Cummins AdBlue Emulators – a cheap and reliable alternative

Cummins AdBlue emulatorVehicles with Cummins engines are notorious for having SCR systems which are expensive to fix. Cummins parts are not only rare in the EU, but they are also as unreliable as any other SCR systems, making the repair bill even larger than usual.

Thankfully, CanLogic offers a solution for the issue.

The CanSmart Cummins AdBlue emulator works with most European Cummins-based trucks and can fully imitate both the SCR and NOx systems up to the last bit of detail. Not only is the emulator much cheaper than a full on SCR system repair but it also is faster and easier to do. In the end you also do not need to worry about any other component being faulty as well, improving the overall reliability by a huge amount.

Recently, we had a person contact us, explaining that he bought a Euro 4 DAF LF45 which had cost him a lot of time and money. He spent over £6000 SCR repairs alone and wasted a lot of time going from replacing one part to another. He needed something to solve his issues and he had never found a solution for DAF LF trucks anywhere else.

The DAF LF emulator was not only the perfect solution for him, but also he was pleased to hear that it is incredibly easy to install: only 4 wires to connect (CAN High, CAN Low, positive and ground) and a small plug to put onto the temperature sensor. Additionally, you also get 2 years of warranty with the product, which makes it all the more worthwhile.

For more info, visit the AdBlue Emulator page or contact us directly.

 


  • DAF LF, CF 65
  • AVIA
  • FOTON AUMAN
  • HAGER
  • KingLong
  • YOTONG
  • SANY
  • KAMAZ, MAZ, PAZ, KAVZ, GAZ (Cummins only)
  • OTOKAR
  • SOLBUS
  • AUTOSAN (Cummins only)
  • SOLARIS URBINO 10
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LIMP mode during transit – what to do?

LIMPWhenever you drive a truck with an SCR system, you risk to spend upwards to £4000 on SCR system repair as well as letting your clients or partners down.

And it is not a secret how the SCR system works and why it fails: multiple sensors pick up the emission levels at different stages of breaking down the noxious gases, making sure that each step meets the set requirements of the EU emission standards.

If any of these sensors fail or pick up even a small irregularity within the process, the SCR system will shut down and their vehicle will go into LIMP mode after some amount of time. What’s more is that when you realise the vehicle does not rely on the SCR system to function properly, it is then that the frustration kicks in.

The DTC Cleaner

The DTC Cleaner solves this exact issue in a very easy manner. It can clear any inactive fault from the dashboard and reset any active errors, including the SCR LIMP timer. It works just like a diagnostics system would clear faults, but without all of the hassle: no computer interfaces, no software, no confusion. Simply turn on the ignition, plug in the device into the diagnostics port, wait 20 seconds and you are ready to drive once again.

One of our clients has recently shared an issue that he had on the road that was easily solved. He travelled to Greece from the UK (about 1800 mi) on his Volvo FH, expecting to be there early, with plenty of time left for sleep. Once he entered Germany, his truck had issues with the SCR ECU, leaving him with a difficult decision: either repairing his vehicle in Germany or continue to drive towards Greece (another 1200 mi) and back with a 40% power limit.

Which ever way it is, both choices were going to leave him with time wasted on either repair or sluggish delivery. Repair was his ultimate choice – he was quoted 3450 EUR for full repairs (almost £3000). His financial losses due to the trip were tremendous, not to mention his detour that lasted 2 working days.

Since the episode, we have discussed the possibilities of avoiding such situations. The DTC Cleaner seems to be the perfect solution for delaying the situation until back home, visiting your own favourite repair shop.

And if there is no possibility to do that right away, you can delay the situation a multitude of times, right until the point where you will be able to afford the repair bill and loss of a vehicle for a few days.

For more information, visit the DTC Cleaner page for more information or contact us right away if you require a simple solution to your SCR issues.

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SCR faults and Limp mode

Cleaner logoGovernment emission standards usually require trucks to be equipped with an SCR system. This is especially true in the EU, where these regulations present very strict guidelines to emission levels. Sadly, these do not make the life for an average fleet owner easy, as the SCR system has received a hefty amount of criticism over the years: having to spend up to £2000 on a vehicle which is in great shape, albeit has a faulty emissions system, has a lot of hauliers at a loss for words for the unreliability and cost of the system.

Fortunately there have been solutions on the market that have brought reliable results. AdBlue emulators are the most sought after solution, but it is simply impossible to use them within the EU without receiving hefty fines for avoiding emission regulations. Software AdBlue removal is also possible, but is also considered illegal within the EU.

CanLogic has developed a solution that can help, guaranteed – the DTC Errors Cleaner. It can help in situations where your SCR system has developed a fault on the road and there is no possible way to go to a service or if you would like to finish the job beforehand. It simply resets Limp mode timer, giving the driver extra time to finish his duties first or drive to servicing without power restrictions affecting the vehicle.

This is incredibly useful with most trucks, since they give an acceptable amount of time until the power restriction takes effect (for example, Volvo gives you 70 hours before it caps your vehicle), but the most important thing is that you can reset the timer as many times you would like, meaning that you can keep doing it until you have the time and funds for a professional to take a look at the issue.

