Thermo King T-90 Series
T-1090 Spectrum
Thermo King's next generation multi-temp reefer unit for straight trucks.
Why the T-1090 Spectrum
Up to 35 percent more capacity
Improved coil designs and optimized engine management, along with other improvements, deliver an increased capacity of up to 35 percent.
2,000-hour maintenance interval
With an extended maintenance interval of 2,000 hours, the longest in the industry, downtime and costs are minimized.
Save fuel with electric standby
The SmartPower electric standby option runs the unit on electric power when stationary and can save up to 75 percent on fuel costs.
Faster to temperature with QuickTemp
In laboratory application tests versus the competition, QuickTemp delivered initial pull-down and recovery rates up to 30 percent faster.
Up to three compartments
The T-1090 Spectrum uses remote evaporators in up to three individual compartments inside the cargo box.
Premium HMI and built-in telematics
Standard Premium HMI brings an improved user interface, diagnostic capabilities and ease of use, with telematics hardware built in.
Overview
- Up to34,000BTU/hrCooling at 35°F on engine power
- Up to13,000BTU/hrCooling at -20°F on engine power
- 2,000hoursMaintenance interval, the longest in the industry
- Up to3compartmentsFor remote evaporators inside the cargo box
The T-1090 Spectrum is the multi-temperature model of Thermo King's T-90 Series: a self-powered, diesel unit on the front of the cargo box, with remote evaporators in up to three individual compartments inside the box.
Sized for straight trucks.
What Thermo King built into the T-90 Series, from the coils to the controller.
More capacity.
Thermo King redesigned the coils and the engine management for the T-90 Series, for up to 35 percent more capacity. The T-1090 Spectrum runs the X-430 reciprocating compressor, which Thermo King designs and builds.
- Faster pull-down, faster recovery after door openings, less fuel burned and fewer engine run hours
2,000 hours between services.
The maintenance interval for the T-1090 Spectrum is 2,000 hours, the longest in the industry. Longer intervals cut downtime and costs.
Plug in when you're parked.
With the SmartPower electric standby option, the unit runs on electric power while the truck is stationary. That saves fuel, reduces engine wear and decreases emissions. It can cut fuel costs by up to 75%.
- SmartPower in 230V and 460V versions
- Standby motor rated 12 hp
- Electric heat, on SmartPower units only
Faster to temperature.
The T-90's controller uses Thermo King's QuickTemp technology. In laboratory application tests against the competition, T-90 units pulled down and recovered up to 30 percent faster, used up to 35 percent less fuel and ran the engine up to 25 percent less.
A controller made for drivers.
The premium HMI is standard on every T-90, and Thermo King telematics hardware comes built in.
Built for the road.
- Premium HMIStandard on the T-90 Series: an improved user interface, diagnostic capabilities and ease of use
- SR control systemQuickTemp technology, Cycle-Sentry mode, Fuel Saver II and electronic door switches all add to fuel savings
- OptiSet PlusPre-set temperature profiles for your cargo, which your shop can pre-load for your operation
- Telematics hardwareBuilt in, and it opens the door to TracKing Cellular
- USB service connectivityEasier diagnostics and flash loading of system settings
- Whisper noise reductionReduces unit noise to minimize your impact on neighbors during deliveries
- Arctic packageSnow covers, synthetic oil and a block heater for cold, snowy starts
- Monitor packageTouchPrint Premium with two temperature sensors, a remote status light and a wired door switch
- ThermoLite solar panels40-watt and 110-watt versions; the 110-watt panel can keep a lift gate working all day
- Remote evaporatorsS-2 and S-3 remote evaporators, options on the T-1090 Spectrum alone in the T-90 Series
- Evaporator guardsAvailable from the factory, these rugged aluminum evaporator guards protect your multi-temp remote evaporators from damage
Compare the T-1090 Spectrum.
Side by side with another large-truck unit, with only the differences showing.
Every truck unit side by sideUnit specs
Specs for the T-1090 Spectrum, with their test conditions.
Refrigeration capacity: engine power (BTU/hr, up to)
| Return air to evaporator | T-1090 Spectrum |
|---|---|
| 35°F | 34,000 |
| 0°F | 22,000 |
| -20°F | 13,000 |
System net cooling capacity at 100°F ambient temperature and high speed engine/60 Hertz electric power. Each figure is an "up to" rating, in BTU/hr.
Refrigeration capacity: electric power (BTU/hr, up to)
| Return air to evaporator | T-1090 Spectrum |
|---|---|
| 35°F | 28,500 |
| 0°F | 16,500 |
| -20°F | 9,000 |
System net cooling capacity at 100°F ambient temperature and high speed engine/60 Hertz electric power. Each figure is an "up to" rating, in BTU/hr. Electric figures apply to units with the SmartPower electric standby option.
Heating capacity (35°F/0°F ambient)
| Specification | T-1090 Spectrum |
|---|---|
| Engine power (BTU/hr) | 19,000 |
| Electric power (BTU/hr) | 13,500 |
Heating is rated at 0°F ambient.
