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1. 35 Page 3 of 61 O 2010 2013 Dearborn Group Inc DPA 5 Series Installation and User Manual DGDPA5MA 11 1 RP1210 OPTIONS NoTES RP1210 DPA DRIVER SETS etd ant d v Eua 35 11 2 SET OPTIONS FOR DPA DEVICE API 36 11 3 J1939 FAST TRANSPORT LAYER FAST TRANSPORT OPTION 36 11 4 DEBUG LOGGING LEVEL RP1210 INI OPTION 2222 36 11 5 DEBUG FILE NAME RP1210 INI OPTION 36 11 6 DEBUG FILE SIZE RP1210 INI OPTION 2 nnne nennen nnns 36 11 7 DEBUG FILE MODE RP1210 INI OPTION nn 37 11 8 AUTOMATIC FIRMWARE UPDATE scussiconiassvatociasisnniads dedicat 37 11 9 DPA 5 BLUETOOTH CONFIGURATION UTILITY cccececccccseeccccccscecccccececcccaeseccecaucececcaaececcecuauceeeecauecesecauteeceeeaueeceesaaes 38 1140 ADD SA DRIVERS TO HP121032 INI BUTTON tti uaa fuU tae amete gens bet 38 12 RUNNING THE BLUETOOTH CONFIGURATION 39 121 CREATI
2. 18 7 SETTING UP YOUR RP1210 COMPLIANT OEM DIAGNOSTIC 5 2 19 7 1 NOTES ON SELECTING AN RP1210 COMPLIANT 19 7 2 CONFIGURING APPLICATIONS TO USE THE 5 e ese sese ene 19 7 3 A ONDOC aare E EE R 20 7 4 BENDIX ABS DIAGNOSTICS 20 7 5 CATERPILLAR ELECTRONIC TECRNICIAN m 20 7 6 cR 20 7 7 DETROIT DIESEL DIAGNOSTIC LINK V7 aere pU ROVS YNRAY 21 7 8 DETROIT DIESEL DIAGNOSTIC LINK VERSION 6 47 44 4 4 4 nh eee usse esse ese ese esse esses esse se ese esse seus 21 7 9 DANA DIAGNOSTIC TOOL Z A X 21 7 10 EATON SERVICERAN ER io i Co ent ne Rea nen eee en ne aS Pee mer EEEE 21 7 11 FREIGHTLINER SERVICELINK INCLUDING CASCADIA MODEL DUAL CAN CHANNELS 1
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4. 51 19 1 dd ip RRRKNTT 51 20 APPENDIX D WINDOWS VISTA AND WINDOWS 7 SUPPORT 5 52 20 1 UAC AND THE 2 10 STANDARD edet amatur Fate A ie Moa riam e d vam Evae rias t 52 20 2 UAC AND THE DEARBORN GROUP ADAPTER VALIDATION TOOL 4 4 0 6600 nnnm nnns nne nnns sientes nenas 52 20 3 UAC REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL DPA UTILITY 5 heme sse esse ese ese esse ese ese sse se sese 52 20 4 jurerizdeerensi 52 21 APPENDIX E DPA UTILITIES INFORMATION FOR THIS RELEASE 53 22 APPENDIX LIST OF ACRONYMS USED IN THIS 54 23 APPENDIX TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTING OF A J1939 NETWORK 55 23 1 JI939 Drei EI MEM M E M E MERE EM 55 23 2 CAN J1939 TERMINATION RESISTOR ccsseeccccsececcesececccccececccececccecuucccecucceccsececaucececsusesecsececaucececaueeeeuueceeaucececaueeseusueeeeaaeeees 55 23 3 PROPERLY TERM
5. Terminating Resistor Resistor Diagnostic sd Connector Page 56 of 61 O 2010 2013 Dearborn Group Inc DPA 5 Series Installation and User Manual 23 5 J1939 Network Testing Step 1 Termination Resistance To test for proper CAN J1939 network termination requires standard hand tools and a standard Volt Ohm meter Follow these steps 1 Completely power down the vehicle This is done at the battery disconnect or by removing the positive terminal from the battery a This step cannot be bypassed as invalid values will affect the test outcome 2 With Ohm meter measure the resistance between pins C CAN J1939 High and D CAN J1939 Low on the 9 pin Deutsch diagnostic connector If you are not working on a heavy duty vehicle read your vehicle equipment literature as to where CAN High and CAN Low can be found C CAN Hi D CAN Lo A Ground SAE Standard Value Obtained ded Properly terminated network Resistance Ok try Step 2 Install a terminating resistor at the network end See OEM literature for terminating resistor location and for further troubleshooting information More than two terminating resistors Remove extraneous terminating resistors by reading OEM Less than 44 Ohms or J1939 wires are shorted together literature for where the two terminating resistors should have somewhere been installed Greater than 120 Open circuit or missing a Ohms terminating resistor Pa
6. Dearborn Protocol Adapter 5 Series DGDPA5MA Multi Application Drivers Installation and User Manual DGDPA5MA Driver Version DGDPABSA Driver Version Native Drivers Version DPA 5 Dual CAN Bluetooth Firmware Version DPA 5 Quad CAN Firmware Version DPA 5 J2534 Drivers Version RP1210 Utilities Document Revision Revision 6 8 12 Document Date 06 24 2013 2010 2013 Dearborn Group Inc 1 30 1 30 10 10 65 114 67 114 1 00 27 1 24 DPA 5 Series Installation and User Manual DGDPA5MA Permission is granted to copy any or all portions of this manual provided that such copies are for use with the DPA product and that 2010 2013 Dearborn Group Inc herein referred to as Dearborn Group DG Technologies or DG remains on all copies The accompanying software provided for use with the DPA 5 is also copyrighted Permission is granted to copy this software for back up purposes only IMPORTANT To ensure your success with this product it is essential that you read this document carefully before using the hardware Damage caused by misuse of the hardware is not covered under product warranty When using this manual please remember the following This manual may be changed in whole or in part without notice DG assumes no responsibility for any damage resulting from the use of this hardware and software Q Specifications presented herein are provided for illustration purposes only and
7. Lor Diearbom Group DPA FAD 6253 PI D 5435 uses 575 Desin Group 5 vb DAA ing 575 f pour hardware came with am installation lt or floppy disk insert it now Eg 7 Salting a pien port and bscking up fies n cara pour needs In miha ces pens sanant Hee wae du the co bans C hom Ist brain braced ich In Select Install the software automatically This screen appears while Windows installs the drivers Recommended and press the Next button Found Mew Hardware Wizard Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard Fei Fart nct Dor Desbon Group CAS 5 D A492 fe using cba SYS Finish io chase thee iz and This screen appears when Windows has finished installing the drivers Press the Finish button Your DPA drivers have been installed successfully Page 16 of 61 2010 2013 Dearborn Group Inc DPA 5 Series Installation and User Manual 5 2 Finalize PC Install on Vista or 7 64 bit 5 2 1 64 bit Vista and Windows 7 installed successfully After installing on Vista or Windows 7 simply plug the DPA 5 into the PC via the USB cable The DPA 5 is powered on The following screen will display in the lower right corner for about five seconds Installing dev
8. 0 0 9 RP1210 ClientConnect Device DGDPASMA DLL Protocol J1939 Connect Failed 142 3 Are you selecting the correct vendor for your VDA gt Ensure you are selecting the correct vendor for your VDA See your VDA user documentation for the correct vendor to select RP1210 Data Message Window VDA Vehicle 4 dre you selecting the correct device number gt Ensure you are using the correct device number See your VDA user documentation for the correct device to select 5 Are you using the correct cable for the VDA you are using gt Most VDA manufacturers have standardized on the pinouts for the most common protocols on the DB15 female connector 33604 West Eight Mile Road Some adapter manufacturers have not Farmington Hills MI 48335 gt With Dual CaN VDAs being fielded VDA manufacturers have not came TECH NOLOGI ES 248 888 2000 to an agreement on future connectors L Vehicle Network Solutions www dgtech com sales dgtech com The above screen snapshots show the PC not connecting to the DPA RP1210 Status Window LI A Red Red result indicates the PC is not seeing the DPA Unplug DPA from vehicle and PC and reconnect to both using a different USB port Ensure that you hear the da ding USB Device Found sound If you cannot hear the sound reboot the PC and run again DG has been getting a lot of DPA technical support calls where OEM applications crash and keep the DPA d
9. DGDPA5MA 2 1 RP1210 OEM Software Compatibility The adapter you have purchased is provided with a Technology and Maintenance Council TMC RP1210C compliant backwards compatible with RP1210B and RP1210A interface and has been validated against the following OEM and component applications Allison DOC Bendix ACOM Caterpillar amp Electronic Technician International Diamond Logic Builder International amp InTune International amp Master Diagnostics International amp ServiceMaxx Mack and Volvo VCADS PTT Meritor WABCO Toolbox Vansco VMMS ZF Meritor TransSoft Cummins Insite V Dana Diagnostic Tool Detroit Diesel Diagnostic Link Detroit Diesel Reprogramming Station Doo D DU DU O0 O Eaton ServiceRanger Doo D DU DU 0 O0 Freightliner ServiceLink Any application claiming RP1210A RP1210B or RP1210C compliance should work if the application and adapter both support the same protocol s and operating system s 2 1 2534 OEM Software Compatibility The adapter you have purchased is provided with an SAE J2534 compliant interface an SAE standard for electronic module reprogramming sometimes call the Pass Thru Programming standard The DPA 5 should be able to reprogram all CAN ISO15765 vehicles GM vehicles using the J1850 Variable Pulse Width VPW protocol or other vehicles using the DPA 5 J2534 supported protocols i e ISO9141 KW P2000 The DPA 5 has been validated against th
10. DPA 4 Plus Variants Single Allows only one RP1210 app Allows more than one RP121 Allows more than one RP121 DPA 5 Variants Single Appli Allows only one RP1210 app Allows more than one RP121 Allows only one RP1210 app Allows more than one RP121 Allows only one RP1210 app DPA 4 4 Plus and Prior DPAs Single Application lication to run at a time Products supported by this driver include DPA 4 DPA RF DPA III Plus and the DPA 4 Plus Application lication to run at a time DPA 4 Plus Variants Multiple Application 0 application to run at a time DPA 5 Variants Multiple Application 0 application to run at time cation lication to run at a time d briDGe Variants Multiple Application 0 application to run at a time d briDGe Variants Single Application lication to run at a time Netbridge Variants Multiple Application 0 application to run at a time Netbridge Variants Single Application lication to run at a time The DPA 5 Bluetooth Configuration Utility button will only be available if a DPA 5 API is selected Page 35 of 61 O 2010 2013 Dearborn Group Inc DPA 5 Series Installation and User Manual 11 2 Set Options for DPA Device API When selecting RP1210 Options from the program menu of an installed DPA driver set the program should default this field to that particular DPA driver set Note that you can only modify driver sets that have been installed If you want
11. gt Ensure you are selecting the correct vendor for your VDA See your VDA user documentation for the correct vendor to select RP1210 Data Message VVindow Vehicle 4 dre you selecting the correct device number gt Ensure you are using the correct device number See your VDA user documentation for the correct device to select 5 Have you configured your application to use the correct protocol gt Note that some applications let you select any protocol a 33604 West Eight Mile Road VDA supports but the application will not you work with that TEC H N 0 LOGI ES Farmington Hills 48335 248 888 2000 Vehicle Network Solutions www dgtech com sales dgtech com The above screen snapshots show the PC successfully connecting to the DPA RP1210 Status Window but AVT is not able to read data bus data RP1210 Data Message Window from the data bus selected J1939 A Green Red result indicates the DPA is working perfectly but it is not seeing data on the data bus that was selected Choose another protocol and check that the ignition switch is on 9 1 4 Bad Connection PC to DPA Not Able To Read Data DPA to Vehicle Red Red r m r DG Technologies RP1210 Adapter Validation Tool Version 3 1 Test Results Discussion and Next Troubleshooting Steps Vendor Run Test Quit FAILURE Unable to connect
12. r v Dearborn Group Inc J2534 Validation Tool Version 1 0 0 3 l Device pras Dearborn Group Inc M Protocol Run Test Quit Configure Device J2534 Status Window Tests PC to VDA Connec tion J2534 Data Message Window Tests VDA to Vehicle Connection Select the correct Device Device DPA 5 Dearborn Group Inc Protocol OBDII or Specific Protocol o Using the OBD II protocol selection means that JVT will attempt to connect using all OBD II protocols that the selected adapter supports i e J1850VPW 1509141 I8014230 15015765 etc and with all OBD II options and OBD II speeds for that protocol i e CAN 1Mb 11 bit CAN 1Mb 29 bit CAN 500Kb 11 bit CAN 500Kb 29 bit etc DG recommends using the OBDII protocol setting initially since all vehicles after 1996 have to support an OBD II protocol o You can also use a specific protocol i e as above and JVT will connect using all speeds and options for that individual protocol Then click the Run Test button Depending on the results of the test both the J2534 Status Window and J2534 Data Message Window will turn green pass or red fail 10 1 1 JVT Test Outcomes If the J2534 Status Window turns red then there is a problem causing the PC not to communicate with the adapter This may be something as simple as having power to the adapter or having a USB cabling issue Disconnect the adapter from the vehicle an
