V-500 Series

Enhanced performance with optimal control

You choose:
Superior performance
Electric stand-by capacity at 85%
to 95% of the road capacity
Guaranteed reliability
New design
Ultra slim evaporator
Easy to service and install
Flexibility
Low noise
Exclusive TCC
(Triple Cooling Capacity) feature
V-500 Series: taking care of all your needs.
The V-500 series offers you the optimal Comparison between pull-down capacities
performance while using less fuel and making
6000 V-500 MAX
less noise. (with reciprocating compressor)
5500
Best Competitor
Improved capacity and airflow to ensure 5000
Extra pull-down capacity Predecessor
a superior temperature distribution to 4500

Capacity W
protect the product load. 4000
3500
Shorter pull-down and recovery time to 3000
guarantee product quality 2500
2000
Electric stand-by capacity is 85% to -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5
95% of the road capacity at any working Internal Air TemperatureC

conditions for maximum protection of the

load at any time.
New exclusive TCC
(Triple Cooling Capacity) V-500 MAX pull-down time
feature with compartment size of 18m3
and k=0.35 W/m2K
offers you three cooling capacities and fan
speeds to automatically match cooling needs 30
25
of varying intensity. 20
The TCC level is adjusted according to the
Internal Air Temperature C

15
pressures read within the refrigeration circuit. 10
5
0 0.5 1 1.5 V-500 MAX
0
(with reciprocating compressor
-5
on road operation)
-10
V-500 MAX
-15 (on electric stand-by)
-20
Set point temperature
-25
Time (Hours)

Optimised performance with exclusive

technology
Outstanding Pulldown Capacity with TCC1
The unit is working at its highest capacity level with both condenser
fans running at maximum speed
Ideal for Tropical Conditions
The maximum capacity level makes it possible to function in ambient
temperatures up to 50C with the R-134a and R-404A version
Level Performance Operation available for fresh and frozen applications.
of the unit
Low Fuel Consumption and Running Costs
TCC 1 Large pull down 2 condenser Performance is optimised according to the capacity demand thereby
capacity, capability fans at high reducing the fuel consumption of the truck the capacity delivered is
to work under extreme speed matched to the demand. When working in steady or low demanding
tropical conditions conditions, the condenser fans will run at low speed or stop as
TCC 2 required.
Low noise and fuel Fans at low
consumption under Low Noise Level
speed
steady conditions Noise is kept to a minimum level in any operating conditions.
TCC 3 Minimum noise and Particularly in steady state conditions, where there is virtually no
fuel consumption Fans noise. In electric stand-by operation, the sound power level varies by
under low demanding stopped 6dbA according to the TCC level.
conditions On road operation, the compressor is driven by the engine of the
vehicle, hence the noise from the unit is very small in comparison
with that of a self-powered unit.

ES500 Ultra Slim Evaporator
New design
Styled with rounded angles
Smooth curvature of the front panel
No visible screws
Chic design of the electric box panel
Completely white appearance
Ultra Slim Evaporator (only 220mm in
height) to maximise payload

Total Flexibility
The V-500 series provides many standard
features and options to meet all
requirements:
R-134a or R-404A
Electric stand-by
Heating
Bi or multi-temperature
Nose or undermount

Guaranteed reliability Undermounted unit

Option of Thermo King exclusive reciprocating

road compressor offers a 5 times longer life
Semi-hermetic reciprocating stand-by
compressor Multi-temperature
Electrical components
protected from water
and humidity inside
a hermetic box
New control system Easy Installation and Easy to
(TCC) reduces the
working time of the Service
condenser fans
Front cover fixed to the structure by
the means of plastic clips
Clip-on electric cover
Speedy clip system for hoses and
= connections

Reciprocating Swash Plate

Compressor Compressors
 V-500 Series: a complete range

Refrigerant Stand-by Bi-temp. Heating Multii-temp. Nose/Undermount

V-500 10 R-134a
V-500 20 R-134a
V-500 MAX 10 R-404A
V-500 MAX 20 R-404A
V-500 MAX 30 R-404A
V-500 MAX 50 R-404A
V-500 MAX TC 10 R-404A
V-500 MAX TC 20 R-404A
V-500 MAX TC 50 R-404A
V-500 MAX TCI 10 R-404A
V-500 MAX TCI 20 R-404A
V-500 MAX TCI 50 R-404A
Each model offers a choice of road compressor: a reciprocating or a swash plate compressor

