Marine type

Container Refrigeration Unit

OPERATION MANUAL FOR PERSONAL

COMPUTER SOFTWARE
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DECOS#
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DECOS#
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DECOS#
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DAIKIN CONTAINER COMMUNICATION SYSTEM Ver.5.0

TR02-06
CONTENTS

1. FEATURE OF PERSONAL COMPUTER SOFTWARE ..............................................................................................2

2. INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................................................5
3. CARES WHEN USING THE PERSONAL COMPUTER..............................................................................................6
3.1 Operation of Personal Computer..............................................................................................................................6
4. PREPARATION ..............................................................................................................................................................7
6. What I want to know is ....................................................................................................................................................9
7. SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION ................................................................................................................................13
8. EXPLANATION OF MAIN MENU ............................................................................................................................14
9. EXPLANATION OF CONFIG SET..............................................................................................................................15
10. EXPLANATION OF FIELD JOB ................................................................................................................................17
10.1 EXPLANATION OF LOGGER DATA DOWNLOAD........................................................................................18
10.1.1 EXPLANATION OF TRIP DATA ............................................................................................................19
10.1.2 EXPLANATION OF USDA DATA ..........................................................................................................20
10.1.3 EXPLANATION OF 4 PULP SENSORS DATA ......................................................................................20
10.1.4 EXPLANATION OF PTI DATA................................................................................................................20
10.1.5 EXPLANATION OF ALL DATA AFTER TRIP-START ........................................................................20
10.2 CONTAINER I.D./HEADER
10.2.1 EXPLANATION OF SET CONTAINER I.D. - From DISK ....................................................................21
10.2.2 EXPLANATION OF CHANGE CONTAINER I.D. - From Keyboard ....................................................22
10.2.3 EXPLANATION OF CHANGE CONTAINER HEADER - From Keyboard ..........................................23
10.2.4 EXPLANATION OF CHANGE CALENDAR ..........................................................................................24
10.3 MAINTENACE & REPAIR
10.3.1 EXPLANATION OF DISPLAY CURRENT OPERATING DATA ........................................................25
10.3.2 EXPLANATION OF DISPLAY CURRENT ALARM..............................................................................26
10.3.3 EXPLANATION OF DISPLAY ALARM LOG ........................................................................................27
10.3.4 EXPLANATION OF DISPLAY TEMPERATURE CHART ....................................................................28
10.3.5 EXPLANATION OF REPLACE BATTERY ............................................................................................29
10.4 USDA COLD - TREATMENT
10.4.1 EXPLANATION OF CALIBRATION USDA SENSORS ........................................................................30
10.4.2 EXPLANATION OF DISPLAY TEMPERATURE CHART ....................................................................31
10.5 4 PULP SENSORS COLD - TREATMENT
10.5.1 EXPLANATION OF CALIBRATION 4 PULP SENSORS ......................................................................32
10.5.2 EXPLANATION OF DISPLAY TEMPERATURE CHART ....................................................................33
11. EXPLANATION OF OFFICE JOB ..............................................................................................................................34
11.1 EXPLANATION OF MAKE REPORT ................................................................................................................35
11.1.1 EXPLANATION OF TRIP REPORT ........................................................................................................36
11.1.2 EXPLANATION OF USDA REPORT ......................................................................................................38
11.1.3 EXPLANATION OF 4 PULP SENSORS REPORT ..................................................................................41
11.1.4 EXPLANATION OF PTI REPORT ..........................................................................................................44
11.1.5 EXPLANATION OF ALARM REPORT ..................................................................................................46
11.1.6 EXPLANATION OF MONITOR REPORT ..............................................................................................48
11.1.7 EXPLANATION OF EVENT REPORT ....................................................................................................50
11.2 MAKE CONTAINER I.D.
11.2.1 EXPLANATION OF SET CONTAINER I.D. into DISK..........................................................................52
12. EXAMPLE OF REPORT ..............................................................................................................................................54
12.1 TRIP REPORT ......................................................................................................................................................54
12.2 USDA REPORT ....................................................................................................................................................55
12.3 4 PULP SENSORS REPORT ................................................................................................................................56
12.4 PTI REPORT..........................................................................................................................................................57
12.5 ALARM REPORT ................................................................................................................................................58
12.6 MONITOR REPORT ............................................................................................................................................59
12.7 EVENT REPORT ..................................................................................................................................................60
13. ERROR MESSAGES AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS ..............................................................................................61
14. INSTALLING THE PERSONAL COMPUTER SOFTWARE ....................................................................................62
15. DATA FILE NAME CONTROL METHOD ................................................................................................................63

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 Feature of personal computer software
[ The data downloaded from the controller is indicated in a graphic chart. ]

Two steps Zoom-In function Report indication function without

printer
Press the "SELECT/ZOOM" button, then
the two steps Zoom-In function enables Press the "FILE" button, then the report
detailed checking of the temperature data is displayed in the personal
fluctuation. computer screen, so that the data is
available without a printer.

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[ The refrigerant piping diagram is indicated on the personal computer screen by
connecting the unit communication cable to the serial communication ports. ]
(DISPLAY CURRENT OPERATING DATA)
DECOS#c

All sensor values indication The operating conditions of the

function electric devices indication function.

The value of all sensors on the The operating conditions of various

unit is indicated. electric devices are indicated.
The colored items under OUTPUTS at
the right side are being operated.

Refrigerant flow indication function

using the refrigerant piping diagram

The operating conditions of various

electric devices and the refrigerant flow
are indicated.
The colored parts on the piping diagram
is operating.(Excepting compressor)

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[ The refrigerant piping diagram is indicated on the personal computer screen by
connecting the unit communication cable to the serial communication ports. ]
(DISPLAY CURRENT OPERATING DATA)
DECOS#, #a, #b

All sensor values indication The operating conditions of the

function electric devices indication function.

The value of all sensors on the The operating conditions of various

unit is indicated. electric devices are indicated.
The colored items under OUTPUTS at
the right side are being operated.

Refrigerant flow indication function

using the refrigerant piping diagram

The operating conditions of various

electric devices and the refrigerant flow
are indicated.
The colored parts on the piping diagram
is operating.(Excepting compressor)

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INTRODUCTION

The electronic controller DECOS 3 and DECOS3a used for LXE5C/10C and LXE5CA/10CA series units and the
electronic controller DECOS3b used for LXE10D series units and the electronic controller DECOS3c used for
LXE10E series unit has an internal memory which is used for regular temperature control and to record the set
temperature during transportation, inside temperature of container operation mode, output alarms and other data
and/or results of automatic PTI.
Record data and unit operation status data can be transferred to the personal computer through {the serial
communication port (RS-232C) provided at the front side of controller (DECOS3 and DECOS3a)}, {the P.C port
receptade provided at the front side of unit (DECOS3b and DECOS3c)}, thereby allowing the user to analyze
troubles which occur during transportation, to reveal the causes of troubles and to find failures or to make reports.
For automatic PTI reports, measurement data (CUT values of HPS, pull-down time, defrosting time) obtained in
automatic PIT are recorded and printed. If printer is not provided, reports can be output to the display of personal
computer.
The information such as container No., cargo name, and destination can be transferred to the controller to store
from the personal computer. This Operation Manual explains how to install the personal computer software and
how to use the software.

