DE112011101980T5 - Cooling system management and information display - Google Patents

Abstract

Embodiments of the invention provide methods of displaying information associated with a refrigeration system (10), methods of managing a refrigeration system (10), refrigeration systems (10), methods of providing redundancy to a refrigeration system (10), and injection systems (160). A refrigeration system (10) and method for displaying information associated with a refrigeration system (10) includes monitoring a temperature associated with the refrigeration system (10), determining events associated with the refrigeration system (10), and displaying the temperature and at least one event in connection with the cooling system (10), passing within a predetermined period of time, including displaying the temperature that occurs within the predetermined time period, and displaying a user interface element associated with at least one event occurring within the predetermined time period.

Description

Field of the invention

The present invention relates generally to refrigeration systems, and more particularly to displaying information concerning refrigeration systems and the management of such refrigeration systems.

Background of the invention

Cooling systems are known, such as those of the types known as "ultra low temperature freezers" (ULTs), which cool their internal storage spaces to relatively low temperatures, such as about -80 ° C or lower.

Known cooling systems of this type include two phases circulating respective first and second refrigerants. The first stage transfers energy (i.e., heat) from the first refrigerant to the environment via a condenser while the second second stage refrigerant receives energy from the refrigerated space (eg, a cabinet interior) via an evaporator. Heat is transferred from the second refrigerant to the first refrigerant via a heat exchanger in fluid communication with the two phases of the refrigeration system.

However, the management of these cooling systems is often cumbersome. For example, entering the settings into the cooling system is often performed by a manufacturer or dealer prior to providing that cooling system to a customer. Alternatively, some conventional cooling systems include a keypad for the user to enter settings, but this entry often results in errors because the keypads are typically difficult to handle. In any case, normal operation of a plurality of cooling systems may cause unforeseen undesirable results. For example, a plurality of cooling systems often recovers from a power outage at the same time, typically resulting in an increase in demand that the power system can not handle.

Incidentally, it is often difficult to couple or otherwise track data associated with the cooling systems. In particular, conventional refrigeration systems are unable to display information about temperatures in refrigeration systems or events associated with the refrigeration system that occur over an extended period of time. This can lead to questions about the operation of conventional cooling systems, which remain unanswered because there is no data to show how the conventional cooling systems operate. In addition, conventional refrigeration systems often lack an indication of the ambient temperatures that serve as initial values and additional information associated with the refrigeration system. Conventional cooling systems also lack security features that specify a particular user who has worked with the cooling system and at what time.

There is therefore a need for refrigeration systems whose settings can be changed by a user and whose various operational data can be tracked and displayed for predetermined periods of time.

Summary of the invention

Embodiments of the invention address the drawbacks of the known art and provide a method for displaying information associated with a refrigeration system and a refrigeration system that monitors, identifies and displays events associated with the operation of the refrigeration system.

In one embodiment, a cooling system and method are provided that monitor a temperature related to the cooling system and detect events associated with the cooling system. The cooling system and method further indicate the temperature and at least one event associated with the cooling system that occur during a predetermined time period, including displaying the temperature that occurs during the predetermined time period, and displaying a user interface element associated with at least one event is that occurs during the predetermined period of time.

In alternative embodiments, another cooling system and methods are provided that display information associated with the cooling system. The cooling system and method observe at least one temperature associated with the cooling system using a plurality of Temperature sensors, which are arranged within the cooling system, and show a graphical representation of at least part of the cooling system. The cooling system and method further illustrate a graphical representation of at least one temperature sensor in the graphical representation of at least a portion of the cooling system.

In other alternative embodiments, another cooling system and method monitors a temperature associated with the cooling system and determines events associated with the cooling system. The cooling system and method further include at least one user interface screen associated with the cooling system, wherein at least one user interface screen comprises at least one user-selectable element. The cooling system and method further determines and displays, in response to the selection of the user selectable item, contextual data associated with at least one user interface screen.

In further alternative embodiments, a method of providing redundancy to a cooling system and an injector system is provided. In these embodiments, the injector system and method receive a high temperature threshold, monitor a temperature associated with the cooling system, and in response to whether the temperature meets or exceeds the high temperature threshold, initiates an injection sequence using at least one predetermined source of cold.

In alternative embodiments, another cooling system and method, based on user inputs, determines a period of time from which to select a variable time and randomly selects the variable time out of the period. The refrigeration system and method further monitors a primary energy source that powers at least a portion of the refrigeration system and provides power to at least a portion of the refrigeration system in response to detecting an error associated with the primary energy source having an emergency power supply. Still further, the cooling system and method provide power to at least a portion of the cooling system via the primary power source in response to detection of a primary power source recovery after at least the variable time has elapsed.

Brief description of the drawings

The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of the invention and, together with the foregoing general description of the invention and the following detailed description of the invention, serve to explain the principles of the invention.

1 Figure 4 is a partially broken perspective view of an exemplary refrigeration system, and particularly an ultra-low temperature freezer ("ULT"), according to an embodiment of the invention.

2 is a schematic representation of a cooling unit, which in the ULT of 1 is used.

3 is a perspective view of a deck of the ULT the 1 ,

4 is a perspective view showing an inner part of the deck of the 2 illustrated.

5 is a perspective view of an inner part of an isolated enclosure in the deck of 2 - 3 ,

6 is a schematic representation of a controller of the ULT of 1 ,

7 is an illustration of a global configuration screen for a user to make global settings for the ULT 1 to configure.

8th is a representation of a temperature setting screen for the user to the ULT of 1 to configure assigned temperatures.

9 is a representation of the temperature setting screen of 8th when the user has an operating temperature for the ULT of 1 sets.

10 is a representation of the temperature setting screen of 8th when the user sets an alarm temperature for the ULT's 1 sets.

11 is a representation of an energy mode screen for the user to enter a power mode for the ULT 1 to configure.

12 is an illustration of a settings screen for the user to add to the ULT's 1 navigate associated screens.

13 is a representation of a screen for freezer settings for the user to view the ULT of the user 1 view and / or adjust associated temperature and time settings.

14 is a representation of a back-up preference screen for the user to whom the ULT of 1 display and / or adjust associated back-up settings.

15 is a representation of a connectivity screen for the user to provide a method of communication to the ULT of the 1 is assigned, to configure or to select.

16 is an illustration of the Ethernet settings screen for the user to match the ULT's 1 configured Ethernet communication settings.

17 is a representation of a serial settings screen for the user to whom the ULT of the 1 configured serial communication settings.

18 is an illustration of a preferences screen for the user to view the ULT's 1 display and / or adjust associated preferences.

19 is an illustration of a user management screen for the user to manage users of the ULT 1 ,

20 is an illustration of a screen for entering new users for the user to input data to a new user of the ULT of the user 1 assigned.

21 is an illustration of a system health screen for the user to display from the ULT 1 associated information.

22A is a representation of a sensor data screen for the user to view from the ULT of 1 associated information via sensors.

22B FIG. 13 is an illustration of a schematic data screen for the user to display information about one or more of the ULT's 1 associated components.

23 is an event log screen for the user to view events related to the ULT 1 to view and / or sort.

24 is a representation of an event log detail screen that contains information related to a particular event log screen 23 illustrating illustrated event

25 is a representation of a power system screen for the user to get information about the ULT's 1 view associated energy system.

26 is a representation of a start screen for the user to change the inside temperature of the cabinet and at least one of the ULT's 1 view associated event that happens during a predetermined period of time.

27 is a picture of a screen for an enlarged-line-chart for the user, the cabinet interior temperature and at least one of the ULT's 1 view associated event that happens during a predetermined period of time.

28 is a representation of a graphics axis screen for the user to display parameters for the startup screen 26 or the enlarged line graph screen 27 adjust.

29 is an illustration of the magnified line graph screen of 27 after adjusting the parameters as in 28 shown.

30 is an illustration of a first graph event screen displaying information about an event after selecting a user-selectable icon associated with that event on the start screen of FIG 26 or the enlarged line graph screen 27 displays

31 is an illustration of a second graph event screen that displays information about an event following the selection of a user-selectable icon associated with that event on the start screen of FIG 26 or the enlarged line graph screen 27 displays

32 is a picture of a file browser screen for the user to click on the ULT 1 to view saved files.

33 is an illustration of an alternative embodiment of the start screen of 26 ,

34 is an illustration of a help screen displaying contextual data associated with a screen which in turn corresponds to the ULT of the 1 assigned.

35 FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a sequence of operations for detecting a temperature and an ULT of the 1 associated event shows.

36 FIG. 11 is a flow chart showing a sequence of operations for displaying a cabinet interior temperature and / or an event occurring over a predetermined period of time and the ULT of FIG 1 is assigned.

37 FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating a sequence of operations for displaying data associated with a selected event, which in turn corresponds to the ULT of the event 1 assigned.

38 FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating a sequence of operations to display contextual data associated with a screen, which in turn corresponds to the ULT of FIG 1 assigned

39 FIG. 11 is a flow chart illustrating a sequence of operations for the ULT of the 1 to recover from a failure of the primary energy source

40 FIG. 11 is a flow chart illustrating a sequence of operations for the ULT of the 1 to save files in memory.

41 FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating a sequence of operations to perform the ULT of the 1 to arrange associated injection method.

Detailed description

With reference to the figures and specifically 1 an exemplary cooling system according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. The system of 1 is in the form of a very low temperature freezer ("ULT") 10 and has a deck 14 that has a closet 16 for storing articles requiring cooling to temperatures of, for example, about -80 ° C or lower. The cupboard 16 in turn, includes a cabinet housing 16a and a door 16b having an access to an interior 16c of the cupboard 16 allows. The cupboard 16 further includes at least one user interface 18 , As in 1 represented, is the user interface 18 on the cabinet door 16b assembled. The user interface 18 may receive data (including, for example, a keyboard, mouse, microphone, and / or other user interface devices) and / or output data (including, for example, through a display, speakers, printer, and / or other user output device) , In certain embodiments, the user interface is 18 a touchscreen that is operable both for data acquisition by a user and for data output to a user. As in 1 represented, is the user interface 18 on the outside of the door 16b assembled. One skilled in the art will recognize that in alternative embodiments, the user interface 18 in another place of the cabinet 16 is mounted and in other alternative embodiments, the user interface 18 on the deck 14 of the ULT 10 is mounted.