13. 11 7 Debug File Mode RP1210 INI Option DebugMode When DebugLevel is on 1 4 and this option is in the 1 Default position the DPA drivers will append data to DebugFile which could have data from previous logging until it reaches the end of the file 1024 DebugFileSize When reaching the end of the file the DPA drivers will erase DebugFile and start writing new data to the file When DebugLevel is on and this option is in the 0 Overwrite File Contents position the DPA drivers will erase DebugFile and begin writing data to the file until it reaches the end of the file 1024 DebugFileSize When reaching the end of the file the DPA drivers will erase DebugFile and start writing new data to the file 11 8 Automatic Firmware Update oetting the variable Automatic Firmware Update to the Value causes the drivers to exhibit the behavior in the Action column Page 37 of 61 Automatic firmware update is turned on The user has a choice as to whether or not to upgrade xj Newer Firmware For the DPA is available 60 011 Would you like to upgrade now If the user selects Yes the firmware is automatically updated If the user chooses No then the drivers connect the application to the vehicle This is the default Automatic firmware checking is turned on The user is only told that there is new firmware available and told they should run the DPA Firmware Updater A Newer firmware for the DPA is available 60 011 Please
14. 5 Series Installation and User Manual DGDPA5MA 2 Introducing the DPA 5 The DPA 5 products are used to connect vehicle and equipment communication networks to personal computers PCs This allows programs written for the PC to retrieve pertinent information such as fault codes component information as well as perform component level diagnostics tests and component reprogramming The DPA 5 communicates with the PC using either a USB cable or via Bluetooth Class or Class 11 and comes standard with Technology and Maintenance Council TMC Recommended Practice RP RP1210C compliant drivers as well as Society of Automotive Engineers SAE J2534 compliant drivers TECHNOLOGIES mee pra Group qp eee Proto ol Adapter To PC Power s Power 5 Im Dual CAN Bluetooth 5 5 5QA6A4 1015 0037 DPA 5 with Dual CAN Channels DPA 5 with Quad CAN Channels with Bluetooth Communications No Bluetooth Communications The DPA 5 Dual CAN Bluetooth device is the most commonly sold DG DPA 5 product This manual is geared more to this product however the concepts also apply to the DPA 5 Quad CAN Distinctions will be made as appropriate HHH Before switching communications modes from USB to Bluetooth and vice versa the DPA 5 Dual CAN Bluetooth must be powered off and then back on DPA 5 Dual CAN Bluetooth USB Page 7 of 61 2010 2013 Dearborn Group Inc DPA 5 Series Installation and User Manual
15. Baud Fate Protocols Supporting Baud s xXx 125 Use Baud Rate CAN Channel 7 J1938 e SO 15785 Use Channel Page 30 of 61 2010 2013 Dearborn Group Inc DPA 5 Series Installation and User Manual 9 4 1 Vendor Device Protocol Vendor Device and Protocol fields are the same as described in normal testing above 9 4 2 Baud Rate Drop Down List Box The Baud Rate drop down list box allows the user to select one of the supported protocol speeds for the selected protocol The entries in this list box come from the VDA vendor s INI file Click the Use Baud Rate checkbox to activate a Protocol Baud XXX connection If both the Use Baud Rate and Use Channel checkboxes are checked then AVT will initiate a Protocol Baud XXX Channel X connection 9 4 3 Channel Drop Down List Box The Channel drop down list box allows the user to select one of the supported channels for the selected device The entries in this list box come from the VDA vendor s INI file Click the Use Channel checkbox to activate a Protocol Channel X connection If both the Use Baud Rate and Use Channel checkboxes are checked then AVT will initiate a Protocol Baud XXX Channel X connection 9 4 4 Vendor Supports CAN Auto Baud Checkbox This checkbox indicates whether or not the API supports CAN CAN J1939 15015765 automatic baud detection Even though this variable may be set to TRUE the next four fields indica
16. J1708 Connector 6 pin Deutsch J1939 Connector 9 pin Deutsch This connector only has OEMs switched to this connector when they the J1708 J1587 protocol moved to J1939 J1708 may not be available There are typically three problem areas with RP1210 VDA devices Each problem is discussed in the following sections 9 1 Connection Related Issues After you have followed the instructions in this manual to install the DPA drivers connect the DPA to the vehicle and ensure the Power LED is on Then connect it to the PC and listen for the familiar da ding USB device found sound If you cannot hear this sound the PC cannot communicate with the DPA and you will most likely end up not being able to get AVT to be successful Try another USB port until you hear that sound Run AVT either from the Adapter Validation Tool link on your desktop or from the Start Programs menu Start gt Programs gt Dearborn Group Products DPA 5 gt Adapter Validation Tool 5 DG Technologies RP1210 Adapter Validation Tool Version 3 1 e Vendor DGDPASMA Dearborn Group DPA 5 Multiple Application Run Test Quit Device Fix RP121032 INI File 1 DG DPA 5 Dual CAN MA USB USB Protocol Advanced Test 11939 Language Idioma Langage v English Espanol Francais RP1210 Status Window PC VDA DG Technologies RP1210 Adapter Validatio
17. Some RP 1210 programs may not work until they are fixed It is suggested that you click the Fix Change RP 121032 INI File button to make these changes You will need Administrator privileges to do this When you press the Fix Change RP121032 INI File button AVT will bring up a separate program called Fix INI that will allow you to view and fix the RP121032 INI file if there are errors detected You can also change the VDA that appears first in the list of the OEM diagnostic software applications In the example below a bad INI file was detected depicted by a yellow background Note the multiple commas and spaces between entries Click the Make Changes button and the INI file problem will be corrected If you wish to make a specific adapter first in the list you can select that vendor in the Vendor to Make First in List before pressing the Make Changes button n XG DG Technologies FixINI Current INI File Untouched EINE 4 n Proposed INI File ith Changes RP1210Support APIImplementations DGDPASSA DG121032 DX121032 VE12 1p32 NXULNEKSZ DGDPASSA DPA4PSA DPA4PMA DR1Z1032 Vendor to Make First in List DGDPASSA Dearborn Group DPA 5 Single Application Make Changes Cancel Page 29 of 61 2010 2013 Dearborn Group Inc DPA 5 Series Installation and User Manual The next picture shows the dialog box indicating that the INI file wa
18. can also be invoked manually from the Windows Start Menu Start gt Programs Dearborn Group Products gt DPA 5 DG Update 14 1 DG Driver Update Internet Connection Required The DG Driver Update utility depends on successfully connecting to the Internet to one of DG s servers to retrieve the latest version information and to download the latest drivers and applications if necessary Many companies install firewalls and virus protection and these may block the DG server queries and responses If you are connected to the Internet and have issues running DG Update getting Unable to connect to the internet to check for updates messages ensure that your firewall or virus protection will allow a connection to the following Internet host site and port fh dtech com port 8888 There are too many firewall and virus programs on the market to cover in this manual however if you contact your network administrator and give him the host and port number he should be able to configure your PC to allow the communication You may also consult the Windows help system and or the documentation for your firewall and or virus protection software 14 2 DG Driver Update Initial Screen When the utility runs as a user logs on the following screen will appear in the lower right hand corner of the screen If you want to check for updates ensure that your PC is connected to the Internet and click Continue Clicking Cancel will cause DG Update to wait until
19. essential that the user read this document carefully before using the hardware The DPA devices are to be used by those trained in the troubleshooting and diagnostics of light duty through heavy duty vehicles The user is assumed to have a very good understanding of the electronic systems contained on the vehicles and the potential hazards related to working in a shop floor environment DG understands that there are numerous safety hazards that cannot be foreseen so we recommend that the user read and follow all safety messages in this manual on all of your shop equipment from your vehicle manuals as well as internal shop documents and operating procedures STOP Always block drive steer and trailer wheels both front and back when testing Use extreme caution when working around electricity When diagnosing any vehicle there is the risk of electric shock both from battery level voltage vehicle voltages and from building voltage Do not smoke or allow sparks or open flames near any part of the vehicle fueling system or vehicle batteries Always work in an adequately ventilated area and route vehicle exhaust outdoors Do not use this product in an environment where fuel fuel vapor exhaust fumes or other potentially hazardous liquids solids or gas vapors could collect and or possibly ignite such as in an unventilated area or other confined space including below ground areas Page 6 of 61 2010 2013 Dearborn Group Inc DPA
20. prompt the user or display a screen at any point Q After the install a reboot of the PC is necessary 18 1 1 Silent Install Command Line DPAbInstall exe s 4 SILENT components to install The components to install can be any combination of the following DG DPA 5 Dual CAN USB drivers and associated files B DPA 5 Bluetooth drivers and associated files C DG DPA 5 Quad CAN USB drivers and associated files Examples Silently install DPA 5 drivers with Bluetooth Option DPAS5Install exe d SILENT AB NOTE Please test and ensure that the command line you provide is correct Otherwise only the baseline components will be installed but the RP1210 API will not be functional 18 1 2 Controlling Automatic Firmware Update Variable on Silent Install If you are a software development engineer or system integrator and wish to use the silent installation but you want to change the Automatic Firmware Update setting to a value other than 1 default you can do so by changing the registry value of the following variable during a post installation event DPA 4 Plus DG121032 LOCAL MACHINENSOFTWARE Dearborn Group Products VFirmwareUpdaterUpdateFirmware DPA 4P DPA4PMA DPA4PSA LOCAL_MACHINE SOFTWARE Dearborn Group Products FirmwareUpdaterDPA4P UpdateFirmware DPA 5 DGDPA5MA DGDPAS5SA LOCAL MACHINENSOFTWARE Dearborn Group Products FirmwareUpdaterDPA5 UpdateFirmware This variable is of th
21. shut down this application and launch the DPA Firmware Updater Start gt Programs gt Dearborn Group Products gt DPA 4 Plus gt DPA Firmware Updater When the user chooses OK then the drivers connect the application to the vehicle The user can then update the DPA at their convenience Automatic firmware update is turned on The user is told there is new firmware and the firmware is downloaded automatically as soon as they press the OK button x IX Newer Firmware For the DPA is available 60 011 Click Ok to begin Firmware download O 2010 2013 Dearborn Group Inc DPA 5 Series Installation and User Manual 11 8 1 When the Drivers Call the DPA Firmware Updater In the event that the automatic update is chosen the DPA drivers launch the DPA Firmware Updater which handles the downloading of new firmware Once the firmware has started downloading the user should not stop it Aborting a firmware download may cause the device to become unresponsive and require the hardware to be shipped back to the manufacture for repair The following is the dialog box showing the DPA Firmware Updater during an automatic update a DPA Auto Firmware Upgrade 096 25 50 75 100 Do not disconnect power until update is completed No desconecte la alimentraci n hasta que finalice la actualizaci n When the update is complete the following dialog box is displayed and the DPA drivers attempt to let the app
22. such as writing files to the C Windows directory or registry is requested the user is prompted for an administrator name and password If the user is already an administrator they are still prompted to confirm the action Generally speaking whenever you see the Microsoft security shield icon on a button you will need an administrator s password to perform that operation 20 1 UAC and the TMC RP1210 Standard Before Windows Vista it was common for applications to put INI and other types of configuration files in the default Windows directory typically C Windows The RP1210A standard requires that the RP121032 INI file be located in this directory along with all of the vendor INI files On Windows Vista this means that a standard user cannot make changes to the main RP121032 INI file nor can they make changes to the vendor INI files when UAC is enabled 20 2 UAC and the Dearborn Group Adapter Validation Tool AVT A standard user will be able to run the AVT program and troubleshoot the PC DPA vehicle connection but will not be able to fix a problem in the RP121032 INI file without an administrator password see section on troubleshooting later in this document The graphic below is from the Adapter Validation Tool AVT showing the Microsoft security shield on the Fix Change RP121032 INI File button Fix Change RP121032 INI File 20 3 UAC Requirements for All DPA Utility Programs The DPA utility programs listed below have bee
