Advisor Version Release & Monthly
Update Changes
– v4.3, v4.4, v4.5, v4.6, v4.7, v5.0
Overview
This is a summary of changes, bug fixes, and enhancements that have been made to Advisor, starting with Version
4.3, which was introduced in June, 2004. There four major releases, which are, v4.4, which was introduced in
February, 2005, v4.5, which was released on May 2006, v4.6, that was introduced in April 2007, and v4.7, which was
released in may 2008.
In addition to the changes that were made with these major releases, many smaller changes have occurred during
monthly updates between the major releases mentioned above. These are described as well.
The number of new ratings (FRs), that were added to Advisor during the version releases and monthly updates are
also noted.
Lastly, an estimate was made regarding the number of components added. These consist of Cummins options (AF,
DA, DF, EC, EM, FA, FF, FH, FW, HD, LG, OP, ST), and supplier components (typically Fleetguard air cleaners and
mufflers, and Donaldson air cleaners).
An appendix with a description of each change follows in slides 6-38.
Totals - Enhancements/bug fixes & New FRs added to Advisor
Enhancements/Bug fixes FRs
38
v4.3 Release –
24
v4.3 Monthly Updates –
8
26
v4.4 Release –
23
46
v4.4 Monthly Updates –
81
165
v4.5 Release v4.5 Monthly Updates-
46
128
47
v4.6 Releasev4.6 Monthly Updatesv4.7 Release Totals
45
09
39
38
38
13
290
124
648
Appendix
Details of Advisor Version Release & Monthly
Update Changes – v4.3, v4.4, v4.5, v4.7
v4.3 Release Changes
v4.3 Changes
Report Format All reports are now in HTML format, and can be exported to html file.
All reports are now saved in the database so reports do not have to be rerun, unless something has changed in the review.
Finalized reviews will store the reports.
Intake Tool – Revised air cleaner selection The air cleaner selection screen has been revised to display a drop down box of Fleetguard air cleaners that match the air
flow of selected engine.
Exhaust Tool – Revised muffler selection The muffler/silencer selection screen has been revised to display a drop down box of Nelson mufflers/silencers that match
the exhaust flow of selected engine.
Torsional Tool – sections optional The Model and Free Response sections of the Torsional Tool are now automatically bypassed in a new review.
Fuel Tool – fuel tank volume The calculation for fuel tank volume has been corrected. Previously the load factor was not being taken into account and
the tool was overestimating the required fuel tank volume.
v4.3 Changes, cont.
Optional Sections – default to green In a new design review, the Engine Options section is optional and will default to a green check mark.
In a new installation review, the Engine Options, Non-Cummins supplied parts and General observations are optional and
will default to a green check mark.
Removing components Advisor v4.3 gives you the ability to remove components from a model. This includes charge air coolers, radiators, fans
and others. Previously you could only replace a chosen component with a new one.
Database Analyzer - Additional features “Delete Purged Tools and Reviews” removes deleted reviews from users’ database, allowing users to reduce the size of
Advisor database.
“Compact Database” can further reduce the size of your database.
Other Miscellaneous Improvements/Fixes Updated AEBs, performance curves, datasheets and installation drawings.
Updated option graphics
Improved Quick Start Guide
Review examples updated
v4.3 Changes, cont.
Checklists Users can now type “Y” or “N” in the checklist response boxes. The fields will auto populate with Yes or No. Users can
use arrow keys and letter keys to navigate through most of the checklist without using their mouse to click the drop down
box on the right. This feature will NOT work for multi-select drop down boxes.
Engine Options Options chosen from the “Options” section will now print on the report
Non Cummins Supplied Parts Will now print on the Installation Review report
Cooling Tool The radiator data now prints correctly on the report
Equipment Type & Characteristics –
A new criticality parameter of High Duty Cycle has been added to the criticality list. This parameter will be marked as
“Critical” if you have selected Front End Loader as your equipment type. For some engine families, special hardware has
been released to meet the demanding front end loader duty cycle. This new parameter will guide you toward the correct
rating for your front end loader application.
v4.3 Changes, cont.
Engine Selection Maximum acceptable power tolerance. Advisor should not display an issue if the user requests a power tolerance of +/5%. Cummins default value is 5%. Previously an erroneous warning message would sometimes be displayed.
Engine Selection For electronic engines. If the user requested high idle value does not match the high idle value for the chosen rating, no
warning will be displayed. High idle is a customer adjustable value for electronic engines.
Electrical Tool The cranking circuit in new reviews will now work correctly when more than one battery is selected. Previously problems
were seen if the user tried to make changes to their circuit if it contained more than one battery. If you have an existing
(pre v4.3) review with an electrical tool that can not be completed, you will need to reselect your cranking circuit. DO NOT
click on the Next button until you have reselected your circuit.
Electronics Tool A new observation section has been added to the Electronics Tool.
