T-354 4–104.6 DATACORDER4.6.1 DescriptionThe Carrier Transicold "DataCORDER" software is integrated into the controller and serves to eliminate the tem-perature recorder and paper chart. The DataCORDER functions may be accessed by keypad selections andviewed on the display module. The unit is also fitted with interrogation connections (see Figure 4.1), which may beused with the Carrier Transicold Data Reader to download data. A personal computer with Carrier Transicold DataView software may also be used to download data and configure settings. The resulting file uses a proprietary fileformat that protects it from potential tampering or altering of data. Therefore, once downloaded, all dcx files shallbe considered secured. The DataCORDER consists of:• Configuration Software• Operational Software• Data Storage Memory• Battery Low (Battery Pack)• Real-Time Clock (with internal battery backup)• Six thermistor inputs• Interrogation Connections• Power Supply (battery pack)The DataCORDER performs the following functions:a. Logs data at 15, 30, 60 or 120 minute intervals and stores two years' of data (based onone hour interval).b. Records and displays alarms on the display module.c. Records results of pre-trip testing.d. Records DataCORDER and temperature control software generated data and events as follows:• Container ID Change• Software Upgrades• Alarm Activity• Battery Low (Battery Pack)• Data Retrieval• Defrost Start and End• Dehumidification Start and End• Power Loss (w/wo battery pack)• Power Up (w/wo battery pack)• Remote Probe Temperatures in the Container(USDA cold treatment and cargo probe record-ing)• Return Air Temperature• Set Point Change• Supply Air Temperature• Real Time Clock Battery (Internal Battery)• Replacement• Real-Time Clock Modification• Trip Start• ISO Trip Header (When entered viaInterrogation program)• Economy Mode Start and End• "Auto 2" Pre-Trip Start and End• Bulb Mode Start• Bulb Mode changes• Bulb Mode End• USDA Trip Comment• Humidification Start and End• USDA Probe Calibration