Container Refrigeration

INSTALLATION GUIDE
for
DataLINE
Data Retrieval

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INSTALLATION
GUIDE

CONTAINER
REFRIGERATION UNIT

DataLINE
Data Retrieval
 CONTENTS
Paragraph Number Page
1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2. Version Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
3. PC Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
4. Installation and Start Up Procedures . . 2
4.1 Windows 95/98/NT/XP Installation 2
4.2 Service Pack Installation . . . . . . . . 8
4.3 Initial Start Up Procedure . . . . . . . . 12
4.4 Install USB to Serial Adaptor . . . . . 13
4.5 Change Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
5. Main Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
5.1 Program Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
5.2 Interrogate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
5.3 System Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
5.4 Probe Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
5.5 Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
5.6 Download Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
5.7 Data Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
5.8 View Data (Report Generation) . . . 20
5.9 Data Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
6. Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
1. Introduction

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

S PC system configuration requirements

S Program installation procedures
S Main features
S Help
This User’s Guide is written for users familiar with working in the
Windows Operating System, including Windows 95, Windows 98,
Windows XP and Windows NT. Operating Instructions for DataLINE
are available in the “Literature\Manuals” section of the Carrier
Transicold web site at www.container.carrier.com

NOTE: Not all PROGRAM OPTIONS are available. When they

become available future service pack upgrades can be obtained free of
charge at www.container.carrier.com

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

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

TABLE 1 – DataLINE Software

PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION APPLICATION
07−00421−## DataLINE Software CD PC/Windows
Updates to the software will be posted on the Carrier Transicold web
site www.container.carrier.com as new versions are released. These
updates are called “Service Packs”. To protect software ownership, a
Service Pack can only be loaded onto a P.C. that already has the
DataLINE software installed.

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3. PC Requirements
Table 2 – PC Requirements
Minimum PC System Recommended
Configuration PC System Con-
figuration
Processor 486 Pentium
Operating Windows 95, 98SE,
System NT 4.0 or higher,
Windows XP
Internet Explorer Version 3.0 or higher
RAM 8MB 16MB
Hard Drive 30MB (Free Space)
Disk Drive CD−ROM
Video VGA
Video Resolution 640X480 800x600 or higher
Serial Port One RS−232 port 1 RS−232
(Com 1 or 2 only)
Printer Port None Printers supported
by Windows 95,
98SE, NT & XP
Using a PC with at least the recommended system configuration will
provide the best overall performance of the DataLINE software.
4. Installation and Start Up Procedures
4.1 Windows 95/98/NT/XP Installation
The DataLINE application is delivered to users on CDROM.
All Users
To begin installation of the DataLINE application, perform the
following:
1. Place the DataLINE CD in the CD drive.
2. The primary method for loading the program is to access the
appropriate drive and double click on the “Setup.exe” file. The
application installation screen is automatically launched.

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

Enter the path name for the appropriate drive as instructed, e.g.
D:\Setup.exe with D representing the CD drive. Click “OK” to launch
the application installation screen.
Windows 95 Users Only
The application will search for the presence of DCOM95 (an update to
the operating system) on the PC. If DCOM95 is not found, the user is
prompted with the following screen.

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

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

All Users
The user should perform the following tasks to complete setup and
installation of the application.
The Welcome screen is displayed to begin setup of the application.

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

Click “Next” to display the Choose Destination Location screen. The

user can specify into which directory the system should store the
application. The default directory is C:\DataLine. The user can click
on the “Browse” button to choose an alternate directory.

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

Click “Next” to display the Start Installation screen.

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Click “Next” to start the installation of the application.
NOTE: If an association does not exist between the DCX file and any
application, the following DCX File Registry screen is displayed
before the Installation Complete screen. The user is alerted and asked if
they want to automatically create the association.

Click “Yes” to create the association.

Click “Finish” to complete the installation.

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After the installation is complete, the following screen appears. In order
for DataLINE to operate properly, it is recommended that the user
restart the computer.

Click “OK” to restart the computer.

4.2 Service Pack Installation

In order to install the service pack, the user MUST already have
DataLINE installed on the computer. The most recent Service Pack for
DataLINE can be downloaded at www.container.carrier.com
Products\Software\DataLINE.
If a previous version of DataLINE is not installed, the following screen
is displayed.

Click ”OK” and the installation will abort.

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

Click ”Next” to display the Start Installation screen.

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

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NOTE: If an association does not exist between the DCX file and any
application, the DCX file registry screen is displayed before the
Installation Complete screen. The user is alerted and asked if they want
to automatically create the association.

Click “Yes” to create the association.

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

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

Click “Finish” to the complete service pack installation.

After the installation is complete, the following screen appears.

In order for DataLINE to operate properly, it is recommended that the

user restart the computer.
Click “OK” to restart the computer.

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4.3 Initial Start Up Procedure
On initial start up, the installer should set the Program Options to be
used in this application. To start the DataLINE application and set the
options, do the following:
1. Click on the “Start” button
2. Highlight “Programs”
3. Highlight “DataLINE”
4. Click on “Launch Pad”
(“ViewData” is selected to generate reports using data files that have
previously been stored in the P.C.)
The following Launch Pad screen is displayed when the DataLINE
application is started. The Application Launch Pad is the user’s entry
point into the DataLINE program.

