NHTSA ID Number: 10152817
Manufacturer Communication Number: SER19-008
TSB/Document Date: 2019-02-19
Summary
APX software version 04.17.00 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 04.17.00 & Release Notes
Beginning in January 2019 APX software version 04.17.00 will be introduced in all
X4™, Vector™ and Solara® production APX controlled Trailer & Rail units. As of the
release of this bulletin, 04.17.00 is available on TransCentral™ for upgrading units in
the field.
inInformation
Service Information
SER19-008
1/30/2019
NOTE: APX software version 04.17.00 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.
04.17.00 software can be installed using a CARRIER
® USB flash drive. 04.17.00
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 the TransCentral website 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
Released Version
1/29/2019
List of Features
1 Corrects heating logic for X series models
Adjusts trigger limits for contactor alarms in low
2
ambient for electronic style contactors
3 Pulses SV4 to control CDT for X series models
4 Adds additional glow time for TDO
5 Minimizes Data Recorder issues
6 Resolves setting date and time issues
7 Adds Dry Out Mode for X2 models
Removes one minute recording interval during wake
8
up
Adds capability to configure Multi temp models as a
9
single temp
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04.17.00
SOLARA
21/2500
X
Models Affected
73/7500
8100
X
1/29/2019
8600
X
X
X
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Requires "Technician Reset" for consecutive A00041
and A00100 alarms within a two hour time frame
Requires "Technician Reset" for two consecutive
A00128 alarms within a two hour time frame
Removes natural defrost
Prevents eSolutions software upgrade while unit is in
the following modes: Configuration Mode, Data
Download, GTD not on Default Display, or TTTV
Connected.
Adds detection for a potential starter solenoid relay
failure
Improves compression ratio calculation to help limit
alarms
Discontinues displaying box temp and set point when
in sleep mode or IntelliSleep
8500
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Carrier
Proprietary and Confidential
X
X
X
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Release Notes for APX™ software
04.16.00
Released Version
6/27/2018
List of Features
SOLARA
Rationalized high CDP alarm logic. The logic is
1
configurable
"No Power" (Alarm 00073) there are additional options
for this configuration. The options are now 1) Not
Installed, 2) Alarm and Shut Down, 3) Alarm and
2
Switch to Engine and 4) Switch to Engine. When
selecting "Switch to Engine" Alarm 00073 will not be
activated.
Dry Out mode added to Intelliset as "Remove3
Moisture"
Additional logic added to reduce engine bog when
4
transitioning from heat to cool
Low fuel shutdown override. Low fuel shut down is set
X
5 at 10%, this feature will allow you to override this
shutdown.
Low fuel alarm - You will receive an alarm at 15% fuel,
X
6
with no additional alarms as the fuel level drops.
Changed the S/S shutdown current to be adjustable
X
7
from 2 to 12 amps
X
8 Changed "Minimum Off Time" range to 0 - 720 min.
9 Added SMV and EVXV to Component Test Mode
Removed Alarm 02001 "Unit Shutdown by Remote
10 Panel" the event will be recorded in the data recorder,
but will not generate an alarm.
REMS3 and REMS4 can now be overridden via 3rd
X
11 party telematics, similar to door switch, REMS2 and
REMS3
12 Enhancements to EES alarm management
13 Pretrip locked out during an EES regeneration
14 Added LIV state to data recorder
Changed phase detection logic after a loss of power
15
event
1/29/2019
21/2500
X
Models Affected
73/7500
8100
X
X
8500
8600
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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Carrier Proprietary and Confidential
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Release Notes for APX™ software
04.15.00
Released Version
2/5/2018
List of Features
SOLARA
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
1/29/2019
21/2500
X
Models Affected
73/7500
8100
X
X
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
8500
X
8600
X
X
X
X
X
04.14.00
SOLARA
X
21/2500
X
Models Affected
73/7500
8100
X
X
Carrier
Proprietary and Confidential
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Release Notes for APX™ software
Versions 04.12.00 and 04.13.00 were never released for full production
Released Version
5/1/2017
List of Features
1 Lock the Language Function.
2 Additional choice for the fuel level sensor (0-5vdc).
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