The serial comnunication port P.C. port recectacle

(RS-232C)

DECOS#/ DECOS#a DECOS#b/ DECOS#c

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3. CARES WHEN USING THE PERSONAL COMPUTER
3.1 Operation of Personal Computer
(1) Before using the software, thoroughtly read the operation manual for personal computer.
(2) Before inserting the floppy disk into a drive, be sure to turn on in advance the power supply. Otherwise
the content of disk may be destroyed.
(3) While the floppy disk access indicating lamp is lighting, never remove the floppy disk from the drive.
(4) Be sure to remove the disk from the drive before turning off the power supply.
(5) While the floppy drive or hard disk access indicating lamp is lighting, never attempt to turn off the
power supply.
(6) Use only the floppy disks formatted with the FORMAT command of MS-DOS. Keep the write-protect
window closed so that writing is enabled.

Nonwrite-protected Write-protected

(7) When the lap-top type personal computer is used, it is advisable to charge its battery while it is not used.
(8) As the floppy disk which is used to store data is extremely delicate, it must be handled with utmost care
as follows.

Do not open the write-protect Do not handle the disk while Do not handle or store the
window (shutter). drinking, eating or smoking. disk in dusty place.

Do not clamp the disk with Gently slide the disk into the drive, and Protect the disk from
clips or the like. make sure the disk is all the way in. solvents and drinks.

Do not store the disk in the place Do not put any substance Apply label neatly in
where direct sunlight of heat affects. on the disk. specified position.

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4. PREPARATION
To use the software, you must have the following equipment.

Name Specification
Personal
computer IBM-PC compatible models

Use a standard resolution display.

Display High-resolution displays are not supported.
Resolution must be 640 x 400 pixels or better.
OS MS-Windows3.1, MS-Windows'95

Software DAIKIN CONTAINER COMMUNICATION SYSTEM Ver.4 X

LXE-5C series (When the personal computer is an IBM-PC compatible model)

LXE-10C series Commercially available items
LXE-10CA series
LXE-10D GENDER
(special version) CHANGER Communication cable
1 1
LXE-10E 2 2
(special version) 3 3
4 4
Controller side 5 5 Personal computer side
6 6
7 7
8 8
Frame Frame
(Male) 9-pin D-sub 9-pin D-sub 9-pin
(Male) (Female) (Female)

LXE-10D (When the personal computer is an IBM-PC compatible model)

(standard version)
Items supplied by Daikin (type A) P/No. 9993324 Commercially available items
LXE-10E
(standard version)
Communication cable

GENDER
Communication cable CHANGER
1 1 1
A 2 2 2
3 3 3
Unit side B 4 4 4 Personal
5 5 5 computer
C 6 6 6 side
7 7 7
German 8 8 8
connector 9 Frame Frame
D-sub 9-pin (Male) 9-pin D-sub 9-pin D-sub 9-pin
(Female) (Male) (Female) (Female)

(When the personal computer is an IBM-PC compatible model)

Items supplied by Daikin (type B) P/No. 1087149

Communication cable
1
A 2
3
Unit side B 4
5 Personal computer side
C 6
7
German connector 8
9
D-sub 9-pin (Female)

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Communication cable

Items supplied by Daikin

If you already have the necessary commercially available items, type A can be used in the LXE-5C, LXE-10C, and
LXE-10D series.
Type B allows the LXE10D series and the personal computer to be connected directly. (It cannot be connected to
the LXE-5C and LXE-10C series.)
Printer 1. To use the REPORT output function of this system in its normal mode, you must have an image
output printer which has the graphic function.
2. The printer driver for MS-Windows must be installed and set up correctly to enable printing.
3. A resolution of 300 dpi or more is required to ensure high quality.
4. The "Courier New" and "MS Serif" printer fonts are required.

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What I want to know is

Download of Controller Logging Data to Personal Computer

(FIELD JOB - LOGGER DATA DOWN LOAD)

How to download the TRIP data (container control temperature data, recording temperature data, set point
temperature,alarm data and event data).
/ P.18, P.19
[ TRIP DATA ]

How to download the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) data

(USDA sensor temperature log). / P.18, P.20
[ USDA DATA ]

How to download the 4 PULP SENSORS data (4 probes temperature log). / P.18, P.20
[ 4 PULP SENSORS DATA ]

How to download the PTI (Pre-Trip Inspection) data (automatic PTI result data).
/ P.18, P.20
[ PTI DATA ]

How to download the TRIP data, the USDA data, the 4 PULP SENSORS data and the PTI data after TRIP-
START. / P.18, P.20
[ ALL DATA AFTER TRIP START ]

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Input of Personal Computer Data into Controller and
Modification of Controller Logging Data from Personal Computer
(FIELD JOB - CONTAINER I.D./HEADER)

How to input the LOGGER HEADER data in a personal computer into a controller.
The LOGGER HEADER data - Set point temperature, Shipping cargo, final destination and other
memorandum input under the menu of "MAKE CONTAINER I.D./HEADER" in the "OFFICE JOB"
menu / P.21
Note) The LOGGER HERDER data input by this procedure is just memorandum.
The setting data in the controller (Set point temperature and humidity and so on) is not modified by this
input procedure. Here, the container serial number (container I.D.) is modified.
[ SET CONTAINER I.D./HEADER-From DISK ]

How to input or modify the Container Serial Number (Container I.D.) using a personal
computer keyboard. / P.22
[ CHANGE CONTAINER I.D.-From Keyboard]

How to input or modify the LOGGER HEADER data using a personal computer keyboard.
/ P.23
[ CHANGE CONTAINER HEADER-From Keyboard ]

How to set or change the Calendar inside the controller. / P.24

[ CHANGE CALENDER ]

Maintenance and Repair

(FIELD JOB - MAINTENANCE & REPAIR)

How to display and save the operating condition of various electric devices and value of sensors on a
personal computer during the unit running. / P.25
[ DISPLAY CURRENT OPERATING DATA ]

How to see the currently existing alarms. / P.26

[ DISPLAY CURRENT ALARM ]

How to see the ALARM data logged in the controller without saving the data into a personal computer.
/ P.27
[ DISPLAY ALARM LOG ]

How to see the TRIP data logged in the controller without saving the data into a personal computer.
/ P.28
[ DISPLAY TEMPERATURE CHART ]

How to indicate or set the replacement date of the back-up-battery for the printer board.
/ P.29
Note) This setting is valid only for the unit with a lithium battery.
[ REPLACE BATTERY ]

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Low Temperature Treatment Transportation Applied for USDA
(FIELD JOB - USDA COLD - TREATMENT)

How to calibrate the pulp sensors for low temperature transportation. / P.30
[ CALIBRATION USDA SENSORS ]

How to see temperature fluctuation of the pulp sensor value logged in the controller after low temperature
transportation.
How to see the summary report of USDA data. / P.31
[ DISPLAY TEMPERATURE CHART ]

Low Temperature Treatment Transportation with 4 Pulp Sensors

(FIELD JOB - 4 PULP SENSORS COLD - TREATMENT)

How to calibrate pulp sensors for low temperature transportation. / P.32

[ CALIBRATION 4 PULP SENSORS ]

How to see temperature fluctuation of the pulp sensor value logged in the controller after low temperature
transportation.
How to see the summary report of 4 PULP SENSORS data. / P.33
[ DISPLAY TEMPERATURE CHART ]

Initial Setting of Input Data

(OFFICE JOB - MAKE CONTAINER I.D./HEADER)

How to set the LOGGER HEADER data.