The deck 14 carries one or more components, which together form a two-stage cascade cooling system unit 20 ( 2 ) that form thermally with cabinet 16 interacts with the interior 16c to cool it off. As used herein, the term "deck" refers to the structural composite or frame that underlies the cabinet 16 is arranged and carries this. An exemplary of the unit 20 Similar refrigeration unit is described in US Patent Application No. 12 / 570,480 entitled "REFRIGERATION SYSTEM MOUNTED WITHIN A DECK" (Attorney Docket TFLED-227AUS) and US Patent Application No. 12 / 570,348 entitled "SYSTEM HAVING A VARIABLE SPEED COMPRESSOR" (Attorney Docket TFLED-226AUS), both assigned to the assignee of the present application. The disclosure of the same assignee's applications is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

Regarding 2 - 5 become details of the exemplary cooling unit 20 described. unit 20 consists of a first stage 24 and a second stage 26 corresponding to first and second circuits for circulation of a first refrigerant 34 and a second refrigerant 36 define. A plurality of sensors S ₁ to S ₁₈ are arranged to different conditions of the unit 20 and / or properties of the refrigerants 34 . 36 in unit 20 to determine while a control device 130 Data related to the operation of the ULT 10 controls and logs. The first stage 24 transfers energy (ie heat) from the first refrigerant 34 on the environment 40 while the second refrigerant 36 the second stage 26 Energy from the inside of the cabinet 16c receives. Heat is from the second refrigerant 36 via a heat exchanger 44 ( 5 ) in fluid communication with first and second stages 24 . 26 the cooling unit 20 stands on the first refrigerant 34 transfer.

The first stage 24 includes, in sequence, a first compressor 50 , a capacitor 54 and a first expansion device 58 , A fan 62 conducts ambient air over the condenser 54 through a filter 54a and facilitates the transfer of heat from the first refrigerant 34 on the environment 40 , The second stage 26 contains, also in sequence, a second compressor 70 , a second expansion device 74 and an evaporator 78 , The evaporator 78 is in thermal communication with the interior 16c of the cupboard 16 ( 1 ), allowing heat from the inside 16c on the evaporator 78 is transferred and thus the interior 16c cools. The heat exchanger 44 is in fluid communication with the first stage 24 between the first expansion device 58 and the first compressor 50 , Furthermore, the heat exchanger 44 in fluid communication with the second stage 26 between the second compressor 70 and the second expansion device 74 , As a rule, the first refrigerant 34 in the condenser 54 condenses and remains in the liquid phase until at some point within the heat exchanger 44 evaporated. The first refrigerant is considered to be vapor through the first compressor 50 compressed before it goes to the capacitor 54 is returned.

In operation, the second refrigerant receives 36 Heat from the inside 16c through the evaporator 78 and flows out of the evaporator 78 to the second compressor 70 through a pipe 90 , A cordless device 92 is in fluid communication with conduit 90 to the second refrigerant 36 in gaseous form to the second compressor 70 while excess amounts of the same are collected in liquid form and the second compressor 70 be fed at a controlled rate. From the second compressor 70 the compressed second refrigerant flows 36 through a pipe 96 and in the heat exchanger 44 who is the first and second stage 24 . 26 , thermally interconnects. The second refrigerant 36 enters the heat exchanger 44 in gaseous form and transfers heat to the first refrigerant 34 while condensing in liquid form. In this context, the flow of the first refrigerant 34 z. B. a counterflow with respect to the second refrigerant 36 be to maximize the rate of heat transfer. In a specific, non-limiting example, the heat exchanger 44 in the form of a brazed plate heat exchanger with split flow vertically oriented within the deck 14 ( 1 ) and adapted to the amount of turbulent flow of the first and second refrigerants 34 . 36 in the heat exchanger 44 to maximize, in turn, the heat transfer from the second refrigerant 36 on the first refrigerant 34 maximized. Other types or configurations of heat exchangers are also possible.

Continue in terms of 2 - 5 leaves the second refrigerant 36 the heat exchanger 44 in liquid form through an outlet 44a of the same and flows through a pipe 102 through a filter / dryer unit 103 , then through the second expansion device 74 and then back to the evaporator 78 the second stage 26 where it can vaporize into the gaseous form while it releases heat from the cabinet interior 16c can record. The second stage 26 This exemplary embodiment also includes an oil loop 104 for lubricating the second compressor 70 , In particular, the oil loop contains 104 an oil separator 106 in fluid communication with conduit 96 and an oil return line 108 to return the oil to the second compressor 70 returns. Additionally or alternatively, the second stage 26 a superheater 110 for cooling the outlet flow of the second refrigerant 36 contained, and in fluid communication with conduit 96 upwards of the heat exchanger 44 is.

As discussed above, the first refrigerant flows 34 through the first stage 24 ,

In particular, the first refrigerant receives 34 Heat from the second refrigerant 36 passing through the heat exchanger 44 flows, leaves the heat exchanger 44 in gaseous form through an outlet 44b of it and flows along a pair of leads 114 . 115 towards the first compressor 50 , A cordless device 116 is between wires 114 and 115 positioned to the first refrigerant 34 in gaseous form to the first compressor 50 while surplus quantities thereof are collected in liquid form and into the first compressor 50 be fed at a controlled rate. From the first compressor 50 the compressed first refrigerant flows 34 through a pipe 118 and in the condenser 54 , The first refrigerant 34 in the condenser 54 transfers heat to the surrounding environment 40 while it condenses from the gaseous to the liquid form, before flowing along lines 122 . 123 through a filter / dryer unit 126 and in the first expansion device 58 flows where the first refrigerant 34 undergoes a pressure loss. From the first expansion device 58 the first refrigerant flows 34 through a pipe 127 back into the heat exchanger 44 and enters it in liquid form.

Continue in terms of 2 - 5 encloses an exemplary isolated enclosure enclosure 150 in the deck 14 one or more of the components described above and allows sufficient isolation of these components, which in turn improves the efficiency of the unit 20 improved compared to conventional cooling units. In particular, the heat exchanger 44 in the insulated housing 150 supported and is surrounded by sufficient amounts of insulation 152 to achieve a desired efficiency of the heat exchanger 44 to reach. In addition, prevents a variety of insulators 154 , such as foam blocks, contact between lines in the housing 150 at selected locations and positions the leads and other components when the housing 150 is foamed.

In this exemplary embodiment, the heat exchanger is 44 generally vertically aligned and further such that the first refrigerant 34 in one direction generally upward, while the second refrigerant 36 usually flows down in one direction. More specifically, the first refrigerant enters 34 the heat exchanger 44 near a lower part thereof and leaving it near an upper part of the heat exchanger 44 , Likewise, the second refrigerant enters 36 the heat exchanger 44 near an upper part thereof and leaving it near a lower part of the heat exchanger 44 , As described above, the first refrigerant evaporates 34 from a liquid to a gaseous form in the heat exchanger 44 while the second refrigerant 36 from a gaseous to a liquid form in the heat exchanger 44 condensed.

In the exemplary embodiment of 2 - 5 , carries the insulated case 150 also in its interior the first expansion device 58 the first stage 24 , In this embodiment, the first expansion device 58 in the form of a capillary tube, although it is intended to take a different form instead, such as, but not limited to, an expansion valve (not shown). Next to the first expansion device 58 is the battery device 116 the first stage 24 inside the insulated housing 150 arranged, as well as the filter / dryer unit 103 the second stage 26 , Professionals will easily understand that other components of the unit 20 inside the insulated housing 150 alternatively or in addition to these components, located inside the housing 150 in the described embodiment can be arranged.

In addition to the first stage 24 and the second stage 26 can the ULT 10 an injector system 160 included as a backup for the first stage 24 and / or the second stage 26 can be operated, connected to or in communication with it. In particular, the injector system 160 are in communication with the cabinet interior 16c and work to add refrigerant to the cabinet interior 16c to inject in response to the temperature of the cabinet interior 16c rises too high. If, for example, in the cabinet interior 16c A high-temperature threshold can be reached or exceeded by the controller 130 an event associated with the high temperature threshold being reached or exceeded, and the injector system 160 can one or more refrigerant R ₁ to R ₂ directly into the cabinet interior 16c injected to the temperature of the cabinet interior 16c reduce quickly.

Among the factors that a professional can use to decide which components in the case 150 should include the expected operating temperature of the specific component under steady-state operating conditions, taking into account the boiling points and other characteristics of the first refrigerant 34 and second refrigerant 36 , the desired temperature at which the cabinet interior 16c should be kept, different operating pressures and similar factors. For example, at ULT freezers with an expected cabinet temperature of about -86 ° C and certain common refrigerants expected that the heat exchanger 44 operating at steady-state conditions at about -40 ° C. Exemplary refrigerants suitable for the presently described embodiments include commercially available refrigerants under the respective designation R404A for the first refrigerant 34 and a mixture of R290 and R508B for the second refrigerant 36 , Moreover, in certain embodiments, the first and second refrigerants may be combined with an oil to lubricate the respective compressors 50 . 70 to facilitate. For example, and without limitation, the first refrigerant may be 34 with oil Mobil EAL Artic 32 combined, and the second refrigerant 36 can be combined with Zerol 150 alkylbenzene oil. In another aspect of the present disclosure, the exact arrangement of the components in the drawings is intended to be exemplary only and not limiting.

