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Dataline Data Retrieval: Operating Instructions

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Dataline Data Retrieval: Operating Instructions

This document provides operating instructions for Carrier Transicold's DataLINE data retrieval software. It describes the DataCORDER device, which records data from refrigerated transport containers, and the DataLINE interface for extracting and viewing recorded data. The document outlines the various screens and functions in the DataLINE program for interrogating containers, viewing data, generating reports, and configuring settings. It also briefly describes some optional hardware for container monitoring.

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Carrier

Transicold
Container
Refrigeration

DataLINE
Data Retrieval

Operating
Instructions

62-10629 Rev A
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

DataLINE
Data Retrieval

Carrier Transicold. A member of the United Technologies Corporation family. Stock symbol UTX.
Carrier Transicold Divsion, Carrier Corporation, P.O. Box 4805, Syracuse, N.Y. 13221 U. S. A.
ã 2002 CarrierCorporation D Printed in U. S. A. 0202
TABLE OF CONTENTS

PARAGRAPH NUMBER Page


DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
1.1 HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
1.2 DATACORDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
1.2.1 Micro-Link 2 Controller/DataCORDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1.2.2 Micro-Link 2i Controller/DataCORDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
1.2.3 DataCORDER Capabilities (Micro-Link 2 and Micro-Link 2i only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
1.3 DATACORDER INTERFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
1.3.1 Data Extraction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
1.3.2 Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
1.4 USDA RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
SYSTEM SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2.1 HARDWARE PLATFORMS SUPPORTED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2.2 INTERROGATION CABLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
DataLINE PROGRAM INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
3.1 OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
3.1.1 DataLINE Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
3.1.2 Hardware and Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
3.2 START--UP PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
3.3 LAUNCH PAD SCREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
3.4 PROGRAM OPTIONS SCREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
3.5 INTERROGATOR SCREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
3.5.1 Enter File Comment Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
3.5.2 Interrogation Results Summary Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
3.6 VIEW DATA SCREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
3.6.1 Generate Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
3.6.1.1 Create Custom Report Template . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
3.6.1.2 Generate Custom Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
3.6.2 Page Setup Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
3.7 PRINT PREVIEW SCREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
3.8 DATAREADER FILE UTILITY SCREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
3.8.1 File Download Results Download Summary Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
3.9 Container Configuration Utility Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
3.9.1 DataSet Editor Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
3.10 System Tools Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
3.11 DataCorder Configuration Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21
3.12 Controller Configuration Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23
3.13 Controller Parameters Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
3.14 ISO Trip Header Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25
3.15 Probe Calibration Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25
3.16 Data Manager Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28
3.17 View File Details Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29
3.18 Specify Search Criteria Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30
3.19 Specify Sorting Criteria Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31
3.20 Monitor Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31

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3.21 Log Monitor Data Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32
3.22 Override Variable Value Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33
OPTIONAL HARDWARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
4.1 DATAREADER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
4.2 OPERATOR INTERFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
4.3 MENU INTERFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
4.3.1 Transfer Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
4.3.2 File Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
4.3.3 DataSet Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
4.3.4 Set Date/Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
4.3.5 Power Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
4.3.6 Micro-Link 1/2/2i . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
FIGURE NUMBER Page
Figure 1-1. Micro-Link 2 Controller and DataCORDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Figure 1-2. Micro-Link 2i Controller/DataCORDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Figure 2-1. Communication Cable Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Figure 4-1. Hand Held DataReader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Figure 4-2. DataReader Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Figure 4-3. File Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Figure 4-4. ML2 Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Figure 4-5. Extract Data Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Figure 4-6. Command Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Figure 4-7. Configure Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Figure 4-8. Display Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

LIST OF TABLES

TABLE NUMBER Page


Table 1-1. DataLINE Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Table 1-2. Temperature Controller Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Table 1-3. DataCORDER Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Table 1-4. Controlled Atmosphere (CA) Events Recorded in the DataCORDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

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SECTION 1
DESCRIPTION

1.1 HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE


This manual contains information on the Carrier Transicold DataLINE Program and its interface with the
DataCORDER. DataLINE Software is used to retrieve data stored in the Micro-Link 2/2i Controller and
DataCORDER.
Data retrieval can be accomplished with one of the following devices:
1. Stand-alone Windows 95, 98, 2000 or NT (4.0 or higher) personal computer (PC) with appropriate cable and soft-
ware
2. Carrier DataReader hand held retriever (see Section 4)
The retrieved data can then be printed from a PC in various report formats. From the DataReader, it can be transferred
to a PC for storage on a floppy or hard disk.
The DataLINE software for a portable computer is supplied on a CD and on 3.5 inch floppy disks (refer to Table 1-1).
This software allows data extraction, display of the data, report generation, probe calibration, file management and
printing.
Table 1-1. DataLINE Software

PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION APPLICATION


07-00406-00 DataLINE Software on C. D. and 3.5′′ DS/HD * PC/Windows
*Package includes Carrier manual number 62--10628, DataLINE Data Retrieval Installation Guide.
Updates to the DataLINE software, which are called Service Packs, will be posted on the Carrier Transicold web site
(www.container.carrier.com.) as they become available. To protect software ownership, a Service Pack may only be
loaded on a PC that has the DataLINE software package installed. Dataline software service packs include all
information and updates implemented to that point (i.e. version 3 will include all version 3 changes as well as previous
updates for versions 1 and 2.) Online help is available
1.2 DATACORDER
The DataCORDER records and stores data. While this manual primarily addresses the interrogation of the
Micro-Link 2/2i DataCORDER (see Figure 1-1 and Figure 1-2), interrogation can also be done on units with the
Micro-Link 1 DataCORDER using the DataReader. Additional information on the DataCORDER may be found in
the unit Operation and Service manuals.

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1.2.1 Micro-Link 2 Controller/DataCORDER
The Carrier Transicold Micro-Link 2 Controller (see Figure 1-1) is a custom-designed, microprocessor-based control
system which is fitted with a separate DataCORDER module. The DataCORDER consists of:
1. Microprocessor
2. Program memory
3. Data memory
4. Real time clock (RTC)
5. Six thermistor inputs (2 Air Temperature and 4 Cargo Temperature)
6. Two voltage inputs
7. Four status LED’s
8. Two communication ports (serial)
9. Power supply (optional battery pack)

CONTROLLER

DataCORDER

Figure 1-1. Micro-Link 2 Controller and DataCORDER

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1.2.2 Micro-Link 2i Controller/DataCORDER
The Micro-Link 2i Controller is an integrated Controller and DataCORDER assembly, but is otherwise identical to
the Micro-Link 2 Controller. Scroll compressor units are also fitted with a controller Expansion Module located next
to the Controller/DataCORDER.

CONTROLLER/DataCORDER

EXPANSION MODULE
(Scroll Compressor Units Only)

Figure 1-2. Micro-Link 2i Controller/DataCORDER

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1.2.3 DataCORDER Capabilities (Micro-Link 2 and Micro-Link 2i only)
The Carrier DataCORDER is a flexible recording device with the following capabilities:
a. Sensors
Up to six thermistor temperature probes can be connected directly to the DataCORDER.
These probes are referred to as:
1. Supply
2. Return
3. USDA 1
4. USDA 2
5. USDA 3
6. Cargo Probe
On separate DataCORDER modules (Micro-Link 2 only) there are also two 0-5vdc inputs available for future
expansion. In addition to these inputs, eight sensors connected to the refrigeration or controlled atmosphere
controllers can be recorded.
This list of sensors includes:
1. Humidity Sensor
2. Controlled Atmosphere Gas Sensors
3. Temperature Controller Probes (including: supply, return, and defrost temperatures)
4. Controller Pressure Sensors
5. Current Sensors
6. Line Voltage Sensor
7. Frequency
NOTE
The supply and return sensors (SRS and RRS) used by the DataCORDER are not the same supply and return
sensors (STS and RTS) used by the Controller.

b. Log Interval
Micro-Link DataCORDER’s log data on 60 minute intervals from time of trip start. Micro-Link 2/2i DataCORDER
sensors can be recorded at intervals of 15, 30, 60 (default), or 120 minutes. Data is logged on the exact interval, using a
precise real time clock (RTC). All clocks are set to Greenwich Mean Time at the factory and all recording is done on
the exact interval (at 12:00 for example, rather than 12:03).
NOTE
Unless specified by your customer to set the DataCORDER clocks for another time zone, the clocks should
NOT be adjusted.

c. Sensor Recording Format


Sensors can be recorded in a wide variety of formats. A one byte temperature format can be used for compact data
storage. A two byte format can be used for high resolution over the entire temperature range.
1. One byte format (default):
2. Two byte format: 0 .010°C steps for entire range
d. Sampling Type
1. Averaged (default): shows average of data from every minute over the logging interval.
2. Snapshot: shows snapshot of data at the log interval.
3. USDA: shows snapshot of data at a 60 minute log interval.

