Operator’s Manual

T-1080S SPECTRUM
Ingersoll Rand’s Climate Solutions sector delivers energy-efficient HVACR solutions for
customers globally. Its world class brands include Thermo King, the leader in transport With Premium HMI
temperature control and Trane, a provider of energy efficient heating, ventilating and
air conditioning systems, building and contracting services, parts support and advanced TK 55710-1-OP (Rev. 2, 09/17)
controls for commercial buildings and homes.

©2011 Ingersoll-Rand Company

Printed in U.S.A.

Operator’s Manual

T-1080S SPECTRUM
Ingersoll Rand’s Climate Solutions sector delivers energy-efficient HVACR solutions for
customers globally. Its world class brands include Thermo King, the leader in transport With Premium HMI
temperature control and Trane, a provider of energy efficient heating, ventilating and
air conditioning systems, building and contracting services, parts support and advanced TK 55710-1-OP (Rev. 2, 09/17)
controls for commercial buildings and homes.

©2011 Ingersoll-Rand Company

Printed in U.S.A.
 T-1080S & T-1280R
SPECTRUM
with Premium HMI
TK 55710-1-OP (Rev. 2, 09/17)

Copyright© 2013 Thermo King Corp., Minneapolis, MN, USA

Printed in USA
 Disclaimer
This manual is published for informational purposes only. Thermo King Corporation makes no
representations or warranties, express or implied, with respect to the information, recommendations
and descriptions contained in this manual and such information, recommendations and descriptions
should not be regarded as all-inclusive or covering all contingencies. In the event you have any
questions or require further information, please contact your local Thermo King dealer.

The procedures described herein should only be undertaken by suitably qualified personnel. Failure to
implement these procedures correctly may cause damage to the Thermo King unit or other property or
personal injury.

Thermo King Corporation and its affiliates shall have no liability in contract or tort (including negligence
and/or strict liability) or otherwise, to any person or entity for any personal injury, property damage or
any other direct, indirect, special or consequential damage or liability whatsoever, arising out of or
resulting from any actions by any person that are contrary to this manual or any of the information,
recommendations or descriptions contained herein or the failure of any person to implement the
procedures described herein correctly or to follow caution and safety decals located on the Thermo
King unit.

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Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Manufacturer Explanation Of Emission Control System
Warranty Coverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 EPA Emission Control System Warranty Statement . .22
Automatic Start/Stop Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Battery Installation and Cable Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Thermo King Corporation Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . .23
Electrical Hazard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Owner Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Refrigerant Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
First Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Unit Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
First Aid–Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 General Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
First Aid–Refrigerant Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Design Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Safety Decals and Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Unit Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Model 50 Units (Electric Standby) . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
ELC (Extended Life Coolant) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Emission Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
California Emission Control System Warranty Scroll Compressor (T-1080S) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Reciprocating Compressor (T-1280R) . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Your Warranty Rights And Obligations . . . . . . . . . 18 Premium HMI Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Manufacturer’s Warranty Coverage . . . . . . . . . . . 19 CYCLE-SENTRYTM Start/Stop System . . . . . . . . . . .29
Owner’s Warranty Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

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DAS - Data Acquisition System (Optional) . . . . . . . . . 30 Switching from Diesel to Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

CargoLink™ (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Switching from Electric to Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Electric Standby (Model 50 Units Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Initiating a Manual Defrost Cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Standard Model 50 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Terminating a Defrost Cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Optional Model 50 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Selecting High Speed Lock-Out Mode (if enabled) 56
Engine Compartment Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Main Menu Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Unit Protection Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Main Menu Choices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Using the Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Unit Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Languages Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Premium HMI Control Panel Features . . . . . . . . . 35 Mix and Match Language Feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Alarms Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Hard Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Alarm Code Notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Soft Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Alarm Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Typical soft key functions: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Log Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Turning the Unit On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Check Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
The Two Zone Standard Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Unit Level Prevent Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
The Three Zone Standard Display . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Zone Level Prevent Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
The Single Zone Control Standard Display . . . . . . 45 Unit Level Shutdown Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Operating The Unit in Single Zone Control Mode . 46 Zone Level Shutdown Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Operating The Unit at a Single Temperature . . . . 46 Pretrip Alarm Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Changing the Setpoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Alarm Codes When Switching Between Diesel
Turning a Zone On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 and Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Starting the Diesel Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Clearing Alarm Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Starting the Electric Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Displaying and Clearing Alarm Codes . . . . . . . . . 71

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Important Alarm Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Pretrip Test Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

SR-3 Alarm Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Performing a Pretrip Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Gauges Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Diesel/Electric Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Gauges Available . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Adjust Brightness Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Sensors Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Time Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Sensors Available . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Data Logger Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Electric Standby Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Hourmeters Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Electric Power Receptacle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Hourmeter Names and Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Mode Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Loading and Enroute Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
Turn Cycle Sentry On or Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Pre-Loading Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
Select Temperature Display Units . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Post-Loading Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
Single Zone Control – Multi Zone Control . . . . . . 92 Enroute Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
Keypad Lockout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Inspection Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
Sleep Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Inspection Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
Selecting Cycle Sentry or Continuous Mode . . . . 93
Select Temperature Display Units . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
Single Zone Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
Keypad Lockout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Refrigeration System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
Start Sleep Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
Pretrip Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Electrical Standby (Model 50 Units Only) . . . . . . . . .132
Pretrip Test Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Electric Motor and Overload Relay . . . . . . . . . . .132
Conditions where Pretrip Tests are not allowed . 108 Standby Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132
Pretrip Test Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

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Maintenance Inspection Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Serial Number and Refrigerant Label Locations . 140

Recover Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Emergency Cold Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

California
Proposition 65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

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Introduction
There is nothing complicated about operating and maintaining IMPORTANT: This manual is published for informational
your Thermo King unit, but a few minutes studying this purposes only and the information furnished herein should
manual will be time well spent. not be considered as all-inclusive or meant to cover all
contingencies. If more information is required, consult your
Performing pre-trip checks and enroute inspections on a
Thermo King Service Directory for the location and
regular basis will minimize on-the-road operating problems. A
telephone number of the local dealer.
regular maintenance program will also help to keep your unit
in top operating condition. If factory recommended procedures
are followed, you will find that you have purchased the most
efficient and dependable temperature control system available.
All service requirements, major and minor, should be handled
by a Thermo King dealer for four very important reasons:
• They are equipped with the factory recommended tools to
perform all service functions
• They have factory trained and certified technicians
• They have genuine Thermo King replacement parts
• The warranty on your new unit is valid only when the
repair and replacement of component parts is performed
by an authorized Thermo King dealer.

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Safety Precautions
Thermo King recommends that all services be performed by a
CAUTION: Use extreme caution when drilling holes
Thermo King dealer. However, there are several general safety
in the unit. Drilling into electrical wiring or
practices which you should be aware of:
refrigerant lines could cause a fire. Never drill into
structural components.
WARNING: Always wear goggles or safety glasses
when working with or around the refrigeration
system or battery. Refrigerant or battery acid can Automatic Start/Stop Operation
cause permanent damage if it comes in contact with This unit is capable of automatic operation and may start at any
your eyes. time without prior warning.

WARNING: Keep hands and loose clothing clear of WARNING: The unit may start at any time when the
fans and belts at all times when the unit is operating controller is turned on. The controller display lights
or when opening or closing compressor service up when the controller is turned on.
valves.
WARNING: Units equipped with electric standby may
WARNING: Exposed coil fins can cause painful start at any time when the unit is connected to live
lacerations. Service work on the evaporator or electric power and the controller is turned on.
condenser coils is best left to a certified Thermo King
technician.

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WARNING: Be sure to press the OFF key to turn the CAUTION: Do not connect other manufacturer’s
controller off before opening doors or inspecting any equipment or accessories to the Thermo King unit.
part of the unit. This could result in severe damage to equipment
and void the warranty!

Battery Installation and Cable CAUTION: Set all unit electrical controls to the
Routing OFF position before connecting battery cables to
the battery to prevent unit from starting
WARNING: Improperly installed battery could unexpectedly and causing personal injury.
result in a fire or explosion! A Thermo King
approved battery must be installed and properly CAUTION: Always wear protective clothing,
secured to the battery tray. gloves and eye wear when handling and installing
batteries. Battery acid can cause serious burns
WARNING: Improperly installed battery cables when exposed to eyes or skin. If battery acid
could result in fire or explosion! Battery cables contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with
must be installed, routed and secured properly to soap and water. If acid enters your eye,
prevent them from rubbing, chaffing or making immediately flood it with running cold water for at
contact with hot, sharp or rotating components. least twenty minutes and get medical attention
immediately.
WARNING: Do not attach fuel lines or any
additional wiring harnesses to the battery cables as
this could cause an electrical fire!

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CAUTION: Always cover battery terminals to DANGER: Fluorocarbon refrigerants tend to

prevent them from making contact with metal displace air and can cause oxygen depletion which
components during battery installation. Battery could result in DEATH BY SUFFOCATION. Provide
terminals grounding against metal could cause the adequate ventilation in enclosed or confined areas.
battery to explode.
WARNING: Fluorocarbon refrigerants evaporate
rapidly, freezing anything they contact if accidentally
Electrical Hazard released into the atmosphere from the liquid state.
CAUTION: Be sure to turn off the high voltage
power supply, and disconnect the electric cable before Refrigerant Oil
working on the unit. Units with electric standby
present a potential electrical hazard. Observe the following precautions when working with or
around refrigerant oil:

Refrigerant WARNING: Always wear goggles or safety glasses to

protect eyes from refrigerant oil contact.
Although fluorocarbon refrigerants are classified as safe,
observe caution when working with refrigerants or around
areas where they are being used in the servicing of your unit. WARNING: Protect skin and clothing from
prolonged or repeated contact with refrigerant oil.
DANGER: Fluorocarbon refrigerants may produce Rubber gloves are recommended.
toxic gases. In the presence of an open flame or
electrical short, these gases are severe respiratory
WARNING: Wash thoroughly immediately after
irritants CAPABLE OF CAUSING DEATH.
handling refrigerant oil to prevent irritation.

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First Aid Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Immediately contact

local poison control center or physician.
First Aid–Refrigerant
Eyes: For contact with liquid, immediately flush eyes with Safety Decals and Locations
large amounts of water. Get prompt medical attention.
Skin: Flush areas with large amounts of warm water. Do not
apply heat. Wrap burns with dry, sterile, bulky dressing to
protect from infection or injury. Get prompt medical attention.
Inhalation: Move victim to fresh air and restore breathing if
necessary. Stay with victim until arrival of emergency medical
personnel.

First Aid–Refrigerant Oil

Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with large amounts of water for
at least 15 minutes while holding the eyelids open. Get prompt
medical attention.
Skin: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash thoroughly with Figure 1: Antifreeze Caution
soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation persists. (Attached near Expansion Tank fill cap)

Inhalation: Move victim to fresh air and restore breathing if

necessary. Stay with victim until arrival of emergency
personnel.

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Figure 2: Clearing Alarms Caution Figure 3: Belt Caution (Locations vary depending on
(Typically located near the HMI Controller) model. Decals are located near areas that contain
belts and fans which can cause severe injuries if
hands or clothing become tangled.)

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CAUTION FAN

ATTENTION VENTILATEUR

91-4815
ACHTUNG VENTILATOR

ATTENZIONE VENTILATORE

CUIDADO VENTILADOR

Figure 4: Automatic Start Caution (Locations vary Figure 5: Fan Caution (Locations vary depending on
depending on model. Decals are located near areas model. Decals are located near areas that contain
that contain moving parts which can cause severe fans which can cause severe injuries if hands or
injuries if hands or clothing become tangled when the clothing become tangled.)
unit automatically starts.)

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Model 50 Units (Electric Standby)

Figure 6: Electrical Hazard (Locations vary Figure 7: High Voltage Caution

depending on model. Typically located near power (Located near high voltage box.)
receptacle, high voltage tray cover and interface
board.)

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In compliance with the California ULG (Utility, Lawn and 2-4. Fuel Oil System: Fuel oil system must remain intact
Garden) Rules, the following information is provided: and receive regular prescribed maintenance. Example: Fuel
filter replacement at required operation hour interval.
1. Selection Of Fuel Oil: Use diesel fuel only.
3. Engine Identification: Engines must be identified in a
2-1. Modification To Any Engine Component:
manner that will determine when they were built and what
Modifications to any engine component which many cause regulations they comply with. The engine must be labeled with
engine exhaust emission output changes are not allowed. an emission control label and the engine family name, both
Any engine modification not in compliance with regulation described below.
will be the responsibility of the engine manufacturer, dealer or
customer who made the modification.
2-2. Air Induction System: Air induction system must
remain intact and receive regular prescribed maintenance.
Example: Air cleaner element replacement at required
operation hour interval.
2-3. Exhaust System: Exhaust system must remain intact
and cannot be modified in any manner that will further restrict
exhaust flow.

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a. Emission control label: a new label, shown in b. Engine Family Name, as assigned by the California
Figure 1, contains important engine information. Air Resources Board, identifies engine family group,
by largest displacement, within an engine family, and
is shown in Figure 2.

AMA04
AMA06

Figure 1: Emission Control Label Figure 2: Engine Family Name

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3-1 Emission Control Labels: Emission control labels are All engine labels and supplementary labels will contain the
a requirement of the California ULG Rules. In the event the following information:
emission control label provided on the engine is inaccessible, • Engine Family Name
there will be a supplemental label containing the same
information, provided by the equipment manufacturer, located • Displacement
in a readily accessible location, shown in Figure 3: • Manufacturer
The above information, along with the engine serial number,
will be required to obtain proper service information and
correct service repair parts. Figure 4 identifies the engine
model.

Engine Model
TK380F
AMA05
Note: Design parameters to bring engine family
into compliance were utilized; no after treatment
measures incorporated.
Figure 3: Emission Control Label Location
Figure 4: Engine Model

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4. Emission Control Related Parts: The California ULG 5. Maintenance Schedule: To maintain optimum engine
Rules require a manufacturing defect warranty on all emission performance and compliance with the California ULG Rules,
control parts, including: the maintenance schedule must be adhered to.
• Fuel Injection Pump Regular scheduled maintenance is the major key to engine
service life and emission regulation compliance. Scheduled
• Fuel Injection Nozzle
maintenance requirements must be performed regularly. See
• High Pressure Oil Line the Maintenance Schedule provided in this Operator’s Manual.
• Air Cleaner Element1
• Fuel Filter Element1 California Emission Control
• Air Cleaner Gasket
System Warranty Statement
• Air Intake Pipe (Manifold) Gasket
Your Warranty Rights And
• Muffler Gasket Obligations
The warranty period is two years and complete details are The California Air Resources Board and Thermo King are
included in the section of this manual titled “California pleased to explain the California emission control system
Emission Control System Warranty Statement, Your Warranty warranty on your 1996 and later utility equipment (ULG)
Rights And Obligations.” engine. In California, new utility equipment (ULG) engines
1 must be designed, built, and equipped to meet the state’s
Any warranted part which is scheduled for replacement as
stringent anti-smog standards. Thermo King must warrant the
required maintenance shall be warranted for the period of time
California emission control system on your utility equipment
up to the first scheduled replacement point for that part.

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(ULG) engine for the time listed below, provided there has Owner’s Warranty Responsibilities
been no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of your utility
As the utility equipment (ULG) engine owner, you are
equipment (ULG) engine.
responsible for the performance of the required maintenance
Your California emission control system includes parts such as listed in this Operator’s Manual. Thermo King recommends
the fuel injection pump, the fuel injection nozzle, and the that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your utility
high-pressure fuel line. Also included are the air filter element equipment (ULG) engine, but Thermo King cannot deny
and the fuel filter element which are covered under this warranty solely for the lack of receipts or your failure to ensure
California emission control system warranty only up to the first the performance of all scheduled maintenance.
scheduled maintenance replacement.
As the utility equipment (ULG) engine owner, you should be
Where a warrantable condition exists, Thermo King will repair aware that Thermo King may deny you warranty coverage if
your utility equipment (ULG) engine with California emission your utility equipment (ULG) engine, or a part or component,
control system parts or components at no cost to you, including has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance, or
diagnosis, parts and labor. unapproved modifications.
You are responsible for presenting your utility equipment
Manufacturer’s Warranty Coverage (ULG) engine to an authorized Thermo King dealer as soon as
1996 and later utility equipment (ULG) engines: California a problem exists. The emission control system parts or
emission control system parts and components are warranted component repairs should be completed in a reasonable
for the period of two years (24 months). If any California amount of time not to exceed 30 days.
emission control system part or component on your utility If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and
equipment (ULG) engine is defective, the part or component responsibilities, contact a Thermo King service representative
will be repaired or replaced by Thermo King. at 952-887-2337.