Regarding 6 includes an exemplary controller 130 who is the ULT 10 controls and with the ULT 10 collects related data, at least one central processing unit ("CPU") 170 , coupled to a memory 172 , Every CPU 170 is typically implemented in hardware using circuit logic arranged on one or more physical integrated circuit devices or chips. Every CPU 170 may be one or more microprocessors, microcontrollers, field programmable gate arrays or ASICs while memory 172 Random Access Memory (RAM), Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM), Static Random Access Memory (SRAM), Flash Memory, and / or other digital storage medium may also typically be integrated using circuit logic integrated on one or more physical storage mediums Circuit devices or chips is arranged is implemented. As such, memory can be 172 can be considered as storage physically elsewhere in the ULT 10 is arranged, for. For example, each cache in the at least one CPU 170 as well as any storage capacity used as virtual storage, e.g. On a mass storage device 174 stored (eg, a mounted storage such as a hard disk drive or other attached storage, removable storage such as a USB drive or SD memory card), another computer system 176 , a network storage device 178 (eg a tape drive) or other network device 180 (in the following: "server" 180 ), coupled to the controller 130 through at least one network interface 183A (represented as and in the following: "Network I / F" 183A ) by means of at least one network 182 , It will be understood that this is at least one network 182 at least one private communications network (such as an intranet) and / or at least one public communications network (such as the Internet) may be included. The computer system 176 or the server 180 In particular embodiments, a computer, a computer system, a calculator, a server, a hard disk array or a programmable device such as a multi-user computer, a single-user computer, a mobile computer device, a networked device (including a computer in one Cluster configuration), a mobile telecommunication device, a video game console (or other gaming system) etc. Next to the network I / F 183A the controller comprises at least one serial interface 183B (shown as and in the following: "Serial I / F" 183B ) to serially communicate with an external device, such as the computer system 176 and / or server 180 , In alternative embodiments, the serial I / F 183B designed to work with a portable storage, eg. A USB memory device (not shown) or a flash memory card (not shown) from which data is transmitted or received.

The controller 130 is to the user interface 18 via an input / output device interface 184 (represented as and in the following: "I / OI / F" 184 ) coupled. The controller 130 is also attached to various other components of the ULT 10 through the I / OI / F 184 coupled, including sensors S ₁ to S ₁₈ , the temperature sensors (eg for the cabinet interior 16c , for the first stage 24 , for the second stage 26 and for the ambient temperature of the environment of the ULT 10 ), or event sensors (eg, power loss events, power restoration events, door open events, door closed events, component failure events, and injection event events) ("sensors" as well) 186 shown). In addition, the controller 130 to components of the first stage 24 , Second stage components 26 and the injector system 160 through the I / OI / F 184 coupled

The controller 130 is usually under the control of an operating system 188 and executes or relies upon various computer software applications, sequences of operations, components, programs, files, objects, modules, etc. that are consistent with embodiments of the invention. In certain embodiments, the controller performs 130 or otherwise relies on at least one application 190 to the ULT 10 to control the ULT 10 gather associated information and generate user interface screens that are consistent with embodiments of the invention.

Incidentally, the controller 130 designed to power at least part of the ULT 10 to control. The ULT 10 can include and the controller 130 be coupled to a primary energy 192 (eg a source of AC power) and a backup power source 194 (eg at least one energy storage such as at least one battery or a super-capacitor). In case of failure of the primary energy source 192 can be at least part of the ULT 10 with power from the backup power source 194 work. In this way, the contents of the ULT 10 inside the cabinet 16c kept at about the set temperature. When the primary energy source 192 is restored, the controller causes 130 in that the power supply to the at least part of the ULT 10 from the backup power source 194 to the primary energy source 192 switches

Still further is the controller 130 configured to handle events related to the ULT 10 to recognize. For example, and without the intention of limitation, the controller is 130 configured, a power on event, power off event, power failure event, power back event, door open event, door closed event, a component failure event, an injection event, an interface lock event ( eg the touch screen 18 is blocked), a user management event (eg, a user has been added, a user has been edited, and / or a user has been deleted), a service event, an interface-unlocked event (such as the touchscreen 18 is unlocked), a connectivity event (such as the controller 130 has a connection to the network 182 and / or another computer 176 . 178 and or 180 established, lost and / or terminated), a temperature event (eg high temperature threshold or low temperature threshold has been reached or exceeded or operating temperature has been reached) and / or input user identification event. In certain embodiments, the controller may 130 recognize and indicate a temperature event in one of a variety of ways, such as: B. that a high-temperature threshold (also referred to as "alarm temperature") has been reached or exceeded. In some embodiments, the controller may 130 recognize that a high temperature threshold has been reached and immediately indicate such a temperature event (eg, a high temperature threshold event, high temperature event, or "alarm temperature" event). In alternative embodiments, the controller 130 recognize that a high temperature threshold has been reached and notify a high temperature threshold event only if the high temperature threshold has been met or exceeded for a predetermined period of time (eg, and without the thirty second limitation intent). In still other alternative embodiments, the controller 130 determine that a high temperature threshold has been reached, and notify a high temperature threshold event only if the high temperature threshold has persisted or even been exceeded within a predetermined time period (eg, and without the thirty second limitation intent) is and the ULT 10 has not recovered to a certain temperature (such as an offset or primary offset temperature).

Illustrate in accordance with embodiments of the invention 7 - 34 the variety of screens on the user interface 18 through the controller 130 or alternatively on a display from a computer system in communication with the ULT 10 (eg computer system 176 and / or server 180 , the application 190 contains and the controller 130 remote controls over the network I / F 183A or serial I / F 183B or like computer system 176 and / or server 180 that the controller 130 control remotely, such as B. by application 190 , via network I / F 183A or serial I / F 183B ). The screens in 7 - 34 enable a user to the ULT 10 enter and view associated data and operations, settings and / or functionalities of the ULT 10 adapt.

7 shows a global configuration screen 200 of which a user has global configurations of the ULT 10 can configure. In particular, the global configuration screen 200 through the user interface 18 and a variety of user-selectable items or icons 202 - 212 include on at least one other screen. The global configuration screen 200 includes a screen calibration icon 202 The user selects (for example, on a touch screen, with the mouse, via a command) to see a screen to the user interface 18 to calibrate a global configuration icon 204 The user selects to view and / or customize global configurations, a clause and condition icon 206 The user selects for information as well as terms and conditions of use for the ULT 10 to look at, a temperature setting icon 208 The user selects the operating and alarm temperatures for the ULT 10 to view and / or adjust an energy settings icon 210 the user selects to power the ULT 10 to view and / or adjust, and a help icon 212 The user selects to display help via the screen.

The global configuration screen 200 Also includes a variety of user-selectable icons 214 - 230 that belong only to the global configuration screen. These include the user language icon 214 The user chooses to do a dropdown control 216 to activate (to let the user select a language), a date icon 218 The user chooses a date picker control 220 to activate (to let the user select a calendar date), a clock icon 222 The user selects to use both a time-mode control 224 (to let the user select that time is either am or pm, or that time is based on a 24-hour clock) as well as a timer 226 to activate (to let the user select the current time) and a temperature icon 228 The user selects for a temperature control 230 to activate (to let the user determine if the temperature is displayed in Celsius or Fahrenheit). After specifying the language, date, time or temperature scale, the user can configure them by selecting a confirmation icon 232 to confirm. The global configuration screen 200 also contains a "back" arrow icon 234 so that the user can navigate back to the previously provided screen.

In response to the user turning on the temperature setting icon 208 selects, the in 8th illustrated temperature adjustment screen 240 displayed. In the temperature setting screen 240 the user can have a primary temperature control 242 Select the operating temperature (or set temperature) for the ULT 10 adjust. The operating temperature of the ULT 10 is the exemplary temperature at which the cabinet interior 16c should be kept. 9 shows the temperature setting screen 240 if the primary temperature control 242 has been activated. In the temperature setting screen 240 the user can also do a backup temperature control 244 Select to set an alarm temperature (or a high temperature threshold) for the ULT 10 (eg the temperature at which an alarm is provided and / or where an injection procedure is initiated, around the cabinet interior 16c cool). 10 shows the temperature setting screen 240 when the backup temperature control 244 has been activated.

In response to the selection of the energy setting icon 210 by the user, the in 11 illustrated power mode screen 250 displayed. The power mode screen 250 Allows a user to enter a power mode for the ULT 10 to choose. These power modes can be a power mode (in which the ULT 10 respond quickly to temperature changes at the expense of greater power consumption) include a normal mode (in which the ULT 10 responds to temperature changes at a normal speed with respect to normal power consumption) and a power saving mode (in which the ULT 10 respond to temperature changes at a slightly slower rate for less power consumption than in power or normal mode). As such, the user selects a power mode icon 252 To activate the power mode, the user selects a normal mode icon 254 to activate the normal mode, and the user selects an energy saving icon 256 to activate the energy saving mode.

After initial configuration (for example, after the user interface has been calibrated, the global configurations have been configured, the clauses and conditions have been considered, the operating and alarm temperatures have been set, and / or the power mode has been set), and more generally when on the controller 130 after initial configuration has been accessed (such as through the touch screen 18 ), the controller can 130 Provide the user with a screen to enter their username and password (not shown). In particular, each user can be assigned to a particular user type. Certain types of users include a "generic" type in which users are assigned specific permissions to the operation of the ULT 10 to view and view related data (but where users can not see all the data, screens, or add new users), an administrator type where users can view all data and screens, add new users, and create a service Type in which the user service type data for the ULT 10 (but where users can not see all the data, screens or add new users). In particular, each type of user may have an operating mode of the ULT 10 be assigned while the user is logged in. For example, if the user is logged on as a user of the general type, the ULT 10 are in a generic mode containing only the data that the general user is allowed to access. Accordingly, if the user is a service type user, the ULT may become 10 in service mode, which provides access only to the data that the service user is allowed to access. It is therefore to be understood that at least some of the following screens are used in 12 - 34 at least for some types of users and / or in at least some of the modes of operation of the ULT 10 not available. In any case, it will be understood that at least some of the following screens that are shown in 12 - 34 , can only be accessed when a user at the ULT 10 is logged in.

In some embodiments, the controller may 130 provide the user with a screen to navigate to various additional screens to view information associated with the ULT 10 are connected. In particular, the controller offers 130 a settings screen 270 represented in 12 which provides a central point for the user to adjust the settings of the ULT 10 to watch and / or set as well as the ULT 10 to view associated information. The settings screen 270 includes a lock icon 272 The user selects the user interface 18 to lock, a settings icon 274 The user selects to go to the settings screen 270 to navigate, a startup icon 276 The user selects to access a home screen that shows the cabinet interior temperature and / or events associated with the ULT 10 and a general health icon 278 the user selects to go to the ULT 10 to access assigned detailed status data. As shown, the general health icon is 278 in the shape of a heart and can indicate by its color or an alternative graphical representation whether the ULT 10 acceptable and / or operating at an acceptable temperature.

