INSTALLATION GUIDEfor

DataLINEData Retrieval

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Container Refrigeration

INSTALLATION GUIDE

CONTAINERREFRIGERATION UNIT

DataLINEData Retrieval

CONTENTS

Paragraph Number Page

1. Introduction 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2. Version Support 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3. PC Requirements 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4. Installation and Start Up Procedures 2. .

4.1 Windows 95/98/NT/XP Installation 2

4.2 Service Pack Installation 8. . . . . . . .

4.3 Initial Start Up Procedure 12. . . . . . . .

4.4 Install USB to Serial Adaptor 13. . . . .

4.5 Change Settings 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5. Main Features 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.1 Program Options 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.2 Interrogate 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.3 System Tools 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.4 Probe Calibration 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.5 Monitor 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.6 Download Files 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.7 Data Set 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.8 View Data (Report Generation) 20. . .

5.9 Data Manager 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6. Help 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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1. Introduction

This guide has been prepared for users of the DataLINE PC software. Itprovides an overview of the following:

� PC system configuration requirements

� Program installation procedures

� Main features

� Help

This User’s Guide is written for users familiar with working in theWindows Operating System, including Windows 95, Windows 98,Windows XP and Windows NT. Operating Instructions for DataLINEare available in the “Literature\Manuals” section of the CarrierTransicold web site at www.container.carrier.com

NOTE: Not all PROGRAM OPTIONS are available. When theybecome available future service pack upgrades can be obtained free ofcharge at www.container.carrier.com

2. Version Support

The DataLINE software will support ML2, ML2i, ML2i−cs (Scroll),ML2/2i−CA (Controlled Atmosphere), and ML3 units.

Note: Data from Microlink 1 (ML1) units must be retrieved using theCarrier DataReader hand held device (P/N 12−00377−00). DataLINEcan then be used to transfer the data from the DataReader to a P.C.

TABLE 1 – DataLINE Software

PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION APPLICATION

07−00421−## DataLINE Software CD PC/Windows

Updates to the software will be posted on the Carrier Transicold website www.container.carrier.com as new versions are released. Theseupdates are called “Service Packs”. To protect software ownership, aService Pack can only be loaded onto a P.C. that already has theDataLINE software installed.

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3. PC Requirements

Table 2 – PC Requirements

Minimum PC SystemConfiguration

RecommendedPC System Con-

figuration

Processor 486 Pentium

OperatingSystem

Windows 95, 98SE,NT 4.0 or higher,Windows XP

Internet Explorer Version 3.0 or higher

RAM 8MB 16MB

Hard Drive 30MB (Free Space)

Disk Drive CD−ROM

Video VGA

Video Resolution 640X480 800x600 or higher

Serial Port One RS−232 port (Com 1 or 2 only)

1 RS−232

Printer Port None Printers supportedby Windows 95,98SE, NT & XP

Using a PC with at least the recommended system configuration willprovide the best overall performance of the DataLINE software.

4. Installation and Start Up Procedures

4.1 Windows 95/98/NT/XP Installation

The DataLINE application is delivered to users on CDROM.

All Users

To begin installation of the DataLINE application, perform thefollowing:

1. Place the DataLINE CD in the CD drive.

2. The primary method for loading the program is to access theappropriate drive and double click on the “Setup.exe” file. Theapplication installation screen is automatically launched.

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An alternative method for loading the program is to click on the “Start”button and then click on “Run” to display following the Run screen.

Enter the path name for the appropriate drive as instructed, e.g.D:\Setup.exe with D representing the CD drive. Click “OK” to launchthe application installation screen.

Windows 95 Users Only

The application will search for the presence of DCOM95 (an update tothe operating system) on the PC. If DCOM95 is not found, the user isprompted with the following screen.

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The user should click “OK” to begin the installation of DCOM95. AfterDCOM95 has been installed, the following screen is displayedprompting the user to reboot the PC.

The user should click “OK” to begin the reboot.

All Users

The user should perform the following tasks to complete setup andinstallation of the application.

The Welcome screen is displayed to begin setup of the application.

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Click “Next” to display the Language screen. The default language isEnglish.

Click “Next” to display the Choose Destination Location screen. Theuser can specify into which directory the system should store theapplication. The default directory is C:\DataLine. The user can clickon the “Browse” button to choose an alternate directory.