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Manufacturer Explanation Of at a Thermo King authorized service dealer. To obtain the

phone number of your nearest Thermo King authorized
Emission Control System service dealer, call the Cold Line at: 952-887-2202.
Warranty Coverage 2. Warranty Period: Any warranted California emission
A. Warranty Commencement Date control system part or component that is not scheduled for
replacement as required maintenance, or that is scheduled
The California emission control system warranty period begins
only for regular inspection to the effect of repair or
on the date the engine or equipment is delivered to the original
replacement as necessary, shall be warranted for the
retail purchaser.
warranty period. Any warranted part that is scheduled for
B. Length Of Coverage replacement as required maintenance shall be warranted
Thermo King warrants to the original purchaser, and each for the period of time up to the first scheduled replacement
subsequent purchaser, that the engine emission control system point for that part or component.
is free from defects in material and workmanship that cause the 3. Diagnosis: The owner shall not be charged for diagnostic
failure of the warranted California emission control system labor which leads to the determination that a California
part or component for a period of two years (24 months) emission control system warranted part or component is
beginning on the day the utility equipment (ULG) engine is defective, if the diagnostic work is performed at a Thermo
delivered to the original purchaser. King authorized service dealer.
C. What Is Covered 4. Consequential Damages: Thermo King is liable for
1. Repair or Replacement of Parts: Repair or replacement damages to other engine parts or components caused by
of any California emission control system warranted part the failure of an emission control system part or
or component will be performed at no charge to the owner component within the above stated California emission
control system warranty period.

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D. What is Not Covered call the customer service representative at 888-887-2202 for
1. Failures caused by abuse, neglect, or improper the location of the nearest Thermo King authorized service
maintenance. dealer.
G. Maintenance, Replacement and Repair of Emission
2. Add-On or Modified Parts. The use of add-on or modified
Control System Related Parts
parts can be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim.
Thermo King is not liable for failures of emission control Any Thermo King approved replacement part can be used in
system parts or components caused by the use of add-on or the performance of any warranty maintenance or repairs on
modified parts. emission control system parts or components, and must be
3. Use of fuel other than the California Title 13, CCR Section provided without charge to the owner if the part is still under
2282 (g)(3), low sulfur, low aromatic, with a cetane the California emission control system warranty.
number of 48 minimum, will nullify this warranty. H. Emission Control System Warranty Parts List
E. How to File a Claim • Part Name
Warranty claims for California emission control system parts • Fuel Injection Pump
or components are to be filed by the Thermo King authorized • Fuel injection Nozzle
servicing dealer on behalf of the engine owner.
• High Pressure Fuel Oil Line
F. Where to Get Warranty Service
• Air Cleaner Element
Warranty service or repairs shall be provided at all Thermo
King authorized service dealers. You can generally find dealers • Fuel Filter Element
in the Yellow Pages of your regional telephone directory, or • Air Cleaner Gasket
• Air Intake Pipe (Manifold)

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• Gasket Muffler Gasket If an emission-related part or component fails during the

I. Maintenance Statements warranty period, it will be repaired or replaced. Any such part
or component repaired or replaced under warranty is warranted
The owner is responsible for the performance of the required for the warranty period.
maintenance as defined by Thermo King within this Operator’s
During the term of this warranty, Thermo King will provide,
Manual.
through a Thermo King authorized service dealer or other
establishment authorized by Thermo King, repair or
EPA Emission Control System replacement of any warranted part at no charge to the non-road
engine owner.
Warranty Statement
Thermo King warrants to the initial owner and each subsequent In an emergency, repairs can be performed at any service
owner that the certified non-road diesel engine in your unit is: establishment, or by the owner, using any replacement part.
Thermo King will reimburse the owner for their expenses,
1. Designed, built and equipped so as to conform, at the time including diagnostic charges, for such emergency repair. These
of sale, with all applicable regulations adopted by the expenses shall not exceed Thermo King’s suggested retail price
United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). for all warranted parts replaced, and labor changes based on
2. Free from defects in materials and workmanship in Thermo King’s recommended time allowance for the warranty
specific, emission-related parts for a period of five years repair and the geographically appropriate hourly labor rate.
or 3,000 hours of operation, whichever comes first, after Any replacement part can be used for maintenance or repairs.
date of delivery to the initial owner. The owner should ensure that such parts are equivalent in
design and durability to genuine Thermo King parts. However,
Thermo King is not liable for parts which are not genuine
Thermo King parts.

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A part not being available within 30 days or repair not being Thermo King Corporation Responsibilities
completed within 30 days constitutes an emergency.
During the emission warranty period, if a defect in material or
As a condition of reimbursement, replaced parts and received workmanship of a warranted part or component is found,
invoices must be presented at a place of business of a Thermo Thermo King will provide:
King authorized service dealer or other establishment
authorized by Thermo King. • New, remanufactured, or repaired parts or components
required to correct the defect.
This warranty covers the following emission-related parts and
NOTE: Items replaced under this warranty become the
components:
property of Thermo King.
• Fuel Injection System
• Labor, during normal working hours, required to make the
• Intake Manifold warranty repair. This includes diagnosis and labor to
• Exhaust Manifold remove and install the engine, if necessary.

• Miscellaneous hoses, clamps, connectors and sealing

devices used in the above systems. Owner Responsibilities
If failure of one of these parts or components results in failure During the emission warranty period, the owner is responsible
of another part or component, both will be covered by this for:
warranty. • The performance of all required maintenance. A warranty
claim will not be denied because the scheduled
Responsibilities maintenance was not performed. However, if the lack of
required maintenance was the reason for the repair, then
This warranty is subject to the following: the claim will be denied.

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• Premium of overtime cost. Remedies under this warranty are limited to the provision of
• Cost to investigate complaints that are not caused by material and services as specified herein. Thermo King is not
defect in Thermo King material or workmanship. responsible for incidental or consequential damages such as
downtime or loss of engine-powered equipment.
• Providing timely notice of a warrantable failure and
promptly making the product available for repair.

Limitations
Thermo King is not responsible for resultant damages to an
emission-related part or component resulting from:
• Any application or installation Thermo King deems
improper as explained in this Operator’s Manual, or any
other manuals provided with the unit.
• Attachments, accessory items, or parts not authorized for
use by Thermo King.
• Improper off-road engine maintenance, repair, or abuse.
• Owner’s unreasonable delay in making the product
available after being notified of a potential product
problem.
This warranty is in addition to Thermo King’s standard
warranty applicable to the off-road engine product involved.

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Unit Description
General Description Engine power for the unit is provided by a diesel engine.
Optional electric standby power (Model 50) is provided by an
The T-1080S and T-1280R SPECTRUM™ units are a electric motor. A clutch on the diesel engine isolates the engine
microprocessor based transport temperature control systems during electric standby operation.
that use the SR-3 Truck HMI microcontroller to manage
system functions. The continuous monitoring function of the microprocessor
optimizes the unit’s performance, reducing fuel consumption
These self-powered multi-temperature units for straight trucks and unit down time. The unit has a self check feature that can
include the latest in compressor technology: T-1080S units be run before the daily distribution route to identify possible
utilize scroll compressors and T-1280R units use reciprocating malfunctions.
compressors. The condensing unit mounts on the front of the
truck cargo compartment. Remote evaporators are used to The built-in CYCLE-SENTRY, an exclusive Thermo King
control temperatures in up to three individual cargo feature, automatically starts and stops the unit according to
compartments. temperature demands.

These unit’s are designed for use with chlorine free R-404A
refrigerant. Two basic models provide the following:
Model 30: Cooling and hot gas heating on engine operation.
Model 50: Cooling and hot gas heating on engine operation
and electric standby operation. Electric evaporator heaters are
optional.

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Design Features • Diesel/Electric Autoswitching (Model 50)

• Microprocessor Controller, SR-3 Truck • Economy Mode

• Alarm Code Display • Fahrenheit and Celsius Scales

• Continuous System Monitoring • Fuel Filter, Spin On

• CYCLE-SENTRYTM Start/Stop Controls • Low Decibel Kit

• Engine and Electric (Model 50) Hour Display • Oil Filter, Full Flow

• In-Cab Remote • Poly-V Belt System with Quiet Channel Technology

• Smart Defrost • R-404A Chlorine-free Refrigerant

• Symbolic Controller Interface • Robotic Welded Steel Frame with Automotive Grade 2
Coat Paint Finish
• Unit Self Check-pretripping
• Scroll Compressor, New Generation TK06
• Aerodynamic Thermo Plastic Recyclable Injection
Molded Skins with In-mold Color • Reciprocating Compressor, X-430P (T-1280R)

• Air Cleaner, Dry Type • ETV (Electronic Throttling Valve)

• Alternator, 12 Volt, 120 Amp • Stainless Steel Condenser and Evaporator Hardware

• Automatic Phase Correction (Model 50) • TK380F Tier 4 Diesel Engine

• Bypass Oil Filter • Top Cover System

• Coolant Expansion Tank with Overflow Bottle

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Unit Options • Whisper™ Plus Sound Kit

• SmartPower™ Electric Standby (standard 230 v/3 • Silicone Hoses

phase/60 Hz) 460/3/60, 400/3/50 • Hose Management Channel
• Hand Held TSR-3 Diagnostic Tool • Top Cover and Screen
• Body Mount Enclosure for HMI • Evaporator Side Screens
• Rear Remote Control (flush mount) • Snow Cover
• Easy-Read Thermometer • Special Finish Paint
• Remote Indicator Lights
• DAS (Data Acquisition System) Engine
• Door Switch Engine power for both T-1080S or T-1280R SPECTRUM units
is provided by the TK380F, a three cylinder, EPA Tier 4,
• CargoLink™ Wireless Sensors
special clean and quiet diesel engine rated at 16.2 continuous
• Battery Box horsepower (12.1 kW) at 2200 RPM. A belt drive system
• Battery (truck) transfers energy to the compressor, unit fans and alternator.

• Heat (electric)
• Engine Block Heater
• Fuel Tank (30 gal. aluminum side-fill)
• Quick Oil Drain Kit

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ELC (Extended Life Coolant) Scroll Compressor (T-1080S)

The maintenance interval for ELC is five years or 12,000 The unit features the high performance new generation TK06
hours. A nameplate on the coolant expansion tank identifies scroll compressor.
units with ELC (see “Safety Decals and Locations”). The new
engine coolant, Texaco Extended Life Coolant, is Red instead Reciprocating Compressor
of the previous Green or Blue-Green coolants.
(T-1280R)
CAUTION: Do not add Green or Blue-Green The unit features the X430P 4-cylinder reciprocating
coolants to cooling systems that use Red Extended compressor with 29.8 cu in (492 cc) displacement.
Life Coolants.
Premium HMI Control Panel
NOTE: The use of 50/50% pre-mixed ELC is recommended The Premium HMI Control Panel (Human/Machine Interface)
to ensure that deionized water is being used. If 100% full is used to operate the unit and display unit information. The
strength concentrate is used, deionized or distilled water is Control Panel is typically located in the vehicle driver's
recommended instead of tap water to ensure the integrity of compartment and communicates with the base controller using
the cooling system is maintained. a connection on the interface board.

Clutch
The centrifugal clutch engages fully at 600 ± 100 RPM on
engine operation, constantly turning the compressor, alternator,
and fans at both high and low speed. The clutch isolates the
engine from the belt drive system during electric standby
AMA1070
operation on Model 50 units.
Figure 5: Premium HMI Control Panel

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CYCLE-SENTRYTM Start/Stop Defrost is accomplished by passing hot refrigerant gas through

the evaporator coil, thus melting the frost (or ice). Melted frost
System drains out of the unit onto the ground through the drain tubes.
The CYCLE-SENTRY Start/Stop fuel saving system provides The defrost damper closes during defrost to prevent warm air
optimum operating economy. from entering the cargo area. The optional electric heater strips
are also energized in defrost during electric standby operation.
WARNING: Turn the unit off by pressing the OFF key
Defrost can be initiated at any time the evaporator coil
before opening doors or inspecting any part of the
temperature is below 42 F (5.5 C).
unit. The unit can start at any time without warning if
it has been turned on by pressing the ON key. There are two methods of defrost initiation:
SR-3 Microprocessor Controller: The Microprocessor
The CYCLE-SENTRY system automatically starts the unit on Controller is programmed to automatically initiate timed and
microprocessor demand and shuts down the unit when all forced defrost cycles. The SR-3 uses temperature sensors to
demands are satisfied. determine if forced defrost is required.
The system monitors and maintains the compartment
Manual Defrost: Manual Defrost allows the operator to
temperature, the engine block temperature, and battery charge
initiate a defrost cycle by pressing the DEFROST key. See
levels at a point where quick, easy starts are possible.
“Initiating a Manual Defrost Cycle.”

Defrost
Frost will gradually build up on the evaporator coils as a result
of normal operation. Periodically this frost must be melted to
prevent a loss of cooling and airflow.

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DAS - Data Acquisition System Electric Standby (Model 50 Units

(Optional) Only)
The DAS (Data Acquisition System) monitors and records the The Electric Standby option allows the unit to be operated on
temperatures of (up to) six additional sensors. The sensors are either the diesel engine or external electric power.
independent from the microprocessor controller and are
normally located in the truck box to monitor load temperatures. DANGER: High voltage AC power is present
DAS data can be downloaded through a serial port to an IBM® whenever the unit is operating in the Electric mode
PC compatible computer. WinTrac™ 4.0 (or higher) software and whenever the unit is connected to external
is used to view and analyze the data. Brief reports can be standby power. Voltages of this magnitude can be
printed on a micro-printer connected to the serial port. lethal. Exercise extreme caution when working on the
unit.

CargoLink™ (Optional)
Standard Model 50 Features
CargoLink™ is a wireless sensor system. The main
components are the coordinator module, interconnect harness, The following features are standard equipment on units
antenna, and wireless sensors. The coordinator module equipped with Electric Standby.
receives information from the wireless sensors through the Automatic Diesel/Electric Selection: The unit will
antenna, and communicates with the controller through the automatically switch to electric operation when a power cord is
interconnect harness. connected and the standby power is switched On.
Overload Relay: The overload relay is self-resetting.
Hot Gas Heat: Hot gas heat is utilized on all units.

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Automatic Phase Correction: The control system features off and coolant has cooled. Coolant level in the overflow bottle
two motor contactors. This allows correct motor rotation must always be at or above the FULL COLD mark of the bottle
regardless of phase rotation on the incoming power. when cool.
The engine must have antifreeze protection to –30 F (–34 C).
Optional Model 50 Features Check and add coolant in the expansion tank and overflow
The following features are available as options on units bottle as needed.
equipped with Electric Standby. CAUTION: Do not remove expansion tank cap while
the coolant is hot.
• Electric Heater Strips
• Auto Switching
CAUTION: Do not add Green or Blue-Green
coolants to cooling systems that use Red Extended
Engine Compartment Life Coolants.
Components
Coolant Expansion Tank: The coolant level and Engine Oil Dipstick: Use the engine oil dipstick to check
temperature inside the expansion tank are monitored by the the engine oil level.
base controller. If the coolant temperature becomes too high or Receiver Tank Sight Glass: The receiver tank sight glass
the level becomes too low, an alarm will occur. The expansion is used to assist in checking the amount of refrigerant in the
tank must always be completely full of coolant when cool. system.
Coolant Overflow Bottle: The overflow bottle captures Compressor Oil Sight Glass: The compressor oil sight
coolant expelled from the expansion tank during normal diesel glass is used to check the relative level of compressor oil in the
operation. Coolant returns to expansion tank when the unit is compressor sump.

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Unit Protection Devices Coolant Temperature Sensor: This sensor provides an

engine coolant temperature input to the microprocessor. If the
High Pressure Cutout Switch (HPCO): This normally engine coolant temperature is too high, the controller stops the
closed switch monitors the discharge pressure at the unit and records an alarm.
compressor. It opens on high discharge pressure to shut the unit
down to prevent damage. Electric Motor Overload Relay (Model 50): The
overload relay protects the electric standby motor. The
Electronic Throttling Valve (ETV): This component is an overload relay opens the circuit from the contactor to the
electromechanical control device used to limit the suction electric motor if the motor overloads for any reason and an
pressure to the compressor. The valve is controlled by the alarm will occur. The relay resets when the alarm code is
microprocessor controller. cleared.
Engine Oil Pressure Switch/Sensor: The engine oil Fuses: Sizes and functions are described in the Specifications
pressure switch/sensor is located on the filter head above the section of this manual.
bypass oil filter. Engine oil pressure should rise immediately
on starting. If engine oil pressure drops below 10 ± 2 psig (69 ±
14 kPa), the switch/sensor signals the microprocessor to stop
the engine.
Preheat Buzzer: The preheat buzzer sounds when the
CYCLE-SENTRYTM system energizes the glow plugs. This
should warn anyone near the unit that the CYCLE-SENTRYTM
system is about to start the diesel engine.

