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bentk32
02-11-2007, 04:36 AM
I can not get this program to work on my laptop, it gives me a port is in use error. Does anyone here have some experience with this program? I can use wintrac with no problems.

clivemtk
02-11-2007, 04:53 PM
try taking off wintrac and running just reefer manager on its own

clivemtk
03-11-2007, 02:22 PM
post me your p\email

bentk32
06-11-2007, 09:10 AM
bentk24@pacbell.net Thanks.

clivemtk
07-11-2007, 12:21 AM
i had both wintrac and r\manager on my computer when i run it up came com port error 6 so i keep clicking the errors until it opened up what version is your reefer manager

pawelkrystek
17-11-2007, 03:59 PM
Hi
I'm new here, transport refrigeration is my hobby. How can get WinTrac software I would like to have it. Anybody can help me. Best regards

REEFER-TEK
25-11-2007, 03:08 AM
I use both reefer manager and reports along with wintrac 4.6.

Did you install thhe CNN driver? this may be your problem. I believe that program sets up a driver for your communications and hardware interface.

I also have had to set some of the properties on some laptops to make the Program operate on a lower OS system. thuis takes a little patience, but eventually it will work.

If you need a copy of the driver i can zip it and email it to you.

Let me know

Regards R-T

bentk32
14-12-2007, 08:25 AM
Can you email me that driver reefer-tek, cause I still have not got the program to work. Note: I do not have a serial port on laptop so I need to use a PCMCIA to serial adapter correct..?

absolute-zero
14-12-2007, 09:48 PM
Can you email me that driver reefer-tek, cause I still have not got the program to work. Note: I do not have a serial port on laptop so I need to use a PCMCIA to serial adapter correct..?

PM me your email address.
I would like to make a suggestion that maybe you should get a USB to serial conversion adapter. I would suggest a Belkin model. These are very effective and with the driver software they will make it a RS232 serial port. and programs that require commincations will be better to recognize it as that.

Just a suggestion

A-Z

thefridgeman2
01-02-2008, 10:56 PM
Most serial adaptors usb or pcmi will not work with reefer manager even with the CNN version 3 driver installed.
To date we have only found one type and it would only work with win98 sp2.
Your best bet is to buy a second hand XP laptop with a serial port built in.

absolute-zero
01-02-2008, 11:15 PM
Most serial adaptors usb or pcmi will not work with reefer manager even with the CNN version 3 driver installed.
To date we have only found one type and it would only work with win98 sp2.
Your best bet is to buy a second hand XP laptop with a serial port built in.

Interesting, as this remains the same for mircroprammer as well windows 98.

I use xp operating system as i know everything works pretty good, i however order my pc specifically to have 9 pin serial port.

I did find one insance where CTC dataview for container micro link 1 and 2 didnt work with XP, but was able to go into the programs properties and specify to operate on lower windows os system.

I have since then got the dataline S/W which is not DOS based program, and that seems to work ok, for my XP OS.

A-Z

bentk32
02-02-2008, 04:43 AM
Yea I have tried everything and I can not get carrier manager to work. I have a tablet pc which has several devices which could cause conflicts with the program. I tried removing wintrack and removing usb serial port drivers. I think carrier should just change there driver program to support usb to serial port. I have no problems at all with TK Smart PAC and wintrack

absolute-zero
03-02-2008, 05:21 PM
Yea I have tried everything and I can not get carrier manager to work. I have a tablet pc which has several devices which could cause conflicts with the program. I tried removing wintrack and removing usb serial port drivers. I think carrier should just change there driver program to support usb to serial port. I have no problems at all with TK Smart PAC and wintrack

Hi Bentk,

I dont think the problem is with any of the other software that you use, it is the way the CTC programs and there drivers recognize ports and or drivers.

I have spent many frustratin moments and years much like you trying to find a pc thast would work for all, it is quite difficult task.

I myself have several laptops, rangining from windows 95b/ all the way through XP, and the only reason i have not purchased OS vista,, is because of these driver and serial port conflicts.

