Dearborn Protocol Adapter 4 Plus (DPA 4 Plus) Installation and User
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1. 11 2 From Inside VCADS Start program Click the Tools gt Options from the menu bar Select the Comm Unit Configuration tab Select RP1210A Adapter and then select DPA 4 4 Plus USB Select USB for the Port Select J1708 for the protocol Go to the Comm Unit Selection tab a Click Volvo Trucks VERSIONZ2 and select RP1210A Adapter b Click Volvo Trucks Vehicle electronics 98 and select RP1210A Adapter c Click Mack Trucks V MAC NIVI ITC and select RP1210A Adapter d Click Volvo Trucks V MAC IV and select RP1210A Adapter Click Ok 7 12 Volvo Mack Premium Tech Tool PTT 1 2 Select PTT gt Settings from the menu bar Select Communication Unit configuration tab It is here that you select the settings for each adapter that you may use For example if you have an RP1210A adapter it is here that you select which adapter port and protocol NOTE This identifies the settings for each adapter It does not select which adapter the PTT application will use to communicate with the vehicle Comm unit selection tab It is 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 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 Page 18 of2. 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 IP Fix Change RP121032 INI File 3 3 UAC and the DPA Options Program Only an administrator will be able to run the DPA Options program 3 4 UAC Requirements for All DPA Utility Programs The DPA utility programs listed below have been 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 DPA Options Administrator eae ae DG Diagnostics Standard User Cannot save record data bus files to a protected directory DPA Firmware Updater Standard User ae eee Sample Source Code Standard User 3 5 More Information on UAC For more detailed information on UAC there is a helpful article at http Awww wikipedia org or you can go directly to the Microsoft website htto www microsoft com and search for UAC Page 7 of 28 DPA 4 Plus Installation and User Manual 4 Getting Started with the DPA Steps 1 4 of 6 If you ordered the DPA 4 Plus as part of a kit it should in
3. DPA 4 Plus Installation and User Manual lf there is not a problem the following dialog box will be displayed oG Dearborn Group Technology RP1210 Adapter Yalidation Tool A T ersion 1 9 i m x Vendor DG121032 Dearborn Group RP1210A Quit Device 150 DG DPA 4 4 Plus USB USB FiwChange RP121032 INI File Protocol JRESEE RP1210 Status Window Tests PC to YDA Connection RP1210 Data Message Window Tests VDA to Vehicle Connection 248 888 2000 Te ch n ol ogy www dgtech com Vehicle Network Solutions sales dgtech com i 33604 West Eight Mile Road DG Ha Groin Select the correct DPA adapter a Vendor DG121032 Dearborn Group RP1210A O Device 150 DG DPA 4 4 Plus USB USB a Protocol J1708 J1850 CAN 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 8 1 1 AVT Test Outcomes If the RP1210 Status Window turns red then there is a problem with something 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 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 ada
4. After the download is finished disconnect power from the DPA wait 5 seconds and then reconnect power Page 14 of 28 DPA 4 Plus Installation and User Manual 7 Configuring OEM Applications to Use the DPA 4 Plus The DPA works with all completely RP1210A compliant applications that support J1708 J1587 J1939 CAN and J1850 protocols The DPA also works with other applications that were written to use non RP1210 compliant native drivers for other protocols such as GM UART This section shows how to configure the most common diagnostic applications to work with the DPA rae Notes on Selecting an RP1210 Compliant Adapter Selecting an RP1210 adapter commonly referred to as a Vehicle Datalink Adapter or 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 configure every OEM application to use the DPA or that application will not work If You See These Terms Select This oo Dearborn Group RP1210A DLL oh Manufacturer Adapter Manufacturer me DG DPA 4 4 Plus USB evice Name DG DPA 4 4 Plus USB USB Adapter Name 15000 DG121032 150 Port COM Port USB Communications Port Most Commonly Encountered Protocol Depends on Application v J1708 v J1939 7 2 Allison DOC 1 Start program 2 Click Connect to Vehicle 3 Select the correct trans
5. 0 eee 28 13 2 Native Driver Device IDs Match RP1210 Device IDS ecccceeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenaeees 28 Page 3 of 28 DPA 4 Plus Installation and User Manual 1 Safety First lt is essential that the user read this document carefully before using the hardware The DPA 4 Plus device is 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 Dearborn Group Technology 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 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 potentiall