The LOGGER HEADER data - Set point temperature, Shipping cargo, final destination and other
memorandum. / P.52
The data input by this procedure is also available at the "SET CONTAINER I.D./HEADER-From DISK"
in the "CONTAINER I.D./HEADER" allocated under the "FIELD JOB" menu.
Note) The LOGGER HEADER data input by this procedure is just memorandum.
The setting data in the controller (Set point temperature and humidity and so on) is not modified by this
input procedure. Here, the container serial number (container I.D.) is modified.
[ MAKE CONTAINER I.D./HEADER ]

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Display of Downloaded Data
(OFFICE JOB - MAKE REPORT)
(Output it using a printer or indicate it on the display of personal
compute if a printer is not available.)

How to see the TRIP data. / P.34 ~ P.36

[ TRIP REPORT ]

How to see the USDA data. / P.34, P.38

[ USDA REPORT ]

How to see the 4 PULP SENSORS data. / P.34, P.41

[ 4 PULP SENSORS REPORT ]

How to see the PTI data. / P.34, P.44

[ PTI REPORT ]

How to see the ALARM data. / P.34, P.46

[ ALARM REPORT ]

How to see the personal computer logging data saved under the "FIELD JOB" in the menu of the
"MAINTENANCE & REPAIR", "DISPLAY CURRENT OPERATING DATA".
/ P.34, P.48
[ MONITOR REPORT ]

How to see the EVENT data. / P.34, P.50

[ EVENT REPORT ]

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7. SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION

MAIN MENU SUB MENU Refer to Explanation of function Remarks

LOGGER DATA TRIP DATA 10.1 Data recorded in the logger is read from the No information
DOWN LOAD controller into the personal computer (disk or appears on the
USDA DATA
hard disk)(this operation is called the down-load). screen at this time.
4 PULP SENSORS DATA
PTI DATA
ALL DATA AFTER TRIP-START
CONTAINER I.D. SET CONTAINER I.D./HEADER 10.2.1 The logger header (set temperature, cargo name, Disk -> Controller
/HEADER - From DISK destination and other memo information) is changed.
* Data previously saved in the disk is transferred
to the controller.
CHANGE CONTAINER I.D. 10.2.2 The container No. (container ID) set in the Input from keyboard
- From Keyboard controller is changed.
CHANGE CONTAINER HEADER 10.2.3 The logger header is changed. Input from keyboard
- From Keyboard
CHANGE CALENDAR 10.2.4 The internal clock of controller is changed. Conversion from
* The controller clock is based on GMT personal computer
(Greenwich Time). built-in clock.
MAINTENANCE DISPLAY CURRENT 10.3.1 Controller sensor values, operation of internal Record on disk is
FIELD JOB

& REPAIR OPERATING DATA relay and motion of MV or SMV are displayed on enabled.
the screen.
DISPLAY CURRENT ALARM 10.3.2 Alarm being output is displayed.
DISPLAY ALARM LOG 10.3.3 Information of alarm recorded in the logger is Record on disk is
displayed. enabled.
DISPLAY TEMPERATURE 10.3.4 Change of control temperature which has been
CHART recorded in the logger is displayed
graphically.The backup battery replacement day
is indicated.
REPLACE BATTERY 10.3.5 The back-up battery replacement day is set. Setting can be also
made on the
controller panel.
USDA COLD- CALIBRATION USDA SENSORS 10.4.1 The pulp sensor (USDA sensor) to be used for The ice bath is used.
TREATMENT cold-treatment is calibrated.
DISPLAY TEMPERATURE 10.4.2 Change of the pulp sensor (USDA sensor)
CHART temperature which has been recorded in the
logger is displayed graphically.
4 PULP SENSORS CALIBRATION 4 PULP 10.5.1 The pulp sensor to be used for cold-treatment is The ice bath is used.
COLD- SENSORS calibrated.
TREATMENT DISPLAY TEMPERATURE 10.5.2 Change of the pulp sensor temperature which has been
CHART reccorded in the logger is displayed graphically.
MAKE REPORT TRIP REPORT 11.1 Reports are made based on record data read from
the logger.Even when printer is not provided,
USDA REPORT
record data can be displayed on the display of
4 PULP SENSORS REPORT personal computer. (FILE button function)
OFFICE JOB

PTI REPORT
ALARM REPORT
MONITOR REPORT
EVENT REPORT
MAKE SET CONTAINER I.D. 11.2.1 Disk data to change logger header of controller is
CONTAINER /HEADER into DISK created.
I.D./HEADER
CHART MARK 9 Temperature change graph lines can be marked variously.
CRT MODEL Resolution of personal computer CRT is set.
CONFIG SET

SET TIMEZONE Transmission time is set when time is set on the

controller.
G.M.T-LOCALTIME Difference between Greenwich Time (G.M.T.)
and local time (LOCALTIME) is set.
SELECT JOB The <MAIN MENU> JOB button use limit can be set.
TRIP REPORT When report is made, data to be displayed and
printed can be restricted.

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8. EXPLANATION OF MAIN MENU

FIELD JOB This button is used mainly to communicate with the controller.

OFFICE JOB This button is used mainly to display or print data down loaded from the
controller or to make data to be sent to the controller.

CONFIG SET This button is used to initialize when the software is used.

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9. EXPLANATION OF CONFIG SET

(1) Click the button "CONFIG SET" of <MAIN MENU>. Then, the screen shown above appears.

(2) On this screen set the following 5 items.

1) CHART MARK
USE --------------Lines are marked variously on the temperature graph display screen.
NO USE ----------Lines are not marked variously on the temperature graph display screen.
Note --------------Color discrimination is applied for USE and NO USE.

2) CRT MODEL
400dot ------------When CRT having resolution 640 dots x 400 dots is used.
480dot ------------When CRT having resolution 640 dots x 480 dots is used.

3) SET TIMEZONE
G.M.T.-LOCALTIME = hrs. : Enter a difference between G.M.T. and local time in .
(For example, enter "-9" in Japan.)
LOCAL ----------The time of local country (local time) is transmitted when the time of controller is
communication.

G.M.T ------------The Greenwich Time (G.M.T.) is transmitted when the time of controller is set by
communication.

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 4) SELECT JOB
ALL --------------It is possible to select all the menus (FIELD JOB, OFFICE JOB, CONFIG SET) on
the <MAIN MENU>.
FIELD JOB ------It is possible to select FIELD JOB and CONFIG SET on the <MAIN MENU>.
OFFICE JOB ----It is possible to select OFFICE JOB and CONFIG SET on the <MAIN MENU>.

5) TRIP REPORT
FOR SHIPPING COMPANY (OPERATOR)
------------------When report is made, all the data can be displayed or printed (to be used mainly for
analysis by shipping company).
FOR SHIPPER --When report is made, data can be partially displayed or printed (to be used mainly
to submit data to customer).

After completing settings, click the "OK" button.

Note: If you click "CLOSE", all the settings made above are cancelled, and the last time settings are taken
as valid ones.