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Figure 6: T-1080S SPECTRUM Front View (T-1280R Similar)

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2 3
1
4
5

1. Engine (dipstick on side of engine) 5. Alternator

2. Coolant Overflow Bottle 6. Compressor
3. Coolant Expansion Tank 7. Dehydrator (Filter-Drier)
4. Electric Motor (Model 50 only) 8. On/Off Switch
Figure 7: Main Components
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Premium HMI Control Panel Features
The Premium Truck HMI (Human/Machine Interface) Control
Panel is available as an option on SR-3 Truck applications. It is
used to operate the unit, display unit information and access all
SR-3 Maintenance and Guarded Access Menus. The Premium
HMI Control Panel communicates with the base controller via
the CAN (Controller Area Network) bus. It is connected to the
AMA1070
base controller via CAN Connector J14 on the interface board.
The Premium HMI Control Panel is typically located in the Figure 8: Premium HMI Control Panel
vehicle driver's compartment. It may be installed in the truck
The HMI control panel consists of a display and 8
instrument panel using a DIN mounting ring or under the
touch-sensitive keys.
instrument panel using an under dash mounting kit.
The display is capable of showing both text and graphics.
The Premium HMI Control Panel is also available as a
Mechanics HMI Control Panel. The Mechanics HMI Control The keys on the left and right sides of the display are dedicated
Panel is required to display all unit information and to access single function "hard" keys.
the Maintenance Menu and Guarded Access Menu on units The four keys under the display are "soft" keys. The functions
equipped with the Standard HMI Control Panel. See Service of these soft keys change depending on the operation being
Procedure H05A in Section 6 of the controller diagnostic performed. If a soft key is active the current key function is
manual for details of the Mechanics HMI Control Panel. shown in the display directly above the key.

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Display arrow indicates that this zone is in null. Zone 3 has a setpoint
of 50°F, and a return air temperature of 48.8°F. The upward
The display presents information to the operator. This
pointing arrow shows this zone is heating.
information includes setpoint and temperature for each zone,
unit or zone operating information, gauge readings, NOTE: The zone temperature shown is always return air
temperatures and other information as selected by the operator. temperature.
The keys on either side of the display are dedicated or "hard"
keys. Their function always remains the same.
The four keys under the display are termed "soft" keys. The
functions of these keys change depending on the operation
being performed. The function of each soft key is shown by
labels in the display located directly above each soft key. The
soft key under each zone is used to turn that zone on and off
AMA1071 and allows the Setpoint for that zone to be changed. Pressing
Figure 9: Premium HMI Control Panel Display the soft key under MENU accesses the MAIN MENU.

The Standard Display of box temperature and setpoint for 3

zones is shown in Figure 9. The CYCLE SENTRY Icon in the
upper right of the display shows the unit is running in CYCLE
SENTRY (Start-Stop) Mode. Zone 1 has a setpoint of -10°F,
and a return air temperature of -8.2°F. The downward pointing
arrow shows this zone is cooling. Zone 2 has a setpoint of
35°F, and a return air temperature of 35.8°F. The absence of an

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Hard Keys
Hard Key Description
This key is used to turn the unit on. First
the display will briefly show the Thermo
King Logo and then the statement
"Configuring System - Please Wait".
When the power-up sequence is
complete the display shows the Standard
Display of box temperature and setpoint.
Figure 10: Hard Keys For more information see "Turning the
The keys on either side of the display are dedicated or "hard" Unit On and Off" later in this section.
keys. Their function always remains the same. This key is used to turn the unit off. First
the display will briefly show "System is
Powering Down - Please Wait. Press On
to Resume" and then "Off" will appear
momentarily. When the power-down
sequence is complete the display will be
blank. For more information see
"Turning the Unit On and Off" later in this
section.

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Soft Keys
Hard Key Description
This key is used to initiate a manual
defrost cycle. For more information see
“Initiating a Manual Defrost Cycle" later
in this section.
This key is used to lock out high speed
operation in noise sensitive areas. For
more information see "Selecting High
Speed Lock-Out" later in this section. Figure 11: Soft Keys
NOTE: The Thermo King Premium Truck HMI Control
Panel features a High Speed Lock-Out key as shown here.
The Thermo King Trailer HMI Control Panel features a
Cycle Sentry key in this position. When using the Thermo
King Premium Truck HMI Control Panel, Cycle Sentry
Mode or Continuous Mode is selected from the Main Menu -
Mode Sub menu as shown later in this section

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• CLEAR HELP
• HOUR METERS SENSORS
Soft Key Description
The four "soft" keys under the display • GAUGES
are multi-purpose keys. Their function
changes depending on the operation Turning the Unit On and Off
being performed. If a soft key is active The unit is turned on by pressing the ON key and off by
the soft key function is shown in the pressing the OFF key. When the ON key is pressed the display
display directly above the soft key. The briefly shows the THERMO KING Logo as the display
soft keys are numbered from left to right, initializes.
with Key 1 on the far left and Key 4 on
the far right. IMPORTANT: The ON key must be held down until the
Thermo King Logo appears. If the ON key is not held down
long enough (approximately ½ second), the display may
Typical soft key functions: flicker but the unit will not start up. If this occurs, hold the
• ZONE ON/OFF and SETPOINT CHANGE ON key down until the Thermo King logo appears.
• MENU
• NEXT BACK
• YES NO
• + -
• SELECT EXIT

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This section only applies if more than one language is

enabled.
If more than one language has been enabled, a prompt will
appear to allow the desired language to be chosen as shown
below. Only languages enabled from the Guarded Access
Menu are available. If a different language is desired, press the
NO key as shown in Figure 14.

Figure 12: ON Key

Then the startup screen shown in Figure 13 appears while

communications are established and the unit prepares for
operation.

Figure 14: NO Key

The Language menu will appear as shown in Figure 15. Press

the + or – keys to select the desired language. When the desired
language is shown press the YES key to confirm the choice.

Figure 13: Startup Screen

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The new language is confirmed, and then the Standard Display

will appear in the new language as shown in Figure 17. The
unit is ready to run.
NOTE: The Standard Display in Deutsch (German) is the
same as in English

Figure 15: + and - Keys, YES Key

The display will briefly show PROGRAMMING

LANGUAGE - PLEASE WAIT in the new language as shown
in Figure 16

Figure 17: Standard Display, New Language

Should it be necessary to change to another language at any

time, return to the Standard Display and then press and hold the
first and last soft keys for 5 seconds as shown in Figure 18. The
Standard Display below is shown in Deutsch (German).
NOTE: The Standard Display in Deutsch (German) is the
same as in English
Figure 16: New Language

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Figure 18: Deutsch Figure 19: + and - Keys, YES Key

The Language Menu will appear in the current language as When the unit is ready to run the Standard Display appears.
shown in Figure 19. Press the + or - keys to select the desired The 2 Zone Display is shown in Figure 20.
language. When the desired language is shown press the YES
key to confirm the choice. Note that all languages in the
installed software can be selected using this method.

Figure 20: 2 Zone Display

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Pressing the OFF key stops unit operation. The unit shuts down
immediately and the display briefly shows the power down
message.

Figure 22: Press ON Key

Figure 21: Power Down Message

The display briefly shows OFF and then goes blank. To start
The Two Zone Standard Display
the unit again, press the ON key.

Figure 23: 2 Zone Standard Display

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The Standard Display is the default display that appears if no The Three Zone Standard Display
other display function is selected. A 2 Zone Standard display is
shown here. The 2 Zone Standard Display in Figure 23 shows
the return air temperature and setpoint for two zones.
• The Cycle Sentry Icon in the upper right of the display
shows that the unit is operating in Cycle Sentry mode.
• The return air temperature for Zone 1 is -8.2°F with a
-10°F setpoint. The down-pointing arrow indicates that
Zone 1 is cooling.
• The return air temperature for Zone 2 is 35.8°F with a Figure 24: 3 Zone Standard Display
35°F setpoint. The down-pointing arrow indicates that The 3 Zone Standard Display adds the third zone for units
Zone 2 is also cooling. equipped with three zones. The 3 Zone Standard Display
• The soft key under each zone is used to turn that zone on functions the same way as the 2 Zone Standard Display.
and off and allows the Setpoint for that zone to be • The Cycle Sentry Icon in the upper right of the display
changed. shows that the unit is operating in Cycle Sentry mode.
• The soft key labeled MENU allows the Main Menu to be • The return air temperature for Zone 1 is -8.2°F with a
selected. -10°F setpoint. The down-pointing arrow indicates that
Zone 1 is cooling.
• The return air temperature for Zone 2 is 35.8°F with a
35°F setpoint. The down-pointing arrow indicates that
Zone 2 is also cooling.

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• The return air temperature for Zone 3 is 48.8°F with a This feature, if enabled in Guarded Access, allows Single Zone
50°F setpoint. The up-pointing arrow indicates that Zone 3 Control operation to be selected by choosing the Main Menu
is heating. • and then selecting Single Zone Control from within the Mode
• The soft key under each zone is used to turn that zone on sub menu. The Single Zone Control Standard Display
and off and allows the Setpoint for that zone to be functions the same way as the other Standard Displays.
changed. • When this feature is selected, all zones will be forced on
and will control to the same selected setpoint.
• The soft key labeled MENU allows the Main Menu to be
selected. • The Cycle Sentry Icon in the upper right of the display
shows that the unit is operating in Cycle Sentry mode.
The Single Zone Control Standard • The box temperature in all zones is 35.8°F and all zones
Display are controlling to a 35°F setpoint.
• The down-pointing arrow indicates that all zones are
cooling.
• • The soft key labeled Setpoint allows the setpoint for all
zones to be changed.
The soft key labeled Menu allows the Main Menu to be
selected.

Figure 25: Single Zone Control Standard Display

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Operating The Unit in Single Zone • If Single Zone Control operation is selected the Single
Control Mode Zone Standard Display provides one soft key labeled Set
Point as shown above. This allows the setpoint for all
The following differences exist when operating the unit in zones to be changed simultaneously.
Single Zone Control Mode.
• If Single Zone Control operation is selected the individual
• Single Zone Control Mode will appear in the Main zones cannot be turned off. The unit and all zones are
Menu/Mode Menu only if the Single Zone Control feature turned On and Off simultaneously using the On and Off
has been enabled in the Guarded Access/Main Menu hard keys at the left side of the display.
Configuration menu.
• If Single Zone Control operation is selected then all zones Operating The Unit at a Single
will be forced on and will control to the same setpoint. Temperature
• Unit control is based on the temperature sensors of one If Single Zone Control Mode is not enabled, the unit can still
zone, usually Zone 1. be run at a single temperature.
• All bulkheads should be taken down to create one large
compartment.
• With the exception of defrost the operating mode of each
zone evaporator(s) will be same when in this mode. Unit
control is based on the temperature sensors of one zone,
usually Zone 1.

Figure 26: Single Temperature

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• All bulkheads should be taken down to create one large

compartment.
• Turn all zones on.
• Set all zones to the same setpoint.

Changing the Setpoint

From the Standard Display, press the ZONE soft key for the Figure 28: Setpoint Display
desired zone. ZONE 2 is shown in Figure 27
The “+“ and “-” soft keys are used to increase or decrease the
setpoint until the desired setpoint is shown. Here the setpoint
has been changed to 40°F using the “+” soft key.

Figure 27: Zone 2

The setpoint display appears as shown in Figure 28.

Figure 29: Setpoint Changed to 40 F

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The YES and NO soft keys confirm the setpoint change. When After the YES soft key has been pressed, the display will
the desired setpoint has been selected using the “+” and/or briefly show PROGRAMMING NEW SETPOINT – PLEASE
“-“st keys, press the YES soft key to confirm and load the new WAIT. The display then confirms the new setpoint for two
setpoint. If the setpoint is changed using the “+” or “-“st keys, seconds.
the change must be confirmed or rejected by pressing the YES
or NO soft key within 10 seconds of changing the setpoint. A
warning beep will sound after 5 seconds as a reminder. Failure
to confirm the new setpoint by pressing Yes or No within 10
seconds of changing the setpoint will result in no setpoint
change. If the setpoint is changed but is not confirmed by
pressing the YES or NO soft key, then Alarm Code 127
Setpoint Not Entered is set to indicate that a setpoint change
was started but was not completed. Figure 31: New Setpoint

The display then returns to the Standard Display showing the

new setpoint. Notice that the Zone 2 arrow now points up, to
indicate that Zone 2 is heating.

Figure 30: YES or NO Keys

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• If the YES or NO soft key is not pressed within 10 seconds

of making a change with the “+” or “-“ soft key, then the
setpoint is not changed and the display returns to the
Setpoint Display. The display briefly shows [SETPOINT
NOT CHANGED] and Alarm Code 127 Setpoint Not
Entered is set, to indicate that a setpoint change was
started but was not completed.

Figure 32: Zone 2 Heating

Turning a Zone On and Off
IMPORTANT: If the setpoint is changed using the “+” or IMPORTANT: Unlike trailer unit applications, Zone 1 can be
“-“st keys, the change must be confirmed or rejected by turned off without affecting unit operation, so long as at least
pressing the YES or NO soft key within 10 seconds of one other zone is turned on.
changing the setpoint.
IMPORTANT: At least one zone must be turned on. If all
• If the YES soft key is pressed, then the setpoint change configured zones but one are turned off, the controller will
made with the “+” or “-“ soft key is accepted, the setpoint not allow the last zone to be turned off.
changes, and the display returns to the Standard Display.
The state of each zone is retained when the unit is turned off
• If the NO soft key is pressed, then the setpoint change and on. For example, on a three zone unit if zones 1 and 2 are
made with the “+” or “-“ soft key is not accepted, the turned off and Zone 3 is turned on and the unit is turned off, the
setpoint is not changed, and the display returns to the zone states remain as they were. When the unit is turned back
Setpoint Display. Alarm Code 127 Setpoint Not Entered is on Zones 1 and 2 will still be off and Zone 3 will still be on.
not set.
To turn a zone on or off, press the soft key under the desired
zone. Zone 2 is selected in Figure 33.

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Press the TURN ZONE OFF soft key to turn the zone off.

Figure 33: Zone 2

The Zone 2 setpoint display appears as shown below. If the Figure 35: Turn Zone OFF
zone is turned on, the third soft key will be labeled TURN The display briefly shows PROGRAMMING ZONE ON/OFF
ZONE OFF. If the zone is turned off, the third soft key will be – PLEASE WAIT. The display then confirms the new Zone 2
labeled TURN ZONE ON. In Figure 34 TURN ZONE OFF is setting for several seconds.
shown since the zone is currently turned on.

Figure 36: New Zone 2 Setting

Figure 34: Turn Zone OFF

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The display then returns to the Standard Display showing Zone NOTE: If the unit is equipped with optional Electric Standby
2 is off. The setpoint for Zone 2 has been replaced with OFF as there may be some additional prompts before the engine will
shown in Figure 37 to indicate that the zone is now off. start. See STARTING THE ELECTRIC MOTOR on the
following pages for details.
CAUTION: The engine may start automatically any time the
unit is turned on.
WARNING: Never use starting fluid.
When the engine is preparing to start the HMI control panel
will display the engine start screen, as shown in Figure 38. The
preheat buzzer sounds during the engine preheat and crank
sequence.
Figure 37: Zone 2 is OFF

Starting the Diesel Engine

Diesel engine preheats and starts are automatic in both
Continuous Mode and Cycle Sentry Mode. The engine will
preheat and start as required when the unit is turned on. The
engine pre-heat and start sequence will be delayed in Cycle
Sentry mode if there is no current need for the engine to run. If
any keys are being pressed on the HMI control panel prior to Figure 38: Engine Start Screen
the engine start, the engine preheat and start will be delayed
After the engine is started the display returns to the Standard
until 10 seconds after the last key is pressed.
Display of temperature and setpoint.

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When the motor is preparing to start the HMI control panel will
display the motor start screen, as shown in Figure 40. The
preheat buzzer sounds for 20 seconds before the electric motor
starts.