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8. results of the test were If one of the windows turned red then read the instructions carefully to see if you can determine where the source of the problem is Test Results Discussion and Next Troubleshooting Steps E SUCCESS Successful connect to Device 150 DLL DG121032 DLL and Protocol J1939 gt There were 762 messages seen in 5 seconds 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 with your RP1210 application before calling your APPLICATION HELP DESK try the following things 1 Have you configured the application correctly for the vendor and device number for the adapter being used gt Note that some OEM applications may not allow you to select the adapter you are trying to use gt Note that some OEM applications have two or three different places you must select the adapter 2 Have you configured your application to use the correct protocol gt Note that some OEM applications let you select any protocol an adapter supports but the application will not you work with that protocol 3 Have you checked the c windows rp121032 ini file for errors gt Click the Fix INI File Make This Vendor First In List button which can fix a potentially mangled INI file If these steps don t work contact your APPLICATION PROVIDER HELP DESK Close Page 21 of 28 DPA 4 Plus Installation
9. 28 DPA 4 Plus Installation and User Manual 8 Troubleshooting Your DPA There are typically three problem areas with VDA devices Each problem is discussed in following sections 1 Connection related unable to communicate with the adapter vehicle or both 2 Inability to select the adapter in your OEM diagnostic application 3 USB Issues 8 1 Connection Related Issues After you have installed the DPA drivers and connected the DPA 4 Plus to both the PC and vehicle make sure that the DPA Power LED is lit Then configure your OEM diagnostic program to use the DPA see chapter 5 Should the DPA 4 Plus not work with the OEM software run the DG Adapter Validation Tool AVT 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 gt Dearborn Group Products DPA 4 Plus gt Adapter Validation Tool When the Adapter Validation Tool software is launched you will be told if a problem exists in the main RP121032 INI file If you wish to fix this issue press the Fix Change RP121032 INI File button Windows Vista Windows 7 users will be prompted for administrator privileges The following is the dialog box that will appear if a problem is found Problems Found in the RP121032 INI file Some RP1210 programs may not work until they are Fixed It is suggested that you click the Fix Change RP121032 INI File button to make these changes Page 19 of 28
10. Dearborn Protocol Adapter 4 Plus DPA 4 Plus Installation and User Manual Driver Version 5 55 Firmware Version DPA 4 Plus 60 011 Firmware Version DPA 4 37 149 Firmware Version DPA RF 37 149 Firmware Version DPA III Plus HW 5 00 63 011 Native Drivers Version 10 01 Document Revision 4 4 Document Date April 8 2010 DPA 4 Plus Installation and User Manual 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 Dearborn Group Technology herein referred to as Dearborn Group or DG remains on all copies The accompanying software provided for use with the DPA 4 Plus 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 Q This manual may be changed in whole or in part without notice O Dearborn Group Technology assumes no responsibility for any damage resulting from the use of this hardware and software O Specifications presented herein are provided for illustration purposes only and may not accurately represent the latest revisions of hardware software or cabling a No license is granted by implication or oth
11. U O O D L Eaton ServiceRanger Any application claiming RP1210A compliance should work if the application and adapter both support the same protocol s and operating system s Page 5 of 28 DPA 4 Plus 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 O Operating Systems Windows 2000 Windows XP Windows Vista 32 bit and 64 bit Versions Windows 7 32 bit and 64 bit Versions TMC RP1210A CE Certification J1979 Vehicle Electronic Programming Station VEPS J 2214 2461 O O O DD DO 2 2 2 RP1210 Defined Protocols Supported J1939 CAN ISO11898 a CAN 500k J2284 GMLAN o Supported under the IESCAN protocol name a J1708 J1587 a J1850 GM Class 2 0 DO 2 2 3 Additional Protocols Supported by Native Drivers oa J2411 GM SWCAN 3 ALDL 2 3 System Requirements If you are not familiar with selecting a PC platform for your diagnostic applications Dearborn Group Technology recommends starting with a computer that is 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 Win