The best part? Any further inspection of the vehicle will not show that the Limp mode timer has been cleared – you can pretend that the fault appeared only recently.

The list of benefits goes on:

  • No need for emergency servicing

  • Can drive to your trusted service later

  • Can continue using it indefinitely

  • No need for AdBlue refills

The device is compatible with most Euro 5 and 6 trucks and comes with 2 years of warranty and a 30 day refund guarantee, so you never have to worry about faulty parts.

All in all, we feel that this device is a must have for those that consider the SCR system a hassle or for anyone that would like to ensure themselves from further damage to their vehicles.

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Benefits of AdBlue emulators

SCRWhy do many truckers and companies with fleets go in favor of using an AdBlue emulator (sometimes illegally even)? This answer can be answered with just two words – costs and time.

1. SCR system replacement expenditure

It is widely known that SCR systems for trucks are not cheap.

And when we mean not cheap, we mean incredibly expensive. You would need to spend up to a few thousand pounds on an SCR system replacement if you do not have warranty coverage. This is exactly why many use AdBlue emulators as often as possible, when possible.

How expensive is an SCR system repair?

The average expenses for a NOx sensor replacement can cost up to €750. A single injector can run for up to €1000. A pump change can run you up to €2500. A control unit is even more expensive – €1500 on average.

Overall, the cost for a full replacement is sky-high – around €6000 or more. It is also assumed that you would not have any issues with the AdBlue tank, filter, pressure/temperature sensors etc. Furthermore, by replacing one component there is also no guarantee that another will serve you well for long enough to cover the costs. Lastly, you would need to include the cost of servicing and the loss of profits due to the vehicle being non-operational.

2. Saving time on transits

There are some transits that you simply cannot afford to fail. AdBlue emulators can serve as great emergency tools in a dire situation. Connecting an AdBlue emulator to drive to a nearby service or to finish a job before calling emergency servicing would be ideal if thousands of euros and your reputation depend on it.

An AdBlue emulator will imitate the SCR system regardless if it is in need of repair or not. All there is to do is to disable the SCR and NOx systems and connect our emulator to the vehicle. With that in mind, you can use the emulator in various ways to extend the life of your SCR system and save both money and time in the end.

Contact CanLogic now for more information on AdBlue emulators for your vehicle.

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Methods of AdBlue removal – software, AdBlue emulators

AdBlue emulator logoThe SCR system proves to be quite a hassle for Euro-standard trucks outside of Europe – the costs of AdBlue and the significant repair costs of the SCR system make the use of AdBlue emulators a no-brainer. However, what other options are there?

Here are some popular AdBlue removal methods:

Software-side removal methods

Rewriting software and editing parameters is not an innovation by any means in the commercial industry. Ever since the SCR system first showed its way in trucks, many services first used these methods to disable it entirely:

  • Downgrading to Euro 3 software – one of the most dangerous methods of all. While this works well with SCR systems, the consequences of the rewrite can be grave due to the differences in the fuel system between Euro 3 and Euro 5/6 standards. The differences in the piston setups and injections nozzles have a side-effect of leaving behind some unused fuel, which can lead to fuel economy going down the drain. Furthermore, a poor mix of fuel and air due to incorrect configurations of the injection nozzles can also lead to further harm including piston meltdown, damaging them permanently and having to replace them.
  • Changing SCR parameters in the ECU configurations – Mecredes-Benz and Scania trucks can have their SCR systems turned off with a few changes to the ECU file. This can be done with dedicated software and is a great way of turning off your SCR, but only when a professional is handling the process. It is very easy to end up with a dead ECU if the parameters are tampered with incorrectly, so it’s only advised to leave this method to professionals.

Dedicated hardware – AdBlue emulators

Dedicated hardware is the safest, most reliable option when it comes to AdBlue removal. At any time, you can restore your vehicle’s default state by just removing the emulator and enabling the SCR system once again.

There is an incredible amount of AdBlue emulators, some cheaper, some much more expensive. What are the differences?

The first option are Chinese emulators – based off of European counterparts, they are the cheapest, simplest, least reliable solution. While Chinese emulators are extremely cheap when bought in bulk (around £10-20 per unit), they suffer from absence of NOx emulation (the DPF filter will clog up quickly, would have to be regenerated once per month) and poor quality hardware (faulty units, no seals preventing dust/moisture from getting inside etc). We recommend avoiding these units if you plan to use them for a longer period of time.

European emulators are the ideal choice. They use higher quality parts that make their electronics much more reliable and you can find very decent emulators that can emulate NOx as well, but there are two problems that one needs to be aware of when purchasing these emulators – components and sealing. Some European manufacturers opt to simply purchase Chinese emulators, making them no different from the Chinese ones, meaning that low quality parts make them very unreliable and you overpay by a huge margin. Others do not make sure that the unit water-proof and dust-proof, meaning that eventually it is definitely going to break.

We, at CanLogic can provide you with a quality unit that works flawlessly, emulates NOx and is safely sealed from any potential dangers – contact us for further information.

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