38 new FRs
v4.3 Monthly Update Changes
July 2004
Printing Issue If the right side of your reports are getting cut off when you print, please go to Internet Explorer, click on File, then Page
Setup. Change the left and right margins to 0.5”. This will fix the problem.
Intake and Exhaust Analytical Tools for User Defined Engines The intake and exhaust tools have been fixed so that they can be used with user defined engines. A bug was found in
v4.3 that didn’t allow the user to select an air cleaner or muffler for a user defined engine.
Exhaust Tool The exhaust tool has been revised so that the user may choose only a muffler with no additional piping required.
Previously some piping was required in addition to the muffler.
Advisor crash when Importing, Exporting or Creating a New Revision Some users have been getting an error message “Advisor has encountered a problem and must shut down” when
importing, exporting or creating a new revision. This issue has been fixed in this update.
July 2004, cont.
User Entered Notes In the conversion of reviews from Advisor v4.2 to v4.3, some user-entered notes (including bypass notes) may have
disappeared. This update fixes that issue. Even after you run the update, there still may be very few instances where
the bypass notes will not reappear and must be reentered.
6 new FRs
August 2004
Editable excel spreadsheet for Advisor input screens This worksheet (or portions of it) can be sent to the OEM for them to complete and return.
14 new FRs
October 2004
30 new Nelson mufflers added
4 new FRs
November 2004
Troubleshooting Guide –
A new troubleshooting guide added to Advisor Best Practices. This guide includes detailed instructions on how to
solve common Advisor issues.
25 new Fleetguard air cleaners added
2 new FRs
v4.4 Release Changes
v4.4 Changes
Many changes have been made to the Engine Selection section of Advisor in order to reduce the amount of time it takes
to complete this section. Many of these changes apply specifically to situations where you are re-powering an existing
piece of equipment to meet the latest emissions requirements.
Environment Section The required questions in the Environment Section reduced to three questions (other questions defaulted).
Many of the default values for maximum operational altitude revised.
Power Train Requirements Section Repower question added to the Power Train Requirements Section. If “Yes” answered, user not required to fill out the
table listing the machine components that draw power from the engine.
Requirements / Features Section The required questions in the Requirements / Features section have been reduced to three questions. Other questions
defaulted or left blank.
v4.4 Changes, cont.
Typical Cycle Section If review is for the repower of an existing machine, then there is no need to complete the entire duty cycle table. Only
need to fill in the Average Power and Average Speed values.
A new question about throttle position interruption has been added to more accurately determine when a continuous
rating is appropriate.
Select Engine Section A new screen has been added to the Select Engine section. The “Issue Resolution” screen allows users to review the
engine selection issues with the customer. Any issues flagged by Advisor that are deemed insignificant or acceptable,
may be recoded as “Acceptable Issues”.
Emissions Certification changed to a major deliverable issue.
v4.4 Changes, cont.
Installation Review – Bypass Testing Sections Advisor v4.4 gives the user the ability to bypass the testing section in the following tools, provided certain predicted
criteria from the Design Review are met:
Intake
Exhaust
Fuel
Electrical
Air Cleaner, Muffler, and Charge Air Cooler Data Single point flow restriction points for these components can now be entered, rather than an entire curve.
Advisor Files and Backups – User Defined Users have the ability to choose where to store Advisor and backup files.
Revised Quick Start Guide The Emissions Tier Level has been added to the Browse Engine and Select Engine screens.
Other Miscellaneous Improvements/Fixes Updated performance curves, datasheets and installation drawings.
v4.4 Changes, cont.
Other Miscellaneous Improvements/Fixes, cont. Updated option graphics
AEBs, IRBs, and CMLAs Removed from the Tech Lib CD for security and quality (being up to date) reasons
Mounting Tool Help text has been added to the Select Engine section of the Mounting tool to help users calculate the user defined roll
moment of inertia.
Electrical Tool A help button has been added to the Cranking Circuit section of the Electrical Tool. The help text guides users through
completing the cranking circuit diagram.
Fixed a bug in the electrical tool cranking circuit section that incorrectly calculated cable lengths when the default units
were set to metric.
Cooling Tool A help text button has been added to give users guidance on selecting the proper compartment restriction factor.
v4.4 Changes, cont.
Fan Curve –
A fan curve graph has been added to the fan component. The graph displays pressure vs. air flow at the reference fan
speed. This graph can be printed.
Miscellaneous –
Revisions of existing reviews previously carried forward the Date Created from the original review. In Advisor v4.4, the
"Date created" for a new revision will be the date the user created the revision.
Ability to change default back up location added.
