeler bulb clamp on the suction
line. Locate bulb on the suction line in former
position. The feeler bulb must make good
contact with the suction line or operation will
be faulty. Cover with insulating tape.
R-134a System:
a. Open the liquid line service valve and

pressurize the low side. Test for leaks (see
chapter).
chapter).
c. Evacuate the low side (see Evacuation
and Cleanup of the Refrigeration System
in this chapter).
d. Cover expansion valve outlet line with
insulating tape.
e. Open the liquid line service valve and
place the unit in operation.
f. Operate the unit and note the suction
pressure and container temperature to see
that the expansion valve is properly
installed and that the feeler bulb is
properly located.
R-23 System:
R-23 System Heat Exchanger

Replacement
Removal
1. Recover the refrigerant charge from the
system (see Refrigerant Recovery in this
chapter).
2. Remove the U mounting clamps that hold
the heat exchanger assembly to the wall of the
condenser section.
3. Heat and unsolder liquid inlet and outlet line
connections.
4. Heat and unsolder the suction line
connections.
5. Lift the heat exchanger assembly from the
unit.
Installation
2. Place the heat exchanger assembly in the unit
and install the mounting hardware.
3. Solder the suction line connections.
a. Pressurize the system with R-23 and test

for leaks (see Refrigerant Leak Test
Procedure in this chapter).


chapter).
NOTE: If pressurizing with nitrogen, front seat

the discharge valve to prevent nitrogen from
entering the refrigerant charge.
c. Evacuate the system (see Evacuation and

Cleanup of the Refrigeration System in
this chapter).
d. Cover expansion valve outlet line with
insulating tape.
e. Recharge the unit with R-23 refrigerant
and check the compressor oil level. Add
oil if necessary.
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f. Operate the unit and note the suction

pressure and container temperature to see
that the expansion valve is properly
installed and that the feeler bulb is
properly located.

start-up.
4. Solder the liquid line connections.
5. Pressurize the low side and check for leaks
(see Refrigerant Leak Test Procedure in this
chapter).

7. Evacuate the low side (see Evacuation and
Cleanup of the Refrigeration System in this
chapter).
8. Recharge the unit (see Refrigerant Charge
in this chapter).
R-23 System to R-134a System

Plate Heat Exchanger
Replacement
Removal
1. Recover the refrigerant charge from the both
refrigeration systems (see Refrigerant
Recovery in this chapter).
2. Remove the panel that protects the heat
exchanger assembly in the power cord storage
compartment.
3. Heat and unsolder all system inlet and outlet
line connections.
4. Remove the heat exchanger assembly from the
unit.
Pressurize the R-134a system on the low

side and check for leaks
Pressurize the R-23 system on the high

side and check for leaks.

from both systems (see Refrigerant
Recovery in this chapter).
6. Evacuate both systems (see Evacuation and
chapter).
7. Recharge both refrigerant systems (see
Refrigerant Charge in this chapter).
Receiver Tank Replacement

(R-134a or R-23 System)
Removal
1. Recover the refrigerant charge from the unit
2. Unsolder the outlet valve on the liquid outlet
line.
3. Unsolder the liquid line inlet connection.
Installation
4. Loosen the mounting nuts and remove the

tank.
2. Place the heat exchanger assembly in the unit

and position in refrigeration system tubing.
5. Remove the outlet valve from the receiver

tank.
3. Solder all refrigerant line connections.
Installation

1. Install a new tank in the unit and tighten the

mounting bolts.

start-up.
2. Solder the inlet line and outlet valve line with

high temperature silver solder (30% silver).
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start-up.
3. Pressurize the refrigeration system and check
4. Evacuate the system (see Evacuation and
chapter).
in this chapter).

Replacement (R-134a or R-23
System)
Removal
1. Close the suction service valve and pump
down the compressor:
R-134a Compressor: Pump down the

compressor to -35 kPa, -0.35 bar, 10 in.
vacuum.
R-23 Compressor: Pump down the

compressor to 0 to 21 kPa, 0.0 to 0.2 bar, 0
to 3 psig.
CAUTION: Do NOT allow the R-23 scroll
compressor to operate for more than 10-20
seconds.
2. Open the suction service valve slightly to

equalize the pressure between 10 and 20 kPa,
0.10 and 0.20 bar, 1 and 3 psig.
3. Front seat the discharge service valve.
start-up.
4. Purge the high pressure from the compressor
head through the service port on the discharge
line.
5. Disconnect the leads from the wire harness