CAUTION!
Make sure that the date and time of personal computer are correct. The Greenwich Time is adopted in
the controller as a universal calendar. For SET TIMEZONE, select "G.M.T.". "LOCAL" is applied to
local-use containers. It is advisable to select preferentially "G.M.T.". Be sure to enter difference
between Greenwich Time (G.M.T.) and local time (LOCAL). If you transmit time to the controller
without entering the difference, the controller time may be disturbed.

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10. EXPLANATION OF FIELD JOB

(1) Click the button "FIELD JOB" of <MAIN MENU>. Then, the screen shown above appears.

(2) Here, you can select the following 5 menus.

1) LOGGER DATA DOWNLOAD
2) CONTAINER I.D./HEADER
3) MAINTENANCE & REPAIR
4) USDA COLD-TREATMENT
5) 4 PULP SENSORS COLD-TREATMENT

(3) Select one of five items as necessary.

(4) Put the pointer on the item which you want to select, and click the mouse button.

(5) When the item is selected, itsmark is changed tomark, and the selected item is displayed in the
<SUB MENU> column.

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10.1 EXPLANATION OF LOGGER DATA DOWNLOAD

(1) Connect the serial communication port (RS-232C) on the personal computer and the P.C. port receptacle
on the DECOS3b/3c controller (or the communication ports on DECOS3/DECOS3a controller)
with the communication cable.
(2) Select a disk drive to which you want to down-load data in the "DRIVE" column.
Note: If you select a floppy disk drive without previously inserting the formatted disk into the drive, an
error occurs.
(3) When LOGGER DATA DOWNLOAD is selected, the items shown above are displayed in the <SUB
MENU> column.
(4) Select data which you want to down-load.
(5) Put the pointer on the item which you want to select, and then click the mouse button.
The colored indication of selected item is reversed. After that, click the "OK" button or double-click the
mouse button on the selected item.

[ Explanation of SUB MENU ]

1. TRIP DATA --------Container control temperature data, record temperature data, set temperature data, alarm data,
and event data can be down loaded (when the controller DECOS3a / DECOS3b/3c is used).
Container control temperature data and alarm data can be down loaded (when the
controller DECOS3 is used).
2. USDA DATA ------USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) sensor temperature record data can
be down loaded.
3. 4 PULP SENSORS DATA--4 Pulp sensor temperature record data can be down loaded.
4. PTI DATA ----------The automatic PTI (Pre-Trip Inspection) data can be down loaded.
5. ALL DATA AFTER TRIP-START
Trip data, USDA data, PTI data, Alarm data, and Event data after last Trip-Start can
be down loaded.

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10.1.1 EXPLANATION OF TRIP DATA

The Trip data down-load procedure is explained below.

(1) Select TRIP DATA from the <SUB MENU>, and then click the "OK" button, or double-click the mouse
button on the item TRIP DATA. As a result the screen shown above appears.

(2) Specify a required data interval in the "From" column and "To" column.

(3) Put the pointer on the date in the "From" column, and double-click the mouse button to specify the start
point of data. The specified date is displayed above the "From" column.
Similarily, put the pointer on the date of "To" column, and double-click the mouse button to specify the
end point. Then, the specified date appears above the "To" column.

(4) After that, click the "OK" button. As a result, "Downloading Data!" appears, and data read is started.
After completion of data read the message "Completed! Hit" appears.
Note: When the "CLOSE" button is clicked, selection made in step (3) above is cancelled.

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10.1.2 EXPLANATION OF USDA DATA
The USDA DATA down-load procedure is explained below.
(1) Select USDA DATA from the <SUB MENU>, and click the OK button, or put the pointer on USDA
DATA, and double-click the mouse button. Then, the message "Downloading Data!" appears, and data
read is started.
After completion of data read the message "Completed! Hit" appears.

10.1.3 EXPLANATION OF 4 PULP SENSORS DATA

The 4 PULP SENSORS DATA down-load procedure is explained below.
(1) Select 4 PULP SENSORS DATA from the <SUB MENU>,and click the OK button,or put pointer on 4
PULP SENSORS DATA,and double-click the mouse button.Then ,the message "Downloading
Data!"appears,and data read is started.
After completion of data read the message "Completed!Hit"appears.

10.1.4 EXPLANATION OF PTI DATA

The PTI DATA down-load procedure is explained below.
(1) Select PTI DATA from the <SUB MENU>, and click the OK button, or put the pointer on PTI DATA,
and double-click the mouse button. Then, the message "Downloading Data!" appears, and data read is
started.
After completion of data read the message "Completed! Hit" appears.

10.1.5 EXPLANATION OF ALL DATA AFTER TRIP-START

The ALL DATA AFTER TRIP-START down-load procedure is explained below.
(1) Select ALL DATA AFTER TRIP-START from the <SUB MENU>, and click the OK button, or put the
pointer on ALL DATA AFTER TRIP-START, and double-click the mouse button. Then, the message
"Downloading Data !" appears, and data read is started.
After completion of data read the message "Completed ! Hit" appears.

Down-load data

File name Print report (marked with ) and file name

SUB
MENU IDS.* TRIP.* USDA.* USDAOFST.* PTI.* ALARM.* EVENT.* TS.*

TRIP REPORT

USDA REPORT

4 PULP SENSORS REPORT

PTI REPORT
ALL DATA AFTER
TRIP-START

Note : The letters marked with * differ in accordance with the connected controllers.

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10.2 CONTAINER I.D./HEADER
10.2.1 EXPLANATION OF SET CONTAINERI.D.-From DISK

(1) Connect the serial communication port (RS-232C) on the personal computer and the P.C. port receptacle
on the DECOS3b/3c controller (or the communication ports on DECOS3/DECOS3a controller)
with the communication cable.

(2) Select the disk containing the created data in the "DRIVE" column.
Note: If you select a floppy disk drive without previously inserting the formatted disk into the drive, an
error occurs.

(3) Select SET CONTAINER I.D.-From DISK from the <SUB MENU>.

(4) Then, the container No. of pertinent data in the disk is displayed.

(5) Select a proper container number, using the pointer, and then press the OK button.

(6) Upon completion of transfer, the message "Completed Hit" appears.

(7) Press the OK button to resume the SUB MENU screen.

Note: If the required data was not found, the message"No Data File found in DISK ! Hit" appears.

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10.2.2 EXPLANATION OF CHANGE CONTAINER I.D.-From Keyboard

(1) Connect the serial communication port (RS-232C) on the personal computer and the P.C. port receptacle
on the DECOS3b/3c controller (or the communication ports on DECOS3/DECOS3a controller)
with the communication cable.

(2) Select CHANGE CONTAINER I.D.-From Keyboard from the <SUB MENU>. Then, the current
container No. (CONTAINER I.D.) is displayed on the screen.

(3) Input (overwrite) a new container No. according to the message "Input New Data and Hit", and press the
OK button.

(4) The personal computer transfers data to the controller, and the message "Completed! Hit" appears.

(5) When the OK button is pressed, the <SUB MENU> screen is resumed.
Notes:1) The personal computer inspects the check digit so as to prevent misinput. If the check digit is
invalid, the message "Illegal Check-digit. (This CONTAINER I.D. is not based on ISO)
Continue? YES or NO" appears. Select YES or NO, and press the button.
(The software allows user to select YES, taking account of existence of exceptional container
numbers. )
2) Only the half-width alphabetic characters (upper-case) and numerals can be input. Kanji and
Kana are not applicable. ISO specifies that each container No. (CONTAINER I.D.) must
consist of 4 alphabetic characters and 7 numerals when counted from the left side.