As shown, contains the settings screen 270 continue a freezer set icon 282 The user selects to view and / or adjust temperature and time settings, a backup settings icon 284 the user selects to view and / or adjust backup settings (eg injector system settings 160 of the ULT 10 ), a global settings icon 286 The user selects to view and / or customize global configurations (such as those in 7 shown), a connectivity icon 288 The user selects to view and / or adjust the connectivity settings, a preferences icon 290 The user selects to view and / or customize preferences, a user management icon 292 The user selects to view and / or customize user information, a calibration icon 294 The user selects the user interface 18 to calibrate, and a system health icon 296 The user selects for temperature, event, and / or other data related to the ULT 10 are assigned to look at.

13 illustrates a freezer settings screen 300 provided in response to the user setting the freezer setting icon 282 on the settings screen 280 selects. The freezer setting screen 300 allows the user to the ULT 10 view and / or adjust associated temperature and time settings. The freezer setting screen 300 includes a primary setpoint temperature control 302 The user selects the operating temperature for the ULT 10 to set a warm alarm setpoint temperature control 304 The user selects the alarm temperature for the ULT 10 set, a primary offset temperature control 306 The user selects to adjust a primary offset temperature (eg, a temperature offset for the ULT 10 That is a deviation from the alarm temperature that the ULT 10 within a certain time indicates to prevent an alarm temperature event), a cold alarm set point temperature control 308 The user selects to set a cold alarm temperature (or a low temperature threshold) for the ULT 10 (eg a temperature at which a cold alarm is provided), a bodyguard temperature control 310 The user chooses to maintain a bodyguard temperature for the ULT 10 set (for example, a temperature that the compressor 70 the second stage 26 is assigned and which is a problem with the lubrication of this compressor 70 indicating), and a time delay control 312 The user selects the time delay for the ULT 10 to restore energy loss and an ambient temperature indicator 314 that the environmental temperature of the environment outside of the ULT 10 indicates. In alternative embodiments, the time delay control 312 replaced by a random time delay control (not shown) in which the user indicates that the ULT 10 to use a random time delay to recover from the loss of energy. Specifically, the random time delay control may be the number of ULTs used in a device 10 For example, the user may request an exemplary number of ULTs 10 which are used in the facility, such as twenty, forty or some alternative numbers). In response to user input, the random time delay control may determine how long a period of time from which the random time delay is selected should be. For example, if the user indicates that the device is about twenty ULTs 10 contains, the ULT 10 select a random time from a range of between about 0-15 minutes as a time delay. However, if the user indicates that the device is about forty ULTs 10 contains, the ULT 10 select a random time from a range of between about 0-30 minutes as a time delay. If other ULTs 10 also configured in a similar way, the time delay for the ULTs should be set 10 distributed at least in part over the time range, by the number of ULTs specified by the user 10 is determined. It will be understood by one of ordinary skill in the art that embodiments of the invention may include and / or utilize any number of known pseudo-random algorithms, which in turn are used to select the random time, although there is no pure random function.

14 shows a backup setting screen 320 In response to the selection of the backup settings icon 284 on the settings screen 280 provided by the user. The backup setting screen 320 allows the user to use the injector system 160 related View and / or adjust backup settings. The backup setting screen 320 Contains a backup primary temperature control 322 The user selects an injection method temperature for the injection system 160 to perform an injection procedure (which may or may not correspond to the alarm temperature), a backup offset temperature control 324 The user selects to set a backup offset temperature for the injection system 160 (eg a temperature offset for the injection system 160 indicating the allowed deviation from the injection process temperature before the injector system 160 performs an injection method), and an injection method refrigerant control 326 for selecting a refrigerant to be injected during an injection process into the injection system 160 by the user.

15 shows a connectivity setting screen 330 In response to that the user has the connectivity icon 288 of the settings screen 280 selects, is provided. The connectivity settings screen 330 Allows the user to select whether Ethernet or serial communication is used. The connectivity settings screen 330 includes an Ethernet icon 332 The user selects to view and / or adjust the Ethernet connection settings. The connectivity settings screen 330 also includes a serial icon 334 the user selects to view and / or adjust the serial connection settings.

16 shows an Ethernet settings screen 340 in response to that the user has the ethernet icon 332 of the connectivity settings screen 330 selects, is provided. The Ethernet settings screen 340 Allows the user to view and / or adjust the Ethernet connection settings. The Ethernet settings screen 340 includes a domain controller 342 The user selects to create a domain for the Ethernet connections, an IP address control 344 The user selects an IP address for the ULT 10 to enter a gateway control 346 the user selects to provide a gateway for the ULT 10 to enter a DNS control 348 The user selects a DNS server address for the ULT 10 to enter a mask control 350 the user selects to create a subnet for the ULT 10 and a DHCP control 352 from which the user DHCP for the ULT 10 enable or disable. In some embodiments, and in response to the user controlling the domain 342 , the IP address control 344 , the gateway control 346 , the DNS control 348 , and / or the mask control 350 selects, sets the controller 130 An on-screen QWERTY keyboard is available that the user can use to set the domain, IP address, gateway, DNS server address, and / or subnetwork for the ULT 10 enter. In alternative embodiments, and in response to the user performing the IP address control 344 , the gateway control 346 , the DNS control 348 and / or the mask control 350 selects, sets the controller 130 An on-screen number keypad is provided that allows the user to use the numbers for the IP address, gateway, DNS server address, and / or subnetwork for the ULT 10 enter.

17 shows a serial setting screen 360 provided in response to the user selecting the serial icon 334 of the connectivity settings screen 330 selects. The serial settings screen 360 Allows the user to view and / or adjust the serial connection settings. The serial settings screen 360 includes a baud rate control 362 The user selects to set the speed for the serial communication, a parity control 364 The user selects to select the type of parity for the serial communication, a hardware control 366 The user selects to select the type of hardware controller to use for serial communications (if any), a data bit controller 368 The user selects to set the number of data bits to use for the serial communication and a stop-bit control 370 The user selects to set the number of stop bits to use for serial communications.

18 is a representation of a preferences screen 380 which is provided in response to the user's preferences icon 290 of the settings screen 280 selects. The Preferences screen 380 allows the user to use the ULT 10 View and / or adjust related preferences, including whether communications are allowed, a power mode for the ULT 10 , a timeout for the user interface 18 as well as others with the ULT 10 related preferences.

19 is a representation of a user management screen 390 which is provided in response to the user selecting the user management icon 292 of the settings screen 280 selects. The user management screen 390 allows the user to view and / or customize user information. The user management screen 390 includes a user selection control 392 who are the ones for the ULT 10 authorized user as well as the associated information. A user can also control one in the user selection control 392 selected user and adjust associated data or delete this selected user altogether. The user management screen 390 also includes a user generation icon 394 The user selects to add a new user for the ULT 10 to generate a user edit icon 396 The user selects to customize information associated with a selected user and a user delete icon 398 the user selects to delete a selected user.

20 is an illustration of a new user data entry screen 400 provided in response to the user prompting the user generation icon 394 the user management screen 390 selects. The new user data entry screen 400 allows the user to enter data associated with a new user. The new user data entry screen 400 includes a name control 402 The user selects to enter the name of a new user, a password control 404 The user selects to enter a password of a new user, a user-type control 406 The user selects to specify what type of user the new user is (such as administrator or user) and e-mail control 408 the user selects to provide the new user's e-mail address. In some embodiments, and in response to the user's name control 402 , the password control 404 and / or e-mail control 408 selects, sets the controller 130 an on-screen QWERTY keyboard that the user can use to enter the user name, user password, and / or user email.

A person skilled in the art will recognize that the controls 402 - 408 appearing in the New User Data Entry screen 400 contained in a user data adjustment screen (not shown) may be used to customize information associated with the selected user. As such, the user data adjustment screen may control the controls 402 - 408 included, but with at least some data in at least one of the controls 402 - 408 already entered. The user can therefore have a specific control 402 - 408 Select to customize the data for the selected user.

21 is a representation of a system health screen 410 provided in response to the user prompting the system health icon 296 of the settings screen 280 Alternatively, the system health screen is selected 410 provided in response to the user having the general health icon 278 selects. The system health screen 410 It allows the user the general data about the operation of the ULT 10 and specific data concerning temperature sensors, events and / or energy operation. The system health screen 410 includes an event summary controller 412 all with the ULT 10 shows related events in chronological order. A backup system information controller 414 indicating the status of the injector system 160 and the time of the last injection and system data control 416 indicating the alarm temperature, the cold alarm temperature, the ambient temperature, the event "door open last time" event (as well as the time and / or associated user) and / or the first stage conditions 24 and / or the second stage 26 displays. Additionally, the system health screen includes 410 a sensor data icon 418 that the user selects to get information about the sensors in the ULT 10 to view an event log icon 420 in that the user selects to view an event log and a power system icon 422 that the user selects to view power system information.

22A is a sensor data screen 430 which may be provided in response to the user selecting the sensor data icon 418 the system health screen 410 selects. The sensor data screen 430 includes at least one wireframe representation of the ULT 10 as in 432 and or 434 (eg as in 22A illustrated, at least one wireframe representation 432 and or 434 with hidden line removal as known in the art). The sensor data screen 430 further includes representations associated with at least one sensor within the ULT 10 In particular, representations include the general arrangement of each of the at least one sensor in the ULT 10 represent. In some embodiments, the sensor representations are in wireframe representation 432 are displayed, in turn connected to evaporator and / or cabinet interior sensors, while the sensor representations shown in the wireframe representation 434 are shown, in turn connected to sensors of the first stage, sensors of the second stage, and / or ambient temperature sensors. In particular embodiments, each of the sensor representations is associated with a color and / or other indicator that basically identifies either the temperature sensed by the temperature sensor and / or the status of that temperature sensor (eg, when the temperature or status is acceptable) the color green, if the temperature or status is slightly unacceptable, the color is yellow, and if the temperature or status is not acceptable, the color is red). For example, if a temperature sensor is not detected for a short period or the temperature is approaching the alarm temperature, the color associated with the corresponding sensor representation may change to yellow. Accordingly, if a temperature sensor has not been detected for a predetermined period of time or the temperature has reached or exceeded the alarm temperature, a color associated with the corresponding temperature plot may change to red.

