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First, service information (for generator sets only at this time) can be searched for using the product’s serial number. By entering the product’s serial number, the system will determine the product, where it was built, along with a number of key component items such as the engine, alternator and controller. These results are then used to provide the most accurate list of manuals and other service-related information that may be required to service or support this specific product.

Enter a serial number into the Content for Serial Number (SN): field and then click on the grey arrow. Note: If you do not click on the arrow, your search will not work.

The following fields display on the first grey line, based on your serial number:

• Service Information For Serial Number - Lists your serial number you searched with.
• Plant - Where your model was made.
• Model - Listing of your specific model.
• Spec - For plants that have spec letters, this lists which spec the documents show.
• Engine - Type of engine used.
• Alternator - Type of alternator used.
• Controller - Type of controller used.

The following fields display warranty information, on the second grey line, based on your serial number:

• Warranty Information For Serial Number - Lists your serial number you searched with.
• Coverage ID - Number for type of coverage the serial number has.
• Coverage Description - Describes coverage based on serial number.
• Ship Date - Date item was shipped from the plant.
• In Service Date - When item was put in service.

The light grey line displays the following information:

• GLN - Global Literature Number, which is specific number for each manual.
• Language - The language of the manual.
• Document Type - Lists what type of document each is.
• Description - Describes what the manual is about.

Manuals for your specific serial number are listed. Below these are the Common Documents, which are show for each search done in QSOL.
Notes for Content for Serial Number (SN):

• Spec letter information is for Fridley product only.
• We do not have good spec letter data pre-2009.
• No controller information for Brazil or India product.

As can be seen above, there are two searches for Bill of Material. These are:

• Bill of Material - By Serial Number
• Bill of Material - By Part Number

For the Bill of Material - By Serial Number, once you click on this link, you will see the following screen, shown below.

Where search is returned, you will see the following:

If you are looking to obtain a lower level BoM, click on a part number that is highlighted. An example is Feature 0179-3211-02, the following displays:

Please note, for the BoM search, the time ranges for each plant:

• Brazil - From November 4, 2007 to present.
• China - From July 2, 2008 to present.
• Fridley - From January 23, 1998 to present.
• India - From September 10, 2007 to present.
• Kent - From January 31, 2000 to present.
• Singapore - From January 13, 2007 to present.

Enter a part number in the search box and click on Search. Entering item number 0179-3211-02, below is what displays:

Clicking on the first link brings back an error message:

Clicking on the second link brings back the following information:

While we are happy to announce this new functionality, we also recognize that it doesn’t support all Cummins Power Generation products that the channel needs to support. We have tried to provide guidance on products (based on manufacturing date and plant) this new functionality should work for based on the product information we have been able to gather.

Once you click on the link, you will see the below screen:

History[edit]

Until 2010 this engine was a dual overhead cam design with one cam actuating the injectors and the other the valve train. This injection system is known as HPI (high pressure injection) where the injectors are cam-actuated to create injection pressure. The fuel system uses an Integrated Fuel System Module (IFSM) with a lift pump, gear pump, pressure regulators, shutoff valve, metering and timing actuators to deliver fuel to the injectors. It has a one piece valve cover that is either plastic or on older models a chrome plated steel cover otherwise known as the Signature 600 or ISX CM570.

In 2002, the ISX CM870 brought cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) which takes exhaust gas and recirculates it back into the intake of the engine lowering the combustion chamber temperatures limiting the formation of NOx.

In 2008, Cummins unveiled the ISX CM871, this engine featured a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) which trapped the particulate matter or 'soot' produced in the engine. With the help of the Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC) the soot trapped in the DPF is oxidized and turned to ash during a process called regeneration. In motorhomes this was available as a 600 or 650 HP version.

The current EPA 2010 version known as ISX15 CM2250 features enhanced Exhaust Gas Recirculation, Diesel Particulate Filter and Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR), also known as Urea Injection. SCR consists of a Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF - composed of urea and water) injection system: holding tank, pump, controller, and injector and an SCR catalyst brick. DEF is heated, pumped and injected into a decomposition tube which then reacts with the exhaust reducing NOX. The ISX15 CM2250 and CM2350 has eliminated the injector camshaft due to the advent of the common rail fuel system in which the fuel is pressurized from a high pressure, multiple piston pump, transferred through tubing to a rail where fuel is stored under extremely high pressures up to 35,000 psi.