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1.3 DATACORDER INTERFACE
The DataCORDER is capable of performing the following functions initiated by the DataLINE Program
1.3.1 Data Extraction
a. Daily Header Data
Recorded days are presented in the following format:
1. Day 1 date (month, day, year), sensor data, events, ...
2. Day 2 date (month, day, year), sensor data, events, ...
b. Sensor Data
Sensor data will be read based on either standard or generic configuration. Refer to separately bound manuals covering
the CTD Refrigeration Unit for further explanation of standard and generic configurations.
1.3.2 Events
Events will be transmitted to the DataCORDER as specified in Table 1-2, Table 1-3 and Table 1-4. The
DataCORDER compacts the events, disposing of repetitive events to save memory space. All events have a time and
date stamp.
Table 1-2. Temperature Controller Events
Event When Event Occurs Data Sent Limits

Set Point Changed Whenever the temperature New set point; method Last 1 per hour, last 6 per
set point changes used to change it day.
Whenever a defrost cycle Source of initiation (key-
Defrost Initiated is initiated and when the pad, communications, tim- First 1 per hour, first 10
system is in defrost mode er, or active from previous per day.
at midnight day)
Defrost Terminated Whenever a defrost cycle Source of termination Last 1 per hour, last 10 per
is terminated (normal, timer, or HTT) day
Source of initiation (key-
Pre-Trip Initiated Whenever Pre-Trip starts pad, communications, or First 1 per hour, first 4 per
or is active at midnight active from previous day) day.

Pre-Trip Terminated Whenever Pre-Trip com- Pass/Fail data for each test Last 1 per hour, last 4 per
pletes. run since last power up day.
Whenever dehumidifica- Set point, humidity read-
Dehumidification tion is initiated, or is ac- ing type (active at mid- First 1 per hour, first 10
Initiated tive at midnight night or normal) per day.
Dehumidification Whenever dehumidifica- Set point, humidity read- Last 1 per hour, last 10 per
Terminated tion ends ing day
Whenever humidification Set point, humidity read-
Humidification Initiated is initiated, or is active at ing, method used to cause First 1 per hour, first 10
midnight or “htESt” is run it per day.
Humidification Whenever humidification Set point, humidity read- Last 1 per hour, last 10 per
Terminated ends ing day
Humidity Set Point Whenever humidity set New set point, method N/A
Change point changes used to change it
Case 1: 1 per hour which
Case 1: Whenever an Case 1: Alarms active dur- is a combination of all
alarm changes state ing this hour alarm events in that hour
Controller Alarms Case 2: At the end of any
hour where an alarm active Case 2: Currently active Case 2: 1 per hour
during that hour is inactive alarms
at the end of the hour
Controller Software Any change in the Con- New software version Last 1 per day.
Upgrade troller software revision.
Container ID Change Any time the container ID New ID Last 1 per day
is changed

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Table 1-2. Temperature Controller Events -- Continued
Event When Event Occurs Data Sent Limits

Trip Start Any time trip start is en- NA NA


tered
USDA Trip Comment When entered with Up to 80 bytes of custom- Last 1 per day
interrogation device er comment data
Any time a Pre-Trip test is Pass/Fail for each sub-test,
Enhanced Pre-Trip completed and Controller and appropriate data points Unlimited
Termination is configured to send indi- for each test
vidual test data
Economy Mode Initiated Any time economy mode NA NA
is initiated
Economy Mode Any time economy mode NA NA
Terminated is terminated.
ISO Trip Comment Whenever entered Data entered by user Last 1 per hour, last 1 per
Entered day
Evaporator fan speed,
Bulb Mode Initiated Any time bulb mode starts DTT opening temperature, NA
dehumidification set point
Bulb Mode Terminated Any time bulb mode ends NA NA
Controller Configuration Whenever changed by user Configuration information Last 1 per hour, last 1 per
Change day
Operating Mode Change Whenever unit changes New operating mode Last 2 per hour, last 18 per
mode day
Power Management
Start Whenever power manage- Power management mode Last 4 per hour, last 24 per
(Reciprocating Only) ment starts day
Power Management
Terminated Whenever power manage- Method used to end power Last 4 per hour, last 24 per
(Reciprocating Only) ment ends management day
Air Slide Position Whenever Makeup Vent Source of change com- Last 1 per hour, last 6 per
Change Slide Position is changed mand day
Phase Switching Whenever Phase Sequence Phase switched to correct/ Last 6 per hour, last 24 per
(Scroll Only) is checked incorrect day
Table 1-3. DataCORDER Events
Event When Event Occurs Data Stored Limits
Case 1: 1 per hour which
Case 1: Whenever an Case 1: Alarms active is a combination of all
alarm changes state during this hour events in that hour
DataCORDER Alarm Ac- Case 2: At the end of any
tivity hour where an alarm ac- Case 2: Currently active Case 2: 1 per hour
tive during that hour is in- alarms
active at the end of the
hour
Power Down Loss of main power with NA NA
(Battery Present) battery pack present
Power On Restoration of AC power NA NA
(Battery Present) with battery pack present
Power Down Loss of AC power with no NA NA
(Battery Not Present) battery pack present

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Table 1-3. DataCORDER Events -- Continued

Event When Event Occurs Data Stored Limits


Restoration of AC power
Power ON with no battery pack pres- NA NA
(Battery Not Present) ent
Data Retrieval Extraction of data from NA NA
the DataCORDER
Real Time Clock Change User modifies the real New Date and Time; Old NA
time clock (RTC) Date and Time
Real Time Clock (RTC)
RTC Battery Replaced battery internal to Data- NA Last 1 per hour, last 1 per
CORDER is replaced day
DataCORDER attempted
DC Communications to communicate with NA NA
Failure Controller, but received
no response
DataCORDER was able to
DC Communications establish communications NA NA
Regained with Controller, after a
failed attempt.
Probe Calibration When Calibration offset NA Last 6 per hour, last 1 per
values are entered day
Cause: 1. Due to corrup-
Daily Record Header Anytime the Daily Record tion, 2. Due to mismatch First one per hour, First
Recreated Header is recreated with configuration header. one per day
DataCORDER When configuration Head- Configuration Header First one per hour, First
Information er is repaired repaired one per day

Table 1-4. Controlled Atmosphere (CA) Events Recorded in the DataCORDER

Event When Event Occurs Data Limits


When communication
CA Communications with the CA controller is NA First 1 per hour, first
Failure lost 24per day
When communication
CA Communications with the CA controller is NA Last 1 per hour, last
Recovery regained 24per day

CA Set Point Change Whenever the O2 or CO2 O2 set point, CO2 set point Last 1 per hour, last 6
set point is changed per day
CA Alarm Reset Whenever the CA alarm Last 2 per hour, last
list is reset 10 per day
Case 1: 1 per hour
Case 1: Whenever an Case 1: Alarms active during this which is a combina-
alarm changes state hour tion of all events in
that hour
CA Alarm Activity Case 2: At the end of any
hour where an alarm ac-
tive during that hour is Case 2: Currently active alarms Case 2: 1 per hour
inactive at the end of the
hour.
Whenever CA Pre-Trip is
CA Pre-Trip Initiated initiated, or is active at Source (keypad, communica- First 1 per hour, first
midnight tions, or active at midnight) 4 per day
CA Pre-Trip Whenever CA Pre-Trip is Test data for all CA Pre-Trip tests Last 1 per hour, first 4
Terminated completed run since the last power on. per day