New Advisor examples on your hard disk To help you become more comfortable with Advisor and its many tools, Advisor 4.4 includes four working examples:
DRExample44.ADB - completed and finalized Advisor design review
IRExample44.ADB - completed and finalized Advisor design review
CACCool44.ADB - completed Cooling System analytical tool using a charge air cooled (CAC) engine
CACIntake44.ADB - completed Intake System analytical tool using a charge air cooled (CAC) engine
46 new FRs
v4.4 Monthly Update Changes
March 2005
Revised wording for single data point air cleaner warning message (Intake tool)
Removed requirement to answer two noise questions in Environment checklist when at least one default question is
changed
All but one Requirements/Features checklist questions made non-mandatory when user chooses to view/change
default questions
44 new FRs
April 2005
13 new FRs
May 2005
6 new Fleetguard air cleaner graphics
~4 new FRs
June 2005
Worksheet fix –
Repeated entry into a free text checklist field caused a run-time error
Browse Engine Screen Fix –
There was an issue where the Emissions was not on the FR tab so if you picked an emission on another tab you were
filtering by that but could not see it. Have added the emissions to this FR tab
Emissions Warning Fix –
A few users had old Select Engines that had emissions levels listed in different order. This was causing a warning.
The actual problem had to do with Lookup Code Values being compared with Lookup code text
FGN Air Cleaner bitmaps updated –
Several FGN Air cleaner BMPs have been updated
Clear Tool –
On a non-finalized review you can now right click on any of the tools and choose to clear out all user-entered data from
the tool
4 new Installation Drawings
~7 new FRs
July 2005
Made "N/A" available in the Fuel Tool checklist question 6.2
Modified General Equipment Names what market (i.e. Construction, General)
Enhanced DBAnalyzer Tool to fix more types of corrupt components
Fuel Tool Warning – eliminated case sensitive in some compares for the warnings
Fixed a Metric issue with Intake and Exhaust calculating the tool restriction when bypassing components
.
Added new Logging Equipment Types.
11 new FRs
August 2005
Electrical tool model screen –
There was an issue where sometimes the length's were not showing up correctly and the user had to press the “To Metric”
and then “To SAE” buttons to get it to refresh.
New Revision of Analytical tool –
Users are now able to right click on an Analytical tool and choose "New Revision". This was in answer to a request made
during VOC interview with an OEM customer
August 2005, cont.
C of C Screen (Wording updates)
Select Engine Tech Info Screen Rewording
DBAnalyzer - more component Manufacturer fixes
Revised the Design Review Tutorial document.
3 new FRs
September 2005
Lube Tool Gauges Warning changed to match oil pressure gauge line subject
Accessories Tool > Increased size of top window on pump screen
> Added new locations
> Default to the first location for new pumps
Changed Instructions on ES Report to submit review instead of fax
Engine weight corrected on QSB 5.9 Tier 2
September 2005, cont.
Engine DB Tech info note explanation for engine weight
Electrical Tool - Made 12V Fields optional (QSK19)
QSB 4.5 CPL 8754 & 8725 additions
5 new FRs
October 2005
Revised wording of Installation Review Cooling Deaeration, Drawdown, Water Pump Inlet Pressure testing sections for Open
Top Tank (OTT) condition.
Revised wording of Cooling System error message when mismatch occurs between radiator and CAC areas, and for fan
power/system restriction curves not crossing each other.
Electrical tool checklist question #7 references AEB 111.15
.
Added three European countries to Environment.
Electrical tool report for QSK19 revised to show maximum starter circuit resistance when modeled circuit resistance exceeds
this maximum value.
11 new FRs
November 2005
Add "Clutch" where Flexible Coupling is now found.
Issues with Portuguese/Brazil Region settings and Advisor
a. Checklist numbering going awry
b. PowerTrain screen corrupt - can't complete
34 new FRs
December 2005
Automatically pull EE & ST options from Engine Options into Electrical Tool
Added additional fields to single entry point Air Cleaner/CAC/Silencers – Manufacturer, Part number, and dir holding
capacity.
Reworded the help text on the part load browse engine screen power & speed entry fields.
Distance between closest obstruction and fan warning was incorrect when using Brazil (Portuguese) regional setting
QSK60 Listed incorrectly in the engine filter form
December 2005, cont.
Optimize AdvUpdt runs faster if it is run a second time with the same data
AEB incorrect in Air Compressor duty cycle Warning Message. Correct number (20.11) now referenced
Wording Change on Warning in Cooling Testing section. Removed hard coded temperature ranges from warnings.
Some Cooling Tool warnings were incorrectly showing for OTT. These warnings were for fields that are not available
when you have an OTT system.
Intake Other Restrictor Components – Have added an “other” button for other restrictors for all screens in the Intake
Model, not just the first screen.
Get Fan drive speed Ratio for Cooling Tool Conditions screen from FA line of Engine Options screen.
December 2005, cont.
FF, FH, DF, FW, DR, & HD options selected in Engine options should now be pre-selected in respective tools if we
have a valid component for that option.
New Test Procedure in Cooling Testing. On page 1 of the Deaeration test in the Cooling Testing section you will now
see two Testing Procedures buttons.
Remove confusion on Front Mount component without integral isolator data entry. Isolator fields no longer displayed
when “No” answered to question asking: “Does this Front Mount have an integral isolator?”