12. and User Manual 8 2 Not Seeing DPA 4 Plus in OEM Application VDA Selection List If you have installed the DPA 4 Plus drivers and your diagnostic application does not display DG DPA 4 4 Plus USB in their VDA selection dialog box this could indicate one of three things about the diagnostic application Most oftentimes item 3 is the main culprit and has been causing problems for several years 1 Application is not RP1210A compliant and does not work with the DPA 4 Plus a Some applications require a specific proprietary adapter 2 Application is RP1210A compliant but DPA does not support the protocol needed a For example 1509141 in the RP1210 layer 3 Problem with the main RP1210 INI file typically C Windows RP121032 INI a Some VDAs create issues with the RP121032 INI file when they install uninstall b You will be notified by a dialog box when you run AVT if there is a problem If so you should fix the problem On Windows Vista you will be required to have administrator privileges The AVT application has a button Fix Change RP121032 INI File that will allow you to view and fix the RP121032 INI file if there are errors detected You can also change the VDA vendor that appears first in the list of the OEM diagnostic software applications In the example below a bad INI file was detected and is depicted by a yellow background Note the multiple commas and spaces between entries The user then chose that they wanted DG1210382
13. ate its products software and or any or all documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity 10 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 10 2 6 Contact Please direct all inquiries to Microport Computer Electronics Inc http www Microport com tw 243 Dong Ping Rd Tainan 701 Taiwan R O C Tel 886 6 2753 783 Rep Fax 886 6 237 5031 Rep Page 25 of 28 DPA 4 Plus Installation and User Manual 11 Product Specifications 11 1 DPA 4 Plus Physical and Electrical 40to 850 0 Operating Temperature Range 40 to 85C Wired PC Communications Type USB Version 1 1 or Higher Wired Connection Gold plated USB Cable up to 15 feet Vehicle Side Connector DB15 Female PC Side Connector Standard B Type USB Jack PC Device Drivers TMC RP1210A Compliant Drivers DG Native Drivers 11 2 DPA 4 Plus Pinouts Vehicle Side Assignments for DPA 4 Plus DB15 Female Pin DPA 4 4 Plus Ground 6 Power 9 32vdc 8 CAN1 Shield CAN1 Lo Connecting 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 26 of 28 DPA 4 Plus Installation and User Manual 12 Technical Support and Ret
14. be the first vendor in the list Click the Make Changes button and the INI file problem will be corrected NOTE Many OEM diagnostic applications are aware of this issue and can read through the errors dG Dearborn Group Technology Fix RP1210 INI FixINI ersion 1 5 x Current INI File Untouched v gt Proposed INI File vith Changes RP1210S5upport P APIImplementations DG12 1032 VENDORA VENDORB 7 4 gt G12 1032 Dearborn Group RP1210 Vendor to Make First in List Make Changes Cancel Page 22 of 28 DPA 4 Plus Installation and User Manual 8 3 USB Related Issues If you plug in a DPA or any other USB device that does not have Microsoft Certification associated with it into a different USB port than where it was installed the first time you are going to get the New Hardware Found wizard again Repeat Section 4 3 Step 5 Found New Hardware wizard for each new USB port IF YOU SELECT Cancel THE DPA WILL NOT WORK Other USB traits sometimes cause the DPA to lose communications with the PC If this loss of communications with the PC occurs Unplug the USB cable from the DPA Unplug the vehicle side cable from the vehicle ensure power is off for 3 5 seconds Plug the USB cable into the DPA Reconnect the DPA to the vehicle oS i Page 23 of 28 DPA 4 Plus Installation and User Manual 9 Modifying DPA Settings DPA Options Program The DPA Options program allows the user to ad