INTERROGATOR
SYSTEM TOOLS

MONITOR
PROBE CALIBRATION
DOWNLOAD FILES

DATA SET

VIEW DATA

DATA MANAGER

PROGRAM OPTIONS

DATALINE HELP
CONTENTS

EXIT DATALINE
ABOUT DATALINE

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

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4.4 Install USB to Serial Adaptor
For computers without an available serial port (RS−232) a USB to
serial adaptor is available through Carrier Transicold Performance
Parts group, part number 07−00503−00, Keyspan adaptor. To use the
Keyspan adaptor, the Carrier USB driver “setupDL_USB.exe” must be
installed. This driver is provided on the CD that comes with the
Keyspan adaptor:

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

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

2. Upgrade to the latest DataLINE Service Pack. Service Pack
upgrades for DataLINE are available for download at
www.container.carrier.com Products\Software\DataLINE.
NOTE: Do not insert the Keyspan adaptor in the USB port until the
Carrier USB driver is installed.

3. Insert the Keyspan installation CD into the CD Drive and double

click the USB to serial driver “SetupDL_USB.exe”. Follow the on
screen commands to properly load the driver.
4. Restart your system.
5. After system restart, insert the Keyspan adaptor into an open USB
port; allow the computer a moment to recognize the Keyspan
adaptor.
NOTE: Always insert the Keyspan adaptor in the same USB port.

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

Make sure Keyspan USB Serial Port is assigned to COM3. If not,

double click the Keyspan USB Serial Port to open the properties
window. Click “Advanced...” and reset to COM Port 3.

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7. From Windows Explorer, open C:\Common Files\Carrier
Shared\USB and click the driverconfig file, the following screen
will appear:

8. Select “Keyspan USB Port (COM3)” and click configure, it should

now read “Driver installed for the device”.

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

NOTE: If the Success window does not appear, disconnect and then
reconnect the Keyspan adaptor. Always connect the Keyspan adaptor
to the same USB port. Click the “Test” button again.
10.Open DataLINE and go to the “Program options” menu (Globe
button), select COM3, Save and Exit.
DataLINE should now be ready for communication through the
USB Keyspan Adaptor.

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4.5 Change Settings
The user can change settings at any time using the Program Options
screen, and the application remembers the settings from one execution
of the program to the next. Any changes made to the settings are
reflected in the Interrogator screen within 30 seconds of the user saving
the change.
To launch the Program Options screen, Click on the PROGRAM
OPTIONS button (globe) in the Launch Pad.

Select the Com Port:

If the Interrogator does not connect using Com1, try changing to Com2
or changing the physical connection at the back of the PC.
For those computers fitted with an Infrared Port, there may be a conflict
between the Infrared Port and the Com Port used by DataLINE for
communication. If there is a conflict, then interrogation of the unit will
not be possible. If DataLINE is using COM1, then the Infrared Port
cannot be set to COM1 or COM3. If DataLINE is using COM2, then the
Infrared Port cannot be set to COM2 or COM4. Many PC’s only have
one Com Port.

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The best way to avoid a conflict is to disable the Infrared Port. The
Infrared Port is typically disabled using the BIOS (Basic Input Output
System) on the PC, and may also need to be disabled using the Control
Panel utility in Windows.
CAUTION
Changes to the BIOS should only be attempted by trained
personnel. Failure to properly configure the BIOS can lead
to a loss of system operation.

For help disabling the Infrared Port, please contact your qualified local
Information Systems (IS) representative, or PC manufacturer.
Select the Working Directory:
This feature is used to specify the directory to which all downloaded
interrogation data will be stored. The user can manually change the
directory by entering the directory path in the list box. Users can also
change the directory by clicking on the “Browse” button in the Working
Directory Group Box. The Select Directory screen is displayed and
users can specify the path of the directory where the application should
store the data. The default directory is <DataLine Install
Path>\Datafile. The user cannot download data to any removable
storage medium (e.g. floppy disks). The working directory should be a
local drive on the user’s PC or a network drive mapped to the user’s PC.
The application does not automatically move data stored from the
previous working directory into the newly specified working directory.
The user must manually move the previously stored data to the new
directory via the PC’s file system.
Select Report Directory:
This feature is used to specify the directory to which all reports will be
stored. The user can manually change the directory by entering the
directory path in the list box. Users can also change the directory by
clicking on the ”Browse” button in the Report Directory Group Box.
The Select Directory screen is displayed and users can specify the path
of the directory where the application should store the data. The default
directory is <DataLine Install Path>\Reports. The user cannot
download data to any removable storage medium (e.g. floppy disks).
The report directory should be a local drive on the user’s PC or a
network drive mapped to the user’s PC. The application does not
automatically move data stored from the previous report directory into
the newly specified report directory. The user must manually move the
previously stored data to the new directory via the PC’s file system.