Figure 39: Standard Display

Starting the Electric Motor

Units equipped with the Electric Standby option only.
Figure 40: Motor Start Screen
Electric motor starting is automatic in both Continuous Mode
and CYCLE-SENTRY Mode. The motor will start as required After the motor is running the display returns to the Standard
when the unit is turned on in Standby Mode and standby power Display of temperature and setpoint.
is connected. If any keys are being pressed on the HMI control
panel prior to the motor start, the motor start will be delayed
until 10 seconds after the last key is pressed.
CAUTION: The motor may start automatically any time the
unit is turned on.

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Figure 41: Standard Display Figure 42: Prompt Screen

If YES is selected then the display will briefly show the screen
Switching from Diesel to Electric in Figure 43.
Units equipped with the Electric Standby option only.
If the Diesel to Electric Autoswitch Enabled feature in
Guarded Access is set YES then the unit will automatically
switch to Electric Mode operation when standby power is
connected and available.
If the Diesel to Electric Autoswitch Enabled feature in
Guarded Access is set NO then the prompt screen shown in
Figure 42 will appear when standby power is connected and Figure 43: YES Selected
available.

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Electric Mode operation will briefly be confirmed. If unit

operation is required the electric motor will start as shown
previously in Starting The Electric Motor.

Switching from Electric to Diesel

Units equipped with the Electric Standby option only.
If the Electric to Diesel Autoswitch Enabled feature in
Guarded Access is set YES then the unit will automatically Figure 44: Prompt Screen
switch to Diesel Mode operation when standby power is turned Turn the unit off and back on using the OFF and ON Keys.
off or is no longer available. This will clear Alarm Code 91 Check Electric Ready Input and
If the Electric to Diesel Autoswitch Enabled feature in Alarm Code 84 Restart Null.
Guarded Access is set NO then the prompt screen shown in The CLEAR Soft Key will not clear these two alarms. Then the
Figure 44 will appear when standby power is turned off or is no prompt screen shown in Figure 45 will appear.
longer available. Alarm Code 91 Check Electric Ready Input
and Alarm Code 84 Restart Null will both be set.

Figure 45: Prompt Screen

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If YES is selected then the display will briefly show the screen To initiate a manual defrost cycle, press the Defrost Key as
in Figure 46. Then Diesel Mode operation will briefly be shown in Figure 47.
confirmed.

Figure 47: Defrost Key

Figure 46: Programming Diesel Mode
The display will briefly show [DEFROST]. Then the Zone
If unit operation is required the diesel engine will start as Select display will appear. Zone 1 has been selected in Figure
shown previously in STARTING THE DIESEL ENGINE. 48.

Initiating a Manual Defrost Cycle

Defrost cycles are usually initiated automatically based on time
or demand. Manual defrost is also available.
Manual defrost is only available if the zone is running and the
zone evaporator coil temperature is less than or equal to 45°F
(7°C). Other features such as door switch settings may prevent
manual defrost under some conditions. Figure 48: Zone 1 Selected

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The display briefly shows [DEFROST], [PROGRAMMING

DEFROST - PLEASE WAIT] and then [DEFROST
STARTED] as seen in Figure 49.

Figure 50: Indicator Bar

Terminating a Defrost Cycle

Figure 49: Defrost Started The defrost cycle terminates automatically when the coil
The display then shows the Defrost display. The bar indicator temperature is greater than or equal to 52°F (11°C) or the
shows approximately the percentage of time remaining to defrost timer expires. Defrost can also be terminated by turning
complete the defrost cycle. The bar indicator in Figure 50 the unit off and back on.
shows that the Zone 1 defrost cycle is approximately 25%
complete. Selecting High Speed Lock-Out Mode
(if enabled)
High speed operation can be locked out in noise sensitive areas
if required.

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NOTE: High Speed Lock-Out Enable must be set to

[Enabled] in the Guarded Access/Programmable Features
Menu or this feature will not be available.
IMPORTANT: HIGH SPEED LOCK-OUT TIMEOUT: If
High Speed Lock-Out Mode is selected, the High Speed
Inhibit Timeout feature may be set to return the unit to
normal operation after a set time period has expired. This
prevents unintended extended operation with high speed
Figure 51: High Speed Lock-Out Key
operation locked out. The time period may be from 15
minutes to 2 hours. If the time period is set and is exceeded The display will briefly show [PROGRAMMING HIGH
the unit will return to normal operation, with high speed SPEED LOCKOUT – PLEASE WAIT] (Figure 52).
operation allowed. If this occurs, the message HIGH SPEED
LOCK-OUT ACTIVE at the top of the display will disappear.
If necessary to return to High Speed Lock-Out Mode, press
the High Speed Lock-Out Key again.
The High Speed Lock-Out Key is a toggle. If high speed is
currently allowed, then pressing the High Speed Lock- Out
Key will disable high speed operation. Pressing the High
Speed Lock-Out Key again will allow high speed operation. To
change the setting, press the High Speed Lock-Out key as Figure 52: Programming High Speed Lockout
shown in Figure 51.

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The change is confirmed by briefly displaying [HIGH SPEED

LOCKOUT ACTIVE] or [HIGH SPEED LOCKOUT
INACTIVE] (Figure 53).

Figure 54: High Speed Lockout Active

Pressing the High Speed Lock-Out key again will turn the
feature off.
Figure 53: High Speed Lockout Inactive

The display will then return to the Standard Display. If High Main Menu Overview
Speed Lock-Out is turned on, the message HIGH SPEED
SR-3 Truck SPECTRUM M/T Operator and Main Menu.
LOCKOUT ACTIVE will be shown at the top of the display
(Figure 54).

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Figure 55: Main Menu Overview

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Main Menu Choices

The Main Menu contains sub menus that allow the operator to
view information and modify unit operation. To access the
Main Menu press the MENU soft key (Figure 56).

Figure 57: Pretrip

For detailed information see the individual explanations of

each sub-menu item on the following pages.
To return to the Standard Display press the EXIT soft key.
Figure 56: MENU Soft Key

The first Main Menu choice will appear. Press the NEXT and Using the Main Menu
BACK soft keys to scroll thru the menu choices. LANGUAGE MENU: If more than one language is enabled,
When the desired selection is shown on the display, press the this will be the first menu item to appear. If only one language
SELECT soft key to access it. The Pretrip selection is shown in is enabled, this menu will not appear. The Language Menu
Figure 57. allows the operator to select a language from a list of up to 11
languages at one time. All subsequent displays are shown in
the selected language. Three different language packages with
a total of 23 languages are available. English is the default
language and is provided in each of the packages.

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ALARMS MENU: Allows the operator to view all alarms, and MODE MENU: Allows the operator to change the unit
allows most alarms to be cleared. If only one language is operating modes if allowed. Not all modes may appear
enabled this will be the first menu item to appear. depending on the settings made from the Guarded Access
menu and the HMI Control Panel software version
GAUGES MENU: Allows the operator to view the unit
gauges and the state of the Inputs and Outputs on both the • Turn off Cycle Sentry Mode/turn on Cycle Sentry Mode
Interface Board and the Expansion Module. (If Cycle Sentry Mode is off the unit runs in Continuous
Mode).
SENSORS MENU: Allows the operator to view the unit
temperature sensors. If a DAS Data Logger is installed the data • Allows Temperature Units to be selected as Fahrenheit or
logger sensors may also be viewed. Celsius.

DATA LOGGER MENU: Allows the operator to send a Start • Allows Single Zone Control or Multi Zone Control to be
of Trip marker to the ServiceWatch Data Logger and the selected.
optional DAS Data Logger (if installed). A Print request can • Allows Keypad Lock-Out to be selected.
also be sent to the optional DAS Data Logger (if installed) to
• Allows Sleep Mode to be entered.
print the most recent trip record.
PRETRIP MENU: Allows the operator to start a Pretrip Test.
HOURMETERS MENU: Allows the operator to view the
If an alarm is active, the Pretrip Test is not allowed and the
unit hourmeters that have the view feature enabled in the
operator is prompted to clear the alarm(s).
Guarded Access menu. If the view feature for a particular
hourmeter is not enabled then that hourmeter will continue to ELECTRIC STANDBY MENU: If the Electric Standby
accumulate time but cannot be viewed from the Main Menu. option is present and the Diesel to Electric Auto-switch feature
However, all hourmeters can be viewed from the Maintenance is set NO, this feature allows the operator to manually select
Menu, even if they are not enabled.

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electric mode operation. This feature does not appear if the unit been enabled in Guarded Access will appear. Exercise care
does not feature optional Electric Standby or if the Diesel to when changing languages, as once changed all HMI Control
Electric Auto-switch feature is set YES. panel displays will be in the new language. If the user is not
familiar with the new language, problems may be experienced
DIESEL MODE MENU: If a unit equipped with electric
returning to the default language.
standby is running in electric mode and the Electric to Diesel
Auto-switch feature is set NO, this feature allows the operator The languages available are dependent on the HMI Control
to manually select diesel mode operation. This feature does not Panel Software Revision. Other than the supported languages,
appear if the unit does not feature optional Electric Standby or Software Revisions 65xx, 66xx, 67xx and 68xx are
if the Electric to Diesel Autoswitch feature is set YES. functionally identical.
ADJUST BRIGHTNESS MENU: Allows the operator to • Languages currently supported by Software Revision 6530
adjust the HMI control panel display backlight intensity as and later are English, Spanish, French, German, Italian,
required by local conditions. Dutch, Portuguese, Greek, Turkish, Hebrew and Arabic.

TIME MENU: Allows the operator to view the unit time and • Languages currently supported by Software Revision 6630
date. The time and date cannot be changed from this menu. and later are English, Danish, Russian, Norwegian,
Swedish, Finnish, Polish, Hungarian, Romanian,
Bulgarian and Czech.
Languages Menu
• Languages currently supported by Software Revision 6730
If the Language feature is enabled, an alternate language can be and later are English, Japanese and Chinese.
selected from the Language Menu. After a new language is
chosen, all subsequent displays will appear in that language. If
the language feature is not enabled this menu does not appear.
The default language is English. Only languages that have

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Mix and Match Language Feature

Software Revision 6830 allows any 5 languages from both the
65xx and 66xx to be enabled. Note that Japanese and Chinese
are not available for use with this feature.
NOTE: Wintrac 4.8.1 is also required to use the Mix and
Match Language Feature.
To select an alternate language, press the MENU key.
Figure 59: Select Key

The Language menu will appear as shown below. Press the +

or – keys to select the desired language. When the desired
language is shown press the YES key to confirm the choice
(Figure 60).

Figure 58: Menu Key

If enabled, the Language Menu is the first menu item to appear

as shown below. Press the SELECT key to choose the
Language menu (Figure 59).
Figure 60: YES Key

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The display will briefly show PROGRAMMING

LANGUAGE – PLEASE WAIT in the new language as shown
in Figure 61.

Figure 62: Standard Display

Repeat the process to select a different language. To select a
different Main Menu item press the NEXT key. To return to the
Figure 61: New Language Standard Display press the EXIT key.
The new language is confirmed, and then the Standard Display IMPORTANT: If necessary, English and all other languages
will appear in the new language as shown in Figure 62. in the installed HMI Control Panel software revision may be
NOTE: The Standard Display in Deutsch (German) is the accessed from the Standard Display.
same as in English. Should it be necessary to change to another language at any
The unit is ready to run. time, return to the Standard Display and then press and hold the
first and last soft keys for 5 seconds as shown in Figure 63.

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Figure 63: Press First and Last Soft Keys Figure 64: + or – Keys, YES Key

After 5 seconds the Language Menu will appear in the current The new language will be briefly confirmed as shown in Figure
language as shown below. Press the + or – keys to select the 65.
desired language. When the desired language is shown press
the YES key to confirm the choice.
Note that all languages in the installed HMI Control Panel
software (65xx, 66xx, 67xx or 68xx) can be selected using this
method.

Figure 65: Language Confirmed

The display then returns to the Standard Display in the new

language (Figure 66).

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Figure 66: Standard Display Figure 67: Standard Display

If a zone specific alarm occurs a small Zone Alarm Icon will

Alarms Menu appear within the affected zone as well. Both Alarm Icons will
be present. In the illustration in Figure 68 the small Zone
Alarm Code Notification Alarm Icon indicates that an alarm exists specific to Zone 2.
If a unit alarm condition occurs the large Alarm Icon will
appear on the Standard Display as shown below.

Figure 68: Zone Alarm Icon

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NOTE: Zone specific alarm codes use the standard Thermo

King Alarm Code numbers. If an alarm is specific to a zone
then both the alarm code number and affected zone number
are displayed.
NOTE: If the large alarm icon only appears, then the active
alarm(s) are unit level alarm(s). If a zone alarm icon and the
large alarm icon are displayed there is a zone level alarm or a
combination of zone level and unit level alarms present.
Figure 69: Shutdown Alarm
If a Shutdown Alarm occurs it will be indicated by all of the
following: Alarm Types
• The Alarm Icon will appear. Alarm Types Alarms may be one of four types as shown below.
• The display and backlight will flash on and off.
• The display will switch from normal video to reverse Log Alarms
video and back to normal video. (Light areas become dark Log Alarms are indicated for 30 seconds each time the unit is
and dark areas become light.) See Figure 60. turned on. This level of alarm serves as a notice to take
corrective action before the condition impacts unit
performance. Maintenance items such as maintenance
hourmeter time-outs are log alarms.
When the unit is turned on the display will show the Thermo
King Logo and then the “Configuring System” message. If log
alarm(s) are present the Log Alarm notice will appear on the

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display for 30 seconds as shown in Figure 70. The remote indicator alarm light (if installed) will be on. This level of
indicator alarm light (if installed) will also be on during this alarm serves as a notice to take corrective action before a
period. The Standard Display will appear and the remote problem becomes severe. The unit will run with check alarms
indicator alarm light will go off after 30 seconds. but some features and functions may be inhibited.
NOTE: The Alarm Icon does not appear on startup with log
alarms present. Unit Level Prevent Alarms
Prevent Alarms are also indicated by a steady Alarm Icon in
the display. The remote indicator alarm light (if installed) will
be on. The unit will attempt to resolve the situation as shown
below.
• The unit will be temporarily shut down if a Prevent Alarm
is active.
• The unit will remain shut down for a timed restart interval
Figure 70: Log Alarm Notice or until the fault conditions are corrected.
NOTE: If required, an engine start may occur while the • If the unit is in a temporary shutdown, Alarm Code 84
display above is shown. This is normal operation. Restart Null will be present along with the associated
Prevent Alarm.
Check Alarms • The unit will restart and run (in most cases with forced
reduced performance) to determine if continued operation
Check Alarms are indicated by an Alarm Icon in the display. If
is possible. The unit will run in this manner for a timed
the alarm is specific to a zone, then a smaller Alarm Icon will
appear in the affected zone as previously shown. The remote

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interval. If the unit is running with forced reduced Zone Level Prevent Alarms
performance, Alarm Code 85 Forced Unit Operation will
A Zone Level Prevent Alarm will force the affected zone into a
also be present under some conditions.
temporary shutdown, but allow the unit to continue to run as
• If the alarm does not reoccur during the timed running required by the host unit or other zones.
interval with reduced performance, the unit will return to
full performance to determine if continued operation is • A small Alarm Icon will appear next to the affected zone.
possible. The unit will run in this manner for a timed • If a Zone Prevent Alarm occurs in all zones then the unit
interval. If the unit is successfully able to return to full will be forced into a unit level Prevent shut down.
performance for the timed interval without the alarm
re-occurring, the alarm is auto cleared and the unit will run Unit Level Shutdown Alarms
normally.
A Unit Level Shutdown Alarm will be set if continued
• All Prevent Alarm events and conditions are logged by the operation could cause damage to the unit or the load.
ServiceWatch Data Logger. Shutdown Alarms are indicated by the following:
• In general, if the alarm condition re-occurs a defined • The Alarm Icon will appear in the display.
number of times, the alarm is set as a shutdown alarm and
no further restarts are possible. • The display and backlight will flash on and off.
NOTE: If the Restart After Shutdown feature in the Guarded • The display will switch from normal video to reverse
Access Menu is set for CONTINUOUS, then an unlimited video and back to normal video. (Light areas become dark
number of restart attempts are allowed. and dark areas become light.)
• The remote indicator alarm light (if installed) will be on.