23. the next time it is scheduled to run Clicking Continue will bring up the main update screen Page 42 of 61 2010 2013 Dearborn Group Inc DPA 5 Series Installation and User Manual 14 3 DG Driver Update Main Update Screen The main screen appears looking like this Depending on which products are installed on your PC the grid will display pertinent information about them When selecting DG Update from the Windows Start Menu this is the first screen to appear DG Technologies DG Driver Update Utility Dearborn Group Driver and Software Updater Check For Updates Exit Advanced Settings DG Technologies DG Driver Update Utility Connect your PC to the Internet and click the Check For Updates button Due to the nature of TCP IP communications errors connecting or sending receiving of data are slow to appear however the user will eventually be notified if there was a problem If the check for updates was successful the second column of the grid will display information returned from the DG server showing the most current versions and the Install Status row will change to red green or blue Description Drivers up to date No update necessary Drivers are outdated Update recommended E on your PC are newer than current version This usually indicates you are running a beta copy of the DPA drivers 14 3 1 Successful Connect No Updates Available DG Techn
24. 1 ALLSN 4500 19840205 SEFL YY 11 Brakes System Controller WABCO 45 4 20050201 SEFL ZZ 28 Vehicle Navigation 250 Off Board Diagnostic Service Tool 2 i gt 41587 Component Information MID Description VIN Make Model Serial Unit 128 Engine 1 1FUJCS5CVXB8HZB7124 C 15 19901008 SEFL2O00X 130 Transmission ALLSN 4500 19940205 SEFL YYYY Ww 136 Brakes Power Unit WABCO 45 4 20050201 SEFL ZZ7Z 45 152 Vehicle Navigation Unit 41 gt Reset Lists cc Run OEM Diagnostics Truck Data Report Launch PDF Exit Application Page 59 of 61 O 2010 2013 Dearborn Group Inc DPA 5 Series Installation and User Manual 24 Appendix H Commonly Requested Cable Drawings 24 1 DPA 4 Plus to DPA 4 Plus Back to Back Cable This cable is for use with a second PC running a simulator or other software Banana Jacks Ground Pin 6 Ground Pin 6 Power Pin 8 Power Pin 8 J1708 J1587 Lo Pin 14 J1708 J1587 Lo Pin 14 J1708 J1587 Hi Pin 15 Whte 1708 1587 Hi Pin 15 CAN J1939 Lo Pin 12 CAN J1939 Lo Pin 12 CAN J1939 Hi Pin 13 CAN J1939 Hi Pin 13 CAN J1939 Term Resistor Pin 3 7 CAN J1939 Term Resistor Pin 3 CAN J1939 Term Resistor Pin 4 CAN J1939 Term Resistor Pin 4 SWCAN Pin 10 GMUART ALDL Pin 1 GM J1850 VPW Hi Pin 5 SWCAN Pin 10 GMUART ALDL Pin 1 GM J1850 VPW Hi Pin 5 DB15 Male DB15 M
25. 54 Set Options For Device API DGDPASMA DPA 5 Multi Application 41938 Fast Transport Layer a On Use faster inter packet times default Automatic Firmware Update On Yes No prompt for update default Debug File Name c TEMP DGDPASMA_Log txt Debug File Size 1k Blocks 1024 0 Infinite File Size Debug Mode 1 Append data to end of file Debug Logging Level 0 No debugging to be accomplished default DPA 5 Bluetooth Configuration 5 Bluetooth Configuration Utility Single Application Drivers Add SA Drivers to RP121032 INI DPA 5 Options Program 1 Ensure the Bluetooth dongle is connected to the PC and that the DPA 5 has power Q Press the button DPA 5 Bluetooth Configuration Utility You must go through this configuration utility to create RP1210 DevicelD entries If you do not the DPA 5 in Bluetooth mode will not work with your OEM applications What the DG Bluetooth Configuration Utility does is v Display existing DPA 5 Bluetooth RP1210 DevicelD pairings that are found the DGDPAB5MA INI file allowing you to delete an RP1210 DevicelD pairing if you wish v Discover DPA 5 Bluetooth devices on Virtual COM Ports and create a new RP1210 DevicelD pairing that can be used by OEM software applications Note The DPA 5 must have power in order to create the Virtual COM Port and RP1210 DevicelD pairing Page 39 of 61 O 2010 2013 Dearborn Group Inc DPA 5 Series I
26. A API included Adapter Validation Tool AVT FixINI DG Diagnostics DG Update DPA Firmware Updater RP1210 Options 1 23 Page 53 of 61 O 2010 2013 Dearborn Group Inc DPA 5 Series Installation and User Manual 22 Appendix List of Acronyms Used in this Document Various acronyms have been used throughout this document Page 54 of 61 API Application Programming Interface AVT CAN CD ROM DPA DTC LED OBD OEM RAM SAE TMC UAC USB VDA JVT J2534 Validation Tool O 2010 2013 Dearborn Group Inc DPA 5 Series Installation and User Manual 23 Appendix G Testing and Troubleshooting of a J1939 Network 23 1 J1939 Network Types There are two standards that OEMs follow when designing their CAN J1939 network J1939 11 and J1939 15 23 1 1 J1939 11 The J1939 11 standard calls for twisted pair wire with a shield The shield is typically grounded at the engine ECM or negative battery post and must only be grounded at one spot on the vehicle This standard is not commonly implemented because of the added cost of the shielding The main issues with this network are too many or too few termination resistors see Figure G2 or breaks in wire and insulation due to kinks and vibration This standard calls for the external termination resistors shown in Figure G2 23 1 2 42939 15 The J1939 15 standard calls for twisted pair wire without a shield and is the most widely adopted The main issues with thi
27. Application Run Test Quit Device Fix RP121032 INI File 1 DG DPA 5 Dual CAN M USB USB Protocol Advanced Test 11939 Language Idioma Langage 4 English Espanol Francais RP1210 Status Window PC VDA DG Technologies RP1210 Adapter Validation Tool Version 3 1 RP1210 Data Message Window VDA Vehicle 33604 West Eight Mile Road DG TECHNOLOGIES 1 Vehicle Network Solutions www dgtech com sales dgtech com oelect the correct DPA adapter Vendor DGDPAS5MA Dearborn Group DPA 5 Multiple Application Device 1 DG DPA 5 Dual CAN USB USB Protocol 1708 any protocol works Then click the Run Test button When the test has finished running go to the RP1210 Status Window and scroll down to the line that reads RP1210_ReadDetailedVersion and look for the entry FW The last numbers on the line indicates which version of firmware you have note the yellow circle If you are not at the correct level see manual cover page for which version you should be at then you need to run the DPA Firmware Updater outlined in the following steps Status Window Page 48 of 61 2010 2013 Dearborn Group Inc DPA 5 Series Installation and User Manual 17 1 Launch the DPA Firmware Updater Program 1 Stop all applications that are using the DPA 5 if any 2 Start the DPA Firmware Updater prog
28. COLS SUPPORTED e 9 2 3 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 11 3 EXPLAINING MULTI APPLICATION AND SINGLE APPLICATION DRIVERS 12 3 1 WHY TWO OEM APPLICATIONS MAY NOT WORK WHEN SHARING THE 12 4 GETTING STARTED WITH THE DPA STEPS 1 4 OF 6 242 00 000 13 4 1 DRIVERINN TALE MN NUR HO M 13 4 2 CONNECT USB CABLE TO THE DPA AND THEN TO ES Rie VIU E Rv TAS Du bsp EY 14 4 1 CONNECT VEHICLE SIDE CABLE TO THE poe oU en VANS 15 4 2 CONNECT VEHICLE SIDE CABLE TO THE VEHICLE ccccecececececcccccecececcacecececeacececececeacececececececececeacececececececececeacececeseasacecececsacececeeeusaces 15 5 FINALIZE PC INSTALL STEP 5 SEE MENS MM UR EEER 16 5 1 FINALIZE PC INSTALL ON WINDOWS 2000 XP VISTA OR 7 32 16 5 2 FINALIZE PC INSTALL ON VISTA OR 7 DABIT tee pen ps wi asc cies 17 6 AUTOMATIC FIRMWARE UPDATE STEP 6 OF 6
29. Capable CAN 500k J2284 GMLAN o IESCAN protocol name is also CAN 2500k o Automatic Baud Rate Detection Capable J1708 J1587 J1850 GM Class 2 o The following protocol names are supported J1850 1850 416 J1850 104K The send and read message format was changed from RP1210A to RP1210B for this protocol We support both formats The J1850 protocol name indicates the RP1210A format for sending and reading data The J1850 416K J1850 104K names indicate the RP1210B format ISO 9141 2 150 14230 KWP2000 Page 9 of 61 2010 2013 Dearborn Group Inc DPA 5 Series Installation and User Manual 2 2 3 RP1210 ClientConnect Modifiers Supported CAN Automatic Baud Rate Detection Channel The DPA 5 supports automatic CAN baud rate detection as required by RP1210C in preparation for J1939 moving from a speed of 250k to 500k To support this the DPA 5 API supports this through an application issuing a modifier to the RP1210 ClientConnect function call for any CAN protocol RP1210 ClientConnect 1210 ClientConnect 1210 ClientConnect 1210 ClientConnect J1939 Baud Auto CAN Baud Auto ISO15765 Baud Auto J2284 Baud Auto AE O O O 00 If the application wants to know what speed they connected at they can issue the command 1210 SendCommand RHP1210 Get Protocol Connection Speed The DPA 5 supports 2 Dual or 4 Quad CAN CAN J1939 18015765 J2284 chann
30. Explorer ey E mail Windows Mail Adapter Validation Tool y Paint mi Notepad Welcome Center DPA Firmware Updater DG Diagnostics DPA Options Sample Source Application Command Prompt Test PC Documents Pictures Music Games Recent Items Computer Network Connect To Control Panel Default Programs IN zi Windows Mail B Windows Media Player Windows Meeting Space E Windows Movie Maker Windows Photo Gallery Windows Update Accessories E Calculator Command Prompt Notepad Paint mi Remote Desktop Connection 12 Run L Sound Recorder Sync Center Welcome Center Windows Explorer Windows Sidebar E WordPad d Ease of Access System Tools Test PC Documents Pictures Music Games Recent Items Computer Network Connect To Control Panel Default Programs Type the name of a program Folder document or Internet resource and Windows will open it For you gt All Programs Help and Support RO Help and Support After the drivers are installed you will be prompted to restart your computer While your PC is rebooting continue following the next instructions 4 2 Connect USB Cable to the DPA and Then to PC Remove the sticker covering the USB port and connect the USB cable to the DPA and PC The USB cable that comes with the DPA 5 has ears that allow the cable to be screwed int
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32. INATED J1939 NETWORK TERM RESISTORS LOGICAL END 56 23 4 AFTERMARKET ADDITIONS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED ccececececcccecececececececececcececececececeeeaeccececeeeaeececececeaseceeecsaeecececsueaceceeeeeaseceeeeenss 56 Page 4 of 61 2010 2013 Dearborn Group Inc DPA 5 Series Installation and User Manual DGDPA5MA 23 5 11939 NETWORK TESTING STEP 1 TERMINATION RESISTANCE cccsseeccccceseeccccceeecceseueeeccseeueeecceseueeecesseueeeeseeueeeesseueeeeeesegneeeessenes 57 23 6 11939 NETWORK TESTING STEP 2 CAN J1939 HIGH AND CAN J1939 Low TO GROUND ccce meme nnns 58 23 7 11939 NETWORK TESTING STEP 3 ROLL GALL RA ERa i 59 24 APPENDIX COMMONLY REQUESTED CABLE 5 0 1 3 60 24 1 DPA 4 PLUS TO DPA 4 PLUS BACK TO BACK CABLE ccccsseccccesececcesecccesccceeececeuseceeueeceseueceseusccseeneceeeeneceseueceseuecetseecetsuneeesanees 60 24 2 DPAS TO DPA S BACK TO BACK CABLE cesssszsdadcxcosdnasaoviaccccassavataresieaimacesaadneabaraneduaauaandetdeaiseabauaieadadakauageaniacebtanasesviwalaedbaaaieaceard 61 Page 5 of 61 2010 2013 Dearborn Group Inc DPA 5 Series Installation and User Manual DGDPA5MA 1 Safety First It is
33. Install DPA drivers from CD before connecting DPA to your PC To install drivers you must be logged into the administrator account or have administrator privileges If you run into problems installing the drivers or the DPA please do not hesitate to contact technical support at 248 888 2000 The DPA drivers provided on the installation CD are installed by inserting the disc into your PC s CD ROM drive The latest drivers and firmware are always available at www dgtech com download php If you have any questions about the install please contact our technical support staff If setup does not begin automatically use the following sequence for Windows 2000 and XP Start gt Run gt CD Drive Letter ADPAS5Install exe and click OK ite Control Panel Set Program Access and Defaults w Connect To SS A21 xl re a Printers and Faxes the name of program Folder document or Help and Support Internet resource and Windows will open it For you Search Open d dpaSinstall exe Undock Computer Log Off add sida dirk anal is Cancel Browse a Start 2 Page 13 of 61 2010 2013 Dearborn Group Inc DPA 5 Series Installation and User Manual If setup does not begin automatically use the following sequence for Windows Vista or Windows 7 Start gt All Programs Accessories 3 5 CD Drive Letter ADPAS5Install exe and click OK Internet Internet
34. NG NEW RP1210 DEVICEID FROM A NEWLY PAIRED DPA 5 nemen e seme se sese sessi esse siena 40 12 2 DELETING AN RIP EZ 10 DEVICE D NUM NEUVES 40 13 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 41 13 1 DPASPHUSICALAND ELECTRICA et eut IR metis extare set etate 41 13 2 b eel fc o o 41 14 DG UPDATE PROGRAM lt 42 14 1 DG DRIVER UPDATE INTERNET CONNECTION REQUIRED cccececececcecscececcccecececsceccscecececcccecececececececsceacececsceasececessacacecececsaceceeeeeess 42 14 2 DG DRIVER UPDATE INITIAL SCREEN 5 25 2 eren ax RE BY Pea Nine augu cR Ru TER V Xl epu Vua AEE EEEE REAN 42 14 3 DG DRIVER UPDATE MAIN UPDATE 43 14 4 ADVANCED SETTINGS SETTING DEFAULT TIME