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Click “Next” to display the Select Program Manager Group screen. Theuser can manually enter a name for the program, which appears on thedesktop, or use the default name of DataLine.

Click “Next” to display the Start Installation screen.

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Click “Next” to start the installation of the application.

NOTE: If an association does not exist between the DCX file and anyapplication, the following DCX File Registry screen is displayedbefore the Installation Complete screen. The user is alerted and asked ifthey want to automatically create the association.

Click “Yes” to create the association.

Click “Finish” to complete the installation.

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After the installation is complete, the following screen appears. In orderfor DataLINE to operate properly, it is recommended that the userrestart the computer.

Click “OK” to restart the computer.

4.2 Service Pack Installation

In order to install the service pack, the user MUST already haveDataLINE installed on the computer. The most recent Service Pack forDataLINE can be downloaded at www.container.carrier.comProducts\Software\DataLINE.

If a previous version of DataLINE is not installed, the following screenis displayed.

Click ”OK” and the installation will abort.

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If a previous version of DataLINE is installed, the Welcome screen isdisplayed to begin setup of the application.

Click ”Next” to display the Start Installation screen.

Click “Next” to start the installation of the application.

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NOTE: If an association does not exist between the DCX file and anyapplication, the DCX file registry screen is displayed before theInstallation Complete screen. The user is alerted and asked if they wantto automatically create the association.

Click “Yes” to create the association.

While the service pack is installing, the following Installing screen islaunched.

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When DataLINE has successfully installed, the following InstallationComplete screen is launched.

Click “Finish” to the complete service pack installation.

After the installation is complete, the following screen appears.

In order for DataLINE to operate properly, it is recommended that theuser restart the computer.

Click “OK” to restart the computer.

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4.3 Initial Start Up Procedure

On initial start up, the installer should set the Program Options to beused in this application. To start the DataLINE application and set theoptions, do the following:

1. Click on the “Start” button

2. Highlight “Programs”

3. Highlight “DataLINE”

4. Click on “Launch Pad”(“ViewData” is selected to generate reports using data files that havepreviously been stored in the P.C.)

The following Launch Pad screen is displayed when the DataLINEapplication is started. The Application Launch Pad is the user’s entrypoint into the DataLINE program.

INTERROGATOR

SYSTEM TOOLS

MONITOR

PROBE CALIBRATION

DOWNLOAD FILES

DATA SET

VIEW DATA

DATA MANAGER

PROGRAM OPTIONS

DATALINE HELPCONTENTS

EXIT DATALINE

ABOUT DATALINE

When the cursor is moved over each button, the name of the featureassociated with that button is displayed. Clicking on a button willlaunch the feature. Each feature is described in Section 5.

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4.4 Install USB to Serial Adaptor

For computers without an available serial port (RS−232) a USB toserial adaptor is available through Carrier Transicold PerformanceParts group, part number 07−00503−00, Keyspan adaptor. To use theKeyspan adaptor, the Carrier USB driver “setupDL_USB.exe” must beinstalled. This driver is provided on the CD that comes with theKeyspan adaptor:

NOTE: Before installing the Carrier USB driver, make sure that thereare no versions of USB to serial drivers currently installed. To check, goto Start\Settings\Control Panel\System\Add or Remove Programs toverify and remove any currently installed USB to serial drivers.

1. If DataLINE version 1.0 software is not currently installed, install it.

2. Upgrade to the latest DataLINE Service Pack. Service Packupgrades for DataLINE are available for download atwww.container.carrier.com Products\Software\DataLINE.

NOTE: Do not insert the Keyspan adaptor in the USB port until theCarrier USB driver is installed.

3. Insert the Keyspan installation CD into the CD Drive and doubleclick the USB to serial driver “SetupDL_USB.exe”. Follow the onscreen commands to properly load the driver.

4. Restart your system.

5. After system restart, insert the Keyspan adaptor into an open USBport; allow the computer a moment to recognize the Keyspanadaptor.

NOTE: Always insert the Keyspan adaptor in the same USB port.

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6. Check to make sure the Keyspan adaptor is properly installed byopening the Windows Device Manager, Start\Settings\ControlPanel\System\Hardware\Device manager\Ports:

Make sure Keyspan USB Serial Port is assigned to COM3. If not,double click the Keyspan USB Serial Port to open the propertieswindow. Click “Advanced...” and reset to COM Port 3.

