DG Technology's Product Downloads

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DG Technology's Product Downloads

At DG Technology, our legendary customer support is provided by both our staff's expertise and the availability of current and relevent support documents. These support documents, often offered as product downloads, include product specific:

Software
Flyers (Datasheets & Informational Brochures)
Manuals
Firmware
Examples

Current download content is available for our products in the menu on the right.

See the Archived Downloads for specific-dated support documents related to both current and retired products.

GM DPS Users, please use our specialized GM DPS Users' Resources.

Data Link Monitor (DLM)

A software application designed for engineers in the design, development and validation of interfaces to in-vehicle networks utilizing CAN, SAE J1939, J1708, J1587, J1922 and J1850 VPWM (Class 2) protocols. See Archive Section for previous items.

Software and Device Drivers

Please contact sales@dgtech.com for a replacement copy of DLM software.

Product Data Sheet

DLM Data Sheet (PDF, 1,996K).

Product Manuals

DLM Manual – Version 2.36 (PDF, 1,048K).
Note: For previous manual versions, see the Archive Section of our Download page.

Firmware

Not applicable.

Examples

None available.

Dearborn Protocol Adapter (DPA) Product Family

Our DPA products are used to interconnect a computer and in-vehicle networks. See Archive Section for previous items.

Software and Device Drivers

DPA Installation CD Free
The self-extracting ZIP file (below) contains all the files on our new installation CD. It contains all the current drivers for all products in our DPA family. Download the file then Open it to extract all the files. When done, run the DPAInstall.EXE program to start.

DPA Installation CD – Version 1.19 (EXE, 27,460K)

DPA Drivers

DPA customers can receive a current version of the DPA Installation CD at no cost by mail. Include your full name, company name, mailing address, telephone number including extension if applicable, and email address. Send the request to DG Technical Support.

New! DPA "Adapter Validation Tool (AVT)" and "Why My Adapter Isn't Working..."
This "Adapter Validation Tool (AVT)" application allows you to test the DPA to validate its full functionality. Download the file, Unzip it and run AdapterValidationTool.exe to start the AVT program.

There is also a closely related companion document to the AVT "Why My Adapter Isn't Working And What To Do About It", regarding troubleshooting the DPA and RP1210 adapters. It was jointly written by Dearborn Group Technologies, NEXIQ Technologies, and Noregon Systems.

DPA "Adapter Validation Tool (AVT)" Version 1.0 (ZIP, 146K)

DPA "Why My Adapter Isn't Working And What To Do About It" (PDF, 892K)

Note: For previous software and driver versions, refer to the Archive Section of our Download page.

Product Manuals

DPA 4 Plus Quickstart Guide: (PDF, 163K).
DPA RF Quick Start Card: (PDF, 129K).
DPA 4 Quick Start Card: (PDF, 139K).
DPA 2 and DPA 3 Quick Start Card: (PDF, 157K).
DPA III ISA and PC104 Quick Start Card: (PDF, 128K).
DPA 3/i Quick Start Card: (PDF, 137K).
DPA 4 Plus Installation & User Manual: (PDF, 975K).
DPA Family Manual – Version 1.26.1 (PDF, 2,512K).
DPA III/i Manual version 2.06-r4 (PDF, 691K).
DPA Pinout Assignments: For all DPA versions (PDF, 329K).
DPA 4 Troubleshooter Flowchart: (PDF, 116K).
DPA 2 to DPA 3 Plus Troubleshooter Flowchart: (PDF, 116K).
DPA Drivers for LabVIEW User's Manual: New (PDF, 258K).

Note: For previous manual versions, see the Archive Section of our Download page.

Firmware

"One Click" DPA 4 Plus firmware updater (Firmware Version 60.005) (EXE, 7.9MB)
"One Click" DPA 4 firmware updater (Firmware Version 37.149) (EXE, 7.7MB)

Examples
Source Code Examples

DPA RP1210 Sample Source Code.

DPA Native Driver Sample Source Code.

Additional/Other Examples

LabVIEW Examples included in this Free DPA Drivers for LabVIEW file (ZIP, 459K).

Device Network Monitor (DeviceNet)

A small bus-powered tool for physical layer diagnostics and monitoring functions. See Archive Section for previous items.

Software and Device Drivers

Not applicable.

Product Data Sheet

DeviceNet Data Sheet (PDF, 233K).

Product Manuals

DeviceNet Network Monitor Manual (PDF, 606K).
Note: For previous manual versions, see the Archive Section of our Download page.

Firmware

Not applicable.

Examples

Not applicable.

Fiber Optic Bridge

A pass-through hardware interface to translate fiber-optic signal to the original vehicle network signal for connection to any user application. See Archive Section for previous items.

Software and Device Drivers

Not applicable.

Product Data Sheet

Fiber-Optic Products Data Sheet (PDF, 192K).

Product Manuals

NEW - Keyword 2000 Fiber Optic Bridge User Manual – Version 1.2 (PDF, 246K)

NEW - LIN Fiber Optic Bridge User Manual – Version 1.2 (PDF, 304K)

NEW - CAN Fiber Optic Bridge User Manual – Version 1.2 (PDF, 243K)

NEW - GM Class 2 Fiber Optic Bridge User Manual – Version 1.2 (PDF, 256K)

Fiber Optic Bridge Product Pin Assignment (Model Year 2007 or Later) (PDF, 62K)
Note: For previous manual versions, see the Archive Section of our Download page.

Firmware

Not applicable.

Examples

None available.

Gryphon^®

Provides remote connectivity for multiplexed automation and automotive communication networks. It uses an Ethernet connection to give you a high-speed user interface. See Archive Section for previous items.