and remove the switch from the compressor
discharge manifold (or remove the sensor
from the compressor head).
Installation
1. Apply a refrigeration locktite (sealant) to the
threads of the switch (or sensor).
2. Install and tighten the switch (or sensor).
Connect the leads to the wire harness.
3. Open discharge service valve slightly to
pressurize the compressor head and tube
assembly. Check for leaks (see Refrigerant
Leak Test Procedure in this chapter). Front
seat the discharge service valve.
5. Open the suction service valve and
compressor discharge service valve and place
the unit in operation.
Liquid Line Solenoid Valve

Replacement (R-134a System
Only)
Removal
1. Close the liquid line service valve and pump
down the low side to -35 kPa, -0.35 bar, 10 in.
vacuum. Break the vacuum with nitrogen
between 10 and 20 kPa, 0.10 and 0.20 bar,
1 and 3 psig.
2. Turn the unit On-Off switch OFF. Disconnect
electrical connections to liquid line solenoid.
NOTE: In most cases, only the coil requires
replacement. No other repair is possible on the
liquid line solenoid.
3. Unsolder the liquid line connections from the
valve.
4. Remove the valve from the unit.
Installation
2. Place the new valve in position and solder the
connections.
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Installation
CAUTION: Use a heat sink or wrap the
valve with wet rags to prevent damage to
the new valve.
3. Release a small amount of refrigerant from the
receiver tank to pressurize the liquid line.
Check for leaks (see Refrigerant Leak Test
Procedure in the Refrigeration Maintenance
chapter of this manual).
(see Refrigerant Recovery in the
manual).
1. Clean the tube for soldering.

2. Place the new switch in position and solder
the suction line connection.
CAUTION: Use a heat sink or wrap the
switch with wet rags to prevent damage to
the new switch.
3. Pressurize the refrigeration system and check
4. Evacuate the system (see Evacuation and
chapter).
5. Evacuate the low side (see Evacuation and

Cleanup of the Refrigeration System in the
manual).

in this chapter).
6. Reconnect the electrical wires to the valve.
6. Reconnect the electrical wires to the switch.
7. Open the liquid line service valve and place

the unit in operation. Check the refrigerant
charge and add refrigerant as required.
Low Pressure Cutout Switch

Replacement (CRR DF
MPC2000ID and MP3000 Units
Only)
Removal
1. Recover the R-23 refrigerant charge from the
unit (see Refrigerant Recovery in this
chapter).
2. Disconnect the leads from the wire harness.
3. Unsolder the low pressure cutout switch from
the unit.
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Structural/Accessory Maintenance
Mounting Bolts
Check and tighten all unit, compressor, and fan
motor mounting bolts during pretrip inspections
and every 1,000 operating hours. Unit mounting
bolts should be tightened to a torque value of 204
N.m (150 ft-lb). Compressor and fan motor
mounting bolts should be tightened to a torque
value of 20 to 21 N.m (15 to 20 ft-lb).
Unit Inspection
Inspect the unit during unit pretrip inspection and
every 1,000 operating hours for loose or broken
wires or hardware, compressor oil leaks, or other
physical damage which can affect unit
performance and require repair or replacement of
parts.
CAUTION: Air pressure or water spray

must not be high enough to damage coil
fins.
If a build up of salt or debris is present on the
condenser coil, the coil should be cleaned using a
mild alkaline cleaner with a pH of 9.5 to 10.5. For
example, a 2-3% solution of SIMPLE GREEN
would make a suitable cleaning solution. Apply
the solution using a pressure spray/wash type
apparatus. Spray the condenser coil thoroughly
from both the inside and outside of the coil.
Always thoroughly rinse the coil with a fresh
water spray.
Also inspect the directional airflow condenser
grille for damage. This grille directs the condenser
airflow out and away from the unit to increase the
efficiency of the condenser coil by preventing the
recirculation (short cycling) of warm air through
the coil. Abnormally high head pressures may
result if this special condenser grille is damaged
or missing.
Evaporator Coil
2
Clean the evaporator coil by blowing low pressure

compressed air from the bottom side of the coil
upward (opposite direction of normal airflow).
Inspect coil and fins for damage and repair if
necessary.
CAUTION: Air pressure must not be high
enough to damage coil fins.
AXA0346
1.
Tighten Unit Mounting Bolts
Defrost Drains
2.
Tighten Compressor, Condenser Fan and