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7. From Windows Explorer, open C:\Common Files\CarrierShared\USB and click the driverconfig file, the following screenwill appear:

8. Select “Keyspan USB Port (COM3)” and click configure, it shouldnow read “Driver installed for the device”.

9. Click the “Test” button, the Success window should appear:

NOTE: If the Success window does not appear, disconnect and thenreconnect the Keyspan adaptor. Always connect the Keyspan adaptorto the same USB port. Click the “Test” button again.

10.Open DataLINE and go to the “Program options” menu (Globebutton), select COM3, Save and Exit.

DataLINE should now be ready for communication through theUSB Keyspan Adaptor.

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4.5 Change Settings

The user can change settings at any time using the Program Optionsscreen, and the application remembers the settings from one executionof the program to the next. Any changes made to the settings arereflected in the Interrogator screen within 30 seconds of the user savingthe change.

To launch the Program Options screen, Click on the PROGRAMOPTIONS button (globe) in the Launch Pad.

Select the Com Port:

If the Interrogator does not connect using Com1, try changing to Com2or changing the physical connection at the back of the PC.

For those computers fitted with an Infrared Port, there may be a conflictbetween the Infrared Port and the Com Port used by DataLINE forcommunication. If there is a conflict, then interrogation of the unit willnot be possible. If DataLINE is using COM1, then the Infrared Portcannot be set to COM1 or COM3. If DataLINE is using COM2, then theInfrared Port cannot be set to COM2 or COM4. Many PC’s only haveone Com Port.

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The best way to avoid a conflict is to disable the Infrared Port. TheInfrared Port is typically disabled using the BIOS (Basic Input OutputSystem) on the PC, and may also need to be disabled using the ControlPanel utility in Windows.

CAUTIONChanges to the BIOS should only be attempted by trainedpersonnel. Failure to properly configure the BIOS can leadto a loss of system operation.

For help disabling the Infrared Port, please contact your qualified localInformation Systems (IS) representative, or PC manufacturer.

Select the Working Directory:This feature is used to specify the directory to which all downloadedinterrogation data will be stored. The user can manually change thedirectory by entering the directory path in the list box. Users can alsochange the directory by clicking on the “Browse” button in the WorkingDirectory Group Box. The Select Directory screen is displayed andusers can specify the path of the directory where the application shouldstore the data. The default directory is <DataLine InstallPath>\Datafile. The user cannot download data to any removablestorage medium (e.g. floppy disks). The working directory should be alocal 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 theprevious working directory into the newly specified working directory.The user must manually move the previously stored data to the newdirectory via the PC’s file system.

Select Report Directory:This feature is used to specify the directory to which all reports will bestored. The user can manually change the directory by entering thedirectory path in the list box. Users can also change the directory byclicking on the ”Browse” button in the Report Directory Group Box.The Select Directory screen is displayed and users can specify the pathof the directory where the application should store the data. The defaultdirectory is <DataLine Install Path>\Reports. The user cannotdownload data to any removable storage medium (e.g. floppy disks).The report directory should be a local drive on the user’s PC or anetwork drive mapped to the user’s PC. The application does notautomatically move data stored from the previous report directory intothe newly specified report directory. The user must manually move thepreviously stored data to the new directory via the PC’s file system.

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Select Temperature Units:This feature is used to specify the temperature units in which thetemperature data appears on the application screen. The applicationuses this setting to convert temperature data to the proper temperatureunits and display it on the screen as well as in reports. The setting alsoeffects the display of pressure values in the Monitor utility.

Select Date Format:This feature is used to to specify the format in which the date appears onthe application screen. The application uses this setting to only controlthe appearance of the DataLINE screens.

This completes the Program Option set−up procedure. The DataLINEsoftware and PC are now ready for use.