Software and Device Drivers

Note:

Hercules Software – Version 4.0.8. (EXE, 56,500K) released 5/13/07.**
** Note: This current download will function as an initial or upgrade installation only with licensed versions of Dearborn Group Technology's Gryphon® hardware. Please contact our Sales Department if you need to purchase Hercules.
This version of Hercules requires firmware 20041216 or later, and all software patches.
Also see Gryphon® firmware page.
Release Notes (Features and Release Issues) – Version 4.0.8. (PDF, 30K)

Gryphon Installation CD Free

The Gryphon Installation CD - Version 1.04 program below contains all the files on our new installation CD. It contains all the current drivers and applications for all products in our Gryphon family. Download the file then run it to install the software.

Gryphon Installation CD – Version 1.04 (EXE, 90.7MB)

DG Labview Drivers & Sample VIs CD - Version 3-3-06 Free*
* Note this disk is only for users who have licensed versions of National Instruments' LabView® program.

The DG Labview Drivers & Sample VIs - Version 3-3-06 program below contains all the files included on our CD of the same name. If you need directions on downloading this information, Read Me.

DG Labview Drivers & Sample VIs – Version 3-3-06 (EXE, 12.4MB)

Gryphon^® C/C++ Libraries, Release 4.2

Win32 installer. – This file installs the Gryphon^® Libraries for use with C++, C and VB applications. (EXE, 2444K) released 09/14/05.
This release is for Win32 platforms only. It consists of the file "setup.exe", which is a self-installer program. The self-installer contains: the Release Notes document; the C and C++ libraries, including dynamic link library files (.DLL), header files (.H), and link support files (.LIB); user manuals (.PDF); sample application program source and project files; and a Visual BASIC module file. To accommodate the use of Gryphon manifest constants in application code, the latest header files for the Gryphon protocol are also included in both packages.
See Release Notes for details of functional changes in the libraries.
Source code. – This file contains the source code for Gryphon C/C++ Libraries for use with Unix (and other non-Win32) platforms, and non-Microsoft C++ development environments. (tar.gz, 1832K) released 09/14/05.
Note: If using a browser on Windows, be sure the browser does not add a ".tar" suffix to the archive file.
Unix source code Readme file. – For Unix source code users.
Missing DLL Help information. For customers who are unable to use the Gryphon^® C/C++ libraries (on Windows) due to "missing DLLs".
Note: In order to fix all bugs, this software may require a firmware update. Contact Technical Support or your sales representative for more information. Also see Gryphon^® firmware page.

Gryphon^® EasyAPI Library

DG EasyAPI (J2534 DLL) - Version 4.03 – This file contains a C-compatible interface. Includes the API Library (with J2534 DLL), examples and Easy API User Manual Version 1.0. The contents can be placed in any file structure you prefer, but if not specified, creates a new folder called "Gryphon" on your target drive, where all files are installed. (EXE, 5,270K)
DG EasyAPI User Manual Version 1.0. – Also included in the above .exe file. (PDF, 112K)
NEW! Read about our new J2534 System Development Kit (SDK) (PDF, 164K)
GM User Alert: GM has validated this DLL to work with DPS tools for Class 2.
Note: Click here to purchase the J2534 specification from SAE.

Gryphon^® Applications

Gryphon^® Monitor (GryphMON) - Version 1.92 – Used to monitor traffic on a Gryphon^®. This ZIP file also contains the GryphDB program. (ZIP, 4,032K).
GryphMON Manual – in html format.
GryphDB Manual – in html format. This product creates a database that gets imported into GryphMon for message transmission.
GryphSpeeds - Version 1.20 – A utility program that allows the speed entries in gdevs file to be edited remotely. (ZIP, 1,983K).
GryphLIN - Version 1.12 – Used to monitor LIN traffic on a Gryphon^®. (ZIP, 2,222K).
GryphLIN Manual – in html format.
GryphLIN Sample LDF – Sample LIN definition file. Note: this is for example purposes only, the required LDF will vary by implementation (LDF, 8K).
Gryphon LIN 2.0 Software: A ZIP file with everything needed! Firmware, GRYPH_LIN monitor, Sample LDF, and more.
GM DPS Users' Resources – a collection of resources required to use the GM DPS software.
Note: For previous software and driver versions, see the Archive Section of our Download page.

Product Data Sheet

Gryphon® Data Sheet. (PDF, 290K)

Gryphon® / S-CAT Modules data sheet. (PDF, 231K)

Product Manuals

Gryphon^® Quick Start Card (PDF, 210K)

Gryphon^® Installation Manual – Version 2.0 (PDF, 1,592K). (Includes S-CAT and SCAT2 products)

Gryphon^® Technical Information.

Gryphon^® C++ Class Library Manual – Version 4.2 (PDF, 2003K).

Gryphon^® C/Visual Basic Library Manual – Version 4.2 (PDF, 1884K).

How to connect Fault Tolerant CAN networks v2.0 (PDF, 64K).

Gryphon^® Module Pinouts.

Note: For previous manual versions, see the Archive Section of our Download page.

Firmware

Display Firmware information for Gryphon^® family products.

Examples

Display Gryphon^® Sample Code, Examples, Diagnosis Tips, Application Notes.

LIN 2.0 Card CPP Sample Code for a simple "send and receive" functionality.

Gryphon^® S3

Our GRYPHON^® S3 package is the newest of the GM recommended tools. Featuring our high-end analyzer, Hercules, and compact S3 wireless hardware, this package is designed to support advanced communication with in-vehicle networks for use in a variety of applications including diagnostics, simulation, and various custom applications. See Archived Section for previous items.