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10.2.3 EXPLANATION OF CHANGE CONTAINER HEADER - From Keyboard

(1) Connect the serial communication port (RS-232C) on the personal computer and the P.C. port receptacle
on the DECOS3b/3c controller (or the communication ports on DECOS3/DECOS3a controller)
with the communication cable.
(2) Select CHANGE CONTAINER HEADER - From Keyboard from the <SUB MENU>. Then, the
current header information is displayed on the screen.
(3) Input (overwrite) a new data, and press the OK button.
(4) Then, the created data is transferred to the controller, and the message "Completed ! Hit" appears.
(5) When the OK button is pressed, the <SUB MENU> screen is resumed.
Note: Only the half-width alphabetic characters (upper-case), numerals, and space (blank) can be input.
Kanji and Kana cannot be used.
(6) The CONTAINER HEADER is used as a memo information of container transportation and cargo. Its
content is as flows.
1) SET POINT Set temperature (C) Less than 5 characters (an example: -18.0)
2) HUMIDITY SET Set humidity (RH%) Less than 2 characters (an example: 70)
3) AIR EXCHANGE Fresh air intake (m3/hr.) Less than 3 characters (an example: 100)
4) SHIP & VOYAGE Ship name and navigation No. Less than 13 characters (an example: OSAKA MARU V5)
5) ORIGIN Shipping place Less than 3 characters (an example: LAX)
6) LOADING DATE Loading date Less than 8 characters (an example: 94/01/23)
7) PRODUCT Cargo name Less than 13 characters (an example: BEEF)
8) INT'ATE DEST'N Transit place Less than 3 characters (an example: OSA)
9) DISCHARGE Unloading place Less than 3 characters (an example: OSA)
10) FINAL DEST'N Final destination Less than 3 characters (an example: SGP)
11) COMMENTS Comments Less than 13 characters (an example: xxxxxxxxxxxxx)

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10.2.4 EXPLANATION OF CHANGE CALENDAR

(1) Connect the serial communication port (RS-232C) on the personal computer and the P.C. port receptacle
on the DECOS3b/3c controller (or the communication ports on DECOS3/DECOS3a controller)
with the communication cable.
(2) Select CHANGE CALENDAR from the <SUB MENU>. Then, the local time and Greenwich Time are
displayed on the screen.
(3) Select OK or CLOSE according to the message "Transfer Above Calendar to the Controller? OK or
CLOSE".
(4) When OK has been selected, data is transferred to the controller, and the message "Completed ! Hit"
appears.
(5) When the OK button is pressed, the <SUB MENU> screen is resumed.
Notes: 1) The local time depends on the internal clock of personal computer. If the clock time is not
correct, once exit from the software, and correct the internal clock of personal computer.
2) The Greenwich Time has been adopted as a universal calendar in the controller. It has been
calculated from the data (G.M.T-LOCAL TIME = time difference) of CONFIG SET of
<MAIN MENU>and local time. If the Greenwich Time is not correct, correct G.M.T-
LOCALTIME = hrs. of SET TIMEZONE of CONFIG SET stated in item 9.
3) When the calendar is changed during transportation (during logging), data order may be
changed. Therefore never change the calendar during transportation.

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10.3 MAINTENACE & REPAIR
10.3.1 EXPLANATION OF DISPLAY CURRENT OPERATING DATA

*Display for DECOS3/3a/3b are different from above display.

Please refer P.4 for display of DECOS3/3a/3b.
(1) Connect the serial communication port (RS-232C) on the personal computer and the P.C. port receptacle
on the DECOS3b/3c controller (or the communication ports on DECOS3/DECOS3a controller)
with the communication cable.
(2) Select DISPLAY CURRENT OPERATING DATA from the <SUB MENU>. Then, the operation data
display screen appears.
(3) The colored parts on the piping diagram is operating. (Excepting compressor)
Items under OUTPUTS at the right side, if colored, are being operated.
MV "%" indicates degree of opening of modulation valve.
(4) [ Explanation of function buttons ]
LOG START button Value of various sensors which are being displayed can be recorded on the
disk with one-minute intervals. While data is recorded, characters "LOG
STOP" appear instead of "LOG START". To abort recording, press the
LOG STOP button. (Data is recorded for max. 2 days.)
Before pressing the LOG START button, select a disk drive which you
want to use for data recording in the "DRIVE" column.
To display or print the recorded data, select the OFFICE JOB menu, and
MAKE REPORT, then MONITOR REPORT.
Note: If you select a floppy disk drive without inserting previously a
formatted disk into the drive, an error occurs.
degC/degF button This button is used to change the unit of indicated temperature.
KPa/PSI button This button is used to change the unit of indicated pressure.

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10.3.2 EXPLANATION OF DISPLAY CURRENT ALARM

(1) Connect the serial communication port (RS-232C) on the personal computer and the P.C. port receptacle
on the DECOS3b/3c controller (or the communication ports on DECOS3/DECOS3a controller)
with the communication cable.

(2) Select DISPLAY CURRENT ALARM from the <SUB MENU>. Then, the code of currently output
alarm and its explanation are displayed. If there are many alarms scroll the screen with the scroll bar.

(3) If there is no current alarm, the message "No Current Alarm ! Hit" appears. Press the OK button to
resume the <SUB MENU> screen.

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10.3.3 EXPLANATION OF DISPLAY ALARM LOG

(1) Connect the serial communication port (RS-232C) on the personal computer and the P.C. port receptacle
on the DECOS3b/3c controller (or the communication ports on DECOS3/DECOS3a controller)
with the communication cable.
(2) Select DISPLAY ALARM LOG from the <SUB MENU>. Then, the alarm log display screen appears.
If there are so many alarms that they cannot be displayed on one screen, scroll the screen with the scroll
bar.
(3) [ Explanation of function button ]
LOG button This button is used to record the alarm log data on disk.
Before pressing the LOG button, select a disk drive which you want to use for data
recording in the "DRIVE" column.
Note: If you select a floppy disk drive without inserting previously a formatted disk into
the drive, an error occurs.

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10.3.4 EXPLANATION OF DISPLAY TEMPERATURE CHART

(1) Select DISPLAY TEMPERATURE CHART from the <SUB MENU>. Then, the temperature chart
display screen shown above appears.
(2) [ Explanation of function buttons ]
SELECT/ZOOM button This button is used to specify chart magnification range and report print
range (2 steps).
How to use: Press the SELECT/ZOOM button, specify the magnification
start point (print start point) on the chart screen with the pointer, and specify
the magnification end point (print end point) on the chart screen with the
pointer. After that, press again the SELECT/ZOOM button. Then, the
magnified chart screen appears.
If you want to magnify more, follow the same procedure.
<<LEFT button Whenever this button is pressed, the chart is moved to the left.
>>RIGHT button Whenever this button is pressed, the chart is moved to the right.
Note: If the button colored character indication is dimmed, this button is not valid.
(3) [ Explanation of chart ]
When data is from DECOS3a or DECOS3b/3c and FOR SHIPPING COMPANY (OPERATOR)
has been selected in the TRIP REPORT column of CONFIG SET of <MAIN MANU>.
CONTROLLED TEMP --- Controlled temperature is indicated.
SET POINT --- Set temperature is indicated. RECORDED TEMP --- Recorded temperature is indicated.
When data is from DECOS3a or DECOS3b/3c and FOR SHIPPER has been selected in the TRIP
REPORT column of CONFIG SET of <MAIN MENU>.
SET POINT --- Set temperature is indicated. RECORDED TEMP --- Recorded temperature is indicated.
When data is from DECOS3.
Controlled temperature is indicated.