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Table 1-4. Controlled Atmosphere (CA) Events Recorded in the DataCORDER -- Continued
Event When Event Occurs Data Limits
New calibration value; Result
CA O2 Air Calibration Whenever O2 Air Cal- (pass, fail, or low) Source (key- Last 2 per hour, last
ibration is completed pad, communications, or timer) 10 per day
New calibration value; Result
CA O2 Gas Calibration Whenever O2 Gas Cal- (pass or fail) Source (keypad, Last 2 per hour, last
ibration is completed communications, or timer) 10 per day
New calibration value; Result
CA CO2 Zero Calibra- Whenever CO2 Zero Cal- (pass or fail, no gas) Source (key- Last 2 per hour, last
tion ibration is completed pad, communications, or timer) 10 per day
Whenever the Tempera-
CA Lockout Initiated ture Controller initiates a Type: normal, or active at mid- First 1 per hour
lockout of CA operation night
Whenever the Tempera-
CA Lockout ture Controller enables NA Last 1 per hour.
Terminate CA operation.
CA Configuration Any time the CA unit Configuration variables Last 2 per hour, last
Changed configuration changes 10 per day
N2 purity values for last low, me-
Any time a nitrogen test dium, and high flow tests, and Last 2 per hour, last
CA Nitrogen Test flags to indicate whether low,
is completed 10 per day
medium and high values are in
range
Any time ‘‘service the fil- Filter hours expired; filter hours
ter’’ hours or compressor reset; compressor hours expired;
hours expires or is reset, compressor hours reset; O sen-
CA Service Activity or the O2 sensor’s life is 2 First 1 per hour
sor life low; O2 sensor expired;
detected to be low, or the filter, compressor, and total run
O2 sensor is detected re- hours
placed
CA Software Upgrade Any time the CA soft- New software version Last 1 per day
ware revision changes
Any time the CA Con-
CA Controller Changed troller serial number New serial number Last 1 per day
changes
CA Door Locked Any time the CA door is NA Last 1 per hour
locked by the Controller
Any time the CA door is
CA Door Unlocked unlocked by the Control- NA Last 1 per hour
ler
CA Vent Mode Initiated Any time CA vent mode NA Last 1 per hour
is initiated
CA Vent Mode Any time CA vent mode NA Last 1 per hour
Terminated is terminated
When 24 volts is applied
CA 24 Volt or removed from CA con- Status (On or OFf) First 4 per hour, First
troller 20 per day
Monitor Mode Start/ Anytime Monitor Mode Status (On or OFf) First 4 per hour, First
Termination is started or terminated Source (Keypad, unknown) 20 per day

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1.4 USDA RECORDING
A special type of recording is provided for USDA cold treatment purposes. Cold treatment recording requires that
three remote temperature probes are placed in the cargo at various locations. Provision is made to connect these probes
to the DataCORDER via receptacles located at the rear left-hand side of the unit. Four (five, on some units) receptacles
are provided. Four (three-pin) receptacles are for the probes and one (five pin) receptacle is provided for the
Interrogator. All receptacles are sized to accept a Deutsch HD16-5-16S size plug with a tricam coupling locking
device. The DataCORDER inputs are designed to accept a two wire thermistor probe.
A label on the back panel of the unit shows which receptacle is used for each probe. The USDA #1, #2 and #3 probes
(and possibly the optional Cargo probe) are installed in these receptacles.
The DataCORDER records up to six probe temperatures (supply, return, USDA #1, #2, #3 and an optional cargo probe
#4), at the logging interval.
The standard DataCORDER report displays the supply and return air temperatures. The cold treatment report displays
USDA #1, #2, #3 and return air temperatures. Cold treatment recording is backed up by a battery so recording can
continue if AC power is lost.

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SECTION 2
SYSTEM SETUP
2.1 HARDWARE PLATFORMS SUPPORTED
The DataLINE Software will run on a variety of Windows based machines. We recommend the use of a desktop or
laptop machine with at least 30MB free disk space and a VGA monitor for displaying graphics, for most printing and
report generation functions.
2.2 INTERROGATION CABLES
Cable requirements differ between Micro-Link 2/2i and Micro-Link units. For cable connections see Figure 2-1.

DataReader

1 3
Micro-Link 2
5
9 volt

9 H. P.
PALMTOP

10
4

7
8 DataReader

Computer Device

1. DataReader 6. Software, DataLINE


2. Cable, Download 7. Battery Pack with Charger
3. Cable, Adapter 8. Cable, Battery
4. Cable, Upload 9. Cable Assembly
5. Battery, Alkaline -- 9 Volt 10. Adapter

Figure 2-1. Communication Cable Connections

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SECTION 3
DataLINE PROGRAM INSTRUCTIONS

3.1 OVERVIEW
The information contained in this section provides details about the Carrier Transicold DataLINE application and its
interface with the DataCorder. The DataLINE software is used to interrogate DataCorders and download the data from
the DataCorders by utilizing the functionality of the Interrogator utility. The software also is used to provide full
reporting capabilities, including customized report generation, for the interrogated data through the ViewData utility.
The software is also used to download raw files from the DataReader and convert them into the DCX format. In
addition, the capability to create, modify, copy, and delete Container Configurations from the DataReader and the PC
is also provided by the DataLine software.
DataLine is used to modify Controller information, update DataCorder clock, start a new trip, inactivate alarm #88,
modify Controller and DataCorder configuration, modify Controller parameters and modify ISO trip headers by
utilizing the functionality of the System Tools utility. The DataLine software provides the ability to calibrate USDA
and Cargo probes through the Probe Calibration utility.
DataLine is used to store selected header information about the files downloaded from the refrigeration unit in a
database, and view detailed file information about the files in the database through the Data Manager utility. The
DataLine software is also used to monitor the status of the refrigeration unit’s analog inputs/outputs and discrete
inputs/outputs for diagnostic purposes through the Monitor utility.
3.1.1 DataLINE Help
The user should access the DataLINE Help utility that is included with the DataLINE application to obtain a more
in--depth understanding of the DataLINE application and its features. The Help utility provides the user with detailed
directions for using the DataLINE application.
3.1.2 Hardware and Software
Information on required hardware and software loading instructions is provided in Carrier Manual number 62--10628,
“DataLINE Data Retrieval Installation Guide. The guide is provided with each software package and may be ordered
from the Carrier Transicold Publications Department.
3.2 START--UP PROCEDURE
To start the DataLINE application, do the following:
1. Click on the “Start” button.
2. Highlight “Programs”.
3. Highlight “DataLINE”.
4. Click on “Launch Pad”. (“ViewData” may be selected to generate reports using data files that have previously been
stored in the PC.)
3.3 LAUNCH PAD SCREEN
This paragraph describes the features available on the Launch Pad screen. The Application Launch Pad is the user’s
entry point into the DataLINE program. The Launch Pad provides the user with a central launching mechanism in
order to launch the utilities built into the DataLINE program.
The following Launch Pad screen is displayed when the DataLINE application is started.

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INTERROGATOR

SYSTEM TOOLS

MONITOR
PROBE CALIBRATION
DOWNLOAD FILES

DATA SET

VIEW DATA

DATA MANAGER

PROGRAM OPTIONS

DATALINE HELP
CONTENTS

EXIT DATALINE
ABOUT DATALINE

NOTE: Not all PROGRAM OPTIONS are available. When they become available future service pack upgrades can
be obtained free of charge at www.container.carrier.com
The user has the option to launch the following utilities from the Application Launch Pad by clicking on the
appropriate button for the utility.
1. Program Options -- Provides the user with a set of program settings, which can be changed to control the behavior
of the DataLINE application.
2. Interrogator -- Provides the user with the capability to download recorded data from the DataCorder portion of the
container refrigeration unit.
3. ViewData -- Provides the user with the capability to generate and print reports using interrogated data (DCX files).
4. DataReader File Utility -- Provides the user with the capability to download raw files from the DataReader.
5. DataSet -- Provides the user with the capability to create/modify/copy/delete refrigeration unit configurations from
PC and the DataReader.
6. System Tools – Provides the user with the capability to modify Controller information, update the DataCorder
clock, start a new trip, and inactivate alarm #88. The software provides the capabilities to view/modify the Data-
Corder and Controller configuration, modify Controller parameters and modify the ISO trip header.
7. Probe Calibration -- Provides the user with the capability to calibrate USDA and Cargo probes on the DataCorder
portion of the refrigeration unit.
8. Monitor -- Provides the user with an interface to monitor the status of the refrigeration unit’s analog inputs/outputs
and discrete inputs/outputs for diagnostic purposes.
9. Data Manager – Provides the user with the capability to store selected header information about the files down-
loaded from the refrigeration into the Data Manager database.
3.4 PROGRAM OPTIONS SCREEN
This paragraph describes the features of the Program Options screen. DataLINE provides the user with a set of features
(program settings) for use in controlling the behavior of the application. The user can select the COM port, the working
directory, report directory, temperature units, and the desired date format to use throughout the program from this
screen.
The following Program Options screen is displayed when the user clicks on the Program Options button in the
Miscellaneous Group Box on the Launch Pad.

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Program options should have been set to your requirements during installation. However, the user can implement
changes to the following settings.
S Select COM port -- Provides the user with capability to select the desired COM port on the user’s PC for use in
communicating with the refrigeration unit (or DataReader).
NOTE
If the Interrogator does not connect using COM1, try changing the setting to COM2. Users may also need to
change the physical connection at the back of the PC.

