Carrier Transicold says shipping line personnel now can monitor and access container refrigeration unit operations from a smartphone or tablet through the new Micro-Link 5 controller.
The company says Micro-Link 5 is the industry’s first reefer unit controller for containers with wireless connectivity, improving visibility, diagnostics, convenience and productivity. The controller allows personnel to interface with reefer containers via Carrier’s DataLINE Connect app for mobile devices without any physical contact with the unit.
That means operators standing dockside or on a ship deck can securely monitor temperature readings, check alerts, review diagnostics and download data from nearby Carrier Transicold refrigerated containers, even if the containers are stacked high above, the company said. The DataLINE Connect app provides information-rich displays, so operators can quickly see and respond to relevant container information.
“This represents a major leap in visibility, accessibility and functionality compared to traditional controls,” said Willy Yeo, director of marketing at Carrier Transicold. “Wireless technology enables greater and more convenient customer access to their container refrigeration systems for greater productivity.
“The Micro-Link 5 controller offers the potential to support more features and digital offerings.”
