Clearing Up the Misconception Around Eclipse and Central Services
Recently, a misconception has circulated suggesting that Eclipse has removed features from Jaltest Diagnostics and placed them behind the pay-per-use Jaltest Central Services module.
A commonly mentioned example is the air dryer function on DAF E6 vehicles.
Let’s address this clearly and directly:
Nothing has been removed from Jaltest Diagnostics.
Central Services is not a downgrade — it is a major advancement.
In reality, Jaltest now provides more capability than any other multi-brand diagnostic tool has ever offered. The confusion stems from a misunderstanding around manufacturer restrictions and the true purpose of Central Services, which enhances — not replaces — the existing software.
The Truth Behind the DAF E6 Air Dryer Misconception
Some users have queried why certain procedures – such as the air dryer operation on DAF E6 models – appear unavailable. This has led to the incorrect assumption that Eclipse intentionally removed the function.
The reality: this is an OEM-level restriction, not an Eclipse decision.
DAF has locked down the complete and correct air drier diagnostic and service procedure, though it can be performed using the official DAF dealer tool, via Jaltest Central Services.
This restriction exists due to:
• Manufacturer cybersecurity frameworks
• Controlled calibration programmes
• Legislative and compliance requirements
• Increasingly protected vehicle system architectures
This type of OEM-locked control is becoming increasingly common across the commercial vehicle industry.
So, with Jaltest Central Services our customers can carry out the DAF E6 air drier operation but, crucially, Eclipse has not removed specifically this functionality from the software.
What About Knorr-Bremse Air Drier Modules?
If you purchase the Knorr-Bremse Add-On, you can perform advanced functions such as:
• Programming Knorr-Bremse air drier modules
• Resetting Knorr-Bremse air drier modules
— including those fitted to DAF vehicles.
This provides extended capability where the limitation comes from the air drier manufacturer rather than the vehicle OEM.
Since Cojali is now jointly owned by Knorr-Bremse, the Knorr-Bremse add-on for Jaltest is the best and most official way is the best and most official way to perform the advanced functions that our customers need.
What Jaltest Central Services Actually Is: A Major Step Forward
Some have interpreted Central Services as a sign that Jaltest is shifting functions out of the core software. In fact, the opposite is true.
Central Services is an enhancement module that provides entirely new capabilities which have never before been available within the aftermarket. It represents a genuine breakthrough in multi-brand diagnostics.
Here is what it brings to the table.
1. Exclusive Functions Previously Limited to OEM Tools
Central Services introduces advanced procedures that, until now, could only be carried out using dealer-level equipment.
These include:
• DAF ECU Programming
• Volvo APM programming
• Mecedes ECU Programming
• Scania ECU Programming
• Cummins Recal and Programming
• And many more that can be found on our website
These actions were never part of Jaltest Diagnostics previously and were never available to any other multi-brand tool. Central Services adds them — it does not relocate or remove existing features.
2. Remote Expert Assistance for Complex Procedures
Technicians can connect directly with Jaltest specialists for guided support during advanced operations.
This ensures:
• Difficult tasks are completed correctly
• Misdiagnosis is reduced
• Time is saved on unfamiliar systems
• Costly errors are avoided
It is, effectively, like having access to an OE-level master technician whenever required.
3. Cost-Effective, Pay-Per-Use Access
There is no subscription for Central Services. Workshops simply pay when the advanced service is needed. This makes high-level programming, parameter adjustments, and ECU updates accessible to all workshops, without the expense of buying OEM equipment or paying ongoing licence fees.
4. Fully Integrated Within Jaltest — No Features Replaced or Removed
Central Services is built directly into the Jaltest Diagnostics platform. It appears only when:
• The troubleshooting guide identifies that an advanced procedure is required
• A system demands elevated permissions
• A calibration or programming action needs remote execution
Nothing from the core software disappears.
Instead: The existing workflow remains unchanged — you simply gain access to new layers of functionality when needed.
Why Central Services Is a Genuine Enhancement, Not a Loss
Jaltest Diagnostics already provides market-leading multi-brand coverage. Central Services builds upon this by pushing beyond the limits traditionally imposed on aftermarket tools.
Think of it this way:
Before: Multi-brand tools could read faults, run tests, conduct calibrations and manage configurations — within the boundaries of the aftermarket.
Now: Jaltest can deliver OEM-grade updates, programming and parameter changes across multiple brands via Central Services.
This is not removing something from workshops. It is giving them capability that has never previously existed in a multi-brand system.
In short, the toolbox has not been reduced. It has been expanded to a level previously thought impossible.
The Bottom Line: Nothing Removed, Everything Enhanced
To be absolutely clear:
• Eclipse has not removed any features from Jaltest Diagnostics.
• OEM restrictions — such as the DAF E6 air dryer function — are created by the manufacturer, not by Eclipse.
• Central Services introduces brand-new capabilities that no multi-brand tool has ever offered.
• It enhances the software with OEM-level updates, calibrations and expert remote guidance.
• Jaltest remains the most comprehensive, advanced and forward-thinking multi-brand diagnostic solution available — and now it goes even further.
