Dearborn Protocol Adapter 5(DPA5)

-Dual CAN, BlueTooth Wireless, RP1210 A/B Compliant

Part No: MPDG-CAN-DPA5

The DPA 5 continues the Dearborn Group DPA family tradition of being the
fastest, most rugged, most reliable, and most versatile RP1210 Vehicle Datalink Adapters (VDAs).

The DPA 5 is a One-Tool-Solution, supporting all of your favorite OEM and component diagnostic applications.
So why purchase multiple adapters, when the DPA 5 is all you need?

From inception to deployment, the DPA 5 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
5 was significantly 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)...

The DPA 5 has Dual CAN communication channels. This allows the DPA 5 to communicate with vehicles
having two separate CAN data buses, such as the Freightliner Cascadia.

Not only is the DPA 5 a great product, but our warranty, support, and service are second-to-none.
The DPA 5 comes with a no-hassle two-year warranty.
Our technical support team has years of industry experience to help you get the most from your investment.
Should something go wrong, the RMA repair process is simple, and turnaround is generally same-day.
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 Component Information Screen

Total Truck Data Dynamic Truck Data

Configure OEM Applications Connect/Disconnect "Home" Screen

Truck Data Report

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 Contact US with
your request.

DPA 5 Supported Protocols and Standards

From light-duty through heavy-duty, the DPA 5 supports your entire fleet! The DPA 5 provides more protocol,
standards, and operating system support than any other commercially available diagnostic adapter. Support
and standards include:

RP1210 Operating Standards Other

Protocols Systems Protocols

J1939 Windows XP TMC RP1210B GMLAN

J1708/J1587 Windows 2000 TMC RP1210A J2284
CAN Windows Vista SAE J2534 (CAN @500k)
J1850 (VPW - GM) (32/64 bit) SAE J1979 J2411
ISO15765 Windows VEPS (GM SWCAN)
ISO9141/KWP2000(2011) 7 32/64-bit J2214/J2461 ISO9141/KWP2000
ALDL(2011) CE Compliant ALDL
FCC/IC Certified

DPA 5 Diagnostic Software Compatibility

The DPA 5 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 International Diamond Logic Builder

Bendix ACOM International InTune
Caterpillar Electronic Technician International Master Diagnostics
Cummins Insite International ServiceMaxx
Cummins PowerSpec Mack VCADS/PTT
Dana Diagnostic Tool Meritor-WABCO Toolbox
Detroit Diesel Diagnostic Link Mitchell1 RepairConnect
Detroit Diesel Reprogramming Station Vansco VMMS
Eaton ServiceRanger Volvo VCADS/PTT
Freightliner ServiceLink 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 , as we have probably tested with that application as well.

PC Requirements
The following are the PC requirements to use the DPA 5.
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 5 downloads, such as drivers and product literature can be found on our DPA 5 product downloads
page. DPA 5 Downloads Page

Standard Product Part Numbers and List Pricing

The following are the part numbers for the DPA 5 standard products.

DPA 5 Wireless Kit (Includes Bluetooth Dongle)

The DPA 5 kit with Dual-CAN and Bluetooth

support. Includes Class I (long range)
Bluetooth dongle (IOGear GBU321). Comes
in a ruggedized, lockable plastic box and
contains:
DG-DPA5-BT
DG-DPA5-BT-C1-KIT DG-DPA5-YDUALCAN
DG-DPA-15U-CABLE
DG-DPA-BRACKETS
IOG-BT-C1-USB-ADPT
Driver CD
Plastic Carrying Case
QuickStart Guide
Drivers CD

DPA 5 USB-Only Kit (Does Not Include Bluetooth Dongle)

 The DPA 5 kit with Dual-CAN and Bluetooth
support, but no Bluetooth dongle. Comes in a
ruggedized, lockable plastic box and
contains:
DG-DPA5-BT
DG-DPA5-BT-KIT DG-DPA5-YDUALCAN
DG-DPA-15U-CABLE
DG-DPA-BRACKETS
Driver CD
Plastic Carrying Case
QuickStart Guide
Drivers CD

DPA 5 Accessories
The following are acccessories that can be purchased for use with the DPA 5.

Part Number Image Description

Connects DPA 5 to the Deutsch 9-pin or 6-pin

truck connector.
DG-DPA5-YDUALCAN Dual-CAN wired for Freightliner Cascadia
model.
Comes standard with DPA 5 kit.
Length is 1 meter.

Connects DPA 5 to the Deutsch 9-pin truck

connector.
DG-DPA-9DUALCAN5
Dual-CAN wired for Freightliner Cascadia
model.
Length is 1 meter.

USB Cable with gold plated connectors.

DG-DPA-15U-CABLE Thumb screws secure cable to DPA product.
Comes standard with DPA 5 kit.
Length is 15 feet.
 9/15/25-pin DB Connector Signal Breakout
Box
Male (top) and Female (bottom) to Banana
DG-HD-BOX Plug connections.
Contains 6 pigtails for connection flexibility.
Straight through connections (1-1, 15-15,
25-25).
For more information, click 〝Here〞.

Connects DPA 5 to the J1962 OBDII

DG-DPA5-OBDII-CABLE
connector.
Length is 1 meter.

Recommended over the GBU421 because of

longer range.
IOG-BT-C1-USB-ADPT IOGear GBU321 Bluetooth 2.0 USB Adapter
Class I.
Possible Bluetooth connection up to 330 feet.
Size is roughly 1 in. x 2.25 in. x .25 in.

Good short-range, micro-sized Bluetooth

adapter.
IOG-BT-C2-USB-ADPT IOGear GBU421 Bluetooth 2.1 USB Adapter
Class II.
Possible Bluetooth connection up to 30 feet.
Size is roughly .75 in. x .75 in. x .25 in.

DPA 5 Special Order Items

The following are special order items related to the DPA 5, such as the DPA 5 Quad-CAN which has 4 CAN
channels.

Part Number Image Description

 The basic DPA 5 with 4 CAN channels, but no
Bluetooth wireless support. Comes in a
ruggedized, lockable plastic box and
contains:
DG-DPA5-QC
DG-DPA5-QC-KIT DG-DPA5-YDUALCAN
DG-DPA-15U-CABLE
DG-DPA-BRACKETS
Driver CD
Plastic Carrying Case
QuickStart Guide
Drivers CD