I know between all of my laptop pc, i can work on most any reefer, any automotive car or commercial truck with multiplexing PLS, communicate with almost any semi trailer ABS systems.

I guess the end story here my friend is go buy PC laptop for couple hundred bucks or less with serial 9 rs 232. note stay away from OS 95 and ME.

Note: If you can get carrier to work with it then you can get any tk program to work with it.

I hope this helps

Regards A-Z

fridgie37
05-02-2008, 11:06 AM
Hi Bentk
We have tried every trick in the book here in NZ.
The final result was to get older laptop with built in RS232 Port.
Carrier let slip that they are waiting for software to work with usb convertors etc.

We are running 10 x ibm laptops with RS232 ports and XP SP2 it runs all carrier programs and TK Wintrac programs with no problems at all.

Hope this helps

Fridgie37

absolute-zero
05-02-2008, 03:03 PM
Fridgie,

Good tech tip

Yep thats what I use, A-31 IBM custom ordered with RS 232 DB9 port, I also use Panasonic Tough book.

I do have CTC tech tip I found the other day that discusses minimum computer hardware along with S/W requirmemnts.

It does state you need a PC with that specific port hardware, I also read the CTC microprogrammer will not work with anything higher than windows 98 OS.

Just a little more added info for the masses.

A-Z

thefridgeman2
06-02-2008, 01:04 AM
Carrier seems to bury its head in the sand a bit with this problem of DB9 and more recently with the gradual demise of pcmia capable Laptops.
They seem to think special build Dell or Panasonic Laptops will delay the day they will to have software that is vista and usb serial port compatable.

Just Bitching

absolute-zero
06-02-2008, 07:40 AM
Carrier seems to bury its head in the sand a bit with this problem of DB9 and more recently with the gradual demise of pcmia capable Laptops.
They seem to think special build Dell or Panasonic Laptops will delay the day they will to have software that is vista and usb serial port compatable.

Just Bitching

To be honest with ya I dont trust that most tk programs will work with vist either, i just assume keep ordering PCs with XP.

abbsnowman
06-02-2008, 08:05 AM
AZ your right! I can't use it either as Vista won't run my office software. I hear that we are not missing anything special anyways.

absolute-zero
06-02-2008, 08:13 AM
AZ your right! I can't use it either as Vista won't run my office software. I hear that we are not missing anything special anyways.


Abbs
Yes I agree were not missing anything.... We are ahead of the game, I think were ready to take on the big but yet so small world.:D

A-Z

TDI
06-02-2008, 09:42 PM
hi guys,
where can i get the reefermanager??

i googled half a day and found nothing

only this very interessting forum

hope you can help me

greetz TDI

absolute-zero
06-02-2008, 09:58 PM
Did you try Carrier Transicold or the affiliated dealer network? :)

A-Z

TDI
06-02-2008, 10:41 PM
sure
but its not so easy
because switzerland is very small an the local dealer wont sell the s/w to a tk dealer ;)
so i search for an alternative way to get the software

absolute-zero
07-02-2008, 06:55 AM
sure
but its not so easy
because switzerland is very small an the local dealer wont sell the s/w to a tk dealer ;)
so i search for an alternative way to get the software


Did you find what you needed?:)

A-Z

TDI
07-02-2008, 06:47 PM
i think so ;)

swissreefer
20-02-2008, 01:02 AM
Hey TDI,

you never told me, that you want to pay for it.

absolute-zero
20-02-2008, 10:15 AM
Hey TDI,

you never told me, that you want to pay for it.

Everything has a $$$$$$$$ sticker price...:D

Already

absolute-zero
20-02-2008, 10:20 AM
Hey TDI,

you never told me, that you want to pay for it.

He didnt tell me he was willing to pay for either, It kinda makes me wonder how he got it for nothing?:confused:

He must have friends in low places:cool:

I need friends in low places:D

A-Z

TDI
20-02-2008, 07:40 PM
Everything has a $$$$$$$$ sticker price...:D

Already


thats it

:D

swissreefer
20-02-2008, 08:17 PM
Just remember, I've paid for diner yesterday and we've to talk about the documents too.:cool:

@absolute-zero

It dosn't run on his system and he told me, the version is 04.17.xx :confused:

The last version we've is 03.05.00 (the version we use is 03.04).

