1. Introduction
1. INTRODUCTION
This manual provides information for personnel involved in the operation of Envirotainer container series
RKN e1 and is published by Envirotainer AB without warranty.
1.1 CONTAINER TYPE
The container is an active Unit Load Device (ULD) according to ETSO-C90c, including non-ETSO functions,
primary to keep cargo in a temperature-controlled environment.
The container is a 2K2C designed according to NAS 3610 and LD-3.
1.2 INTENDED USE
The RKN e1 is a temperature controlled air cargo container designed to transport temperature-controlled
products with temperature ranges between 0 and 25 degrees Celsius (32 °F to 77 °F). It is intended for use in
aircrafts, trucks and trains. The container may also be transported by ship when empty or loaded with non
temperature sensitive cargo.
The container can be used indoors or outdoors. Operating conditions when transporting temperature sensitive
cargo is stated in 3.8 Operating conditions.
The container may only be handled and operated by trained personnel, and in accordance with the instructions
given in this manual. Operational limitations regarding maximum gross weight, ambient temperatures and
power requirements stated in 6. Technical specification must not be exceeded.
When loaded on an aircraft, the container must run on battery power or be shut off. It must never be connected
to a power supply inside an aircraft.
If applicable, the use of the container must follow the "IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations".
Connectivity:
The container P/N 120007R-B-()-() is provided with connectivity equipment for wireless data transmission. This
equipment has built in flight detection in accordance with AC 91.21-1D, sections 10.2 and 10.3. It uses two
independent means to control the RF transmitters and automatically turns off the RF transmitters when the
container comes to close to an aircraft.
A manual connectivity switch is also available, to override the automatic flight detection and enable transport on
an aircraft for which the operator has not approved the use of equipment based on automatic flight detection in
accordance with AC 91.21-1D, sections 10.2 and 10.3
1.2.1 OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
The container is designed to meet the following environmental conditions:
Maximum altitude (unpressurized) AC power: 3000 m (9842 ft)
Battery power: 4600 m (15 092 ft)
Maximum supply voltage fluctuations Up to ±10 % of the nominal voltage
Overvoltage category Category II
Applicable pollution degree Pollution degree 3
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