LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Cummins says its next generation QuickCheck engine information tool — the QuickCheck 5100 — brings the power of a portable computer and proprietary engine-monitoring software into one handheld device.

The QuickCheck 5100 is a self-contained device that makes capturing and reading engine data easier and faster. The shop-rugged weather-resistant device is specifically designed and built for extreme environmental conditions. It connects to any electronic diesel engine, using standard J1587 or J1939 data links with supplied 6- or 9-pin cables. A supplied USB cable allows users to link their QuickCheck 5100 to a desktop PC, the company announced at the Mid America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky.

The QuickCheck 5100 runs on the Windows CE operating system and is preloaded with QuickCheck CE and PowerSpec CE applications, so it’s ready to work right out of the box.

QuickCheck CE software accepts data from any diesel engine with standard connectivity to an Electronic Control Module (ECM). It reads and captures fault codes, parameter values, lifetime trip data as well as the data plate. QuickCheck CE allows the user to monitor a range of data from any manufacturer’s engine with electronic controls, transmission, braking and vehicle systems.

The “Transfer HotSpec” function gives customers the ability to download and customize engine parameter settings on their own PC. Plus, the QuickCheck provides a convenient trip summary report compiled from 10 data fields: average miles per gallon, average miles per gallon driving, percent of time spent at idle, percent of PTO time non-moving, percent top gear distance, maximum vehicle speed, number of sudden decelerations, distance, total engine hours and trip time. This data can be captured and then transferred to a desktop computer for analysis using optional Cummins QuickReports software.

The QuickCheck 5100 is available for sale online at powerstore.cummins.com and at Cummins dealers and distributors.