Jaltest Stationary Engine Diagnostics - Power Generation, Industrial, and Non-Mobile Engine Platforms

Stationary diesel and gas engines power the infrastructure behind modern civilization: backup generators at hospitals and data centers, primary power at remote mining sites, pumping stations for water treatment and oil and gas, compressor drives for natural gas pipelines, and industrial power units in manufacturing. These engines run the same electronic management systems as their mobile counterparts (Caterpillar, Cummins, Deutz, John Deere, Perkins, MTU, Volvo Penta, and others), but they operate in fixed installations where reliability is measured differently. A truck engine that fails means one vehicle is down. A generator engine that fails at a hospital during a power outage means lives are at risk.

Jaltest stationary engine diagnostics provide OEM-level access to 15+ engine manufacturers in stationary and industrial applications. Read fault codes, view live data, perform DPF regeneration, code injectors, adjust parameters, and access wiring diagrams on the engines that keep critical systems running.

Supported Stationary Engine Manufacturers

Caterpillar

Caterpillar is the world's largest manufacturer of diesel and natural gas engines for power generation and industrial applications. Jaltest covers the Cat engine range used in generator sets, pumps, compressors, and industrial drives: C4.4, C7.1, C9.3, C13, C15, C18, C27, C32, C175, and 3500 Series (3508, 3512, 3516) engines. Diagnostic access includes the ADEM engine controller, aftertreatment system (DPF, SCR, DOC on Tier 4 models), and generator control interface. Perform injector coding, forced DPF regeneration, idle speed adjustments, load sharing parameter changes, and real-time monitoring of engine health parameters.

Cummins

Cummins powers more standby and prime power generator sets than any other manufacturer. Jaltest provides diagnostic access to the Cummins stationary engine range: QSB (3.3, 4.5, 6.7), QSL9, QSX15, QSK (19, 23, 38, 45, 50, 60, 78), and KTA (19, 38, 50) Series. Access the CM2250, CM2350, and legacy ECM platforms for fault codes, live data, injector coding, DPF regeneration, and engine protection parameter configuration. Cummins engines in generator sets use the same ECMs as their on-highway counterparts, and Jaltest provides matching diagnostic depth for stationary applications.

Deutz

Deutz engines are ubiquitous in industrial and off-highway stationary applications. Jaltest covers the BF4M 2012C, BF6M 2012C, TD 2.9, TCD 2.9, TCD 3.6, TCD 4.1, TCD 6.1, TCD 7.8, TCD 12.0, and TCD 16.0 engine platforms. Deutz engines are used in generator sets, pumping stations, compressor drives, and agricultural stationary equipment. Perform fault code reading, injector coding, DPF regeneration (on Tier 4 models), and parameter adjustments through the Deutz EMR engine controller.

FPT / Iveco-FPT

FPT Industrial (Fiat Powertrain Technologies) engines power a significant number of generator sets and industrial applications worldwide. Jaltest covers the N45, N67, Cursor 9, Cursor 13, and Cursor 16 engine platforms in stationary configurations. These engines use the same electronic management systems as their on-highway counterparts in Iveco and CNH vehicles. Diagnostic access includes engine ECU fault codes, aftertreatment diagnostics, injector coding, and live data.

John Deere

John Deere Power Systems manufactures engines for generator sets, pumps, compressors, and industrial equipment. Jaltest covers the PowerTech range: 3029 (2.9L), 4045 (4.5L), 6068 (6.8L), 6090 (9.0L), and 6135 (13.5L) engine platforms. These engines use the same ECU architecture as John Deere agricultural and construction equipment engines, and Jaltest provides full diagnostic access: fault codes, live data, injector coding, DPF regeneration, and parameter changes.

MAN

MAN industrial engines are used in power generation, marine auxiliary, and industrial drive applications. Jaltest covers D0834, D0836, D2066, D2676, D2862, and D2868 engines in stationary configurations. Access the MAN EDC engine controller for fault codes, live data, aftertreatment diagnostics, and parameter adjustments.

Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz industrial engines serve power generation and industrial applications. Jaltest covers the OM 460, OM 470, OM 471, OM 473, OM 906, OM 924, OM 926, and OM 936 engines used in stationary configurations. These are the same engines found in Mercedes-Benz trucks and buses, and Jaltest provides the same diagnostic depth in stationary applications: fault codes, aftertreatment diagnostics (DPF, SCR, EGR), injector coding, and live data.

