R-TYPE - Vehicle & Cold Store Temperature Recorders
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1. Journey Ticket See a portion of a Journey Ticket below A Journey Ticket prints out a maximum of 24 hours of stored data starting from the time the Journey Ticket was requested If 24 hours worth of readings is not yet stored in memory the Journey Ticket will stop printing at the end of the stored readings THE JOURNEY TICKET PRINTING CAN BE STOPPED AT ANY TIME Simply wait until a few temperature readings are printed out and then press the Print key and hold down After a short time the printing will cease Release the key and the printing will start up again print out the Signed line and stop Page 92. Kit 2R Printer Ribbon x 5 User Kit 4R Recorder units Factory repair only Page 14 So GCengrkahescriptianmes complete with Display amp Printer It accepts up to 6 sensors as inputs 2 door switch inputs and Z defrost inputs An external alarm can be connected to the recorder using the alarm output connections provided on the terminal block Main Features Programmable Sample Rates from 1 60 minutes Regular paper printout not special thermal paper Print Back From Feature Alpha numeric 16 x 2 LCD backlit display RS232 communications port Selectable in 7 languages If language module loaded Alarm Delay Setting 0 59 min Full user set up using keyboard access menu The R Type Recorder has an IP40 rating amp designed for installation in the Driver s cabin 3 Important Information R TYPE RECORDERS ARE DESIGNED FOR INTERNAL APPLICATIONS The following advice must be followed at all times Failure to do so may invalidate the recorder warranty Make sure you disconnect the vehicle battery before starting any alterations to the circuit wiring x The unit warranty does not allow for users tampering with the unit or gaining access to the internal printed circuit board or components of the unit x Remember to seal any cable entries made through the vehicle body with a suitable water proof sealant in order to ensure that water does not get into the vehicle or recorder interior x Only qualified and Stor
3. Menu The password default is 1111 and the displayed characters can be changed by using the up down keys to change the character highlighted by a cursor below the character Next press the Enter key to accept the character and the cursor will highlight the next character Enter all four characters in this manner When the last character is accepted the display will change to 1 Exit You are now in the Menu Resume initialisation as at 3 above 5 If the date and time shown on the display are not correct for your time zone set the time and date using the procedures outlined on Page 6 of this manual 6 Providing you have followed the simple procedure detailed above the recorder unit is now fully operational You may wish to change some of the operational parameters to suit your own application Procedures for accomplishing this are shown on Pages 5 through 8 of this manual For your information The resident default values in the units memory on delivery from the factory are listed below Company Name Storm Controls Sample rate 75 minutes Chilled Alarm Range 8C fo OC Alarm Status Ch7 Ch6 set to OFF Language English Vehicle Registration SOOXXX Frozen Alarm Range 78C fo 25C Alarm Delay 75 minutes Page 4 Paper amp Ribbon Set Up R units Printer TILT COVER FORWARD TO ACCESS PAPER ROLL QW A lt es TIL
4. buying an R Type Recorder Model SM6R we are sure that it will give you a long and trouble free service Your Recorder has been Designed amp Manufactured under stringent BSI ISO 9001 2008 accredited Quality procedures and processes using the latest automatic assembly techniques and technology This Recorder also meets the latest European Vehicle Regulations ECC 10 4 2011 Annex 7 8 and 10 and has VCA E11 Certification Certification No 10R 04841 1 SMB6R Recorders accept between 1 and 6 temperature sensor inputs plus 2 door switch inputs and 2 defrost inputs 10 inputs in total plus 1 Alarm Output Temperature is stored in memory displayed and printed in degrees Celsius Page 2 READ ME DISLAY IN FORMATION FOR DOOR OPENS amp DEFROSTS Scrolling Software Types On scrolling types the information on the activation of the Door and Defrost are shown in words at the end of the normal sensor scan So if there is say 4 sensors fitted then after the 4th sensor information is displayed the display screen clears and the Door 1 or Door 2 open caption will appear followed by the Defrost 1 On and Defrost 2 On caption provided they are activated after which the display reverts to displaying sensor temperature sensor 2 temperature etc Print Delivery amp Journey Ticket Types On this version the Display instead of showing the status in words shows the status using symbols After the last connected sensor informa
