DPA Products:

- DPA 4 Plus
- DPA 4
- DPA RF
- DPA III Plus
- DPA PC104
- DPA III / i
- DPA ona Chip
- PLC TestCon
- HD Breakout Box

DPA 4 Datasheet

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

Dearborn Protocol Adapter 4  (DPA 4)

Part Number: DG-DPA4-USB

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.

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-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.

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.