Evaporator Fan Mounting Bolts
Clean the defrost drains every 1,000 operating

hours to be sure the lines remain open.
Figure 42: Mounting Bolts
Condenser Coil
Clean the condenser coil by blowing low pressure
compressed air or a medium pressure warm water
spray from the inside of the coil outward (opposite
direction of normal airflow). Inspect coil and fins
for damage and repair if necessary.
Evaporator Fan Location

Place fan blade on motor shaft with hub located
on the outside of the blade for proper airflow
direction. When mounting the fan blade and hub
assembly on the fanshaft, center the assembly in
the orifice. Position the front (top) of the fan blade
hub 13 mm (0.5 in.) in from the outer edge of the
fan orifice.
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Structural/Accessory Maintenance
Condenser Fan Location

Place fan blade on motor shaft with hub located
on the outside of the blade for proper airflow
direction. When mounting the fan blade and hub
assembly on the fanshaft, center the assembly in
the orifice. Position the front of the fan blade 10
mm (0.4 in.) in from the outer edge of the fan
orifice.
AXA0421
AXA0426
1.
Vacuum valve (Located behind the

condenser grille cover), earlier
2.
Vacuum valve (Located behind the

condenser grille cover), current
Figure 44: Vacuum Valve
AXA0404
1.
Evaporator Fan Blade
2.
Airflow Direction
3.
Evaporator Coil
4.
Evaporator Motor
5.
13 mm (0.5 in.)
Figure 43: Evaporator Fan Blade Placement
Vacuum Valve
The vacuum valve draws outside air into the
container to prevent the container from
developing negative atmospheric pressure as the
cargo temperature decreases toward -60 C (-76 F).
Check the vacuum valve during the pretrip
inspection to make sure the ball inside the valve
moves freely.
AXA0196
1.
Airflow Direction
2.
10 mm (0.4 in.)
3.
Condenser Coil
4.
Condenser Fan Blade
5.
Condenser Motor
Figure 45: Condenser Fan Blade Placement
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Mechanical Diagnosis
Condition
Possible Cause
One or Both Compressors Controller on; unit start sequence still

do not operate no
timing
amperage draw
No power to unit (condenser and
evaporator fans do not operate)
Remedy
Wait at least 1 minute for both
compressors to start
Locate fault and repair: power source,
power plug, main circuit breaker, motor
contactor, motor terminals, motor
Open in 24 Vac control circuit
Check fuses and On/Off switch.

Replace or repair as required
Container temperature does not demand

compressor operation
Adjust controller setpoint
Compressor contactor inoperative
Replace compressor contactor
No output signal from controller
Diagnose and replace main relay board

or controller
Unit on defrost
Turn Unit On/Off switch Off and then

On again
Detective high pressure cutout switch in

R-134a or R-23 system
Replace defective switch
High condenser head pressure causing

high pressure cutout on R-134a or R-23
system
Check refrigeration system and correct

fault
Defective R-134a or R-23 compressor
Replace compressor
Controller shut unit down on Compressor Let compressor cool and controller will
Over Temperature (fault code 56)
reset automatically. Check compressor
temperature sensor, R-134a refrigerant
charge, R-23 refrigerant charge
Compressor motor internal thermal
overload protection open
If compressor contactor is energized,

wait 60 minutes for protector to cool
and reset.
Check R-23 refrigeration system for

Low suction pressure or defective low
pressure cutout on R-23 system (CRR DF leaks or and obstruction in the low or
high side. Replace a defective low
pressure cutout switch
Compressor does not
operate; excessive
amperage draw or
intermittent cycling on
overload
Piston stuck (R-134 System)

Rotating Scroll Stuck (R-23 System)
R-134a System: Remove compressor

head and look for broken valve and
jammed parts R-23 System: Replace
compressor
Seized or frozen compressor bearings
Replace compressor
Improperly wired
Check/correct wiring against wiring

diagram
Low line voltage
Check line voltage determine

location of voltage drop
High head pressure
Eliminate cause of high head pressure
Contacts in compressor contactor not

closing completely
Check by operating manually. Repair or

replace.
Open circuit in compressor motor winding Check motor stator connections. Check
stator winding for continuity. If open,
replace compressor
Defective compressor motor internal
thermal overload protector
R 23 compressor not running Auxiliary contact on R134a open
Replace thermal overload protector or

