f. Provide reprogrammability and configuration through a memory card. The memory card automatically downloads new software to the Controller when inserted, and controls output to the display for status information.
g. Provide electronic data storage.
NOTE
For the benefit of the reader the remaining parts of section 3.1 will devote themselves to the temperature controller portion of the module. For the integrated DataCORDER refer to section 3.3.
3.1.2Controller Programming (Memory) Cards
The programming cards are used for loading software into the Controller. This is the same concept as using a floppy diskette to load software into a personal computer.
The software that can be loaded into the Controller module comes in one of two forms: “Operational Software” or “Configuration Software.”
Procedure for loading software:
Refer to section 6.27.1.
Operational Software:
This software operates the Controller module, which turns fans on and off, turns the compressor on and off, etc.
Configuration Software:
This software tells the Operational Software what physical components are built into the container unit. Refer to Table
Programming cards with either Operational Software or Configuration Software are available through CTD Replacement Components Group.
The use of a configuration program card in the field should only occur under unusual circumstances. Some of these circumstances may include:
a.A Controller module that has an older version of Operational Software, when the need exists to upgrade to a newer version of the software.
b.A physical component in the container unit is changed to a different component, resulting in a new configuration for the unit.
c.A Controller module was damaged in such a way that the integrity or existence of software within the module is questionable.