15. clude the following items DPA 4 Plus Diagnostic Tool 6 pin 9 pin Deutsch Connector Y Cable for vehicle side connection USB Cable gold plated Dearborn Group Technology DPA RP1210A Drivers Installation Disc ODOovo Oo Please note that Dearborn Group Technology does customize our kits for our vendors so what you receive may vary 4 1 Driver Installation Install DPA 4 Plus drivers 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 DPA drivers are provided on the Installation CD and are installed by inserting the disc into your PC s CD ROM drive The latest drivers are also available at http Awww dgtech com download php If you have any questions about the install do not hesitate to call our Technical Support department If setup does not begin automatically use the following sequence Start gt Run gt CD_Drive_Letter DPAInstall exe and click OK Ss Progra k Run 2 xi Ly Decuments Gr Saing i Type the name of a program folder document or i Seach F Internet resource and Windows will open it for you ie Hed aral Suggs Open d dpainstall exe CI Undoek Computer Shad Chea Cancel Browse E Stan Once the drivers are installed you will be prompted to restart your co
16. connection active Click Finish he ore he 00 7 6 Detroit Diesel Diagnostic Link V7 7 6 1 From Windows Start Menu 1 Start gt Programs gt Detroit Diesel Diagnostic Link gt SID configure 2 Select DPA 4 4 Plus USB 3 Click OK 7 6 2 From Inside DDDL Tools gt Options gt Connections Tab gt SID Configure from the menu bar Select DPA 4 4 Plus USB Click OK oa 7 7 Eaton ServiceRanger 3 x Start program Click Tools gt Settings gt Connection from the menu bar Under Driver choose Dearborn Group RP1210A Select DPA 4 4 Plus USB for both the J1708 and J1939 device Click OK NEPS age 160 DPA 4 Plus Installation and User Manual 7 8 Freightliner ServiceLink Start program From the top menu bar choose Admin From the left menu bar choose Vehicle Click on Show All Devices In the Vendor box choose Dearborn Group RP1210A Select DPA 4 4 Plus USB in the J1708 J1939 and CAN dropdowns Click Save Settings Nore YS 7 9 International Truck and Engine 7 9 1 Master Diagnostics MD Fleet File gt MD Settings COM Device gt Window with general VDA selection Dearborn Group RP1210A gt Window with specific port DPA 4 4 Plus USB 7 9 2 Navistar Hyd ABS File gt Hydraulic ABS Settings COM Device gt Window with general VDA selection Dearborn Group RP1210A gt Window with specific port DPA 4 4 Plus USB 7 9 3 Navistar IPC File gt Settings gt COM Device gt Window with general VDA sel
17. dows 2000 Windows XP Windows Vista 32 bit or 64 bit Windows 7 32 bit or 64 bit Page 6 of 28 DPA 4 Plus Installation and User Manual 3 Windows Vista and Windows 7 Support Notes Microsoft 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 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 3 1 UAC andthe 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 i e DG121032 INI 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 3 2 UAC andthe Dearborn Group Adapter Validation Tool AVT
18. ection Dearborn Group RP1210A gt Window with specific port DPA 4 4 Plus USB 7 9 4 Diamond Logic Builder DLB Tools Select Com Link Listing of adapters Dearborn Group RP1210A gt Listing of ports DPA 4 4 Plus USB 7 9 5 Service Assistant The new MD Fleet Press the third button from the top along the left side has an icon that looks like a miniature interface cable A window comes up that says Communication Device Selection Box 1 is device selection Dearborn Group RP1210A Box 2 is Device ID DPA 4 4 Plus USB a a N 10 Meritor WABCO ABS Toolbox Start program Click System Setup Select COM Port Select Dearborn Group RP1210A the protocol to use is J1939 or J1708 Select DPA 4 4 Plus USB and click OK ae a Page 17 of 28 DPA 4 Plus Installation and User Manual 7 11 Volvo Mack VCADS Pro 7 Ol ly eee a 11 1 From Initial VCADS Setup When prompted to configure a Communication Unit instead of the 9998555 or 88890020 entries select RP1210A adapter When prompted for the adapter select DPA 4 4 Plus USB Select USB for the Port Select J1708 for the protocol When prompted for the Electrical Systems a Click Volvo Trucks VERSIONZ2 and select RP1210A Adapter b Click Volvo Trucks Vehicle electronics 98 and select RP1210A Adapter c Click Mack Trucks V MAC NIVI ITC and select RP1210A Adapter d Click Volvo Trucks V MAC IV and select RP1210A Adapter Continue with installation
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20. erwise for any patents or other rights of Dearborn Group Technology or of any third party The DG square logo is a registered trademark of Dearborn Group Technology Other products that may be referenced in this manual are trademarks of their respective manufacturers The DPA Product line has been awarded the following U S Patents Patent Patent Overview 6 772 248 08 03 04 Protocol adapter for in vehicle networks 7 152 133 12 19 06 Expanded functionality protocol adapter for in vehicle networks 7 337 245 02 26 08 Protocol Adapter for Passing Diagnostic Messages between Vehicle Networks and a Host Computer Page 2 of 28 DPA 4 Plus Installation and User Manual Table of Contents Table of Contents