22B is a schematic data screen 435 which may be provided in response to the user selecting the sensor data icon 418 the system health screen 410 and especially if the user is a service technician and the ULT 10 is in service mode. The schematic data screen 435 includes at least one schematic view of at least a portion of the ULT 10 as in 436 , The schematic data screen 435 further comprises at least one component or one with the ULT 10 connected section associated representations. In specific embodiments, each of the representations is associated with a color and / or other indicator that basically identifies either the temperature of the component as determined by a temperature sensor and / or the status of that component (eg, when the temperature or temperature) Status is acceptable, the color is green, if the temperature or status is slightly unacceptable, the color is yellow, and if the temperature or the status is unacceptable, the color is red). For example, if a component is not detected for a short period of time or the temperature of that component approaches a predetermined temperature, the color associated with the corresponding component representation may change to yellow. Accordingly, if a particular component has failed or has not been detected for a predetermined period or the temperature associated with that component has been reached or a predetermined temperature has been exceeded, a color associated with the corresponding component representation may change to red.

23 is an event log screen 440 which is provided in response to the user selecting the event log icon 420 the system health screen 410 selects. The event log screen 440 makes a sortable list of with the ULT 10 connected events ready. The event log screen 440 includes an event log control 442 that the events of the ULT 10 chronologically listed. The event log screen also includes a variety of icons that the user selects to control the events in the event log 442 to sort. In particular, the event log screen includes 440 a door open event icon 444 The user selects to view door open events, an alarm event icon 446 The user selects to see when the alarm temperature is reached, a backup event icon 448 That the user selects for injection through the injector system 160 to look at, and an all-icon 450 The user selects to view all events. Although not shown, it will be understood that the event log screen 440 may include additional icons that the user can select to control the event log 442 to sort. For example, these additional icons may include a lock event icon (not shown) that the user selects to view all lock events (eg, when a user navigates the user interface) 18 locks or unlocks), as well as an energy event icon (not shown) that the user selects to view all energy events (eg, loss and restoration of primary energy).

In addition to sorting by the events themselves, the event log screen 440 include additional filters to sort by both a category for the event and an event type for the event. Categories for events can be, for example, user events (eg, user-initiated events), administrator events (eg, events related to user management), and service events (eg, maintenance or service of the ULT 10 related events, including events associated with the service mode of the ULT 10 are connected). For example, Table 1 shows various categories and event types that a user can use to filter the event list. category event type Example (s) user alarm Alarm temperature, cold alarm temperature, door lock (not connected to user), low battery etc. door Door open (by user), door closed (by user) etc. Administrator User Management User added, user edited, user deleted, password changed etc. injector LN ₂ / CO ₂ injection initiated, LN ₂ / CO ₂ injection over, injector system coolant adjusted, injector system injector temperature adjusted, etc. service Stepping down / Increase Down, Increase, Normal, Out of Range Connection Conditions, etc. Tendency to warm Temperature tends to be too warm (but alarm temperature or injection temperature not yet reached) Table 1: Event Categories, Event Types, and Examples

In alternative embodiments, the in the event log screen 440 Listed events are automatically filtered, depending on the type of user who is viewing the event log screen 440 look. For example, if the user is a service type user, the event log control may be 442 only show events of the service type. If, accordingly, the user is a user of the general type, the event log control can 442 only show events of the type of general user.

As in 23 shown contains the event log screen 440 also a print icon 452 The user selects to print a selected event, events, or event log on paper (for example, to the ULT 10 connected printer or over the network 182 To be stored in an event log file) or the selected event, the selected events or the entire event log (such. As in a file and in particular in a comma-separated values format file consisting of a spreadsheet application such as ^® from Microsoft Corporation Redmond, WA, developed spreadsheet ^{Excel® is} readable). The event log screen 440 also contains a file browser icon 454 the user selects to go to the ULT 10 or on to the ULT 10 View saved files on saved media.

In some embodiments, each of the events is in the event log controller 442 a selectable event. In particular, the user may select a particular event for a more detailed view of the information associated with that particular event. 24 is, for example, a representation of an event log detail screen 460 which is provided in response to the user having an event from event log control 442 from the event log screen 400 selects. The Event Log Detail screen 460 includes an event detail window 462 to display detailed information related to the selected event, including the time the event took place, the duration of the event, the increase in temperature associated with the event (if applicable), the cabinet interior temperature (if applicable) reached in response to the event true), the time of recovery from the event, the user assigned to the event (if applicable), whether the recovery from the event required special operations (eg, whether an injection procedure was required or the recovery was considered normal), as well further event information.

25 is a representation of a power system screen 470 which is provided in response to the user prompting the power system icon 422 the system health screen 410 selects The power system screen 470 provides an indication of the power mode of the ULT 10 and the status of the primary energy source 192 and the backup power source 194 ready. As in 25 illustrated, illustrates the power system screen 470 the level and estimated replacement time for a main battery and a backup battery of the backup power source 194 ,

26 is a picture of the home screen 500 which is provided in response to the user starting the icon 276 selects. Home screen 500 shows the current cabinet internal temperature of the ULT 10 and at least one event associated with the ULT 10 within a given period of time. The startup screen 500 contains an indication of the current cabinet interior temperature as at 502 and a line chart 504 which indicates the cabinet interior temperature occurring within a given time period (eg, with the temperature on the vertical axis and the time on the horizontal axis) as well as all events related to the ULT 10 that occur during this predetermined time. In particular, events that occur during the given time are on the line graph 504 at the time with a user-selectable icon 506 specified. As in 26 pictured, the event was a Door open event. The user-selectable icon 506 therefore basically resembles a door that is opened. A user can select the user-selectable icon 506 Select to view information about the associated event. The line chart 504 further illustrates the operating temperature of the ULT 10 as in 508 ,

In addition to the status and information displays and icons, the home screen includes 500 also an enlargement icon 510 The user selects the line chart 504 to enlarge. 27 is an illustration of a magnified line graph screen 520 which is provided in response to the user selecting the enlargement icon 510 on the home screen 500 selects. The enlarged line chart screen 520 shows an enlarged line diagram 522 (for example, with the temperature on the vertical axis and the time on the horizontal axis), which not only indicates the inside temperature of the cabinet over a predetermined period of time, as in 524 but also the alarm temperature with a line like at 526 (namely -68 ° C) and the cold alarm temperature with a line as in 528 (namely -91 ° C). In this way, the cabinet interior temperature over time can be viewed in terms of both the alarm temperature and the cold alarm temperature. In some embodiments, the enlarged line graph shows 520 continue to display the operating temperature on the "Y" axis (not shown) or another line (not shown) and may further illustrate the current cabinet interior temperature as on the "Y" axis and / or another line (not shown) ,

The enlarged line chart screen 520 further shows events that happen during the given time on the enlarged line chart 522 , As in 27 shown, shows the enlarged line chart 520 three events, namely a first event "door open" associated with a first event icon 530 "Door open", a second event "door open" connected to a second event icon 532 " Door open ", and an energy error event associated with an energy error icon 534 , Specifically, each event icon is in the enlarged line chart screen 520 associated with the time of the event and the duration of the event. Each event in the Magnified Line Graph screen 520 is also related to the inside temperature of the cabinet at the time of the event and the maximum cabinet temperature reached due to the event. The enlarged line chart screen 520 also includes a "more data" icon 536 The user selects the cabinet interior temperature and / or events associated with the ULT 10 which are older than the events currently shown.

As in 27 shown, shows the enlarged line chart 522 the cabinet interior temperature and events associated with the ULT 10 that happened about eight hours ago. As well as in 27 is shown, the temperature range for the enlarged line chart 522 to the cabinet interior temperature and events related to the ULT 10 between about -40 ° C and about -120 ° C. In some embodiments, a user enters both an alternative time period and an alternate temperature range over which the cabinet interior temperature and events associated with the ULT 10 be considered. 28 shows a representation of a graphics axis screen 540 where the user can specify the duration and the temperature range over which the cabinet interior temperature and events associated with the ULT 10 can be viewed. In particular, the graphics axis screen includes 540 a high temperature control 542 The user selects the high temperature for the enlarged line chart 522 to change a low-temperature control 544 The user selects the low temperature for the enlarged line chart 522 to change, and a time span control 546 The user selects the time span of the enlarged line chart 522 to change. 29 is an illustration of the magnified line graph screen 520 , which is a size-adjusted enlarged line chart 550 that is consistent with those in the graphics axes screen 540 of the 28 specified settings.

Back to 27 includes the enlarged line chart 522 Events that happened over the given time period, each with an icon 530 - 534 connected is. In certain embodiments, each of these icons is symbols 530 - 534 a user-selectable icon that displays additional information related to this event when the user selects it. 30 is z. Example, a representation of a graphic event screen 560 which is provided in response to the user notifying the power failure icon 534 of the magnified line chart screen 520 selects while 31 an illustration of a graphic event screen 570 that is provided in response to the user pressing the "door open" event icon 530 of the magnified line chart screen 520 selects. Similar to the event log detail screen 460 of the 24 show the graphic event screen 560 of the 30 and the graphic event screen 570 of the 31 detailed information in connection with a selected event.

Back to 27 For example, in some embodiments, the user may set a time period using the time span controller 546 of the 28 in which it is difficult to provide an icon for each event (such as the icons 530 - 534 ). As such, the Magnified Line Graph screen 520 only illustrate the line graph of the temperature over this time span without an icon for each event. In these embodiments, each event may not be displayed or represented at the appropriate time by a vertical line through the line diagram.

