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; Purpose
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This file contains last minute instructions and information for the installation
and configuration of the Dearborn Protocol Adapter 5.
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; Significant Enhancements and Issues Resolved in 2.04
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; Table of Contents
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; 1: Installing the DPA from the DPA Installation CD
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; 2: Downloading and Installing from the Internet (www.dgtech.com)
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1. Download the Dearborn Protocol Adapter drivers from the internet found at
http://www.dgtech.com/ under the support downloads page for the DPA 5.
2. Click on the "Installation CD" link to download the file to your computer.
This file is a ZIP file that contains the complete software package as it
appears on the installation CD.
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; 3: Updating the Firmware On Your DPA 5
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Your firmware may be out of date. Please refer to the DPA 5 User Manual for
complete instructions on how to check your firmware version and download new
firmware if needed. The User Manual can be found under:
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; 4: Uninstalling the DPA
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1. Launch the "Add or Remove Programs" tool from the Control Panel.
2. Select "Dearborn Group DPA 5 Drivers" and then click the "Change/Remove"
button and follow the instructions.
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; 5: Technical Support
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For users in the United States, technical support is available from 9 a.m. to
5 p.m. Eastern Time.
Users not residing in the United States should contact your local Dearborn Group
representative.
Please refer to the DPA 5 User Manual for warranty terms and conditions.
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; 7: Firmware Changes
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; 8: Driver Changes
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RP1210
1. Improved decoding of parameters passed in to ClientConnect function.
2. Added support of 666 baud rate to CAN based clients.
3. Force response to a request for J1939 address response to go to the global
address.
Native
1. Fixed USB connect/disconnect problem.
2. Make sure mailbox number is in range before trying to decode a message.
J2534
1. The layout of the Start Menu shortcut folder has been made compatible with
Windows 10.
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; 9: Install Changes
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; 9: Driver and Utilities Versions
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