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Dearborn Protocol Adapter

DPA 5 Series

Bluetooth Configuration Manual

DG Technologies

33604 West Eight Mile Road

Farmington Hills, MI 48335

Phone (248) 888-2000

Fax (248) 888-9977

Document Revision: 1.11

Document Date: June 28, 2021

 
 
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 “© 2012-2021 Dearborn Group, Inc.”, (herein referred to as “Dearborn Group”, “DG Technologies”, or 
“DG”), remains on all copies. 
 
The software that is provided for use with the DPA 5 is also copyrighted. Permission is granted to copy this software for 
back-up purposes only. 
I M P O R T A N T 
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: 
•This manual may be changed, in whole or in part, without notice. 
•DG assumes no responsibility for any damage resulting from the use of this hardware or software. 
•Specifications presented herein are provided for illustration purposes only and may not accurately represent the 
latest revisions of hardware, software or cabling. 
•No license is granted, by implication or otherwise, for any patents or other rights of DG or of any third party. 
DG® logo is a registered trademark of DG Technologies, Inc. Other products that may be referenced in this manual are trademarks of 
their respective manufacturers. 
BLUETOOTH OVERVIEW FOR THE DPA 5.............................................................................3 
EXITING BLUETOOTH RANGE AND RE-ACQUIRING SIGNAL...............................................................................................................5 
STEPS IN USING THE DPA 5 IN BLUETOOTH MODE.............................................................5 
INSTALL YOUR DPA 5DRIVERS FROM CD OR FROM WEBSITE DOWNLOAD........................................................................................ 5 
VERIFY BLUETOOTH SUPPORT ON COMPUTER...............................................................................................................................6 
COMPUTERS NOT EQUIPPED WITH BLUETOOTH ............................................................................................................................6 
PAIRING YOUR DPA 5DEVICE AND CREATING A VIRTUAL COM PORT..............................................................................................6 
TURNING A VIRTUAL COM PORT INTO AN RP1210 DEVICEID ........................................................................................................ 7 
USING MULTIPLE DPAS IN BLUETOOTH MODE ON ONE PC .................................................7 
TRADEMARKS ..........................................................................................................................................................................7 
WINDOWS 10 NOTES...............................................................................................................................................................8 
WINDOWS 8NOT SUPPORTED...................................................................................................................................................8 
WINDOWS 7NOT SUPPORTED...................................................................................................................................................8 
WINDOWS XP NOT SUPPORTED................................................................................................................................................. 8 
DETAILED INSTALL –WINDOWS 10 PRO ............................................................................ 9 
DETAILED INSTALL –WINDOWS 8 (NO LONGER SUPPORTED).......................................... 11 
DETAILED INSTALL –WINDOWS 7 PRO (NO LONGER SUPPORTED) .................................. 12 

RUNNING THE BLUETOOTH CONFIGURATION UTILITY..................................................... 13

CREATING A NEW RP1210 DEVICEID FROM A NEWLY PAIRED DPA 5............................................................................................15

DELETING AN RP1210 DEVICEID .............................................................................................................................................15

TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND RETURN MERCHANDISE AUTHORIZATION (RMA)................... 16

TECHNICAL SUPPORT ..............................................................................................................................................................16

RETURN MERCHANDISE AUTHORIZATION (RMA)........................................................................................................................16

APPENDIX –FCC AND CERTIFICATION INDUSTRY CANADA INFORMATION ....................... 17

INDUSTRY CANADA.................................................................................................................................................................17

Bluetooth Overview for the DPA 5

Bluetooth (BT) has become a very popular short-range wireless protocol for devices such as cell phone headsets. The

DPA 5 is equipped with a Bluetooth antenna that can be used instead of using a USB cable. The following are some very

broad notes to be considered with using the DPA 5 in Bluetooth mode:

✓The term dongle represents the PC to Bluetooth communications adapter that plugs into the USB port of a PC.

✓Configuring of the DPA 5 to use Bluetooth is not straightforward, nor is it easy with other Bluetooth PC to any

external device communication adapters. We have made our best efforts to make it as easy as possible, and to

document the steps to doing so as thoroughly as we can.

✓Your DPA 5 can be paired with, and be used by any Bluetooth equipped PC throughout your shop. In simple terms,

the DPA 5 in Bluetooth mode is not locked into one specific PC in the shop.

