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RKN e1 version 120007R( )
Doc. No. MO-RKN-3009
Version 1.9 Sep. 07, 2010
Envirotainer RKN e1 Container
Operations Manual
Page 1: ...1 32 www envirotainer com This manual is valid for RKN e1 version 120007R Doc No MO RKN 3009 Version 1 9 Sep 07 2010 Envirotainer RKN e1 Container Operations Manual ...
Page 2: ...rences in text Word change Main switch replaced by Battery switch Section Charging updated page 7 8 changed page 9 added Seal doors page 11 changed CO 397 Text updated for 95 charging blue light fixed page 16 20 and 32 changed CO 389 Schematics for control unit menu added page 15 and 18 changed page 19 added Temperaturegradientclarifiedinspecification page25 changed CO 396 Checklist updated with n...
Page 3: ...TRODUCTION 4 LIMITS AMBIENTCONDITIONS 6 CHARGING 7 PRECONDITIONING 10 CARGOLOADING 11 CONTAINERHANDLINGGUIDELINES 13 CONTROLUNITOPERATION Type1 15 CONTROLUNITOPERATION Type2 18 OPERATION MODES ALERTS AND ALARMS 22 TECHNICALSPECIFICATION 25 TROUBLESHOOTING 27 RKNe1CONTAINERCHECKLIST 32 ...
Page 4: ...d to the container as a warning to users and groundhandlerpersonnel Always follow the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations when loading the container For example due to low battery level malfunction etc the container may not maintain the temperature in the container cargo space Special consideration should be given to this fact if dangerous goods such as liquids with a low boiling point are to be tran...
Page 5: ...ng The charging indicator blue light flashes to indicate that charging is in progress and remains lit when the charging has been completed The alert indicator yellow light flashes to indicate that the container needs attention If the alert indicator is flashing measures can be taken to avoid problems with the current shipment The alarm indicator red light flashes to indicate that a technical part ...
Page 6: ... closer to the set temperature of the loading area For other set temperatures contact Envirotainers Cold Chain Managementteamforadvice ccm support envirotainer com 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 86 F and 40 C 104 F but the battery consumption will increase and the operating ...
Page 7: ...y switch and Long time storage The container can be charged while it is running or while it is switched off The charging procedure charging time is not affected if the container is running while charging 1 Open the cover of the charging unit 2 Pull out the cord from the charging unit Important Always pull out all of the cord when charging approximately 10 meters Charging with part of the cord insi...
Page 8: ...propriate type of adapter Figure 2 from the adapter case There are also additional adapters that can be ordered separately from Envirotainer see next pages 5 Connect the adapter to the charging cable Figure 3 Figure 3 P N 807P P N 807R P N 807Q Figure 2 P N 807M P N 807S ...
Page 9: ...ngle phase The charging requires 1200 W when the container is switched off and 1850 W when the container is runningduringcharging Note During the first hour of charging the level is not updated on the display As long as the blue charge indicator is flashing charging is in progress 7 When the charging is complete the blue charging indicator will illuminate fixed light to indicate that the charging ...
Page 10: ...upport envirotainer com Container Preconditioning Priortopreconditioning afunctionaltestofthecontainershouldbeperformed Refertosection Control unitoperation Therearetworecommendedpracticesforcontainerpreconditioning Preconditioning with container running in non temperature controlled area It is recommended that this type of pre conditioning be performed with the container connected to the power su...
Page 11: ...hold the doors open when loading Load the cargo on a pallet or on spacers at least 2 cm 0 8 in high to allow a proper airflow Do not load cargo between the spacers on the container walls Ensure that the air inlet at the lower left side of the loading area is not blocked by the cargo Ensure proper weight distribution Secure the cargo to the tie down brackets Figure 4 using straps 3 Close and lock t...
Page 12: ...ert indicator on the control unit has not been activated Note The alert for inside temperature may appear due to the door opening during loading Ensure temperature recovers and alert disappears in a few minutes 4 Check that the red alarm indicator on the control unit has not been activated 5 Confirm that all doors and covers are closed and latched 6 Ensure that the container is stored in accordanc...
Page 13: ...n 30 hours charging of the container should be considered 5 Wrapping of the container must not be used If the container is wrapped the air inlets and outlets are blocked and the container can not work properly Ground Transport Precautions Ensure that the container is transported in an environment where temperatures are between 10 C 14 F and 30 C 86 F andlimitexposuretoothertemperatures Refertosect...
Page 14: ... is defined as more than seven days When the container is to be stored for more than seven days the battery switch should be switched off 1 Open the cover of the charging unit 2 Remove the thumbscrews and pull out the adapter case Figure 6 3 Turn the battery switch to STOP Figure 7 When switching on main switch turn switch to START the switch then automatically turns to 1 one 4 Re install the adap...
Page 15: ...X C Battery status XX remaining and System Check OK provided that no alert or alarm is active The control unit type 1 has three buttons for settings and information The set temperature mode is reached via the Set button refer to next page The control unit menu is reached via the Menu Enter button and includes settings and information Use the plus minus and Menu Enter buttons to navigate in the men...
Page 16: ...eturn to default mode 5 Check that the set temperature is correct in the default mode Checking Operation Mode 1 Press the Menu Enter button to enter the main menu the display shows Battery status 2 Use the plus or minus button to step to Operation mode and press Menu Enter button to confirm 3 Check current operation mode and press Menu Enter to return to default mode refer to section Operation mod...
