Viewing Prompt and

Display Screens
Viewing and Clearing
Alarm Codes
µP-T
1. Press the ON key to
turn the unit ON.
1. Press the ON key to
turn the unit ON.
Remote
2. Press the SELECT key
repeatedly to show the
prompt and display
2. If the ALARM icon is
present, one or more
alarms have been
Control
screens.
The prompt and display screens will appear in the order shown
below:
detected.
To View Alarm Codes
1. Press the SELECT key to show the Alarm display screen.
Operating
[ALr] Alarm codes if present. If no codes exist this
screen will not appear.
[CYCLS] CYCLE SENTRY or Continuous mode
If more than one alarm code exists, each will be displayed for
several seconds. The alarm code shown here is alarm code 66-
Low Engine Oil Level.
Guide
prompt screen. [YES] - CYCLE SENTRY; To Clear Alarm Codes
[no] = Continuous
1. Correct the cause of the alarm code.
[dIS]* Discharge air temperature as measured by
2. Press the SELECT key to display the alarm code.
the discharge temperature sensor.
3. Press the ENTER key to clear the alarm code.
[coL]* Evaporator coil temperate as measured by
If more than one alarm code is present, the ENTER key must
the evaporator coil temperature sensor.
be pressed to clear each alarm code individually.
[tLH] Total amount of time in hours the unit has been
turned ON with the keypad On key (if enabled).
Consult the operating manual for your Thermo King unit to view
[EnH] Total amount of time in hours the diesel
the complete list of possible alarm codes and their definitions.
engine has run.
Consult unit operating, maintenance and parts manuals for
[ELH] Total amount of time in hours the electric
additional information on unit operation and maintenance.
motor has run (on units equipped with
Electric Standby).
[Hr4] Total accumulated hours on hourmeter 4 CAUTION: This is a quick reference guide. Keypad/Display Descriptions
(if enabled). Always refer to the operating manual for detailed
[Hr5] Total accumulated hours on hourmeter 5 instructions. Selecting CYCLE-SENTRY or Continuous Mode
(if enabled).
[Hr6] Total accumulated hours on hourmeter 6 Starting the Engine
The µP-T Microprocessor is used on:
(if enabled). • KD-II Smart Reefer Truck units
[oIL]* Diesel engine oil pressure. Initiating a Manual Defrost Cycle
• RD-II Smart Reefer Truck units
[Ent]* Diesel engine coolant temperature. • TD-II Smart Reefer Truck units
[rPn]* Diesel engine RPM. Viewing Prompt and Display Screens
• MD Smart Reefer Truck units
[bAt]* Battery voltage of the unit battery. • TS Smart Reefer Truck units
[bLIt] Backlight select (allows the driver to select Viewing and Clearing Alarm Codes
high or low backlight illumination level).
[dFI] Initial defrost interval.
[ddr] Defrost duration.
*Each prompt or display screen will remain on the display for
about 10 seconds. If no other key is pressed, the display will
then return to the Standard Display of box temperature and
setpoint. TK 50772 - PC Rev 1, 04-08 © Thermo King Corporation
 µP-T Remote Control Features Selecting CYCLE-SENTRY or
Continuous Mode
1 2 3 4 5 10, 11 12 13

1. Press the ON key to

turn the unit ON.
2. Press the SELECT key
to display [CYCLS] and
14 [YES] or [NO].
15 3. Press the Arrow keys to select the desired mode
[YES]=CYCLE SENTRY Mode in diesel and electric
[NO]=Continuous Mode in diesel and electric.
4. Press the Enter key to load the new operating mode
9 8 7 6 19 18 17 16 selection into the microprocessor.
IMPORTANT: The ENTER key must be pressed or the
setpoint will not be changed. The display will return to the
Keypad Descriptions LCD Display Descriptions Standard Display and the setpoint will return to the old
setpoint in about 10 seconds if the ENTER key is not
pressed.
1. OFF Key. Used to turn the unit off. 10 and 11. COOL/HEAT Icon. This icon appears when the
2. ON Key. Used to turn the unit on. unit is cooling or heating. Starting the Engine
3. SELECT Key. Scrolls through the prompt and display 12. This icon appears during a remote control panel test
screens. but is not used on truck units. CAUTION: This
4. UP ARROW Key. Chooses prompt screen actions or 13. CYCLE SENTRY Icon. This icon appears when CYCLE- unit will start
increases setpoint or other setting. SENTRY mode has been selected. automatically in
5. DOWN ARROW Key. Chooses prompt screen actions or 14. ALARM Icon. This icon appears when an alarm condition either CYCLE SENTRY
decreases setpoint or other setting. has been detected by the microprocessor. or CONTINUOUS mode after the ON key is pressed.
6. DEFROST Key. Initiates a manual defrost cycle. 15. ELECTRIC Icon. This icon appears when Electric mode 1. Press the ON key to turn the unit ON. If no other key is
7. ENTER Key. Executes prompts or loads setpoints or other has been selected. pressed, the engine will automatically preheat and start in
new settings. 16. WHISPER Icon. This icon appears when Whisper mode about 10 seconds in either CYCLE SENTRY or CONTINUOUS
8. LOGO Key. Initiates the Unit Self Check test and displays has been selected. mode. If other keys are pressed (for example: to change the
software revision. 17. SETPOINT Icon. This icon appears when the setpoint is setpoint or view display screens), the engine will automatically
9. WHISPER Key. Disables high speed diesel mode operation. being shown in the lower display. preheat and start about 10 seconds after the last key is
18. These icons appear during a remote control panel test but pressed.
The Standard Default Display are not used on truck units.
19. DEFROST Icon. This icon appears when the unit is Initiating a Manual Defrost Cycle
The Standard Default defrosting.
Display appears when the
1. The unit must be
unit is turned ON and no Changing the Setpoint
running in either CYCLE
other functions have been
SENTRY or
selected. The box temperature appears in the upper display 1. Press the ON key to turn CONTINUOUS mode and
and the setpoint appears in the lower display. This display the unit ON. the coil temperature must
shows a box temperature of 35.8 F and a setpoint of 35 F. The 2. Press the Arrow keys to be below 42 F (7 C). Press the Defrost key to start a manual
Standard Display is the starting point used to reach all other select the desired setpoint. defrost cycle. The defrost prompt will appear in the display
prompts and displays. To return to this display from any other 3. Press the Enter key to when the unit starts a defrost cycle. The defrost cycle will
prompts or display, wait 10 seconds and it will return load the new setpoint into the microprocessor. The display will terminate automatically. If the unit is not running or the coil
automatically. show “Lod” (abbreviation for LOAD) and will display for a few temperature is not below 42 F (7 C), the request will be ignored.
seconds and then the new setpoint will reappear in the display.