35. NOT WORK Page 34 of 61 2010 2013 Dearborn Group Inc DPA 5 Series Installation and User Manual 11 RP1210 Options Program The RP1210 Options program allows you to set and configure various aspects of the DPA 5 The following sections describe the roles of the variables The DPA 5 Bluetooth Configuration Utility is discussed later E X DG Technologies RP1210 Options Version 2 54 Set Options For Device API 41938 Fast Transport Layer Automatic Firmware Update Debug File Name Debug File Size 1k Blocks Debug Mode Debug Logging Level DPA 5 Bluetooth Configuration Single Application Drivers ication da la On On Yes No prompt for update default C V TEMP DGDPASMA_Log txt 1024 0 Infinite File Size 1 Append data to end of file 0 No debugging to accomplished default 5 Bluetooth Configuration Utility Add SA Drivers ta RP121032 INI Exit 11 1 RP1210 Options Notes RP1210 DPA Driver Sets Version 2 0 and higher versions of the RP1210 Options program adds the capability of modifying the settings for all DPA driver sets that are installed on your comp uter Version 2 53 and higher added support for the DG d briDGe product and DG Netbridge products Below is a table that briefly describes each driver Allows only one RP1210 app DG121032 DPA4PSA DPA4PMA DGDPAS5MA
36. User Manual 9 1 3 Good Connection PC to DPA Not Able To Read Data DPA to Vehicle Green Red r F X DG Technologies RP1210 Adapter Validation Tool Version 3 1 Test Results Discussion and Next Troubleshooting Steps Vendor Run Test Quit SUCCESS Successful connect to Device 1 DLL DGDPASSA DLL DGDPASMA Dearborn Group DPA 5 Multiple Application X and Protocol J1939 Device 2 Fix RP121032 INI File gt There was a FAILURE seeing messages on the data bus 1 DG DPA 5 Dual CaN USB USB These indicates a potential problem between the VDA and the vehicle or that the Protocol vehicle is not sending messages on the protocol that you have selected Ji939 Language Idioma Langage J Before you call your VDA VENDOR HELP DESK try the following things 4 English Espanol Francais 11 RP1210 Status Wind PC VDA nil E 1 Is the Power LED lit on your VDA gt If using DG Technologies VDA this is a good sign as DG VD s are vehicle powered This indicates power ground are on right pins gt Note that some VD s are now USB powered and the LED being lit may not mean a good connection to the vehicle Is the vehicle ignition switch on gt Most vehicles do not communicate externally without it being in the on position 3 Are you selecting the correct vendor for your device
37. ada Operation of the DPA 5 is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 his device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes not expressly approved by Dearborn Group Inc to the DPA 5 could void the user s authority to operate the DPA 5 The following is a sample rear label from the DPA 5 depicting the FCC and IC identifiers DG Technologies DPA5 FCC ID XOV13EAXOV IC 8377A DGDPA5 www dgtech com DPA 5 Bluetooth Passkey dgtech DPA 5 Bluetooth ID 9 FE CE 2 Dearborn Group Inc e eo Ke o i CN b D S 79 c o The following are the DPA 5 Bluetooth details as required to be published by the FCC Operating Frequency 2 4GHz Power Output Maximum lt 4 4dBi Contains Transmitter Module FCC ID QOQWT11 Transmitter Bluetooth QDID B012647 Page 51 of 61 2010 2013 Dearborn Group Inc DPA 5 Series Installation and User Manual 20 Appendix D Windows Vista and Windows 7 Support Notes Microsoft amp has made great strides in updating their operating systems to protect against malicious software With Windows Vista Microsoft introduced User Account Control UAC UAC strictly enforces the differences between an administrator and a standard user account When an action that could potentially compromise the PC
38. ale Page 60 of 61 2010 2013 Dearborn Group Inc DPA 5 Series Installation and User Manual 24 2 DPA 5 to DPA 5 Back to Back Cable This cable is for use with a second PC running a simulator or other software Banana Jacks Ground Pin 6 Ground Pin 6 Power Pin 8 Power Pin 8 J1708 J1587 Lo Pin 14 J1708 J1587 Lo Pin 14 J1708 J1587 Hi Pin 15 oto 1708 1587 Hi Pin 15 CAN 1 J1939 Lo Pin 12 CAN 1 41939 Lo Pin 12 CAN 1 41939 Hi Pin 13 CAN 1 J1939 Hi Pin 13 CAN 1 J1939 Term Resistor Pin 3 7 CAN 1 J1939 Term Resistor Pin 3 CAN 1 J1939 Term Resistor Pin 4 CAN 1 J1939 Term Resistor Pin 4 SWCAN Pin 10 SWCAN Pin 10 aa GMUART ALDL Pin 16 GMUART ALDL Pin 16 GM J1850 VPW Hi Pin 5 1509141 K Line Pin 1 1509141 L Line Pin 11 CAN 2 J1939 Lo Pin 22 CAN 2 J1939 Hi Pin 24 7 CAN 2 J1939 Term Resistor Pin 20 CAN 2 J1939 Term Resistor Pin 21 GM J1850 VPW Hi Pin 5 ISO9141 K Line Pin 1 ISO9141 L Line Pin 11 CAN 2 J1939 Lo Pin 22 Striped CAN 2 J1939 Hi Pin 24 CAN 2 J1939 Term Resistor Pin 20 CAN 2 J1939 Term Resistor Pin 21 c Striped DB25 Male DB25 Male Page 61 of 61 2010 2013 Dearborn Group Inc
39. also stacked in a receive buffer commonly called a queue When you stack message requests and responses this slows down the send receive process and many applications timeout because of it The more applications sharing the VDA the more potential there is for a delay or timeout scenario 3 1 3 OEM Applications are NOT Tested in a Shared VDA Scenario NO OEM APPLICATIONS CLAIM TO BE MULTI APPLICATION CAPABLE None of them test with another OEM application running They assume that they are the only application running on that PC through the VDA they are using This is why if you want to run multiple apps at the same time some apps have to be started first before the second application Sometimes they just won t work no matter what you do Page 12 of 61 2010 2013 Dearborn Group Inc DPA 5 Series Installation and User Manual 4 Getting Started with the DPA Steps 1 4 of 6 If you ordered the DPA 5 as part of a kit it should include the following items v Rugged Plastic Carrying Case v DPA 5 Diagnostic Tool v 6 pin 9 pin Deutsch Connector Y Cable for vehicle side connection o The cable supports two CAN channels configured for the Freightliner Cascadia v USB Cable gold plated with screw in ears to secure the cable to the DPA 5 case v DPA 5 Installation Disc Y Printed Quick Start Sheet Please note that DG Technologies does customize our kits for our vendors so what you receive may vary 4 1 Driver Installation
40. apter you are using Vehicle Network Solutions www dgtech com sales dgtech com The above screen snapshots show the PC successfully connecting to the DPA but the application is not able to read data bus data from the data bus selected CAN Once the test is complete the application will display an informational screen image on the right listing steps to potentially correct the issue Page 33 of 61 2010 2013 Dearborn Group Inc DPA 5 Series Installation and User Manual 10 1 4 Bad Connection PC to DPA Not Able To Read Data DPA to Vehicle Red Red Test Results Discussion and Next Troubleshooting Steps E Dearborn Group Inc J2534 Validation Tool Version 1 0 0 3 e FAILURE Unable to connect to Device DPAS DLL C Yiwindows system32 dgDP 532 d11l and Protocol OBD II Device DPAS Dearborn Group Inc Protocol Quit Configure Device gt There were NO attempts made to read messages This indicates a problem between the Vehicle Datalink Adapter VDA and the PC J2534 Status Window Tests PC to VDA Connection b Before you call your VDA VENDOR HELP DESK try the following things 1 Is the Power LED lit on your E gt If using DG Technologies VDA this a good sign as DG VD s 1 are vehicle powered and this indicates power ground on the right pins gt Note that so
41. cord vehicle data bus data and other pertinent driver data to a text file Chances are you will never need to use this DebugFile DebugFileSize and DebugMode options unless you are directed by an OEM or DG to investigate possible software issues Potential values for this option are 0 No Debugging to be Accomplished Default 1 Only Connect Disconnect Error Messages 2 Add RP1210 SendCommand Calls 3 Add all Sent Messages with Filtering 4 Add all Received Messages with Filtering Changing this value to something besides 0 the default will cause the DPA drivers to start logging DPA driver and vehicle data bus data to the DebugFile based on the selected value 11 5 Debug File Name RP1210 INI Option DebugFile When DebugLevel is on 1 4 this is the file that will receive the data logging output in text format This file is in ASCII and can be read using a text editor The default value for this option is in the Windows temporary directory with a filename appropriate for the driver set 11 6 DebugFile Size RP1210 INI Option DebugFileSize When DebugLevel is on 1 4 this is how large the DebugFile can grow in bytes The formula is DebugFileSize 1024 so if you want to allow the DebugFileName the ability to grow to 2 megabytes you would set this value to 2048 The default value for this parameter is 1024 or 1 megabyte Page 36 of 61 O 2010 2013 Dearborn Group Inc DPA 5 Series Installation and User Manual
42. ct sequence for that application will continue Most applications can handle the delay however there is a possibility that the user may have to restart their application The following is the dialog box that will be displayed if out of date firmware is detected We recommend pressing Yes and upgrading DPA Firmware Requires Updating X T Newer firmware Far Ehe is available Would vau like to upgrade now Figure 6 1 DPA Firmware Out of Date Dialog Box Page 18 of 61 2010 2013 Dearborn Group Inc DPA 5 Series Installation and User Manual 7 Setting Up Your RP1210 Compliant OEM Diagnostic Applications The DPA works with all RP1210A RP1210B and RP1210C compliant applications that support J1708 J1587 CAN J1939 J1850 VPW GM Class 11 and the 15015765 protocols The DPA also works with applications that were specifically written to use the DG non RP1210 compliant native drivers for other protocols such as GM UART and 1509141 This section shows how to configure the most common RP1210 compliant diagnostic applications to work with the DPA 5 7 1 Notes on Selecting an RP1210 Compliant Adapter selecting a RP1210 adapter commonly referred to as a Vehicle Datalink Adapter VDA varies widely from application to application however the terminology remains pretty much the same The following table helps to introduce you to the terminology and helps you to make the correct selections the first time You must set up
43. d PC then reconnect them this time connecting to another USB port on the PC If the J2534 Status Window turns green and the J2534 Data Message Window turns red then the PC is seeing the adapter but not seeing messages from the vehicle Check the vehicle ignition switch and vehicle to adapter cabling disconnect the adapter from the vehicle and PC then reconnect them Page 32 of 61 2010 2013 Dearborn Group Inc DPA 5 Series Installation and User Manual If you see data in the J2534 Data Message Window then the adapter is installed and functioning properly If after following the Test Results Discussion and Next Steps screen you cannot get the adapter to read data contact DG technical support 10 1 2 Good Connection PC to DPA Good Read of Data DPA to Vehicle Green Green V Dearborn Group Inc J2534 Validation Tool Version 1 0 0 3 j Test Results Discussion and i Device pras Dearborn Group Inc Protocol can 1 Quit Configure Device SUCCESS Successful connect to Device DPA5 DLL C windows system32 dgDPa5S32 da11 and Protocol 11 gt There was 1 message seen in 811 milliseconds 42534 Status Window Tests PC to VDA Connection These results indicate that the adapter is working perfectly THERE IS NO NEED TO CONTACT YOUR VDA VENDOR HELP DESK If there is a problem vith your J2534 application before calling y
44. drivers for that DPA device installed and a copy of DG Diagnostics software free with purchase of a DPA device For more information on DG Diagnostics see the DPA User Manual available from the Start gt Programs menu 1 Power up the vehicle and turn ignition switch on 2 Connect DPA device to the vehicle equipment diagnostic connector 3 Start DG Diagnostics by using the shortcut icon on the desktop On the Home tab select the correct DPA and Device and click Connect button 4 Goto the Components tab Wait for 30 seconds to ensure all ECMs that are supposed to be transmitting on 41939 are listed top arrow a component is not transmitting that should be refer to the OEM literature on how to diagnose that component 5 Press the Reset Lists button and wait another 30 seconds If a controller has disappeared then that controller has went into a BUS OFF state indicating something is wrong with that components ability to transmit on the CAN J1939 data bus a Heferto the OEM literature on how to fully diagnose that component 9G DG Technologies DG Diagnostics DGD Components Data Tot Truck Tot Trip OEM Apps Rec Playback GPS PGNs PIDs Emissions Register 41838 Component Information ECU Description VIN Make Model Serial Unit 0 Engine 1 1FUJCSCVXBHZB 124 CTRPL C 15 19801008 SEFL 3 Transmission
