Envirotainer RKN e1 User manual

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27 REVISED
• The following changes have been made due to software updates:
•3. Charging: Revised the text shown on the display during the first hour of charging.
•3.1 Charging procedure: Revised the text shown on the display during the first hour of
charging.
•7.5 Functional test: Revised the illustration in step 4.
•8.2 Infos: Added note.
•8.2.2 Info, Charging initiated, Diagnostics ongoing : Revised the info text and the
illustration.
•8.3 Alerts: Added note.
•8.3.1 Alert, Batteries At 30%, Recommend charging : Revised the alert text and the
illustration.
•8.3.2 Alert, Container stopped, Charging required : Revised Reason”.
•8.3.3 Alert, System too warm, Charging prolonged : Revised Action”.
•8.3.4 Alert, Inside Temp Out Of Spec;Check container : Revised the alert text and the
illustration.
•8.3.5 Alert, Ambient Temp Out Of Spec;Check container : Revised the alert text and
the illustration.
•10.3.3 “Ambient Temp Out Of Spec;Check Container”: Revised the alert text.
•5. General cargo loading guidelines: Added that the number of tie-down brackets may differ
between containers as there are two floor models in use.
•7.2 Set the temperature: Revised steps 1 and 7.
•7.3 Check the operation mode: Revised step 3.
•7.5 Functional test: Revised the instructions for how to view activated alerts or alarms in the
control unit menu.
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Operations Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Scope of the manual.................................................................................................................1
1.2 Contact....................................................................................................................................1
1.3 Symbols ..................................................................................................................................1
1.4 Safety instructions ....................................................................................................................1
1.5 The container...........................................................................................................................2
1.6 Control unit ..............................................................................................................................2
1.7 Charging unit ...........................................................................................................................3
1.7.1 ODLN sticker ..............................................................................................................4
2. LIMITS, AMBIENT CONDITIONS............................................................................................. 5
2.1 Pre-conditioning of cargo ..........................................................................................................5
2.2 Minimum operating time - fully charged container........................................................................5
2.3 Exposure to extreme heat: above +30°C (+86°F) ........................................................................5
2.4 Exposure to extreme cold: below -10°C (+14°F)..........................................................................5
3. CHARGING................................................................................................................................... 7
3.1 Charging procedure..................................................................................................................8
3.2 Additional charging adapters ................................................................................................... 11
3.3 Charging cable....................................................................................................................... 11
3.4 Charging with damaged cable or cable winder ..........................................................................12
4. PRE-CONDITIONING ............................................................................................................... 17
4.1 Cargo pre-conditioning............................................................................................................17
4.2 Container pre-conditioning ......................................................................................................17
4.2.1 Pre-condition with container operating in non temperature-controlled area.....................17
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4.2.2 Pre-condition in a temperature-controlled room ...........................................................18
5. GENERAL CARGO LOADING GUIDELINES ...................................................................... 19
5.1 Cargo loading ........................................................................................................................20
5.2 After cargo loading .................................................................................................................20
6. GENERAL CONTAINER HANDLING GUIDELINES........................................................... 21
6.1 Forklift requirements...............................................................................................................21
6.2 Roller beds ............................................................................................................................21
6.3 Ambient conditions .................................................................................................................21
6.4 Shipment duration ..................................................................................................................21
6.5 Wrapping ...............................................................................................................................21
6.6 Ground transport precautions ..................................................................................................22
6.7 Aircraft transport precautions...................................................................................................22
6.8 Unloading ..............................................................................................................................22
6.8.1 After unloading..........................................................................................................22
6.9 Storage .................................................................................................................................22
6.10 Long-time storage (not in shipment) ......................................................................................... 22
7. CONTROL UNIT OPERATION................................................................................................ 23
7.1 Start the control unit................................................................................................................23
7.2 Set the temperature................................................................................................................24
7.3 Check the operation mode ......................................................................................................24
7.4 Check the battery level............................................................................................................25
7.5 Functional test........................................................................................................................25