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Unit Level Shutdown Alarms will force the unit into shutdown Alarm Codes When Switching
to prevent potential damage to the unit or load. The unit will Between Diesel and Electric
remain in shutdown until the Shutdown Alarm is manually
cleared. Exceptions are some engine and electric Shutdown If a shutdown alarm occurs that affects only diesel mode
Alarms that become log alarms when switched to the alternate operation and the unit is switched to electric, the diesel mode
operating mode (diesel to electric or electric to diesel). shutdown alarm becomes an electric mode log alarm. This
allows the unit to run in electric mode without clearing the
shutdown alarm that is preventing diesel mode operation. If the
Zone Level Shutdown Alarms unit is switched back to diesel mode, the alarm again become a
A Zone Level Shutdown Alarm will force the affected zone to diesel mode shutdown alarm and prevents unit operation.
shutdown, but allow the unit to continue to run as required by
In the same manner, if a shutdown alarm occurs that affects
the host unit or other zones.
only electric mode operation and the unit is switched to diesel,
• A small Alarm Icon will appear next to the affected zone the electric mode shutdown alarm becomes a diesel mode log
and blink with a period of 1/2 second on - 1/2 second off. alarm to allow diesel mode operation. If the unit is switched
• If a Zone Shutdown Alarm occurs in all zones then the back to electric mode, the alarm reverts to an electric mode
unit will shut down and Alarm Code 114 Multiple Alarms shutdown alarm and prevents unit operation. If the unit is
– Can Not Run will be set. configured for electric to diesel auto switch, it automatically
starts and runs in diesel mode if an electric shutdown occurs.

Pretrip Alarm Codes

Clearing Alarm Codes
If an alarm occurs during a Pretrip Test the alarm code will be
displayed as Pretrip Alarm XX, where XX is the alarm code. Most alarm codes can be cleared conventionally from the
Alarm Menu using the CLEAR key.

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The following sensor alarm codes can only be cleared from the appear if the alarms are displayed from the Main Menu or the
Maintenance Menu or Guarded Access Menu: Maintenance Menu. See the Limited Alarm Restarts feature in
• Alarm Code 03 Check Return Air Sensor the unit Diagnostic Manual for details.
• Alarm Code 10 High Discharge Pressure
• Alarm Code 04 Check Discharge Air Sensor
• The following alarm codes clear automatically. • Alarm Code 23 Cooling Cycle Fault
• Alarm Code 24 Heating Cycle Fault
• Alarm Code 64 Pretrip Reminder – Clears when a Pretrip
Test is performed. • Alarm Code 32 Refrigeration Capacity Low
• Alarm Code 84 Restart Null – Clears when the unit is no
longer in a restart null due to a Prevent Alarm. Displaying and Clearing Alarm Codes
• Alarm Code 85 Forced Unit Operation – Clears when the Alarms are displayed and cleared using the Alarm Menu. From
unit is no longer running in a forced mode due to a Prevent the Standard Display, press the MENU key.
Alarm.
• Alarm Code 91 Check Electric Ready Input – Clears
automatically when the unit starts running.
• Alarm Code 92 Sensor Grades Not Set – Clears when the
sensor grades are changed from 5H.
If the Limited Alarm Restarts feature is enabled the following
additional alarm codes may only be cleared from the Guarded
Access Menu. If this is the case, the CLEAR soft key will not Figure 71: Menu Key

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The Language Menu or Alarms Menu will appear. If the

Language Menu appears press the NEXT key to show the
Alarm Menu. When the Alarms Menu is shown press the
SELECT key.

Figure 73: No Alarms

If alarms are present, the quantity of alarms (if more than one)
and the most recent alarm code number will be shown. In the
example below, there are two alarms present. The most recent
Figure 72: Select Key is Alarm Code 6. It indicates a problem with the coolant
The Alarm Display will appear. If no alarms are present, then temperature sensor.
NO ALARMS will be shown in the display.

Figure 74: Two Alarms Present

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After the alarm situation is resolved, press the CLEAR key to

clear the alarm. For additional information regarding the alarm
shown on the display, press the HELP key. To display the next
alarm, press the NEXT key.

Figure 76: Help Key

A help message will appear. For the alarm shown above, the
message “CHECK OIL LEVEL. IF UNIT IS SHUT DOWN,
REPAIR IMMEDIATELY. OTHERWISE, REPORT ALARM
Figure 75: Clear, Help, Next Keys AT END OF THE DAY” will be shown on the display. Check
If a serious condition occurs, the unit will be shut down to the oil level and add oil as required, clear the alarm and restart
prevent damage to the unit or the load. If this occurs, the the engine.
display will show that the unit is shut down and display the To select a different Main Menu item press the NEXT key. To
alarm code that caused the shutdown. In the example below, return to the Standard Display press the EXIT key.
the unit is shut down due to low oil level. For additional
information regarding the alarm shown on the display, press
the HELP key.
Important Alarm Notes
• If an alarm will not clear, it may still exist. If the alarm is
not corrected, it will not clear or may be immediately set
again.

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• If an alarm cannot be cleared from the Main menu, the Code Description Operator Help
Clear key will not appear. These alarms must be cleared
Check Coolant Temp Report alarm at end of
from the Maintenance or Guarded Access Menus. 6
Sensor the day.
Check Engine RPM Report alarm at end of
SR-3 Alarm Codes 7
Sensor the day.
NOTE: Not all alarm codes are used with all applications. Manually monitor load
High Evaporator
9 temperature. Report
Code Description Operator Help Temperature
alarm at end of the day.
0 No Alarms Exist If unit is shut down repair
Manually monitor load High Discharge immediately. Otherwise,
Check Evaporator 10
2 temperature. Report Pressure report alarm at end of the
Coil Sensor
alarm at end of the day. day.
Manually monitor load Manually monitor load
Check (Control) Unit Controlling on
3 temperature. Report 11 temperature. Report
Return Air Sensor Alternate Sensor
alarm at end of the day. alarm at end of the day.
Manually monitor load The indicated zone is not
Check (Control)
4 temperature. Report Sensor or Digital longer able to operate
Discharge Air Sensor 12
alarm at end of the day. Input Shutdown and has been shut down.
Check Ambient Air Report alarm at end of Repair immediately.
5
Sensor the day.

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Code Description Operator Help Code Description Operator Help

Manually monitor load If unit is shut down repair
13 Sensor Check temperature. Report immediately. Otherwise,
20 Engine Failed to Start
alarm at end of the day. report alarm at end of the
If unit is shut down repair day.
Check Glow Plugs or immediately. Otherwise, Manually monitor load
15
Intake Air Heater report alarm at end of the 21 Cooling Cycle Check temperature. Report
day. alarm at end of the day.
If unit is shut down repair Manually monitor load
Engine Failed to immediately. Otherwise, 22 Heating Cycle Check temperature. Report
17
Crank report alarm at end of the alarm at end of the day.
day. The indicated zone is not
If unit is shut down repair 23 Cooling Cycle Fault longer able to operate
High Engine Coolant immediately. Otherwise, and has been shut down.
18
Temperature report alarm at end of the The indicated zone is not
day. 24 Heating Cycle Fault longer able to operate
If unit is shut down repair and has been shut down.
Low Engine Oil immediately. Otherwise, If unit is shut down repair
19
Pressure report alarm at end of the immediately. Otherwise,
day. 25 Alternator Check
report alarm at end of the
day.

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Code Description Operator Help Code Description Operator Help

Manually monitor load Report alarm at end of
Check Refrigeration 33 Check Engine RPM
26 temperature. Report the day.
Capacity
alarm at end of the day. If unit is shut down repair
Pretrip or Self Check Report alarm at end of Check Run Relay immediately. Otherwise,
28 35
Abort the day. Circuit report alarm at end of the
If unit is shut down repair day.
Defrost Damper immediately. Otherwise, If unit is shut down repair
29
Circuit Check report alarm at end of the Electric Motor Failed immediately. Otherwise,
36
day. to Run report alarm at end of the
If unit is shut down repair day.
Defrost Damper immediately. Otherwise, Check Engine Report alarm at end of
30 37
Stuck report alarm at end of the Coolant Level the day.
day. If unit is shut down repair
If unit is shut down repair Electric Phase immediately. Otherwise,
38
Check Oil Pressure immediately. Otherwise, Reversed report alarm at end of the
31
Switch report alarm at end of the day.
day. If unit is shut down repair
The indicated zone is not Check Water Valve immediately. Otherwise,
39
Refrigeration longer able to operate Circuit report alarm at end of the
32
Capacity Low and has been shut down. day.
Repair immediately.

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Code Description Operator Help Code Description Operator Help

If unit is shut down repair If unit is shut down repair
Check High Speed immediately. Otherwise, immediately. Otherwise,
40 46 Check Air Flow
Circuit report alarm at end of the report alarm at end of the
day. day.
If unit is shut down repair If unit is shut down repair
Check Engine immediately. Otherwise, immediately. Otherwise,
41 48 Check Belts or Clutch
Coolant Temperature report alarm at end of the report alarm at end of the
day. day.
Unit Forced to Low Report alarm at end of Report alarm at end of
42 50 Reset Clock
Speed the day. the day.
Unit Forced to Low Report alarm at end of If unit is shut down repair
43
Speed Modulation the day. immediately. Otherwise,
52 Check Heat Circuit
If unit is shut down repair report alarm at end of the
immediately. Otherwise, day.
44 Check Fuel System
report alarm at end of the Service Test or Interface
day. Board Test timed out
54 Test Mode Timeout
If unit is shut down repair after 15 minutes. Report
Hot Gas or Hot Gas immediately. Otherwise, alarm at end of the day.
45
Bypass Circuit report alarm at end of the
day.

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Code Description Operator Help Code Description Operator Help

If unit is shut down repair If unit is shut down repair
immediately. Otherwise, Check Liquid Line immediately. Otherwise,
61 Low Battery Voltage 67
report alarm at end of the Solenoid Circuit report alarm at end of the
day. day.
If unit is shut down repair Internal Controller Report alarm at end of
68
Ammeter Out of immediately. Otherwise, Fault Code the day.
62
Calibration report alarm at end of the Report alarm at end of
day. 70 Hourmeter Failure
the day.
If unit is shut down repair Controller Reset to Report alarm at end of
immediately. Otherwise, 74
63 Engine Stopped Defaults the day.
report alarm at end of the
If unit is shut down repair
day.
Controller EPROM immediately. Otherwise,
Report alarm at end of 77
64 Pretrip Reminder Checksum Failure report alarm at end of the
the day. day.
Check engine oil level. If Internal Data Logger Report alarm at end of
unit is shut down repair 79
Overflow the day.
66 Low Engine Oil Level immediately. Otherwise,
Check Compressor Report alarm at end of
report alarm at end of the 80
Temp Sensor the day.
day.

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Code Description Operator Help Code Description Operator Help

If unit is shut down repair If unit is shut down repair
Check Electronic
High Compressor immediately. Otherwise, immediately. Otherwise,
81 89 Throttling Valve
Temp report alarm at end of the report alarm at end of the
Circuit
day. day.
If unit is shut down repair If unit is shut down repair
High Compressor immediately. Otherwise, immediately. Otherwise,
82 90 Electric Overload
Temp Shutdown report alarm at end of the report alarm at end of the
day. day.
If unit is shut down repair If unit is shut down repair
Low Engine Coolant immediately. Otherwise, Check Electric Ready immediately. Otherwise,
83 91
Temperature report alarm at end of the Input report alarm at end of the
day. day.
Report alarm at end of Sensor Grades Not Report alarm at end of
84 Restart Null 92
the day. Set the day.
Forced Unit Report alarm at end of If unit is shut down repair
85
Operation the day. Low Compressor immediately. Otherwise,
93
Check Discharge Report alarm at end of Suction Pressure report alarm at end of the
86 day.
Pressure Sensor the day.
Check Suction Report alarm at end of
87
Pressure Sensor the day.

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Code Description Operator Help Code Description Operator Help

If unit is shut down repair Unit Not Configured Report alarm at end of
111
Check Loader #1 immediately. Otherwise, Correctly the day.
94
Circuit report alarm at end of the If unit is shut down repair
day. Check Electric Heat immediately. Otherwise,
113
If unit is shut down repair Circuit report alarm at end of the
Check Loader #2 immediately. Otherwise, day.
95
Circuit report alarm at end of the If unit is shut down repair
day. Multiple Alarms - Can immediately. Otherwise,
114
Check engine fuel level. Not Run report alarm at end of the
If unit is shut down repair day.
96 Low Fuel Level immediately. Otherwise, If unit is shut down repair
report alarm at end of the Check High Pressure immediately. Otherwise,
day. 115
Cut Out Switch report alarm at end of the
Check Fuel Level Report alarm at end of day.
98
Sensor the day. Check High Pressure Report alarm at end of
116
If unit is shut down repair Cut In Switch the day.
High Compressor immediately. Otherwise, Auto Switch from Report alarm at end of
99 117
Pressure Ratio report alarm at end of the Diesel to Electric the day.
day.
Auto Switch from Report alarm at end of
Close Doors. Report 118
108 Door Open Timeout Electric to Diesel the day.
alarm at end of the day.

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Code Description Operator Help Code Description Operator Help

If unit is shut down repair Electric Run Time
Report alarm at end of
Check Alternator immediately. Otherwise, 130 Maintenance
120 the day.
Excite Circuit report alarm at end of the Reminder #1
day. Electric Run Time
Report alarm at end of
If unit is shut down repair 131 Maintenance
the day.
Check Liquid immediately. Otherwise, Reminder #2
121
Injection Circuit report alarm at end of the Total Unit Run Time
day. Report alarm at end of
132 Maintenance
the day.
If unit is shut down repair Reminder #1
Check Diesel/Electric immediately. Otherwise, Total Unit Run Time
122 Report alarm at end of
Circuit report alarm at end of the 133 Maintenance
day. the day.
Reminder #2
Be sure the setpoint is Controller Power On Report alarm at end of
127 Setpoint Not Entered set to the required 134
Hours the day.
temperature.
Check Spare Digital Report alarm at end of
Engine Run Time 135
Report alarm at end of Inputs the day.
128 Maintenance
the day. Check Spare Digital Report alarm at end of
Reminder #1 136
Outputs the day.
Engine Run Time
Report alarm at end of Check Damper Motor Report alarm at end of
129 Maintenance 137
the day. Heater Output the day.
Reminder #2

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Code Description Operator Help Code Description Operator Help

Autoswitch Diesel to Report alarm at end of Manually monitor load
141
Electric Disabled the day. 151 Out of Range High temperature. Report
If unit is shut down repair alarm at end of the day.
Loss of Controller
immediately. Otherwise, Manually monitor load
145 "On" Feedback Check Display
report alarm at end of the 203 temperature. Report
Signal Return Air Sensor
day. alarm at end of the day.
If unit is shut down repair Manually monitor load
Check Display
Software Version immediately. Otherwise, 204 temperature. Report
146 Discharge Air Sensor
Mismatch report alarm at end of the alarm at end of the day.
day.
Autoswitch Electric to Report alarm at end of
148
Diesel Disabled the day.
If unit is shut down repair Gauges Menu
immediately. Otherwise,
149 Alarm Not Identified Unit Gauges and I/O (Input/Output) State are viewed using the
report alarm at end of the
day. Gauges menu. From the Standard Display, press the MENU
soft key.
Manually monitor load
150 Out of Range Low temperature. Report
alarm at end of the day.

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The first Gauge menu display will appear. Press the NEXT and
BACK soft keys to scroll thru the gauges. Pressing the LOCK
soft key will lock the current gauge on the display for fifteen
minutes. Pressing the NEXT or BACK soft keys will unlock
the display and scroll to the next gauge.

Figure 77: Menu Key

The Language Menu or Alarm Menu will appear. Press the

NEXT soft key as required to display the Gauges menu. When
the Gauges menu is shown press the SELECT soft key.
Figure 79: Lock, Next, Back Keys
The gauges available are shown below. Not all gauges may
appear, depending on unit configuration and software revision.
To return to the Main Menu press the EXIT soft key. To return
to the Standard Display press the EXIT soft key again.