V-500 Selection guide

V-500/ V-500 MAX
18 40
38
16 36
34
32
14 30
28
12 26
24
10 22
20
18
8 16
14
6 12
10
4 8
6
4
2 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Loadspace volume (m3)

28 42
26 40
38
24 36
34
22 32
30 Example:
20 28
18 26 30C (86F) maximum ambient, frozen compartment,
24 5 door openings per hour:
16 22
14
20 V-500 MAX (with reciprocating compressor) suits
18
16 vehicles up to 22.5m3 (795 cu.ft.).
12
14 V-500 MAX (with swash plate compressor) suits
10 12
10 vehicles up to 21m3 (740 cu.ft.)
8 8
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

V-500 MAX TC
18 16
16
14
14 Example:
12
12 30C (86F) maximum ambient, frozen compartment,
10 5 door openings per hour in each compartment:
10
8
V-500 MAX TC (with reciprocating compressor) suits
8 vehicles with frozen and chilled compartments
6
6 up to 13m3 (460 cu.ft.) each. V-500 MAX TC (with
swash plate compressor) suits vehicles with frozen
4
4 and chilled compartments up to 12m3 (425 cu.ft.)
2 2 each.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Solid line indicates models with a reciprocating compressor. Dashed line indicates models with a swash plate compressor

Frozen compartment (k=0.35 W/m2K) Chilled compartment (k=0.5 W/m2K)

ambient: 30C/86F, compartment: -20C/-4F ambient: 30C/86F, compartment: 6C/43F
ambient: 100F/38C, compartment: 0F/-18C ambient: 100F/38C, compartment: 43F/6C

Door openings per hour

V-500 Series: specifications Dimensions: Millimetres (inches)

Description Defrost
The V-500 Series from Thermo King comprises two-piece Automatic hot gas defrost 448
(17.6)
split units designed for fresh, frozen and deep frozen 1292
applications on medium-sized trucks and vans. The road Evaporator fans performance (50.8)

compressor is powered by the vehicles engine. In models Airflow volume: 448

475 (17.6)
with electric stand-by, the second one is powered by an Host evaporator (ES500): 1292 (18.7)
electric motor. 2400 m3/h (1415 cu ft/min) (50.8)

The V-500 MAX TC can manage two evaporators to Bi-temp evaporator (ES300 MAX):
475
provide temperature control for two compartments. 1300 m3/h (765 cu ft/min) (18.7)
Models with hot gas heating are also available.
Heating capacity (models 30/50)
System components Hot gas heating system In-cab
Condenser On the road Reciprocating compressor: Direct Smart Reefer
ES500/ES500 MAX evaporator (except TC model) 1670 W (5700 BTU/hr)
Engine driven compressor choice between reciprocating Swash compressor:
and swash plate compressor 1550 W (5290 BTU/hr)
Installation kit (hoses to evaporators not supplied Electric: 1350 W (4610 BTU/hr)
for 3 or 4 evaporators configuration in
V-500 MAX TC/models)
Electric motors
dc voltage options:
In-cab control box
Slim evaporators ES300 MAX and ES150 MAX 12 Vdc and 24 Vdc
for TC/models Electric standby options: ES500 Ultra Slim Evaporator
230V/1 Phase/60Hz 540
755 (21.3)
400V/3 Phase/50Hz (29.7)
230V/3 Phase/50Hz
230V/3 Phase/60Hz 540
(21.3)
Total current consumption on the road: 755
(29.7) 187
(7.4)
12Vdc 124Vdc
Vehicle drive kits (on request)
V-500/V-500 MAX 36A 18A 187
Refrigerant V-500 MAX TC 42A 21A
(7.4)
V-500 10 2.2 kg R-134a
V-500 20 2.4 kg Total standbycurrent consumption on the road: ES300 MAX Ultra Slim Evaporator
Chlorine: Zero
V500/500 V500 540
755 (21.3)
V-500 MAX 10/30 2.3 kg R-404A MAX MAX TC (29.7)