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10.3.5 EXPLANATION OF REPLACE BATTERY

(1) Connect the serial communication port (RS-232C) on the personal computer and the P.C. port receptacle
on the DECOS3b/3c controller (or the communication ports on DECOS3/DECOS3a controller)
with the communication cable.
(2) Select REPLACE BATTERY from the <SUB MENU>. Then, the message "Change Date of Battery
Replacement? YES or NO" appears.
(3) If YES is selected, the information of next battery replacement date (after 2 years) is transmitted to the
controller, and the message "Completed ! Hit" appears.
(4) To resume the <SUB MENU> screen, press the OK button.
Note: This function is available only when the lithium battery is used at the controller.

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10.4 USDA COLD - TREATMENT
10.4.1 EXPLANATION OF CALIBRATION USDA SENSORS

(1) Connect the serial communication port (RS-232C) on the personal computer and the P.C. port receptacle
on the DECOS3b/3c controller (or the communication ports on DECOS3/DECOS3a controller)
with the communication cable.
(2) Prepare the ice bath, put the three sensors to be calibrated into the ice bath, and thoroughly stir it until
temperature is uniformly distributed.
(3) Select CALIBRATION SENSORS from the <SUB MENU>. Then, temperature of the three sensors are
displayed on the screen.
(4) Press the OK button. Then, the message "Do you cancel former calibration?" appears. If you want to
cancel the previous calibration, select YES.
(5) If YES has been selected, the message "Push [OK] button when the temperature of ice-bath is stabilized
at 0 degC." appears. When the temperature of ice-bath has stabilized at 0, press the OK button.
(6) The personal computer calculates deviation of each sensor and transmits it to the controller, and the
message "Completed ! Hit" appears.
(7) To resume the <SUB MENU> press the OK button.
Note: If deviation exceeds more than 1.0C, the indication of pertinent sensor name is reversed,
implying that the sensor has deteriorated. You have to replace the sensor with new one.

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10.4.2 EXPLANATION OF DISPLAY TEMPERATURE CHART

(1) Select DISPLAY TEMPERATURE CHART from the <SUB MENU>. Then, the temperature chart
display screen as shown above appears.
(2) [ Explanation of function buttons ]
SELECT/ZOOM button This button is used to specify chart magnification range and report print
range (2 steps).
(How to use) Press the SELECT/ZOOM button, specify the magnification
start point (print start point) on the chart screen with the
pointer, and specify the magnification end point (print end
point) on the chart screen with the pointer. After that, press
again the SELECT/ZOOM button. Then, the magnified chart
screen appears.
If you want to magnify more, follow the same procedure.
SUMMARY button Display the summary of intransit cold-treatment.
<<LEFT button Whenever this button is pressed, the chart is moved to the left.
>>RIGHT button Whenever this button is pressed, the chart is moved to the right.
Note: If the button colored character indication is dimmed, this button is not valid.

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10.5 4 PULP SENSORS COLD - TREATMENT
10.5.1 EXPLANATION OF CALIBRATION 4 PULP SENSORS

(1) Connect the serial communication port (RS-232C) on the personal computer and the P.C. port
receptacle on the DECOS3b/3c controller (or the communication ports on DECOS3/DECOS3a
controller) with the communication cable.
(2) Prepare the ice bath, put the four sensors to be calibrated into the ice bath, and thoroughly stir it until
temperature is uniformly distributed.
(3) Select CALIBRATION SENSORS from the <SUB MENU>. Then, temperature of the four sensors are
displayed on the screen.
(4) Press the OK button. Then, the message "Do you cancel former calibration?" appears. If you want to
cancel the previous calibration, select YES.
(5) If YES has been selected, the message "Push [OK] button when the temperature of ice-bath is stabilized
at 0 degC." appears. When the temperature of ice-bath has stabilized at 0, press the OK button.
(6) The personal computer calculates deviation of each sensor and transmits it to the controller, and the
message "Completed ! Hit" appears.
(7) To resume the <SUB MENU> press the OK button.
Note: If deviation exceeds more than 1.0C, the indication of pertinent sensor name is reversed,
implying that the sensor has deteriorated. You have to replace the sensor with new one.

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10.5.2 EXPLANATION OF DISPLAY TEMPERATURE CHART

(1) Select DISPLAY TEMPERATURE CHART from the <SUB MENU>. Then, the temperature chart
display screen as shown above appears.
(2) [ Explanation of function buttons ]
SELECT/ZOOM button This button is used to specify chart magnification range and report print
range (2 steps).
(How to use) Press the SELECT/ZOOM button, specify the magnification
start point (print start point) on the chart screen with the
pointer, and specify the magnification end point (print end
point) on the chart screen with the pointer. After that, press
again the SELECT/ZOOM button. Then, the magnified
chart screen appears.
If you want to magnify more, follow the same procedure.
SUMMARY button Display the summary of intransit cold-treatment.
<<LEFT button Whenever this button is pressed, the chart is moved to the left.
>>RIGHT button Whenever this button is pressed, the chart is moved to the right.
Note: If the button colored character indication is dimmed, this button is not valid.

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11. EXPLANATION OF OFFICE JOB

(1) Click the OFFICE JOB button of <MAIN MENU>. Then, the screen as shown above appears.
(2) Here, you can use the following two menus.
1) MAKE REPORT
2) MAKE CONTAINER I.D.
(3) Select 1.~ 2. as necessary.
(4) Put the pointer on a proper item, and click the mouse button to select it.
(5) When the item is selected,mark changes tomark, and the item is displayed in the <SUB MENU>
column.

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11.1 EXPLANATION OF MAKE REPORT

(1) Select the disk drive where the disk containing the data to be used to make a report exists from the
"DRIVE" column.
Note: If you select a floppy disk drive without inserting previously the floppy disk, an error occurs.
(2) Select MAKE REPORT. Then, the reports list is displayed in the <SUB MENU> column.
(3) Select a report which you want to make by doing the following operation.
(4) Put the pointer on an item, and then click the mouse button. The indication of selected item is reversed.
After that, click the OK button or double-click the mouse button on the selected item.
(5) When an item of <SUB MENU> has been selected, the container No. of pertinent data contained in the
disk is displayed on the screen.
(6) Select a container No. to make report.
(7) The available functions are explained in the next pages.
Note: If FOR SHIPPING COMPANY (OPERATOR) has been selected in the TRIP REPORT column
of "CONFIG SET" of <MAIN MENU>, "TRIP REPORT", "USDA REPORT", "4 PULP
SENSORS REPORT", "PTI REPORT", "ALARM REPORT", "MONITOR REPORT, and
"EVENT REPORT" are displayed in the <SUB MENU> column.
If FOR SHIPPER has been selected in the TRIP REPORT column of "CONFIG SET" of
<MAIN MENU>, "TRIP REPORT", "USDA REPORT", "4 PULP SENSORS REPORT", "PTI
REPORT", and "PTI REPORT" are displayed in the <SUB MENU> column.

