Vehicle-powered temperature control system

Nov 5, 2009

The V-520 vehicle-powered temperature control system features the new Direct Smart Reefer (DSR) controller, a microprocessor control for direct-drive systems. DSR controller features include continuous load monitoring, automatic startup, three standard hour meters, alarm codes, maintenance reminders, upgradeable software, battery protection features, a clutch delay timer and options for 24 volts and 12 volts. The device is available in six models.

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