7.6 Check date of next temperature control system verification........................................................26
7.7 Seal the control unit and use the info button..............................................................................26
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8. OPERATION MODES, INFOS, ALERTS AND ALARMS ................................................... 28
8.1 Operation modes....................................................................................................................28
8.1.1 Cooling Powerstep X.................................................................................................28
8.1.2 Heating Powerstep X.................................................................................................28
8.1.3 Defrosting Powerstep 2 .............................................................................................28
8.2 Infos......................................................................................................................................29
8.2.1 “Info, Preconditioning” ...............................................................................................29
8.2.2 "Info, Charging initiated, Diagnostics ongoing".............................................................29
8.3 Alerts.....................................................................................................................................31
8.3.1 "Alert, Batteries At 30%, Recommend charging" ..........................................................31
8.3.2 "Alert, Container stopped, Charging required" .............................................................31
8.3.3 "Alert, System too warm, Charging prolonged" ............................................................32
8.3.4 "Alert, Inside Temp Out Of Spec;Check container" .......................................................33
8.3.5 "Alert, Ambient Temp Out Of Spec;Check container"....................................................33
8.4 Alarms...................................................................................................................................34
9. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION................................................................................................ 35
9.1 Definition of dimensions ..........................................................................................................36
10. TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................................................................................. 37
10.1 No display..............................................................................................................................37
10.2 Batteries do not charge ...........................................................................................................38
10.3 Alert ......................................................................................................................................39
10.3.1 “Temperature Too Warm” ...........................................................................................39
10.3.2 “Temperature Too Cold” .............................................................................................40
10.3.3 “Ambient Temp Out Of Spec;Check Container”............................................................41
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10.3.4 If an adapter is lost ....................................................................................................41
11. RKN E1 CONTAINER CHECK LIST ...................................................................................... 42
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Operations Manual 1. INTRODUCTION
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 SCOPE OF THE MANUAL
This manual provides information for personnel involved in the handling and transport of
Envirotainer container series RKN e1 and is published by Envirotainer AB without warranty.
1.2 CONTACT
For contact information to our operations centers, refer to www.envirotainer.com.
For questions regarding this manual or the container, send an e-mail to
[email protected].
1.3 SYMBOLS
DANGER!
Indicates an immediate danger that will lead to death or serious injury if necessary measures are
not taken.
WARNING!
Indicates a possible danger that can lead to death or serious injury if necessary measures are not
taken.
CAUTION!
Indicates a possible hazard that can lead to injury or material / equipment damage if necessary
measures are not taken.
NOTE!
Practical information or tips on how to perform a procedure.
1.4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• The design minimizes hazards to personnel and equipment during use. No material used in
the construction constitutes a risk to the health of the personnel involved. All structural and
mechanical components are free of sharp edges. Every attempt has been made to anticipate
potential dangers and build in protections to prevent injury to personnel.
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• Normal precautions should be observed when handling locks, doors and lids. Wherever
necessary, warning stickers or texts will be attached to the container as a warning to users and
ground handler personnel.
• Always follow the "IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations" when loading the container with
dangerous goods. The container must not be connected to the electrical outlet inside an
airplane.
• Normal precautions should be observed when charging the container. Do not charge the
container outdoors or in a damp, moist environments because of the risk for electric shocks.
1.5 THE CONTAINER
• The container is a temperature-controlled air cargo container used to transport temperature
sensitive cargo in the refrigerated and controlled room temperature ranges.
• The container consists of two primary parts: the cargo space and the refrigeration system unit
(refer to Fig. 1 ). The refrigeration system is controlled by a control unit and powered by
internal, rechargeable batteries.
• The container is a forkliftable LD-3 air cargo container designed to hold one (1) US-pallet
1220 x 1016 mm (48 x 40") or one (1) EURO-pallet 1200 x 800 mm (47.3 x 31.5") of
cargo.
1.6 CONTROL UNIT
• The control unit is the user interface for starting the container, setting the temperature,
reading the actual air temperature inside the cargo space and other information.
• The control unit also has charging, alert and alarm indicators.
• The control unit is located outside the container on the left side of the doors (Fig. 1 ).
Refer to 7. Control unit operation.
The system indicator (green light) is lit when the container system is
operating.
The charge indicator (blue light) flashes to indicate that charging is in
progress and remains lit when the charging has been completed.
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The alert indicator (yellow light) flashes to indicate that the container
needs attention. If the alert indicator is flashing, measures can be taken to
continue with the shipment.
The alarm indicator (red light) flashes to indicate that a technical part of
the refrigeration system is out of order. If the alarm indicator is flashing,
the container is not functioning properly and the shipment must be
stopped.