TDI
20-02-2008, 09:30 PM
the version i got is 03.04

and i paid hard ;)

swissreefer
20-02-2008, 09:50 PM
What?
To whom?
How mutch?

Don't forget, I'm not your wife!

absolute-zero
20-02-2008, 10:06 PM
Just remember, I've paid for diner yesterday and we've to talk about the documents too.:cool:

@absolute-zero

It dosn't run on his system and he told me, the version is 04.17.xx :confused:

04.17xx that is the S/W for the advance controller not a program.

The last version we've is 03.05.00 (the version we use is 03.04).

I am waiting for one of my friends in low places to hook me up with 3.05 reefmanager, may get it very soon, my low place friend also said this will correct many of the Serial interface issues that pcs use usb vs DB9 serial.

I too may pay dearly for it.:D

A-Z

swissreefer
20-02-2008, 10:40 PM
fer me the 03.05 is just a visual update. the loggin don't work anymore (on 03.04 it works at least 20%). For me it's like the other. Wait 3 month, and you maybe will get a working version. I'll take a copy tomorrow and provide it (on your own risk)

swissreefer
20-02-2008, 10:49 PM
P.S.:
Don't hope for a simple system, working with usb. Due to the profile on the SP if he advancd and summit micro, it won't be possible to serve them. We don't use the DSUB9 as serial port (for that we need CCN) we need only three pins of it. When we don't get anymor the DSUB9 we've to use a external assembly, likeon X50

swissreefer
20-02-2008, 10:56 PM
P.S.S:
Firmware 04.17.XX in us? We got 04.07.00 last week (to correct some settings on Vector1800 for NAO)

esseuro
02-11-2008, 08:46 PM
Some information for those of you that have a laptop without a serial port but with a PCMCIA slot running Carrier software (Dataline or Reefermanager):

Unfortunately Carrier's CCN driver interfaces directly to the Windows serial.sys driver which therefore is incompatible with most serial adapters. Fortunately I found a Quatech PCMCIA - RS-232 adapter card which is compatible with this driver. I use Quatech model SSPR-100 which works fine with both Dataline and Reefermanager.
I hope this helps.

reefermechanic
03-11-2008, 11:57 AM
Hi Bentk32,

First , where can you use tihs program??On container units or truck-trailer units??

Best Regards.

Reefer Mechanic.

adacus1
12-11-2008, 03:39 AM
Reefer Manager is for Trailer units. I only have information about DataLine being from a Container background.

Current version of DataLine is Service Pack 8 released in August 2008. This is cetified to run on all OS from W98SP2 through XP there are also many reports that it runs OK on Vista although have not yet tried it, dont see the need to upgrade to a glossy front end.

The point about the CCN drivers should be well noted DataLine and Reefer Manager use the proprietary CCN driver set to communicate with the microprocessor. When installing ensure you allow the CCN drivers to load and install. After installation check in the Device Manager screen of system tools that there is a COM port configured as CCN Level II Communications port. Note the COM number and set up DataLine to use this port and there will be no communications issues between the lap top and unit. Any other driver set will not work. Most adaptors dont work as DataLine cannot see the serial port at the front end of a PCMCIA or USB to RS232 adaptor.

mazen eid
27-12-2008, 01:50 PM
Hi
I'm new here, transport refrigeration is my hobby. How can get reefer manager software I would like to have it. Anybody can help me. Best regards
mazen60jo@hotmail.com

carch
31-12-2008, 01:47 PM
From what I have been told, you must use a 9 pin RS232 serial port to be able to have your laptop connect with the micro. I have also heard that there is only one USB adapter that will work but you can not install the adapter software in the laptop or again it will not work. I do not know what the adapter type is. I ordered my laptops with the serial port and without Vista, to insure they would work.

nike123
31-12-2008, 05:30 PM
From what I have been told, you must use a 9 pin RS232 serial port to be able to have your laptop connect with the micro. I have also heard that there is only one USB adapter that will work but you can not install the adapter software in the laptop or again it will not work. I do not know what the adapter type is. I ordered my laptops with the serial port and without Vista, to insure they would work.