rtesisasvin tavativn ve eansnnaneiuanadenawnvantacnseunctatcnesient gnu sanisdaaenacaxdsvaseindasicuuasbuauusesueiasnahearasions 3 aN P Gimerenes emer E mee mnr Ne eer ueeom rn Terre rene sn rer er Ty meme mremen try ar er rene rT 4 2 iMUPOOUCING ihe DPA 4 PIGS wsccccsirorcacetrrnietetesceencareaset accuehacananiuceaccesiasneeaudaernsewedones aaa 5 2 1 OEM Software Compatibility cccccccscssseeeceeceeeeeeeseeeesseeeceeeeeeeeessseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeaagas 5 2 2 Standards and Protocols Supported ccccseesseeseeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeessasaeasseeeeeseeees 6 2 3 SYSIEM REQUIFEMEMIS eissis iaieiiea iaae e aa 6 3 Windows Vista and Windows 7 Support Notes ccccccseeeeeeseeeseesseeeeeeeeeeeeeee
21. ill see the next image at the bottom of the Windows taskbar Your drivers have been installed successfully Dearborn Group DPA 4 Plus VID_O525 amp PID_Ad94 using NcBulk S ag Device drver software installed successhuly Page 12 of 28 DPA 4 Plus Installation and User Manual 6 Firmware Update Step 6 of 6 When a DPA drivers release is made a specific set of DPA firmware is validated with that release for every DPA type supported by that API Inthe 5 55 release the firmware that was validated was 60 011 37 149 37 149 DPA III Plus MH Hardware 5 00 63 011 DG strongly recommends that users keep their DPA up to date with the latest firmware revision To find which version of firmware you have use the Adapter Validation Tool after connecting the DPA to a power source Start gt Programs Dearborn Group Products gt DPA 4 Plus Adapter Validation Tool Curt FivChange RP TT 1037 Ml File RIP THO Status Window Tests PC to YDA Connection RPIZ10 Data Message Window Teste VOA to Vehicle Connection Select the correct DPA adapter a Vendor DG121032 Dearborn Group RP1210A a Device 150 DG DPA 4 4 Plus USB USB a Protocol J1 08 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
22. just certain parameters pertaining to the DPA drivers Start gt Programs gt Dearborn Group Products gt DPA 4 Plus gt DPA Options DG Dearborn Group DPA 4 Plus Options ersion 1 0 Applies to RP1210 Drivers Applies to Native Drivers J1939 Fast Transport Layer 9 1 J1939 FAST_TRANSPORT There has long been a DG121032 INI file option to speed up reprogramming times called FAST TRANSPORT Many OEM and component manufacturers using the DPA for end of line EOL programming stations have known about this option and have used it successfully DG has decided to turn FAST TRANSPORT on by default to speed up your vehicle reprogramming times In one instance after turning FAST_ TRANSPORT on reprogramming of an engine dropped from fifty minutes to eight minutes however little if any difference will be seen during standard diagnostic sessions In the event that you have difficulty reprogramming or using your diagnostic software with the J1939 protocol erratic behavior try turning the FAST_ TRANSPORT option off Page 24 of 28 DPA 4 Plus Installation and User Manual 10 Warranty Information and Limitation Statements 10 1 Warranty Information The Dearborn Group Technology DPA 4 Plus 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 Technology will at its option repair or replace at no cost to the cust
23. ll run to finalize driver installation What appears in Windows XP is shown below Welcome to the Found New Please wait while the wizard installs the software ey Hardware Wizard SS This wizard helps you install software for i ORTE RE i al N Dearborn Group DPA 4 VID_0525 PID_A494 using NcBulk SYS If your hardware came with an installation CD lt lt or floppy disk insert it now P What do you want the wizard to do eZ iS nstall the soft ee Leo A ACS RU TNE E Install from a list or specific location Advanced case ce cau needs E be restored in PERIG Click Nest to continue lt Back Cancel Select Install the software automatically Recommended and press the Next button This screen appears while Windows installs the drivers Cancel Found New Hardware Wizard Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard The wizard has finished installing the software for Dearborn Group DPA 4 VID_0525 PID_A494 using NcBulk SYS Click Finish to close the wizard This screen appears when Windows has finished installing the drivers Press the Finish button Your DPA drivers have been installed successfully Page 10 of 28 DPA 4 Plus Installation and User Manual 5 2 Step 5 Finalize PC Install Vista and Windows 7 5 2 1 64 bit Vista and Windows 7 New Hardware Found Wizard When installing on Vista or Windows 7 the Found New Hardware Wizard requires a completely different