Page 17: ... one alert is activated an arrow symbol is shown in the top right corner Figure 11 Press Menu Enter to scroll between activated alerts 5 Check that no alarms are activated If any alarm is activated the red alarm indicator is flashing If so abort shipment check what alarm that has been activated and report failure to Envirotainer Refer to section Operation modes alerts and alarms It is also possibl...
Page 18: ...n indicator and that the default mode is visible on the display Figure 13 The default mode shows Container temp Set temp and battery status The control unit menu is reached via the Menu Enter button and include settings and information Use the Up Down Back and Menu Enter buttons to navigate in the menu Figure 14 Figure 13 Alert indicator Alarm indicator Charge indicator CONTAINERINFO Container tem...
Page 19: ...he Menu Enter button to enter the main menu the display shows TEMP MENU 3 Press the Menu Enter button to enter the TEMP MENU the display shows SET TEMP 4 Press the Menu Enter button to enter the SET TEMP the display shows SET NEW TEMP Important The SET NEW TEMP mode is activated for 30 seconds If the display returns to default mode before new set temperaure has been confirmed by pressing the Menu ...
Page 20: ...mum and is achieved when charging starts from low battery voltage 95 battery capacity is considered fully charged if the blue light is fixed not flashing This corresponds to at least 30 hours of running time within the specification 30 battery capacity corresponds to at least 12 hours of running time within the specification Seal Control Unit and Info Button Use the rectangular opening in the latc...
Page 21: ...ton to confirm the display shows activated alerts The activated alert is shown as ALERT 1 1 If more than one alert is activated ALERT 1 2 is shown Figure 17 Press Menu Enter to scroll between activated alarms 5 Check that no alarms are activated If any alarm is activated the red alarm indicator is flashing If so abort shipment check what alarm has been activated and report failure to Envirotainer ...
Page 22: ...inside the cargo area continues to be circulated Heat Pow X The container uses two different power steps for heating 1 2 depending on the required heating performance Heat Pow 1 is the lowest power step for heating and Heat Pow 2 is the highest i e maximum heating When the container has been heating and there is no need for further heating the power step Heat Pow 0 is displayed At this power step ...
Page 23: ... Action Make sure the ambient temperature is inside specification if not move the container to an area with temperatures within the specifications Make sure the door has been closed properly Ambient temp out of spec Reason The ambient temperature is out of specification Action Make sure the Inside temp out of spec is not activated and move the container to an area with temperature within the speci...
Page 24: ...ailure 2 MRU failure 4 MRU failure 5 MRU failure 6 MRU failure 7 MRU failure 8 Reason One or more of the technical parts of the MRU Mechanical Refrigerating Unit is out of order The container cannot work properly Action The current shipment must be stopped and the container must be repaired ContactEnvirotainerforadvice ...
Page 25: ...tionalstoragetemperaturerange 40 C to 50 C 40 Fto 122 F Provided that set temperature is 5 C 41 F and ambient temperature is between 10 C 14 F to 30 C 86 F Dimensions Externalcube volume 4 8 cu m 169 6 cu ft External dimensions L x W x H 2000 x 1535 x 1620 mm 78 7 x 60 4 x 63 8 in Loading space L x W x H 1340 x 1319 x 1315 mm 52 7 x 51 9 x 51 7 in Door opening L x H 1340 x 1315 mm 52 7 x 51 9 in I...
Page 26: ...Doc No MO RKN 3009 Version 1 9 Sep 07 2010 26 32 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION External Dimensions Internal Dimensions 1340 mm 52 7 in 1319 mm 51 9 in 2000 mm 78 7 in 1535 mm 60 4 in ...
Page 27: ...s the container battery switch on Press the On Off button no yes 3 Have the batteries been charged yes no Charge the container refer to section Charging yes Switch on the container battery switch refer to section Battery switch and Long term storage no 4 Replace container Make sure to put the cargo in temperature controlled area ...
Page 28: ... Change fuse at the facility no The container is charging wait one hour and monitor level yes 4 Is the adaptor broken yes If available use spare adapter no 5 Is the cable broken visually inspect the cable yes Remove the adapter case refer to section Battery switch and Long time storage and disconnect cable winder Figure 19 Connect domestic extension cable together with adapter 6 Replace container ...
Page 29: ...mperature 20 to 25 C 68 to 77 F it takes approximately 30 minutes to precondition to 5 C 41 F Move container to cooler area below 40 C 104 F yes no 4 Has the door been open recently no yes Wait until temperature stabilizes no Monitor container temperature returns to range yes 5 Has the door been properly closed no Close the door yes 6 Is there any battery capacity left no Charge the container refe...
Page 30: ...been exposed to very cold temperatures Move container to warmer area above 20 C 4 F yes no 4 Has the door been open recently no yes Wait until temperature stabilizes no Monitor container temperature returns to range yes 5 Has the door been properly closed no Close the door yes 6 Is there any battery capacity left no Charge the container refer to section Charging yes no Replace container 7 Is the f...
Page 31: ...The container will automatically try to restart the compressor again after a few minutes ALERT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OUT OF SPECIFICATION 1 Is maintenance needed in less than 100 hours no yes Replace container ALERT MAINTENANCE NEEDED IN XX HOURS 2 The container still works properly and the current shipment can be completed without actions 1 Is the container exposed to ambient temperatures out of sp...
Page 32: ...hatemperature controlledroom Perform a functional test of container Place the container in a temperature controlled that is set to the desired temperature Make sure container doors are open Wait at least 1 hour before loading cargo CONTAINER LOADING Ensure product packing material container is preconditioned prior to loading Minimize exposure of product to ambient temperatures during loading into ...