Figure 78: Select Key

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Gauges Available ETV Position – Displays the current position of the ETV. (ETV
units only)
NOTE: Not all gauges may appear, dependent upon software
revision, unit type and configuration. On early versions of Compressor Temperature – Displays the unit compressor
software the Oil Pressure and Oil Level appear in the I/O temperature. (Scroll compressor units only)
Menu and the order may be different. I/O (Input/Output State) – Displays the current control state of
Coolant Temperature – Displays the temperature of the engine the input/output devices listed below. They will be shown as
coolant. ON or OFF.
Coolant Level – Displays the coolant level in the overflow tank NOTE: Not all gauges may appear, dependent upon software
as OK or LOW. revision, unit type, number of zones installed and unit
configuration.
Oil Pressure – Displays the engine oil pressure as OK or LOW.
• High Speed Relay
Oil Level – Displays the engine oil level as OK or LOW.
• Run Relay
Amps – Displays the current flow in amps to or from the unit
battery. • Run Relay Feedback
Battery Voltage – Displays the voltage of the unit battery. • Alternator Excite Output
Engine RPM – Displays the engine speed in RPMs. • Defrost Damper
Discharge Pressure – Displays the unit discharge pressure. • Alternator Frequency
(ETV units only) • Diesel/Electric Relay
Suction Pressure – Displays the unit suction pressure. (ETV • Electric Ready Input
units only)
• Electric Overload

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• Hot Gas Bypass Sensors Menu

• Condenser Inlet Solenoid Unit temperature sensors are viewed using the Sensors menu.
• Receiver Tank Inlet Pressure Solenoid From the Standard Display, press the MENU soft key.

• Purge Valve
• Liquid Line Solenoid Zone 1
• Hot Gas Solenoid Zone 1
• Suction Line Solenoid Zone 1
• Drain Hose Heater Zone 1
• Liquid Line Solenoid Zone 2 Figure 80: Menu Key
• Hot Gas Solenoid Zone 2
The Language Menu or Alarm Menu will appear. Press the
• Suction Line Solenoid Zone 2 NEXT soft key as required to display the Sensors menu. When
• Drain Hose Heater Zone 2 the Sensors menu is shown press the SELECT soft key.
• Liquid Line Solenoid Zone 3
• Hot Gas Solenoid Zone 3
• Suction Line Solenoid Zone 3
• Drain Hose Heater Zone 3

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The sensors available are shown below. Not all sensors may
appear, depending on number of zones, unit configuration and
software revision.
To return to the Main Menu press the EXIT soft key. To return
to the Standard Display press the EXIT soft key again.

Sensors Available
Figure 81: Select Key NOTE: If the sensor is not connected or is open, the display
The first Sensors menu display will appear. Press the NEXT will show dashes ( - - - ) when that sensor is selected.
and BACK soft keys to scroll thru the sensors. Pressing the Return Air Temperature – Displays the temperature of the
LOCK soft key will lock the current sensor on the display for Zone 1 Return Air Sensor.
15 minutes. Pressing the NEXT or BACK soft keys will unlock
Discharge Air Temperature – Displays the temperature of the
the display and scroll to the next sensor.
Zone 1 Discharge Air Sensor.
Zone 1 Temperature Differential – Displays the Zone 1
Temperature Differential.
Zone 1 Evaporator Coil Temperature – Displays the
temperature of the Zone 1 Evaporator Coil sensor.
Zone 2 Return Air Temperature – Displays the temperature of
the Zone 2 Return Air Sensor.
Figure 82: Next or Back Keys

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Zone 2 Discharge Air Temperature – Displays the temperature Log Sensor 2 – Displays the temperature of the Data Logger
of the Zone 2 Discharge Air Sensor. sensor 2 temperature sensor.
Zone 2 Temperature Differential – Displays the Zone 2 Data Logger Sensor 3 Temperature – Displays the temperature
Temperature Differential. of the Data Logger sensor 3 temperature sensor.
Zone 2 Evaporator Coil Temperature – Displays the Data Logger Sensor 4 Temperature – Displays the temperature
temperature of the Zone 2 Evaporator Coil sensor. of the Data Logger sensor 4 temperature sensor.
Zone 3 Return Air Temperature – Displays the temperature of Data Logger Sensor 5 Temperature – Displays the temperature
the Zone 3 Return Air Sensor. of the Data Logger sensor 5 temperature sensor.
Zone 3 Discharge Air Temperature – Displays the temperature Data Logger Sensor 6 Temperature – Displays the temperature
of the Zone 3 Discharge Air Sensor. of the Data Logger sensor 6 temperature sensor.
Zone 3 Temperature Differential – Displays the Zone 3 Board Temperature Sensor – Displays the temperature of the
Temperature Differential. HMI control panel pc board.
Zone 3 Evaporator Coil Temperature – Displays the
temperature of the Zone 3 Evaporator Coil sensor. Data Logger Menu
Ambient Air Temperature – Displays the temperature of the The unit can be equipped with an optional DAS Data Logger if
ambient air temperature sensor. desired.
Spare 1 Temperature – Displays the temperature of the Spare 1 A Start of Trip marker can be sent to the unit ServiceWatch
temperature sensor. Data Logger and the optional DAS Data Logger (if equipped).
Log Sensor 1 – Displays the temperature of the Data Logger
sensor 1 temperature sensor.

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If equipped with the optional DAS Data Logger, the most

recent DAS trip record can be printed. The most recent trip is
defined as the trip following the last Start of Trip marker sent
to the data logger.
The ServiceWatch Data Logger and DAS Data Logger (if
equipped) are accessed using the Data Logger Menu.
From the Standard Display, press the MENU key.
Figure 84: Select Key

The first feature that appears is the Start of Trip. To send a Start
of Trip to the ServiceWatch Data Logger and DAS Data
Logger (if equipped), press the SELECT key to select the
feature, and then press it again to send the Start of Trip. The
display will briefly show START OF TRIP COMPLETE to
confirm that a Start of Trip marker was set in the data
logger(s).
Figure 83: Menu Key

The Language Menu or Alarm Menu will appear. Press the

NEXT key as required to display the Data Logger Menu. When
the Data Logger Menu is shown press the SELECT key.

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Figure 85: Start of Trip Figure 86: Select Key

NOTE: The start of trip marker is sent to both the To return to the Main Menu press the EXIT soft key. To return
ServiceWatch Data Logger and DAS Data Logger (if to the Standard Display press the EXIT soft key again.
equipped).
Press the NEXT key to select the PRINT feature. The PRINT Hourmeters Menu
screen will appear. Press the SELECT key to print the most Hourmeters are displayed using the Hourmeter Menu. Only
recent trip record. hourmeters enabled in the Guarded Access Menu will be
shown. From the Standard Display, press the MENU key.

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Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key to scroll through the

enabled hourmeters.

Figure 87: Menu Key

The Language Menu or Alarm Menu will appear. Press the

NEXT key as required to display the Hourmeter Menu. When Figure 89: Next or Previous Keys
the Hourmeter Menu is shown press the SELECT key. The Hourmeter names and definitions are shown below in the order
Hourmeter Display will appear. they appear. Not all hourmeters may appear, depending on
number of zones, unit configuration and software revision.
Only hourmeters enabled in the Guarded Access Menu will be
shown.
To return to the Main Menu press the EXIT soft key. To return
to the Standard Display press the EXIT soft key again.

Figure 88: Select Key

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Hourmeter Names and Definitions Total Run Reminder 1 Hours: User Programmable – The
number of hours before a Total Unit Run Time Maintenance
IMPORTANT: If a programmable hourmeter is not enabled
Reminder 1 occurs.
or the view for that hourmeter is not turned on it will not
appear in the display sequence. Total Run Reminder 2 Hours: User Programmable – The
number of hours before a Total Unit Run Time Maintenance
Total Hours: Total number of hours the unit has been turned Reminder 2 occurs.
on (protection hours).
Controller Power On Hours: Total hours the base
Total Run Time Hours: Total number of hours the unit has
controller and HMI control panel have been turned on.
run in both diesel and electric mode.
Pretrip Reminder Hours: User Programmable – number
Engine Hours: Total number of hours the unit has run in of hours before a Pretrip Reminder occurs.
diesel mode.
Engine Reminder 1 Hours: User Programmable – The
Electric Run Hours: Total number of hours the unit has run
number of hours before an Engine Run Time Maintenance
in electric mode.
Reminder 1 occurs.
Zone 1 Run Time Hours: Total number of hours Zone 1 has Engine Reminder 2 Hours: User Programmable – The
run. number of hours before an Engine Run Time Maintenance
Zone 2 Run Time Hours: Total number of hours Zone 2 Reminder 2 occurs.
has run.
Electric Reminder 1 Hours: User Programmable – The
Zone 3 Run Time Hours: Total number of hours Zone 3 number of hours before an Electric Run Time Maintenance
has run. Reminder 1 occurs.

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Electric Reminder 2 Hours: User Programmable – The Single Zone Control – Multi Zone
number of hours before an Electric Run Time Maintenance Control
Reminder 2 occurs.
If enabled in Guarded Access, Single Zone Control allows
single temperature operation. If Single Zone Control operation
Mode Menu is selected then all zones will be forced on and will control to
Various operating modes can be selected using the Mode the same setpoint. All bulkheads should be down to create one
menu. Not all modes may be available, depending on settings large compartment. Multi Zone Control allows separate control
of other programmable features. The following modes may be for each configured zone. For additional details see Operating
available. the Unit in Single Zone Mode earlier in this section.

Turn Cycle Sentry On or Off Keypad Lockout

Cycle Sentry Mode can be turned On or Off. If Cycle Sentry If enabled in Guarded Access, the keypad can be locked to
Mode is turned off the unit will run in Continuous mode. prevent unauthorized use. If the keypad is locked only the On
and OFF Keys function. The keypad will remain locked even if
Select Temperature Display Units the unit is turned off and back on. If Keypad Lockout is active,
press and hold any soft key for 5 seconds to deactivate the
If enabled in Guarded Access, temperature display units can be feature.
selected by the driver to be either Fahrenheit or Celsius
degrees.

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Sleep Mode Minute to Wake Up: This feature allows the minute the unit
is to wake up to be specified.
If enabled in Guarded Access, Sleep Mode is used to keep the
engine warm and the battery charged when the unit is not in Run Pretrip on Wakeup: This feature allows a Pretrip Test
use. When the unit is Sleep Mode the display will show to be automatically run when the unit wakes up.
“SLEEP” and the current time. When Sleep Mode is entered
the unit will start and run to confirm proper battery charge Selecting Cycle Sentry or Continuous
level and engine temperature.
Mode
IMPORTANT: While in Sleep Mode the unit will not monitor When Cycle Sentry mode is selected the unit will start and stop
or maintain setpoint and load temperature. Fuel level should automatically to maintain setpoint, keep the engine warm and
be monitored as the unit may run periodically, particularly in the battery charged. When Continuous Mode is selected, the
cold weather. unit will start automatically and run continuously to maintain
The following features are available in Sleep Mode. setpoint and provide constant airflow. From the Standard
Display, press the MENU key.
Program Wakeup Time: This feature allows a wakeup
time to be specified. When the selected time is reached the unit
will start and resume normal operation. If a Wakeup Time is
selected the following features are available:
Day to Wake Up: This feature allows the day the unit is to
wake up to be specified.
Hour to Wake Up: This feature allows the hour the unit is to
wake up to be specified.
Figure 90: Menu Key

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The Language Menu or Alarm Menu will appear. Press the

NEXT key as required to display the Mode Menu. When the
Mode Menu is shown press the SELECT key.

Figure 92: In CYCLE SENTRY Mode

Pressing the Select key will change the mode from Cycle
Sentry to Continuous.
Figure 91: Select Key

The TURN OFF/TURN ON CYCLE SENTRY screen will

appear. In the display shown in Figure 92, the unit is operating
in Cycle Sentry mode. Turning Cycle Sentry mode off will
result in the unit running in Continuous mode.

Figure 93: Select Key

The display will confirm the change as shown below.

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The display then returns to the Mode Menu. In the example in

Figure 96 the unit is currently running in Continuous mode.
Pressing the Select key again allows the operator to change
back to Cycle Sentry mode operation.

Figure 94: Confirm Change

The new mode is then confirmed for 10 seconds.

Figure 96: Continuous Mode

IMPORTANT: If the unit is in Cycle Sentry null and the

mode is switched to Continuous Mode, the unit will start
automatically.
To return to the Main Menu press the EXIT soft key. To return
to the Standard Display press the EXIT soft key again.
Figure 95: New Mode

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Select Temperature Display Units

This feature, if enabled in Guarded Access, allows the driver to
set temperature units to be display in either Fahrenheit or
Celsius. From the Standard Display, press the MENU key.

Figure 98: Select Key

The TURN OFF/TURN ON CYCLE SENTRY screen will

appear. Press the NEXT key as required to display the
Temperature Display Screen.
Figure 97: Menu Key NOTE: This feature must be enabled or it will not appear in
the Mode Menu.
The Language Menu or Alarm Menu will appear. Press the
NEXT key as required to display the Mode Menu. When the
Mode Menu is shown press the SELECT key.

Figure 99: Temperature Display Screen

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The Temperature Display screen will appear. Use the “+“ and sub menu. The Single Zone Control Standard Display shown in
“-” soft keys to chose either FAHREHEIT or CELSIUS. When Figure 101 functions the same way as the other Standard
the desired temperature units are shown, press the YES soft Displays.
key to select.

Figure 101: Single Zone Control Standard Display

Figure 100: Yes Key
• When this feature is selected, all zones will be forced on
After the YES soft key has been pressed, the display will and will control to the same selected setpoint.
briefly show PROGRAMMING TEMPERATURE UNITS –
• The Cycle Sentry Icon in the upper right of the display
PLEASE WAIT. The display confirms the new setting for two
shows that the unit is operating in Cycle Sentry mode.
seconds and then returns to the Standard Display.
• The box temperature in all zones is 35.8°F and all zones
are controlling to a 35°F setpoint.
Single Zone Control
• The down-pointing arrow indicates that all zones are
This feature, if enabled in Guarded Access, allows Single Zone
cooling.
Control operation to be selected by choosing the Main Menu
and then selecting Single Zone Control from within the Mode

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• The soft key labeled Setpoint allows the setpoint for all • If Single Zone Control operation is selected the Single
zones to be changed. Zone Standard Display provides one soft key labeled Set
Point as shown above. This allows the setpoint for all
• The soft key labeled Menu allows the Main Menu to be
zones to be changed simultaneously.
selected.
• If Single Zone Control operation is selected the individual
The following differences exist when operating the unit in
zones cannot be turned off. The unit and all zones are
Single Zone Control Mode.
turned On and Off simultaneously using the On and Off
• Single Zone Control Mode will appear in the Main hard keys at the left side of the display.
Menu/Mode Menu only if the Single Zone Control feature
Single Zone Control is turned on by choosing the Main Menu
has been enabled in the Guarded Access/Main Menu
and then selecting Single Zone Control from within the Mode
Configuration menu.
sub menu. From the Standard Display, press the MENU key.
• If Single Zone Control operation is selected then all zones
will be forced on and will control to the same setpoint.
• Unit control is based on the temperature sensors of one
zone, usually Zone 1.
• All bulkheads should be taken down to create one large
compartment.
• With the exception of defrost the operating mode of each
zone evaporator(s) will be same when in this mode. Unit Figure 102: Menu Key
control is based on the temperature sensors of one zone,
usually Zone 1.

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The Language Menu or Alarm Menu will appear. Press the

NEXT key as required to display the Mode Menu. When the
Mode Menu is shown press the SELECT key.

Figure 104: Single Zone Display

After the SELECT soft key has been pressed, the display will
briefly show PROGRAMMING SINGLE ZONE CONTROL –
Figure 103: Select Key PLEASE WAIT. The display confirms the new setting for two
The TURN OFF/TURN ON CYCLE SENTRY screen will seconds and then shows the Single Zone Standard Display.
appear. Press the NEXT key as required to display the Single
Zone Display.
NOTE: This feature must be enabled or it will not appear in
the Mode Menu.

Figure 105: Single Zone Standard Display

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Choose the desired setpoint and remove the bulkheads to form

one large compartment. To return to multi-zone operation from
the Single Temperature Standard Display, press the Menu soft
key.

Figure 107: Select Key

The TURN OFF/TURN ON CYCLE SENTRY screen will
appear. Press the NEXT key as required to display the Multi
Zone Display.
Figure 106: Menu Key

The Language Menu or Alarm Menu will appear. Press the

NEXT key as required to display the Mode Menu. When the
Mode Menu is shown press the SELECT key.

Figure 108: Multi Zone Display

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After the SELECT soft key has been pressed, the display will
briefly show PROGRAMMING MULTI ZONE CONTROL –
PLEASE WAIT. The display confirms the new setting for two
seconds and then shows the Multi Zone Standard Display.