Fig. 1
1.7 CHARGING UNIT
• The charging unit is the user interface for charging the internal batteries of the container.
• The charging unit contains a charging cable and adapters for different countries.
• The charging unit is located on the left side of the doors (Fig. 1 ).
Refer to 3. Charging.
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1.7.1 ODLN STICKER
Fig. 2 The ODLN sticker
The container is labeled with an Operational Damage Limits Notice (ODLN) sticker, to meet
the IATA labelling requirements for aircraft containers. The ODLN describes the acceptable
damage limits from an airworthiness perspective and can be used for safe loading on to the
aircraft.
Before every lease, the containers are inspected against even stricter criteria than those stated on
the ODLN. Therefore, the container will never exhibit the level of damages as described on the
ODLN when released from an Envirotainer station.
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2. LIMITS, AMBIENT CONDITIONS
The container is designed to maintain the temperature of the cargo shipped by cooling or
heating the air inside the container.
The following conditions must apply for the container to work properly:
2.1 PRE-CONDITIONING OF CARGO
• The container does not have battery capacity to cool down or heat up a large quantity of
cargo.
• The container is designed to maintain the temperature of the cargo. It is therefore very
important that the cargo is pre-conditioned correctly.
2.2 MINIMUM OPERATING TIME - FULLY CHARGED CONTAINER
• For a +5°C (+41°F) container set temperature the minimum operating time without
recharging the batteries is 30 hours provided that the ambient temperature is between -10°C
and +30°C (+14°F and +86°F). However, the operating time will increase if the ambient
temperature is closer to the container set temperature of the cargo space.
• For other container set temperatures, contact Envirotainer for advice:
[email protected].
2.3 EXPOSURE TO EXTREME HEAT: ABOVE +30°C (+86°F)
The container can maintain the temperature in the loading area even though the ambient
temperature is between +30°C and +40°C (+77°F and +104°F), but the battery consumption
will increase, and the container operating time will therefore decrease.
For example, if the ambient temperature is +35°C (+95°F) and the container set temperature is
+5°C (+41°F), the container can maintain the temperature but the container operating time will
be reduced.
2.4 EXPOSURE TO EXTREME COLD: BELOW -10°C (+14°F)
The container can maintain the temperature in the loading area even though the ambient
temperature is between -10°C and -20°C (+14°F and -4°F), but the battery consumption will
increase, and the container operating time will therefore decrease.
For example, if the ambient temperature is -20°C (-4°F) and the container set temperature is +5°
C (+41°F), the container can maintain the temperature but the container operating time will be
reduced.
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The container can maintain the temperature in the loading area down to an ambient
temperature that is 35°C (63°F) below the set temperature.
For example, if the set temperature is +20°C (+68°F) the container can maintain the temperature
down to an ambient temperature of -15°C (+5°F).
NOTE!
The container remains operational between -2 °C and -30°C (-13°F and -22°F) but might not be
able to maintain the container set temperature.
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3. CHARGING
WARNING!
• Charging must not take place inside an airplane.
• Do not charge the container outdoors or in damp, moist environments because of risk for electric
shocks.
• Take caution when the container is moved and the electrical cable is fully extended. In addition,
visually inspect the electrical cable for any abnormalities before connecting it to a power source.
CAUTION!
Always pull out all of the cable when charging, approximately 10 meters (32 ft.). Charging with
part of the cable left inside the cable winder can cause damages to the cable winder.
NOTE!
• While charging, it is recommended to have the container switched on.
• The time required to charge the container depends on the battery level at the start of charging.
• The maximum time needed for charging is 8 hours regardless if the container is operating while
charging.
• During the first hour of charging, the battery level is not updated on the display. As long as the
blue charge indicator is flashing, charging is in progress. The display switches between showing
CONTAINER INFO and Info Charging initiated Diagnostics ongoing (or Info Pre-
Charging Please wait depending on software version).
• Avoid use of additional extension cable as far as possible.
• For optimal charging, make sure the ambient temperature is in the range 0°C to +20°C
(+32°F to +68°F). If charging is made in temperatures outside this range, the charging capacity,
and consequently the resulting battery energy, may be reduced.
• Charging must not be performed if the ambient temperature is below -20°C (-4°F) or above
+40°C (+104°F).