S Select Working Directory -- Provides the user with the capability to specify the directory to which all downloaded
interrogation data will be stored. The user can manually change the directory by entering the directory path in the list
box. Users can also change the directory by clicking on the ”Browse” button in the Working Directory Group Box.
The Select Directory screen is displayed and users can specify the path of the directory where the application should
store the data. The default directory is <DataLine Install Path>\Datafile. The user cannot download data to any re-
movable storage medium (e.g. floppy disks). The working directory should be a local drive on the user’s PC or a
network drive mapped to the user’s PC. The application does not automatically move data stored from the previous
working directory into the newly specified working directory. The user must manually move the previously stored
data to the new directory via the PC’s file system.
S Select Report Directory -- Provides the user with the capability to specify the directory to which all reports will be
stored. The user can manually change the directory by entering the directory path in the list box. Users can also
change the directory by clicking on the ”Browse” button in the Report Directory Group Box. The Select Directory
screen is displayed and users can specify the path of the directory where the application should store the data. The
default directory is<DataLine Install Path>\Reports. The user cannot download data to a removable storage me-
dium (e.g. floppy disks). The report directory should be a local drive on the user’s PC or a network drive mapped to
the user’s PC. The application does not automatically move data stored from the previous report directory into the
newly specified report directory. The user must manually move the previously stored data to the new directory via
the PC’s file system.
S Select Temperature Units -- Provides the user with the capability to specify the temperature units in which the
temperature data appears on the application screen. The application uses this setting to convert temperature data to
the proper temperature units and display it on the screen as well as in reports. The setting also effects the display of
pressure values in the Monitor utility.
S Select Date Format -- Provides the user with the capability to specify the format in which the date appears on the
application screen. The application uses this setting to only control the appearance of the DataLINE screens.
The user can change settings at any time and the application remembers the settings from one execution of the program
to the next.
Any changes made to the settings are reflected in the Interrogator screen within 30 seconds of the user saving the
change.
Any changes made to the settings are reflected in the System Tools screen within 60 seconds and the Probe Calibration
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3.5 INTERROGATOR SCREEN
This paragraph describes the features available on the Interrogator screen. DataLINE provides the user with an
interface to extract data from the DataCorder portion of the container refrigeration unit through the Interrogator utility.
A set of features contained in the Interrogator utility allows the user to successfully download the recorded data and
save the data into DCX files on the PC.
The following Interrogator screen is displayed when the user clicks on the Interrogator button in the Container Group
Box on the Launch Pad.

The DataLINE application refreshes the screen in one of the three following ways.
1. AutoRefresh -- Every 30 seconds the interrogator screen automatically updates all data in the Recorder and Con-
troller Group Boxes.
2. Refresh Button -- Provides the user with the capability to manually trigger refreshing of the interrogator screen.
3. F9 -- Provides the user with shortcut for manually triggering the refresh operation.
The Interrogator provides the user with the ability to perform the interrogation of the DataCorder using one of the
following methods.
1. By Date -- Allows the user to extract data between user specified dates.
2. By Trip -- Allows the user to extract data for the user--selected trip.
3. Last 30 Days -- Allows the user to extract the last 30 days of data from the DataCorder.
4. All Data -- Allows the user to extract all available records from the DataCorder.
The user has the capability to launch the ViewData utility from the Interrogator screen (if successful connection is
complete) by checking the box marked ”View Data After Interrogation” before starting interrogation.
Before starting interrogation, the user must ensure that a successful connection is established with the DataCorder. The
user can determine status of connection as follows.
S If the connection is established only with the DataCorder, data is displayed in the fields in the Recorder Group Box.
S If the connection is established with both the Controller and the DataCorder, data is displayed in both the Controller
Group Box and the Recorder Group Box.
S If the connection is not established with the DataCorder, all data in the fields in the Recorder Group Box will be
displayed as ”X’s.” If the connection is not established, the Interrogator Group Box is disabled and the user is unable
to interrogate.
S If the connection is not established with the Controller, all data in the fields in the Controller Group Box will be
displayed as ”X’s.” Interrogation of the DataCorder can still proceed without a connection to the Controller.
If at any time during the display of the Interrogator screen the connection is not established or is lost, the user is alerted
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After selecting the interrogation method and ensuring a successful connection has been made with the DataCorder,
click on the “Start” button to begin interrogation.
Once interrogation has started and the data is being downloaded from the DataCorder to the file in the working
directory, a progress bar displays the progress of the data download.
The user has the capability to stop interrogation at any time during the download of data from the DataCorder.
To suspend interrogation, click on the ”Stop Interrogation” button.
3.5.1 Enter File Comment Screen
After the user has clicked the “Start” button to start downloading, the user is prompted to enter an interrogation file
comment. The file comment is stored in the DCX file along with the interrogated data and is included in the reports
generated using the ViewData utility.
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3.5.2 Interrogation Results Summary Screen
The DataLINE application automatically converts the data from the DataCorder to a DCX file after download. After
the download and conversion completes successfully, the ”Interrogation Results Summary” appears displaying the
following.
1. File name where data downloaded
2. Number of records attempted for download
3. Number of records successfully downloaded
4. Number of records successfully converted to a DCX file
5. Number of records not converted
The following screen is displayed when download completes successfully.

3.6 VIEW DATA SCREEN


This paragraph describes the features available on the ViewData screen.
The ViewData utility is used to generate reports that contain data downloaded from the DataCorder. The user can use
these reports to analyze DataCorder data stored in a DCX file. The generated reports are stored in a report directory.
The user also has the ability to define and generate customized reports.
The application provides the user with two methods by which to launch the ViewData utility:
1. From the Application Launch Pad by clicking on the ViewData Button in the Tools Group Box.
2. From the Interrogator screen (if successful connection is complete) by checking the box marked ”View Data After
Interrogation.”
3. From the Data Manager screen. The Data Manager application provides the user with two methods by which to
launch ViewData:
-- By selecting a row in the “List of Files” and clicking on the ViewData button.
-- Right--click anywhere on the selected row in the “List of Files” Group Box. A pop up menu appears with three
options, click on the “Launch ViewData”.

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The following ViewData screen is displayed when the user clicks on the ViewData button in the Tools Group Box on
the Launch Pad.

3.6.1 Generate Reports


This paragraph describes the features available to generate standard and custom reports.
The user can generate any of the following reports utilizing report templates defined by the application. A DCX file
must be open prior to generating any of the reports.
1. Custom/Standard Graph Report – will allow the user to view sensor data over a selected range of dates in a
graphical format.
2. Custom/Standard Sensor Report – will display the sensor data over a selected range of dates.
3. Custom/Standard Event Report – will display the event data over a selected range of dates.
4. Custom/Standard Alarm Summary Report – will display the Controller, DataCorder, and CA alarms over a
selected range of dates.
5. Standard Cold Treatment Summary Report – will display the activity of the USDA sensors with respect to their
operation within predefined temperature ranges.
6. Standard Controller Pretrips Report – will display the pretrip results over a selected range of dates.
7. Standard Raw Data Report – will display the event and sensor data over a selected range of dates. This report will
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To open a DCX file, choose the “Open” option from the File menu on the ViewData screen.
The following screen is displayed after a DCX file has been opened.

Select the type of report for generation from the Report menu, e.g. graph report, and click to launch the Create Report
screen.

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The following screen is displayed when the option to create a standard sensor report or a standard graph report is
chosen.

Select the sensors to be included in the report by highlighting on the sensor name. Only five sensors can be chosen for a
graph report.
The following screen is displayed when the user chooses to create any other type of a report than a standard sensor or a
standard graph report.

The ”Last Trip Start” Group Box is enabled only for Cold Treatment Summary Report.