5. dash radio slot fixing is supplied with the kit and under dash mounting kits are available to purchase from Storm s Sales Office Most recorders will have at least 2 sensor probes Route the probes up the inside of the bulkhead adjacent to the unit frame using plastic trunking Drill through the bulkhead using a 12mm drill and feed the probes through to the inside of the body Once the probes are inside position the return air sensor as close to the fridge return air control sensor as possible but not in the main airstream Run the air sensor probe down the body following the bulkhead to roof joint for 3 4 of the way down the fridge compartment Then bring the probe out at a right angle to the centre of the compartment and fix the sensor in the air flow from the evaporator Enclose both sensor cables with plastic trunking It is envisaged the trunking and the probes will be fitted at the same time Ensure that the probes cannot be damaged by being fitted in a position where goods or Carriers can cause mechanical damage Connect the recorder directly to the battery or other permanent supply position The positive battery lead to be fused using the 3A fuse and holder supplied in the fitting kit Fit the 3A fuse at the battery end of the cable If the recorder is switched through the ignition switch or other on off source remember the recorder does not record during periods when the power is removed although the time and date will function correct
6. If the print button is not pressed to stop the print the printout will continue to until the time and date that the Program Mode was last entered on the recorder This enables long trips to be monitored by entering the program mode then RECORDING EVERY 30 mins ALARM SETTINGS FROZEN 18 0 25 0 CHILLED 8 0 0 0 DATE 10 1 07 TIME 17 00 S1 S2 S3 S4 20 3 9 6 1 0 12 2 immediately exiting to the normal run mode to set the trip start S5 S6 19 5 31 9 The example to the right gives a typical E o a u printout with scrolling software 203 96 LO 122 S5 S6 19 5 31 9 TIME 16 00 S1 S2 S3 S4 20 3 9 6 1 0 12 2 S5 S6 19 5 31 9 TIME 15 30 S1 S2 S3 S4 20 3 9 6 1 0 12 2 S5 S6 19 5 31 9 INITIAL ALARM SETTINGS CH 1 OFF CH 2 OFF CH 3 OFF CH 4 OFF CH 5 OFF CH 6 OFF SIGNED Print Delivery amp Journey Ticket Types Recorders with Delivery amp Journey ticket style printout software are designed mainly for the short haul multi delivery market In RUN mode there are 2 modes of Printing Delivery Ticket mode amp Journey Ticket mode When the Print key is pressed the display will show Delivery Ticket If the Print key is not pressed again after a short delay the recorder will print out a Delivery Ticket As shown below If the Print key is pressed for a second time immediately after the first Print key press the Dis play will change to Journey Ticket and immediately start printing the
7. Storm Controls Ltd SiN Controls 1 Tennant Avenue College Milton South PING EES East Kilbride G74 5NA SCOTLAND Tel 44 0 1355 571781 e mail sales stormcontrols co uk R TYP E web site stormcontrols co uk In Cab Temperature Recorder QUALITY ACCREDITATION TO UKAS ISO 9001 2008 MANAGEMENT URS is a member of Registrar of Standards Holdings Ltd User amp ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Storm Controls Ltd Reg Office 1 Tennant Avenue College Milton South East Kilbride f nN sta ati O nN M a nN u a G74 SNA SCOTLAND Storm Controls Ltd reserve the right to make improvements in the product described in this manual at any time without notice Storm Controls Ltd cannot accept liability for any damages or loss of information resulting from the use of informa tion in this document QUALITY ACCREDITATION TO 4 ISO 9001 2008 CAD REF R TYPE MANUAL PUB Approved PP VERAN Pee SCL 2009 2014 URS is a member of Registrar of Standards Holdings Ltd Page 16 CONTENTS Page 1 Introduction 2 2 General Description 3 3 Important Information 3 4 First Switch On 4 5 System Set Up 5 6 7 8 5 Scrolling Types 9 6 Delivery amp Journey Ticket Types 9 10 7 Installation Guide 10 11 8 Wiring Diagrams amp Fitting Instructions 12 9 Printer Paper amp Ribbon replacement R Type 13 10 Fault Finding amp Replacement parts 14 11 Read me 15 1 Introduction Congratulations on
