DPA Products:

- DPA 5 Dual-CAN
- DPA 5 Quad-CAN
- DPA 4 Plus

DPA 4 Plus Datasheet

DG Diagnostics

OEM Compatibility

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Related Product(s)

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 Dearborn Protocol Adapter 4 Plus (DPA 4 Plus)

Dearborn Protocol Adapter (DPA 4 Plus)
USB RP1210 A/B/C Compliant
DPA 4 Plus
 


  • The DPA 4 Plus is the most rugged RP1210 Vehicle Datalink Adapter available.
  • Comes with a 2-year warranty with purchase options for up to 4-years.
  • Patented screw-in USB cable keeps you from constantly repairing/replacing your adapter.
  • Supports most OEM RP1210 diagnostic/reflashing applications.
  • Includes DG Diagnostics, a free heavy-duty diagnostic software package!




    • The DPA 4 Plus is the fastest, most rugged, most reliable, and the most versatile RP1210 compliant Vehicle Datalink Adapter (VDA) on the market.

    The DPA 4 Plus is a One-Tool-Solution, supporting all of your favorite OEM and component diagnostic applications. So why purchase multiple adapters, when the DPA 4 Plus is all you need?

    From inception to deployment, the DPA 4 Plus was built for speed-critical applications such as End-Of-Line (EOL) programming stations and the re-flashing of Electronic Control Units/Modules (ECUs/ECMs). In fact, the DPA family of products is consistently faster than the other leading adapters in an "apples-to-apples" benchmarking comparison. This means significantly reduced reprogramming and diagnostic sessions, leading to a fast return on investment (ROI)...

    Not only is the DPA 4 Plus a great product, but our warranty, support, and service are second-to-none.

    • The DPA 4 Plus comes with a two-year limited warranty.
    • The DPA is manufactured in an ISO 9001 certified facility.
    • Our technical support team has years of industry experience to help you get the most from your investment.
    • Should a tool need to be returned to the factory, the RMA repair process is simple, and turnaround is generally same-day.

    This combination of speed and reliability is why the U.S. Military has chosen it to be the protocol adapter for all wheeled vehicles in their fleet.


    You Asked for "Out-of-the-Box" Functionality and we Delivered - DG Diagnostics!
    Our customers have been asking for a simple diagnostics application that will work with their DPA "right-out-of-the-box" to display faults, component information and basic vehicle parameters from the J1708/J1587 and CAN/J1939 data buses. DG Technologies has answered the call and is providing these features in an application called "DG Diagnostics".

    DG Diagnostics is a great screening/triage tool and is provided free-of-charge with the purchase of any DPA product. DG Diagnostics works with all DPA adapters past and present, and may reduce your need to purchase full-featured OEM software.

    Take your DPA straight from the box and start generating ROI with some of these features:
    • Read and display J1587 and J1939 faults in "text" form. Request clear of inactive J1587 and J1939 faults.
    • Display "total-vehicle" and "trip data" such as odometer, engine hours, and fuel economy from the J1587 and J1939 data buses.
    • Create a viewable/printable/saveable vehicle report in HTML format showing all information that has been captured.
    • Display common "dashboard" parameters such as RPM, temperatures and pressures from the J1587 and J1939 data buses.
    • Request reset of J1939 trip information (trip odometer, trip miles, trip fuel, etc).
    • Display J1587 and J1939 ECM component information such as VIN, Make, Model, Serial, and Unit Numbers.
    • Record data bus data for engineering analysis as well as play that data back internally through the program or externally to the data bus.
    • Configure and launch OEM applications directly without having to navigate through the Windows Start Menu.

    Below are images showing some of the functionality within the DG Diagnostics application.

    Fault Codes Screen

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    Total Truck Data

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    Configure OEM Applications

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    Truck Data Report


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    DG Diagnostics is in it's infancy with new and exciting features planned for future releases! If you would like to see something in DG Diagnostics that has not been implemented, please drop us a line at techsupp@dgtech.com with your request.

    DPA 4 Plus Supported Protocols and Standards

    From light-duty through heavy-duty, the DPA 4 Plus supports your entire fleet! The DPA 4 Plus provides more protocol, standards, and operating system support than any other commercially available diagnostic adapter. Support and standards include:

    RP1210 Protocols

    Operating Systems

    Standards

    Other Protocols
    • J1939
    • J1708 / J1587
    • CAN
    • Windows XP
    • Windows 2000
    • Windows Vista 32/64-bit
    • Windows 7 32/64-bit
    • TMC RP1210A
    • VEPS J2214 / J2461
    • CE Compliant
    • GMLAN
    • J2284 (CAN @500k)
    • J2411 (GM SWCAN)
    • J1850 VPW
    • ALDL


    DPA 4 Plus OEM Diagnostic Software Compatibility

    The DPA 4 Plus is RP1210A compliant and should work with any RP1210A compliant application. It has been thoroughly validated against the following OEM and component applications:

    • Allison DOC
    • Bendix ACOM
    • Caterpillar Electronic Technician
    • Cummins Insite
    • Cummins PowerSpec
    • Dana Diagnostic Tool
    • Detroit Diesel Diagnostic Link
    • Detroit Diesel Reprogramming Station
    • Eaton ServiceRanger
    • Freightliner ServiceLink
    • International Diamond Logic Builder
    • International InTune
    • International Master Diagnostics
    • International ServiceMaxx
    • Mack VCADS/PTT
    • Meritor-WABCO Toolbox
    • Mitchell1 RepairConnect
    • Perkins EST
    • Vansco VMMS
    • Volvo VCADS/PTT
    • ZF-Meritor TransSoft

    If you have a question about an RP1210A-compliant application that is not listed, do not hesitate to contact our technical support department.