Software and Device Drivers

Note:

Hercules Software – Version 4.0.8. (EXE, 56,500K) released 5/13/07.**
** Note: This current download will function as an initial or upgrade installation only with licensed versions of Dearborn Group Technology's Gryphon® hardware. Please contact our Sales Department if you need to purchase Hercules.
This version of Hercules requires firmware 20041216 or later, and all software patches.
Also see Gryphon® firmware page.
Release Notes (Features and Release Issues) – Version 4.0.8. (PDF, 30K)

Gryphon Installation CD Free

Gryphon Installation CD – Version 1.04 (EXE, 90.7MB)

DG Labview Drivers & Sample VIs CD - Version 3-3-06 Free*
* Note this disk is only for users who have licensed versions of National Instruments' LabView® program.

The DG Labview Drivers & Sample VIs - Version 3-3-06 program below contains all the files included on our CD of the same name. If you need directions on downloading this information, Read Me.

DG Labview Drivers & Sample VIs – Version 3-3-06 (EXE, 12.4MB)

Gryphon^® C/C++ Libraries, Release 4.2

Win32 installer. – This file installs the Gryphon^® Libraries for use with C++, C and VB applications. (EXE, 2444K) released 09/14/05.
This release is for Win32 platforms only. It consists of the file "setup.exe", which is a self-installer program. The self-installer contains: the Release Notes document; the C and C++ libraries, including dynamic link library files (.DLL), header files (.H), and link support files (.LIB); user manuals (.PDF); sample application program source and project files; and a Visual BASIC module file. To accommodate the use of Gryphon manifest constants in application code, the latest header files for the Gryphon protocol are also included in both packages.
See Release Notes for details of functional changes in the libraries.
Source code. – This file contains the source code for Gryphon C/C++ Libraries for use with Unix (and other non-Win32) platforms, and non-Microsoft C++ development environments. (tar.gz, 1832K) released 09/14/05.
Note: If using a browser on Windows, be sure the browser does not add a ".tar" suffix to the archive file.
Unix source code Readme file. – For Unix source code users.
Missing DLL Help information. For customers who are unable to use the Gryphon^® C/C++ libraries (on Windows) due to "missing DLLs".
Note: In order to fix all bugs, this software may require a firmware update. Contact Technical Support or your sales representative for more information. Also see Gryphon^® firmware page.

Gryphon^® EasyAPI Library

DG EasyAPI (J2534 DLL) - Version 4.03 – This file contains a C-compatible interface. Includes the API Library (with J2534 DLL), examples and Easy API User Manual Version 1.0. The contents can be placed in any file structure you prefer, but if not specified, creates a new folder called "Gryphon" on your target drive, where all files are installed. (EXE, 5,270K)
DG EasyAPI User Manual Version 1.0. – Also included in the above .exe file. (PDF, 112K)
NEW! Read about our new J2534 System Development Kit (SDK) (PDF, 164K)
GM User Alert: GM has validated this DLL to work with DPS tools for Class 2.
Note: Click here to purchase the J2534 specification from SAE.

Gryphon^® Applications

Gryphon^® Monitor (GryphMON) - Version 1.92 – Used to monitor traffic on a Gryphon^®. This ZIP file also contains the GryphDB program. (ZIP, 4,032K).
GryphMON Manual – in html format.
GryphDB Manual – in html format. This product creates a database that gets imported into GryphMon for message transmission.
GryphSpeeds - Version 1.20 – A utility program that allows the speed entries in gdevs file to be edited remotely. (ZIP, 1,983K).
GryphLIN - Version 1.12 – Used to monitor LIN traffic on a Gryphon^®. (ZIP, 2,222K).
GryphLIN Manual – in html format.
GryphLIN Sample LDF – Sample LIN definition file. Note: this is for example purposes only, the required LDF will vary by implementation (LDF, 8K).
Gryphon LIN 2.0 Software: A ZIP file with everything needed! Firmware, GRYPH_LIN monitor, Sample LDF, and more.
GM DPS Users' Resources – a collection of resources required to use the GM DPS software.
Note: For previous software and driver versions, see the Archive Section of our Download page.

Product Data Sheet

Gryphon S3 Data Sheet. (PDF, 624K)

Gryphon® / S-CAT Modules data sheet. (PDF, 231K)

Product Manuals

Gryphon® - S3 Manual ; Version 1.0 (PDF, 1,248K).

Preliminary Gryphon® - S3 Wireless Setup Guide – Version 1.0 (PDF, 460K)

How to connect Fault Tolerant CAN networks v2.0 (PDF, 64K).

Hercules Manual – Version 4 (PDF, 1,713K).
Hercules Application Note – Entering DPIDs in the Database (PDF, 11K).
Note: For previous manual versions, see the Archive Section of our Download page.

Firmware

Display Firmware information for Gryphon^® family products.

Examples

Display Hercules Examples and Tips.

LIN 2.0 Card CPP Sample Code for a simple "send and receive" functionality.

Adding External Voltage Transient Suppressors To the SCAT-2 and Gryphon - S3 on-board High Speed CAN Channels.

Gryphon 2

Software and Device Drivers

Note:

Hercules Software – Version 4.0.8. (EXE, 56,500K) released 5/13/07.**
** Note: This current download will function as an initial or upgrade installation only with licensed versions of Dearborn Group Technology's Gryphon® hardware. Please contact our Sales Department if you need to purchase Hercules.
This version of Hercules requires firmware 20041216 or later, and all software patches.
Also see Gryphon® firmware page.
Release Notes (Features and Release Issues) – Version 4.0.8. (PDF, 30K)

Gryphon Installation CD Free

Gryphon Installation CD – Version 1.04 (EXE, 90.7MB)

DG Labview Drivers & Sample VIs CD - Version 3-3-06 Free*
* Note this disk is only for users who have licensed versions of National Instruments' LabView® program.