Mitsubishi

Mitsubishi diesel engines are used in compact generator sets and industrial applications. Jaltest covers the S-Series (S3L2, S4L2, S4Q2, S4S, S6R, S6R2, S12R, S16R) engine platforms used in Mitsubishi-branded and OEM-integrated generator sets. These engines are common in data center backup power, hospital emergency generators, and telecommunications backup power.

MTU

MTU (a Rolls-Royce Power Systems brand) manufactures high-output diesel engines for power generation, oil and gas, mining, and rail applications. Jaltest covers the Series 1000, Series 1100, Series 1300, Series 1500, Series 1600, Series 2000, and Series 4000 engine platforms. MTU engines power large generator sets (up to 3,250 kW) and are used in mission-critical applications where diagnostic access is essential for maintenance planning and fault resolution.

Perkins

Perkins engines are among the most widely used industrial diesel engines in the world, powering generator sets from dozens of OEM packagers. Jaltest covers the 400 Series (402D, 403D, 404D), 850 Series, 1100 Series (1103, 1104, 1106), 1200 Series (1204E, 1206E), 1500 Series (1506), and 2000 Series (2206, 2506, 2806) platforms. Perkins engines use electronic controls from both Perkins-proprietary and Caterpillar (parent company) ECU families, and Jaltest provides diagnostic access to both.

Additional Manufacturers

Manufacturer	Key Engine Platforms	Common Stationary Applications
Scania	DC09, DC13, DC16 industrial engines	Power generation, pumping, compressor drives
Sisu (AGCO Power)	33, 44, 49, 66, 74, 84, 98 engine series	Agricultural stationary, industrial drives
VM Motori	D series diesel engines (D704, D706, D756)	Compact generator sets, industrial equipment
Volvo Penta	D5, D7, D8, D11, D13, D16, TAD Series	Marine auxiliary, industrial gensets, pumping
Yanmar	TNV Series (2TNV, 3TNV, 4TNV), 6AYM, 6EY	Compact generators, emergency backup, marine auxiliary

Diagnostic Capabilities for Stationary Engines

Fault Code Reading and Clearing

Read active, stored, and pending fault codes from the engine ECU and aftertreatment controller. Stationary engines may accumulate fault codes over weeks or months of continuous operation, and clearing resolved codes after service is essential for clean monitoring. Jaltest displays manufacturer-specific fault code descriptions with recommended troubleshooting steps.

Live Data and Trend Monitoring

View real-time engine parameters: RPM, coolant temperature, oil pressure, fuel pressure, boost pressure, exhaust temperatures (pre-turbine, post-turbine, pre-DPF, post-DPF, post-SCR), intake manifold temperature, crankcase pressure, battery voltage, and dozens of additional parameters. For generator applications, also monitor generator output parameters where the engine controller provides this data.

Live data monitoring on stationary engines is particularly valuable for predictive maintenance. Trending parameters like exhaust temperatures, oil pressure, and fuel consumption over time reveals degradation before it becomes a failure.

DPF Regeneration

Tier 4 Final stationary diesel engines use the same DPF/SCR aftertreatment technology as mobile equipment. However, stationary engines often operate at constant speed and load, which can result in steady-state exhaust conditions that either prevent or delay automatic DPF regeneration. Jaltest performs forced stationary regeneration, monitors soot loading percentage, and tracks exhaust temperatures throughout the regen cycle. This is critical for generator sets that run at partial load for extended periods, pump engines that operate intermittently, and any stationary engine that accumulates soot faster than it regenerates.

Injector Coding

Common rail diesel injectors in stationary engines require calibration code programming after replacement, identical to mobile applications. Jaltest writes injector codes to the engine ECU for all supported engine platforms. Proper injector coding ensures correct fuel delivery, minimizes emissions, and prevents post-replacement fault codes.

Engine Parameter Configuration

Stationary engines require specific parameter configurations for their intended application.

• Speed/frequency setting - Configure the engine for 50 Hz (1500 RPM) or 60 Hz (1800 RPM) generator operation
• Load sharing parameters - Configure droop, isochronous, or load-sharing governor modes for paralleled generator sets
• Engine protection limits - Set coolant temperature, oil pressure, overspeed, and overcrank protection thresholds
• Cold start parameters - Configure glow plug timing, intake heater duration, and cold-start fuel enrichment for engines in cold climates
• Idle and warmup settings - Set idle speed, warmup duration, and post-cooldown idle time for generator sets with automatic transfer switches
• Altitude and derating - Configure altitude compensation for engines installed at elevation

Wiring Diagrams

Access interactive wiring diagrams for the engine harness, ECU connections, sensor locations, and aftertreatment wiring. Stationary engine installations often include custom wiring between the engine controller and the genset controller, transfer switch, or building management system. Jaltest engine wiring diagrams help isolate whether a fault is in the engine harness or the installation wiring.

