ATHENS, Ga., March 31, 2005 - Carrier Transicold’s Advance™ microprocessor, the refrigerated trucking industry’s most powerful microprocessor-based control system, now offers 30 preset commodity profiles - twice as many as before - through its improved IntelliSet™ control option.

    Designed especially for use in the transport of temperature sensitive commodities with Carrier’s X-Series single-temperature trailer units, the IntelliSet control solves the problem of configuring optimum controller settings for the specific cargo being hauled. With select-and-set simplicity, the IntelliSet control is the only profiling option that allows a driver to set multiple reefer control parameters simply by choosing the name of the commodity being hauled - for example, "STRAWBERRIES," "ROMAINE LETTUCE," "FROZEN FISH" or "ICE CREAM."

    The IntelliSet control works in concert with Carrier’s patented Product Shield™ technology, which monitors conditions inside and outside the trailer to efficiently manage temperature and air flow inside the trailer, assuring maximum product quality and protection while optimizing fuel efficiency and run time.

    "The expansion to 30 profiles was driven by customer feedback to our original, highly successful IntelliSet control," said Mark Fragnito, Carrier Transicold electronics product manager. "As customers discovered how powerful and valuable the IntelliSet control was to their operation, they requested the ability to store more profiles. By doubling the number of presets from the original 15 profiles, we’ve enhanced the IntelliSet control’s flexibility, while maintaining it as the most user-friendly reefer control available."

    The IntelliSet control offers a wide range of variables for each unique profile setting, creating the precise environment for the product being hauled. Settings include temperature, air flow, start/stop or continuous operation, off times, restart times, temperature overrides, return/supply control probe, defrost intervals and more. With the IntelliSet control, the fleet manager predetermines all variables, so drivers only need to select a profile.

    "Many perishable commodities are carried at the same temperature but benefit from different operating conditions," said Fragnito. "For example, lettuce is very sensitive and requires a different air flow and more stringent operating parameters than, say, apples, even though both require temperatures of around 34 degrees F. With the IntelliSet control, you can have profiles for both."

    Before a trip, the driver uses three simple, familiar keystrokes to choose the type of product being hauled from the list of profiles. With a backlit 30-character display, Advance system profiles can be very specific - even including the name of the food brand, wholesaler or retailer. The microprocessor automatically adjusts the Advance controller to provide the best environment for the product and the best fuel efficiency possible.

    Using a desktop computer, the fleet manager can pre-program settings for various commodities, save them to a memory card and load them into each Advance control unit in the fleet so all reefers have the same settings for the same commodities. This helps achieve compliance with Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) criteria. Customers can also back-up their profiles to Carrier via the Internet, providing emergency access through the Carrier Transicold dealer network in the event that a control needs to be replaced or the profiles updated anywhere in North America.

    For more complete and detailed information about the Advance microprocessor and improved IntelliSet control, visit Carrier Transicold on the Web at www.trucktrailer.carrier.com or to turn to the experts in the dealer network. To find a dealer, use the Dealer Locater on the Carrier Transicold Web site or call 1-800-357-7288.

    Carrier Transicold provides industry-leading transport temperature-control solutions with a complete line of equipment for refrigerated trucks, trailers and rail cars. Carrier Transicold is part of Carrier Corporation, the world’s largest manufacturer of heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems and equipment. Carrier is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corporation (NYSE: UTX), provider of a broad range of high-technology products and support services to the aerospace and building systems industries.