Figure 110: Menu Key

The Language Menu or Alarm Menu will appear. Press the

NEXT key as required to display the Mode Menu. When the
Mode Menu is shown press the SELECT key.
Figure 109: Multi Zone Standard Display

Keypad Lockout
This feature, if enabled in Guarded Access, allows the keypad
to be locked to prevent unauthorized use or tampering. If the
keypad is locked only the ON and OFF keys are functional.
Access to all other keys is denied. Keypad Lockout is turned
on by choosing the Main Menu and then selecting Keypad
Lockout from within the Mode sub menu. From the Standard Figure 111: Select Key
Display, press the MENU key.

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The TURN OFF/TURN ON CYCLE SENTRY screen will

appear. Press the NEXT key as required to display the Keypad
Lockout Screen (Figure 112).
NOTE: This feature must be enabled or it will not appear in
the Mode Menu.

Figure 113: Yes Key

After the YES soft key has been pressed, the display will
briefly show KEYPAD LOCKED. The display confirms the
setting for two seconds and then returns to the Locked
Standard Display.
Figure 112: Keypad Lockout

The Keypad Lockout Confirmation screen will appear. To enter

Keypad Lockout Mode press the YES soft key to confirm the
choice (Figure 113).

Figure 114: Locked Standard Display

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To exit Keypad Lockout Mode press and hold any of the soft the determined time. If a Wake-up Time is programmed the
keys for 5 seconds. Keypad Lockout Mode will be turned off operator can also program an automatic Pretrip Test when the
and the Standard Display will appear. unit restarts.
Sleep Mode is turned On and Off using the Mode Menu. From
Start Sleep Mode the Standard Display, press the MENU key.
Normal Cycle Sentry mode starts and stops the unit as required
to maintain the desired setpoint temperature, maintain the unit
battery in a charged condition and keep the unit engine warm
in cold ambient conditions. Sleep mode does not consider
setpoint or maintain cargo temperatures – it only keeps the
engine warm and the unit battery charged. This is useful in
extremely cold weather or when the unit is to be out of service
for an extended time. Sleep mode operates in both Diesel mode
and Electric mode. In Diesel mode the unit will start and stop Figure 115: Menu Key
as required to maintain engine temperature and battery charge.
The Language Menu or Alarm Menu will appear. Press the
In Electric mode the unit starts and stops as necessary to
NEXT key as required to display the Mode Menu. When the
maintain battery charge only.
Mode Menu is shown press the SELECT key.
When Sleep mode is entered, the operator can program an
automatic Wake-up Time up to a week away. Using this
feature, the unit will automatically restart and run normally at

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The screen shown in Figure 118 will appear.

Figure 116: Select Key

The TURN OFF/TURN ON CYCLE SENTRY screen will Figure 118: Program Wake Up Time
appear. Press the NEXT key as required to display the Start The operator can now choose a Sleep Mode Wake-up Time or
Sleep Mode Screen. simply enter Sleep Mode immediately. If NO is pressed the
NOTE: This feature must be enabled or it will not appear in unit will immediately enter Sleep Mode.
the Mode Menu.

Figure 119: NO Key

Figure 117: Start Sleep Mode Screen

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The display will show SLEEP and the unit will start and stop as
required to keep the engine warm and/or the battery charged.
Sleep Mode does not consider setpoint or maintain cargo
temperatures. To exit Sleep Mode press the EXIT key or turn
the unit off and back on. The unit will resume normal operation
and control to setpoint.

Figure 121: PROGRAM A WAKE-UP TIME? Prompt

The display will prompt the operator for the DAY the unit is to
restart in normal operation. Use the – key and + key to select
the desired day. In this example Monday has been chosen.
Press the YES key to confirm the DAY.
Figure 120: Sleep Mode
To enter a Wake-up Time, verify the unit clock is set properly.
Then press the YES key at the PROGRAM A WAKE-UP
TIME? prompt.

Figure 122: YES Key

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The display will now prompt the operator for the Hour the unit
is to restart in normal operation. Use the – key and + key to
select the desired hour. In this example 4:00 am has been
chosen. Press the YES key to confirm the HOUR. Note that 24
hour “military time” is used (Figure 123).

Figure 124: YES Key

The display will now prompt for a Pretrip Test on Wake-up.

Press the YES key (Figure 125) to perform a Pretrip Test on
Wake-up. If the No key is pressed the unit will resume normal
operation on Wake-up.
Figure 123: YES Key

The display will now prompt the operator for the MINUTE the
unit is to restart in normal operation. Use the – key and + key
to select the desired minute. In this example 4:30 am has been
chosen (Figure 124). Press the YES key to confirm the
MINUTE.

Figure 125: YES Key

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The display will show SLEEP and the unit will start and stop as Pretrip Test
required to keep the engine warm and/or the battery charged.
A Pretrip Test verifies unit operation. This display allows a
Sleep Mode does not consider setpoint or maintain cargo
Pretrip Test to be selected and initiated by the operator. If the
temperatures.
Pretrip Test is entered with the unit shut down a Full Pretrip
Test with device amp checks will be performed. If the Pretrip
Test is entered with the unit running in either diesel or electric
mode a Running Pretrip Test is performed, but the device amps
checks are not performed. Test results are reported as PASS,
CHECK or FAIL when the Pretrip Test is completed. If an
alarm occurs during a Pretrip Test the alarm code will be
displayed as Pretrip Alarm XX, where XX is the alarm code.
Figure 126: SLEEP Display
Pretrip Test Conditions
The unit will restart at the programmed time (in this example
• Current unit settings such as zones on or off and setpoints
4:30 am) and perform a Pretrip Test (if selected). After the
are saved and restored at the end of the Pretrip Test or if
Pretrip Test is complete the test results will be displayed and
the unit is turned off and back on.
the unit will resume normal operation and control to setpoint.
• All zones are forced on.
To exit Sleep Mode before the selected Wake-up time press the
EXIT key or turn the unit off and back on. The unit will resume • Pretrip Test can be run in either Diesel or Electric Mode.
normal operation and control to setpoint.

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• The unit will auto switch from Diesel Mode to Electric • Amp Checks – Each electrical control component is
Mode or from Electric Mode to Diesel Mode during a energized and the current drawn is confirmed as within
Pretrip Test if these features are enabled and the auto specification.
switch conditions occur. • Engine Start – The Engine will start automatically.
• Defrost - If the coil temperature in a zone is below 45°F
Conditions where Pretrip Tests are (7°C), a defrost cycle is initiated for that zone.
not allowed
• RPM Check – The engine RPM in high and low speed is
• If any shutdown alarms are present. Pretrip tests are checked.
allowed with some Check and Log alarms.
• Zone 1 Cool Check – The ability of the zone to cool in low
• If the unit is in Sleep Mode. speed is checked
• If the unit is in Service Test Mode, Interface Board Test • Zone 1 Heat Check - The ability of the zone to heat in low
Mode or Evacuation Mode. speed is checked.
• Zone 1 Return to Cool Check – The ability of the zone to
Pretrip Test Sequence return to cool mode is checked.
Pretrip tests proceed in the order shown below. A Full Pretrip • Zone 2 Cool Check – The ability of the zone to cool in low
Test is started with the engine or motor not running and speed is checked.
includes all tests. A Running Pretrip Test is started with the
engine or motor running and does not include the Amp Checks • Zone 2 Heat Check - The ability of the zone to heat in low
or Engine Start Check. speed is checked.
• Zone 2 Return to Cool Check – The ability of the zone to
return to cool mode is checked.

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• Zone 3 Cool Check – The ability of the zone to cool in low • If running a Pretrip Test on a truck or trailer that has just
speed is checked. been washed down, the extremely high humidity inside the
• Zone 3 Heat Check - The ability of the zone to heat in low truck or trailer cargo compartment may result in false test
speed is checked. results.
• If running a Pretrip Test on a truck or trailer loaded with
• Zone 3 Return to Cool Check – The ability of the zone to
sensitive cargo, monitor the load temperature during the
return to cool mode is checked.
test as normal temperature control is suspended during a
• Report Test Results – The test results are reported as Pretrip Test.
PASS, CHECK or FAIL when the Pretrip Test is
completed. If test results are CHECK or FAIL alarm codes • Always perform Pretrip Tests with the truck or trailer
will exist to direct the technician to the source of the cargo doors closed to prevent false test failures.
problem.
Performing a Pretrip Test
Pretrip Test Considerations If a Pretrip Test is initiated with the engine shut down a Full
Pretrip Test will be performed. If a Pretrip Test is initiated with
When performing a Pretrip Test, the following issues should be
the engine or motor running a Running Pretrip Test is
considered.
performed.
• If running a Pretrip Test on a truck or trailer loaded with
dry cargo, insure that proper airflow can occur around the • Before initiating a Pretrip Test, clear all alarm codes.
load. If the load restricts airflow, false test results may • To stop a Pretrip Test at any time, turn the unit off. Alarm
occur. Also, SR-34 units have high refrigeration capacity Code 28 Pretrip Abort will be set. Other alarms may also
which results in rapid temperature changes. Sensitive dry be set, depending upon test in progress when the test was
cargo may be damaged as a result. terminated.

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Pretrip Tests are initiated using the Pretrip Menu. From the If the unit is not running a Full Pretrip Test will be initiated. If
Standard Display, press the MENU key. the unit is running in either diesel or electric mode a Running
Pretrip will be performed (Figure 129).

Figure 127: MENU Key

Figure 129: Running Pretrip
The Language Menu or Alarm Menu will appear. Press the
NEXT key as required to display the Pretrip Menu. When the If all alarms were not cleared a prompt appears as shown
Pretrip Menu is shown press the SELECT key. below. Exit the Pretrip Test, clear all alarms and restart the
Pretrip Test.

Figure 128: SELECT Key

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• The second line measures test progress. The number of

tests completed of the total number of tests to be
performed is shown. In the example above the unit is
performing Test 1 of 26, Sensor Check.
• The soft keys may be used during the Pretrip Test to select
the Hourmeter, Gauge or Sensor menus.
• To stop a Pretrip Test at any time turn the unit off. This
Figure 130: Clear Alarms will generate Alarm Code 28 Pretrip Abort. Other alarm
codes may also be generated. This is normal when the
If no alarms are present, the Pretrip Test display appears. Pretrip Test is halted before completion.
When the non-running tests are complete the unit will start
automatically and continue with the Running Pretrip Test. In
the example shown in Figure 132 the unit is in the Running
Pretrip and is performing Test 21 of 26, Cool Test.

Figure 131: Pretrip Test Display

• The top line of the display indicates the unit is performing

the non-running portion of the Pretrip Test.

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If the Pretrip Test results are CHECK or FAIL the problem

should be diagnosed and corrected before the unit is released
for service.

Diesel/Electric Menu
The Diesel Mode/Electric Standby menu allows the operator to
manually select diesel or electric mode operation. The unit can
Figure 132: Running Pretrip also be programmed to automatically select electric mode
operation when standby power is available and to
When all tests are complete, the results are reported as PASS, automatically select diesel mode operation if standby power
CHECK or FAIL. If the results are CHECK or FAIL, the fails or is removed. If the unit is programmed to switch
accompanying alarm codes will direct the technician to the automatically from diesel to electric and electric to diesel these
cause of the problem. screens do not appear.
Switching from Diesel to Electric - Units equipped
with the Electric Standby option only: If the Diesel to
Electric Autoswitch Enabled feature in Guarded Access is set
YES then the unit will automatically switch to Electric Mode
operation when standby power is connected and available.
If the Diesel to Electric Autoswitch Enabled feature in
Guarded Access is set NO then the prompt screen shown in
Figure 133: Pretrip Test Result Figure 134 will appear when standby power is connected and
available.

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Electric Mode operation will briefly be confirmed. If unit

operation is required the electric motor will start as shown
previously in STARTING THE ELECTRIC MOTOR.
Switching from Electric to Diesel - Units equipped
with the Electric Standby option only: If the Electric to
Diesel Autoswitch Enabled feature in Guarded Access is set
YES then the unit will automatically switch to Diesel Mode
Figure 134: Standby Power Connected operation when standby power is turned off or is no longer
available.
If YES is selected then the display will briefly show the screen If the Electric to Diesel Autoswitch Enabled feature in
in Figure 135. Guarded Access is set NO then the prompt screen shown in
Figure 136 will appear when standby power is turned off or is
no longer available. Alarm Code 91 Check Electric Ready
Input and Alarm Code 84 Restart Null will both be set.

Figure 135: Programming Electric Standby

Figure 136: Set to NO, Standby Power Turned Off

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Turn the unit off and back on using the OFF and ON Keys.
This will clear Alarm Code 91 Check Electric Ready Input and
Alarm Code 84 Restart Null. NOTE: The CLEAR Soft Key
will not clear these two alarms. Then the prompt screen shown
in Figure 137 will appear.

Figure 138: Diesel Mode Confirmed

If unit operation is required the diesel engine will start as

shown previously in Starting The Diesel Engine.

Figure 137: Alarm Codes Cleared Adjust Brightness Menu

The brightness of the HMI Control Panel display can be
If YES is selected then the display will briefly show the screen
adjusted to allow for changing ambient light conditions. The
in Figure 138. Then Diesel Mode operation will briefly be
choices available to the operator are HIGH, MEDIUM, LOW
confirmed.
and OFF. OFF actually results in a very dim screen suitable for
low light conditions.
Display brightness is adjusted using the Adjust Brightness
Menu. From the Standard Display, press the MENU key.

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The Display Brightness menu will appear as shown below.

Press the + or – keys to select the desired display brightness.
When the desired brightness is shown press the YES key to
confirm the choice.

Figure 139: MENU Key

The Language Menu or Alarm Menu will appear. Press the

NEXT key as required to display the Adjust Brightness Menu.
When the Adjust Brightness Menu is shown press the SELECT
key. Figure 141: Press + or –, YES keys
The display will briefly show ADJUSTING BRIGHTNESS –
PLEASE WAIT.

Figure 140: SELECT Key

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Figure 142: Adjusting Brightness Figure 143: MENU Key

The display brightness is changed to the new setting. The Language Menu or Alarm Menu will appear. Press the
NEXT key as required to display the Time Menu. When the
To return to the Main Menu press the EXIT soft key. To return
Time Menu is shown press the SELECT key.
to the Standard Display press the EXIT soft key again.

Time Menu
The system time and date is viewed using the Main Menu.
Time and Date cannot be changed from the Main Menu. From
the Standard Display, press the MENU key.

Figure 144: SELECT Key

The current time and date will appear.

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Figure 145: Time and Date

To return to the Main Menu press the EXIT soft key. To return
to the Standard Display press the EXIT soft key again.

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Electric Standby Operation
Model 50 units are equipped with Electric Standby. This Electric Power Receptacle
feature allows the unit to operate on electric power as well as
be powered by the standard diesel engine. The electric power receptacle is used to connect the unit to an
appropriate electric power source for electric standby
During Electric Standby operation, power to the unit is operation. Turn the unit OFF before connecting or
supplied by an electric motor connected to a high voltage disconnecting the power cord.
power source. Check the unit for proper power source ratings.

WARNING: Units equipped with electric standby can

start at any time when the unit is connected to live
electric power and the controller is turned on.

CAUTION: Always turn the electric power supply off

when handling, connecting, or disconnecting high
voltage power cords.

Figure 146: Model 50 Power Receptacle Box

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Electric Standby Operation

NOTE: The Model 50 control system automatically

determines if diesel or electric power is desired.
See “Starting the Electric Motor” in the Unit Operation chapter
of this manual.

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Loading and Enroute Inspections
This chapter describes pre-loading, post loading, and enroute 4. Inspect bulkheads for a tight fit at ceiling, walls, and floor.
inspection procedures. Thermo King refrigeration units are Bulkheads must fit tightly to reduce heat transfer between
designed to maintain the required product load temperature compartments.
during transit. Follow these recommended loading and enroute 5. Pre-cool the cargo compartments: adjust the setpoints for
procedures to help prevent cargo spoilage. both compartments and run the unit 30–60 minutes (longer
if possible) before loading.
Pre-Loading Inspection 6. Supervise product loading to ensure sufficient air space is
1. Products must be pre-cooled before loading. Note any maintained around and through the load in both
variances on the manifest. compartments. Airflow around the cargo must not be
restricted.
2. Inspect door seals and vent doors for condition and tight
seal with no air leakage. NOTE: Loads should be separated from both sides of the
bulkhead by at least 4 in. (100 mm). You can use a pallet
3. Inspect the cargo compartment inside and out. Look for: as a spacer.
• Damaged or loose skin and insulation
• Damaged walls, air ducts, floor channels or “T”
flooring
• Clogged defrost drain tubes
• Blocked return air bulkhead.