compressor
Check curcuit, replace contact.
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Condition
Possible Cause
Remedy
Compressor contactor
burned out
Low line voltage
Increase line voltage to at least 90% of

compressor motor rating
Excessive line voltage
Reduce line voltage to at least 110% of

compressor motor rating
Short cycling
Eliminate cause of short cycling
Controller out of calibration
Check controller software program

version; load new software in controller
and recheck unit performance, replace
controller
Unit short cycles
Refrigerant overcharge causing cycling on Purge system (R-134a or R-23) with

high pressure cutout
cycling compressor
Inefficient condenser operation causing
cycling on high pressure cutout
Check condenser airflow, condenser

fan motor, condenser fan grille.
If R-23 compressor is cycling off, check
R-134a system operation and
refrigerant charge
Noisy unit
Insufficient compressor oil
Check compressor oil level on R-134a

and R-23 system. Add oil to proper
level
Loose mounting bolts
Tighten mounting bolts
Oil slugging or refrigerant flooding back
Add oil or refrigerant charge. Check

expansion valve adjustment.
Worn fan motor bearings
Replace bearings or motor
Faulty compressor
Repair or replace compressor
Condenser fan motor does Unit in Null, Heat or Defrost

not operate
Evaporator fan motor(s)

does not operate
Check indicator lights. If unit is in Null,

Heat or Defrost, unit operation is
normal (no remedy required)
Loose line connection
Tighten connections
Open motor internal thermal overload

protector
Check for seized bearings or defective

thermal overload protector. Repair or
replace as necessary
Defective motor
Replace motor
Detective condenser fan contactor
Replace defective contactor
No condenser fan output signal from

controller
Diagnose and replace condenser fan

relay, main relay board or controller
Unit on defrost
Check operating mode indicator LEDs
Loose line connection
Tighten connections
Open motor internal thermal overload

protector
Check for seized bearings or defective

thermal overload protector. Repair or
replace as necessary
Defective motor
Replace motor
Defective low speed evaporator fan

contactor
Replace defective contactor
No low speed evaporator fan output signal Diagnose and replace evaporator fan
from controller
relay, main relay board or controller
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Refrigeration System Diagnosis

Condition
Possible Cause
Remedy
R-134a or R-23 System

Compressor operating in
a vacuum
(unit not cooling)
Shortage of refrigerant
Repair leak and recharge
Compressor motor contacts frozen

(R-134a compressor only)
Clean points or replace contactor
Defective liquid line solenoid valve
Repair or replace liquid line solenoid

valve
Compressor inefficient
(R-134a compressor only)
Check valve reeds and pistons
Partial obstruction in low side or

dehydrator
Locate obstruction and repair
Iced or plugged evaporator coil
Defrost or clean evaporator coil
Expansion valve partially closed by ice,

dirt or wax
Replace expansion valve
Expansion valve power element lost its

charge
Replace expansion valve
Defective container insulation
Correct or replace container insulation
Poor fitting container doors
Repair or replace doors
Partial obstruction in high side
Locate obstruction and repair
Suction pressure gauge out of calibration Replace service gauge

Correct feeler bulb installation
Expansion valve feeler bulb improperly
mounted, poorly insulated or making poor
contact
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Condition
Possible Cause
Load temperature too high One or both compressors do not operate

(unit not cooling)
Remedy
See "Mechanical Diagnosis" and unit
wiring schematic
(R-134a or R-23 system)
Overcharge of refrigerant
Purge system
Air in system
Evacuate and recharge
Controller setpoint too high
Adjust controller setpoint
Defective controller or main relay board
Diagnose main relay board and

controller. Replace defective component
Too much compressor oil in R-134a or

R-23 system
Remove excessive compressor oil from

compressor
Iced or dirty evaporator coil
Restricted lines on high side

Clear restriction
Plugged dehydrator
Change dehydrator
Compressor inefficient
(R-134a system only)
Perform compressor efficiency test.

Check valve reeds and pistons
Condenser coil dirty or airflow restricted
Clean condenser coil, clear restriction,

or repair or replace fan motor or
condenser fan blade
Expansion valve open too much

Adjust or replace valve
Expansion valve power element lost its

charge (R-134a or R-23 system)
Replace power element

contact (R-134a or R-23 system)
R-134a or R-23 System:
Head pressure too low

Head pressure too high
Low ambient air temperature

No remedy
Service gauge out of calibration
Replace gauge
Compressor suction or discharge valve

inefficient (R-134a system only)
Replace suction reeds and gaskets.