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The user can select the date range criteria for all report types by deselecting the ”View All Data” checkbox. The user is
then allowed to select the start and end date. If the start date selected by the user is after the end date, the application
switches the dates.
After the user has generated a report, the following options are enabled. For a graph report, the Page Setup and Find
options are not available.
S Save Report As
S Close Report
S Print
S Print Preview
S Page Setup
S Find
Each report (with the exception of the standard graph report) displays a header that contains the following information.
S Report Title
S Container ID
S Report Date Range
S Interrogation Data
S Name and Version of DataLINE software used for extracting the DCX file
S Controller Software Version
S DataCorder Software Version
S Interrogation File Comment
S Calibration Values for USDA 1,2,3 and Cargo sensors
S Controller Serial Number
S Temperature Units
In addition to the above information, the Cold Treatment Summary also includes information for ”Cold Treatment
Initialization.”
The standard graph report contains no header.
All temperature units are chosen through the Program Options utility.
3.6.1.1 Create Custom Report Template
This paragraph describes the features available to create a custom report template.
To create a custom report template, select the “Define Custom Template” option from the Report menu on the
ViewData screen and select one of the following report types.
1. Graphical -- The graph report contains no header fields. The X--axis window size is defaulted to seven for graph
reports. The user can set the X--axis window size between 7 -- 60. The ”Include Controller Setpoint” checkbox
appears on the Custom Graph Report Template screen. The user can select from the list box the sensors to be in-
cluded in the report. Only five sensors can be in chosen for a graphical report.
2. Sensor -- The sensor report contains header fields as well as the ”Include Controller Setpoint” checkbox that ap-
pears on the Custom Graph Report Template screen. The user can select from the list box the sensors to be included
in the report.
3. Alarm -- The alarm report contains only header fields and the user can select from the list box the alarms to be
included in the report.
4. Event -- The event report contains only header fields and the user can select from the list box the events to be in-
cluded in the report.

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The following screen is displayed when the option to create a Custom Graph Report template is chosen.

The following screen is displayed when the option to create a Custom Sensor Report template is chosen.

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The following screen is displayed when the option to create a Custom Alarm Summary Report template is chosen.

The following screen is displayed when the option to create a Custom Event Report template is chosen.

The ”OK” button is disabled initially.


Enter a minimum of three characters (a maximum of 30 is allowed) in the ”Report Title” text box to enable the ”OK”
button.
The user should also select at least one sensor from the ”Select Sensor” list box (maximum of five sensors if ”Include
Controller Setpoint” is selected) by highlighting the sensors to be included.
Click ”OK” on the ”Custom Report Template ” screen to create the Custom Report template.
After a custom template is created, it is automatically stored for future use. The custom templates that have been
created can be accessed by selecting the “Custom” option from the Reports menu on the ViewData screen.
3.6.1.2 Generate Custom Report
This paragraph describes the features available to generate a custom report.

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The following screen is displayed when the “Custom” option is selected from the Reports menu on the ViewData
screen.

To display the Create Report screen, the user must select a custom template from the “Select Template” list box and
click “OK”.
3.6.2 Page Setup Screen
This paragraph describes the features for changing the appearance of a page through the Page Setup screen.
The following screen is displayed when the “Page Setup” option is chosen from File menu on the ViewData screen.

The default for all margins is 1.00 inches. The margin value can be changed by clicking on the up/down control or by
manually entering a margin value. The minimum value for the left and right margins is 0.25 inches and the maximum
value is 2.00 inches. The minimum value for the top and bottom margins is 0.75 inches and the maximum value is 2.00
inches.

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3.7 PRINT PREVIEW SCREEN
This paragraph describes the features for previewing a page through the Print Preview screen before beginning to
print.
The following screen is displayed when the “Print Preview” option is chosen from File menu on the ViewData screen.

To change the size of the previewed report, click on the zoom drop down list.
To select a page of the report for viewing, click on the “First Page”, “Previous Page”, “Next Page”, or “Last Page”
arrow buttons located at the top of the screen.
If the user clicks on the printer icon at the top of the screen, the Print Preview screen closes and the standard Windows
Print dialog box appears.
To begin printing, select the appropriate printer settings and click “OK”.

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3.8 DATAREADER FILE UTILITY SCREEN
This paragraph describes the features available on the DataReader File Utility screen. DataLine provides the user with
an interface to download or erase raw files from the DataReader through the DataReader File utility. The utility
provides the user with the capability to successfully download the raw files and convert the downloaded files into a
DCX file format. The utility automatically saves the downloaded files to the PC after the download process
successfully completes. The user can choose to erase all the files from the DataReader.
The following DataReader File Utility screen is displayed when the user clicks on the DataReader Download button in
the DataReader Group Box on the Launch Pad.

To connect to the DataReader:


1. Connect the DataReader to the PC using Upload Cable P/N 22--01743--00.
2. Turn the DataReader “ON”, and use the down arrow to scroll to “Transfer Data”.
3. Press the “Enter” button on the DataReader.
4. In the “DataReader File Utility” screen, click on the “Connect” button to connect to the DataReader. The status of
the connection can be determined as follows:
S If the connection to the DataReader is successful, the list of raw files available on the DataReader is displayed in the
list box. For each file, the following information is displayed:
--File Index – Displays the order in which the files are retrieved from the DataReader.
--Controller Type (ML1, ML2, ML2i, ML2i--cs)
--Container ID at the time of interrogation
--Date of interrogation
--Size of the raw file in bytes
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The following screen is displayed upon successful connection with the DataReader.

Select one or more files from the list box, and click on the “Download Files” button to start downloading.
Once downloading has started and the files are being downloaded from the DataReader in to the working directory, a
progress bar displays the progress of the file download.
The user has the capability to cancel downloading at any time during the download of files from the DataReader.
To cancel downloading, click on the ”Cancel” button.
F9 -- Provides the user with a shortcut for manually triggering the refresh operation.
3.8.1 File Download Results Download Summary Screen
The DataLine application automatically converts the raw file from the DataReader to a DCX file after download. After
the download and conversion completes successfully, the ”DataReader File Results Summary” appears displaying the
following.
S # (File Index) -- Displays the order in which the files are retrieved from the DataReader.
S File Name -- Displays the name of the downloaded file.
S Download -- Displays the status of the download process as “Success” or “Failure” or “Not Attempted”.
S Conversion -- -- Displays the status of the conversion process as “Success” or “Failure” or “Not Attempted”. For
each file successfully downloaded and converted, the resulting DCX file name is displayed. For each file success-
fully downloaded, but not converted, the resulting raw file name is displayed.
The following screen is displayed when download completes successfully.

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3.9 Container Configuration Utility Screen
This section describes the features available on the Container Configuration Utility screen. DataLine provides the user
with an interface to create and store new configurations in the PC through the Container Configuration Utility. The
utility also provides the user with the capability to copy and delete container configurations between DataReader and
the PC.
The following Container Configuration Utility screen is displayed when the user clicks on the DataReader DataSet
button in the DataReader Group Box on the Launch Pad.

To connect to the DataReader:


1. Connect the DataReader to the PC using Upload Cable P/N 22--01743--00.
2. Turn the DataReader “ON”, and use the down arrow to scroll to “Transfer Data”.
3. Press the “Enter” button on the DataReader.
4. In the “Container Configuration Utility” screen, click on the “Read Configs” button to connect to the DataReader.
The status of the connection can be determined as follows:
S If the connection to the DataReader is successful, the configurations are displayed in the list box in the “Configura-
tions in DataReader” Group Box.
S If the connection is not successful, the user is notified with a message to check the connections between the PC and
DataReader or check that the DataReader is in transfer mode.

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The following screen is displayed upon successful connection with the DataReader.

To copy configurations from the PC to the DataReader:


S Select one or more configurations from the list box by highlighting the name of configuration in the “Configurations
in PC Database” Group Box. Click on the“Copy >>” button
To copy configurations from the DataReader to the PC:
S Select one or more configurations from the list box by highlighting the name of configuration in the “Configurations
in DataReader” Group Box. Click on the “<< Copy” button
To copy all the configurations from the PC to the DataReader, click on the “Copy All >>” button.
To copy all the configurations from the DataReader to PC, click on the “<< Copy All” button.
To delete configurations from the PC or the DataReader:
S Select one or more configurations from the list box by highlighting the name of the configuration. Click on the “De-
lete” button in the corresponding Group Box.
S To delete all configurations in the DataReader, click on the “Delete All” button in the “Configurations in DataRead-
er” Group Box
To save the changes to the PC Database and the DataReader click on the “Commit” button.
After the commit process completes successfully, the user is notified of the following details:
S Database Updates -- Displays the status of the database updates as Success or Failure or Not Attempted.
S DataReader Updates -- Displays the status of the datareader updates as Success or Failure or Not Attempted.
S Number of Configs Sent -- Displays the number of configurations in the list box in the “Configurations in DataRead-
er” Group Box.
S Number of Configs Accepted -- Displays the number of configurations successfully sent to the DataReader.

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The following screen is displayed upon completion of commit process.

3.9.1 DataSet Editor Screen


This paragraph describes the features available on the DataSet Editor screen. DataLine provides the user with an interface to create
configurations in the PC database through the DataSet Editor screen. The utility also provides the user with the capability to
modify container configurations stored in the DataReader and the PC.
To create a new configuration in the PC Database, click on the ”Create” button in the ”Configurations in PC Database” Group Box.
For a new configuration, all the values in the fields are set to the default settings. The user has the ability to change these default
values.
To modify an existing configuration, select the configuration from the list box in either the PC Database or the DataReader and
click on the ”Modify” button. The configuration name is displayed in the “Name” field.
The following DataSet Editor screen is displayed when the user clicks on the “Create” or “Modify” button. Two tabs, one for
Controller Parameters and one for Datacorder Configuration, are displayed when the screen opens.