The DG Labview Drivers & Sample VIs - Version 3-3-06 program below contains all the files included on our CD of the same name. If you need directions on downloading this information, Read Me.

DG Labview Drivers & Sample VIs – Version 3-3-06 (EXE, 12.4MB)

Gryphon^® C/C++ Libraries, Release 4.2

Win32 installer. – This file installs the Gryphon^® Libraries for use with C++, C and VB applications. (EXE, 2444K) released 09/14/05.
This release is for Win32 platforms only. It consists of the file "setup.exe", which is a self-installer program. The self-installer contains: the Release Notes document; the C and C++ libraries, including dynamic link library files (.DLL), header files (.H), and link support files (.LIB); user manuals (.PDF); sample application program source and project files; and a Visual BASIC module file. To accommodate the use of Gryphon manifest constants in application code, the latest header files for the Gryphon protocol are also included in both packages.
See Release Notes for details of functional changes in the libraries.
Source code. – This file contains the source code for Gryphon C/C++ Libraries for use with Unix (and other non-Win32) platforms, and non-Microsoft C++ development environments. (tar.gz, 1832K) released 09/14/05.
Note: If using a browser on Windows, be sure the browser does not add a ".tar" suffix to the archive file.
Unix source code Readme file. – For Unix source code users.
Missing DLL Help information. For customers who are unable to use the Gryphon^® C/C++ libraries (on Windows) due to "missing DLLs".
Note: In order to fix all bugs, this software may require a firmware update. Contact Technical Support or your sales representative for more information. Also see Gryphon^® firmware page.

Gryphon^® EasyAPI Library

DG EasyAPI (J2534 DLL) - Version 4.03 – This file contains a C-compatible interface. Includes the API Library (with J2534 DLL), examples and Easy API User Manual Version 1.0. The contents can be placed in any file structure you prefer, but if not specified, creates a new folder called "Gryphon" on your target drive, where all files are installed. (EXE, 5,270K)
DG EasyAPI User Manual Version 1.0. – Also included in the above .exe file. (PDF, 112K)
NEW! Read about our new J2534 System Development Kit (SDK) (PDF, 164K)
GM User Alert: GM has validated this DLL to work with DPS tools for Class 2.
Note: Click here to purchase the J2534 specification from SAE.

Gryphon^® Applications

Gryphon^® Monitor (GryphMON) - Version 1.92 – Used to monitor traffic on a Gryphon^®. This ZIP file also contains the GryphDB program. (ZIP, 4,032K).
GryphMON Manual – in html format.
GryphDB Manual – in html format. This product creates a database that gets imported into GryphMon for message transmission.
GryphSpeeds - Version 1.20 – A utility program that allows the speed entries in gdevs file to be edited remotely. (ZIP, 1,983K).
GryphLIN - Version 1.12 – Used to monitor LIN traffic on a Gryphon^®. (ZIP, 2,222K).
GryphLIN Manual – in html format.
GryphLIN Sample LDF – Sample LIN definition file. Note: this is for example purposes only, the required LDF will vary by implementation (LDF, 8K).
Gryphon LIN 2.0 Software: A ZIP file with everything needed! Firmware, GRYPH_LIN monitor, Sample LDF, and more.
GM DPS Users' Resources – a collection of resources required to use the GM DPS software.
Note: For previous software and driver versions, see the Archive Section of our Download page.

Product Data Sheet

Gryphon 2® Data Sheet. (PDF, 608K)

Gryphon® / S-CAT Modules data sheet. (PDF, 150K)

Product Manuals

Gryphon 2^® User Manual – Version 1.0 (PDF, 894K).

Gryphon^® Technical Information.

How to connect Fault Tolerant CAN networks v2.0 (PDF, 64K).

Gryphon^® C++ Class Library Manual – Version 4.2 (PDF, 2003K).

Gryphon^® C/Visual Basic Library Manual – Version 4.2 (PDF, 1884K).

Gryphon^® Module Pinouts.

Note: For previous manual versions, see the Archive Section of our Download page.

Firmware

Display Firmware information for Gryphon^® family products.

Examples

Display Gryphon^® Sample Code, Examples, Diagnosis Tips, Application Notes.

LIN 2.0 Card CPP Sample Code for a simple "send and receive" functionality.

Gryphon® Fiber Optic

A Fiber Optic hardware adapter supports communication with in-vehicle networks via an unobstrusive fiber-optic connection. See Archive Section for previous items.

Software and Device Drivers

Note:

Hercules Software – Version 4.0.8. (EXE, 56,500K) released 5/13/07.**
** Note: This current download will function as an initial or upgrade installation only with licensed versions of Dearborn Group Technology's Gryphon® hardware. Please contact our Sales Department if you need to purchase Hercules.
This version of Hercules requires firmware 20041216 or later, and all software patches.
Also see Gryphon® firmware page.
Release Notes (Features and Release Issues) – Version 4.0.8. (PDF, 30K)

Gryphon Installation CD Free

Gryphon Installation CD – Version 1.04 (EXE, 90.7MB)

DG Labview Drivers & Sample VIs CD - Version 3-3-06 Free*
* Note this disk is only for users who have licensed versions of National Instruments' LabView® program.

The DG Labview Drivers & Sample VIs - Version 3-3-06 program below contains all the files included on our CD of the same name. If you need directions on downloading this information, Read Me.