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11.1.1 EXPLANATION OF TRIP REPORT

(1) Select TRIP REPORT from the <SUB MENU>, and specify a container No. Then, the temperature
chart display screen as shown above appears.
(2) [ Explanation of function buttons ]
SELECT/ZOOM button This button is used to specify chart magnification range and report print
range (2 steps).
How to use: Press the SELECT/ZOOM button, specify the magnification
start point (print start point) with the pointer on the chart screen, and
specify the magnification end point (print end point) with the pointer on the
chart screen. After that, press again the SELECT/ZOOM button. Then, the
magnified chart screen appears.
If you want to magnify more, follow the same procedure.
COPY button This button is used to print the temperature chart display screen.
PRINT button This button is used to start printing report . Unless the range has been
specified with the SELECT/ZOOM button, all the data are printed.
FILE button If printer is not provided, you can display the report on the screen.(Figure 1)
<< LEFT button Whenever the button is pressed, the chart is shifted to the left.
>> RIGHT button Whenever the button is pressed, the chart is shifted to the right.
Note: If the button colored character indication is dimmed, this button is not valid.
(3) [ Explanation of chart ]
When data is from DECOS3a / DECOS3b/3c and FOR SHIPPING COMPANY (OPERATOR) has
been selected in the TRIP REPORT column of "CONFIG SET" of <MAIN MENU>:
CONTROLLED TEMP ------------ Controlled temperature is indicated.
SET POINT -------------------------- Set temperature is indicated.
RECORDED TEMP ---------------- Recorded temperature is indicated.
When data is from DECOS3a / DECOS3b/3c and FOR SHIPPER has been selected in the TRIP
REPORT column of "CONFIG SET" of <MAIN MENU>:
SET POINT -------------------------- Set temperature is indicated.
RECORDED TEMP ---------------- Recorded temperature is indicated.
When data is from DECOS3:
Controlled temperature is indicated.

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Figure 1

[ PRINT DATA ]
FOR SHIPPING COMPANY (OPERATOR) (FOR SHIPPING COMPANY)

File name Print report (marked with ) and file name

SUB
MENU IDS.* TRIP.* USDA.* USDAOFST.* PTI.* ALARM.* EVENT.*

TRIP REPORT

USDA REPORT

4 PULP SENSORS REPORT

ALARM REPORT

PTI REPORT

EVENT REPORT

Note : The letters marked with * differ in accordance with the connected controllers.

FOR SHIPPER (FOR CUSTOMER)

File name Print report (marked with ) and file name

SUB
MENU IDS.* TRIP.* USDA.* USDAOFST.* PTI.* ALARM.* EVENT.*

TRIP REPORT

USDA REPORT

4 PULP SENSORS REPORT

PTI REPORT

Note : The letters marked with * differ in accordance with the connected controllers.

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11.1.2 EXPLANATION OF USDA REPORT

(1) Select USDA REPORT from the <SUB MENU>, and specify a container No. Then, the temperature
chart display screen as shown above appears.
(2) [ Explanation of function buttons ]
SELECT/ZOOM button This button is used to specify the chart magnification range and report print
range (2 steps).
(How to use) Press the SELECT/ZOOM button, specify the magnification
start point (print start point) with the pointer on the chart
screen, and specify the magnification end point (print end
point) with the pointer on the chart screen. After that, press
again the SELECT/ZOOM button. Then, the magnified
chart screen appears.
If you want to magnify more, follow the same procedure.
SUMMARY button This button is used to display the summary of result of low temperature
treatment transportation. (Figure 2)
COPY button This button is used to print the temperature chart display screen.
PRINT button This button is used to start print of results of low temperature treatment
transparation and report. Unless the range has been specified with the
SELECT/ZOOM button, all the data are printed.
FILE button If printer is not provided, you can display the report on the screen.(Figure 3)
<< LEFT button Whenever the button is pressed, the chart is shifted to the left.
>> RIGHT button Whenever the button is pressed, the chart is shifted to the right.
Note: If the button colored character indication is dimmed, this button is not valid.

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Figure 2

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Figure 3

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11.1.3 EXPLANATION OF 4 PULP SENSORS REPORT

(1) Select 4 PULP SENSORS REPORT from the <SUB MENU>, and specify a container No. Then, the
temperature chart display screen as shown above appears.
(2) [ Explanation of function buttons ]
SELECT/ZOOM button This button is used to specify the chart magnification range and report
print range (2 steps).
(How to use) Press the SELECT/ZOOM button, specify the
magnification start point (print start point) with the
pointer on the chart screen, and specify the magnification
end point (print end point) with the pointer on the chart
screen. After that, press again the SELECT/ZOOM button.
Then, the magnified chart screen appears.
If you want to magnify more, follow the same procedure.
SUMMARY button This button is used to display the summary of result of low temperature
treatment transportation. (Figure 4)
COPY button This button is used to print the temperature chart display screen.
PRINT button This button is used to start print of results of low temperature treatment
transparation and report. Unless the range has been specified with the
SELECT/ZOOM button, all the data are printed.
FILE button If printer is not provided, you can display the report on the screen.(Figure 5)
<< LEFT button Whenever the button is pressed, the chart is shifted to the left.
>> RIGHT button Whenever the button is pressed, the chart is shifted to the right.
Note: If the button colored character indication is dimmed, this button is not valid.

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Figure 4

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Figure 5

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11.1.4 EXPLANATION OF PTI REPORT

(1) Select PTI REPORT from the <SUB MENU>. Then, the container No. selection screen as shown above
appears.
(2) Select a container No. (put the pointer on the container No. and click), and click the PRINT button or
FILE button. The message "latest Data Only? YES or NO" appears. If you want to see only the latest
data, select YES. If you want to get both the latest and previous data, select NO.
(3) [ Explanation of function buttons ]
PRINT button This button is used to start report print.
FILE button If printer is not provided, you can display the report on the screen. (Figure 6)
After changing the file format of data being displayed to a file format
which can be seen on the personal computer you can save it in the disk
selected in the "DRIVE" column with the SAVE button.
Note: If the button colored character indication is dimmed, this button is not valid.

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Figure 6

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11.1.5 EXPLANATION OF ALARM REPORT

(1) Select ALARM REPORT from the <SUB MENU>. Then, the container No. selection screen as shown
above appears.
(2) Select a container No. (put the pointer on the container No. and click), and click the PRINT button or
FILE button.
(3) [ Explanation of function buttons ]
PRINT button This button is used to start report print.
FILE button If printer is not provided, you can display the report on the screen. (Figure 7)
After changing the file format data being displayed to a file format which
can be seen on the personal computer you can save it in the disk selected in
the "DRIVE" column with the SAVE button.

Note: If the button colored character indication is dimmed, this button is not valid.