Target Electrical Resistance in the Electrical Tool added on both the modeling screen and the report
Engine protection coolant temp referenced in checklist question warnings referring to engine protection and
shutdown rather than max top tank temperature
December 2005, cont.
Images not saving/retrieving correctly in Electrical, Mounting and Torsional tools (only tools with images in the
reports) within a DR/IR. You may have noticed that when you try to retrieve a saved report in these tools that your
images are gone. This will be fixed going forward so images are saved correctly.
~15 new FRs
January 2006
Fixed Run-Time Error 91 in cooling tool Select engine screen
Change wording of venting question
Add "Rock Crusher" under Construction heading. Use same Classification of Characteristics (CofC) as "Rock Drill,
Road Construction".
Updated code to allow Intake Build model to go green for Non-CAC engine.
Altitude Derate feature added to Browse Engine screen
5 new FRs
February 2006
Thermostat opening temperature (used in Cooling warnings) is now obtained from the Thermostat component in
Advisor, and not from the datasheet.
Added ability for user to choose at what condition test was done on the LAT Page 2 testing screen in Installation
Modified warnings on dual seal caps in Cooling System Checklist.
Fixed an issue with a User Defined engine in the Cooling Analytical Tool. The radiator was not saving previously.
Added more detail to the Engine Selection report. Have also added the ability to print the report by right clicking on
the Select engine section and choosing print.
Changed the default Emissions certification agency to US EPA Tier III instead of Tier II
Added a new pop-up box to aide users when creating a new revision of a Tier II review to ask them if they want to
change it to Tier III.
February 2006, cont.
Cleared up some issues on the QSX15 and QSM11 Engine derate interpolations.
Added Non-Fully Deaerating Test Procedure (techlib)
Add new equipment types (Rail General, Rail Car Mover, Locomotive, Non Road Automotive general, Yard Spotters,
Delimber) and renamed Logging to Forestry (to match AEB)
Made Equipment Manufacturer a Mandatory field on Design Reviews, Installation Reviews and Analytical Tools.
Electrical Tool Cranking Section Cleaned up the modeling tool in this section to make the labels legible.
Updated the resistance calculations to line up with AEB 111.15.
In most parallel circuits the cables between batteries are no longer required and they are not part of the resistance
calculation.
The only diagram that requires one of these connections is the 4 Bat in Parallel dual voltage.
February 2006, cont.
Electrical Tool Cranking Section, cont.
Connector resistances are used in the calculations where appropriate
International use of this tool has been cleaned up (there was an issue with areas that used the "," for the decimal
separator)
Cables on the Printed version should now show connections between connectors. The current version had the batteries
on top of the cables so parts of the cables were hidden behind the batteries.
7 new FRs
March 2006
Added ability to select WP option for the Thermostat when no EC or TH option is available (B3.3).
Engine derate lookup will now warn you if you try to get a value at an altitude greater than the max derate altitude.
3 new FRs
v4.5 Upcoming Changes
Upcoming v4.5 Changes
Natural Gas engines added
Engine Selection changes –
Added Design Review issue resolution
Full-load torque curve added to altitude derate screen
Added review name and version number to header page
Max lube oil flow help text added to Tech Info screen
Revised cranking torque text in Tech Info screen
Added Equipment manufacturer, machine type, and review name to first page headers
Dropped ES report asterisks
Removed fuel code (FC) reference
US now a separate region of the world (Environment section)
Color of rating selected revised for better visibility
Upcoming v4.5 Changes, cont.
Engine Selection changes, cont. –
Added 18 new equipment types
Multi-lingual installation instructions added
Warning added for excessive power draw during cranking
Removed Reselect button from Requirements screen
Added QSK19-R engine to Advisor
Removed unneeded Selection List drop-downs
Removed unused Advisor icon
Added Percent Torque Rise help text
Changed correct title to “Requirements/Features” on ES report
Intake tool –
Revised so that minimum dirt-holding capacity pulled from datasheet
Upcoming v4.5 Changes, cont.
Cooling tool –
Standardized cooling system terminology
Changed cooling system test condition wording
Added coolant recovery bottle to text
If single thermostat on config, have this option automatically selected
Added WP as valid thermostat option for B3.3
Removed warning generated when 3 gpm fill rate used with sticker
Mounting tool –
Revised to allow rail (horizontal) engines to be entered
Added block side pad width field
Added flywheel side pad width parameter to FH Components
Added flywheel housing side pad bending moment limits
Upcoming v4.5 Changes, cont.
Mounting tool, cont. –
Added FFOB bending moment limits
Added Front side pad bending moment limits
Changed left and right side descriptions to avoid confusion on A Series
Electrical tool –
Added alternator model number
Added name of Analytical tool to Electrical report
Fuel tool –
Added lubricity-enhancing note when Jet A selected
Upcoming v4.5 Changes, cont.