Clean valve plate. If defective/restricted
then replace.
Refrigerant overcharge
Purge system
Air in refrigeration system
Evacuate and recharge
Dirty or restricted condenser coil
Clean condenser coil
Condenser fan not operating
See "Condenser Fan Motor Does Not

Operate" under Mechanical Diagnosis
Condenser fan grille damaged or missing Repair or replace grille

Condenser fan blade damaged
Replace fan blade
High ambient air temperature
No remedy
Restricted dehydrator or high side
Replace dehydrator or clear restriction
Defective high pressure gauge
Replace service gauge

Compressor loses oil
Refrigerant leak
Compressor oil migrates

to system
Short cycling
See "Unit Short Cycles" under

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Condition
Possible Cause
Remedy
Rapid cycling between

Cool and Null modes
Air short cycling through evaporator
Check and correct cargo load

Short cycling
See "Unit Short Cycles" under


Hot liquid line
Repair or recharge
Expansion valve open too wide
Adjust or replace expansion valve

Frosted liquid line
Liquid line service valve partially closed or Open valve or remove restriction
restricted
Restricted dehydrator
Replace dehydrator
Expansion valve admitting excess

refrigerant
Check feeler bulb and adjust expansion

valve or replace
Evaporator coil needs defrosting

Check defrost circuit including controller

and evaporator coil sensor
Evaporator fan does not operate

(R-23 system only)
See "Evaporator Fan Motor Does Not

Operate" under Mechanical Diagnosis
and unit wiring schematic

Unit in vacuum. Frost on
expansion valve only
Ice plugging expansion valve screen or

orifice
Apply hot wet cloth to expansion valve.

Moisture indicated by increase in suction
pressure. Replace dehydrator

High suction pressure
Overcharge of refrigerant
Purge system

Frosted or sweating
suction line
Expansion valve open too much

Suction pressure gauge out of calibration Adjust or replace service gauge

Low suction pressure
Low ambient air temperature

No remedy
Iced or dirty evaporator coil

Restricted lines
Locate and clear restriction
Plugged dehydrator
Replace dehydrator
Expansion valve closed too much

contact
Evaporator fans off
(R-23 system only)
Check evaporator fan motors and

control circuit and correct fault

controller. Replace defective
component.
Suction pressure gauge out of calibration Adjust or replace gauge
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Electrical, Refrigeration and Controller

Menu Flow Diagrams
Dwg No.
Drawing Title
Rev.
Page
2C33056H01
CRR DF MPC2000 Controller Diagram
125
2C33057H01
CRR DF MPC2000 Main Relay Board Electrical Diagram
126
2C33059H01
CRR DF MPC2000 Unit Wiring Schematic
127
5D52336
CRR DF MPC2000ID Controller Diagram
128
5D52338
CRR DF MPC2000ID Main Relay Board Electrical Diagram
129
5D52335
CRR DF MPC2000ID Unit Wiring Schematic
131
Legend of CRR DF Refrigeration System Components
132
CRR DF Refrigeration System Components
133
Legend of CRR DF Off Cycle Standby Flow and Pressure

Diagram
134
CRR DF Off Cycle Standby Flow and Pressure Diagram
135
Legend for CRR DF Full Cool Flow and Pressure Diagram
136
CRR DF Full Cool Flow and Pressure Diagram
137
Legend for CRR DF Evacuation Station and Unit Connections
138
CRR DF Evacuation Station and Unit Connections
139
MPC2000 Menu Flow Diagram
140
MPC2000ID Menu Flow Diagram
141
123
Electrical, Refrigeration and Controller Menu Flow Diagrams
124
CRR DF MPC2000 Controller Diagram Page 1 of 1
125
CRR DF MPC2000 Main Relay Board Electrical Diagram Page 1 of 1
126
Low Speed Winding
CRR DF MPC2000 Unit Wiring Schematic Page 1 of 1
127
CRR DF MPC2000ID Controller Diagram Page 1 of 1
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CRR DF MPC2000ID Main Relay Board Electrical Diagram Page 1 of 1
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Low Speed Winding
CRR DF MPC2000ID Unit Wiring Schematic Page 1 of 1
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Unit Compartments
R-23 Refrigeration Circuit Components
A. Evaporator Section
21. Plate Heat Exchanger, R-134a/R-23
B. Condenser Section
23. R-23 Scroll Compressor