8. T PRINTER UPWARDS TO ACCESS PRINTER RIBBON PRINTER PAPER ROLL CORRECT PAPER ROUTE lt _ ___ PRINTER FRONT SIDE VIEW SHOWING PAPER ROUTE PAPER ROLL gt WRONG Page 13 SM6R Wiring Diagram R Type dA ALO Vg m 5 lt gt S S 2 LF Io T YOSNAS T UOSNAS HOSNAS t WOSNAS It LSOWAd T LSONAA Voltage free contact from fridge closes during Defrost shows possible Defrost 1 Input activation Notes 1 A de voltage output is provided at the Alarm ve and Alarm ve terminals for use with driving external alarm circuits In an Alarm condition the Alarm ve terminal switches to ve Battery Volts whilst the Alarm ve terminal is maintained at ve Battery Volts Use an Alarm Relay with Coil Operating Volts Volts on battery input terminals For polarised coils with diode protection connect the positive end to Alarm ve Maximum Permissible Alarm Terminal Load Current 1A dc max 2 The Defrost 1 and Defrost 2 inputs expect a positive input of 12 to 24 volts dc to be switched to the inputs to advise the recorder when the fridge unit is in defrost or the heater unit is active If there is not a suitable relay within the fridge this may require the use of an external relay to provide this signal A voltage fridge driven contact connected between battery volts and the Defrost input can be used Fitting Instructions A cage fitting for in
9. ct lof 7 languages If lan guage module fitted Printouts and Display information will be con verted to the selected language Once the new Language is selected Press the ENTER key to accept this information and return you once more to the Parameter menu This option gives you the facility to print out your company name using up to 15 characters at the start of each data printout Use the up and down keys to scroll throughout the characters and numbers Press the enter key to accept and move to next character Note It is necessary to move through the full 15 characters before the unit will accept the new Name Use blanks as spaces if necessary Once the new Name is set Press the ENTER key to accept this information and return you once more to the Parameter menu Pag 5 5 Vehicle Revistration This option gives you the facility to print out your vehicle registration number using up to 14 characters on your data printout The set number is also used for identification of any uploaded VA 1234 stored data files when using a Ramlog user Laptop or PC Press Enter to enter the Required function Use the up and down keys to scroll throughout the characters and numbers Press the enter key to accept and move to the next character Note It is necessary to move through the full 14 characters before the unit accepts the new Registration Use blanks as spaces if necessary accept this information and return you once mor
10. e to the Once the new Registration No is set Press the ENTER key to Parameter menu 5 6 Set Date Use the up down and enter keys to set the current DATE 1 1 98 date Date format Day Month Y ear Note The recorder provides automatic compensation for Leap Years Once the new date is set Press the ENTER key to accept this information and return you once more to the Parameter menu 5 7 Set Time Use the up down and enter keys to set the current time TME 24 Note The recorder provides an automatic winter summer one hour offset for European users Once the new time is set Press the ENTER key to accept this information and return you once more to the Parameter menu 5 8 Set Sample Rate Time between recordings Use the up down and enter keys to set the sample rate The sample rate is the time interval between the memory storage of each group recording versus time normally 15 mins Note The temperature on each sensor is measured once every 10 seconds Once the new rate is set Press the ENTER key to When it comes time for the tempera accept this information and return you once more to ture and event information to be the Parameter menu stored in memory 4 temperature readings are taken for each sensor and the average for each sensor stored in memory against time Page 6 Before proceeding please ensure you read the following e In accordance with normal good Engineering practice ensure that recorder sen