DG Labview Drivers & Sample VIs – Version 3-3-06 (EXE, 12.4MB)

Gryphon^® C/C++ Libraries, Release 4.2

Win32 installer. – This file installs the Gryphon^® Libraries for use with C++, C and VB applications. (EXE, 2444K) released 09/14/05.
This release is for Win32 platforms only. It consists of the file "setup.exe", which is a self-installer program. The self-installer contains: the Release Notes document; the C and C++ libraries, including dynamic link library files (.DLL), header files (.H), and link support files (.LIB); user manuals (.PDF); sample application program source and project files; and a Visual BASIC module file. To accommodate the use of Gryphon manifest constants in application code, the latest header files for the Gryphon protocol are also included in both packages.
See Release Notes for details of functional changes in the libraries.
Source code. – This file contains the source code for Gryphon C/C++ Libraries for use with Unix (and other non-Win32) platforms, and non-Microsoft C++ development environments. (tar.gz, 1832K) released 09/14/05.
Note: If using a browser on Windows, be sure the browser does not add a ".tar" suffix to the archive file.
Unix source code Readme file. – For Unix source code users.
Missing DLL Help information. For customers who are unable to use the Gryphon^® C/C++ libraries (on Windows) due to "missing DLLs".
Note: In order to fix all bugs, this software may require a firmware update. Contact Technical Support or your sales representative for more information. Also see Gryphon^® firmware page.

Gryphon^® EasyAPI Library

DG EasyAPI (J2534 DLL) - Version 4.03 – This file contains a C-compatible interface. Includes the API Library (with J2534 DLL), examples and Easy API User Manual Version 1.0. The contents can be placed in any file structure you prefer, but if not specified, creates a new folder called "Gryphon" on your target drive, where all files are installed. (EXE, 5,270K)
DG EasyAPI User Manual Version 1.0. – Also included in the above .exe file. (PDF, 112K)
NEW! Read about our new J2534 System Development Kit (SDK) (PDF, 164K)
GM User Alert: GM has validated this DLL to work with DPS tools for Class 2.
Note: Click here to purchase the J2534 specification from SAE.

Gryphon^® Applications

Gryphon^® Monitor (GryphMON) - Version 1.92 – Used to monitor traffic on a Gryphon^®. This ZIP file also contains the GryphDB program. (ZIP, 4,032K).
GryphMON Manual – in html format.
GryphDB Manual – in html format. This product creates a database that gets imported into GryphMon for message transmission.
GryphSpeeds - Version 1.20 – A utility program that allows the speed entries in gdevs file to be edited remotely. (ZIP, 1,983K).
GryphLIN - Version 1.12 – Used to monitor LIN traffic on a Gryphon^®. (ZIP, 2,222K).
GryphLIN Manual – in html format.
GryphLIN Sample LDF – Sample LIN definition file. Note: this is for example purposes only, the required LDF will vary by implementation (LDF, 8K).
Gryphon LIN 2.0 Software: A ZIP file with everything needed! Firmware, GRYPH_LIN monitor, Sample LDF, and more.
GM DPS Users' Resources – a collection of resources required to use the GM DPS software.
Note: For previous software and driver versions, see the Archive Section of our Download page.

Product Data Sheet

Fiber-Optic Products Data Sheet (PDF, 116K).

Product Manuals

Fiber-Optic Gryphon^® and Pass-Thru Products Installation Manual – Version 1.2 (PDF, 275K).

How to connect Fault Tolerant CAN networks v2.0 (PDF, 64K).

Gryphon® Module Pinouts.

NEW - Fiber Optic Satellite Module - Pin assignments (Model Year 2007 and Later) (PDF, 57K)
Note: For previous manual versions, see the Archive Section of our Download page.

Firmware

Contact Dearborn Group Sales or Technical Support for upgrade information.

Examples

Display Gryphon® Examples.

Hercules

A high-performance analyzer for network monitoring, simulation, and custom applications across multiple vehicle networks. See Archive Section for previous items.

Software and Device Drivers

Hercules Software – Version 4.0.8. (EXE, 56,500K) released 5/13/07.**
** Note: This current download will function as an initial or upgrade installation only with licensed versions of Dearborn Group Technology's Gryphon® hardware. Please contact our Sales Department if you need to purchase Hercules.
This version of Hercules requires firmware 20041216 or later, and all software patches.
Also see Gryphon® firmware page.
Release Notes (Features and Release Issues) – Version 4.0.8. (PDF, 30K)
Note: For previous software and driver versions, see the Archive Section of our Download page.

Note 1: Download and read the Release Notes first to determine if the newest version of Hercules software will work for you.

Note 2: In order to fix all bugs, this software may require a firmware update. Contact Technical Support or your sales representative for more information. Also see Gryphon® firmware page.

Product Data Sheet

Hercules Data Sheet (PDF, 242K).

Product Manuals

Hercules Manual – Version 4 (PDF, 1,713K).
Hercules Application Note – Entering DPIDs in the Database (PDF, 11K).

Gryphon® Installation Manual – Version 2.0 (PDF, 2,128K). (Includes S-CAT and S-CAT2 products)
Note: For previous manual versions, see the Archive Section of our Download page.

Databases

Our Example J1939 Database. (MDB, 2,134K) released 3/26/04.

Examples

Display Hercules Program Block Examples and Hercules Tips.

J1850 Network Analysis Tool (JNAT)

A hardware adapter that supports real-time monitoring as well as message transmission, reception, logging, triggering, filtering, recording (with playback), and user controlled setting of bit-timing parameters. See Archive Section for previous items.