24. Sight Glass
Controller and Temperature Sensors
25. Oil Fill / Drain Fitting
5. R-134a Compressor Discharge Line Temperature Sensor
26. High (Discharge) Pressure Gauge
29. R-23 Compressor Discharge Line Temperature Sensor
27. Discharge Service Valve
48. MPC2000 or MPC2000ID Controller
28. High Pressure Cutout Switch
49. Return Air Sensor
50. Evaporator Coil Sensor
30. R-23 Condenser Coil Tube (Circular)
51. Supply Air Sensor
31. Receiver Tank
52. Ambient Sensor
32. R-23 Receiver Tank Service Fitting

33. R-23 High Pressure Relief Valve
R-134a Refrigeration Circuit Components
34. Sight Glass
1. R-134a Reciprocating Compressor
35. R-23 Soldered Filter Drier
36. Heat Exchanger
37. R-23 Equalizer Line
38. Expansion Valve
39. Expansion Valve Equalizer Line
6. Low (Suction) Pressure Gauge
40. Expansion Valve Feeler Bulb
41. Distributor
8. Condenser Check Valve
42. Evaporator Coil
9. Condenser Coil Outlet Tube
43. Crankcase Pressure Regulator
10. Receiver Tank
44. Constant Pressure Regulator
11. R-134a Receiver Tank Service Fitting
45. Buffer (Receiver Tanks)
12. R-134a High Pressure Relief (Fusible Plug)
13. Sight Glass
47. Suction Service Valve
53. Electric Heaters
15. Liquid Line Ball (Service) Valve
54. Low Pressure Cutout Switch (MPC2000ID Units Only)
16. R-134a Threaded Filter Drier

17. Liquid Line Solenoid
18. R-134a Expansion Valve
19. Equalizer Line
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24. Sight Glass
Medium Pressure Mixture (Gas/Liquid)
High Pressure Gas (Entire R-23 System)
10. Receiver Tank
31. Receiver Tank
13. Sight Glass
34. Sight Glass
36. Heat Exchanger
38. Expansion Valve
19. Equalizer Line
41. Distributor
42. Evaporator Coil
Legend for CRR DF Off Cycle Standby Flow and Pressure Diagram
Medium Pressure Gas

Medium Pressure Liquid
Low Pressure Gas
Unit Compartments
52. Ambient Sensor

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CRR DF Off Cycle Standby Flow and Pressure Diagram
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Legend for CRR DF Full Cool Flow and Pressure Diagram Page 1 of 2
Legend for CRR DF Full Cool Flow and Pressure Diagram
High Pressure Gas

High Pressure Liquid
Low Pressure Gas
24. Sight Glass
Low Pressure Liquid
Condensing High Pressure Gas
10. Receiver Tank
31. Receiver Tank
Unit Compartments
13. Sight Glass
34. Sight Glass
36. Heat Exchanger
38. Expansion Valve
19. Equalizer Line
41. Distributor
42. Evaporator Coil
Low Pressure Vaporizing Liquid
52. Ambient Sensor

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Evacuation Stations
NOTE: Special, self-sealing quick disconnect couplers are required for R-134a systems
and R-23 systems.
24. Sight Glass
10. Receiver Tank
31. Receiver Tank
13. Sight Glass
34. Sight Glass
36. Heat Exchanger
38. Expansion Valve
19. Equalizer Line
41. Distributor
42. Evaporator Coil
Y. R-23 Evacuation Station and Unit Connections

Y1. Scale, R-23 Refrigerant Tank and Refrigerant Hose Only
Y2. Gas Ballast Valve
Y3. Iso Valve
Y4. Two-stage Vacuum Pump
Y5. To 220/190 VAC Power
Y6. Calibration Standard
Y7. Micron Meter
Y8. Sensor
Z. R-134a Evacuation Station and Unit Connections

Z1. Scale, R-134a Refrigerant Tank and Gauge Manifold
Z2. Gas Ballast Valve
Z3. Iso Valve
Z4. Two-stage Vacuum Pump
Z5. To 220/190 VAC Power
Z6. Calibration Standard
Z7. Micron Meter
Z8. Sensor

Unit Compartments


52. Ambient Sensor
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RMM STATE
DATALOGGER
CONFIGURATION
MISC FUNCTIONS
COMMANDS
ALARMS
DATA
MAIN MENU
Display shows
current status:
Offline
Zombie
On-line
RMM Status
Inspect PTI Log
Set Log Time
Inspect Event Log
Inspect Temp Log
Datalogger Menu
Run Time
Program Version
Cargo Data
C/F Mode
Date Time
Misc. Functions
Menu
To acknowledge an alarm,
press F4 key with alarm code in
display.
PTI (Pretrip) Test
Function Test
Defrost
Commands Menu
First function screen appears.