General –
Added issue resolution section to tools
Updated sample reviews
Revised extrapolation routine
Remove ability to edit finalized review Observation notes
Tell users how much C drive space required upon installation
Don’t display warnings for hidden checklist questions
Limit fan component part number field to 40 characters
Warning will automatically reset if part-load data added
On User Options tab, enable default printer
v4.6 Release Changes
V4.6 Changes
Diesel Engine Selection Changes
 Eliminated “Preliminary Rating” warning when most FRs are selected
 Added Load Factor warning when 85% load factor exceed for
intermittent ratings
 Added Tier 4 and Tier 4(i) to the emissions pull downs
 Will get warning when ether and grid heater are used together on B3.3
 Warn users if they select more than one non=complementary emissions
certifications in the environment section (e.g. Tier 2 and Tier 3)
 Can browse using OLGS Product Identifier, as well as insuring that this
feature always work when browsing by CONS & AGRI PI’s.
Intake Tool Changes
 Add “High Quality SAE type HD or SLHD Worm Gear” as a checklist
choice.
 Can select multiple air cleaners in parallel
 Added life to 30” restriction columns for to air cleaners – AH19477,
AH19479
V4.6 Changes
Exhaust Tool Changes
 Revised Exhaust Tool report text from “Air flow” to “Exhaust flow”
 Added a question about Exhaust Brake back pressure to checklist
 The silencer report that didn’t match the component was fixed
Accessories Tool Changes
 Moved accessories diagram to uncover button text
 Added ability to remove incorrectly select accessory drive location
v4.6 Monthly Update Changes
January Update
Increase the maximum number of tube 10 to 20 in the core
information screen under the Cooling System Tool.
Added three additional questions to he electronic system
testing bypass note.
The hydraulic Pump and Drive Selection screen has been
modified so users can select locations 12-14 for B3.3 engines.
The Fill Test section of the Cooling Tool was not giving correct
fill rate due to a rounding issue. So a modification was done to
change the precision by three decimal places.
7 new FRs (Fuel Ratings)
May Update
Add B3.3 FW & FH options
Lube tool power angle will now consider any angle between 0 and
calibrated dipstick angle, without returning warning.
Changed test from “rear gear train” to “REPTO” in Lube tool to
more accurately represent intent.
Added question regarding Spark Arrestor type muffler in
silencer/muffler component.
Changed Torsional report to no longer cut off text.
Changed cooling checklist expansion volume question to account
for B3.3 (5%).
Changed severity of warning when ether and grid heaters both are
selected on B3.3 from Serious to a Comment stating that they
shouldn’t be used at the same time.
Purged duplicate QSC Tier 3 ratings.
35 New Fuel Ratings
July Update
Added a disclaimer asking users to enter comments into the
Evaluate Issues section before printing.
Added issue description for cold start aids in Select Engine.
Added FH 9686 as a choice for B3.3 hydraulic drive option.
Created customer supplied dipstick option for Lube tool.
Remove REPTO condition from oil pan selection.
Removed Rated Fan Speed because it wasn’t displaying
correctly.
Changed comment when Non-positive OTT cooling type
selected for B3.3.
July Update (Cont)
Added warning resulting from Fuel System section of Fuel
Tool question.
Added text to Fuel Tool Evaluate Issues and Issue Description
to more clearly delineate between Engine fuel inlet/outlet.
Added Twin Disc power units to Components
Created 3 new Advisor-maintained battery manufacturers.
Added “Pump Drive” as a new type of component.
Added two QSB 3.3 FF options.
Added life to 30” restriction column for 22 Donaldson air
cleaners for B3.3 and QSB3.3.
Added missing Tier 3 B3.3 installation drawings to Techlib.
September Update
Added question: “For this application, is the throttle…..” to
Engine Selection report.
Rated Intake Air Flow @ Ref. Condition no longer is blank on
the Cooling report.
Changed rounding on the Radiator Component Static
Pressure so that it no longer rounds down to 0.
Updated Lord Corporation isolators in Components section.
Added Twin Disc power units to Components section.
Revised Mounting Tool code to account for case of front
mount with two “Y” mounting locations and a single integral
isolator.
Changed description of “Y” dimension reference to “ECL”
instead of “CCL” in Mounting Tool.
September Update (Cont)
Max External Cooling Pressure Drop value in Cooling Tool
testing section now is being pulled from engine database,
rather than sing hard-coded value.
Removed “Engine Coolant Flow Rate” and “Heat Rejection
from Ambient” values from Engine Performance drop-down
values.
Added “Compressor Outlet Pressure” and “Heat Rejection to
Aftercooler” values to Engine Performance drop-down values.
Purged all N14 (D093635CX03) FRs from Advisor since this
config being obsoleted in 2008.
Revised IR Electrical Testing section bypass notes.
Revised installation drawings 3170308, 3170401, and
4953739.