24. mission type 4 Uncheck Smart Connect 5 Click Connect 6 Click Advanced Setup 7 Select vendor of Dearborn Group RP1210A 8 Select protocol of J1939 or J1708 9 Select correct device of DPA 4 4 Plus USB 10 Click OK 7 3 Bendix ABS Diagnostics NOTE DO NOT RUN Bendix ABS Diagnostics until you have done the following 1 Start program 2 lf Diagnostic Interface Selection dialog box does not appear click on Vehicle Interface Adapter icon 3 Select RP1210A Device Using J1708 Line DPA 4 4 Plus USB 4 Click OK A screen appears indicating that device selection was a success Page 15 of 28 DPA 4 Plus Installation and User Manual 7 4 Caterpillar Electronic Technician Start program Click Utilities Preferences Communications from the menu bar Click on Communication Interface Device dropdown box Select RP1210 Compliant Device Click Advanced Select DPA 4 4 Plus USB in the RP1210 Communication Adapter Device box Click OK Check Enable Dual Data Link Service Click OK Oe Ss ek N O1 Cummins Insite Start program Click on File gt Connections Add New Connection from the menu bar Click Next Click radio button for RP1210A and click Next Select correct device DPA 4 4 Plus USB and protocol you want to use J1708 J1939 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
25. mputer While your PC is rebooting continue following the next instructions Page 8 of 28 DPA 4 Plus Installation and User Manual 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 4 Plus has ears that allow the cable to be screwed into standoff screws on the DPA 4 Plus frame greatly reducing the chance of breaking the USB connector on the DPA circuit board PC side USB Cable 4 1 Connect Vehicle Side Cable to the DPA Connect the vehicle side cable to your DPA Do not connect to vehicle first Pins 6 and 8 on the DB15 connector are power and ground and can arc if not careful Vehicle side Cable Example 6 pin 9 pin Deutsch Y Cable 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 9 of 28 DPA 4 Plus Installation and User Manual oF Finalize PC Install Step 5 of 6 This step differs depending on which version of Microsoft Windows you are installing on 5 1 Step 5 Finalize PC Install Windows 2000 XP If you are installing on either Vista or Windows 7 64 bit version go to section 5 2 Finalize PC Install Vista and Windows 7 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 wi
26. of the use or performance of the device its operating system components and any support services 10 2 2 Exclusion of Incidental Consequential and Certain Other Damages To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law in no event shall Dearborn Group Technology 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 Technology or any supplier has been advised of the possibility of such damages 10 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 event shall the liability of Dearborn Group Technology 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 10 2 4 Right to Revise or Update without Notice Dearborn Group Technology reserves the right to revise or upd
27. omer 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 Technology determines has been damaged by the customer s abuse misuse negligence improper assembly modification or improper 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 10 2 Limitation Statements 10 2 1 General Limitation and Risk Assignment To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law Dearborn Group Technology and its suppliers provide support services on an as is basis and disclaim all other warranties and conditions not specifically stated herein whether express 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
28. pter 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 If you see data in the RP1210 Data Message Window then the adapter is installed and functioning properly Contact the manufacturer of the diagnostic software you are using and tell them the test scenario you just tried If after following the Test Results Discussion and Next Steps screen you cannot get the adapter to read data contact Dearborn Group technical support Page 20 of 28 DPA 4 Plus Installation and User Manual 8 1 2 Good Connection PC to DPA Good Read of Data DPA to Vehicle oe Dearborn Group Technology RP1210 Adapter Yalidation Tool A T ersion 1 9 E lOl xj Device 150 DG DPA 4 4 Plus USB USB X FixfChange RP121032 INI File Protocol 71939 sad RP1210 Status Window Tests PC to VDA Connection RP1210 Data Message Window Tests VDA to Vehicle Connection Dearborn Group 33604 West Eight Mile Road Farmington Hills MI 48335 Technology 248 888 2000 www dgtech com Vehicle Network Solutions sales dgtech com Screen snapshot showing the PC successfully connecting to the DPA 4 Plus and reading of vehicle data bus data 8 1 3 Test Results Discussion and Next Steps Once the test is complete the application will display an informational screen listing some steps to correct the issues based upon what the
