DG's Dearborn Protocol Adapters (DPAs) interconnect in-vehicle communication networks and PCs!

Dearborn Protocol Adapter (DPA) Series

DPA 4 Plus

Part Number: DG-DPA4-Plus

Our DPA 4 Plus is the fastest, most reliable, and durable hardware adapter on the market anywhere, even exceeding specifications for the U.S. Military!

Our DPA 4 Plus is used to interconnect communication networks and computers, and supports applications from Allison, Bendix, Caterpillar, Cummins, Detroit Diesel, Eaton, Freightliner, International, Mack, Meritor-WABCO, Vansco and Volvo, among others, including automotive OEM standards and applications.

Supported Protocols: CAN (ISO11898), GMLAN, ISO11898 (CAN), J1587, J1708, J1850 GM (Class 2), J1922, J1939, J1979, J2284, J2411 (GM SWCAN), ALDL, Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP/Vista.

Supported APIs: RP1210 & Compliant Drivers, C library API for Windows and LabVIEW.

Dearborn Group has been awarded the following U.S. Patents that apply to our DPA Product line:

6,772,248 - Protocol adapter for in-vehicle networks (8-3-04)
7,152,133 - Expanded functionality protocol adapter for in-vehicle networks (12-19-06)
7,337,245 - Protocol Adapter for Passing Diagnostic Messages between Vehicle Networks and a Host Computer (2-26-08)

DPA 4

Part Number: DG-DPA4-USB

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The DPA 4 is our hardware adapter with USB support. It is used to interconnect communication networks and computers.

With its ruggedized metal enclosure and wide operating voltage range, the DPA 4 has a high reliability rate with thousands deployed in the field.

Supported Protocols: CAN (canbus), GMLAN, ISO11898 (CAN), J1587, J1708, J1850 GM (Class 2), J1922, J1939, J1979, J2284, J2411 (GM SWCAN)
Supported APIs: RP1210, C library API for Windows and LabVIEW.

Dearborn Group has been awarded the following U.S. Patents that apply to our DPA Product line:

DPA RF

Part Number: DG-DPA-RF-SYSTEM

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Powerful: The DPA RF is a wireless tool used to get truck data and diagnose problems. Even if the truck is outside the service bay, the DPA RF 2 mile communication range lets you easily connect your trucks to computers equipped with OEM diagnostic software. Avoid expensive computer damage because only the rugged and compact DPA RF tool moves.

Secure: Our DPA RF uses proprietary digital RF communications for better data security than "standard" wireless applications. This means competitors can't access your development information by parking near your service bay with a portable laptop and downloading your data. And because this special wireless technology does not interfere with standard 802.11 wireless communications, your Information Technology people don't need to be involved.

Flexible: Getting data from trucks located outside the shop lets you know in advance what kind of service each truck needs. This vehicle "pre-screening" means you can schedule work on vehicles that need urgent maintenance first. The DPA RF helps to avoid having a service bay occupied with a truck and a mechanic for 30 minutes or more – to learn that the truck does not need service.

The DPA RF also has special modems that will switch to an unused frequency to avoid signal connection problems. This means that multiple DPA RF systems can be used in the same garage with no wireless communication conflict issues.

Easy To Install: The included Installation CD makes getting up and running easy. It was designed for problem free installation to immediately start using the DPA RF product.

Development Interface: If a custom software application is required, we supply libraries so you can use C, Visual Basic, LabVIEW, TruckConnect^TM, etc.

Supported Protocols: CAN (canbus), GMLAN, J1587, J1708, J1922, J1939 (CAN), J2284, J2411 (GM SW). Additional protocol support is available.

Dearborn Group has been awarded the following U.S. Patents that apply to our DPA Product line:

DPA III Plus

Part Number: DG-DPAIII Plus/T

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Our DPA III is a series of hardware adapters that belong to the DPA product family – a group of tools used to interconnect serial communication networks and PC computers. It is supplied with the TruckConnect^TM software library that is included with all DPA family products to provide flexibility across all hardware platforms and networks. The DPA III programming interface includes an RP1210A interface and a C library API for Windows. To reduce PC computer overhead demand, the J1939 transport protocol is supported in the hardware.

For the RS-232 versions, the Plus mode supports backwards compatibility with existing hardware such as Kentmore, Cummins Inline I, Bendix, and more.

With its ruggedized metal enclosure and wide operating voltage range, the DPA III has a high reliability rate with thousands deployed in the field.

Supported Protocols and APIs: DG-DPA III Plus /T (RS-232) – CAN (canbus), GMLAN, GMUART, ISO11898 (CAN), J1587, J1708, J1850 GM (Class 2), J1922, J1939, J1979, J2284, J2411 (GM SW), KWP2000 (ISO14230) with wrapper DLL, Pass-Through, SWCAN, RP1210 and LabVIEW.
Note: Single-wire CAN (J2411), GM LAN, J2284 (High speed CAN), ISO9141-2 are available as an option.