- Inspect Temp Log: Press F4 key to view next screen. Press F3
key to scroll through previous logs of sensors.
- Inspect Event Log: Press F3 key to scroll through previous
event logs.
- Set Log Time: Press F3 key to scroll through log interval list.
Press and hold F4 key until cursor stops flashing.
- Activate Trip Start: Press F4 key to enter trip start marker.
- Inspect PTI Log: Press F3 key through test result screens.
Datalogger
Submenu
Zero Current
Contrast
Container ID
In-Range
Configuration
Menu
Current function setting

appears in display.
Press F4 key to change a
setting.
Press F2 key, A key
(password), F4 key and EXIT key.
Type a new value; or press F3
key to toggle value to desired
setting.
Press and hold F4 key until
cursor stops flashing.
Configuration
Submenu
First Component Test appears

in display.
Press F2 or F3 key to scroll to
the desired component:
- Condenser Fan
- R-134a Compressor
- R-23 Compressor
- Capacity 100%
- Evaporator Fans
- Heat
- Zero Current
Press F4 key to start and stop
test (toggle component display
between ON and OFF).
More than one component can
be turned ON at a time to perform
a functional test of the unit.
Manual Function
Test Submenu
Press F4 key to start a:

- Manual Defrost.
- Function Test
- PTI (Pretrip) Test
To Activate a Command
Note: All screens that display on the controller

are determined by the Unit Configuration
setting. All screens are NOT present on all units.
Current function setting appears in display.

Press F3 key to scroll to desired function.
Press F4 key to change a setting.
- Date Time: Type the new setting.
- C/F Mode: Press F2 key to toggle setting.
- Cargo Data: Press F3 key to scroll to desired function.
Press F4 key. Type new setting.
- Program Version: Displays current setting only.
- Run Time: Press F3 key to scroll to desired function.
- Press and hold F4 key until cursor stops flashing.
Misc Functions
Submenu
Current Phase 3
Current Phase 2
Zero Current
Current Phase 1
Press F2 key to view the next

alarm code.
Clear alarm code by correcting
problem and acknowledging the
alarm.
Frequency
Voltage 3
Voltage 1
Voltage 2
View and write down all alarm

codes.
Alarms Menu
Voltage Average
Battery Voltage
R-23 Compressor Discharge Temp
High Pressure Temp
Ambient Temp
Defrost (Evap Coil) Temp
Return Air Temp
Supply Air Temp
Data Menu
Press SETPOINT key.

Press F4 key.
Type the new setpoint.
Entering a New Setpoint
Standard Display
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RMM STATE
DATALOGGER
CONFIGURATION
MISC FUNCTIONS
COMMANDS
ALARMS
DATA
MAIN MENU
Display shows
current status:
Offline
Zombie
On-line
RMM Status
Inspect PTI Log
Set Log Time
Inspect Event Log
Inspect Temp Log
Datalogger Menu
Run Time
Program Version
Cargo Data
C/F Mode
Date Time
Misc. Functions
Menu
To acknowledge an alarm,
press F4 key with alarm code in
display.
PTI (Pretrip) Test
Function Test
Defrost
Commands Menu
Current function setting

appears in display.
Press F4 key to change a
setting.
Press F2 key, A key
(password), F4 key and EXIT key.
Type a new value; or press F3
key to toggle value to desired
setting.
Configuration
Submenu
First Component Test appears

in display.
Press F2 or F3 key to scroll to
the desired component:
- Condenser Fan
- R-134a Compressor
- R-23 Compressor
- Capacity 100%
- Evaporator Fans
- Heat
- Zero Current
Press F4 key to start and stop
test (toggle component display
between ON and OFF).
More than one component can
be turned ON at a time to perform
a functional test of the unit.
Manual Function
Test Submenu
Press F4 key to start a:

- Manual Defrost.
- Function Test
- PTI (Pretrip) Test
To Activate a Command
Press F4 key.
Type the new setpoint.
Enter a Temperature or
Humidity Setpoint
Note: All screens that display on the controller

are determined by the Unit Configuration
setting. All screens are NOT present on all units.
First function screen appears.