11. ecording and moving backward in time and date The stored information is added to as each sample rate time expires If the sample rate is 15 min utes then a new set of re cords will be added to the memory and hence the top of the journey ticket reading print out every 15 minutes PRINT Print Key INSTALLATION GUIDE Open the recorder box and inspect the ITEMS Sensors Lengths as Supplied Power Supply Cable Printer Paper Roll Fuseholder amp 3A fuse User Connector 6 way User Connector 8 way R Type User Manual STORM CONTROLS 1234567890 Date 18 1 14 Time 10 45 JOURNEY TICKET Recording every 15 mins Alarm Settings Frozen 18 0 25 0 Chilled 8 0 0 0 DATE 18 2 1 TIME 10 40 S1 S2 S3 S4 20 0 9 7 5 0 20 0 S5 S6 9 7 5 0 TIME 10 25 S1 S2 S3 S4 20 0 9 7 5 0 20 0 S5 S6 9 7 5 0 TIME 10 10 S1 S2 S3 S4 20 0 9 7 5 0 20 0 S5 S6 97 5 0 Journey Start 6 00 SIGNED cstunssweeasemadenaaveu QUANTITY N a na a a N Page 10 5 9 Set Alarm Ranges Select Frozen or Chilled Adjust High and Low Limits RO N 18 0 25 0 18 0 25 0 SELECT HGH Low IGH LOW The Recorder has 3 alarm levels namely Frozen Chilled and OFF 5 10 Change Alarm Settings Select the channel SELECT CHANNEL 1 d Change to Frozen This function is used to assign each channel alarm to Frozen Chilled or Off Please note that this function is also available i
12. ed then after the 4th sensor information is displayed the display screen clears and the Door 1 or Door 2 open caption will appear followed by the Defrost 1 On and Defrost 2 On caption provided they are activated after which the display reverts to displaying sensor temperature sensor 2 temperature etc Print Delivery amp Journey Ticket Types On this version the Display instead of showing the status in words shows the status using symbols After the last connected sensor information is displayed l if any if the two doors are open then a sign is shown on the extreme right of the screen on the top line 2 if any if the two defrost are active then a sign is shown on the extreme right of the screen on the bottom line 3 If both a Door and Defrost are active at the same time the Door symbol will show first followed by the Defrost symbol Page 11 Delivery Ticket A delivery ticket shows the temperature for each sensor at the instant the delivery ticket is being printed The information does not derive from the memory STORM CONTROLS 1234567890 Date 18 1 14 Time 10 30 DELIVERY TICKET Current Values Sl S82 S83 S4 20 0 10 0 5 0 10 0 S5 S6 8 0 16 0 SIONED neccrnssisa Journey Ticket A journey ticket shows the temperature for each active sensor from the information stored in recorder memory against time starting with the most recent r
13. k for cut sensor cable If sensor values ok unit appears faulty check by fitting known good sensor Sensor position displays amp prints 39 9 sensor open circuit Sensor position dis 1 Disconnect sensor unit should now read 39 9 2 Check terminal block wires and screen cables are not shorted plays and pa 49 9 3 Check recorder using known good sensor if unit ok replace with full length short circuit sensor new sensors or use Storm s Sensor repair kit Unit shows 39 9 The unit needs initialised u umsed Chamnekor Enter the Program Menu by pressing the two up down keys simultaneously and release At 1 EXIT on the display press the ENTER key to exit the does not show sensors menu During the recorder s return to the RUN mode it will scan the connected in used Channels sensors initialise and resolve these problems provided the required number of good sensors remain connected during this procedure Always use the lowest numbered sensor positions on the terminal block For example For 1 sensor use position S1 for 2 sensors use positions S1 S2 for 3 sensors use S1 S2 S3 for 4 sensors use S1 S2 S3 S4 etc Note The recorder assumes that there will always be at least one sensor fitted If no sensors are fitted the recorder will operate as though there was 1 sensor fitted and show 39 9 open circuit on Channel 1 Replacement parts R unit Sensor repair kit HS10 150 RKIT Paper roll x 10 User
14. ly during these periods It is not good instrumentation practice to use the chassis to provide a negative return to the recorder Instead run a separate negative lead back to the battery As previously intimated the R type unit is for in cab use only and should not be fitted externally or in a position where fluids or other materials can enter the recorder since this may cause malfunction and nullify the warranty Page 12 l 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 5 SYSTEM SET UP PARAMETERS MENU EXIT LANGUAGE PRINT PROG SETTINGS COMPANY NAME VEHICLE REGISTRATION SET DATE SET TIME SAMPLE RATE SET ALARM RANGES 10 CHANGE ALARM SETTINGS 11 SET ALARM DELAY 12 PRINT ALL DATA 5 2 Change Language 5 4 Company STORM CONTROLS Page 5 Set the parameters of the recorder by entering the Program menu If a Password is required please refer to Page 4 To do this Press the Up paragraph 4 use and Down keys together the procedure The Display will show outlined in that 1 Exit This is the top of the parameter menu as shown on the left section and return to this section once 1 Exit appears Use the Up and Down keys on the display to scroll to the option you wish to change Once the required parameter is displayed Press the Enter key to enter the required parameter option and make the change using the instructions detailed against this option Use this option to sele