The user has the capability to cancel create/modify operation by clicking on the “Cancel” button.
To change Datacorder Configuration values click on the “Datacorder Configuration” tab on the DataSet Editor screen.

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The following DataSet Editor screen for Datacorder Configuration is displayed.

3.10 System Tools Screen


This section describes the features available on the System Tools screen. DataLine provides the user with an interface
to modify Controller information, update DataCorder clock, start a new trip, and inactivate alarm #88 through the
System Tools utility.
The following System Tools screen is displayed when the user clicks on the System Tools button in the Container
Group Box on the Launch Pad.

The DataLine application refreshes the screen in one of the two following ways.
1. AutoRefresh -- Every 60 seconds the System Tools screen automatically updates the DataCorder and PC Date/Time
in the “Date and Time” Group Box and Last Trip Start in the “Trip Functions” Group Box.

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2 F9 -- Provides the user with a shortcut for manually triggering the refresh operation. If the user tries to refresh the
screen without sending the changes made on the screen to the refrigeration unit, the user is alerted with a message.
In order to view/modify the DataCorder and Controller settings and their configurations, the user must ensure that a
successful connection is established with the DataCorder and Controller. The user can determine status of connection
as follows:
If the connection is established with both the Controller and the DataCorder, data is displayed in all the Group Boxes. If
the configuration on the DataCorder is custom, the DataCorder Configuration in the ”Current Configuration” Group
Box will be displayed as “Custom”. If the configuration on the Controller is custom, the Controller Configuration in
the ”Current Configuration” Group Box will be displayed as “Custom”.
If the connection is not established with the DataCorder, the following conditions exist:
The DataCorder Configuration in the ”Current Configuration” Group Box will be displayed as “Custom”.
S The ”DataCorder Date/Time” field in the ”Date and Time” Group Box and ”Last Trip Date” field in the ”Trip Func-
tions” Group Box will be displayed as ”X’s.”
S The user will be unable to change the DataCorder date/time.
S The ”Last Trip Date” field in the ”Trip Functions” Group Box will be displayed as ”X’s.” The user will be unable to
start a new trip.
If the connection is not established with the Controller, the following conditions exist:
S The Controller Configuration in the ”Current Configuration” Group Box will be displayed as “Custom”.
S All fields data in the ”Controller Information” Group Box will be displayed as ”X’s” and the user will be unable to
send the changes to the Controller.
If at any time during the display of the System Tools screen the connection is not established or is lost, the user is alerted
to the status of the connection.
The features available on the System Tools screen are:
S To modify Controller information, modify at--least one the fields in the “Controller Information” Group Box and
click on the “Send” button
S To modify DataCorder date and time, modify the field in the ”Change DataCorder Date” Group Box, and click on
the ”Send” button
S To synchronize DataCorder clock with PC clock, click on “Synchronize with PC” button.
S To start a new trip on the DataCorder, enter the USDA comments if needed and click “Start New Trip” button.
S To inactivate alarm #88 on the DataCorder, press “Ctrl + A” key.
Upon returning from the Controller Configuration, Controller Parameters, DataCorder Configuration, or the ISO Trip
Header to the System Tools screens, if the connection or platform of the refrigeration unit has changed, the following
screen is displayed:

3.11 DataCorder Configuration Screen


This section describes the features available on the DataCorder Configuration screen. DataLine provides the user with
an interface to view/modify current settings of the DataCorder configuration through the DataCorder Configuration
screen.

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The following DataCorder Configuration screen is displayed when the user clicks on the “DataCorder” button in the
“Current Configurations” Group Box on the System Tools screen.
Two tabs, one for Standard and one for Custom configuration are displayed when the screen opens.

To change custom configuration settings click on the “Custom” tab on the DataCorder Configuration screen.
The following DataCorder Configuration screen for Custom configuration is displayed.

· F9 -- Provides the user with a shortcut for manually triggering the refresh operation.
Before sending the new configuration, the user must ensure that a successful connection is established with the
DataCorder.
· If the connection is established with the DataCorder, the current configuration on the DataCorder and its
corresponding values are displayed in each field.
· If the connection is not established with the DataCorder, the default configuration and its corresponding values are
displayed on the screen. The user does not have the capability to send the configuration to the DataCorder.
If at any time during the display of the DataCorder Configuration screen the connection is not established or is lost, the
user is alerted to the status of the connection.
The features available on the DataCorder Configuration screen are:
1. To modify the settings of the standard configuration.
2. To create a new custom configuration.
3. To modify the settings of the existing custom configuration.
4. To send a new configuration to the DataCorder, the user must either modify the settings of the standard
configuration, create a new custom configuration or modify the settings of the existing custom configuration and click
on the “Send” button.
5. To save a configuration to the PC, the user either must modify the settings of the standard configuration, create a
new custom configuration or modify the settings of the existing custom configuration and click on the “Save” button.
NOTE:
The user does not have the capability to save the OEM and CRO defined DataCorder configurations.

If the user tries to refresh the screen, select another configuration or close the utility without sending the changes made
on the screen to the DataCorder or saving the changes, the user is alerted with a message.

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3.12 Controller Configuration Screen
This section describes the features available on the Controller Configuration screen. DataLine provides the user with
an interface to view/modify current settings of the Controller configuration through the Controller Configuration
screen.
The following Controller Configuration screen is displayed when the user clicks on the “Controller” button in the
“Current Configurations” Group Box on the System Tools screen.

· F9 -- Provides the user with a shortcut for manually triggering the refresh operation.
Before sending new configuration, the user must ensure that a successful connection is established with the Controller.
· If the connection is established with the Controller, the current configuration on the Controller and its
corresponding values are displayed in each field. If the configuration on the Controller is custom, the Controller
Configuration in the ”Current Configuration” Group Box will be displayed as “Custom”.
· If the connection is not established with the Controller:
· The Controller Configuration in the ”Current Configuration” Group Box will be displayed as “Custom”.
· The default configuration values will be displayed in each field.
· The user does not have the capability to send the configuration to the Controller.
If at any time during the display of the Controller Configuration screen the connection is not established or is lost, the
user is alerted to the status of the connection.
The features available on the Controller Configuration screen are:
1. To modify the pre--existing Controller configuration.
2. To send a configuration to the Controller, the user must either select a new configuration from the “Available
Configurations” list box or modify the pre--existing configuration and click on the “Send” button. If the configuration
sent was standard, the associated DataCorder configuration will be sent to the DataCorder, if available.
3. To save a configuration to the PC, the user must modify either the value of at--least one selectable variable or the
name of the existing configuration as shown in the ”Save Option” Group Box and click on the “Save” button.
NOTE:
The user does not have the capability to save the CRO defined Controller configuration.

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If the user tries to refresh the screen, select another configuration, or close the utility without sending the changes made
on the screen to the Controller or saving the changes, the user is alerted with a message.
3.13 Controller Parameters Screen
This section describes the features available on the Controller Parameters screen. DataLine provides the user with an
interface to view/modify current settings of the Controller parameters through the Controller Parameters screen.
The following Controller Parameters screen is displayed when the user clicks on the “Controller Parameters” button in
the “Current Configurations” Group Box on the System Tools screen.

· F9 -- Provides the user with a shortcut for manually triggering the refresh operation.
Before sending modified parameter values, the user must ensure that a successful connection is established with the
Controller.
· If the connection is established with the Controller, the current parameter values of the Controller are displayed in
each field.

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· If the connection is not established with the Controller, the default values for each parameter are displayed. The
user does not have the capability to send the modified values to the Controller.
If at any time during the display of the Controller Parameters screen the connection is not established or is lost, the user
is alerted to the status of the connection.
After modifying the parameter values and ensuring a successful connection has been made with the Controller, click
on the “Send” button to send the modified parameter values.
If the user tries to refresh the screen or close the utility without sending the changes made on the screen to the
Controller, the user is alerted with a message.
3.14 ISO Trip Header Screen
This section describes the features available on the ISO Trip Header screen. DataLine provides the user with an
interface to view/modify current settings of the ISO trip header through the ISO Trip Header screen.
The following ISO Trip Header screen is displayed when the user clicks on the “ISO Trip Header” button in the “Trip
Functions” Group Box on the System Tools screen.

