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; Dearborn Protocol Adapter II/II Plus/III Plus/4/4 Plus Installation "Readme" File
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; Drivers:            DG121032 - Dearborn Group RP1210A 
; Drivers Version:    6.01
; File:               Readme.txt
; File Version:       6.01
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; Revision:   	      April 27, 2012
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; (c) Dearborn Group Technologies 2011 - All Rights Reserved
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; Purpose
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This file contains last minute instructions and information for the installation 
and configuration of the Dearborn Protocol Adapter 4 Plus and prior DPA versions.

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; Significant Enhancements and Issues Resolved in 5.59
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1.  Fixed verify that SendCommand message sizes are valid. Make sure that command
    with a size greater than 0 pointer to data is not NULL.

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; Table of Contents
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   1:  Installing the DPA from the DPA Installation CD
   2:  Downloading and Installing from the Internet (www.dgtech.com)
   3:  Updating the Firmware On Your DPA  
   4:  Uninstalling the DPA
   5:  Technical Support
   6:  DPA Warranty Terms and Conditions
   7:  Program Enhancements
   8:  Firmware Changes
   9:  Driver Changes
   10: Install Changes

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; 1: Installing the DPA from the DPA Installation CD
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  1.  Close all running applications.

  2.  Insert the DPA Installation CD into your CD drive. 
      2a.  If "autorun" is enabled, the install process should start automatically 
          and you can skip to instruction 4.

  3.  If "autorun" is diabled, run the "DPAInstall.exe" executable manually.
      by browsing to your CD and double clicking on "DPAInstall.exe".

  4.  Follow the installation program instructions.

  5.  When the setup is complete, it will create a program folder called:

                   Dearborn Group Products -> DPA 4 Plus

      which can be found under the "Start -> Programs" menu.  This folder 
      contains the User Manual and all DPA 4 Plus utility applications such as 
      the Adapter Validation Tool (AVT), and DG Diagnostics.

  6.  Check to see if a firmware update is required.  See section 3.

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; 2: Downloading and Installing from the Internet (www.dgtech.com)
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  1.  Download the Dearborn Protocol Adapter drivers from the internet found at
      http://www.dgtech.com/ under the support downloads page for the DPA 4 Plus.

  2.  Click on the "Installation CD" link to download the file to your computer.
      This file is a ZIP file that contains the complete software package as it
      appears on the installation CD.  

  3.  Unzip the file.

  4.  Run the file called "DPAInstall.exe".

  5.  Follow the installation program instructions.

  6.  Check to see if a firmware update is required.  See section 3.

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; 3: Updating the Firmware On Your DPA  
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Your firmware may be out of date.  Please refer to the DPA 4 Plus User Manual for 
complete instructions on how to check your firmware version and download new 
firmware if needed.  The user manual can be found under:

   Start -> Programs -> Dearborn Group Products -> DPA 4 Plus -> Documentation

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; 4: Uninstalling the DPA
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  1.  Launch the "Add or Remove Programs" tool from the Control Panel.

  2.  Select "Dearborn Group DG121032 Drivers" and then click the "Change/Remove"
      button and follow the instructions.

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; 5: Technical Support
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For users in the United States, technical support is available from 9 a.m. to 
5 p.m. Eastern Time.

Users not residing in the United States should contact your local Dearborn Group 
representative.

	Phone:		(248) 888-2000
	Fax:		(248) 888-1188
	E-mail:		techsupp@dgtech.com 
	Web site:	www.dgtech.com 


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; 6: DPA Warranty Terms and Conditions
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Please refer to the DPA 4 Plus User Manual for warranty terms and conditions.

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; 7: Program Enhancements
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7a.  Adapter Validation Tool Version 2.5
* Added advanced testing dialog and Spanish translations for static text.

7b.  Fix INI Version 2.5 
* Updated version string to match AVT version


7c.  DG Diagnostics (DGD) Version 2.77
* Changes PGNs/PIDs tab to accommodate 1000 unique PGN/PID combinations.

7d.  DG Updater Version 1.51


7e.  DPA Firmware Updater Version 5.4
* Changed icon
* Look at Port name to determine which WF dll to load. 


7f.  DPA Options Version 2.5
* Added "4" to Auto Firmware Updater Options 


7g.  Sample Source Version 2.63
* Changed device 102 to "COM2"

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; 8: Firmware Changes
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8a.  DPA 4 Plus (60.014) firmware changes 
* Added sending priority bits in callback of transport received messages. 

8b.  DPA III Plus /MH (63.014) firmware changes 
* No changes

8c.  DPA RF / DPA 4 USB (37.150) firmware changes 
* No changes

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; 9: Driver Changes
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1.  Updated DG121032 driver to support RP1210B/C standard. Multiple application 
    communication is not possible with the legacy tools. 

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; 10: Install Changes
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1.  Rearranged shortcuts in start menu to make selecting an application easier.
2.  Changed default install directory