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Post-Loading Inspection 6. If the unit was stopped, restart using the correct starting
procedure. See the 'Unit Operation” chapter in this
Post-loading inspections ensure the cargo has been loaded manual.
properly. To perform a post-load inspection:
7. Repeat the after-start inspection. See the “Unit Operation”
1. Inspect the evaporator outlets for blockage. chapter in this manual.
2. Turn the unit off before opening the cargo box doors to 8. Defrost the unit 30 minutes after loading by starting a
maintain efficient operation. manual defrost cycle.
NOTE: You can run the unit with the cargo box doors
open if the truck is backed into a refrigerated warehouse
with tight door seals.
3. Perform a final check of the load temperature. If the load
is above or below temperature, make a final notation on
the manifest.

CAUTION: Pre-cool cargo to the correct temperature

before loading. The unit is designed to maintain
temperature, not cool an above-temperature load.
4. Close or supervise the closing of the cargo box doors.
Make sure they are securely locked.
5. Make sure the setpoint is at the temperature listed on the
manifest.

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1 2 3 4
5
6

1. Unit Inspection
2. Good Outside Air Circulation
3. Gaskets Equally Compressed
4. Clear Defrost Drains
5. Tight Doors
6. Good Air Circulation Around Load
7. Cargo at Proper Temperature Prior
7 to Loading
8. Interior and Exterior Walls and
Insulation in Good Condition
8

Figure 147: Loading Considerations

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1 2 3 4

1. At Least 48 in. (1219 mm)

Between Air Outlet and Wall
or Bulkhead
2. Bulkhead Tightly Sealed
3. Good Air Circulation Around
Load
4. Rear Compartment
5. Load Separated from
Bulkhead by 4 in. (100 mm)
6. Front Compartment

6 5

Figure 148: Air Circulation Diagram

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Enroute Inspections 2. Repeat the Enroute Inspection every 30 minutes until the
compartment temperature is within the desired
To help prevent damage to the cargo, complete the following temperature range. Stop the unit if the compartment
enroute inspection every four hours. temperature is not within desired temperature range on
two consecutive 30 minute inspections, especially if the
Inspection Procedure compartment temperature appears to be moving away
from the setpoint.
1. Verify that the setpoints are correct.
3. Immediately contact the nearest Thermo King Service
2. Check the return air temperature readings. The
Center or your company office.
temperature readings should be within the desired
temperature range. If the readings are not within this 4. Take the necessary steps to protect and maintain proper
range, see the “Inspection Troubleshooting” procedure load temperature.
below.
CAUTION: Stop the unit if the compartment
3. Initiate a manual defrost cycle after each enroute temperature remains more than desired temperature
inspection. range from the setpoint on two consecutive 30 minute
inspections. Contact the nearest Thermo King
Inspection Troubleshooting Service Center or your company office immediately.
Take all necessary steps to protect and maintain
1. If a return air temperature reading is not within the desired
proper load temperature.
temperature range, refer to the troubleshooting table on the
following pages. Correct the problem as needed.

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Inspection Troubleshooting
Problem Cause Remedy
A return air The unit has not had Refer to the load log history. Look for above temperature load records,
temperature time to cool down to properly pre-cooled cargo compartment, length of time on road, etc. Correct
reading is not correct temperature. as required. Continue monitoring return air temperature until reading is within
within desired desired temperature range of the setpoint.
temperature The unit may have a Check the receiver tank sight glass for refrigerant level. If liquid is not
range of the low refrigerant showing in the receiver tank sight glass, the refrigerant charge could be low.
setpoint. charge. A competent refrigeration technician is required to add refrigerant or repair
the system. Contact the nearest Thermo King dealer, authorized Service
Center, or call the Thermo King Cold Line for referral. Consult the Table of
Contents for Cold Line information.
The unit is in defrost Monitor the return air temperature after the defrost cycle is completed to see
or has just if the temperature returns to the desired temperature range of the setpoint.
completed a defrost
cycle.
The evaporator is Initiate a manual defrost cycle. The defrost cycle will automatically terminate
plugged with frost. when complete. Continue monitoring return air temperature until reading is
within desired temperature range of the setpoint.

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Inspection Troubleshooting (Continued)

Problem Cause Remedy
Improper air Inspect the unit and cargo compartment to determine if the evaporator fans
circulation in the are working and properly circulating the air. Poor air circulation may be due
cargo compartment. to improper loading of the cargo, shifting of the load. Correct as required.
Continue monitoring return air temperature until problem is corrected.
WARNING: The unit could start at any time when turned on. Turn the unit off
before opening doors or inspecting any part of the unit.
The unit did not start Determine the cause for not starting. Correct as required. Continue
automatically. monitoring return air temperature until reading is within desired temperature
range of the setpoint.

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Specifications
Engine
Model TK380F (Tier 4)
Fuel Type No. 2 Diesel fuel under normal conditions
No. 1 Diesel fuel is acceptable cold weather fuel
Oil Capacity:Crankcase & Oil Filter 12.0 quarts (11.4 liters)
w/Bypass Oil Filter 13.0 quarts (12.3 liters) Fill to full mark on dipstick
Oil Type API Classification CI-4 or better.
API Rating CI or CH, as available, if low sulfur diesel fuel (up to
500ppm sulfur) is used.
(ACEA Rating E3 or better for Europe)
Oil Viscosity 14 F to 122 F (-10 C to 50 C): SAE 15W-40 (Synthetic)
5 to 104 F (-15 to 40 C): SAE 15W-40
-13 to 104 F (-25 to 40 C): SAE 10W-40
-13 to 86 F (-25 to 30 C): SAE 10W-30
-22 to 122 F (-30 to 50 C): SAE 5W-40 (Synthetic)
Below -22 F (-30 C): SAE 0W-30 (Synthetic)

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Engine (Continued)
Engine Coolant Type ELC (Extended Life Coolant), which is “RED”
Use a 50/50 concentration of any of the following equivalents:
Chevron Dex-Cool
Texaco ELC
Havoline Dex-Cool®
Havoline XLC for Europe
Shell Dexcool®
Shell Rotella
Saturn/General Motors Dex-Cool®
Caterpillar ELC
Detroit Diesel POWERCOOL® Plus

CAUTION: Do not add “GREEN” or “BLUE-GREEN”

conventional coolant to cooling systems using “RED”
Extended Life Coolant, except in an emergency. If
conventional coolant is added to Extended Life Coolant,
the coolant must be changed after 2 years instead of
5 years.
Units Built Prior to October 2016 Units with coolant expansion tank only.
Coolant System Capacity: 6.5 quarts (6.2 liters)

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Engine (Continued)
Coolant Expansion Tank Cap Pressure 15 psig (103 kPa)
7 psig (48 kPa) after November 2015
Units Built After October 2016 Units with coolant expansion tank and overflow bottle.
Coolant System Capacity: 8.36 quarts (7.91 liters)
Coolant Expansion Tank Cap Pressure 10 psig (69 kPa)

Refrigeration System
Contact your Thermo King dealer for refrigeration system service or maintenance.

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 Specifications

Fuses
Fuse Size Function
F2 15A Power to On/Off Switch
F3 40A Fuel Sol Pull-In/Starter Circuit
F4 None No Fuse - All Bosch and Thermo King Alternators
2A 2A Fuse - All Prestolite Alternators
F5 40A Preheat Circuit
F6 15A High Speed Circuits
F7 2A 8XP Circuit - Controller On Feedback to HMI
F8 5A 2A Power to CAN Connector J12
F9 5A 2A Power to CAN Connector J14
F10 10A 8X Power (Install fuse in upper position)
F11 10A Zone 1 LLS
F12 5A CAN Connector J13
F13 2A 8FC Circuit (Remote Lights)

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Fuses (Continued)
Fuse Size Function
F15 P/S On/Off Relay
F20 2A Alternator Sense
F21 60A Main Fuse (2 Circuit)
F25 7.5A HPCO/Run Circuit
F4 Remove fuse F4 for Model 30 units with Australian Bosch or Thermo King Alternators. Install fuse F4 for Model 50
units with Prestolite Alternator.
F10 When fuse F10 is installed in the upper position the On/Off keys on the HMI turn the unit on and off. When fuse
F10 is installed in the lower position the unit will start and run without the HMI control panel.
F15 The device identified as F15 is a poly switch. These over-current devices reset automatically and are not
replaceable.

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 Specifications

Electrical Standby (Model 50 Units Only)

Electric Motor and Overload Relay
Voltage/Phase/Frequency Horsepower Kilowatts rpm Full Load Overload Relay
(amps) Setting (amps)
230/3/50 10.0 7.5 1460 22.5 25
208-230/3/60 12.0 8.9 1765 28.8 32
400/3/50 10.0 7.5 1460 17.0 16
460/3/60 12.0 8.9 1765 14.4 16

Standby Power Requirements

Supply Circuit Breaker: 200-230/3/50-60 50 amps
380-460/3/50-60 20 amps
Extension Cord Size: Up to 50 ft—10 gauge
75 ft—8 gauge

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Maintenance Inspection Schedule
A closely followed maintenance program will help to keep After first week of operation:
your Thermo King unit in top operating condition. The • Check belt tension.
following general schedule is provided to assist in monitoring
that maintenance. • Tighten unit mounting bolts.
For more specific detail, see the maintenance manual for your • Check coolant level.
unit and to the PreTrip Inspection chapter in this manual. • Check refrigerant oil level.
• Check refrigerant level.

Pretrip 1,200 2,000 Annual/ Inspect/Service These Items

Hours Hours 3,000
Hours
Microprocessor
• Run pretrip test (see “Pretrip Test” in Operating Instructions Chapter).
Engine
• Check fuel supply.
• • Check engine oil level.

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Pretrip 1,200 2,000 Annual/ Inspect/Service These Items

Hours Hours 3,000
Hours
• • Check condition of belts.
• • Check engine oil pressure hot, on high speed.
• • • • Listen for unusual noises, vibrations, etc.
• Check air cleaner hose for damage.
• Inspect and clean electric fuel pump filter.
• Dry air cleaner. Replace air cleaner element at 2,000 hours or 1 year
(whichever occurs first)
• Change EMI 2000 (black) fuel filter.
• Change engine oil and oil filters (hot). Requires oil with API Rating CI-4
or better (ACEA Rating E3 for Europe) and EMI 2000 bypass oil filter. If
low sulfur diesel fuel (up to 500ppm sulfur) is used, use engine oil with
API Rating CI or CH, as available.
• Check restraining mount (snubber) pre-load adjustment.
• Drain water from fuel tank and check vent.

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Maintenance Inspection Schedule

Pretrip 1,200 2,000 Annual/ Inspect/Service These Items

Hours Hours 3,000
Hours
• Check and adjust engine speeds (high and low speed).
• Check condition of engine mounts.
• Check coolant levels (cool)
Coolant Expansion Tank: The expansion tank must always be
completely full of coolant when cool.
Coolant Overflow Bottle: Coolant level in overflow bottle must always
be at or above the FULL COLD mark of the bottle when cool.
• Maintain year round antifreeze protection at –30 F (–34 C).
• Test fuel injection nozzles at least every 3,000 hours.*
— Replace the fuel return lines between fuel injection nozzles every 10,000
hours or sooner as required.
— Change ELC (red) engine coolant every 5 years or 12,000 hours. Units
equipped with ELC have an ELC nameplate on the expansion tank.
* Based on EPA 40 CFR Part 89.

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 Maintenance Inspection Schedule

Pretrip 1,200 2,000 Annual/ Inspect/Service These Items

Hours Hours 3,000
Hours
Electrical
• Check controller for alarms.
• Run pretrip test
• Check battery voltage.
• Inspect battery terminals and electrolyte level.
• Inspect wire harness for damaged wires or connections.
• Inspect alternator bearings and brushes.**
• Inspect electric motor bearings (Model 50).**
** With belt removed, spin bearings by hand. Listen for noise (bearings roll freely).

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Maintenance Inspection Schedule

Pretrip 1,200 2,000 Annual/ Inspect/Service These Items

Hours Hours 3,000
Hours
Refrigeration
• • Check refrigerant level.
• Check compressor oil level.
• Check discharge and suction pressures.
• Check compressor efficiency.
— Replace dehydrator and compressor oil filter every two (2) years.

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Pretrip 1,200 2,000 Annual/ Inspect/Service These Items

Hours Hours 3,000
Hours
Structural
• • Visually inspect unit for fluid leaks.
• • Visually inspect unit for damaged, loose or broken parts (includes air
ducts and bulkheads).
• • Inspect clutch for shoe and anchor bushing wear with a mirror. Check
bearings.**
• Inspect idlers and jackshaft (if so equipped) for leakage and bearing
wear.**
• Clean entire unit including condenser coils, evaporator coils, and defrost
drains.
• • • Check all unit, fuel tank, engine, and electric motor mounting bolts,
brackets, lines, hoses, etc.
** With belt removed, spin bearings by hand. Listen for noise (bearings roll freely).

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Maintenance Inspection Schedule

Pretrip 1,200 2,000 Annual/ Inspect/Service These Items

Hours Hours 3,000
Hours
Electrical
• • Inspect wire harness for damaged wires or connections.
• Inspect/replace DC fan motors.
Structural
• • • Visually inspect unit for fluid leaks.
• • Visually inspect unit for damaged, loose or broken parts.
• • Clean entire unit including evaporator coils and defrost drains.
• Check all mounting bolts, brackets, lines, hoses, etc.

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Serial Number and Refrigerant Label
Locations
Write the unit model and unit serial number in the spaces
provided in the following Emergency Cold Line chapter. This
information is needed to service the unit.

AMA832

Figure 150: Scroll Compressor Serial

Figure 149: Engine Serial Number Location Number Location (T-1080S)

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Serial Number and Refrigerant Label Locations

1. Unit Serial Plate 2. Refrigerant Type

Figure 151: Reciprocating Compressor Serial
Number Location (T-1280R) Figure 152: Label Locations

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 Serial Number and Refrigerant Label Locations

Figure 153: Laminated Unit Serial Number Plate

Figure 154: Refrigerant Type Label

• This label identifies the type of refrigerant in the unit.

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 Recover Refrigerant
At Thermo King, we recognize the need to preserve the environment
and limit the potential harm to the ozone layer that can result from
allowing refrigerant to escape into the atmosphere.

We strictly adhere to a policy that promotes the recovery and limits

the loss of refrigerant into the atmosphere.

In addition, service personnel must be aware of Federal regulations

concerning the use of refrigerants and the certification of technicians.
For additional information on regulations and technician certification
programs, contact your local THERMO KING dealer.

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Emergency Cold Line
If you can’t get your unit operating and you need assistance,
you can locate a Thermo King Dealer anywhere in the United
States by going to thermoking.com or by using the Thermo
King North American Service Directory (available from any
Thermo King dealer) If you are unable to reach a dealer, then
call the Toll Free Emergency Cold Line Number
(888) 887-2202.
The answering service will assist you in reaching a dealer to
get the help you need. The Cold Line is answered 24 hours a
day by personnel who will do their best to get you quick
service at an authorized Thermo King Dealer.

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 California
Proposition 65 Warning
Diesel exhaust is a chemical known to
the State of California to cause cancer.

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Warranty
Terms of the Thermo King Warranty are available on request.
Please reference document TK 50047 for the Thermo King
Self-Powered Truck Unit Warranty.

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 Operator’s Manual

T-1080S SPECTRUM
Ingersoll Rand’s Climate Solutions sector delivers energy-efficient HVACR solutions for
customers globally. Its world class brands include Thermo King, the leader in transport With Premium HMI
temperature control and Trane, a provider of energy efficient heating, ventilating and
air conditioning systems, building and contracting services, parts support and advanced TK 55710-1-OP (Rev. 2, 09/17)
controls for commercial buildings and homes.

©2011 Ingersoll-Rand Company

Printed in U.S.A.

Operator’s Manual

T-1080S SPECTRUM
Ingersoll Rand’s Climate Solutions sector delivers energy-efficient HVACR solutions for
customers globally. Its world class brands include Thermo King, the leader in transport With Premium HMI
temperature control and Trane, a provider of energy efficient heating, ventilating and
air conditioning systems, building and contracting services, parts support and advanced TK 55710-1-OP (Rev. 2, 09/17)
controls for commercial buildings and homes.

©2011 Ingersoll-Rand Company

Printed in U.S.A.