November Update
QSB3.3 and B3.3 Tier 3 configs now state that a REPTO is
available.
Removed a group of duplicate FRs from production database.
Most of these were under multiple CPLs.
Change the parent of India to “South Asia” instead of “India” in
the Environment Section.
Added “Scraper, Bowl” as an equipment type.
Added the ability to distinguish on the title page between a FR
used in a review and a different FR that will be used in the
installation (example: PowerMatch FR that is not in Advisor).
Revised installation drawings for 4953819, 4949462,
3170613, 3170697, 3170521.
November Update (Cont)
Added a field to enter IQA number when user says “Yes” to
repower question.
Doubled Donaldson dust concentration rate to .056 g/ft**3 and
cut life in half to make them consistent with Fleetguard air
cleaners.
Added disclaimer on Cooling report that LAT values are
calculated by an iterative process.
“With” & “Without REPTO” lines, REPTO column will no
longer appear on the Lube Options window and in the Lube
tool report.
Added text stating the max ether injection volume at a time on
Tier B3.3 to be 3cc (0.1oz).
10 new FRs
v4.7 Release Changes
v4.7 Changes
Diesel Analytical Tool Changes
 The Hydraulic Pump and Drive Selection screen has been
modified so a user can select locations 12-14 for B3.3.
Equipment Type & Characteristics Changes
 Add the following equipment types to Oil & Gas:
•
•
•
•
Mud Pumps
Drawworks
Electric Power Modules
Top Drive Power Modules
v4.7 Changes
Fuel System Tool Changes
 Advisor Fuel checklist question: Are the full supply and return
hoses suitable for at least 250 psi (1720 kpa) working
pressure and capable of operating in a temperature range of
-40 deg F (-40 deg C) to 200 deg F (94 deg C)?
 The Revision: Instead of 250 working pressure, it should
state 50 working pressure, 250 burst pressure.
v4.7 Changes
Lube Tool Changes
 Lube tool power angle now will consider any angle between 0
and calibrated dipstick angle, without returning warning.
 Removed REPTO condition from oil pan selection
 Created customer supplied dipstick option for Lube tool.
Mounting Tool Changes
 Change description of “Y” dimension reference to “ECL” instead
of “CCL” in Mounting Tool.
 Revised Mounting Tool code to account for case of front mount
with two “Y” mounting locations and a single integral isolator.
v4.7 Changes
Cooling Tool Changes
 Increased the maximum allowable number of tube rows from 10
to 20 in the core information screen under the Cooling System
Tool
 Allow single seal radiator cap when using Partially-Baffled
cooling system.
 Max External Cooling Pressure Drop value in Cooling Tool
testing section now being pulled from engine database, rather
than using hard-coded value.
 Removed “Engine Coolant Flow Rate” and “Heat Rejection from
Ambient” values from Engine Performance drop-down values.
 Changed comment when Non-positive OTT cooling type
selected for B3.3.
v4.7 Changes
Cooling Tool Changes (Cont)
 Changed rounding on Radiator Component Static Pressure
so that it no longer rounds down to 0.
 The Fill Test section of the Cooling Tool was not giving
correct fill rate due to a rounding calculation issue, so a
modification was done to change the precision by three
decimal places.
Electrical Tool Changes
 Added three additional questions to the electrical system
testing bypass note.
v4.7 Changes
General Changes
 The ability to import Advisor Express engine selections into
Cummins Advisor.
Components Changes
 Added Twin Disc power units
 Added Pump Drive as new type of component.
 Added life to 30” restriction column for 22 Donaldson air
cleaners for B3.3, QSB3.3 engine.
New FRs
 124 New Fuel Ratings
v4.7 Monthly Update Changes
July Update
Type III data was added for the following engines:
 QSB3.3
 QSC
New/Revised Curves & Datasheets
FR30230, FR30231, FR30232, FR92055, FR92056, FR92084,
FR92085, FR92086
Added Alternator Performance Curves
33SI 12 Volt Alternator, 33SI 24 Volt Alternator, 22SI 12 Volt
Alternator, 22SI 24 Volt Alternator
Revised Installation Drawings
3170611, 3170618, 3170707, 4953772, 4953830, 4998349
July Update
New Enginaire Precleaners
1.5-3/20, 2-20/150, 3-75/250, 4-150/456, 4.5-250/600, 5250/600, 6s-250/600, 6-350/1100, 200, 255, 330,, 440S, 445,
550, 660S, 660, 770L, 880, 990
New Hydraulic Durst Pump Drives
1751D, 751DC, 1PD06, 2PD06, 2PD08, 2PD10, 3PD06, 3PD08,
3PD10, 4PD08, 4PD11, KJ67, 806
New BoWex Couplings
 FLE100, FLE42, FLE48, FLE55, FLE65, FLE65TM, FLE80
v5.0 Release Changes
v5.0 Release Changes
New QSB6.7 Tier 4(i), QSL9 Tier 4(i) Ratings
- Many QSB6.7 and QSL9 Tier 4(i) ratings have been released in
Advisor 5.0. Be aware that some of the FR and base engine
datasheet information associated with these engines is either
preliminary, or has not been added yet. We will work to update this
information in Advisor in the monthly updates, as it becomes available.