15. m approved personnel should attempt to carry out repairs or alterations to the unit or its firmware x See warranty card for details of warranty returns procedure R Type Recorder Model SM6R Tilt forward for Ribbon amp Paper access Printer Display Scroll Scroll RS232 I O Socket up down Enter Print Page 3 4 FIRST SWITCH ON After the installation wiring is complete switch on the unit by connecting to the battery for the first time Follow the simple procedures outlined below to get your recorder up and running and to allow it to identify your installation configuration 1 Power up the unit The recorder initialises and displays various parameters as it boots up and after a short delay the display shows Date and Time and then begins to cycle round the sensor probes in turn showing the temperature being sensed by each one After the connected sensors have been displayed the Time and Date are shown and the recorder continues to follow this sequence The recorder is fully operational at this stage and will use the pre set default parameters as set at the factory As part of the recorders initialising procedure the recorder counts the number of correctly connected sensors in your installation and uses this information to determine the format of future printouts and display details The recorder remembers the last installation configuration it saw during the last power up initialisation If in the future the number of sensors in
16. n the Run Mode by pressing Enter Exit from the set up loop using this command SELECT CHANNEL lt EXIT gt 5 11 Set Alarm Dela CURRENT ALARM DELAY 30 mins Use the up down and enter keys To set the alarm delay The alarm Delay is the time that an error has to be active before it is treated as an alarm 5 12 Print All Data _ amp Print Back From Portion of Typical Printout DATE 18 11 14 Select Item 12 on Menu Print all data by pressing the VEHICLE J123ABC ENTER key RECORDING EVERY 15m The display will show the start and end dates stored in the memory For example From 29 05 07 To 29 08 07 PRINT ALL DATA If a print out of the whole memory is required simply press the ENTER key 3 times to step through the From date without changing the initial From date Press the ENTER key again and the recorder will begin to print out the whole of the data held in memory ALARM SETTINGS FROZEN 18 0 25 0 CHILLED 18 0 0 0 CH 1 CHILLED CH2 FROZEN CH 3 OFF CH 4 OFF 12 25 SI S2 12 2 1 8 PRINT BACK FROM 12 40 To print back from a selected part of the data stored in S1 S2 memory press the ENTER key once to select the Day a 12 2 1 7 Setting function and use the 12 55 Up Down keys to set the Day number 4 S1 S2 Once the Day is set press the ENTER key to 12 3 1 8 enter the Month setting and repeat the Same procedure to set the required Month and Year After the Year is set press the ENTER ke
17. sor cables are routed away from High Voltage cables and other cables such as Radio Antennas by a minimum of 30cm Do not bun dle sensor cables with those of other appliances e The sensor used for the return air should be located as close as possible to the fridge return air sensor but not in the main air draft e Ensure that you fit the 3A in line fuse This should be connected directly to the battery at the battery end to ensure protection of the supply cable e Ensure that the sensor screens are connected to OV as shown in the wiring diagram which is provided with the recorder e The recorder identifies the number of sensors that are connected only after the initialisation process has been performed See Page 4 for details If the recorder for example fails to see some sensor values or displays 40C in positions where no sensor is fitted on first switch on please remember this requirement e Jfa sensor is not connected correctly or the cable is open circuit the temperature display will show 40C and this value will be recorded e Exposed cables between the rear box chassis and the cab on rigid vans should be protected from chaffing using suitable split trunking READ ME DISLAY IN FORMATION FOR DOOR OPENS amp DEFROSTS Scrolling Software Types On scrolling types the information on the activation of the Door and Defrost are shown in words at the end of the normal sensor scan So if there is say 4 sensors fitt