45. e REG SZ data type however only the first character 0 1 2 3 is used by the RP1210 Options program and the DPA drivers Page 50 of 61 O 2010 2013 Dearborn Group Inc DPA 5 Series Installation and User Manual 19 Appendix C FCC and Certification Industry Canada Information The DPA 5 has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules see the back of the DPA 5 for FCC and IC specific identifications These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation The DPA 5 uses and generates radio frequency energy If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions it may cause harmful interference to radio communications If the DPA 5 does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the affected equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving and or sending antennas Increase the separation between the DPA 5 and the affected receiving equipment Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This product complies with FCC OET Bulletin 65 radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment 19 1 Industry Can
46. e following OEM and component applications General Motors TIS2Web Ford Module Programming FMP Chrysler J2534 Application Toyota TIS Technical Information System Kia J2534 KMA Hyundai 2534 HMA Volkswagen Erwin Audi Erwin Nissan J2534 ECU Reprogramming Software NERS OO D D O Honda Service Express OOO D D Mazda Module Programming MMP All J2534 reprogramming and diagnostic software packages that are J2534 1 and J2534 2 compliant and use a protocol supported by the DPA 5 should work as long as the operating system is supported by the application Note that not all OEMs have released J2534 2 compliant software Page 8 of 61 O 2010 2013 Dearborn Group Inc DPA 5 Series Installation and User Manual 2 2 Standards and Protocols Supported The adapter you have purchased provides more protocol and standards support than any other commercially available diagnostic adapter 2 2 1 Operating Systems and Standards Supported Operating Systems o Windows 2000 o Windows o Windows Vista 32 bit and 64 bit Versions o Windows 70 32 bit and 64 bit Versions TMC RP1210C RP1210B TMC RP1210A SAE J2534 1 J2534 2 CE Certification Vehicle Electronic Programming Station VEPS 2214 2461 D D UL 2 2 2 RP1210 Defined Protocols Supported a J1939 J1939 250k Standard J1939 o 41939 9500k Per J1939 14 o Automatic Baud Rate Detection Capable CAN 15011898 Automatic Baud Rate Detection
47. els To access these channels the DPA 5 API supports this through an application issuing a modifier to the RP1210 ClientConnect function call o RP1210 ClientConnect J1939 Channel X These two modifiers can be combined For example J1939 Baud Auto Channel 2 2 2 4 12534 Defined Protocols Supported CAN Raw CAN J1850 VPW GM Class 1 ISO 15765 4 GMLAN HSCAN SWCAN ISO 14230 KWP2000 ISO 9141 2 J1708 J1587 J1939 DO OO ODODO 2 2 5 Additional Protocols Supported by Native Drivers J2411 SWCAN ALDL Page 10 of 61 2010 2013 Dearborn Group Inc DPA 5 Series Installation and User Manual 2 3 System Requirements If you are not familiar with selecting a PC for your diagnostic applications we recommend starting with a computer compatible with the latest version of the TMC RP1208 PC Selection Guidelines for Service Tool Applications In addition to the aforementioned document the following items are recommended or required 256MB 512MB Preferred USB Port USB Version 1 1 or Higher Operating System Windows 2000 Windows XP Windows Vista 32 bit or 64 bit Windows 7 32 bit or 64 bit Page 11 of 61 2010 2013 Dearborn Group Inc DPA 5 Series Installation and User Manual 3 Explaining Multi Application and Single Application Drivers This release of the DPA drivers supports multiple applications running simultaneously i e sharing the DPA through the DGDPASMA drivers F
48. event shall the liability of Dearborn Group Inc and any of its suppliers exceed the price paid for the device The user assumes the entire risk and liability from the use of this device 16 2 4 Right to Revise or Update without Notice Dearborn Group Inc reserves the right to revise or update its products software and or any or all documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity 16 2 5 Governance The user agrees to be governed by the laws of the State of Michigan USA and consents to the jurisdiction of the state court of Michigan in all disputes arising out of or relating to the use of this device 16 2 6 Contact Please direct all inquiries to Dearborn Group Inc 33604 West 8 Mile Road Farmington Hills 48335 Phone 248 888 2000 Fax 248 888 1188 Page 47 of 61 2010 2013 Dearborn Group Inc DPA 5 Series Installation and User Manual 17 Appendix A DPA 5 Manual Firmware Update Even though automatic firmware update comes defaulted to on there may be a time you need to update your DPA firmware manually The first step in a manual firmware update is to find which version of firmware you have You can use the AVT utility after connecting the DPA to a power source Start gt Programs Dearborn Group Products DPA 5 Adapter Validation Tool n XG DG Technologies RP1210 Adapter Validation Tool Version 3 1 Vendor DGDPASMA Dearborn Group DPA 5 Multiple
49. every application in their own individual way to use the Notall OEM applications save the adapter configuration Some make the user select the adapter to be used every time the application is opened If You See These Terms Select This Dearborn Group DPA 5 Multiple Application Or Manufacturer DGDPA5MA Adapter Manufacturer DG DPA 5 Dual CAN MA USB USB Device Name Or Adapter Name DPA 5 DPA 5 Bluetooth ID MA Bluetooth Wireless 1 Or Bluetooth Wireless DevicelD Device Number DevicelD Most Commonly Encountered v 41708 J1708 J1587 Protocol Depends on Application v J1939 v 15015765 v CAN 7 2 Configuring Applications to Use the DPA 5 The following examples show how to select your DPA 5 device using the USB cabling method Bluetooth device entries are based on the DPA 5 Bluetooth ID see Bluetooth appendix Page 19 of 61 2010 2013 Dearborn Group Inc DPA 5 Series Installation and User Manual 7 3 Allison DOC zT UI T 4 NOTE P 2 Start program Click Connect to Vehicle Select the Correct Transmission Type Uncheck Smart Connect Click Connect Click Advanced Setup Select vendor of Dearborn Group DPA 5 Multiple Application Select protocol of J1939 or J1708 Select correct device of DPA 5 Dual CAN USB or DPA 5 Z DPA 5 Bluetooth ID Bluetooth Click OK Bendix ABS Diagnostics DO NOT RUN Bendix ABS Diagnostics until you have done the following Start
50. evice open Page 28 of 61 2010 2013 Dearborn Group Inc DPA 5 Series Installation and User Manual 9 2 Not Seeing DPA in OEM Application VDA Selection List If you have installed the DPA drivers and can get AVT to a Green Green outcome you should be able to configure your diagnostic application to use the DPA If your diagnostic application does not display DG DPA 5 Dual CAN USB in their VDA selection dialog box this could indicate one of three things 1 The application is not RP1210 compliant and does not work with the DPA a Some applications require a specific proprietary adapter 2 Application is RP1210 compliant but DPA does not support the protocol needed 3 Problem with the main RP121032 INI file a Some VDAs create issues with the RP121032 INI file when they install uninstall b Many OEM diagnostic applications are aware of this issue and can read through the errors When the AVT software is launched you will be told if a problem exists in the main RP121032 INI file If you wish to fix this issue very highly recommended press the Fix Change RP121032 INI File button on the main screen If your PC is running Windows Vista or Windows 7 you will be prompted for administrator privileges The following is the dialog box that will appear when AVT is launched and a problem is found in the main RP121032 INI file DG Technologies RP1210 Adapter Validation Tool AVT Problems found in the RP 121032INIfile
51. ge 57 of 61 O 2010 2013 Dearborn Group Inc DPA 5 Series Installation and User Manual 23 0 J1939 Network Testing Step 2 CAN J1939 High and CAN J1939 Low To Ground To test for CAN J1939 wire shorts to ground requires standard hand tools and a standard Volt Ohm meter Follow these steps 1 Completely power down the vehicle This is done at the battery disconnect or by removing the positive terminal from the battery a This step cannot be bypassed as invalid values will affect the test outcome 2 With Ohm meter measure the resistance between pins C CAN J1939 High and A Ground Then measure the resistance between pins D CAN J1939 Low and A Ground If you are not working on a heavy duty vehicle read your vehicle equipment literature as to where CAN High CAN Low and Ground can be found C CAN Hi D CAN Lo A Ground SAE Standard Value Obtained About 10k Ohms or Wreschoriedio Repair or replace J1939 harness See OEM literature for further Less than 10k Ohms und testing of individual data bus wiring and potential replacement of 9 l databus segments Page 58 of 61 2010 2013 Dearborn Group Inc DPA 5 Series Installation and User Manual 23 7 J1939 Network Testing Step 3 Roll Call To test for controllers transmitting on the databus commonly called Roll Call and potentially leaving the databus because of an error condition BUS OFF requires a Dearborn Group DPA device a personal computer PC with
52. gs from the PTT menu Go to the Communication Unit configuration tab Itis here that you select the settings for each adapter that you may use For example if you have RP1210A adapter it is here that you select which adapter port and protocol b NOTE This identifies the settings for each adapter It does not select which adapter the PTT application will use to communicate with the vehicle 4 Goto the Comm unit selection tab a Itis here that you identify which adapter is to be used by the PTT application to communicate with the vehicle You may have to change this selection depending upon the vehicle b For example if you typically use an 88890020 adapter in direct mode when you need to communicate with an older vehicle you will need to change to RP1210A adapter or the 9998555 adapters depending upon the vehicle Sy Page 24 of 61 2010 2013 Dearborn Group Inc DPA 5 Series Installation and User Manual 8 Setting Up Your J2534 Compliant OEM Applications and DPA 5 Setting up and reflashing of a component using a J2534 compliant OEM application is a very lengthy process and is out of the scope of this manual For more information you can refer to the OEM application documentation or you can download the OEM application reflashing guide from the Dearborn Group VSI 2534 device downloads page In general there will be a screen that will appear at some point that allows a user to select a J2534 compliant Vendor and Device f
53. ice driver software Click here for status Dearborn Group DPA 5 VID 0525 amp PID A495 using NcBulkSYS X a Device driver software installed successfully Page 17 of 61 2010 2013 Dearborn Group Inc DPA 5 Series Installation and User Manual 6 Automatic Firmware Update Step 6 of 6 When a DPA PC drivers release is made a specific set of DPA firmware is validated with that release In this release the firmware that was validated can be found on the cover page of this manual DG strongly recommends that users keep their DPA up to date with the latest firmware revision Automatic Firmware Update is an option that is most likely turned On in your installation Some customers receive special drivers where this is not the case however this paragraph assumes that this option is turned on and set to a value of 1 To learn more about this option see the chapter entitled Modifying DPA Settings RP1210 Options Program After you have finished installing the Windows device drivers Step 5 of 6 you can begin using your DPA If the Automatic Firmware Update option is on by default it is every time you connect to the DPA the drivers check to see if a newer version of firmware is available on the hard drive If a newer version is available the user will be prompted see Figure 6 1 to upgrade to that version If the user selects Yes the upgrade process begins automatically When the upgrade process is complete the conne
54. implied or statutory including but not limited to any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose lack of viruses accuracy or completeness of responses results lack of negligence or lack of workmanlike effort and correspondence to description The user assumes the entire risk arising out of the use or performance of the device its operating system components and any support services 16 2 2 Exclusion of Incidental Consequential and Certain Other Damages To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law in no event shall Dearborn Group Inc or its suppliers be liable for any special incidental indirect or consequential damages whatsoever including but not limited to damages for loss of profit loss of confidential or other information business interruption personal injury loss of privacy failure to meet any duty including good faith or of reasonable care negligence and any other pecuniary or other loss related to the use of or the inability to use the device components or support services or the provision of or failure to provide support services or otherwise in connection with any provision even if Dearborn Group Inc or any supplier has been advised of the possibility of such damages 16 2 3 Limitation of Liability and Remedies Notwithstanding any damages that you might incur for any reason whatsoever including without limitation all damages referenced above and all direct or general damages in no