V-500 MAX 20/50 3PH 2.2 kg

V-500 MAX 20/50 1PH 2.4 kg 230V/1 Phase/60Hz 12.7 12.7
V-500 MAX TC 10/30 2.6 kg 400V/3 Phase/50Hz 6.8 6.8 187
V-500 MAX TC 20/50 2.6 kg 230V/3 Phase/50Hz 13.6 13.6
(7.4)

Chlorine: Zero
230V/3 Phase/60Hz 14.1 14.1
Compressor (engine driven) ES150 MAX Ultra Slim Evaporator
Reciprocating compressor (TK-312R)
Number of cylinders: 3 Weights (approximate)
Displacement: 186.7 cm3 (11.4 cu in.)
Maximum recommended speed: 3,000 rpm Condenser
Jet Lube and Jet Cool (on MAX units) compressor Without electric stand-by 68 kg (150 lb)
lubrication and cooling systems
With electric stand-by 140 kg (309 lb)
Swash plate compressor (TM16) ES500 MAX
Number of cylinders: 6 (Ultra Slim Evaporator) 25.5 kg (56 lb)
Displacement: 163 cm3 (9.9 cu in.)
ES300 MAX
Maximum recommended speed: 3,000 rpm
(Ultra Slim Evaporator) 18 kg (40 lb)
Jet Lube and Jet Cool (on MAX units) compressor
lubrication and cooling systems ES150 MAX
(Ultra Slim Evaporator) 12.5 kg (27.5 lb)
Refrigeration capacity Reciprocating Compressor 13 kg (29 lb)
Swash plate Compressor 7.5 kg (16 lb)

30C ambient, European standard. 30C ambient, European standard.

System net cooling capacity under ATP conditions V-500 MAX

System (HFC R-404A
net cooling capacityRefrigerant)
under ATP conditions
including 30C (86F) ambient. Air return30C
including / On(86F)
the road
ambient. Watts BTU/hr
Reciprocating compressor
-500 (HFC R-134a Refrigerant)
V -500 (HFC
V 0C R-134a
(32F) Refrigerant) 5345 18240
Air return / On the road Watts BTU/hr Air
return
-20C/ On the
(-4 F) road Watts
2775 BTU/hr
9470
Reciprocating compressor Reciprocating
-25C (-13 compressor
F) 2175 7425
0C 4025 13740 Swash plate
0C compressor
5430 18545
-20C 1600 5460 -20C
0C (32F) 2735
4950 9340
16895
Swash plate compressor -25C
-20C (-4 F) 2090
2600 7140
8875 Warranty Summary
0C 3665 12520 Swash
plate compressor
-25C (-13 F) 2025 6910 Terms of the Thermo King Express Warranty are
-20C 1500 5125 Electric 0C
stand-by 50Hz 4925 16820
-20C available on request.
Electric stand-by 50Hz 0C (32F) 2515
4150 8590
14165 The unit and its components are warranted to be
0C 3305 11290 -25C
-20C (-4 F) 1950
2285 6660
7800
-20C 1250 4270 Electric
stand-by
-25C (-13 50Hz
F) 1790 6110
free from defects in material and workmanship
0C 4520 15440 from date in service according to the terms
-20C 2245 7670 (in months) as specified in the Thermo King
-25C 1600 5465 Express Warranty. Manufacturer is not responsible
and will not be held liable in contract or tort
(including strict liability and negligence) for any
special, indirect or consequential damages includ-
ing but not limited to injury or damage caused to
Standard Features ATP 540, M662, 673, 674 vehicles, contents or persons, by reason of the
installation or use of any Thermo King product or
Jet Lube compressor lubrication its mechanical failure.
Jet Cool compressor injection cooling (MAX models)
In-cab controls with back lid LCD display thermometer
Automatic hot gas defrost Specifications are subject to change without
Electronic thermostat notice.
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our Climate Control Technologies sector encompasses both transport and stationary refrigeration solutions.
Our product brands include Thermo King, a world leader in transport temperature control systems, and Hussmann
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