29. set of instructions to correctly find the DPA 64 bit drivers When the DPA is first powered up and connected to the PC the Vista 64 bit Found New Hardware Wizard will run to start finalizing the driver installation Follow the same procedure for Windows 7 64 bit z Found Mew Hardware 3 Driver Software Installation Windows needs te install driver software for your Dearborn Pa Installing device driver software Protocol Adapter 4 Plus m Locate and install driver software recommended Dearborn Protocol Adapter 4 Plus Searching Windows Update Wanders will guide you through the process of mnstalling dimer dtaa for your device Ack me again later Windows will aik again the met tent you plug in your d evic or log on Don t show this message again for this device Yeur donde enll mak lunghi ont yo esihall drei pol berane Choose Locate and install driver software Windows will attempt to find the device drivers recommended This next screen will be displayed and may take a few minutes The following screen will be displayed The following screen will then be displayed ky L Found New Hardware Dearborn Protocol Adapter 4 Plus D Found New Hardware Dearborn Protocol Adapter 4 Plus Insert the disc that came with your Dearborn Protocol Adapter 4 Plus Windows couldn t find driver software for your device If you have the disc that came with your device insert it now Windows will a
30. urn Merchandise Authorization RMA 12 1 Technical Support For users in the United States technical support is available from 8 30 a m to 6 p m You may also fax or e mail your questions to us For prompt assistance please include your voice telephone number Phone 886 6 275 3783 Rep Fax 886 6 237 5031 Rep E mail 2business microport com tw Web site www microport com tw 12 2 Return Merchandise Authorization RMA Once technical support has deemed that there may be a physical problem with your DPA technical support will issue 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 Microport Computer Electronics Inc www microport com tw Add 243 Dong Ping Rd Tainan 701 Taiwan R O C Telephone 8 8 6 6 2 75 3783 F ax 83 36 6 237 503 1 Page 27 of 28 DPA 4 Plus Installation and User Manual 13 Appendix A Software Developer Integrator Notes This section is relevant only to software development engineers and systems integrators 13 1 Bundling the DPA with Your OEM Installation Silent Install 13 1 1 Silent Installation Now Available With the 5 50 release 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 Q The silent installation will not prompt the
31. user or display a screen at any point Q After the install a reboot of the PC is necessary 13 1 2 Silent Install Command Line DPAlInstall exe s d_SILENT_ components to install The components to install can be any combination of the following A Serial DPA III B DPA RF C DPA 4 and DPA 4 Plus USB Examples Silently install serial DPA III drivers DPAInstall exe s d_SILENT_ A Silently install DPA 4 and DPA 4 Plus USB and serial DPA III drivers DPAlInstall exe s d_SILENT_ CA Silently install serial DPA III DPA 4 and DPA 4 Plus USB and DPA RF drivers DPAlInstall exe s d_SILENT_ ACB NOTE Please test and ensure that the command line you provide to DPAInstall exe is correct Otherwise only the baseline components will be installed but the RP1210 API will not be functional 13 2 Native Driver Device IDs Match RP1210 Device IDs Many OEM customers use our native drivers to get to protocols not covered under RP1210 such as GM UART DG native driver device identification numbers that are found in the file C Windows DG_DPA3z2 INI will now match our RP1210 device numbers that are found in the file C Windows DG121032 INI NOTE Device 601 DPA 4 and DPA 4 Plus USB which has been hard coded by numerous applications will be considered an alias for the RP1210 device number 150 We request that in the future you parse the DG_DPA32 INI file to obtain the correct device ID Page 28 of 28