Also available upon request (RS-232 versions only):
Supported Protocols and APIs: DG-DPA III Plus /F – CAN (J1939, J2284), Single-wire CAN (J2411), ISO 9141, J1850 PWM (Ford SCP), and J1708.
Supported Protocols and APIs: DG-DPA III Plus /MH – J1939/CAN, ISO 9141, J1850 VPWM (GM Class 2), Haldex, ATEC1, and J1708.

Dearborn Group has been awarded the following U.S. Patents that apply to our DPA Product line:

DPA PC104

Part Number: DG-DPAIII/PC104

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Supported Protocols and APIs: DG-DPA III/PC104 – our PC104 DPA version with CAN (canbus), GMLAN, ISO11898 (CAN), J1587, J1708, J1850 GM (Class 2), J1922, J1939, J1979, J2284, RP1210 and LabVIEW.

Dearborn Group has been awarded the following U.S. Patents that apply to our DPA Product line:

DPA ISA

Part Number: DG-DPAIII/ISA

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Supported Protocols and APIs:

DG-DPA III/ISA – our ISA DPA version with CAN (canbus), GMLAN, ISO11898 (CAN), J1587, J1708, J1850 GM (Class 2), J1922, J1939, J1979, J2284, RP1210 and LabVIEW.

Dearborn Group has been awarded the following U.S. Patents that apply to our DPA Product line:

DPA III/i

Part Number: DG-DPAIII/i
Part Number: DG-DPAIII/iSW (for Single-wire CAN)

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Our DPA III/i is a simple ASCII RS-232 interface that you can easily connect to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Personal Computers (PCs) and Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs), such as Palm Pilot. Sending simple ASCII commands through the RS-232 port tells the DPA III/i to transmit or receive vehicle network messages.

With its ruggedized metal enclosure and wide operating voltage range, the DPA III/i has a high reliability rate with thousands deployed in the field.

Supported Protocols and APIs: CAN (canbus), GMLAN, J1587, J1708, J1850 GM (Class 2), J1850 Ford (SCP), J1939, J1979, J2284.
Note: Single-wire CAN (J2411) is available as an option.

Dearborn Group has been awarded the following U.S. Patents that apply to our DPA Product line:

Common Applications

Application	Description
Diagnostic Interface	The most common application for our DPA hardware adapters (excludes DPA III/i ASCII version) is as an OEM-labeled wireless and hard-wired interface for diagnostic software.
PC Test Interface	Many customers integrate our DPA hardware adapters (excludes DPA III/i ASCII version) into Product Validation/Design Validation (PV/DV) or end-of-line test applications.
Development Interface	Our DPA hardware adapters (excludes DPA III/i ASCII version) can also be used with our Data Link Monitor (DLM) software as an analysis tool for network development.
EOL Interface	When connected to a PLC, the DPA III/i hardware adapter will monitor or collect data in an EOL (End-Of-Line) test system.
Easy Interface	Without learning C programming, the DPA III/i hardware adapter permits easily integrating vehicle network information into specific applications.
Windows CE Interface	The DPA III/i hardware adapter integrates vehicle and automation networks to the Palm Pilot, WinCE, etc.

Available Accessories and Options

The following items are available.

Part Number	Product Name
DG-J1939-04-CABLE	This special cable lets you directly connect your DPA (fitted with a "/T" endplate) to Deutsch 6- and 9-pin truck diagnostic connectors.
DG-OBDII-O-CABLE	A 6-foot cable with a standard automotive "OBDII" diagnostic connector at one end. The other end of the cable is open-ended to let you custom tailor this cable for your specific needs.
DG-RS-CABLE	A 6-foot molded RS-232 cable to connect your DPA to your PC computer.
DG-HARDWARE-KIT	Set of two rubber DPA end brackets. Highly recommended to help you avoid costly "drop" damage to DPA or vehicle finish. Also makes it easy for you to firmly mount the DPA in a fixed location.
DG-DLM	A Windows-based software analyzer package that lets you record and playback vehicle data.
DG-OBDII-BOX	An OBDII box that gives you a practical and easy way to establish in-line electrical connection to the Vehicle On-Board Diagnostic connector.

Related Products

Part Number	Product Name
DG-DLM	Data Link Monitor (DLM) software – our monitoring and analysis software application lets You validate in-vehicle network interfaces using CAN (canbus), GMLAN, J1587, J1708, J1850 GM (Class 2), J1850 Ford (SCP), J1850 DCX, J1939, J1979, J2284, and J2411 (GM SW) protocols.
DG-OBDII-BOX	Dearborn OBDII Breakout Box – our OBDII box gives you a practical and easy way to establish in-line electrical connection to the Vehicle On-Board Diagnostic (SAE J1962 or OBDII) connectors.