✓The range of communication is dependent on Bluetooth PC dongle radio power output. Typically, micro-sized USB

Bluetooth PC dongles do not transmit/receive as far as full-size USB Bluetooth PC dongles. There are even large

differences in the power outputs of the full-size USB PC dongles. Range is also dependent on shop operating

conditions and electromagnetic interference sources such as fluorescent lights, HVAC systems, and welding

equipment. Therefore, a specific range for communications cannot be guaranteed.

oWe have noted that the Class I Bluetooth device IOGEAR GBU321 has an effective range of about 60 feet and the

Class II IOGEAR GBU421 has an effective range of about 30 feet. The word effective meaning reliable

communications without dropouts from external influences (fluorescent lights, HVAC systems, welders, etc).

✓Note that the RP1210 committee, vehicle and component OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers), and DG, do

not recommend reprogramming, reflashing, or recalibrating equipment using any type of wireless protocol. A

physical cable is much more reliable and not as prone to the electromagnetic interference found in a shop floor

environment.

Since Bluetooth has become so popular, there are literally hundreds of models of Bluetooth-to-PC dongles that can be

used to communicate with the DPA 5 device. This large number makes it impossible to cover the configuration of each

one in this manual, as the documentation for those models would be outdated in weeks or months. What we will try to

accomplish in the next sections is to introduce you to the correct terminology that will be required to pair your DPA 5

with your PC and create a Virtual COM Port so that the DPA 5 Bluetooth Configuration Utility can be used to create an

RP1210 DeviceID that can be used by your OEM application software.

We apologize in advance and request your understanding.

Because there are so many dongles on the market, we are unable to

provide technical support for the installation and configuration of your

Bluetooth dongle. The Bluetooth dongle installations range from very

simple and straightforward to extremely complex and time-consuming.

If you cannot get your dongle paired with the PC into what is called a

Virtual COM Port, we suggest that you visit the website for the

manufacturer of the dongle, or contact their help desk.

Once you have your DPA 5 paired and have a Virtual COM Port assigned to

it, you can call our technical support department for assistance using the

DPA 5 Bluetooth Configuration Utility (covered below).

Exiting Bluetooth Range and Re-Acquiring Signal

With the various operating systems we have tested with, Bluetooth operations have behaved somewhat differently

and inconsistent. This has been especially so when using a Bluetooth Virtual COM Port for communications and

when the DPA 5 exits signal range and then re-enters signal range. Sometimes the DPA 5 drivers have been able to

re-establish communications, sometimes they have not. Because of this inconsistent behavior, we recommend

staying within signal range during your diagnostic session. Our experience suggests that even with the short range

mini-USB dongle you can circle the vehicle and trailer (if one is attached).

If your Bluetooth DPA 5 goes out of range during operations, the DPA drivers may not recover when the DPA 5

comes back into Bluetooth signal range. If it does go out of range, the easiest way to recover is:

1. Disconnect and exit from your OEM application.

2. Unplug the DPA from the vehicle.

3. If you are using a USB BT dongle.

a. Unplug the USB BT dongle.

b. Insert the USB BT dongle back into the same USB port.

4. Reconnect the DPA 5 to the vehicle.

5. Run Adapter Validation Tool to check if the PC can see the vehicle. If the PC cannot see the vehicle, reboot

the PC.

6. If rebooting the PC does not work, delete the DPA 5 RP1210 DeviceID (Deleting an RP1210 DeviceID).

7. Delete the DPA 5 Bluetooth device using the Bluetooth icon in the icon tray.

8. Re-create the Virtual COM Port for the DPA (Add Bluetooth Device) using the operating system specific

instructions below.

9. Re-create the RP1210 DeviceID (Creating a New RP1210 DeviceID…).

10. If these instructions do not work, please contact DG Technical Support. We will be glad to help get your DPA

5 communicating through Bluetooth.

Steps in Using the DPA 5 in Bluetooth Mode

As mentioned before the process used to setup the computer to communicate with the DPA isn’t very straight forward.

In section 3 we have broken this process down into several steps so that you can easily understand the process. The look

of these steps varies but operating system. In subsequent sections you will see sections devoted to setting up the DPA 5

Bluetooth connection for different Windows Operating Systems.

Install Your DPA 5 Drivers from CD or from Website Download

The software for the DPA 5 can be downloaded from https://www.dgtech.com/downloads/ .

Verify Bluetooth Support on Computer

1. Move your mouse cursor over system tray (located next to

your clock) in lower right corner of your computer screen.

2. Click the Show hidden icons button (circled in black).

3. If there is a Bluetooth icon (circled in red) your computer is

equipped with Bluetooth. If your computer is equipped

with an airplane mode feature you will need to turn

airplane mode off to enable wireless communication.

System tray

Computers Not Equipped with Bluetooth

Most of today’s computers come equipped with Bluetooth capabilities. If your computer does not have Bluetooth

capabilities you will need to purchase a Bluetooth dongle. Make sure that you follow the dongle manufacturer’s

directions on how to install the hardware and software on your computer.