55. ings gt Connection Under Driver choose Dearborn Group DPA 5 Multiple Application Select DPA 5 Dual CAN USB or DPA 5 Z DPA 5 Bluetooth ID Bluetooth for both the J1708 and J1939 device Click OK Page 21 of 61 2010 2013 Dearborn Group Inc DPA 5 Series Installation and User Manual 7 11 QUOD DIS IM Freightliner ServiceLink Including Cascadia Model Dual CAN Channels Start program From the top menu bar choose Admin Click on Show Devices Vendor J1708 Device J1939 Device CAN Device a Click Configure b Select DG DPA 5 Dual CAN MA USB USB Click Save Settings Dearborn Group DPA 5 Multiple Application DG DPA 5 Dual CAN MA USB USB DG DPA 5 Dual CAN MA USB USB 7 12 International Truck and Engine 7 12 1 Master Diagnostics MD Fleet 1 2 3 7 1 2 Start program Choose File gt MD Settings Device gt Window with general VDA selection Select Dearborn Group DPA 5 Multiple Application Window with specific port DPA 5 Dual CAN USB DPA 5 DPA 5 Bluetooth ID Bluetooth 12 2 Navistar Hydraulic ABS Start program Choose File 3 Hydraulic ABS Settings gt COM Device gt Window with general VDA selection Select Dearborn Group DPA 5 Multiple Application Window with specific port DPA 5 Dual CAN USB DPA 5 DPA 5 Bluetooth ID Bluetooth 12 3 Navistar IPC Start program Choose File gt Settings gt COM Device gt Window with general VDA
56. lication that was suspended continue executing Most applications can handle the interruption however there is a possibility that the user may have to restart their application DPA Firmware Update Complete X Your Firmware has been successfully updated You may need to restart your application 11 9 DPA 5 Bluetooth Configuration Utility This button opens the DPA 5 Bluetooth Configuration Utility This allows the user to create RP1210 DevicelD entries from DPA 5 Bluetooth Pairings This utility has its own help file 11 10 Add SA Drivers to RP121032 INI Button This button is used to add the Single Application version of a driver to the RP121032 INI file By default only the Multi Application driver entry is written to the RP121032 INI file but there are times under the direction of a DG technical support representative that you may be asked to press this button Page 38 of 61 O 2010 2013 Dearborn Group Inc DPA 5 Series Installation and User Manual 12 Running the Bluetooth Configuration Utility After you have successfully paired your DPA 5 with the Bluetooth dongle and have created the Virtual COM Port run the DG Bluetooth Configuration Utility to create an RP1210 DevicelD entry that can be seen by OEM software applications Q Start gt Programs gt Dearborn Group Products gt DPA 5 RP1210 Options n DG Technologies RP1210 Options Version 2
57. may not accurately represent the latest revisions of hardware software or cabling No license is granted by implication or otherwise for any patents or other rights of DG or of any third party DPA and the DG logo are registered trademarks of Dearborn Group Inc Other products that may be referenced in this manual are trademarks of their respective manufacturers The DPA Product line and the products supporting the DPA have been awarded the following U S Patents DG Technologies 33604 West Eight Mile Road Farmington Hills MI 48335 Phone 248 888 2000 Fax 248 888 9977 www dgtech com sales dgtech com techsupp dgtech com Page 2 of 61 2010 2013 Dearborn Group Inc DPA 5 Series Installation and User Manual DGDPA5MA Table of Contents TABLE CONTENT mee 3 1 SAFELY FIRS m a 6 2 INTRODUCING THE DPA 5 7 2 1 RPIZIOOENISOFTWARE COMBATIBILUDY eaaa a a a a aA E eat 8 221 12534 OEM SOFTWARE COMPATIBILITY 8 2 2 STANDARDS AND PROTO
58. me VDAs are now USB powered and the LED being lit may not mean a good connection to the vehicle 2 Is the vehicle ignition switch on gt Host vehicles do not communicate externally without it J2534 Data Message Window Tests YDA to Vehicle Connection being in the on position 3 Are you selecting the correct device Ensure you are using the correct device See your VDA user documentation for the correct device to select 4 you using the correct cable for the VDA you are using gt Host VDA manufacturers have standardized on the pinouts for the most common protocols on the DBi15 female connector Some adapter manufacturers have not 33604 West Eight Mile Road Consult your VDA user manual for cable and connector information TECH NOLOGI ES Farmington Hills MI 48335 5 Try another USB cable DG Technologies has seen a number of them go bad 248 888 2000 6 Have you tried resetting the VDA Vehicle Network Solutions www dgtech com sales dgtech com The above screen snapshots show the PC not able to connect to the DPA at all Once the test is complete the application will display an informational screen image on the right listing steps to potentially correct the issue 10 2 USB Related Issues If you plug in a DPA or any other USB device and get the New Hardware Found wizard do not click cancel Go through the wizard completely IF YOU SELECT Cancel THE DPA WILL
59. n Tool AVT Version 3 1 RP1210 Data Message Window VDA Vehicle 33604 West Eight Mile Road DG TECHNOLOGIES Vehicle Network Solutions www dgtech com sales dgtech com Page 26 of 61 2010 2013 Dearborn Group Inc DPA 5 Series Installation and User Manual Select the DPA 5 Dual CAN Bluetooth device or DPA 5 Quad CAN Vendor DGDPAS5MA Dearborn Group DPA 5 Multiple Application Device 1 DG DPA 5 Dual CAN USB USB 2 DG DPA 5 Quad CAN USB USB Protocol J1708 or J1939 depending on your application Then click the Run Test button Depending on the results of the test both the RP1210 Status Window and RP1210 Data Message Window will turn green pass or red fail 9 1 1 AVT Test Outcomes If the RP1210 Status Window turns red then there is a problem causing the PC not to communicate with the DPA This may be something as simple as having power to the DPA or a USB issue Disconnect the DPA from the vehicle and PC then reconnect them this time connecting to another USB port on the PC If the RP1210 Status Window turns green and the RP1210 Data Message Window turns red then the PC is seeing the DPA but not seeing messages from the data bus Check the vehicle ignition switch and vehicle to adapter cabling Disconnect the DPA from the vehicle and PC then reconnect them If you see data in the RP1210 Data Message Window your DPA is installed and functioning properly Refer to
60. n modified to conform to UAC The following list shows these programs and privileges required to run them Privileges Required Adapter Validation Tool AVT Standard User Administrator needed for Fix Change RP121032 INI File RP1210 Options Administrator DG Diagnostics otandard User Cannot save record data bus files to a protected directory DPA Firmware Updater Standard User Sample Source Code Standard User Bluetooth Configuration Administrator DG Update Standard User user can use program but install of new drivers will prompt the user for the administrator password 20 4 More Information on UAC For more detailed information on UAC there is a helpful article at http www wikipedia org or you can go directly to the Microsoft website http www microsoft com and search for UAC Page 52 of 61 O 2010 2013 Dearborn Group Inc DPA 5 Series Installation and User Manual 21 Appendix E DPA Utilities Information for This Release The DPA utility applications i e AVT DGD RP1210 Options are common amongst all DPA products and have been split into their own release called DPA Utilities This allows DG to distribute changes to these applications without having to release a new DPA DLL for every API i e D DPASMA DGDPA4PMA DG121032 Since DG Update looks for this separate installation it handles downloads and updates to the utility applications The version of DPA Utilities installed with this DP
61. nd User Manual 13 Product Specifications 13 1 DPA 5 Physical and Electrical Dimensions Voltage Requirements Current Requirements Operating Temperature Range Wired PC Communications Type Wired Connection Wireless Connection Vehicle Side Connector PC Side Connector PC Device Drivers TMC RP1210C RP1210B RP1210A Compliant Drivers DG Native Drivers 13 2 DPA 5 Pinouts DPA 5 Dual CAN BT DPA 5 Quad CAN J17084 J1850 L ATEC Daa HN CSCC LIN Shunting these two pins Term1 Term2 applies a 120 Ohm terminating resistor to the CAN J1939 network Pins that are not mentioned are reserved and should not have anything attached to them Page 41 of 61 2010 2013 Dearborn Group Inc DPA 5 Series Installation and User Manual 14 DG Update Program Overview DG Update is an application that is installed with your DPA drivers It will run by default once every 30 days and will keep you up to date with the latest versions of drivers for all your DPA DG Diagnostics and VSI 2534 products With this application running regularly and Automatic Firmware Update see DPA user manual turned on this will keep your DPAs up to date with drivers and firmware DG recommends our customers keep up to date so that your OEM and component manufacturer diagnostic applications run smoothly The utility will run once every 30 days as a user logs on This value is configurable but defaults to 30 days It
62. nstallation and User Manual DG Technologies 5 Bluetooth Configuration Utility Version 1 51 Bluetooth DPA 5 Pairings Found i DPA 5 Device Name COM Port Device ID DG DPA 5 0000 13F3 71AE Bluetooth Delete Pairing Discovered Bluetooth DPA 5 Devices DPA 5 Device Name COM Port Message Discover Bluetooth DPAs DG Technologies DPA 5 Bluetooth Configuration Utility Version 1 51 Image showing a DPA 5 Bluetooth entry 12 1 Creating a New RP1210 DevicelD from a Newly Paired DPA 5 After you have paired a DPA 5 with you PC and created a Virtual COM Port click the Discover Bluetooth DPAs button Any Bluetooth DPAs that you have paired with will be automatically added to the DGDPASMA INI file OEM applications will now be able to see and use that particular DPA 5 as RP1210 DevicelD 160 NOTE Sometimes the detection process through the virtual COM port does not see the DPA on the first attempt If this is the case try the discovery process again 12 2 Deleting an RP1210 DevicelD If you want to delete an RP1210 DevicelD simply select that entry and click Delete Pairing Note that after the HP1210 DevicelD has been deleted it will NOT appear in OEM software applications for selection For information on Bluetooth including FCC and IC identification see the Bluetooth Configuration Manual It can be found in the Windows Start Menu Page 40 of 61 2010 2013 Dearborn Group Inc DPA 5 Series Installation a
63. o standoff screws on the DPA 5 frame greatly reducing the chance of breaking the USB connector on the DPA circuit board PC side USB Cable Page 14 of 61 2010 2013 Dearborn Group Inc DPA 5 Series Installation and User Manual 4 1 Connect Vehicle Side Cable to the DPA WARNING Connect the vehicle side cable to your DPA Do not connect to vehicle first Pins 6 and 8 on the DB25 connector are power and ground and can arc if not careful Vehicle Side 6 pin 9 pin Deutsch Y Cable Heavy Duty 4 2 Connect Vehicle Side Cable to the Vehicle Now connect the DPA to the vehicle verifying that the DPA Power LED is lit Page 15 of 61 2010 2013 Dearborn Group Inc DPA 5 Series Installation and User Manual 5 Finalize PC Install Step 5 of 6 This step differs depending on which version of Microsoft Windows you are installing on 5 1 Finalize PC Install on Windows 2000 XP Vista or 7 32 bit If you are installing on either Vista or Windows 7 64 bit go to section 5 2 Finalize PC Install on Vista or 7 64 bit The DPA is now connected to the PC and powered on In some versions of Windows the final step in driver installation is automatic In others the Windows Found New Hardware Wizard will run to finalize driver installation What appears in Windows XP is shown below Found Mee Hardware Vizard Mew Hardware Wizard wat while the word nelas the Fas erae hides
64. ol J1939 gt There were 291 messages seen in 5 seconds This indicates that the Vehicle Datalink Adapter VDA is working perfectly 111 THERE IS NO NEED TO CONTACT YOUR VDA VENDOR HELP DESK If there is a problem with your RP1210 application before calling your OEM APPLICATION HELP DESK try the following things 1 Have you configured the application correctly for the vendor and device number for the VDA being used gt Note that some OEM applications may not allow you to select the VD you are trying to use gt Note that some OEM applications have two or three different places you must select the VDi 2 Have you configured your application to use the correct protocol te that some OEM applications let you select any protocol a VD supports but the application will not you work with that protocol 3 Have you checked the RP1210 INI file for errors gt Click the Fix INI File Make This Vendor First In List button which can fix many INI file problems If these steps don t work contact your OEM APPLICATION PROVIDER HELP DESK Close successful reading of data bus data RP1210 Data Message Window from the J1939 data bus 1 A Green Green result indicates the DPA is working perfectly and is seeing data on the data bus The area to work on is configuring the OEM application to use the DPA see Chapter 7 Page 27 of 61 O 2010 2013 Dearborn Group Inc DPA 5 Series Installation and