As in 27 includes the enlarged line chart screen 520 the print icon 452 The user selects at least part of the enlarged line chart 522 (eg by one on the ULT 10 connected printer or over the network 182 ) or print data that matches the part of the enlarged line chart 522 are stored in an enlarged line graphics image file or an enlarged line graphics data file. In particular, the magnified line graphics image file may be an image of the area of the enlarged line chart 522 include (such as an image in the jpeg format developed by the Joint Photographic Experts Group), while the enlarged line graph data file may contain the data that makes up the enlarged line graph 522 has been created (such as in a file, and especially in a comma separated value file that can be read by a spreadsheet application such as the spreadsheet program ^Excel® ).

The enlarged line chart screen 520 also contains the file browser icon 454 the user chooses to go to the ULT 10 or on with the ULT 10 View stored media files. 32 is an illustration of a file browser screen 580 to view files for the user (such as event log files, enlarged line graph image files, or enlarged line graph files) that reside on the ULT 10 or on with the ULT 10 connected media. The file browser screen 580 contains a list of files that specify which files are in memory 172 or mass storage 174 of the ULT 10 are (in response to the selection of the "on board" icon 582 by the user) or in removable memories (not shown) in connection with the controller 130 saved files. In particular, the removable storage may be a USB storage device (not shown) in communication with the controller 130 (tapped in response to plugging in the USB storage device and selecting the USB icon 584 by the user), or an SD card (not shown) in communication with the controller 130 (tapped in response to plugging in the SD card and selecting the SD icon 586 by the user). The removable storage may in turn contain a file attached to the controller 130 can be loaded, such as a new or otherwise updated program code for the controller 130 (eg a new operating system 188 or an application 190 ), a background image for the touch screen, a personalized menu structure (such as images included in each of the screens to personalize the screens for each user), new and / or updated manuals, and / or other files for the user Upload to the controller 130 ,

Back to 26 and as described above, has the general health icon 278 the shape of a heart and can indicate by its color or an alternative graphical representation whether the ULT 10 acceptable and / or operating at an acceptable temperature. In some embodiments, as shown in FIG 33 , the general health icon 278 show an alternative graphical representation (eg, as shown, a heart overlaid with a stethoscope) when the cabinet interior temperature is near or at an alarm temperature.

The help icon 212 is in several of the 7 - 33 displayed screens. In some embodiments, textual assistance is provided to the user that is specific to the screen from which the user views the help icon 212 has selected. 34 shows a help screen 590 in which a user can view contextual data, such as textual help, associated with the screen on which the help icon is located 212 was selected.

A person skilled in the art will understand that in 1 - 34 shown environments are not intended to limit the scope of the embodiments of the invention. In particular, ULT 10 , User interface 18 , first stage 24 , second step 26 , Controller 130 and / or injector system 160 contain fewer or additional components that are consistent with alternative embodiments of the invention. Indeed, those skilled in the art will recognize that other alternative hardware and / or software environments may be used without departing from the scope of the invention. For example, a first region of the first stage 24 and / or the second stage 26 be thermally connected, but not fluidly connected, with another part of the respective first stage 24 and / or second stage (such as through a first fluid line, not shown, and the first refrigerant 34 in line 114 with the first refrigerant in line 115 thermally connects, and / or such. B. by a second fluid line, which is not shown, and the second refrigerant 36 from the filter / dryer unit 103 with the second refrigerant 36 from the battery device 92 thermally connecting). Also, for example, the injector system 160 in 2 as outside the ULT 10 arranged shown. In alternative embodiments, the injector system is 160 within the ULT 10 arranged, such. B. in the deck 14 and especially in the first stage 24 or second stage 26 , In addition, professionals will also understand that the controller 130 may include more or fewer applications.

Even further, professionals will understand that in 7 - 34 displayed screens should provide information in conjunction with the data provided by the ULT 10 and / or can be provided in accordance with embodiments of the invention. In particular, individual screens may include more or fewer components while the ULT 10 more or less than the described and / or displayed screens can display. For example, each screen with more than one controller to enter data can only have a confirmation icon 232 include that operates to input the data set by the user in multiple controls at one time, as opposed to a confirmation input icon 232 for every control. As such, other alternative hardware and software environments may be used without departing from the scope of embodiments of the invention.

The routines executed to implement the embodiments of the invention, whether implemented as part of an operating system or a particular application, component, program, object, module or sequence of operations, instructions or steps executed by one or more microprocessors , Controllers or computer systems are referred to herein as "sequence of operations", "program product" or more simply "program code". The program code typically includes one or more instructions that reside at different times in various work and disk storage devices and, when read and executed by one or more processors, cause a controller and / or computer system to operate. to perform the necessary steps to perform steps, elements and / or blocks embodying the various aspects of the invention.

While the invention has been described in connection with fully functional controllers and / or computer systems, or will be described below, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various embodiments of the invention are capable of being sold as a program product in a variety of forms, and that the invention It can also be used regardless of the particular type of computer-readable signal-carrying media that is actually used to conduct the distribution. Examples of computer-readable signal bearing media include, but are not limited to, writable type physical and tangible media, including but not limited to volatile and nonvolatile storage devices, floppy disks and other removable media, hard disk drives, optical storage disks (eg, CD ROMs, DVDs, etc.) and transmission-type media such as digital and analog communication links.

In addition, various program codes described below may be identified based on the application or software component within which it is implemented in a particular embodiment of the invention. However, it should be understood that any particular program nomenclature that follows is merely for convenience, and that the invention is not limited solely to a particular application identified and / or implied by such nomenclature. In view of the still generally innumerable ways in which computer programs can be organized into routines, procedures, procedures, modules, objects, and the like, as well as the various ways in which program functionality can be assigned to the various software layers residing in one While typical computer resident (e.g., operating systems, libraries, APIs, applications, applets, etc.) should be understood, the invention is not limited solely to the specific organization and allocation of the program functionality described herein.

Software description and process

35 is a flowchart 600 to illustrate a sequence of operations to detect the temperature of the interior of the ULT as well as events associated with the ULT that are consistent with embodiments of the invention. In particular, the controller detects the cabinet interior temperature and saves it with a time stamp (block 602 ). The controller then determines if a new event is detected (block 604 ). For example, an event may include, but is not limited to, an energy-on event, an energy-off event, a power failure event, a power restored event, a door open event, a door closed event, a component failure Event, a Injection event, a user-locked event, a user management event, a service event, a user interface unlocked event, a connectivity event, a temperature event, and / or a user ID typed event , Special events may be linked together (such as "door open" and "door closed" events) so that the controller determines whether the new event is associated with a previous event, so there are not two identical unpaired events in succession there is (eg a door open event followed by a door open event, an energy error event followed by a power failure event). So if a new event is detected ("yes" branch of the decision block) 604 ), the controller displays the event and stores data associated with that event (such as the identity of the user associated with the event and the cabinet interior temperature at the time of the event) along with a timestamp (Block 606 ).

If a new event was not detected ("no" branch of the decision block 604 ) or after data associated with a new event has been stored (block 606 ), the controller determines if the event is the second event of a pair of events (Block 608 ). If the event is a second event of a pair of events ("yes" branch of the decision block 608 ), the controller stores the event data with a time stamp and optionally calculates additional event data (Block 610 ). Additional event data that has been calculated may include a duration of the event, an increase in cabinet internal temperature associated with the event, as well as other data.

As described above, embodiments of the invention show the temperature and / or events associated with an ULT that occur over a given time period. In particular, the temperature and / or events over the predetermined time are displayed on a line chart. 36 is a flowchart 620 to illustrate a sequence of operations for a controller to indicate a cabinet interior temperature and / or at least one event that has happened during a particular period of time. In particular, the controller recognizes a request from the user to view a line graph (Block 622 ). In response, the controller determines whether a simple line graph (such as in 26 illustrated) or an enlarged line chart (such as in FIG 27 illustrated) is displayed. The controller also determines whether a simple line graph or a magnified line graph is displayed based on the particular icon that was used in the request to display the line graph.

If the controller determines to display a simple line chart ("simple" branch of the decision block 624 ), the controller determines the given time period for the line graph as well as the temperature range for the line graph (eg "X" or "Y" axes of the line graph) (Block 626 ). The controller then determines the cabinet interior temperature and events occurring over the specified time period (Block 628 ) as well as the current status of the ULT (block 630 ). The controller can then display the simple line graph that shows the temperature and events that occur during the given time period (Block 632 ), and displays a general health icon associated with the current status of the ULT, as well as the current cabinet internal temperature (Block 634 ). However, in some embodiments, and especially if there are too many events to display all of them legibly, the controller may omit events that have occurred during the predetermined amount of time. The controller then appropriately updates the line graph, general health icon, event icons, and / or current temperature while the line graph is displayed (Block 636 ).

Back to block 624 the controller again determines the given period for the line diagram as well as the temperature range for the line diagram (eg "X" or "Y" axes of the line diagram) (Block 638 ) when the controller determines to display the enlarged line chart ("enlarged" branch of the decision block 624 ). The controller also determines the cabinet interior temperature and events that occur during the predetermined time period (Block 640 ), as well as the current status of the ULT (block 642 ). The controller then determines the alarm, cold alarm and operating temperatures for the ULT (block 644 ). The controller may then display the enlarged line graph indicating the temperature and events that occur during the predetermined time period, as well as the alarm temperature, the cold alarm temperature, and the operating temperature (Block 646 ). However, in some embodiments, and especially if there are too many events to legibly display, the controller may omit events that occur during the predetermined amount of time. The controller also displays a general health icon associated with the current status of the ULT (Block 648 ). The controller then appropriately updates the line graph, general health icon, event icons, and / or current temperature while the line graph is displayed (Block 636 ).

Embodiments of the invention provide user-selectable elements that a user may select to view more detailed information associated with an event. 37 is a flowchart 650 to illustrate a sequence of operations to display data associated with selected events. When the user selects an event icon (Block 652 Specifically, the controller determines data associated with the selected event and displays it (Block 654 ).