Airflow: on high speed engine operation
| Specification | T-1090 Spectrum |
|---|---|
| Airflow volume @ 0 Pa static pressure | N/A |
N/A on the T-1090 Spectrum: its airflow depends on the remote evaporators fitted.
Weight (condensing unit)
| Specification | T-1090 Spectrum |
|---|---|
| Standard: cooling/heating on engine operation | 883 lbs |
| With SmartPower electric standby: cooling/heating on engine/electric standby | 992 lbs |
Engine: 3 cylinder, liquid cooled
| Specification | T-1090 Spectrum |
|---|---|
| Model | TK 380 |
| Rating | 19.3 hp |
| Maintenance interval | 2000 hrs |
All T-90 Series units meet 2013 EPA Tier 4 final requirements, including NTE (Not to Exceed) and Altitude.
Compressor: lightweight aluminum alloy
| Specification | T-1090 Spectrum |
|---|---|
| Model | X-430 |
| Displacement | 30 cu. in. |
Electric standby motor (option 1)
| Specification | T-1090 Spectrum |
|---|---|
| Voltage / phase / cycles | 200 - 230 / 3 / 60 |
| Rating | 12 hp |
Electric standby motor (option 2)
| Specification | T-1090 Spectrum |
|---|---|
| Voltage / phase / cycles | 460 / 3 / 60 |
| Rating | 12 hp |
Refrigerant
| Type | R-452A, zero ozone depletion potential (ODP), internationally approved |
|---|
Options
- Rear Remote Control (Flushmount)
- Body Mount Enclosure for HMI
- Remote Status Indicator Light
- Remote Service Watch Port (USB)
- SmartPower - 200V to 230V/3Ph/50-60Hz
- SmartPower - 460V/3Ph/60Hz
- Battery Box
- Heat (electric - SmartPower units only)
- Engine Block Heater
- Fuel Tank (30 gallon aluminum side fill)
- Oil Drain - Quick Disconnect
- Synthetic Oil
- TouchPrint Premium W/2 Temp Sensors
- Door Switch
- 40W Solar Panel
- 110W Solar Panel
- Snow Cover + Top Screen
- Whisper™ Sound Kit
- Hose Management Channel
- S-2 Remote Evap
- S-3 Remote Evap
- S-2 Remote Evap Guard
- S-3 Remote Evap Guard
- Arctic Package
- Monitor Package
Standard on every model
- StandardPremium HMI · integrated ConnectedSuite telematics hardware · OptiSet Plus · 2,000-hour maintenance interval
- ModelsModel 30: cooling and hot gas heating on engine operation · Model 50 (SmartPower): adds electric standby operation
Resources
Spec sheets, brochures and manuals for the T-1090 Spectrum. Each opens on thermoking.com.
Every spec sheet and manual- BrochureT-90 Series brochurePDF · 5.1 MB · TK 56769-1-PLOpen T-90 Series brochure (PDF, opens in a new tab)
- Operator's manualT-1090 Spectrum operator's manual, basic HMIPDF · 7.6 MB · TK 56705-1-OP-ENOpen T-1090 Spectrum operator's manual, basic HMI (PDF, opens in a new tab)
Keep it running.
The service, parts and plans behind every unit TKSE sells.
Service Factory-trained technicians at seven shops, and mobile service trucks that come to the unit.
Parts Every TKSE shop has a parts department with genuine Thermo King parts.
Guaranteed Maintenance Thermo King's fixed-cost agreement for planned and unscheduled maintenance and breakdown repairs. Your shop sets it up.
Get a quote on the T-1090 Spectrum.
Tell us what you need and pick your shop. Or call and talk it through.
- Seven shops in Florida, Georgia and Mississippi.
- Factory-trained technicians, with ongoing training.
- A parts department at every shop.
- Service trucks that come to the unit.
Questions
About the T-1090 Spectrum. Anything else, call your shop.
Which T-90 unit fits my truck?
Can it run on shore power?
Yes, with the SmartPower electric standby option, in 230V and 460V versions. On electric power at 35°F, the T-1090 Spectrum is rated at 28,500 BTU/hr.
How often does it need service?
The maintenance interval for the T-1090 Spectrum is 2,000 hours.
How many compartments can it cool?
Up to three. The T-1090 Spectrum uses remote evaporators in up to three individual compartments inside the cargo box, and the S-2 and S-3 remote evaporators and their guards are options for the T-1090 Spectrum only.
What refrigerant does it use?
R-452A. Thermo King made R452A standard on its North American single and multi-temperature truck units starting December 2022.
Does Thermo King's Extended Warranty cover it?
Thermo King's Extended Warranty covers the T-90 Diesel Truck Series, with full-unit and major-component options. Ask your shop for the terms.
Who services it?
TKSE's factory-trained technicians, in its shops and on its mobile service trucks.
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