Star Cool 1.1 Integrated – Towards net zero
Sustainability via our triple-refrigerant system.
Energy efficiency with an 8% lower consumption.
Reliability through reinforced structure and reversed evaporator coil.
Building on the foundation of the well-known Star Cool system, the Star Cool 1.1 upgrade sets new benchmarks in efficiency, care, and sustainability for temperature-controlled cargo.
StarConomy
By carefully balancing compressor and fan speed, StarConomy accurately matches air circulation to cooling demand, ensuring an ideal environment for the produce while saving energy.
Operating the fans at reduced speed once the cargo is at set point means less cooling is needed, as the motors generate far less heat while using significantly less energy compared to operation at full speed.
You can watch the StarConomy film by scrolling down to the ”Star Cool Options” section.
Dual reefer plug capability
- The standard reefer outlet is rated and
protected to 32 Amps - Star Cool’s main circuit protection is
16 Amps; that is the system max rating - 2.5mm² (~14 AWG) cable is all that is required
- Two Star Cool units can run simultaneously on a single 32 Amp outlet
- Regardless of ambient, or set temp
- No special settings, changes or software
- Dual capability on standard reefer genset
Display/User Panel
- High Definition, large size LCD
- User friendly, intuitive
- Easy access to temperature
development graphs - Logical keypad design
- Critical information on home screen
- 9 lines of data on display
Frequency converter
- This proven and reliable speed control of the compressor secures optimal match between energy consumption and cooling capacity putting cargo care as 1st priority
- Dual Compartment protects against water, moisture and dust – separated housing for print board and control/power connections
- Optimized design to protect against potential moisture, shock and extreme temperatures
Next gen compressor
This upgraded compressor is based on 20 years of operational experience, representing a fine-tuning of a well proven design. Here are the key features:
- 2-Stage Reciprocating Compressor: Engineered from sea water-resistant aluminum for enhanced durability in challenging environments.
- Increased Displacement: Delivers higher capacity at lower speeds, optimizing performance and efficiency.
- Enhanced Performance and Reliability: Achieved by reducing the maximum speed by 20%, resulting in a smoother and more subtle operation.
- Compatibility: Fully compatible with the original compressor, ensuring seamless integration.
- Unchanged Major Components: Maintains the same aluminum alloy, valve plates, gaskets, motor, pistons, and drivetrain as its predecessor, ensuring reliability and ease of maintenance.
- Designed for and intense tested with refrigerant R1234yf
Fresh air module
- Digital setting for accuracy and safety (CMH/CFM)
- Alarm indication for open vent with frozen cargo or CA/AV operation
- Current vent position and changes to position logged to data memory
- Built in vacuum release safety
Refrigerants
The triple refrigerant compliant Star Cool 1.1 reefer enters the market at the beginning of a new era – the transition to alternative refrigerants, and consequently a gradual phase out of HFC refrigerants (R134a and R513A) will happen during the lifetime of all new reefers being put into service from now on.
Operate and switch freely forth and back without any modifications whatsoever between any of the 3 refrigerants R134a, R513A and R1234yf. Safe operation ensured by approved design following ISO 20854.
Reefer monitoring – Sekstant
An MCI purpose developed Smart Edge device including wide band 4G LTE with global coverage in a single device design, sharing battery with the reefer controller. The gateway connects the reefer container with the Sekstant Cloud and tailored OEM Sekstant user interface
Star Cool CA
Star Cool CA enables the careful monitoring and control of the amount of oxygen and carbon dioxide inside a reefer.
This means that many fresh fruit, vegetables and ornamentals can be transported further and over a longer time period, yet still arrive in fresh and pristine condition, ready for the supermarket shelves.
No thermal bridges
The removal of the dual steel and aluminum frames connecting refrigeration unit and container has minimized thermal bridges, improving overall energy efficiency.
Weight reduction
The integrated solution effectively reduces overall weight by 100 kg compared with an MCI Box with Star Cool Unit.
Weight reductions of up to 300 kg are seen when comparing to other box/unit combinations.
Outer scuff
Reefer containers are undergoing extremely rough handling and tough impacts. This may result in damages, repair and lost time in service. The scuff plate reduces risk of damage related panel delamination as well as deformation and is resistant to scratch and scuff damage that is common on chassis use.
Corrosion protection / Surface treatment
There are 20 fully automated robots spraying a uniformed layer of molten zinc metal onto all Corten steel areas. The superior effect of hot zinc metallization as corrosion protection is renowned and with automation, MCI ensures maximum efficiency and precision.
Raised base
The raised base design provides greater space between ground and subfloor that can be prone to damage from rocks, twist locks etc that could otherwise penetrate the base panels.
This M&R cost reduction design is made with flat panels between the rugged structural load members which enables simple patch repair should a puncture occur.
8% energy efficiency
The improvements in hardware and software yield in an 8% gain in operational efficiency, compared to reefer industry’s leading unit, the first generation of Star Cool.
Reversed evaporator
Optimizes airflow and condensate removal, enhances protection against cargo impact damage, and ensures uniform temperature distribution.
Coated evaporator tubes enhance the lifetime the heat exchanger and improve the resistivity against aggressive gases and liquids.
Door design
The strong doors have been designed following analysis of repair statistics and field observations. They are internally reinforced to ensure life-long operation while providing the best thermal insulation. Door moldings and gaskets are free from rivets and exposed sealant for the best sealing and hygiene characteristics.
Hot melt foam bond
Using our unique hot melt application for foam adhesion ensures 5 times stronger adhesion as well as maximum flexibility. This protects the reefer against delamination, and should a small delamination occur, it will reduce spreading of the issue.
Furthermore, hot melt application produces no VOC’s (volatile organic compounds) and is therefore better for the environment than alternative foam bond coatings.
Rear sill
Reefer containers are undergoing extremely rough handling and tough impacts during cargo loading and handling operations. This may result in damages, repair and lost time in service.
The unique box features of the Star Cool reefer ensures higher impact resistance.
Base / T-Floor
The T-floors design makes sure to facilitate air circulation required for maintaining cargo temperature while supporting the weight and loading operations of palletized and non-palletized cargo.
Strengthened construction
Enhanced back panel support and a robust design to withstand transport rigors, ensuring dependable performance.
Refrigerants
Operate and switch freely forth and back without any modifications whatsoever between any of the 3 refrigerants R134a, R513A and R1234yf. Safe operation ensured by approved design following ISO 20854.
The triple refrigerant compliant Star Cool 1.1 reefer enters the market at the beginning of a new era – the transition to alternative refrigerants, and consequently a gradual phase out of HFC refrigerants (R134a and R513A) will happen during the lifetime of all new reefers being put into service from now on.
Star Cool Features
Next gen compressor
Variable Compressor Speed = The Ultimate Capacity Control.
Frequency Converter
Harvesting the technological development in FC’s over the last 10 years and experience gathering
Dual reefer plug
Two Star Cool units can run at the same time on a single 32 Amp outlet regardless of ambient, or set temp.
Power meter
New power meas – the online energy meter. Introduced Q1 2017.
Display
The display on a Star Cool reefer is user friendly, easy to access and offers visible DH LCD. This reduces risk of operational error…
Star Cool ITI
With Star Cool’s “Intelligent Trip Inspection” (ITI) the reefer conducts the same self-diagnostics as used in the normal PTI, while the reefer machine…
Star Cool Service App
Since its launch in 2018, the Star Cool Service App has proved a hit with reefer operators and shipping companies worldwide, and is designed to…
Energy efficiency
Star Cool has proven lead energy efficiency in the reefer market numerous times. This is done via detailed lab test mimicking…