Models[edit]

Model	Fuel	Displacement	Years of Production	Notes
ISX12	Diesel	11.9L	2010-2020	Phasing out started in 2018
X12			2018-present	Replaced ISX12
ISX12 G	Natural Gas		2013-2018	Phasing out started in 2017
ISX12N			2018-present	Replaced ISX12 G Built off the X12 block
ISX15	Diesel	14.9L	2010-2020	Phasing out started in 2016
X15		14.9L	2016-present	Replaced X15

Emissions Control[edit]

Cummins Engine Serial Number Search

The Cummins ISX diesel engine can be run in a dual fuel configuration, meaning it can properly operate on diesel fuel and natural gas. The burning of a natural gas alternative preserves diesel thermal efficiencies. The more efficient engine can produce less emissions in turn. The ISX can achieve this by altering ignition delay and injection timing. By examining the start of combustion (SOC), the engine's computer is able to employ a predictive ignition delay correlation. The predictive characteristics of the engine maximize both efficiency and useful power for the given fuel source. Compensations are made for the natural gas so that the power band and operating range are still functional for customers, while reducing emissions.^[1] Testing has also been done with the Cummins ISX by the EPA for natural gas usage that yielded results of major NOx emissions reduction. The configuration boasts ninety percent lower NOx emissions than the current EPA standard. This makes the Cummins ISX that burns natural gas one of the cleanest running diesel engines in the world.^[2] The ISX also utilizes a DPF, or diesel particulate filter, required by the EPA. The DPF filters out the solid particles in the engine's exhaust, reducing tailpipe emissions. The DPF does have to be regularly maintained, however, because of its intricate design. The emissions control system will institute a filter regeneration which burns off the particulates. Any in-combustibles found in lubrication additives will remain in the DPF, which can cause problems with back pressure and efficiency. This means the DPF needs to be regularly removed and cleaned for the Cummins ISX. An ash-less oil could mean that cleaning would be unnecessary, but can inhibit lubrication properties. A zero-phosphorus oil has been studied and found to be ideal for DPF systems and lubrication. The oil displays passing results for both piston deposits and oil consumption, which means the DPF system would be optimized with use of zero-phosphorus, ultra low sulfur oil.^[3] The Cummins ISX also utilized DEF, or diesel exhaust fluid, in later models when EPA requirements changed. DEF is system of injected urea that reduces the emissions of a diesel engine. The Cummins ISX is required to have inhibitors in place for certain failures of the DEF system. When the DEF tank is low or empty, the ISX cuts power by twenty five percent. Power cuts and driver warnings are also used when the DEF system has been tampered with or is not functioning properly. Cummins has corrected several malfunctions and conducted customer based research of several million miles of on road use of the Cummins ISX to make the DEF system as functional as possible. The system is also required to de-rate power given any problems in order to reduce emissions to an absolute minimum.^[4]

Technology[edit]

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In early ISX engines an anti backlash gear train is used. The anti backlash gears allow the engine to operate with minimal gear rattle. Cummins uses a gear train in the front of the engine which is inherently noisy. The anti backlash gearing makes the engine less noisy due to the reduced rattle while in operation. The anti backlash gear train comes at a cost of efficiency. The Cummins ISX 15 model equipped with anti backlash gearing suffers a friction loss. The gears must overcome more friction throughout their moving range than a standard gear. A standard gear in a Cummins ISX 15 needs to overcome 0.75 Newton meters of force, while the anti backlash gearing needs to overcome approximately 5 Newton meters of force.^[5]

Cummins Isc Engine Serial Number Location

References[edit]

1. ^Xu, Shuonan (October 13, 2014). 'Development of a Phenomenological Dual-Fuel Natural Gas Diesel Engine Simulation and Its Use for Analysis of Transient Operations'. SAE International Journal of Engines. 7 (4): 1665–1673. doi:10.4271/2014-01-2546.
2. ^Gerber, Raleigh (July 18, 2018). 'Clean Energy Launches Zero Now Financing to Put Fleets in Clean New Natural Gas Trucks for the Price of a Diesel Truck'. Business Wire. Retrieved February 20, 2019.
3. ^McGeehan, A, J. (2012). 'Extending the Boundaries of Diesel Particulate Filter Maintenance With Ultra-Low Ash'. TRID. 5.
4. ^'Control of Emissions From New Highway Vehicles and Engines'. EPA. June 7, 2011.
5. ^Joshi, Y. V (2014). 'Gear Train Mesh Efficiency Study: The Effects of an Anti-Backlash Gear'. SAE International Journal of Commercial Vehicles. 7: 271–277. doi:10.4271/2014-01-1769.

Cummins Isx Engine Serial Number Location Code