• To avoid overload of power supply fuse, only connect one container per single-phase. The
charging requires 1200 W when the container is switched off and 18 0 W when the container
is operating during charging.
• 120V supply requires at least a 20A circuit capability.
• 240V supply requires at least a 10A circuit capability.
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3.1 CHARGING PROCEDURE
Fig. 3
1. Open the cover of the charging unit
(Fig. 3 ).
Fig. 4
2. Pull out all of the cable from the charging
unit (Fig. 4 ).
CAUTION!
Charging with part of the cable left inside
the cable winder can cause damages to the
cable winder.
3. The container can be charged in two ways:
• By connecting the blue CEE industry plug to a suitable socket. Continue with step 6.
• By using one of the adapters. Continue with step 4–5.
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Fig. 5
4. Select the applicable adapter (Fig. 5 ) from the adapter case. More adapters can be ordered
separately from Envirotainer. Refer to 3.2 Additional charging adapters.
Fig. 6
5. Connect the adapter to the charging cable
(Fig. 6 ).
6. Connect the adapter / blue CEE industry plug to the power supply. The blue charge
indicator on the control unit starts flashing to indicate that charging is in progress.
NOTE!
• It may take up to 30 seconds before the charge indicator starts flashing.
• During the first hour of charging, the battery level is not updated on the display. As long as
the blue charge indicator is flashing, charging is in progress.
• During the first hour, the display switches between showing CONTAINER INFO and
Info Charging initiated Diagnostics ongoing (or Info Pre-Charging Please wait
depending on software version).
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7. When the charging is completed, the blue charge indicator illuminates with a fixed light.
The fixed light may occur before the battery level reaches 100%, depending on the
charging conditions, but the batteries are still fully charged.
8. Disconnect the adapter / CEE plug from the power supply. If applicable, disconnect the
adapter from the charging cable.
9. Make sure that all five adapters and the cable for recharging are properly stored in the
charging unit, and close the cover of the charging unit.
Fig. 7
10. Make sure that the control unit is powered on: the green indicator light on the control unit
is lit, and the display lights up at a push of the Info button. If not, refer to
10. Troubleshooting.
CAUTION!
If the control unit is not powered on when the charging cable has been disconnected from the
power supply, the container cannot maintain the set temperature.
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3.2 ADDITIONAL CHARGING ADAPTERS
The following adapters can be ordered separately from Envirotainer:
British Standard 546 15A, 3 pins P/N 807W
NEMA 6-15R 15A, 250V P/N 807X
NEMA L15-30P 30A, 250V P/N 807Y
Danish SRAF 1962/DB 16/87 10A, 250V, K-plug P/N 807Z
Fig. 8
3.3 CHARGING CABLE
Avoid the use of an additional extension cable. If necessary, use an extension cable as short as
possible. Make sure the cross-section of the wires are at least 2.5 mm² (0.0039 inch²).
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3.4 CHARGING WITH DAMAGED CABLE OR CABLE WINDER
In the event that the cable or cable winder has been damaged and can no longer be used, it is
possible to bypass the cable winder for charging. Contact Envirotainer for advice before
proceeding with this procedure: [email protected]
Fig. 9
1. Open the cover of the charging unit
(Fig. 9 ).
Fig. 10
2. Remove the seal from the bracket on the
adapter case (Fig. 10 ).
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Fig. 11
3. Remove the bracket covering the two
thumbscrews (Fig. 11 ):
3a. Push the bracket as far to the left as
possible (A).
3b. Rotate the bracket upwards around the left
thumbscrew, while keeping the left end of
the bracket close to the left wall (B).
3c. Slide the bracket off the left thumbscrew
at an angle (C).
3d. Place the bracket in the adapter case.
Fig. 12
4. Remove the thumbscrews and pull out the
adapter case (Fig. 12 ). Place the
thumbscrews in the adapter case.
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Fig. 13
5. Disconnect the charging cable and
connect the appropriate type of adapter
(Fig. 13 ).
6. Connect an extension cable to the adapter. Use as short cable as possible and make sure the
cross-section of the wires is at least 2.5 mm² (0.0039 inch²).
7. When the charging is completed, disconnect the extension cable from the power supply.
8. Disconnect the adapter from the socket in the container, and connect the original charging
cable to the socket (Fig. 13 ).
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