Applications That Depend on Stationary Engine Diagnostics

Power Generation

Standby and prime power generator sets are the most common stationary engine application. Hospitals, data centers, telecommunications facilities, commercial buildings, and industrial plants all depend on generator sets that must start and run reliably when utility power fails. These engines may sit idle for weeks, then need to produce rated power within 10 seconds of a transfer signal. Diagnostic access ensures the engine is ready when called upon.

Typical diagnostic tasks for genset engines: fault code clearing after exerciser runs, DPF regeneration on lightly loaded standby sets, coolant heater system verification, battery charging system diagnostics, and engine protection parameter review.

Oil and Gas

Diesel and gas engines drive wellhead pumps, compressor stations, frac pumps, and camp power generators in oil and gas operations. These engines run in remote locations where service response times are measured in days, not hours. On-site maintenance crews with Jaltest diagnostic capability can resolve engine faults without waiting for a factory technician to travel to the wellsite.

Mining Operations

Surface and underground mines use stationary engines for power generation, ventilation fan drives, and pumping. These engines often run 24/7 in harsh environments with dust, altitude, and extreme temperatures. Jaltest provides the diagnostic access needed for routine maintenance verification, DPF service, and fault troubleshooting on mine-site engines.

Water and Wastewater

Pump stations for municipal water supply, irrigation, and wastewater treatment use diesel engine-driven pumps as primary or backup power. These engines must be reliable for public health and safety. Jaltest diagnostics support maintenance programs that ensure these engines are always ready to operate.

Agriculture (Stationary)

Grain dryer engines, irrigation pump engines, and barn/poultry house generator sets are agricultural stationary engine applications. These engines often use the same platforms (John Deere, Cummins, Perkins, Deutz) covered by Jaltest, and the same diagnostic capabilities apply. The Jaltest Agricultural Vehicle platform complements stationary engine coverage for full-farm diagnostic capability.

Data Centers

Modern data centers maintain fleets of diesel generator sets for backup power, often numbering in the dozens at a single facility. These engines run on exercise schedules and must be maintained to exacting standards. Jaltest gives data center maintenance teams independent diagnostic access for engine health verification, DPF management, and fault resolution without relying on engine-specific dealer service contracts.

Who Needs Stationary Engine Diagnostics

Power Generation Service Companies

You service generator sets from multiple OEM packagers, each using different engine platforms. A Cat C18-powered Caterpillar genset, a Cummins QSX15-powered Cummins Power Generation set, and a Perkins 2206-powered FG Wilson set might all be on your service route in a single day. Jaltest covers all three engines with one diagnostic tool. Your technicians carry one platform instead of three.

Facility Maintenance Departments

Your building or campus has standby generator sets that run on monthly exercise schedules and need annual load bank testing. Jaltest gives your electricians and mechanics the diagnostic access to verify engine health, clear fault codes, perform DPF service, and document engine condition without paying for a specialized engine technician on every visit.

Oil and Gas Operators

Your wellsite or compressor station has engine-driven equipment in a remote location. When a fault code appears, you need to diagnose it with the maintenance crew already on site. Jaltest provides the engine diagnostic access that keeps your operation running without mobilizing a factory service rep from 500 miles away.

Independent Diesel Mechanics Expanding into Stationary

If you already service diesel trucks and equipment, stationary engine service is a natural expansion. The engines are familiar platforms (Cummins, Cat, John Deere, Perkins), and Jaltest covers them with the same tool you use for mobile equipment. Add stationary engine service to your business without investing in additional diagnostic tools.

Part of the Jaltest Off-Highway Platform

Stationary engine diagnostics are included in the Jaltest Off-Highway Vehicle diagnostic platform alongside heavy equipment, compact equipment, multi-purpose vehicles, and airport equipment. One off-highway license covers all subcategories, including stationary engines.

Get Stationary Engine Diagnostic Coverage

Diesel Truck Diagnostic Tools has been an authorized Jaltest/Cojali dealer since 2016. We help power generation companies, facility managers, oil and gas operators, and independent mechanics get the diagnostic tools they need for stationary engine service.

Call 800-217-0063 to speak with a trained staff about your stationary engine fleet. We will verify coverage for your specific engine platforms and recommend the right Jaltest package. Every kit ships with free ground shipping, a full manufacturer warranty, and access to our live support team.

Email: support@dieseltruckdiagnostictools.com | Phone: 800-217-0063 | Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST

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