- Inspect Temp Log: Press F4 key to view next screen. Press F3
key to scroll through previous logs of sensors.
- Inspect Event Log: Press F3 key to scroll through previous
event logs.
- Set Log Time: Press F3 key to scroll through log interval list.
- Activate Trip Start: Press F4 key to enter trip start marker.
- Inspect PTI Log: Press F3 key through test result screens.
Datalogger
Submenu
Zero Current
Contrast
Container ID
In-Range
Configuration
Menu
Current function setting appears in display.

Press F3 key to scroll to desired function.
Press F4 key to change a setting.
- Date Time: Type the new setting.
- C/F Mode: Press F2 key to toggle setting.
- Cargo Data: Press F3 key to scroll to desired function.
- Program Version: Displays current setting only.
- Run Time: Press F3 key to scroll to desired function.
- Press and hold F4 key until cursor stops flashing.
Misc Functions
Submenu
Current Phase 3
Current Phase 2
Zero Current
Current Phase 1
Press F2 key to view the next

alarm code.
Clear alarm code by correcting
problem and acknowledging the
alarm.
Frequency
Voltage 3
Voltage 1
Voltage 2
Voltage Average
Battery Voltage
R-23 Compressor Discharge Temp
High Pressure Temp
Ambient Temp
Defrost (Evap Coil) Temp
Return Air Temp
Supply Air Temp
Data Menu
Setpoint Temperature
Setpoint Menu
View and write down all alarm

codes.
Alarms Menu
Standard Display
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Copyright 1999 Thermo King Corp., Minneapolis, MN, USA.

The maintenance information in this manual covers unit models:

Diagnosing Thermo King Container Refrigeration Systems

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Training Guide

Evacuation Station Operation and Field Application

CRR DF Model Features

1. ALWAYS WEAR GOGGLES OR SAFETY

When removing any refrigerant from a unit, use a

2. Never close the compressor discharge valve

EYES: For contact with liquid, immediately

SKIN: Flush area with large amounts of

INHALATION: Move victim to fresh air and

7. Be sure all mounting bolts are tight and are the

Do not allow refrigerant oil to contact your

Do not allow prolonged or repeated contact

To prevent irritation, you should wash

EYES: Immediately flush eyes with large

SKIN: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash

INHALATION: Move victim to fresh air and

INGESTION: Do not induce vomiting.

5. Treat all wires and connections as high

General Safety Precautions for

4. Avoid contacting the electronic components

Welding of Units or Containers

Serial Number Locations

Compressor: Nameplate on front of the

Unit Nameplate Location

Figure 1: Unit Nameplate and Decal Locations

Inspect/Service These Items

Perform a controller Pretrip Inspection (PTI) check.

Visually check condenser fan and evaporator fan rotation.

Visually inspect electrical contacts for damage or loose connections.

Visually inspect wire harnesses for damaged wires or connections.

Download the datalogger and check data for correct logging.

Check operation of protection shutdown circuits.

Check compressor efficiency and pump down R-134a refrigeration system

Visually inspect unit for damaged, loose or broken parts.

Tighten unit, compressor and fan motor mounting bolts.

Check operation of vacuum valve.

380V, 3 Phase, 50 Hz Power

Net Cooling Capacity

Net Cooling Capacity

System Net Defrost Heating Capacity

380V, 3 Phase, 50 Hz Power

460V, 3 Phase, 60 Hz Power

380V, 3 Phase, 50 Hz Power

**22 pitch fan blades.

R-134a Refrigeration System

D3DST-075E-TFD, Semi-hermetic Reciprocating with

3.5 Kg (7.7 lb) R-134a

Compressor Oil Capacity

4.6 liter (4.86 qt)*

Compressor Oil Type

Polyol Ester Based Type (required), TK Part No.

Typical System Pressures at 37.8 C (100 F) Ambient

1500 to 1800 kPa, 15.0 to 18.0 bar, 218 to 261 psig

60 to 90 kPa, 0.60 to 0.90 bar, 9 to 13 psig

1380 to 1500 kPa, 13.8 to 15.0 bar, 200 to 218 psig