Software and Device Drivers

JNAT Software (JNAT C) – (ZIP, 263K)

JNAT DLL – (ZIP/EXE, 458K)
Note: For previous software and driver versions, see the Archive Section of our Download page.

Product Data Sheet

JNAT Data Sheet (PDF, 317K).

Product Manuals

JNAT Manual – Version 6.1 (PDF, 334K).
Note: For previous manual versions, see the Archive Section of our Download page.

Firmware

Not applicable, Version 4.02 is the final version.
Contact Dearborn Group Sales or Technical Support for further information.

Examples

Not applicable.

OBD-II Breakout Box

Our in-line OBD-II breakout box gives you a practical and easy to use way to make an electrical connection to the Vehicle On-Board Diagnostic connector (SAE J1962 or OBD connectors). See Archive Section for previous items.

Software and Device Drivers

Not applicable.

Product Data Sheet

OBDII Breakout Box Data Sheet (PDF, 99K).

Product Manuals

Not applicable.

Firmware

Not applicable.

Examples

Not applicable.

Px2

Our low-cost, multi-protocol hardware interface that is designed to communicate to all OBD II vehicle diagnostic networks.

Software and Device Drivers

Product Manuals

Not available.

Product Data Sheet

Px2 Datasheet (PDF).

Product Manuals

Px2 User Manual: (PDF, 1.5MB).

Firmware

Contact Dearborn Group Sales or Technical Support for upgrade information.

Examples

The Dearborn Group J2534 SDK

The scope of this utility is to help user develop a J2534-based application compliant to 04.04 specification.

Installation application (EXE, 313K).

The source code for the utility is located under "C:\J2534 SDK\Source Code" (default installation directory "C:\J2534 SDK") and can be used for reference while developing an application.

The executable can be created by compiling the source code with Microsoft Visual C++ 6.0 or later.

This application is designed to communicate with any Dearborn Group Technology J2534-based products. One of these DG products need to be properly installed for this application (or a user created version) to be usable: VSI-2534, Python, or one of the Gryphon Family tools.

Python

A low-cost, multi-protocol hardware interface that is designed to communicate to all OBD II vehicle diagnostic networks. See Archive Section for previous items.

Software and Device Drivers

Python (1B) J2534 Installation & Setup program – Version 8.07 (EXE, 1.97MB).
Note: Requires Python Firmware Version 3.42 to function.

Python (1B) J2534 Release Notes – for Version 8.07 (PDF, 30KB).
This release is based on the 03.05 J2534 specification. This release is compatible with the 02.02 J2534 specification. Please note that the "02.02" Reference is to the February 2002 J2534 Specification.

Python (1B) J2534 Installation & Setup program – Version 9.03 (EXE, 2.4MB).
Note: Requires Python Firmware Version 3.42 to function.

Python (1B) J2534 Release Notes – for Version 9.03 (PDF, 29KB).
NEW! This release is based on the 04.04 J2534 specification. This is not backward-compatible with the 02.02 J2534 specification. Please note that the "02.02" Reference is to the February 2002 J2534 Specification, and the "04.04" Reference is to the December 2004 J2534 Specification.
Note: To purchase the J2534 specification, click here.
Note: For previous software and driver versions, see the Archive Section of our Download page.

Product Data Sheet

Python Data Sheet (PDF, 71K).

Product Manuals

Not applicable

Firmware

Contact Dearborn Group Sales or Technical Support for upgrade information.

Examples

Demo Example – (CPP, 8K).
Demo Example – (H, 2K).

The scope of this utility is to help user develop a J2534-based application compliant to 04.04 specification.
Installation application (EXE, 313K).
The source code for the utility is located under "C:\J2534 SDK\Source Code" (default installation directory "C:\J2534 SDK") and can be used for reference while developing an application.
The executable can be created by compiling the source code with Microsoft Visual C++ 6.0 or later.
This application is designed to communicate with any Dearborn Group Technology J2534-based products. One of these DG products need to be properly installed for this application (or a user created version) to be usable: VSI-2534, Python, or one of the Gryphon Family tools.

Super CAN Analysis Tool (S-CAT) RETIRED

A CAN hardware and software package that supports advanced communication with in-vehicle networks utilizing the CAN (low-speed, mid-speed and high-speed) protocol. See Archive Section for previous items.

Software and Device Drivers

Note:

Hercules Software – Version 4.0.8. (EXE, 56,500K) released 5/13/07.**
** Note: This current download will function as an initial or upgrade installation only with licensed versions of Dearborn Group Technology's Gryphon® hardware. Please contact our Sales Department if you need to purchase Hercules.
This version of Hercules requires firmware 20041216 or later, and all software patches.
Also see Gryphon® firmware page.
Release Notes (Features and Release Issues) – Version 4.0.8. (PDF, 30K)

Gryphon Installation CD Free

Gryphon Installation CD – Version 1.04 (EXE, 90.7MB)

DG Labview Drivers & Sample VIs CD - Version 3-3-06 Free*
* Note this disk is only for users who have licensed versions of National Instruments' LabView® program.

The DG Labview Drivers & Sample VIs - Version 3-3-06 program below contains all the files included on our CD of the same name. If you need directions on downloading this information, Read Me.

