ATC Controller-Manual End-User Older Version
ATC Controller-Manual End-User Older Version
SUMMARY
1) INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................... 3
3) HOURMETER ........................................................................................................................ 5
2) SYSTEM OPERATION
Increase Setpoint
White LED –
Controller On
Decrease Setpoint
Manual
Defrost Button
ON/OFF Button
The M910138 control panel is installed on the vehicle’s instrument panel, the exact
location determined by the installing dealer.
2.2) Power
When the system is first supplied power it will show the software version. Press the
power button once quickly to turn on the device. The display will show the air return
temperature inside the cargo area. To turn OFF the device, press and hold for three
seconds.
On start-up of the vehicle, the controller can be configured to maintain its last on/off
state (default), or it can be configured to be in off position at every start up. Talk to your
dealer.
M910138 ATC Cooling Controller
The numerical display normally shows the air return temperature inside the cargo area.
If the up or down arrows are pressed, the current setpoint is displayed for a few seconds, then
returns to the return air temperature.
The display can be configured for °F or °C operation, this change can be made at any
dealer.
To see temperature of the exit gas at the evaporator press , and the decimal dots of
the display will blink, which indicates that the display is showing gas exit temperature. If
pressing results in the message FAI this indicates that the temperature is out of the
reading range (above 59°F ).
2.5) Setpoint
Setpoint is the temperature desired inside the cargo area. To regulate it, press ORr
. The setpoint temperature will start blinking in the display ; press the key again until the
desired temperature is reached.
2.6) Heating
The system will automatically initiate heating mode according to the setpoint value. No
additional action is required from the operator to switch between heat and cooling mode.
When the heating mode is active, the LED will be red.
Heating
activated –
LED turns
red
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M910138 ATC Cooling Controller
2.7) Defrost
Defrost will activate automatically based on internal settings. These defrost settings
will be factory pre-set, but can be changed by a dealer. When defrost mode is activated, the
control panel will show the message “dEF” in the display.
A defrost cycle can also be started manually by pressing for three seconds. The
system will not allow a manual or automatic defrost cycle unless the evaporator is near or
below the freezing point.
At the end of each defrost cycle there is a 5 second delay to allow water to drip off the coil.
The message “Go” will blink while dripping mode is active. Cooling mode immediately
follows.
For units with the electric standby option, the standby mode is automatically initiated
when the power cord is plugged into wall power. When the electric standby plug is removed
from the wall, the system immediately reverts back to ‘over the road’ operation.
3) HOURMETER
The panel has an hourmeter which count number of hours that control panel is ON
(system running). It can be viewed by pressing and holding and simultaneously for 1
second. “Hon” will be displayed. Then press the power button .