· F9 -- Provides the user with a shortcut for manually triggering the refresh operation.
Before sending modified parameter values, the user must ensure that a successful connection is established with the
Controller.
· If the connection is established with the DataCorder, the current contents of the ISO Trip Header from the
DataCorder will be displayed in each field.
· If the connection is not established with the DataCorder, all fields on the screen will be displayed as “X’s”.
If at any time during the display of the ISO Trip Header screen the connection is not established or is lost, the user is
alerted to the status of the connection.
After modifying the values and ensuring a successful connection has been made with the DataCorder, click on the
“Send” button to send the modified parameter values.
The maximum allowed length of the ISO Trip Header is 128 alphanumeric characters.
If the user tries to refresh the screen or close the utility without sending the changes made on the screen to the
DataCorder, the user is alerted with a message.
3.15 Probe Calibration Screen
This section describes the features available on the Probe Calibration screen. DataLine provides the user with an
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Calibration utility. A set of features contained in the Probe Calibration utility allows the user to successfully calibrate
USDA and Cargo probes.
The following Probe Calibration screen is displayed when the user clicks on the Probe Calibration button in the
Container Group Box on the Launch Pad or when the user clicks on the Internal option button on the Probe Calibration
screen.

The DataLine application refreshes the screen in one of the two following ways.
· AutoRefresh -- Every 15 seconds the probe calibration screen automatically updates all data in the “Current Probe
Offset Temperatures” Group Box.
· F9 -- Provides the user with shortcut for manually triggering the refresh operation.
The Probe Calibration provides the user with the ability to calibrate the probes using one of the following methods.
· Internal – The user selects a fixed ice--bath temperature between --1.0 _C and +1.0 _C that applies to all the probes.
· External – The user explicitly specifies the offset of each probe between –2.0 _C and +2.0 _C that needs to be
calibrated.
· Auto -- DataCorder automatically calculates the proper offsets of the selected probes from a fixed ice--bath
temperature of 0.0 _C. The user cannot select probes and change the values. All the probes are selected by default.

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The following Probe Calibration screen is displayed when the user clicks on the External option button on the Probe
Calibration screen.

The following Probe Calibration screen is displayed when the user clicks on the Auto option button on the Probe
Calibration screen.

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Before sending new probe values, the user must ensure that a successful connection is established with the
DataCorder. The user can determine status of connection as follows.
· If the connection is established with the DataCorder, data is displayed in the fields in the Current Probe Offset
Temperature Group Box.
· If the connection is not established with the DataCorder, all the fields on the screen, except ”Probe Name” in the
”Current Probe Offset Temperatures” Group Box and ”Bath Temperature” in ”Auto” Group Box will be displayed as
”X’s.” If the connection is not established, the user will be unable to send the new values to the DataCorder.
If at any time during the display of the Probe Calibration screen the connection is not established or is lost, the user is
alerted to the status of the connection.
After selecting the calibration method and ensuring a successful connection has been made with the DataCorder, click
on the “Send” button to calibrate probes.
The user has the capability to cancel calibration at any time during the calibration process.
To suspend calibration, click on the ”Cancel” button.
3.16 Data Manager Screen
This section describes the features available on the Data Manager screen. DataLine provides the user with an interface
to store selected header information about the files downloaded from the refrigeration unit (using the Interrogator
utility, the DataReader Download utility, DOS DataView, or by some other means) in a database. The capability to
view the files in the database and to import DCX files downloaded using applications other than DataLine into the
database are also provided.

The Data Manager screen is displayed when the user clicks on the Data Manager button in the Tools Group
Box on the Launch Pad.
· F9 -- Provides the user with a shortcut for manually triggering the refresh operation.
The features available on the Data Manager screen are:

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1. To import DCX files into the Data Manager database, click on the “Import” button. Choose file name(s) in the
“Select Files to Import” dialog box and click on the “OK” button. The information pertinent to the successfully
imported file(s) appears in the “List of Files” Group Box for each DCX file as shown in the figure above.
After the import process completes, the following “File Import Results” screen displays:

2. To view detailed file information of a DCX file.


3. Search for files.
4. Sort the list of files in ascending, descending and custom order.
5. To delete the selected files from the database, select the files in the “List of Files” Group Box and click on the
“Delete” button. The following “File Delete Results” screen is displayed upon completion of the delete process.

3.17 View File Details Screen


To view the detailed file information of a DCX file in the Data Manager database:
1. Select a row in the “List of Files” Group Box in the Data Manager screen.
2. The application provides two methods by which launch the “View File Details” screen:
2.1. Click on the “ViewData” button.
2.2. Right--click anywhere on the selected row in the “List of Files” Group Box. A pop up menu appears with three
options, click on “View File Details”.

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3. The information for fields available in the enhanced/standard header displays. The following “View File Details”
screen displays.

To launch ViewData utility click on “ViewData” button.


3.18 Specify Search Criteria Screen
The Data Manager utility provides the user with the capability to search for DCX files in the Data Manager database
based upon the criteria specified by the user.
The following Specify Search Criteria screen is displayed when the user clicks on the “Search” button in the Data
Manager screen.

Specify the search criteria in the displayed fields and click on the “OK” button.
All the files that match the search criteria will be highlighted in the “List of Files” Group Box in the Data Manager
screen.

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3.19 Specify Sorting Criteria Screen
The Data Manager utility provides the user with the capabilities to sort the list of files based upon any of the fields in the
list. The user can customize the sort order up to three levels. To customize the sort order:
Right--click on the column header of the list of files to be sorted. A pop up menu appears with three options, click on
“Custom Sort¼”. The following “Specify Sorting Criteria” screen is displayed.

Select the sort criteria and click on the “OK” button.


All the files in the “List of Files” Group Box are sorted by the custom order of the selected column(s).
3.20 Monitor Screen
This section describes the features available on the Monitor screen. DataLine provides the user with an interface to
monitor the status of the refrigeration unit’s analog inputs/outputs and discrete inputs/outputs for diagnostic purposes.
The utility provides the user with the ability to log selected inputs/outputs to a space delimited text file. The capability
to edit and send variable values to the refrigeration unit for override is also provided.
The following Monitor screen is displayed when the user clicks on the Monitor button in the Container Group Box on
the Launch Pad.

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The DataLine application refreshes the screen in one of the two following ways.
· AutoRefresh -- The utility provides the user the ability to specify an auto--refresh interval (monitor update
interval). When monitor update interval expires, the Monitor screen automatically updates all data on the screen.
· F9 -- Provides the user with shortcut for manually triggering the refresh operation.
The Monitor utility provides the user with the ability to log selected inputs/outputs to a space delimited log file at
regular intervals, override variable values and cancel variable overrides.
3.21 Log Monitor Data Screen
To log monitor data into the log file, the user should:
1. Enter a log file name in the field displayed in the “Enter Log File Name” group box. The following Monitor screen
is displayed when the user enters a log file name.

2. The user can specify the interval at which they want to log data into the log file.
3. After selecting variables for logging, click on the “Start” button in the “Logging Options” Group box. The
following Monitor screen is displayed when the user selects variables and clicks on “Start” button.

4. To pause logging click on the “Pause” button.


5. To stop logging click on the “Stop” button.

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3.22 Override Variable Value Screen
Before starting to override variable values, the user must ensure that a successful connection is established with the
controller and/or CA. The user can determine status of connection as follows.
· If the connection is established only with the CA, the values of CA variables are displayed in all of the four lists.
· If the connection is established only with the controller, the values of controller variables are displayed in all of the
four lists.
· If the connection is not established with the controller or CA
For analog variables, the X’s are displayed in the same format as they would be displayed if the source component is
connected.
For discrete variables, XX is displayed.
The user will be unable to override the variable values to the unconnected component.
If at any time during the display of the Monitor screen the connection is not established or is lost, the user is alerted to
the status of the connection.
To edit the variable value, press ‘ALT+W’ or ‘ALT+SHIFT+W’ or ‘ALT+w’ or ‘ALT+SHIFT+w’, or double click on
the variable value. After editing the variable value and ensuring a successful connection has been made with the
controller or CA, press “Enter” key on the keyboard to override variable value. The variable row is displayed in bold.
The following screen is displayed upon pressing “Enter” key.

The user has the capability to cancel variable override.


To cancel variable override, press ‘ALT+C’ or ‘ALT+SHIFT+C’ or ‘ALT+c’, or ‘ALT+SHIFT+c’ while the variable’s
value is selected in the list. The variable row is displayed in regular (non--bold) font.