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Figure 7

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11.1.6 EXPLANATION OF MONITOR REPORT

(1) Select MONITOR REPORT from the <SUB MENU>, and specify a container No. Then, the
temperature chart display screen as shown above appears.
(2) [ Explanation of function buttons ]
SELECT/ZOOM button This button is used to specify chart magnification range and report print
range 2 steps).
(Procedure)Press the SELECT/ZOOM button, specify the magnification
start point (print start point) with the pointer on the chart screen, and
specify the magnification end point (print end point) with the pointer on the
chart screen. After that, press again the SELECT/ZOOM button. Then, the
magnified chart screen appears.
If you want to magnify more, follow the same procedure.
COPY button This button is used to print the temperature chart display screen.
PRINT button This button is used to start printing report . Unless the range has been
specified with the SELECT/ZOOM button, all the data are printed.
FILE button If printer is not provided, you can display the report on the screen.(Figure 8)
After changing the file format of data being displayed to a file format
which can be seen on the personal computer you can save it in the disk
selected in the "DRIVE" column with the SAVE button.
<< LEFT button Whenever the button is pressed, the chart is shifted to the left.
>> RIGHT button Whenever the button is pressed, the chart is shifted to the right.
Note: If the button colored character indication is dimmed, this button is not valid.
(3) [ Explanation of chart ]
The controlled temperature is displayed.

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Figure 8

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11.1.7 EXPLANATION OF EVENT REPORT

(1) Select EVENT REPORT from the <SUB MENU>. Then, the container No. selection screen as shown
above appears.
(2) Select a container No. (put the pointer on the container No. and click), and click the PRINT button or
FILE button.
(3) [ Explanation of function buttons ]
PRINT button This button is used to start printing report .
FILE button If printer is not provided, you can display the report on the screen. (Figure 9)
After changing the file format of data being displayed to a file format
which can be seen on the personal computer you can save it in the disk
selected in the "DRIVE" column with the SAVE button.
Note: If the button colored indication is dimmed, this button is not valid.

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Figure 9

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11.2 MAKE CONTAINER I.D.
11.2.1 EXPLANATION OF SET CONTAINER I.D. into DISK

(1) Select a disk to record the created data in the "DRIVE" column.
Note: If you select a floppy disk drive without inserting previously a formatted floppy disk into the
drive, an error occurs.
(2) Select SET CONTAINER I.D. into DISK from the <SUB MENU>. Then, the header information input
screen appears on the screen.
(3) Input a new data, and press the OK button. The created data is written into the disk, and a message
"Completed ! Hit" appears.
(4) To resume the <SUB SCREEN> menu, press the OK button.

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Notes: 1) The personal computer inspects the check digit so as to prevent misinput. If the check digit is
invalid, the message "Illegal Check-digit. (This CONTAINER I.D. is not based on ISO) Continue?
YES or NO" appears. Select YES or NO, and press the button.
(The software allows the user to select YES, taking into account existence of exceptional container
numbers.)
2) Half-width alphabetic characters (upper-case), numerals and space (blank) can be input. Kanji and
Kana are not applicable.
3) ISO specifies that each container No. (CONTAINER I.D.) must consist of 4 alphabetic characters
and 7 numerals when counted from the left side.
(5) The CONTAINER I.D./HEADER is used as a memo information of container transportation and cargo.
Its content is as follows.
1) CONTAINER I.D. Container No., 11 characters (an example DILU1234563)
2) SET POINT Set temperature (C) Less than 5 characters (an example: -18.0)
3) HUMIDITY SET Set humidity (RH%) Less than 2 characters (an example: 70)
4) AIR EXCHANGE Fresh air intake (m3/hr.) Less than 3 characters (an example: 100)
5) SHIP & VOYAGE Ship name and navigation No. Less than 13 characters (an example: OSAKA MARU V5)
6) ORIGIN Shipping place Less than 3 characters (an example: LAX)
7) LOADING DATE Loading date Less than 8 characters (an example: 94/01/23)
8) PRODUCT Cargo name Less than 13 characters (an example: BEEF)
9) INT'ATE DEST'N Transit place Less than 3 characters (an example: OSA)
10) DISCHARGE Unloading place Less than 3 characters (an example: OSA)
11) FINAL DEST'N Final destination Less than 3 characters (an example: SGP)
12) COMMENTS Comments Less than 13 characters (an example: xxxxxxxxxxxxx)

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12. EXAMPLE OF REPORT
12.1 TRIP REPORT

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12.2 USDA COLD-TREATMENT REPORT

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12.3 4 PULP SENSORS COLD-TREATEMENT REPORT

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12.4 PTI REPORT

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12.5 ALARM REPORT

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12.6 MONITOR REPORT

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12.7 EVENT REPORT

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13. ERROR MESSAGES AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS

Error messages Error Corrective action

Communication interrupted ! Hit The communication cable has not been Press the OK button key to resume the
connected. SUB-MENU. Then, check the
The communication cable was broken. communication cable to restore the
The communication cable of improper normal state.
specification. (Connect or replace the communication
cable.)
Connect the new communication cable.
DISK Full ! Hit Data disk is full of information. Press the OK button key to resume the
SUB-MENU. Then, repalce disk with
new one, and redo operation.
No Data File found in DISK ! Hit Required file was not found in disk. Press the OK button key to resume the
SUB-MENU.
RS-232C port open error! The DCCS is available only at the Set the COM1 port to be available at
COM1. the personal computer menu by the
The RS-232C (Personal computer device setting.
COM1 port) is not accessible. Some personal computers can access
Several peripheral device settings only to either the IRDA, the mouse or
compete for the personal computer the RS-232C. In this case, set the
COM1 port setting. RS-232C to be available.

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14. INSTALLING THE PERSONAL COMPUTER SOFTWARE

(For transfer to the hard disk of personal computer, refer to the Operation Manual of MS-Windows.)
(1) Create a directory so as to discriminate the software from other softwares in the hard disk.
(2) Copy the content (dccs.exe and dccsconf.ini) of the original disk (floppy disk containing DAIKIN
CONTAINER COMMUNICATION SYSTEM Ver. 3) into the created directory.
(3) After completion of transfer of personal computer software remove the original disk. (Keep carefully the
original disk.)
(4) For creation of icon for software start-up, refer to the Operation Manual for MS-Windows.

CAUTION!
When copying the content (dccs.exe and dccsconf.ini) of the original disk (floppy disk containing
DAIKIN CONTAINER COMMUNICATION SYSTEM Ver. 3), be sure to copy both files "dccs.exe"
and "dccsconf.ini". Otherwise the personal computer software does not run normally.

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15. DATA FILE NAME CONTROL METHOD

Manage the created data files, using the file names and directory names as follows.

xxxx xxxxxxx IDS.* Container No. (CONTAINER I.D.) and header information
TRIP.* Records of container inside temperature during transportation, etc.
USDA.* Records of pulp-temperatures during intransit cold-treatment
USDAOFST.* Calibration of USDA sensor
PTI.* Record of automatic PTI results
ALARM.* Alarm record
MONITOR.* All sensor readings which are taken by the personal computer into disk
EVENT.* Event records

Notes: 1) xxxx represents the alphabetic section of container number.

2) xxxxxxx represents the numeral section of container number.

An example of content of data disk

(DATA) ABCU 1234560 IDS.*
*
TRIP.*
ALARM.*
2345677 PTI.*
3456783 PTI.*
DEFU 4567890 IDS.*
TRIP.*
ALARM.*
5678901 MONITOR.*

* It is allowed to set any one directory (one stage). As the software does not create automatically directories
other than container No., it is necessary to create directory in advance before using the disk.

Note: The letters marked with * differ in accordance with the connected controllers.

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