Pairing Your DPA 5 Device and Creating a Virtual COM Port

After you have verified that your computer has Bluetooth capabilities you need to create a connection from the

computer to the DPA 5. This process is called pairing. Once the DPA 5 and computer are paired the operating system

automatically creates a Virtual COM port. DG’s software and drivers can then use this Virtual COM port to

communicate with the DPA 5.

The back label of the DPA 5 contains information that is specific to your unit.

1. DPA 5 Bluetooth ID –This is a unique serial number that allows you to know which DPA 5 you are

communicating with. This is very useful in environments where there is more than one DPA 5 Bluetooth.

2. DPA 5 Bluetooth Passkey –During the process of creating a virtual com port you may be asked for the

Bluetooth passkey. The pass key for all DPA 5s is “dgtech”.

✓Note that the DPA 5 must have power to be paired. To power a DPA 5, unit must be connected to a

vehicle using the 6/9 pin truck or OBDII car connector. If connecting the DPA 5 to a truck, the truck

ignition needs to be turned on. There is a light on the front of the DPA 5 that indicates that the unit has

power.

Turning a Virtual COM Port into an RP1210 DeviceID

What is an RP1210 DeviceID and Why Is it Necessary?

The DG Bluetooth Configuration Utility is used to create these RP1210 DeviceID entries in the DGDPA5MA.INI file with

DPA 5 units that have been paired with a PC into Virtual COM Ports. The below example shows how the DPA 5 with

the DPA 5 Bluetooth ID “0000-18AF-F507” became DeviceID=160, and the DeviceParams=/B,COM3 reflected the

Virtual COM Port that was assigned to that entry (COM3). The illustration on the right shows what AVT would show.

[DeviceInformation160]

DeviceID=160

DeviceDescription=DG DPA 5 #0000-18AF-F507 Bluetooth,Wireless

DeviceName=DG DPA 5 #0000-18AF-F507 Bluetooth

DeviceParams=/B,COM3

Using Multiple DPAs in Bluetooth Mode on One PC

As noted above, there are many different possibilities for Bluetooth PC dongles and their PC installations. There are also

major differences in the Bluetooth protocol stack (drivers) on various operating systems. The Bluetooth protocol stack

on the different operating systems is what the DPA 5 drivers use to communicate with the DPA 5.

Depending on the Bluetooth protocol stack that is being used, some will only pair a device to a single Virtual COM Port.

This would mean that if you wanted to use more than one DPA with one specific PC, you would have to do the following

(the example uses DPA 5 #1 and DPA 5 #2):

1. Use the DPA 5 Bluetooth Configuration Utility to remove DPA #1’s RP1210 DeviceID.

2. Use the Bluetooth software provided with the PC dongle to remove DPA #1 from the Virtual COM Port.

3. Use the Bluetooth software provided with the PC dongle to pair DPA #2 to the Virtual COM Port.

4. Use the DPA 5 Bluetooth Configuration Utility to create an RP1210 DeviceID for DPA #2.

Trademarks

Windows and all operating systems are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

Windows 10 Notes

An install on any Windows 10 machine should look about the same. If you note differences on a particular Windows

10 version that are not covered in this manual, please contact our technical support department. We would like to

include these screen snapshots in the next version of this manual.

Windows 8 Not Supported

Any information below is for reference purposes. Windows 8 is no longer supported.

An install on any Windows 8 machine should look about the same. If you note differences on a particular Windows

8 version that are not covered in this manual, please contact our technical support department. We would like to

include these screen snapshots in the next version of this manual.

Windows 7 Not Supported

Any information below is for reference purposes. Windows 7 is no longer supported.

An install on any Windows 7 machine should look about the same. If you note differences on a particular Windows

7 version that are not covered in this manual, please contact our technical support department. We would like to

include these screen snapshots in the next version of this manual.

Windows XP Not Supported

As of January 2018 DG Technology drivers will no longer run on Windows XP.

Detailed Install –Windows 10 Pro

NOTES:

❑Bluetooth capabilities are built-in to most Windows 10 machines. A Bluetooth dongle is not necessary

on any computer with built in Bluetooth.

Various versions of Windows 10 may have different steps than the ones listed below.

Step 1 - Move cursor over icon tray in lower right corner,

click on Show hidden icons, then click on Bluetooth icon.

Step 2 - Select Add a Bluetooth Device:

Step 3 - Match Bluetooth ID located on

back of DPA 5:

Step 4 - Highlight and select Pair:

Step 5 - Enter “dgtech” when prompted for a password.

Select the Next button.

Step 6 - Wait for processing, status is now paired.

Continue to -

Running the Bluetooth Configuration Utility.

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