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SECTION 4
OPTIONAL HARDWARE

4.1 DATAREADER
The DataReader (see Figure 4-1) is a simple to operate hand held device designed for the primary purpose of
extracting data from Container Systems and then uploading that data to a PC. It has the ability to store multiple data
files.

DataReader

Figure 4-1. Hand Held DataReader

4.2 OPERATOR INTERFACE


The operator interface is kept simple by the use of user selection menus. To move within a menu the arrow keys are
used and to make a menu selection is pressed. To escape from a menu press .
Although the DataReader keypad is primarily for data extraction from the DataCORDER, the user can also perform a
number of basic system commands and enter basic information.
The DataReader will perform an auto power-off to extend battery life. Press to turn the unit on.
a. Keypad
The keypad has eight keys in total:

b. LCD Display
The LCD display is an alpha/numeric dot matrix display. It has two lines of 16 characters each (see Figure 4-2).

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4.3 MENU INTERFACE
The DataReader is not password protected. Connection to the Controller is automatic and the user is not required to
specify the Controller type (ML 1/2/2i). The first menu presented to the operator will be the DataReader menu and
basic utilities (see Figure 4-2).

Connect to..
ML 1/2/2i

Transfer Data
File Utilities
DataSet Files
Set Date/Time
Power OFF

Figure 4-2. DataReader Menu


Only two lines of the menu can be seen at any time on the two line LCD display so the user will need to use the UP and
DOWN ARROW followed by pressing the key to select all of the functions available.
4.3.1 Transfer Data
Selecting Transfer Data allows the user to establish communication between the DataReader and a PC for the purpose
of downloading interrogated files or for uploading container configuration files from the PC.
To start the communication process with the PC, select Transfer Data from the DataReader Menu and press .
4.3.2 File Utilities

File Free Space


File Details

Erase
Flash
********

Figure 4-3. File Utilities


The File Utilities menu allows the user to view various file options. See Figure 4-3 for these options.
a. File Free Space
File Free Space displays the amount of free space available in the memory. Selecting File Free Space and pressing
will express free space available in bytes.
b. File Details
File Details will display the total number of files currently stored in memory. The File Details include:
1 Type of data file (ML1, ML2, or ML2i)
2 Container ID
3 Down load date
4 Size of file (displayed in bytes)
c. Erase Flash
Erase Flash will erase the entire contents of the Flash Memory (the DataReader memory). Pressing will confirm
erasure of Flash Memory. Press to abort the Flash Erase function.
4.3.3 DataSet Files
DataSet Files is used to display the file names of configuration files stored in the DataReader memory. Press to
display a list of the configuration files. To view the configuration file contents, press . Press to move back one
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4.3.4 Set Date/Time
Set Date/Time is used to set the date and time of the DataReader. It is important for the user to enter the correct date and
time before beginning any operation. When retrieving data files from a Micro-Link 1DataCORDER, the date and time
information are taken from the extracting device (the DataReader or laptop PC).
To display the current date and time, press at the menu prompt. Press again to change the date and time. The
date function will appear as Month (MM), Date (DD), Year (YYYY) and Day of the week. Press after entering the
correct date and time to confirm the change.
NOTE
Before beginning any operation, ensure that the correct date and time are set in the DataReader. This is impor-
tant as the Micro-Link 1 DataCORDER obtains its time stamp information from the DataReader. The Micro-
Link 2 and Micro-Link 2i use internal “real time”clocks. These clocks are set to “Greenwich Mean time”
(GMT) in the factory.
4.3.5 Power Off
Power Off will switch off power to the unit. Select Power Off and press to turn the power off. To power off from
the main menu, press and hold down at least three seconds.
4.3.6 Micro-Link 1/2/2i
The user will be presented with the following menu selections for the Micro-Link system Controller (not all menu
items are valid for the Micro-Link 1). The first two items are displayed on the LCD with the cursor at the first item. To
see and select the other items on the menu the user can move the cursor with the up and down arrows to the desired
item. To select the desired item, press .

Extract Data
Command

Display

Figure 4-4. ML2 Menu


d. Extract Data
Extract Data selected from the main DataReader menu will present the user with another menu of available functions
(see Figure 4-4). The user can select the desired function with and .

Extract by Trip
Extract by Date

Last 30 Days
Extract all Data

Figure 4-5. Extract Data Menu


1. Extract By Trip-- Valid for ML 2/2i
Allows the user to extract data for the last trip alone, provided a trip marker was set when the last trip was initiated. If
no trip marker is found, then the DataReader will prompt the user to either abort by pressing or extract all data by
pressing .
2 Extract By Date -- Valid for ML 2/2i
Allows the user to extract data within specific dates. Upon selecting the menu, the user is required to enter the begin
and the end dates for the data to be extracted.
3 Last 30 Days-- Valid for ML 2/2i
Allows the user to extract the last 30 records of data starting from the current date. Normally one day data will
constitute one record. In case of multiple records for a single day, the data extracted will only be for the last 30 records.

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4 Extract All Data -- Valid for ML 1/2/2i
Allows the user to extract all data stored in the Controller memory. Different container files found in the memory will
be stored under different container numbers.
e. Command
Selecting Command presents the user with another menu of available functions (see Figure 4-6).
Mark Trip Start
Calibrate Probes

Date and Time (D/C)


Container ID
Configuration

Figure 4-6. Command Menu


The user can select the desired function by pressing or and .

1. Mark Trip Start -- Valid for ML 2/2i


This menu item will enable the user to initiate a trip start. Upon choosing this menu and pressing a trip marker is
set in the Controller. Press again to confirm the trip start.
2. Calibrate Probes
Calibrate Probes allows the user to carry out a field calibration of all the probes used in the system. Upon choosing this
menu, the current sensor values and offsets are displayed on the LCD. Press any key to bring up the Auto mode of
calibration (in the Auto mode of calibration, the sensors are required to be immersed into an ice bath maintained at
0.0°C).
Pressing either or will display the current DataCORDER S/W version and the total number of probes
installed in the system. The sensor name and offset will be displayed in the following format:
S/W Rev XXXX Probes XX
SA Current Value XX.X Offset XX.X
All the probes active in the system will be displayed with the actual probe value and offset. Press to start the
calibration process. Scroll to the end of the list until you reach “Enter Bath Temp”, then press . Enter the bath
temperature using the four arrow keys. Press to submit the bath temperature. Wait for the message “Probe
Calibration Done”, then press any key.
3. Date and Time (D/C)
This menu item allows the user to modify the current date and time of the DataCORDER. Pressing will display
the current date and time of the DataCORDER. To set a new date and time for the DataCORDER press .

NOTE
This Date and Time is for the DataCORDER. Ensure that the DataReader date and time is correct prior to
confirming the change.

To set a new date and time for the DataReader choose Set Date/Time from opening menu (refer to paragraph 4.3.4).
4. Container ID
Container ID allows the user to modify or change the container ID. Pressing in this menu selection enables the
user to modify the ID. Move the cursor to the position where the character is to be modified and use and to
select the correct character. Confirm the new ID by pressing .
5. Configuration
The Configuration menu enables the user to configure the DataCORDER and certain controller parameters. The
configuration files must first be transferred from a PC using the DataSet menu (refer to paragraph 4.3.3). Pressing
in the Configuration menu will display a configuration sub-menu.

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Select Cfg File
Configure

Figure 4-7. Configure Menu


To view a particular configuration file, choose Select Cfg File and press .Use the arrow keys to select the file and
press to view the file.
To configure a container, select Configure and press to view the list of available configuration files. Using the
arrow keys, select desired file and press to send the configuration to the Controller. Wait for the message
“Success” on the DataREADER display. The new configuration will take effect immediately.
f. Display
This menu selection will present the user with another menu of available functions as shown below.
Compressor hour
Sensor offsets

Trip start date


Container ID
DataCORDER Cnfg

Figure 4-8. Display Menu


The user can select the desired function with the up, down and keys.
1. Compressor Hour
This menu item displays the total number of compressor hours. Press to view the number of compressor run
hours.
2. Sensor Offsets
Press to view the offsets of all the sensors configured in the system.
This menu item displays the sensor offsets and the display structure is as follows:
DataCORDER software revision, number of probes (1st line); actual probe reading, offset (2nd line)
3. Trip Start Date
This menu item displays the trip start date based on the trip marker. If no trip marker was set, the display will be blank.
Press in this menu to view the trip start date.
4. Container ID
Container ID allows the user to view the current container ID. In this menu, press to view the Container ID.
5. DataCORDER Configuration
DataCORDER Configuration allows the user to view the current configuration of the DataCORDER. In this menu,
press to view the DataCORDER configuration. The display will show only the sensors that are currently
configured.

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