    DPA 4 Plus and DG Diagnostics Instructional Videos


    PC Requirements

    The following are the PC requirements to use the DPA 4 Plus.

    • IBM-Compatible, 1GHz or faster
    • 256MB RAM (512MB Preferred)
    • 25 MB Free Hard-Disk Space
    • USB Port, USB Version 1.1 or Higher
    • Computer Administrator Priviledges

    Downloads

    All DPA 4 Plus downloads, such as drivers and product literature can be found on our DPA 4 Plus product downloads page.

    Contact Information

    For pricing and other general product information as well as technical support, call or e-mail: 

    	Phone:		(02) 8006-2250 (Australia)
    	Sales:		sales@automotivecontrol.com (Australia)
    	Support:	techsupp@dgtech.com (USA DGTech Directly)

    Standard Product Part Numbers and List Pricing

    The following are the part numbers for the DPA 4 Plus standard products.

    DPA 4 Plus Kit
    DG-DPA4/PLUS-KIT
    AUD$749 inc GST

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    The DPA 4 Plus kit comes in a ruggedized, lockable plastic box and contains:

    • DG-DPA4PLUS
    • DG-J1939-04-CABLE
    • DG-DPA-15U-CABLE
    • DG-DPA-BRACKETS
    • Plastic Carrying Case
    • QuickStart Guide
    • Drivers CD
    DPA 4 Plus Kit Combined With PLC TestCon Kit
    DG-DPA4PLUS/PLC-KIT
    AUD$1,149 inc GST

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    PLC4TRUCKS (PLC) Protocol Support


    This kit contains all elements of the DG-DPA4/PLUS-KIT, as well as the DG-DPA-PLC-KIT (see below).

    Value Adding Maintenance Agreement
    DG-DPA-EXT-WARRANTY
    AUD$99 inc GST

    Protect your investment. Add an additional year of warranty following the standard 2 year warranty period.

    DG-DPA-EXT2-WARRANTY
    AUD$149 inc GST

    Extend your DPA warranty to 4 years with a second additional warranty year.

    An extended warranty may only be purchased within one calendar year from the initial date of DPA purchase


    DPA 4 Plus Accessories and List Pricing

    The following are acccessories that can be purchased for use with the DPA 4 Plus.

    Part Number/List Price Image Description
    DG-J1939-04-CABLE
    AUD$109 inc GST

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    • Connects DPA 4 Plus to the Deutsch 9-pin or 6-pin heavy/medium-duty vehicle connector.
    • Comes standard with DPA 4 Plus kit.
    DG-DPA-OBDIIG-CABLE
    AUD$89 inc GST

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    • Connect your DPA 4 Plus to Medium/Light Duty vehicles with an OBDII (J1962) port.
    DG-OBDII-0-CABLE
    AUD$89 inc GST

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    • Open ended OBDII cable.
    DG-DPA-OBD1-6-CABLE
    AUD$75 inc GST

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    • Connects OBD1 connector to DPA for support of J1708/J1587 OBD1 equipped vehicles.
    DG-DPA4-CAT
    AUD$128 inc GST

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    • Allows DPA to be connected to CAT industrial equipment.
    • For All Caterpillar Engine Models
    • 9 pin adapter cable.
    • Supports J1708/J1587/ATA and J1939 Databuses
    DG-BBCABLE
    AUD$89 inc GST

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    • Allows connecting directly to the J1939 triangular Deutsch connector.
    • To provide a 12V power source to the DPA you can either use the Weather Pack mating connector (PN: 12010973) or you can cut the existing WeatherPack connector off and wire directly to the power source.
    DG-DPA-15U-CABLE
    AUD$29 inc GST

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    • USB Cable with gold plated connectors.
    • Thumb screws secure cable to DPA product.
    • Comes standard with DPA 4 Plus kit.
    DG-HD-BOB
    AUD$275 inc GST

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    • 9/15/25-pin DB Connector Signal Breakout Box
    • Male (top) and Female (bottom) to Banana Plug connections.
    • Contains 6 pigtails for connection flexibility.
    • Straight through connections (1-1, 15-15, 25-25).
    • For more information, click "Here".
    DG-OBDII-BOX
    AUD$169 inc GST

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    • Two J1962 Female (Car-Side) Connectors.
    • One J1962 Male Connector on a 3' extension cable.
    • All 16 pins broken out to Banana Plug connections.
    • For more information, click Here
    DG-DPA-PLC-KIT
    AUD$450 inc GST

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    The PLC TestCon kit quickly tests the Trailer ABS and the in-cab Trailer ABS Fault Lamp without needing PC-based diagnostics. It also converts PLC4TRUCKS to J1708 so when coupled with a DPA you can run PLC-based Trailer ABS diagnostics applications, such as those from Meritor-WABCO, Bendix, Haldex, and Wabash National. You can Learn More About the PLC TestCon Here

    The kit includes:

    DG-DLM
    Free

    Download DLM

    Data Link Monitor (DLM) software is designed for engineers who are involved in the design, development and validation of in-vehicle networks. DLM is a good tool for monitoring, sending, receiving, filtering, and triggering on vehicle data. You can Download DLM from this page.


    U.S. Patents that apply to our DPA Product line:

    6,772,248: Protocol adapter for in-vehicle networks (8-3-04)
    7,152,133: Expanded functionality protocol adapter for in-vehicle networks (12-19-06)
    7,337,245: Protocol Adapter for Passing Diagnostic Messages between Vehicle Networks and a Host Computer (2-26-08)
    7,725,630: Protocol adapter for passing diagnostic messages between a host computer and vehicle networks operating in a J1939 or J1708 protocol (5-25-10)
    8,032,668: Protocol adapter for passing diagnostic messages between a host computer and vehicle networks operating in J1939 or J1708 protocol (10-04-11)