The Cold Chain Solution — Refrigeration Unit Identification Guide
User Guide
3 mins to read
This document is a reference guide to help you identify the refrigeration unit make and model, and its controller type based on the type of installation.
Refrigeration Unit Model and Controller Identification Guide
March 2024
Introduction
This document is a reference guide to help you identify the refrigeration unit make and model, and its controller type based on the type of installation.
Once the unit and its controller is identified, refer to the Geotab - Cold Chain Harness Compatibility Lookup to check the compatibility between the unit and the Geotab Truck Solution.
Abbreviations
HMI | |
LCV | |
SR | Abbreviation for Smart Reefer, Thermo King controller |
APX | Abbreviation for Apex, Carrier Transicold controller |
DSR | Abbreviation for Direct Smart Reefer, Thermo King controller |
TSR | Abbreviation for Truck Smart Reefer, Thermo King controller |
Trailer Installation
In this referenced photo, the Cold Chain unit is attached and fixed to the trailer’s body.
- Model name — Typically located on the right and/or left compartment above the HMI. In this example, it is located in the right compartment.
- Controller type — Can be identified by looking at the HMI.
Thermo King
HMI for SR-2 Controller | HMI for SR-3 Controller |
|
|
HMI for SR-4 Controller | HMI for Thermoguard Controllers |
| For all Thermoguard units, the controller name is located on the HMI Example for the Thermoguard uP IV:
|
HMI for Advancer Controller |
|
|
|
Carrier Transicold
HMI for Standard or Advanced Controller |
|
HMI for APX Controller |
|
Rigid Trucks Installations
In this referenced photo, the Cold Chain unit is located above the vehicle cabin.
- Model name — Typically located on the right and/or left compartment.
- Controller type — Can be identified by looking at the HMI, which is located inside the cabin.
Thermo King
HMI for TSR-2 and TSR-3 Controllers | HMI for DSR Controller |
|
|
Carrier Transicold
HMI for Standard Controller |
|
HMI for Carrier Pulsor/Xarios |
Single temp in-cabin controller
|
Multi temp in-cabin controller
|
Hwasung
Controller |
|
Vans and LCVs Installations
|
|
Split concept | Slim concept |
In the referenced photos, the Cold Chain unit is located above the vehicle's roof. There are two designs for the Cold Chain unit: Split concept and Slim concept.
- Model name — Typically located on the right and/or left compartment. If the unit is a slim concept, the model name is not always displayed.
- Controller type — Can be identified by looking at the HMI, which is located inside the cabin.
Thermo King
HMI for DSR Controller |
|
Carrier Transicold
HMI for Carrier Neos/Zephyr/Viento units | HMI for Carrier Pulsor/Xarios units |
| Single Temp in-cabin controller
|
| Multi temp in-cabin controller
|
GAH (Containing LAE Electronics controllers)
In cabin Controller |
Some LAE Electronics controllers look similar but are sometimes different (logic, communication protocol etc..). An example is the AH1-5 controller which is divided into three different products. Within the LAE Electronics product line, some controllers may share a similar appearance, but they can vary significantly in terms of their internal logic and communication protocols. A prime example is the AH1-5 controller, which is actually divided into three distinct products, each with its unique features and specifications.
To obtain more information about the functionalities of the identified controller, refer to the LAE Electronics website : as an example for the AH1-5 controller.For more details regarding the functionalities of the identified controller, you can visit the LAE Electronics website. The AH1-5 controller serves as an illustrative example.
|
Special Case - Undermount Refrigeration Units
In the referenced photos, the Cold Chain unit is attached and fixed under the trailer’s body.
- Model name — Typically located on the front panel. You may find this type of unit on rigid trucks or trailers.
- Controller type — Can be identified by looking at the HMI. For rigid trucks, the HMI will be located inside the vehicle cabin, and for trailers, the HMI will be located outside the vehicle cabin.
Thermo King
HMI for TSR-2 and TSR-3 Controllers |
|
Carrier Transicold
HMI for Standard Controller |
|