65. ologies DG Driver Update Utility Dearborn Group Driver and Software Updater 1 Check For Updates Exit Advanced Settings 411 drivers installed are up to date In this case all drivers are current green and the Download button and progress bar do not display see next paragraph Clicking Exit will exit the program Page 43 of 61 O 2010 2013 Dearborn Group Inc DPA 5 Series Installation and User Manual 14 3 2 Successful Connect Updates Available DG Technologies DG Driver Update Utility Dearborn Group Driver and Software Updater Latest Version 0 Bytes Exit Help Advanced Settings Press the Download button to begin downloading of updates In this case the DPA 5 drivers are out of date red and the Download button and progress bar show up on the screen The progress bar will keep you informed of the download progress should you choose to download the latest drivers by clicking the Download button When you click the Download button you will be prompted to confirm starting of the download Note The DG Update application can only download and install one item at a time The user will be prompted for whichever one they want to update first The reason that only one can be downloaded at a time is that the after the drivers are unzipped the installation program begins automatically The DG Update prog
66. on and Limitation Statements 16 1 Warranty Information The Dearborn Group Inc DPA 5 is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for two 2 years following date of shipment Cables both USB and vehicle are warranted for 90 days Dearborn Group Inc will at its option repair or replace at no cost to the customer products which prove to be defective during the warranty period provided the defect or failure is not due to misuse abuse or alteration of the product The customer is responsible for shipment of the defective product to DG This warranty does not cover damage to any item that Dearborn Group Inc determines has been damaged by the customer s abuse misuse negligence improper assembly modification or operation of the product A Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number must be issued to the customer by our Technical Support Department at 248 888 2000 and must be included with the product being returned for more details see section Return Merchandise Authorization RMA A DPA is warranted for 90 days after a warranty repair or to end of the original factory warranty period whichever is longer 16 2 Limitation Statements 16 2 1 General Limitation and Risk Assignment To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law Dearborn Group Inc and its suppliers provide support services on an as is basis and disclaim all other warranties and conditions not specifically stated herein whether express
67. or example there may be a time where you need to run an engine and transmission application at the same time or there may be a need to run a data logging application alongside your engine diagnostics It has been DG s experience that when several OEM applications are running simultaneously especially on a crowded J1939 data bus they sometimes miss critical timing events and messages and do not behave as they would normally 3 1 Why Two OEM Applications May Not Work when Sharing the DPA Running two or more OEM applications that were not designed to share an adapter in a situation where they are in fact sharing the adapter is a hit or miss scenario They might work well together and they may not The two big reasons some work well together and others don t is 41939 addressing and timing related 3 1 1 J1939 Addressing Issues Per SAE J1939 every ECM or application using a VDA must go through a process to claim a J1939 address According to J1939 before an ECM or application can send or receive long messages greater than the standard 8 byte CAN messages an address must be claimed These long messages are sent using what is called the 41939 Transport Protocol Long messages are used for data such as make model serial number VIN and for reprogramming and calibration very common in OEM diagnostic applications The past RP1210 specifications RP1210 0 RP1210A and RP1210B implied that a Vehicle Diagnostic Adapter VDA should have onl
68. or the reflashing event When you see this type of screen choose Dearborn Group Inc and or the DPA 5 Service Programming System Select Diagnostic Tool and Programming Process Select Diagnostic Tool J2534 SoftBridge 12534 FLASH2 All Makes Reprogrammer J2534 5 J2534 Px 3 J2534 Python1B J2534 VSI 2534 J2534 TIS Techstream VIM Tech2 Legacy Pass Thru Select Programming Process Print Settings Next Cancel The General Motors TIS2Web J2534 Application VDA selection screen Page 25 of 61 2010 2013 Dearborn Group Inc DPA 5 Series Installation and User Manual 9 Troubleshooting Validating Your DPA with Adapter Validation Tool If your OEM diagnostic application is having trouble using the DPA after following the instructions for configuring that application you can use the DG Adapter Validation Tool AVT to troubleshoot the DPA and validate that the DPA drivers are installed properly the PC can communicate with the DPA and the DPA can see message traffic on the data bus that your OEM diagnostic application is trying to use Most DPA technical support calls about OEM applications not working come from users who have not configured that OEM application to use the DPA or who have selected the incorrect protocol o The quick rule of thumb for selecting a protocol is the type of connector you are connecting to De a Fi
69. our APPLICATION HELP DESK try the following things 1 Have you configured the application correctly for the adapter being used gt Note that some OEM applications may not allow you to select the adapter you are trying to use 42534 Data Message Window Tests VDA Vehicle Connection 2 Have you configured your application to use the correct protocol gt Note that some OEM applications let you select any protoc adapter supports but the application will not you work with that protocol If these steps don t work contact your APPLICATION PROVIDER HELP DESK 33604 West Eight Mile Road DG TECHNOLOGIES Vehicle Network Solutions www dgtech com sales dgtech com The above screen snapshots show the PC successfully connecting to the DPA and the successful reading of data bus data from the CAN data bus Once the test is complete the application will display an informational screen image on the right listing steps to potentially correct the issue 10 1 3 Good Connection PC to DPA Not Able To Read Data DPA to Vehicle Green Red nm V Dearborn Group Inc 12534 Validation Tool Version 1 0 0 3 Ue Test Results Discussion and Next Troubleshooting Steps Device DPAS Dearborn Group Ince SUCCESS Successful connect to Device DPA5 DLL C Yiwindowsisystem32 dgDPA532 dll Protocol 1 Em Quit and Pro
70. ows Start Menu 1 2 3 Start gt Programs Detroit Diesel Diagnostic Link gt SID configure Select DPA 5 Dual CAN USB or DPA 5 DPA 5 Bluetooth ID Bluetooth Click OK 7 7 2 From Inside DDDL 1 2 3 Tools gt Options Connections Tab gt SID Configure Select DPA 5 Dual CAN USB or DPA 5 Z DPA 5 Bluetooth ID Bluetooth Click OK 7 8 Detroit Diesel Diagnostic Link Version 6 47 There are two ways to open v6 47 depending on your installation A If you have the Detroit Diesel Electronic Tool Suite on your desktop p ure Ie grs Select Detroit Diesel Electronic Tool Suite icon from desktop Select Configure button Select DG DPA 5 Dual CAN MA USB USB select OK button Select Refresh button Click on highlighted DDDL 6 item oelect Look at active and inactive faults If you have the Diagnostic Link icon on your desktop Select Diagnostic Link icon from desktop Select Look at active and inactive faults To change the adapter select Tools Options Interface Select DG DPA 5 Dual CAN MA USB USB from Local Communication Interface drop down list Select OK button 7 9 Dana Diagnostic Tool 2 x x Start program Under Adapter Selection choose Dearborn Group RP1210A DG DPA 4 4 Plus USB USB Select Connect J1708 or Connect J1939 or Connect PLC as appropriate for your controller 7 10 Eaton ServiceRanger 3 x DUI e Start Program Click Tools gt Sett
71. program If Diagnostic Interface Selection dialog box does not appear click on Vehicle Interface Adapter icon a Select RP1210A Device Using J1708 Line DPA 5 Dual CAN USB or DPA 5 Z DPA 5 Bluetooth ID Bluetooth Click OK 7 5 Caterpillar Electronic Technician p pra deus oO 7 Start Program Click Utilities Preferences gt Communications from the menu bar Click on Communication Interface Device dropdown box Select RP1210 Compliant Device Click Advanced Select DPA 5 Dual CAN USB or DPA 5 DPA 5 Bluetooth ID Bluetooth in the RP1210 Communication Adapter Device box Click OK Check Enable Dual Data Link Service Click OK 7 6 Cummins Insite as en Io cx Start Program Click on File gt Connections Add New Connection Click Next Click radio button for RP1210 Adapters and click Next Select correct vendor device and protocol a Dearborn Group DPA 5 Multiple Application b DG DPA 5 Dual CAN USB or DPA 5 Z DPA 5 Bluetooth ID Bluetooth c Auto Detect I If you are on an older vehicle and it does not connect choose J1708 Click Next and a Connection Name screen appears Click Next and a screen prompts you to indicate whether you want to make this connection active or set up another connection Click on make this connection active Click Finish Page 20 of 61 2010 2013 Dearborn Group Inc DPA 5 Series Installation and User Manual 7 7 Detroit Diesel Diagnostic Link V7 7 7 1 From Wind
72. ram Start gt Programs Dearborn Group Products DPA 5 DPA Firmware Updater 5 Firmware Updater Adapter DPA 5 Dual CAN USB eee USB 0 25 50 75 100 Exit 33604 West Eight Mile Road DG TECHNOLOGIES Select Firmware File Vehicle Network Solutions www dgtech com sales dgtech com 3 Select the correct firmware file the latest version is already selected by default If the firmware file exists the Firmware box will turn green a NOTE Firmware files are located in separate sub directories under the Utilities directory where the DPA drivers are installed typically C Program Files Dearborn Group Products DPA 5 Utilities DPA5 Firmware 4 Click on the Update Firmware button and select Yes if you receive a warning dialog 5 After the download is finished disconnect power from the DPA wait 5 seconds and then reconnect power Page 49 of 61 2010 2013 Dearborn Group Inc DPA 5 Series Installation and User Manual 18 Appendix B Software Developer Integrator Notes This section is relevant only to software development engineers and systems integrators 18 1 Bundling the DPA with Your OEM Installation Silent Install DG has introduced a silent installation that software installation engineers can call that will install all DPA files that would normally be installed by running the installation interactively The silent installation does not
73. ram must exit because the installation program may have a newer version of the DG Driver Update utility to install After choosing Yes the program will download the drivers and update the progress bar while doing so Once the drivers have been downloaded the application will unzip them and start the installation process The dialog box will go away after the install has been started DG Technologies DG Driver Update Utility Dearborn Group Driver and Software Updater Item Name 1 712 230 34 232 973 Bytes Exit Advanced Settings Waiting for download to finish After the drivers have been downloaded to the Windows temp directory if you wish to save them for other machines they will be unzipped and the program will exit right after starting the new driver installation Follow the installation instructions in the appropriate User Manual Page 44 of 61 2010 2013 Dearborn Group Inc DPA 5 Series Installation and User Manual 14 4 Advanced Settings Setting Default Time for Check for Updates If you want to turn off or alter the timeout period where the user is prompted to check for updates the dialog below press the Advanced Settings button The following dialog box will be displayed To turn off the checking prompt set the value to zero Otherwise you can set the number of days between checks Enter number of days between displaying Check For Updates Acceptable
74. s fixed DG Technologies FixINI SUCCESS RP 1210 INI File C windows RP 121032 INI backed up to C windows RP 121032 INLbak 2 and INI file fixed 9 3 USB Related Issues If you plug in a DPA or any other USB device and get the New Hardware Found wizard do not click cancel Go through the wizard completely IF YOU SELECT Cancel THE DPA WILL NOT WORK Windows has many USB eccentricities that are generally solved by unplugging a device and then plugging that device back in Sometimes you have to plug that device into another USB port 9 4 Advanced Testing Dialog With the J1939 data bus moving to 500k there is a lot of RP1210 and J1939 committee focus on VDA vendors doing J1939 automatic baud detection to detect either a 250k or 500k J1939 data bus without creating issues There is also a growing need for advanced testing on vehicles that have a second CAN data bus The DPA 5 API Supports the following commonly used RP1210 ClientConnect modifications Protocol Baud Auto Protocol Baud XXX Protocol Channel X Protocol Baud Auto Channel X Protocol Baud XXX Channel X DODDO Pressing the Advanced Test button brings up the dialog box shown below DG Technologies Adapter Validation Tool Advanced Test Vendor DGDPAS5MA Dearborn Group 5 Multiple Application Device 1 DG 5 Dpual CAN M j USB USB Protocol CAN W Vendor Supports Auto Baud
