NHTSA ID Number: 10130529
Manufacturer Communication Number: SER18-004
TSB/Document Date: 2018-04-02
Summary
APX software version 04.15.00 was introduced in all production APX controlled trailer and rail unitst. New functionality for all models can be found in the release notes attached to the bulletin.
GeneraGener Bullet
Subject: APX™ Software 04.15.00 & Release Notes
Beginning in February 2018 APX software version 04.15.00 was introduced in select
X4 and Vector and all Solara production APX controlled Trailer & Rail units. Over the
next few weeks 04.15.00 will be in all production APX controlled units. As of the release
of this bulletin, 04.15.00 is available on TransCentral™ for upgrading units in the field.
inInformation
Service Information
SER18-004
2/09/2018
NOTE: APX software version 04.15.00 version is approved for use in all X4,
Vector and Solara APX controlled units.
IMPORTANT SOFTWARE INSTALLATION INFORMATION:
ONCE ANY 04.xx.xx VERSION IS INSTALLED INTO AN APX CONTROL SYSTEM,
IT WILL NO LONGER BE POSSIBLE TO LOAD ANY VERSIONS OF 00.xx.xx,
01.xx.xxx, 02.xx.xx or 03.xx.xx SOFTWARE INTO THAT CONTROL SYSTEM.
04.15.00 software can be installed using a CARRIER
USB flash drive. 04.15.00
software is available at no cost by visiting the Carrier Transicold TransCentral
website. This software can be loaded directly to the CARRIER USB flash drive or via
the TRU-Tech program.
NOTE: Whenever loading software into an APX Control System, verify that the new
version was actually installed by going to Advance User Mode and checking the Data
List/System Information and reading the installed software version.
When upgrading from 04.07.00 or lower, it may be necessary to have the unit
start/run switch in the on position, due to the large volume of upgrades
included since 04.07.00.
New functionality and information for ALL models can be found in the release notes
attached to this bulletin or on TransCentral under the same tab as the software release.
Truck/Trailer/Rail
Service Engineering
Athens, GA
TD / TU
USE ONLY GENUINE
CARRIER TRANSICOLD FACTORY APPROVED REPLACEMENT PARTS
Carrier Transicold Dealer
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Available from your local authorized
Release Notes for APX software
04.15.00
Released Version
2/5/2018
SOLARA
List of Features
When unit is shut down via remote panel, the unit will
X
1
no longer generate Alarm 02001
Remote evaporator fans will run all the time in cont.
2
run mode.
3 Option added to delay the door switch alarm
X
MT sensor data available during data recorder wake
4
up MT sensor data visible via 3rd party telematics
If the file structure on thumb drive is incorrect it will no
longer say "Software Matches No Update" it will tell
X
5 you the thumb drive has an incorrect file structure
message will be "FILE FORMAT ERROR NO
UPGRADE"
Repaired issue with new thumb (12-00814-00) drive
X
6
loading software
X
7 Removed Alarm 04003
8 Changes to heat transition to prevent engine bogging
eSolutions Source ID, no need for DataTrak option
X
10
when using eSolutions telematics
11 Several enhancements for EES operation
Released Version
10/3/2017
List of Features
1 Repair issue with MMM -05 (-55) See SER17-027
2/8/2018
21/2500
73/7500
8100
8500
8600
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
8500
X
8600
X
X
X
X
X
04.14.00
SOLARA
X
21/2500
X
73/7500
X
Carrier Proprietary and Confidential
8100
X
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Release Notes for APX software
Released Version
5/1/2017
List of Features
1 Lock the Language Function.
2 Additional choice for the fuel level sensor (0-5vdc).
3 Added CAN check to component test mode.
Default configuration for the light bar is now set to "2
4
Light Bar".
Additional choices for the Remote Temp Sensor 2(3).
The additional choice is "CURB RAT", when "CURB
RAT is selected, the redundancy feature is disabled.
5
When "CURB RAT" is selected for remote temp
sensor 2(3), the Temp Control function will include
"Curb Return Air" as selectable.
2/8/2018
04.11.00
SOLARA
X
X
X
21/2500
X
X
X
73/7500
X
X
X
8100
X
X
X
8500
X
X
X
8600
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Carrier Proprietary and Confidential
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Release Notes for APX software
04.10.00
Released Version
9/15/2016
SOLARA
List of Features
Door Switch will not interrupt a regeneration on units
1
with the EES option installed
"No Set Point Change" Alarms 04004,04005 and
2
04006 are now Configurable
New Logic for Low Suction Pressure: compressor will
cycle off for 2 minutes and recheck suction pressure, if
3 Suction Pressure is above 0 PSIG, restart the
Compressor, if Suction Pressure is at or below 0 PSIG
trigger Alarm 00018
The "CARRIER TRANSICOLD" logo has changed to
4
just "CARRIER" Logo
5 Changed unloader timing when unit exits defrost
6 Set Point will be "LOCKED" during defrost cycle
New Alarms 02004 "Out of Range High" and 02005
"Coil Over Temp". If Return Air increases 20°F above
X
7
Set Point Trigger Alarm 02004. If Supply Air reaches
120°F Trigger Alarm 02005
21/2500
73/7500
8100
8500
8600
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
8100
8500
8600
X
X
X
Versions 04.08.00 and 04.09.00 were never released for full production
Released Version
6/22/2016
List of Features
1 Changed unloader timing to prevent Engine Bogging
2 Changed Alarm 00066 to a recorded event only
2/8/2018
04.07.00
SOLARA
21/2500
X
X
73/7500
X
X
Carrier Proprietary and Confidential
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Release Notes for APX software
04.05.00
Released Version
5/20/2016
SOLARA
List of Features
1 Operate Multi-Temp as a Single Temp
2 Lock Set Point During Defrost
Remote Panel Lockout: This is a new function allowing
3 the remote panel operation to be locked out from host
unit. Default is NO
4 Multi-temp Intelliset
Increase time for Component Test Mode Glow Plug
5 increased to 5 minutes all other components increased
to 10 minutes.
6 Terminates defrost if SAT reaches 120°F
7 Static Evaporator Sensor Check
Changed low fuel alarm to a settable %. Low fuel can
8 be set from 15 - 50%. Options are now Shutdown or
Alarm Only XX%
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