5. Main Features

A brief description of the DataLINE features is provided in thefollowing sub−paragraphs.5.1 Program Options

This feature allows the user to configure the following programoptions:

1. Com Port – Selects the Com Port that will be used to communicatewith the refrigeration unit or the DataReader.

2. Date Format – Selects the format in which all dates will be displayed

3. Temperature – Selects the units in which all temperature values willbe displayed.

4. Working Directory – Identifies the directory into which all down-loaded interrogation data will be stored.

5. Report Directory – Identifies the directory into which all reports willbe stored.

5.2 Interrogate

This feature allows the user to extract sensor, event, alarm, pre−trip test,and probe calibration data from the DataCORDER by connecting a PCto the refrigeration unit. There are four options for extracting this data:

1. By Trip

2. By Date

3. Last 30 Days

4. All Data

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5.3 System Tools

This set of features will allow the user to:

1. View/Edit the Container ID number.

2. View/Edit the following controller information:

� Controller Setpoint

� Compressor Hour Meter value

3. View/Modify the current configuration of the controller:

� The controller can be configured using one of the OEM configura-tions

� A custom configuration can be created and saved by modifyingone of the OEM configurations, or by modifying a previouslycreated custom configuration.

4. View/Edit the following Controller Parameters:

� Defrost Interval

� In Range Band

� Current Limit

� Units (temperature)

� Stagger Start

� Shutdown Mode

5. View/Modify the DataCORDER Configuration:

� The DataCORDER can be configured using one of the OEM con-figurations (for ML2i and ML2i−cs units only).

� A custom configuration can be created and saved by modifyingone of the OEM configurations, or by modifying a previouslycreated custom configuration.

� View/Edit the DataCORDER Date/Time. The DataCORDERDate/Time can be synchronized with the PC Date/Time.

� Start a new trip (with or without a USDA trip comment).

� Modify the ISO Trip Header.

5.4 Probe Calibration

This feature allows the user to calibrate the USDA and Cargo probesusing one of the following methods:

1. Auto Calibration – The DataCORDER will automatically calculatethe proper offsets of the selected probes from a fixed ice bath temper-ature of 0.00 C, and calibrate with these offsets.

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2. Internal Calibration – The user selects a fixed ice bath temperaturebetween –1.00 and +1.00 C that applies to all probes. The Data-CORDER will then calculate the difference between the selectedbath temperature and the actual bath temperature, and set the offsetsof the selected probes to those values.

3. External Calibration – The user will specify the offset of each probeto be calibrated. The user must confirm that the actual probe readings(with offset) match the corresponding ice bath temperature for thatprobe.

5.5 Monitor

This feature allows the user to monitor the status of the refrigerationunit’s analog inputs (sensors), and discrete Inputs/Outputs (switches,protectors, component status). The Set Point and the percent opening ofthe SMV can also be monitored.

5.6 Download Files

This feature allows the user to download interrogation files from theDataReader to the PC (this feature is also called DataReaderDownload).5.7 Data Set

This feature allows the user to define and upload configuration filesfrom the PC to the DataReader, and also to download configurationfiles from the DataReader to the PC. The user also has the ability tomodify or delete container configurations that are stored on theDataReader or PC.

5.8 View Data (Report Generation)

This feature allows the user to generate, preview, and print reports usingthe data extracted by interrogating the DataCORDER. There are sevenstandard reports that may be generated.

1. Alarm Summary Report – will display the controller, DataCORD-ER, and CA alarms over a selectable range of dates.

2. Event Report – will display the event data over a selectable range ofdates.

3. Sensor Report – will display the sensor data over a selectable range ofdates.

4. Cold Treatment Summary Report – will display the activity of theUSDA sensors with respect to their operation within predefined tem-perature ranges.

5. Controller Pretrip Report – will display the pre−trip results over a se-lectable range of dates.

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6. Raw Data Report – will display the event and sensor data over a se-lectable range of dates. This report will also display sensor configu-ration information.

7. Graphical Report – will allow the user to view sensor data over a se-lectable range of dates in a graphical format.

A custom report template can be created using the following standardreports. These templates can then be used to generate reports usingextracted data.

1. Alarm Summary Report

2. Event Report

3. Sensor Report

4. Graphical Report

5.9 Data Manager

A data management system for DCX interrogation files.

6. Help

On-line help is available on each screen of the DataLINE program.Each screen contains a help button. Pressing the F1 key will also starton-line help. This feature is presented in the standard Windows helpformat, including contents, index and find options. OperatingInstructions for DataLINE are available in the “Literature” section ofthe Carrier Transicold web site www.container.carrier.com.

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