75. s network are breaks in the wire and insulation due to kinks vibration and rubbing wire and connector corrosion and too many or too few termination resistors In the J1939 15 specification termination resistors are commonly found inside of ECMs which are easily activated by shunting several pins at that ECMs connection to the vehicle wiring harness This configuration makes it very easy to have a termination resistor problem and is much more difficult to diagnose 23 2 CAN J1939 Termination Resistor The following image shows a picture of a 120 Ohm resistor typically found within vehicle ECMs and an image of a J1939 termination resistor that is commonly found on J1939 11 networks Figure G1 Image of a 120 Ohm resistor Brown Red Brown with 5 tolerance Gold Figure G2 Image of J1939 Terminating Resistor on J1939 11 Network Twisted Shielded Pair Page 55 of 61 O 2010 2013 Dearborn Group Inc DPA 5 Series Installation and User Manual 23 3 Properly Terminated J1939 Network Term Resistors at Logical End Points Engine Transmission ABS 120 Ohm 120 Ohm Terminating Terminating Resistor Resistor Other Devices Diagnostic Connector 23 4 Aftermarket Additions Improperly Installed Aftermarket add ons can cause J1939 network issues by over terminating the J1939 databus Engine Transmission ABS 120 Ohm 120 Ohm Terminating
76. selection Select Dearborn Group DPA 5 Multiple Application Window with specific port DPA 5 Dual CAN USB DPA 5 DPA 5 Bluetooth ID Bluetooth 12 4 Diamond Logic Builder DLB Start program Choose Tools Select Com Link Listing of adapters Select Dearborn Group DPA 5 Multiple Application Listing of ports DPA 5 Dual CAN USB or DPA 5 DPA 5 Bluetooth ID Bluetooth 12 5 Service Assistant The new MD Fleet Start program Press third button from the top along the left side has an icon that looks like a miniature interface cable a A window comes up that says Communication Device Selection and has two drop down boxes b Select Dearborn Group DPA 5 Multiple Application DPA 5 Dual CAN USB or 5 Z DPA 5 Bluetooth ID Bluetooth Page 22 of 61 2010 2013 Dearborn Group Inc DPA 5 Series Installation and User Manual 7 12 6 ServiceMaxx Select ServiceMaxx icon from desktop Enter username and password if required Select Tools gt Select COM Link gt Dearborn Group DPA 5 Multiple Application gt DG DPA 5 Dual CAN MA USB USB select J1708 or J1939 depending on engine type Searching for Engine appears Select engine type when prompted and click OK button 7 13 Meritor WABCO Toolbox pups Start Program Click System Setup then select COM Port Select Dearborn Group DPA 5 Multiple Application the protocol to use is J1939 or J1708 Select DPA 5 Dual CAN USB or DPA 5 DPA 5 Bluetoo
77. te whether the API supports Baud XXX connect formats for CAN J1939 and 15015765 This field is just an informational field and not all VDA vendors will support this feature 9 4 5 Protocols Supporting Baud XXX These checkboxes indicate whether or not the API supports setting a specific baud rate or automatic baud detection for a specific protocol These entries come from the VDA vendor s INI file These fields are just for informational purposes Not all VDA vendors will support this feature 9 4 6 Advanced Testing Commands No Error Checking When using this dialog box to initiate an advanced test there is no error checking done to prevent the user from initiating a Baud XXX or Channel X connection to a VDA even if the vendor does not support that connection format Page 31 of 61 2010 2013 Dearborn Group Inc DPA 5 Series Installation and User Manual 10 4J2534 Troubleshooting Your DPA There are typically three problem areas with J2534 VDA devices Each problem is discussed in following sections 10 1 Connection Related Issues After you have installed the DPA drivers and connected the DPA to both the PC and vehicle make sure that the DPA Power LED is turned on Run the J2534 Adapter Validation Tool JVT to ensure that the PC is able to communicate with the DPA and that the DPA is able to see vehicle data bus traffic Start gt Programs Dearborn Group Products DPA 5 J2534 12534 Validation Tool
78. th ID Bluetooth and click OK 7 14 Volvo Mack VCADS Pro 7 14 1 From Initial VCADS Setup A eo PE I oo When prompted to configure a Communication Unit select RP1210A adapter When prompted for the adapter select DPA 5 Dual CAN USB or DPA 5 Z DPA 5 Bluetooth ID Bluetooth Select USB for the Port Select J1708 for the protocol When prompted for the Electrical Systems a Click Volvo Trucks VERSION2 and select RP1210A Adapter b Click Volvo Trucks Vehicle electronics 98 and select RP1210A Adapter c Click Mack Trucks ITC and select RP1210A Adapter d Click Volvo Trucks V MAC IV and select RP1210A Adapter Continue with installation 14 2 From Inside VCADS Start Program Click the Tools menu and choose Options Select the Comm Unit Configuration tab Select RP1210A Adapter and then select DPA 5 Dual CAN USB or DPA 5 DPA 5 Bluetooth ID Bluetooth Select USB for the Port Select J1708 for the protocol Go to the Comm Unit Selection tab a Click Volvo Trucks VERSION and select RP1210A Adapter b Click Volvo Trucks Vehicle electronics 98 and select RP1210A Adapter c Click Mack Trucks 1 11 11 ITC and select RP1210A Adapter d Click Volvo Trucks V MAC IV and select RP1210A Adapter Click Ok Page 23 of 61 2010 2013 Dearborn Group Inc DPA 5 Series Installation and User Manual 7 15 Volvo Mack Premium Tech Tool PTT Start Program Select Settin
79. the chapter on how to configure your OEM application to use the DPA Read the Test Results Discussion and Next Steps screen carefully and follow those directions to help diagnose where the issue may be If after reading and following those instructions you cannot get the DPA working please contact DG technical support 1 Many DPA technical support calls could have been avoided by following the instructions on the Test Results Discussion and Next Steps screen 9 1 2 Good Connection PC to DPA Good Read of Data DPA to Vehicle Green Green n DG Technologies RP1210 Adapter Validation Tool Version 3 1 Vendor DGDPASMA Dearborn Group DPA 5 Multiple Application mra Device S Fix RP121032 IN 1 DG DPA 5 Dual CAN MA USB USB Quit File Protocol 21939 RP1210 Status Window PC VDA Advanced Test Language Idioma Langage 7 English Espanol Francais RP1210 Data Message Window VDA Vehicle DG TECHNOLOGIES Vehicle Network Solutions 33604 West Eight Mile Road Farmington Hills MI 48335 248 888 2000 www dgtech com sales dgtech com c i The above screen snapshots show the PC successfully connecting to the DPA RP1210 Status Window and the n Test Results Discussion and Next Troubleshooting Steps SUCCESS Successful connect to Devicef 1 DLL DGDPASSA DLL and Protoc
80. to Devices 1 DLL DGDPASSA DLL DGDPASMA Dearborn Group DPA 5 Multiple Application M and Protocol 119391 Device Y Fix RP121032 INI File 7 There were NO attempts made to read messages 1 DG DPA 5 Dual CAN M USB USB This indicates a problem between the Vehicle Datalink Adapter VDA and the PC Protocol Advanced Test Language Idioma Langage Before you call your VDA VENDOR HELP DESK try the following things 4 English Espanol Francais RP1210 Status Window PC 1 the Power LED lit on your VDA 4 gt If using DG Technologies VDA this a good sign as DG VDis 5 DG Technologies RP1210 Adapter Validation Tool AVT Version 3 1 are vehicle powered and this indicates power ground on the right pins DGDPASMA DLL CompanyName Dearborn Group Inc gt Note that some VDAs are now USB powered and the LED being lit DGDPASMA DLL FileDescription DG Techonologies DGDPASMA Multi Application DPA Dynamic Link may not mean a good connection to the vehicle DGDPASMA DLL FileVersion 1 3 0 9 DGDPASMA DLL LegalCopyright Copyright C 2012 Dearborn Group Inc 2 Is the vehicle ignition switch on DGDPASMA DLL OriginalFilename DGDPASMA dll 3 gt Most vehicles do not communicate externally without it DGDPASMA DLL ProductName DG Techonologies DGDPASMA Multi Application DPA Dynamic Lin being in the on position DGDPASMA DLL ProductVersion 1 3
81. to modify an option for any DPA driver set you select that DPA driver set with this field Set Options For DPA Device API DGDPASSA DPA Single Application DG121032 DPA 4 4 Plus Prior DPA Versions DPA4PSA A DPA 4 Plus Single Application DPA 4 Plus Multi Application DGDPASSA DPA 5 Single Application DGDPASMA DPA 5 Multi Application 11 3 4J1939 Fast Transport Layer FAST TRANSPORT Option When this option is in the On Default position it significantly decreases reprogramming and reflashing times over the J1939 data bus by reducing the amount of time between J1939 transport protocol TP packets used to break large messages into CAN 8 byte packets for transmitting on the data bus With this option turned on however some PC applications and vehicle controllers may not be able to keep up with the DPA This option has long existed and many OEM and component manufacturers using the DPA for end of line EOL programming stations have used it successfully If you encounter a diagnostic or reprogramming reflashing application that is having problems with the DPA using the J1939 protocol we recommend setting this parameter temporarily to the Off position and then retrying the application This parameter makes little if any difference during standard diagnostic sessions 11 4 Debug Logging Level RP1210 INI Option DebugLevel This is an RP1210B introduced INI file option designed to re
82. tocol 1 gt There was amp FAILURE seeing messages on the data bus Configure Device 42534 Status Window Tests PC to VDA Connection These results indicate that there is a potential problem between the VDA and the vehicle or that the vehicle on the protocol that you have selected in the wiring harness is not sending messages Before you call your VDA VENDOR HELP DESK try the following things 1 Is the Power LED lit on your adapter gt If using a Dearborn Adapter this is a good sign as DG adapters are vehicle powered This indicates Power Ground are on the right pins gt Note that some adapters are now USB powered and the LED being lit may not mean a good connection to vehicle 42534 Data Message VVindow Tests VDAto Vehicle Connection 2 Is the vehicle ignition switch on gt Host vehicles do not communicate externally without it being in the on position 3 you selecting the correct device gt Ensure you are selecting the correct device for your VDA See your VD user documentation for the correct device to select 4 Have you configured your application to use the correct protocol gt Note that some OEM applications let you select any protocol an 33604 West Eight Mile Road adapter supports but the application vill not you work with that TEC H N 0 LOGI ES Farmington Hills MI 48335 Preece or 248 888 2000 5 you using the correct cable for the ad
83. values are from 0 no checking to 3652 10 years Default value is 30 days Days Between Checks 30 Page 45 of 61 2010 2013 Dearborn Group Inc DPA 5 Series Installation and User Manual 15 Technical Support and Return Merchandise Authorization RMA 15 1 Technical Support After reading and following the troubleshooting and validation procedures in Chapter 8 and not being able to resolve an issue please feel free to contact DG technical support For users in the United States technical support is available from 9 a m to 5 p m Eastern Time You may also fax or e mail your questions to us For prompt assistance please include your voice telephone number Users not residing in the United States should contact your local DG representative DG Technologies Technical Support Phone 248 888 2000 Fax 248 888 1188 E mail techsupp dgtech com Web site www dgtech com 15 2 Return Merchandise Authorization RMA If technical support has deemed that there may be a physical problem with your DPA you will be issued you an RMA number You would then return the product along with any documentation of ownership you have proof of purchase price to the following address Product Service Repairs Attn RMA xxxxxxx DG Technologies 33604 West 8 Mile Road Farmington Hills 48335 Page 46 of 61 2010 2013 Dearborn Group Inc DPA 5 Series Installation and User Manual 16 Warranty Informati
84. y 1 J1939 address This means the VDA will handshake for TP messages to from 1 specific J1939 address This meant that if one application claims 249 and another application connected while sharing the VDA i e Multi Application mode and claimed address 250 one address will get dropped This means that only one of those applications will be capable of sending and receiving long TP messages If the application that had its address get dropped depends on these long TP messages it may not behave properly Another problem is that some OEM applications don t handle the RP1210 return value ERR ADDRESS LOST when they lose their claimed J1939 address The application may keep running oblivious to the fact they are not going to get any long messages no matter how many times they request them The DPA 5 multi application MA drivers behave in a semi shared addressing scenario If the first application claims an address like 249 and the second application claims 249 then both apps will get TP messages destined for 249 If the second application were to claim 250 it would be denied 3 1 2 Timing Related Issues The second most common reason that two OEM applications don t work well together is timing OEM applications expect to send a message out and read a response back from a controller in X amount of time When two or more applications are sharing the VDA messages are stacked for sending in some sort of a transmit buffer and received messages are

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