32. utomatically search the disc for driver software gt Check for a solution Windows will check to see if there are steps you can take to get your device working N gt Browse my computer for driver software advanced Locate and install driver software manually gt I don t have the disc Show me other options Cancel Net Cancel Choose Browse my computer for driver software advanced Choose I don t have the disc Show me other options Page 11 of 28 DPA 4 Plus Installation and User Manual The Browse for driver software on your computer dialog will then be displayed G i Fennuf Pipe Huordverrr Drabern Pretrial Adapter d Plus Browse for driver software on your computer Gear for deve soltag in they lncaberr a ia Drevin d include ibioldirs Caneel The previous screen remains but shows the selected directory click the Next button L Feund Mew Hardware Dearbh Protocol Adapter d Pius Browse for driver software on your computer Seach far diner waliaware on Ehra scab Found Mev Plardvcan Ceartcon Predncad Adaptor d Pht Tristalling driver scPharadre Click the Browse button and the Browse For Folder dialog appears Go to the location where you installed the DPA 4 Plus drivers the default directory for Vista 64 bit is C Program Files x86 Dearborn Group Products DPA 4 Plus double click on the USBDeviceDri
33. vers folder and then select the 64Bit folder and press Ok This screen appears as Windows copies driver files and configures the PC Browse For Folder Select the folder that contains drivers for your hardware 4 DPA4 Plus a di Backup d Manuals d NativeDriverHeaders d SampleSource a USBDeviceDrivers d 64Bit _L_Utilities To view subfolders click the symbol next to a folder ox oneal Windows Vista 64 bit will then display the following screen if Windows Security Windows can t verity the publisher of this driver software gt Don t install this driver software You should check your manufacturer s website for updated driver software for your device Install this driver software anyway Only install driver software obtained from your manufacturer s website or disc Unsigned software from other sources may harm your computer or steal information v See details Select Install this driver software anyway Found New Hardware Dearborn Group DPA 4 Plus VID_0525 amp PID_AdS using NcBulk SYS The software for this device has been successfully installed Windows has finished installing the driver software for the device Dearbom Group DPA 4 Plus VID_O525 amp PID_AA94 using NcBulk SYS T After Windows has finished adding the device drivers the following screen indicates success Press the Close button You w
34. version of firmware you have note the yellow circle If you are not at 60 011 then you need to run the DPA Flash Updater outlined in the following steps The following screen shows the user is not at the current firmware revision indicating they need a firmware update RP1210 Status V indow Page 13 of 28 DPA 4 Plus Installation and User Manual 6 1 Run the DPA Flash Updater Start gt Programs gt Dearborn Group Products gt DPA 4 Plus gt DPA Flash Updater dG DPA Firmware Updater Adapter USB DPA 4 Plus Port USB Firmware 25 50 75 100 Select Firmware File Update Firmware Exit 248 888 2000 Tech n ol ogy www dgtech com Vehicle Network Solutions sales dgtech com f 33604 West Eight Mile Road DG as Group fa a 1 Select USB DPA 4 Plus with Port USB already selected by default If not using the DPA 4 Plus select the correct adapter and COM port 2 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 a C Program Files Dearborn Group Products DPA 4 Plus Utilities DPA4Plus_ Firmware a C Program Files Dearborn Group Products DPA 4 Plus Utilities DPA4_ Firmware 3 Click on the Update Firmware button and select Yes if you receive a warning dialog 4
35. y 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 4 of 28 DPA 4 Plus Installation and User Manual 2 Introducing the DPA 4 Plus The DPA 4 Plus product is used to connect vehicle communication networks and personal computers PCs This allows programs written for the PC to retrieve pertinent vehicle information such as fault codes component information as well as perform vehicle and component level diagnostics Although the latest DPA product released is the DPA 4 Plus this manual covers previous DPA models including the DPA 4 DPA RF DPA III Plus DPA III Plus MH Hardware 5 00 and the DPA RF The DPA 4 Plus 2 1 OEM Software Compatibility The adapter you have purchased is provided with a Technology and Maintenance Council TMC RP1210A compliant interface and has been validated against the following OEM and component applications Allison DOC Bendix ACOM Caterpillar Electronic Technician Freightliner ServiceLink International Diamond Logic Builder International InTune Cummins Insite International Master Diagnostics International ServiceMaxx Mack and Volvo VCADS PTT Meritor WABCO Toolbox Vansco VMMS ZF Meritor TransSoft Cummins PowerSpec Dana Diagnostic Tool Detroit Diesel Diagnostic Link Detroit Diesel Reprogramming Station Doo oO U DO O U DO oo ob U
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