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NOTE: The DPA4 Plus USB Translator Device supports multiple drivers for a number of applications. The two most common drivers are the DG121032 and the DR121032 drivers. Allison Transmission Service Tools (i.e. Allison DOC® For PC–Service Tool and Allison TCM Reflash) only support the DR121032 drivers. The DR121032 V2.14 DPA4 Plus USB Device Drivers are automatically installed during the installation of Allison DOC® For PC–Service Tool V8.0.0 and Allison TCM Reflash V2.0.

Click HERE to download the DPA4 'Plus' USB Translator Device (SPX P/N: J-47943-A) Quick Reference Guide.

What is a translator device and why do I need one?

A translator device (also known as vehicle link adapter or interfacing device) is an adapter that is used to connect the user's PC to the vehicle diagnostic connector. This adapter serves as "data translator" between the user's PC and the vehicle databus. The translator device receives data from the ECU/TCM (Electronic Control Unit/Transmission Control Module), arranges it, and delivers it in a format that is readable by the PC. Often, these adapters require drivers to manage the translation process (Driver: small program that lets the translator device communicate with a computer). Different adapters exist depending on the particular application used.

Translator Devices for PC Applications:

Allison's PC based diagnostic tools are 'RP1210A' compliant software applications which utilize 'RP1210A' compliant translator devices to communicate with the transmission control system. RP1210A is a recommended practice that allows translator devices and softwares which follow the same standard to be compatible with each other.

Allison DOC® Diagnostic Tools {i.e. Allison DOC® For PC-Service Tool, Allison DOC® For Fleets (1000/2000), and Allison DOC® For Fleets (3000/4000)} support the following:

Translator Device Latest Driver Downloads for Allison DOC® Diagnostic Tools

Dearborn DPA4 Plus USB (Driver Version 2.18) DR121032

*Nexiq USB-Link^TM (Driver Version 7.0.3.0) USB-Link^TM Drivers

SPX J1850 VPW Automatically installed during the Allison DOC® For PC-Service Tool installation

Allison Transmission CEC Translator Device Noregon RP1210A API - (NOTE: Prior to installing this driver, it must be 'extracted' from the Zip file. Save the Zip file to the PC's desktop. Right-click on the Zip file and 'extract' it. Find and run the 'setup.exe' file to install.)

Nexiq MagiKey® (PDM) (Driver Version 2.0 Universal) DX121032

Noregon Systems (DLA) Available on the Allison DOC® For PC-Service Tool Installation CD. Refer to (CD-ROM):\Noregon DLA v2.2.6

B&B J1708D15 Noregon RP1210A API - (NOTE: Prior to installing this driver, it must be 'extracted' from the Zip file. Save the Zip file to the PC's desktop. Right-click on the Zip file and 'extract' it. Find and run the 'setup.exe' file to install.)

**Softing CAN Products SOFTRP32_V2.0

* Allison DOC® For PC-Service Tool v7.0.0 (or later), Allison DOC® For PC (AED) v3.1 (or later), Allison DOC® For Fleets (1000/2000) v3.0 (or later), and/or Allison DOC® For Fleets (3000/4000) v3.0 (or later) are required in order to use the Nexiq USB-Link^TM translator device .
** Includes the following: Softing CANcard2 (PCMCIA), Softing CAN-AC2-PCI (PCI bus), and Softing CANusb.

NOTE: Windows® Vista® is not compatible with the Softing CANusb and V5.10 of the Softing Driver is not compatible with the CANusb.

NOTE: The following table lists supported translator devices with their corresponding RP1210A VENDOR name as well as the supported PROTOCOL and selectable DEVICE. This information is required in Allison DOC®when using the Data Bus Viewer or when the "SmartConnect" option is unchecked.

NOTES:

The Dearborn DPA4 Plus USB Translator Device (J-47943-A) supports J1850 while the Dearborn DPA4 USB Translator Device (J-47943) does not support J1850.

The Nexiq USB-Link^TM requires the use of the Litelink OBDII/16-pin-to-DB15 J1962 Cable (Nexiq P/N: 448013) for J1850 communications.

The SPX J1850-VPW translator device only supports J1850.

The B&B J1708 D15 translator device only supports J1708 (transmissions equipped with WTEC controls only).