18. tion is displayed l if any if the two doors are open then a sign is shown on the extreme right of the screen on the top line 2 if any if the two defrost are active then a sign is shown on the extreme right of the screen on the bottom line 3 If both a Door and Defrost are active at the same time the Door symbol will show first followed by the Defrost symbol Alarms 1 On recorders displaying only one Temperature Channel at a time Should an alarm occur the display will flash ALARM at the appropriate channel on the display during its normal monitor cycle 2 On recorders displaying more than one Temperature Channel at a time Should an alarm occur the display will display an next to the Channel in alarm during its normal monitor cycle Page 15 Fault Finding Fault Description Cure Dis pl ay blank 1 Check voltage to unit Volts should be DC and between 9 and 32 volts If no power check in line fuse and cabling 2 Check the polarity of the supply The recorder is protected against reversed connections and will not power up Check the positive side of the supply is on the ve connector pin See page 13 3 Try switching off the power wait for 20 seconds and then reconnect 1 Check if sensor connected If not add sensor 2 Disconnect sensor amp measure resistance across leads 20 30kQ 0 100kQ If sensor reads open circuit high value greater than 2Megohms chec
19. y again to start the print SIGNED To STOP the print at any time wait until at least 4 lines with temperatures have been printed then press and hold down the ENTER key until the printing stops and then release the return button The printer will start up again and print out the Signed line and then stop completely Once the required printing is complete the display will show 1 Exit Press the ENTER key to exit the menu The unit will initialise show the firmware revision number and then revert to normal Operation showing temperatures and times Run 1 EXIT INSTRUMENT SPVXT VER 3 X CHANNEL 1 CALIBRATION 21 0 To return to the RUN MODE select option 1 EXIT and press Enter The recorder will perform an auto calibration detect which sensors are connected to it then display unit type amp software version The system will then cycle and display all installed sensor temperatures as it monitors and records them with time NOTE THE DISPLAY LAYOUT MAY VARY BETWEEN MODELS Page 8 FRONT PANEL TEST VEHICLE OSN5405 DATE 23 03 14 Scrolling Software Printout Types Units with Scrolling software printouts are designed mainly for the long haul multi day trip market When the PRINT button is pressed the unit prints out continuously either until 1 the PRINT button is pressed amp held again until the print stops Releasing the button will allow the unit to print the Signed Line and then stop or 2
20. your installation is changed the recorder must be allowed to recalculate the sensor configuration to allow it to make the best use of the printer and display facilities 2 In order to allow the recorder to identify your altered installation after a sensor increase decrease simply press the two Up Down keys M simultaneously to take you into the programming menu The message Logging Disabled will be shown on the display for a short period Release the keys and you will automatically enter the Menu at the 1 EXIT position 3 When this happens press the Enter key and release The unit will display Initialising then unit type amp revision code The instrument is now scanning your installation and checking for errors When this is complete the unit will resume its normal mode of operation but this time it will show information pertaining to the new sensor configuration If any sensor is connected but not shown as active it will be because it is not connected to the recorder correctly Check the sensor circuit and ensure the wiring is correct and the sensor connection is not open circuit or shorted Once any issues are sorted repeat the initialising routine from 2 above Note Open circuit sensors connections will show as 39 9 on the display and short circuit connections as 40 see also page 14 4 At boot up some recorder versions will prompt for a password before you are allowed to enter the Program
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