It is always possible to insert RS232 PCMCIA card like this one (http://www.bizearch.com/products/BBL_Single_Ports_Serial_RS_232_PCMCIA_Cardbus_1798_3445.htm) if your laptop dosnt have RS232 port.

adacus1
31-12-2008, 05:57 PM
AS an earlier poster pointed out the PCMCIA cards will not usually work as the interface has to be to the Sindows.sys serial driver direct and the the PCMCIA or USB to RS232 have to have there own driver sets and hence DataLine or ReeferManager cannot see the RS232 interfce through the driver

absolute-zero
31-12-2008, 11:08 PM
AS an earlier poster pointed out the PCMCIA cards will not usually work as the interface has to be to the Sindows.sys serial driver direct and the the PCMCIA or USB to RS232 have to have there own driver sets and hence DataLine or ReeferManager cannot see the RS232 interfce through the driver


You are 100% correct. However it is possible to do on some older windows 98 editions depending on the pc.

A-Z

makiterra
29-06-2009, 09:59 AM
Hello all,

Could someboby send me a copy of the reefermanager for trailer? I have a MSDOS based software that works well with older micros, but canīt see the advanced micros like the ones installed on the vector series.

my e-mail: makiterra@terra.es

thanks in advance,

bobstream
29-06-2009, 10:45 PM
pleas how give me wintrak this my msn
bob.stream@hotmail.com
thanks

Perigault
16-10-2009, 06:33 PM
:DI'm looking for the program manager for reefer transport refrigeration

abbsnowman
17-10-2009, 04:18 AM
What do you have to trade?

Boss302
19-10-2009, 03:49 PM
Fortunately I found a Quatech PCMCIA - RS-232 adapter card which is compatible with this driver. I use Quatech model SSPR-100 which works fine with both Dataline and Reefermanager.
I hope this helps.
This is the adapter card that Carrier recommends. It works.

Perigault
19-10-2009, 07:07 PM
if I get some money for the reefer mamager you will get some

Perigault
19-10-2009, 07:08 PM
otherwise I'm a poor man

Perigault
19-10-2009, 07:11 PM
Here is everything in euro

absolute-zero
25-10-2009, 06:28 PM
This is the adapter card that Carrier recommends. It works.

Cool finnally something that works besides a pc dedicated RS232 9 pin serial port.;)

Maverick6970
06-11-2009, 06:33 PM
Carrier will be releasing a new Reefer Manager with the capacity to use any usb adaptor.

abbsnowman
07-11-2009, 01:39 AM
Carrier will be releasing a new Reefer Manager with the capacity to use any usb adaptor.


This is true, but when?

jday_michel
08-11-2009, 12:39 PM
pleas how give me wintrak this my msn
mcnc6@msn.com
thanks

jday_michel
08-11-2009, 12:50 PM
Hi
I'm new here, transport refrigeration is my hobby. How can get reefer manager software I would like to have it. Anybody can help me. Best regards
mcnc6@msn.com (mcnc6@msn.com)

Perigault
10-11-2009, 08:17 PM
I'm really looking for the reefer program manager who can really help me.
I live in the Netherlands

Perigault
12-11-2009, 07:43 PM
My E.mail perigault@casema.nl

abbsnowman
14-11-2009, 05:29 AM
Perigualt, pm me some info of who you are and what ya do and maybe we can make a deal?
mark@futureclimates.ca
Abbs

jmostrebu
16-11-2009, 12:44 PM
My E.mail indoclima@gmail.com

abbsnowman
16-11-2009, 05:07 PM
Ok, Perigault you should be good to go now.
I will not be sending info out for awhile. I think its someone elses turn.

