DPF Regeneration Process

All DAF Euro 6 engines are equipped with a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)
The DPF is a closed filter which is designed to collect the soot produced by the engine. To keep the filter clean the collected soot must be burnt. This process, called “Regeneration”, occurs
when there is sufficient temperature in the DPF to burn the collected soot.
There are three types of regeneration:
1. Passive Regeneration
• The collected soot in the DPF is burnt by the heat generated by the engine during driving. This process occurs without driver intervention.
2. Active Mobile Regeneration
• Based on the collected amount of soot or after a number of operating hours the engine will automatically switch to Active Mobile Regeneration mode.
This process requires more heat (higher temperature) in the DPF than can be achieved during normal driving. Fuel is injected into the exhaust gas stream which raises
the temperature in the DPF. This process cleans the filter more thoroughly and efficiently than passive regeneration. This process occurs without driver intervention.
3. Active Stationary Regeneration
• Under certain operating conditions the temperature in the DPF or the length of time the automatic regeneration processes are active may not be sufficient to burn the
collected soot. This will result in an unacceptable level of collected soot in the DPF, which will trigger a DIP warning.
In this situation when the collected soot reaches a certain level the driver will be requested, by a message on the DIP, to carry out an Active Stationary Regeneration.
This process is performed by using the DPF switch mounted on the dashboard.

Regeneration can be stopped:

When entering hazardous sites
or buildings.

The DPF regeneration switch is used to start/stop This message will appear when the switch is pressed and an When the switch is in the off position, this message appears at
an active stationary regeneration or to stop a active stationary regeneration is not required. each key cycle. Active regeneration is switched off. Passive
mobile active regeneration. regeneration remains operational.
Soot level DIP messages. The driver will receive a DIP message/pop-up based on the amount of collected soot. Active Stationary Regeneration should be started as soon as possible.

MX Engine power MX Engine power

reduce. 50%PX Reduc. 50%PX Engine
Gradual engine power power reduction 60%
+ 1500 max rpm
reduction to 60%

Level 1 = 5.5 g/l MX and 6 g/l PX engines Level 2 = 6 g/l MX and 6.5 g/l PX engines Level 3 = 6.5 g/l MX and 7 g/l PX engines Level 4 = 6.7 g/l MX and 9 g/l PX engines
Active Stationary Regeneration possible Active Stationary Regeneration possible Active Stationary Regeneration possible Active Stationary Regeneration not possible
by the driver. Dealer visit required.
Requirements before activating Active Stationary Regeneration
• Park the vehicle in the open air at least 2 meters clear of passing pedestrians, buildings or combustible materials.
• Engine at idle
• Coolant temperature at least 60°C
• Park brake applied
• Foot brake not applied
• PTO and Engine Speed Control not active

To start Active Stationary Regeneration

1. Press the DPF switch on the dashboard. The “Safety instructions” message will appear on the DIP. Press the DPF switch on the dashboard a second time.

2. If the above conditions are correct regeneration of the DPF will start. NB. The engine speed will increase and be maintained above idle speed for the duration of the process.

During Active Stationary Regeneration

• If the conditions to start • Active Stationary

regeneration are not Regeneration is not
possible whilst
Correct a message driving.

appears in the DIP.

• Stay with the vehicle until regeneration has finished

• When regeneration starts the soot level can be monitored on the DIP, the • During regeneration the” HEST” (High
display also shows the time remaining to complete the regeneration. Exhaust System Temperature) tell-tale
may illuminate on the DIP.

Regeneration finished

• When regeneration has finished a message appears on the DIP.

• The soot filter soot level indicator will indicate a “clean” filter.