If you have questions about preliminary or missing datasheet
information, contact the appropriate Application Support Engineer.
Advisor 5.0 Select Engine Changes
- Changed Filter Engine to only return engine families that are within
the range of the Horsepower being requested, similar to Advisor
Express
- Added this disclaimer to the "Selected Engine" section of the Engine
Selection Report, "You have selected a rating that is within 5% of your
max Simultaneous Power required. Be aware that the output power
tolerance is +/- 5%, as stated on the datasheet."
v5.0 Release Changes
Advisor 5.0 Select Engine Changes, cont.
- Added this text under “Rating Type” of Selected Engine section of
ES Report: "The design tool reports are based on Customer &
Supplier inputs and recommendations, and do not constitute a
guarantee of performance for the installation. The design reviews
should be supported by a physical installation review on the
prototype machine"
- Add this line below the "Define the maximum power consumed..."
line at the top of the PT Requirements screen: "The engine speed
corresponding to the Power Draw During Cranking for each
machine component is the cranking speed as defined on the FR
datasheet."
- Added capability to tab between cells in the Powertrain
Requirements and Operating Cycle tables, similar to excel
v5.0 Release Changes
Advisor 5.0 Intake Tool Changes
- Added note about how to approximate when inputting
non-standard elbow angles (other than 45 or 90
degrees) in Intake Build model
Added checklist questions related to Direct Air Flow air
cleaner orientation and aspiration
V5.0 Release Changes
Advisor 5.0 Exhaust Tool Changes
- Added various checklist questions related to the
addition of a DPF to the installation for Tier 4(i) / Stage
III(B) engines
- For the case of Tier 4(i) engines, the Exhaust Tool
Testing Screen will have the following selections:
“Exhaust Restriction Test”, “Exhaust Leak Down Test”,
“Exhaust Temperature Drop Test”, and “DPF Vibration
Test”.
Advisor 5.0 Accessories Tool Changes
- Added a column in the Accessory Hydraulic Pump
screen for selection of an Air compressor. At this time
the air compressor options have not been added to
Advisor, but they will follow in a data update
v5.0 Release Changes
Advisor 5.0 Lube Tool Changes
- Added question about Engine certification type in
Lube checklist. If question answered Yes, then a
cascading question asks about the use of Low ash oil
Advisor 5.0 Fuel System Tool Changes
- Changed the default restriction for check valves from
2.5 in. Hg to 2.0 in. Hg
Advisor 5.0 Torsional Tool Changes
- Torsional tool is not functioning with the Beta release.
Or plan is to have it function for 6 cylinder front gear
train engines before production release
Other 5.0 Miscellaneous Improvements/Fixes
- Removed references to the Software Technical
Support Center (STSC)
v5.0 Release Changes
Advisor 5.0 Cooling Tool Changes
- Removed the Fan, Radiator, and Other Cores sections
of the Cooling Tool. Users will no longer be able to
perform a cooling analysis in the Cooling tool. Instead,
users can request a Flowmaster analysis be done by
selecting the radio button in the Cooling Select Engine
screen. Other option is to rely on cooling system
supplier’s calculations
v5.0 August Update
v5.0 August Update
Air Compressor Component
- Added Air Compressor component type to be used in the
Accessories tool.
Link to On-Demand training
- Added a link to the On-Demand training page in the
Help=>About screen
Additional Checklist questions
- Added additional checklist questions relating to the DPF
in the Exhaust checklist
B3.3 Ether Injection warning
-The warning relating to the max ether injection quantity
was showing up for non-B3.3 engines. Fixed so it so it
only shows for B3.3.
v5.0 August Update
Gas engine ratings obsoleted
- Industrial Gas Ratings that used the C Series Elite
block were obsoleted and removed from Advisor, as
this block has been replaced by the Rationalized
(‘Rat”) block.
4 cylinder torsional issues
- Torsional tool was partially running in IR and no
critical speeds were displayed. Data update and
programming code improvised.
Replace 111.15 with AEB 24.53
- AEB 111.15 was replaced by 24.53 on Oct 2008 for
starters, alternators, and fuel solenoids. Change
made in table. Also changed checklist question 20.1
in same table.
v5.0 August Update
Reselecting same FR drops Mounting components
- When an FR is reselected in a DR some info is lost
when you go back into the tool. Retested and issue not
manifesting itself.
"To SAE" & "To Metric" buttons should be grayed out
- As per decision made earlier these buttons were
disabled to avoid rerunning the report which can cause
advisor tool to be out of synchronization. Button to be
disabled.
