DPA5 Dearborn Protocol Adapter 5 Heavy Duty Truck Comm Adapter w/OBDII Cable













This is a 100% Genuine DPA5 with an aftermarket OBDII cable. We are an authorized dealer for DG Technologies. If you have any questions on this product, how to use it, or need software advice, please call us through the eBay "Ask A Question" feature. or Contact Us through eBay!

Description & Details

The DPA 5 continues DG Technologies DPA family tradition of being the fastest, most rugged, most reliable, and most versatile RP1210 Vehicle Datalink Adapters (VDAs), and its wireless!

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 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.

Here is what is included with this kit:

  • DPA5 Adapter
  • 6/9 pin cable
  • OBDII cable
  • USB Cable (Goes from your computer to the DPA5)
  • Drivers CD
  • Diagnostic software CD (Read below for more details)
  • Plastic carrying case
  • Installation manual

Diagnostic Software Included!

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.

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 Protocols

J2534 Protocols

Standards

Other Protocols

  • J1939
  • J1708 / J1587
  • CAN
  • J1850 (VPW - GM)
  • ISO15765
  • ISO9141 / KWP2000
  • ALDL
  • CAN (Raw CAN)
  • J1850 VPW (GM Class II)
  • ISO 15765-4
  • GMLAN (HSCAN, SWCAN)
  • ISO 14230 (KWP2000)
  • ISO 9141-2
  • J1708/J1587
  • J1939
  • TMC RP1210B
  • TMC RP1210A
  • SAE J2534
  • SAE J1979
  • VEPS J2214 / J2461
  • CE Compliant
  • FCC/IC Certified
  • GMLAN
  • J2284 (CAN @500k)
  • J2411 (GM SWCAN)
  • ISO9141 / KWP2000
  • ALDL

DPA 5 RP1210 OEM 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
  • 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
  • Pocket Fleet Diagnose

The adapter you have purchased is provided with an SAE J2534-compliant interface (an SAE standard for electronic module reprogramming). 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/KWP2000).

The DPA 5 has been validated against the following OEM and component applications:

  • General Motors TIS2Web
  • Ford Module Programming (FMP)
  • Chrysler J2534 Application
  • Toyota TIS (Technical Information System)
  • Honda Service Express
  • Mazda Module Programming (MMP)
  • Kia J2534 KMA
  • Hyundai 2534 HMA
  • Volkswagen Erwin
  • Audi Erwin
  • Nissan J2534 ECU Reprogramming Software (NERS)
  • RA Consulting Silver Scan Tool

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.

PC Requirements

The following are the PC requirements to use the DPA 5.

  • Windows XP, 2000, Vista (32/64-bit), 7 (32/64-bit), Windows 8 (32/64-bit)
  • 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 Privileges

Advantages over Nexiq USB Link (Part # 125032 & 124032)

  • The DPA5 has a metal casing, while the Nexiq USB Link has a plastic one
  • The DPA5 connects with a thumb-screw USB cable, while the Nexiq USB Link has a generic plug-in style
  • The DPA5 comes with diagnostic software, while the Nexiq USB Link does not.
  • The DPA5 comes with a 24-month warranty (And you can purchase extended warranties up to 4 years!), while the Nexiq USB Link comes with 12-month warranty.
  • This DPA5 kit comes with the OBDII cable as well!
  • The DPA5 kit costs less than a Nexiq USB Link!

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