DG Labview Drivers & Sample VIs – Version 3-3-06 (EXE, 12.4MB)

Gryphon^® C/C++ Libraries, Release 4.2

Win32 installer. – This file installs the Gryphon^® Libraries for use with C++, C and VB applications. (EXE, 2444K) released 09/14/05.
This release is for Win32 platforms only. It consists of the file "setup.exe", which is a self-installer program. The self-installer contains: the Release Notes document; the C and C++ libraries, including dynamic link library files (.DLL), header files (.H), and link support files (.LIB); user manuals (.PDF); sample application program source and project files; and a Visual BASIC module file. To accommodate the use of Gryphon manifest constants in application code, the latest header files for the Gryphon protocol are also included in both packages.
See Release Notes for details of functional changes in the libraries.
Source code. – This file contains the source code for Gryphon C/C++ Libraries for use with Unix (and other non-Win32) platforms, and non-Microsoft C++ development environments. (tar.gz, 1832K) released 09/14/05.
Note: If using a browser on Windows, be sure the browser does not add a ".tar" suffix to the archive file.
Unix source code Readme file. – For Unix source code users.
Missing DLL Help information. For customers who are unable to use the Gryphon^® C/C++ libraries (on Windows) due to "missing DLLs".
Note: In order to fix all bugs, this software may require a firmware update. Contact Technical Support or your sales representative for more information. Also see Gryphon^® firmware page.

Gryphon^® EasyAPI Library

DG EasyAPI (J2534 DLL) - Version 4.03 – This file contains a C-compatible interface. Includes the API Library (with J2534 DLL), examples and Easy API User Manual Version 1.0. The contents can be placed in any file structure you prefer, but if not specified, creates a new folder called "Gryphon" on your target drive, where all files are installed. (EXE, 5,270K)
DG EasyAPI User Manual Version 1.0. – Also included in the above .exe file. (PDF, 112K)
NEW! Read about our new J2534 System Development Kit (SDK) (PDF, 164K)
GM User Alert: GM has validated this DLL to work with DPS tools for Class 2.
Note: Click here to purchase the J2534 specification from SAE.

Gryphon^® Applications

Gryphon^® Monitor (GryphMON) - Version 1.92 – Used to monitor traffic on a Gryphon^®. This ZIP file also contains the GryphDB program. (ZIP, 4,032K).
GryphMON Manual – in html format.
GryphDB Manual – in html format. This product creates a database that gets imported into GryphMon for message transmission.
GryphSpeeds - Version 1.20 – A utility program that allows the speed entries in gdevs file to be edited remotely. (ZIP, 1,983K).
GryphLIN - Version 1.12 – Used to monitor LIN traffic on a Gryphon^®. (ZIP, 2,222K).
GryphLIN Manual – in html format.
GryphLIN Sample LDF – Sample LIN definition file. Note: this is for example purposes only, the required LDF will vary by implementation (LDF, 8K).
Gryphon LIN 2.0 Software: A ZIP file with everything needed! Firmware, GRYPH_LIN monitor, Sample LDF, and more.
GM DPS Users' Resources – a collection of resources required to use the GM DPS software.
Note: For previous software and driver versions, see the Archive Section of our Download page.

Product Data Sheet

S-CAT Data Sheet. (PDF, 76K)

Gryphon® / S-CAT Modules data sheet. (PDF, 231K)

Product Manuals

Hercules Manual – Version 4 (PDF, 2,804K).
Hercules Application Note – Entering DPIDs in the Database (PDF, 11K).

Gryphon® Installation Manual – Version 2.0 (PDF, 2,128K). (Includes S-CAT and S-CAT2 products)
Note: For previous manual versions, see the Archive Section of our Download page.

Firmware

Display Firmware information for Gryphon®, S-CAT, S-CAT2 and Falcon.

Examples

Display Hercules Examples and Tips.

Super CAN Analysis Tool 2 (S-CAT2)

S-CAT2 is our next generation of approved GMLAN analysis tools. Includes our Hercules software to support advanced communication with in-vehicle networks utilizing the CAN (low-speed, mid-speed and high-speed) protocol. It is the ideal GM CAN analyzer tool for dignostics, simulation and custom applications. See Archive Section for previous items.

Software and Device Drivers

Note:

Hercules Software – Version 4.0.8. (EXE, 56,500K) released 5/13/07.**
** Note: This current download will function as an initial or upgrade installation only with licensed versions of Dearborn Group Technology's Gryphon® hardware. Please contact our Sales Department if you need to purchase Hercules.
This version of Hercules requires firmware 20041216 or later, and all software patches.
Also see Gryphon® firmware page.
Release Notes (Features and Release Issues) – Version 4.0.8. (PDF, 30K)

Gryphon Installation CD Free

Gryphon Installation CD – Version 1.04 (EXE, 90.7MB)

DG Labview Drivers & Sample VIs CD - Version 3-3-06 Free*
* Note this disk is only for users who have licensed versions of National Instruments' LabView® program.

The DG Labview Drivers & Sample VIs - Version 3-3-06 program below contains all the files included on our CD of the same name. If you need directions on downloading this information, Read Me.

DG Labview Drivers & Sample VIs – Version 3-3-06 (EXE, 12.4MB)

Gryphon^® C/C++ Libraries, Release 4.2

Win32 installer. – This file installs the Gryphon^® Libraries for use with C++, C and VB applications. (EXE, 2444K) released 09/14/05.
This release is for Win32 platforms only. It consists of the file "setup.exe", which is a self-installer program. The self-installer contains: the Release Notes document; the C and C++ libraries, including dynamic link library files (.DLL), header files (.H), and link support files (.LIB); user manuals (.PDF); sample application program source and project files; and a Visual BASIC module file. To accommodate the use of Gryphon manifest constants in application code, the latest header files for the Gryphon protocol are also included in both packages.
See Release Notes for details of functional changes in the libraries.
Source code. – This file contains the source code for Gryphon C/C++ Libraries for use with Unix (and other non-Win32) platforms, and non-Microsoft C++ development environments. (tar.gz, 1832K) released 09/14/05.
Note: If using a browser on Windows, be sure the browser does not add a ".tar" suffix to the archive file.
Unix source code Readme file. – For Unix source code users.
Missing DLL Help information. For customers who are unable to use the Gryphon^® C/C++ libraries (on Windows) due to "missing DLLs".
Note: In order to fix all bugs, this software may require a firmware update. Contact Technical Support or your sales representative for more information. Also see Gryphon^® firmware page.