As also described above, embodiments of the invention provide appropriate context-appropriate help in response to the user selecting a help icon 38 is a flowchart 660 to illustrate a sequence of events to display contextual data associated with a particular screen. In particular, when the user selects a help icon (block 662 ), the controller determines the screen associated with the selected help icon (eg, the currently displayed screen) (Block 664 ). The controller then determines the help text associated with the - selected screen (block 666 ), and displays this help text (block 668 ). For example, and in some embodiments, each screen displayed by a user interface is associated with a unique identifier (eg, a number and / or string). The controller therefore determines the unique identifier of the screen, determines the help text associated with that screen, and displays this help text.

After a primary power source recovers after an error, the ULT may be configured to use the primary power source after a predetermined time delay and / or after a random time delay. In this way, a primary power source (such as an electrical system) that provides power to a plurality of ULTs can not be claimed by the plurality of ULTs that simultaneously switch to the primary power source. 39 is a flowchart 670 that represents a sequence of operations for an ULT, a primary energy source, after the primary power source recovers after a failure.

In particular, the controller detects a failure of the primary power source (block 672 ) and uses a backup power source (block 674 ). The controller then determines if the primary power source has recovered after a failure (block 676 ). If the primary power source has not recovered from a failure, ("no" branch of the decision block 676 ), the controller further determines whether the primary energy source has recovered from a failure (block 676 ). When the primary power source has recovered from a failure ("yes" branch of the decision block 676 ), the controller determines the time delay to use the primary power source (block 678 ) and uses the primary energy source after the time delay has expired (block 680 ). Specifically, the controller determines whether a user has specified a time delay or whether the controller has detected a random time delay. Thus, if a time delay is configured (eg, either specified by the user or randomly determined by the controller), the ULT will wait until the expiration of that time delay to switch from the backup power supply to the primary power source when the primary power source is up recovered from a failure. Alternatively, if no time delay is configured, the ULT immediately switches from the backup power source to the primary power source when the primary power source recovers from a failure.

The controller may display a print icon to allow the user to select to retrieve data in the memory of the ULT for later retrieval, consistent with embodiments of the invention. 40 is a flowchart 690 to illustrate a sequence of operations to store data associated with the ULT in response to the selection of the print icon. Specifically, the controller concretely determines that the user selects the print icon (Block 692 ), and captures an image of a line graph, data associated with a line graph (eg, the cabinet interior temperature and / or events over the given time period associated with the line graph) and / or data associated with the ULT (e.g. the cabin interior temperature and / or events) that have occurred over at least one day (block 694 ). The controller then stores the image of the line graph in an image file, the data associated with the line graph in a database (such as a file), and / or the data associated with the ULT that has taken place for at least one day in a database (eg in a file) (block 696 ). In particular, the controller is configured to create a log of the data associated with the ULT since the day began in response to the selection of a print icon by the user. If the user selects the print icon more than once a day, the controller may be configured to save a log of data covering the time since the beginning of the day in response to the first selection of the print icon, but on Save data log covering the time since the last selection of the print icon for each subsequent selection of the print icon. Alternatively, the controller may be configured to store a data log that includes the time the tag began in response to the selection of the print icon, regardless of whether the print icon was previously selected, and then overwrites a previous data log of the printer day.

In some embodiments, the ULT is configured to automatically create a data log associated with the ULT each month. In particular, and in response to the entry of a new month, the ULT collects data associated with the ULT (eg, the cabinet interior temperature and / or events) that occurred in the previous month and stores that data in a database (such as a database). In a file).

As described above, embodiments of the invention initiate an injection procedure in response to reaching an alarm temperature. 41 is a flowchart 700 to illustrate a sequence of events for an injector system to initiate an injection procedure. In particular, the injector system detects that an alarm temperature has been reached or exceeded (block 702 ) and determines a refrigerant to be used in the injection procedure (block 704 ). In particular, the injector system may determine which refrigerant to use in the injection process based on a user selected refrigerant stored in its memory. As such, the injector system initiates an injection procedure with the particular refrigerant (Block 706 ).

While the present invention has been described by describing the various embodiments, and while these embodiments have been described in considerable detail, it is not the intention of the Applicant to in any way limit the scope of the appended claims to these particulars. Other advantages and changes will occur to those skilled in the art. Thus, the invention in its broader aspects is therefore not limited to particular details, representative apparatus and methods, and illustrative examples as illustrated and described.

In particular, those skilled in the art will understand that additional user-selectable elements, e.g. User selectable text, user selectable animations, a user selectable area of a screen, and / or additional user selectable elements other than the user selectable icons may be used without departing from the scope of the invention. Further, one skilled in the art will understand that each of the blocks of the above flowcharts may be erased, enhanced, simultaneously made, combined, or otherwise altered in accordance with the principles of the embodiments of the invention. Still further, one of ordinary skill in the art will understand that the ULT can be remotely controlled, as with a separate computerized system, and that any one of them can be remotely controlled 7 - 34 displayed screens can be mapped to a separate computer system. Accordingly, departures from such details may be made without departing from the spirit or scope of Applicant's inventive concept.