Allison DOC® For PC (AED) v3.1 supports the following:

Translator Device Minimum Driver Version

Softing CANcard2® (PCMCIA) (Noregon P/N: N-00001) N/A

Softing CAN-AC2_PCI (PCI bus) N/A

Softing CANusb N/A

Nexiq USB-Link^TM N/A

Allison DOC® For Fleets:

Allison DOC® For Fleets (1000/2000) v4.0 and Allison DOC® For Fleets (3000/4000) v4.0 were functionally tested with the following Translator Devices:

Purchasing Information:

Dearborn DPA4 Plus USB Translator Device Kit (P/N: J-47943-A)
For availability and driver information contact:

SPX Service Solutions (Kent-Moore)
28635 Mound Road
Warren, Michigan 48092
Phone: 1-866-621-2128 (US/Canada) or 1-507-455-7223/1-800-345-2233 (International)
Fax: 1-800-578-7375/1-586-578-7375 (US/Canada) or 1-507-455-7063 (International)

Nexiq USB-Link^TM (Nexiq P/N: 125032, SPX P/N: J-48624)
For availability and driver information contact:

          Snap-on OEM Group/NEXIQ Technologies
          2950 Waterview
          Rochester Hills, MI 48309
          Phone: 248-293-8200
          Toll Free Phone: 1-800-639-6774
          www.nexiq.com

          SPX Service Solutions (Kent-Moore)
          28635 Mound Road
          Warren, Michigan 48092
          Phone: 1-866-621-2128 (US/Canada) or 1-507-455-7223/1-800-345-2233 (International)
          Fax: 1-800-578-7375/1-586-578-7375 (US/Canada) or 1-507-455-7063 (International)

          Canton Parts Distribution Center (NOTE: Reference Nexiq P/N: 125032 when ordering.)
          515 11th Street, SE
          Canton, OH 44707
          Phone: 1-330-430-4384

J1850-VPW Kit (P/N: J-44652-A)
For availability and driver information contact:

Nexiq MagiKey® (PDM) (SPX P/N: J-42660) (Nexiq P/N: 126032)
For availability and driver information contact:

          SPX Corporation (Service Solutions)
          28635 Mound Road
          Warren, Michigan 48092
          Phone: 1-866-621-2128 (US/Canada) or 1-507-455-7223/1-800-345-2233 (International)
          Fax: 1-800-578-7375/1-586-578-7375 (US/Canada) or 1-507-455-7063 (International)

                      OR

          Snap-on OEM Group/NEXIQ Technologies
          2329 East Walton Blvd.
          Auburn Hills, MI 48326
          Phone: 248-232-6610
          Toll Free Phone: 1-800-639-6774
          www.nexiq.com

Noregon Systems DLA (Data Link Adapter) (Item 'Kit': Data Link Adapter Kit)
For availability and driver information contact:

Noregon Systems
100 N. Main Street, Suite 2200
Winston - Salem, NC 27101
Phone: 1-336-768-4337
Fax: 1-336-760-2540
www.noregon.com

B&B Electronics devices (Item: J1708D15)
For availability contact:

B&B Electronics
707 Dayton Road
Ottawa, IL 61350
Phone: 1-815-433-5100
Fax: 1-815-433-5104
www.vehicleinterface.com

Softing CANcard2® (PCMCIA) (Item: N-00001) or Softing CAN-AC2-PCI (PCI)
For availability contact:

Noregon Systems
100 N. Main Street, Suite 2200
Winston - Salem, NC 27101
Phone: 1-336-768-4337
Fax: 1-336-760-2540
www.noregon.com

Allison DOC® For PC (AED) v3.1 supports the following:

Translator Device Minimum Driver Version Softing CANcard2® (PCMCIA) (Noregon P/N: N-00001) N/A Softing CAN-AC2_PCI (PCI bus) N/A Softing CANusb N/A Nexiq USB-LinkTM N/A

Allison DOC® For Fleets:

Allison DOC® For Fleets (1000/2000) v4.0 and Allison DOC® For Fleets (3000/4000) v4.0 were functionally tested with the following Translator Devices:

Translator Device Minimum Driver Version

Softing CANcard2® (PCMCIA) (Noregon P/N: N-00001) N/A

Softing CAN-AC2_PCI (PCI bus) N/A

Softing CANusb N/A

Nexiq USB-Link^TM N/A