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Select Temperature Units:
This feature is used to specify the temperature units in which the
temperature data appears on the application screen. The application
uses this setting to convert temperature data to the proper temperature
units and display it on the screen as well as in reports. The setting also
effects the display of pressure values in the Monitor utility.
Select Date Format:
This feature is used to to specify the format in which the date appears on
the application screen. The application uses this setting to only control
the appearance of the DataLINE screens.
This completes the Program Option set−up procedure. The DataLINE
software and PC are now ready for use.
5. Main Features
A brief description of the DataLINE features is provided in the
following sub−paragraphs.
5.1 Program Options
This feature allows the user to configure the following program
options:
1. Com Port – Selects the Com Port that will be used to communicate
with the refrigeration unit or the DataReader.
2. Date Format – Selects the format in which all dates will be displayed
3. Temperature – Selects the units in which all temperature values will
be displayed.
4. Working Directory – Identifies the directory into which all down-
loaded interrogation data will be stored.
5. Report Directory – Identifies the directory into which all reports will
be stored.
5.2 Interrogate
This feature allows the user to extract sensor, event, alarm, pre−trip test,
and probe calibration data from the DataCORDER by connecting a PC
to the refrigeration unit. There are four options for extracting this data:
1. By Trip
2. By Date
3. Last 30 Days
4. All Data

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5.3 System Tools
This set of features will allow the user to:
1. View/Edit the Container ID number.
2. View/Edit the following controller information:
S Controller Setpoint
S Compressor Hour Meter value
3. View/Modify the current configuration of the controller:
S The controller can be configured using one of the OEM configura-
tions
S A custom configuration can be created and saved by modifying
one of the OEM configurations, or by modifying a previously
created custom configuration.
4. View/Edit the following Controller Parameters:
S Defrost Interval
S In Range Band
S Current Limit
S Units (temperature)
S Stagger Start
S Shutdown Mode
5. View/Modify the DataCORDER Configuration:
S The DataCORDER can be configured using one of the OEM con-
figurations (for ML2i and ML2i−cs units only).
S A custom configuration can be created and saved by modifying
one of the OEM configurations, or by modifying a previously
created custom configuration.
S View/Edit the DataCORDER Date/Time. The DataCORDER
Date/Time can be synchronized with the PC Date/Time.
S Start a new trip (with or without a USDA trip comment).
S Modify the ISO Trip Header.
5.4 Probe Calibration
This feature allows the user to calibrate the USDA and Cargo probes
using one of the following methods:
1. Auto Calibration – The DataCORDER will automatically calculate
the proper offsets of the selected probes from a fixed ice bath temper-
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2. Internal Calibration – The user selects a fixed ice bath temperature
between –1.00 and +1.00 C that applies to all probes. The Data-
CORDER will then calculate the difference between the selected
bath temperature and the actual bath temperature, and set the offsets
of the selected probes to those values.
3. External Calibration – The user will specify the offset of each probe
to be calibrated. The user must confirm that the actual probe readings
(with offset) match the corresponding ice bath temperature for that
probe.
5.5 Monitor
This feature allows the user to monitor the status of the refrigeration
unit’s analog inputs (sensors), and discrete Inputs/Outputs (switches,
protectors, component status). The Set Point and the percent opening of
the SMV can also be monitored.
5.6 Download Files
This feature allows the user to download interrogation files from the
DataReader to the PC (this feature is also called DataReader
Download).
5.7 Data Set
This feature allows the user to define and upload configuration files
from the PC to the DataReader, and also to download configuration
files from the DataReader to the PC. The user also has the ability to
modify or delete container configurations that are stored on the
DataReader or PC.
5.8 View Data (Report Generation)
This feature allows the user to generate, preview, and print reports using
the data extracted by interrogating the DataCORDER. There are seven
standard reports that may be generated.
1. Alarm Summary Report – will display the controller, DataCORD-
ER, and CA alarms over a selectable range of dates.
2. Event Report – will display the event data over a selectable range of
dates.
3. Sensor Report – will display the sensor data over a selectable range of
dates.
4. Cold Treatment Summary Report – will display the activity of the
USDA sensors with respect to their operation within predefined tem-
perature ranges.
5. Controller Pretrip Report – will display the pre−trip results over a se-
lectable range of dates.

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6. Raw Data Report – will display the event and sensor data over a se-
lectable range of dates. This report will also display sensor configu-
ration information.
7. Graphical Report – will allow the user to view sensor data over a se-
lectable range of dates in a graphical format.
A custom report template can be created using the following standard
reports. These templates can then be used to generate reports using
extracted data.
1. Alarm Summary Report
2. Event Report
3. Sensor Report
4. Graphical Report
5.9 Data Manager
A data management system for DCX interrogation files.
6. Help
On-line help is available on each screen of the DataLINE program.
Each screen contains a help button. Pressing the F1 key will also start
on-line help. This feature is presented in the standard Windows help
format, including contents, index and find options. Operating
Instructions for DataLINE are available in the “Literature” section of
the Carrier Transicold web site www.container.carrier.com.

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