Gryphon^® EasyAPI Library

DG EasyAPI (J2534 DLL) - Version 4.03 – This file contains a C-compatible interface. Includes the API Library (with J2534 DLL), examples and Easy API User Manual Version 1.0. The contents can be placed in any file structure you prefer, but if not specified, creates a new folder called "Gryphon" on your target drive, where all files are installed. (EXE, 5,270K)
DG EasyAPI User Manual Version 1.0. – Also included in the above .exe file. (PDF, 112K)
NEW! Read about our new J2534 System Development Kit (SDK) (PDF, 164K)
GM User Alert: GM has validated this DLL to work with DPS tools for Class 2.
Note: Click here to purchase the J2534 specification from SAE.

Gryphon^® Applications

Gryphon^® Monitor (GryphMON) - Version 1.92 – Used to monitor traffic on a Gryphon^®. This ZIP file also contains the GryphDB program. (ZIP, 4,032K).
GryphMON Manual – in html format.
GryphDB Manual – in html format. This product creates a database that gets imported into GryphMon for message transmission.
GryphSpeeds - Version 1.20 – A utility program that allows the speed entries in gdevs file to be edited remotely. (ZIP, 1,983K).
GryphLIN - Version 1.12 – Used to monitor LIN traffic on a Gryphon^®. (ZIP, 2,222K).
GryphLIN Manual – in html format.
GryphLIN Sample LDF – Sample LIN definition file. Note: this is for example purposes only, the required LDF will vary by implementation (LDF, 8K).
Gryphon LIN 2.0 Software: A ZIP file with everything needed! Firmware, GRYPH_LIN monitor, Sample LDF, and more.
GM DPS Users' Resources – a collection of resources required to use the GM DPS software.
Note: For previous software and driver versions, see the Archive Section of our Download page.

Product Data Sheet

S-CAT2 Data Sheet. (PDF, 219K)

Gryphon® / S-CAT Modules data sheet. (PDF, 231K)

Product Manuals

Hercules Manual – Version 4 (PDF, 2,804K).
Hercules Application Note – Entering DPIDs in the Database (PDF, 11K).

Gryphon® Installation Manual – Version 2.0 (PDF, 2,128K). (Includes S-CAT and S-CAT2 products)
How to connect Fault Tolerant CAN networks v2.0 (PDF, 64K).
Note: For previous manual versions, see the Archive Section of our Download page.

Firmware

Display Firmware information for Gryphon®, S-CAT, S-CAT2 and Falcon.

Examples

Display Hercules Examples and Tips.

Vehicle Serial Interface/Vehicle Link Tester (VSI/VLT)

A hardware and software package that supports Class 2 and GM ALDL networks. See Archive Section for previous items.

Software and Device Drivers

Vehicle Link Tester (VLT) Software (includes scanner editor) – (ZIP, 362K) released 2/19/03.

VSI Device Driver – (ZIP, 83K) released 9/12/03.
Note: For previous software and driver versions, see the Archive Section of our Download page.

Product Data Sheet

VSI Data Sheet (PDF, 58K).

Product Manuals

Vehicle Serial Interface (VSI Class 2) Manual (PDF, 374K).

Additional notes to the VSI-C2 User's Manual (PDF, 71K).

Vehicle Link Tester (VLT Class 2) Manual (PDF, 783K).

Scanner Editor Manual (PDF, 836K).

VSI-C2 Pinout Assignments (PDF, 113K).
Note: For previous manual versions, see the Archive Section of our Download page.

Firmware

Contact Dearborn Group Sales or Technical Support for upgrade information.

Examples

VSI / VLT APP Notes

VSI Initialization Strings as per the VLT Software (PDF, 96K)
Definition of what a completion code is and what it does (PDF, 81K)

VSI-2534

A J2534 Pass-Thru device with a primary purpose to program automotive Electronic Control Units (ECUs). See Archive Section for previous items.

Software and Device Drivers

VSI-2534 Installation & Setup program; Version 2.05 (EXE, 2.35M).
Note: Requires VSI-2534 Firmware Version 1.110 to function.

VSI-2534 Release Notes; for Version 2.05 (PDF, 22K).
This release is compatible with the 04.04 J2534 specification.
Note: To purchase the J2534 specification, click here.
Note: For previous software and driver versions, see the Archive Section of our Download page.

Product Data Sheet

VSI-2534 Data Sheet (PDF, 704K).

Product Manuals

VSI-2534 Users Manual; Version 1 (PDF, 722K).
VSI-2534 Release Notes (PDF, 22K).
DG SDK 2534 Manual (PDF, 508K).

Firmware

Contact Dearborn Group Sales or Technical Support for upgrade information.

Examples

The Dearborn Group J2534 SDK

The scope of this utility is to help user develop a J2534-based application compliant to 04.04 specification.

Installation application (EXE, 313K).

The source code for the utility is located under "C:\J2534 SDK\Source Code" (default installation directory "C:\J2534 SDK") and can be used for reference while developing an application.

The executable can be created by compiling the source code with Microsoft Visual C++ 6.0 or later.