Diagnostic Associates DA-Dongle J2534 User Manual

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V3.2 06-10-14

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Page 1 DA-Dongle J2534 User’s Manual V3.2 06-10-14...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Product Warranty Terms & Conditions Introduction Getting to Know the Device Installing the J2534 Device Drivers Installing the DA App Hub Updating the DA-Dongle J2534 Device J2534 Device Driver Updating DA-Dongle J2534 Software Updating Device Recovery Device Specification Troubleshooting Technical Support...
Page 4: Important Information
OBDII protocols. However, some vehicle models are not in full compliance with these protocols for various reasons. While Diagnostic Associates‟ testing and the experience of its many product users have shown the unit to be safe and reliable, there is an inherent risk in using any product that may potentially affect the operation or driveability of your vehicle.
Page 5 Product Terms & Conditions In no event shall Diagnostic Associates Limited‟s liability exceed the price paid for the product. Diagnostic Associates shall be exempt from all other claims whether based upon direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from the use of this product, its accompanying software, or its documentation.
Page 6: Introduction
All of the electronics are contained within the OBDII connector housing, making it a compact and rugged vehicle communications tool. The DA-Dongle J2534 can be powered by the USB connector, so there is no need to be connected to the vehicle when updating the device software. However, a vehicle 12V supply on pin 16 on the OBDII connector is required so that host PC applications will operate correctly during normal operation.
Page 7 There are three main parts to the device and these are shown on the picture above. Vehicle OBDII Connector : This is the end that connects to the vehicle OBDII diagnostic connector and provides power to the device and connection to the vehicle communications networks.
Page 8: Installing The J2534 Device Drivers
J2534 devices and must be used in conjunction with the appropriate software loaded on the DA-Dongle J2534. Unzip the files to a folder on the PC you want to use your DA-Dongle J2534 device with. Double-click on the setup.exe file to begin the installation.
Page 9: Installing The Da App Hub
USB cable. The PC that this application is installed on should be connected to the internet as the installed application will connect to the Diagnostic Associates file server to check for and download device software updates. Note: The DA App Hub is supported on Windows XP, Windows Vista (32 bit/64 bit) and Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit).
Page 10: Updating The Da-Dongle J2534 Device
DA-Dongle J2534 Software Updating Note: An internet connection is required to update your DA-Dongle device as the software automatically downloads the latest version of software from the Diagnostic Associates file server. Connect your DA-Dongle to your PC using the supplied USB cable only.
Page 11: Device Recovery
In order to re-load the device software, simply follow the DA-Dongle J2534 Software Updating procedure shown on page 10 of this document. Device Specification The DA-Dongle J2534 device has the following pin-out connections.
Page 12: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting The DA-Dongle gets its power from either the vehicle (for vehicle communications) or a PC USB port (for device re-programming). There are LED‟s repeated on both side of the device that are used to indicate the device status. If an LED is not working when it‟s corresponding pair LED is, then the device will still be working correctly, however the other LED will be faulty and will need replacing eventually.
Page 13: Technical Support
Please write this number on the outside of your shipping box so it can be directed to the correct department. Note: If the necessary repair is not covered by Diagnostic Associates warranty, and you still wish to have the unit repaired, then you will be contacted for payment arrangements to allow this to...
Page 14: Related Products
Related Products Diagnostic Associates Limited has several JLR approved products available for data acquisition, diagnostics, development, testing, and reprogramming for modern vehicles. Visit www.diagnostic-associates.com for more information on these products.