Dearborn Protocol Adapter III Plus  (DPA III Plus)

Part Number: DG-DPAIII Plus/T 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 TruckConnectTM 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.

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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.

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)
7,725,630 - Protocol adapter for passing diagnostic messages between a host computer and vehicle networks operating in a J1939 or J1708 protocol (5-25-10)

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.