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A method of displaying information associated with a refrigeration system, comprising: Monitoring a temperature associated with the cooling system, Determine events related to the cooling system and Displaying the temperature and at least one event associated with the cooling system and occurring during a predetermined period of time, including displaying the temperature that occurs during the predetermined period of time, and displaying a user interface element associated with the at least one event takes place during the predetermined period of time. The method of claim 1, wherein displaying the temperature and the at least one event occurring during the predetermined period of time comprises: Displaying the temperature on a line graph indicating a change in temperature that occurs during the predetermined period of time, and Display the UI element on the line graph at the appropriate time when the at least one event has occurred. The method of claim 2, wherein the line graph includes an indication of a predetermined high temperature threshold associated with the refrigeration system. The method of claim 2, wherein the line graph includes an indication of a predetermined cryogenic threshold associated with the refrigeration system. The method of claim 2, wherein the line graph includes an indication of a set temperature associated with the refrigeration system. The method of claim 2, further comprising: Adjusting the predetermined period of time, wherein adjusting the predetermined period of time adjusts the predetermined time period indicated by the line graph. The method of claim 6, further comprising: in response to adjusting the predetermined amount of time displayed by the line graph, removing the user interface element associated with the at least one event. The method of claim 1, further comprising: Specify the current temperature associated with the cooling system. The method of claim 1, wherein the user interface element is a user-selectable user interface element, the method further comprising: in response to the selection of the user interface element, displaying the information associated with the at least one event. The method of claim 9, wherein the information includes data selected from the group consisting of a date on which the at least one event occurred, a time at which the at least one event occurred, a duration of the at least one Event, a time when the cooling system has recovered from the at least one event, a temperature increase associated with the at least one event, a high temperature associated with the at least one event, a user connected to the at least one event, and their combinations. The method of claim 1, further comprising: Displaying a second user interface element that indicates a status of the cooling system The method of claim 11, wherein the second user interface element is a user-selectable user interface element, the method further comprising: in response to the selection of the second user interface element, displaying information associated with the status of the cooling system. The method of claim 11, further comprising: in response to the detection of an abnormal status associated with at least a portion of the cooling system, adjusting a graphical indicia associated with the second user interface element. The method of claim 1, wherein displaying the user interface element associated with the at least one event comprises: Display a duration of the at least one event. The method of claim 1, wherein the temperature that occurs within the predetermined time period and the at least one event that occurs during the predetermined time period are displayed on a touch screen display of the cooling system. The method of claim 1, wherein the temperature that occurs within the predetermined period of time and the at least one event that occurs during the predetermined period of time is displayed on a display separate from the refrigeration system. The method of claim 1, wherein the at least one event comprises an event selected from the group consisting of an energy-on event, an energy-out event, an energy error event, a power-restored event, a door open event, a door closed event, a component failure event, an injection procedure event, a user interface locked event, a user interface unlocked event, a user management event, a service event, a connectivity Event, a low temperature event, a high temperature event, a set temperature reached event, a user identification inputted event, and combinations thereof. The method of claim 1, further comprising: Displaying a second user interface element, wherein the second user interface element is a user-selectable element, and in response to the selection of the second user interface element, storing data associated with the temperature and at least one event occurring during the predetermined time period in a file in a storage of the cooling system. The method of claim 1, wherein the user interface element comprises an icon. A cooling system comprising: a refrigerated cupboard, at least one processing unit, a user interface and a memory containing program code, the program code configured to, when executed by the at least one processing unit, monitor a temperature associated with the cooling system, detect events associated with the cooling system, and the temperature and the at least one associated with the cooling system Event that occurs during a predetermined period of time to display on the user interface, including displaying the temperature that occurs during the predetermined period of time, and displaying a user interface element associated with the at least one event that occurs during the predetermined period of time. The refrigeration system of claim 20, wherein the program code is further configured to display the temperature on a line graph indicative of a change in temperature occurring during the predetermined time period, and display the user interface element on the line graph at the appropriate time at which the at least one of an event has occurred. The refrigeration system of claim 21, wherein the line graph includes an indication of a predetermined high temperature threshold associated with the refrigeration system. The refrigeration system of claim 21, wherein the line graph includes an indication of a predetermined cryogenic threshold associated with the refrigeration system. The refrigeration system of claim 21, wherein the line graph includes an indication of a set temperature associated with the refrigeration system. The cooling system of claim 21, wherein the program code is further configured to adjust the predetermined period of time, wherein adjusting the predetermined period of time adjusts the predetermined amount of time shown in the line graph. The cooling system of claim 25, wherein the program code is further configured to remove the user interface element associated with the at least one event in response to the adjustment of the predetermined amount of time indicated by the line graph. The refrigeration system of claim 20, wherein the program code is further configured to indicate the current temperature associated with the refrigeration system. The cooling system of claim 20, wherein the user interface element is a user-selectable element and wherein the program code is further configured to display information associated with the at least one event in response to the selection of the user interface element. The refrigeration system of claim 28, wherein the information comprises data selected from the group consisting of a date on which the at least one event occurred, a time at which the at least one event occurred, a duration of the at least one event, a time at which the cooling system has recovered from the at least one event, a temperature increase associated with the at least one event, a high temperature associated with the at least one event, a user connected to the at least one event, and the latter combinations. The cooling system of claim 20, wherein the program code is further configured to display a second user interface element indicating a status of the cooling system. The cooling system of claim 30, wherein the second user interface element is a user-selectable element and wherein the program code is further configured to display information associated with the status of the cooling system in response to the selection of the second user interface element. The cooling system of claim 30, wherein the program code is further configured to adjust a graphical indicia associated with the second user interface element in response to the detection of an abnormal status associated with at least a portion of the cooling system. The cooling system of claim 19, wherein the program code is further configured to indicate a duration of the at least one event. The cooling system of claim 20, wherein the user interface is a touchscreen display. The refrigeration system of claim 20, wherein the at least one event comprises an event selected from the group consisting of an energy-on event, an energy-off event, a power failure event, a power-restored event, a door open event, a door closed event, a component failure event, an injection procedure event, a user interface locked event, a user interface unlocked event, a user management event, a service event, a connectivity Event, a low temperature event, a high temperature event, a set temperature reached event, a user identification inputted event, and combinations thereof. The cooling system of claim 20, wherein the program code is further adapted to display a second user interface element, wherein the second user interface element is a user-selectable element, and wherein the program code is further configured to generate data in response to the selection of the second user interface element connected to the temperature and at least one event that occur during the predetermined period of time to save in a file in a memory of the cooling system. The cooling system of claim 20, wherein the user interface element comprises an icon. A method of displaying information associated with a refrigeration system, comprising: Monitoring at least one temperature associated with the cooling system using a plurality of temperature sensors disposed within the cooling system; Displaying a graphical representation of at least part of the cooling system and Displaying a graphical representation of at least one temperature sensor in the graphical representation of the at least one part of the cooling system. The method of claim 38, wherein a graphical annotation associated with the graphical representation of the at least one temperature sensor indicates a change in a temperature detected by the at least one temperature sensor. The method of claim 38, wherein a graphical annotation associated with the graphical representation of the at least one temperature sensor indicates a change in the status of the at least one temperature sensor. The method of claim 38, wherein a graphical indicia associated with the graphical representation of the at least one temperature sensor comprises a color. The method of claim 38, wherein a graphical annotation associated with the graphical representation of the at least one temperature sensor comprises a speech bubble. The method of claim 38, wherein a graphical annotation associated with the graphical representation of the at least one temperature sensor comprises text. The method of claim 38, wherein the graphical representation of the at least one portion of the cooling system is displayed on a touch-screen display of the cooling system. The method of claim 38, wherein the graphical representation of the at least one portion of the cooling system is displayed on a display of a computer separate from the cooling system. The method of claim 38, wherein the graphical representation of the at least one portion of the cooling system is a wireframe representation of at least a portion of the cooling system. The method of claim 38, wherein the graphical representation of the at least one portion of the cooling system is a schematic representation of the at least one portion of the cooling system. A cooling system comprising: a refrigerated cupboard, a plurality of temperature sensors disposed within the cooling system, at least one processing unit, a user interface and a memory containing program code, the program code configured to, when executed by the at least one processing unit, monitor a temperature associated with the cooling system using the temperature sensors, display a graphical representation of at least a portion of the cooling system on the user interface, and display a graphical representation of at least one temperature sensor in the graphical representation of at least a portion of the cooling system on the user interface. The refrigeration system of claim 48, wherein a graphical indicia associated with the graphical representation of the at least one temperature sensor indicates a change in a temperature detected by the at least one temperature sensor. The refrigeration system of claim 48, wherein a graphical indicia associated with the graphical representation of the at least one temperature sensor indicates a change in the status of the at least one temperature sensor. The refrigeration system of claim 48, wherein a graphical indicia associated with the graphical representation of the at least one temperature sensor comprises a color. The cooling system of claim 48, wherein a graphical annotation associated with the graphical representation of the at least one temperature sensor comprises a speech bubble. The refrigeration system of claim 48, wherein a graphical annotation associated with the graphical representation of the at least one temperature sensor includes text. The cooling system of claim 48, wherein the user interface is a touchscreen display. The refrigeration system of claim 48, wherein the graphical representation of at least a portion of the refrigeration system is a wireframe representation of at least a portion of the refrigeration system. The refrigeration system of claim 48, wherein the graphical representation of at least a portion of the refrigeration system is a schematic representation of at least a portion of the refrigeration system. A method of displaying information associated with a refrigeration system, comprising: Monitoring a temperature associated with the cooling system, Determining events related to the cooling system, Displaying at least one user interface screen associated with the cooling system, the at least one user interface screen comprising at least one user-selectable element, and in response to the selection of the user selectable item, determining and displaying contextual data associated with the at least one user interface screen. The method of claim 57, wherein the at least one user interface screen is at least one of a start screen or a magnified line chart screen that displays the temperature within the cooling system that occurs within a predetermined time period and at least one event associated with Cooling system, which takes place during the predetermined period of time, reproduces. The method of claim 57, wherein the at least one user interface screen is a sensor data screen comprising a graphical representation of at least a portion of the cooling system and a graphical representation of at least one temperature sensor in the graphical representation of the at least one portion of the cooling system. The method of claim 57, wherein the at least one user interface screen is a temperature adjustment screen for configuring a set temperature for the cooling system. The method of claim 60, wherein the temperature adjustment screen is further used to configure a high temperature threshold for the cooling system. The method of claim 57, wherein the at least one user interface screen is a connectivity screen to configure settings for communication with the cooling system. The method of claim 57, wherein the at least one user interface screen is a global configuration screen for configuring a global setting of the cooling system, wherein the global setting comprises a global setting selected from the group consisting of a language associated with the cooling system, a date associated with the cooling system, a time associated with the cooling system, a temperature scale associated with the cooling system, and combinations thereof. The method of claim 57, wherein the at least one user interface screen is a preferences screen for configuring a preference of the cooling system, wherein the preference includes a preference selected from the group consisting of an energy mode in which the cooling system an indication of whether communications from the cooling system are to be activated, a time associated with a screen off time of the cooling system and their combinations. The method of claim 57, wherein the at least one user interface screen is a user management screen for managing users of the cooling system. The method of claim 57, wherein the at least one user interface screen is a freezer settings screen by at least one of a set temperature for the cooling system, a predetermined high temperature threshold for the cooling system, a predetermined low temperature threshold for the cooling system, or an ambient outside temperature of the cooling system. The method of claim 57, wherein the at least one user interface screen is a system health screen for indicating a status of at least a portion of the cooling system. The method of claim 57, wherein the at least one user interface screen is a power system screen to indicate the status of at least one power source for the cooling system. The method of claim 57, wherein the at least one user interface screen is a settings screen from which a user can navigate to a plurality of additional user interface screens. The method of claim 57, wherein the at least one user interface screen is an event log screen indicating at least a portion of the events associated with the cooling system. The method of claim 57, wherein the at least one user interface screen is a file browser screen indicating downloadable files stored in a memory of the cooling system. The method of claim 57, wherein the at least one user interface screen is a file browser screen displaying downloadable files stored in a memory of the cooling system. A refrigeration system comprising: a refrigerated cabinet, at least one processing unit, user interface, and memory containing program code, the program code configured to monitor, when executed by the at least one processing unit, a temperature associated with the refrigeration system, determine events associated with the refrigeration system, at least one user interface Display screen associated with the cooling system on the user interface, wherein the at least one user interface screen comprises at least one user-selectable element, and the program code is further configured to display context-relevant data associated with the at least one user interface screen in response to the user interface screen Display selection of user-selectable item. The cooling system of claim 73, wherein the at least one user interface screen is at least one of a startup screen or an enlarged linegraph screen that displays the temperature within the cooling system that occurs within a predetermined time period and at least one event associated with the cooling system Cooling system, which takes place during the predetermined period of time, reproduces. The cooling system of claim 73, wherein the at least one user interface screen is a sensor data screen comprising a graphical representation of at least a portion of the cooling system and a graphical representation of at least one temperature sensor in the graphical representation of the at least one portion of the cooling system. The cooling system of claim 73, wherein the at least one user interface screen is a temperature adjustment screen to configure a set temperature for the cooling system. The cooling system of claim 76, wherein the temperature adjustment screen is further used to configure a high temperature threshold for the cooling system. The cooling system of claim 73, wherein the at least one user interface screen is a connectivity screen to configure settings for communication with the cooling system. The cooling system of claim 73, wherein the user interface screen is a global configuration screen for configuring a global setting of the cooling system, wherein the global setting comprises a global setting selected from the group consisting of a language associated with the cooling system , a date related to the cooling system, a time associated with the cooling system, a temperature scale associated with the cooling system, and combinations thereof. The cooling system of claim 73, wherein the at least one user interface screen is a preferences screen for configuring a preference of the cooling system, wherein the preference includes a preference selected from the group consisting of an energy mode in which the cooling system an indication of whether communications from the cooling system are to be activated, a time associated with a screen timeout of the user interface and their combinations. The cooling system of claim 73, wherein the at least one user interface screen is a user management screen for managing users of the cooling system. The cooling system of claim 73, wherein the at least one user interface screen is a freezer settings screen by at least one of a set temperature for the cooling system, a predetermined high temperature threshold for the cooling system, a predetermined low temperature threshold for the cooling system, or an ambient outside temperature of the cooling system. The cooling system of claim 73, wherein the at least one user interface screen is a system health screen for indicating a status of at least a portion of the cooling system. The cooling system of claim 73, wherein the at least one user interface screen is a power system screen to indicate the status of at least one power source for the cooling system. The cooling system of claim 73, wherein the at least one user interface screen is a settings screen from which a user can navigate to a plurality of additional user interface screens. The cooling system of claim 73, wherein the at least one user interface screen is an event log screen indicating at least a portion of the events associated with the cooling system. The cooling system of claim 73, wherein the at least one user interface screen is a file browser screen indicating downloadable files stored in a memory of the cooling system. The cooling system of claim 73, wherein the at least one user interface screen is a file browser screen displaying files that may be transferred to a memory of the cooling system.

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