Change IMTD terminology
- Change made for IMTD terminology on the Cooling
Requirements screen to the Tier 4 terminology.
v5.0 August Update
Duplicate FF options
- Two of each of the possible FF options is showing in the Fuel
System Select Engine section. Not seeing this on other engine
families, may be due to the use of a Tier 4 QSB6.7.
Issue with losing active window
- Sent the file to the users who have complained of this issue and
it fixed it. Loaded June update. It doesn't let you open the main
Advisor window without first opening the secondary window(s).
Deliverable issue resolution issue
- On Deliverable issue resolution screens, only saving the
modification of the severity code and/or the comment. Changed
file to save all the comments and changes of status.
v5.0 August Update
Issue description wording is clunky
- Warnings reworded in the table.
Can't assign activation code
- User gets warning displayed below in prod when trying to
create an activation code for v4.7. Code fix done for the user.
Production records updated to avoid issues for all users.
An error being displayed in Cooling tool for IMT alarm/derate
set point being exceeded
- Just required to purge the warning PID. A simple DB fix made.
In the Cooling section of an IR, a warning is displayed
incorrectly saying fin density is exceeded.
- This Warning needs to be purged.
v5.0 August Update
V5.0 in the Elect. Tool requirement changed to .001 ohms
which as per AEB 24.53 should be .002 ohms.
- It is a data issue. Pulling this value from table. The logic
modified.
IR SE section not behaving
- Issue tested and replicated.
Not able to bypass Electronics section
- Changes made to correct the issue. Please refer programming
documentation for details.
Not able to select AC 9259 or AC 9269 options in the Intake
section of a DR using a Tier 4(i) QSL.
- Updated values for few profile ids (for air cleaner) and it is
working now.
v5.0 August Update
Fuel SE section blank
- Created a support Remedy ticket and now it's working fine.
Engine Perf Data not working - Unhandled Exception
- Issue replicated and tested. DB fix made.
Observation Section Table paste error
- Retested and found ok.
Mounting tool Front and Rear mount Y polarity
- Added two warnings. Programming changes made. Testing
completed.
Importing / Exporting from / to network drives is unpredictable
Correction made to improve action.
Cooling fill rate warning incorrectly displayed
- Correct logic is reviewed and code modification to be made.
Tested.
v5.0 August Update
Fan warning incorrectly displayed
- DB fix made. Purged the warning.
Asian character showing on cooling tool SE screen
Wrong special character was added in "suppliers".
Filter Engine splash screen formatting. Also seems slower
- First part has been fixed. Programming documentation for
the analysis done. Progress bar screen is faster now.
Screen prompt fix for import.
- When you go to file\import you see Advisor 2.x - 4.x
Database in the pull down. This need to be changed to 2.x 5.x. Simple screen prompt fix.
Section status issues
- Have done the changes, initially status will be green but
when we click on tool node then its status will change to
yellow.
v5.0 August Update
Unable to make Intake AT Model screen turn green with a user
engine
- The http address for help ticket not hot linked in welcome
screen.
Checking done to see if this issue is reproducing on other
machines.
In the Intake Diesel Analytical Tool, the Build Model screen
will not turn green.
Need to make sure DR and IR list refreshes
- Development changes are made.
LAT screen is cutting off text.
- Put in as a support ticket. Have done the changes.
Update Exhaust checklist Q11.21 wording.
- Action taken to make changes.
v5.0 August Update
Add Air Compressor option detail to Accessories report
- Created the Component template. Attributes defined. New
options added to Advisor.
Add link to Help - About screen to training page
- Put link for AE Training under the GCE link on the Help About
page.
Update the exhaust checklist questions with additional DPF
(exhaust) checklist questions
- Programming code changes made.
Add text stating the max ether injection volume at a time on Tier
3 B3.3 to be 3 cc (O.1 oz)
- Text added.
Rearrange question in Exhaust checklist.
-Put question relating to exhaust brake under DPF section so tool
is not asking this question twice.
v5.0 August Update
Remove STSC info from welcome screen
- Replaced given text in the table. Updated and changes made.
Add DPF-Removal and Install to Accessibility Tool
-Added Diesel Particulate Filter-Removal and Install to
Accessibility Rating screen.
Add field for max circuit resistance to Starter component
- Add a field to the starter component to add the max circuit
resistance. Then use this value in the Circuit Design [Cranking]
screen in the Electrical tool.
Add pre-cleaner question to Intake Checklist
- Tier 4 engines must use a pre-cleaner, which is either supplied
with the air cleaner, or purchased and mounted separately. Hence
change made.
v5.0 August Update
Add RAIL as Product Identifier type
- Need to enable the RAIL specific search in Browse. At the
same time we should add LOCO to the same category and sort
by those.
Alert user when Water Pump Equipment Type selected
- Raise a Severity Code 3 warning when this Equip Type selected
and have the warning displayed.
Raise warning when Operating speed not same as Rated speed
- Raise a serious issue flag when the rated speed of the FR and
the primary operating speed do not match