nickzarin
29-12-2009, 02:55 PM
;) if anybody can send me t/k software , i got problem with spectrum mt . nickzarin@gmail.com ;);)

dave@kingtec.co
01-02-2010, 10:20 PM
Hi there, I have the same hassle in South Africa, Is there a version of Reefer Manager that will run on Vista

jonathanspeel
24-02-2010, 08:38 AM
Hi everyone i'm new to the site. i'm in need of finding wintrac4.6 or latest release can anyone pls help

SakenPT
15-03-2010, 09:53 AM
hey guys, i have carrier reefer manager, but it's an old version, i am looking for wintrac and a newer version of this reefer manager for carrier, if anyone want's this version of carrier or if anyone can help me get the newer versiona and wintrac please email me at sakenpt@gmail.com

regards

mouse
18-03-2010, 08:56 PM
Hi jonathanspeel,i love South Afrika.
E-mail please!

AussieRod
23-03-2010, 06:32 PM
you can run it in vista under compatability mode

carrier_trained
24-03-2010, 09:20 AM
:off topic:
To access advance micro with sw 04.10.00 or later with reefer manager, you need version 3.10 of reefer manager, previous versions will not communicate via com port. This is because the US units(X2 2100/2500, VECTOR6500) come with some functions locked from factory, namely Psi and Fahrenheit.

carrier_trained
25-03-2010, 08:55 AM
And also, i have seen that port error after installing reefer manager, it is related to the install of the CCN drivers(which are for the pcmcia and com port).

Carrier recommend the "CCN drivers" be installed first, then "reefer manager" then "reports", and make sure ALL other programs like anti-virus, 3rd party firewalls(windows firewall can be left on) are turned off or disabled during install of software.
;)

carrier_trained
26-03-2010, 09:01 AM
:off topic:
To access advance micro with sw 04.10.00 or later with reefer manager, you need version 3.10 of reefer manager, previous versions will not communicate via com port. This is because the US units(X2 2100/2500, VECTOR6500) come with some functions locked from factory, namely Psi and Fahrenheit.

i meant 03.07 of reefer manager. Sorry for the confusion there!:o

irsoy
13-05-2010, 01:03 PM
please Reefer Manager 04
antakya@gmail.com

enzo_enzino
23-05-2010, 01:06 PM
please Reefer Manager 04

enzo.odorico@yahoo.it

brg:)

irsoy
24-09-2010, 10:47 AM
please 4 antakya@gmail.com

dmytrok
11-10-2010, 09:51 PM
Someone managed to be received reefer manager v. 03.07?

Alextrop
17-02-2011, 10:37 PM
This is the adapter card that Carrier recommends. It works.
Please answer, there I can find the list of recomended adapters?

tony2009
21-02-2011, 11:37 PM
Some information for those of you that have a laptop without a serial port but with a PCMCIA slot running Carrier software (Dataline or Reefermanager):

Unfortunately Carrier's CCN driver interfaces directly to the Windows serial.sys driver which therefore is incompatible with most serial adapters. Fortunately I found a Quatech PCMCIA - RS-232 adapter card which is compatible with this driver. I use Quatech model SSPR-100 which works fine with both Dataline and Reefermanager.
I hope this helps.

G'day esseuro;

I'm about to get a couple of the above cards.
They definitely work o.k. with Reefer Manager?

Regards.....

moggy66
26-02-2011, 07:25 PM
Anybody managed to download using refermanger via USB on an Acer computer...i have tried everything i got close once it did start to download but then froze up?

tony2009
01-04-2011, 07:06 AM
G'day esseuro;
Did you need to do any preparation in order to use the SSPR-100 card? Does it need to be formatted prior to use or can it be used straight up? Did you insert the card and connect the cable to your laptop?
We are going down the same road, so I'm keen to see how you used it.
Best regards; Tony........

tony2009
01-04-2011, 07:12 AM
G'day Moggy;
We've done it (not with an Acer though), but I still think it's more hit and miss than anything else. Make sure you use a Carrier approved USB adapter, I use the Keyspan USA-19HS and that appears to work for the most part.
Works well on one computer and a little hit and miss on another (could also be the computer in this case); all you can do is try one and see how you go.
Best regards; Tony.....