DNP3 Solutions
DNP3 and FieldServer Technologies
FieldServer Technologies has been offering DNP3 solutions for over 10 years, and is now offering DNP gateways ranging from OEM embedded modules to multi-channel DNP3. Each FieldServer DNP3 gateway has successfully passed tests for compliance to DNP3 standards. FieldServer Technologies enables interface between any of the 100+ protocols in the extensive FieldServer protocol library to DNP3.
DNP3 is based on the standards of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Technical Committee 57, Working Group 03 who have been working on an OSI 3 layer "Enhanced Performance Architecture" (EPA) protocol standard for telecontrol applications. DNP3 has been designed to be as close to compliant as possible to the standards as they existed at time of development with the addition of functionality not identified in Europe but needed for current and future North American applications (e.g. limited transport layer functions to support 2K block transfers for IEDs, RF and fiber support). DNP3 has been selected as a Recommended Practice by the IEEE C.2 Task Force; RTU to IED Communications Protocol.
DNP3 is an open and public protocol. In order to ensure interoperability, longevity and upgradeability of, protocol the DNP3 Users Group has taken ownership of the protocol and assumes responsibility for its evolution. The DNP3 Users Group Technical Committee evaluates suggested modifications or additions to the protocol and then amends the protocol description as directed by the Users Group members.
DNP3 is very efficient for layered protocol while ensuring high data integrity. It is based on IEC 870-5 requirements and is suitable for application in the entire SCADA environment. For more information, check out the DNP3 User Group website.
DNP3 Solutions from FieldServer Technologies
- FS-QS-1010 QuickServer - Low-cost gateway DNP3 to Serial or Ethernet devices
- FS-QS-1011 QuickServer - Low-cost gateway DNP3 to LonWorks
- FS-B2010 Serial-Ethernet Gateway - DNP3 gateway to Serial or Ethernet devices
- FS-B2011 LonWorks Gateway - DNP3 gateway to LonWorks
- FS-B2510 Dual Serial Gateway - DNP3 gateway with two serial ports
- FS-B3510 Multipot Gateway - Multiport DNP3 gateway to multiple devices/protocols (Serial/Ethernet/LonWorks) - versions available for DeviceNet, ControlNet, Profibus
- FS-B4010 10-port Gateway - 10-port DNP3 gateway to multiple devices/protocols (Serial/Ethernet/LonWorks) - versions available for DH+ and Modbus Plus
- DNP3 Serial Protocol Driver- DNP3 Serial Software for use with all FST gateways
- DNP3 Ethernet Protocol Driver- DNP3 Ethernet Software for use with all FST gateways
- ProtoCessor FPC-FD2 - Embedded protocol gateway for OEMs to incorporate DNP3 into their devices
- ProtoCessor/ProtoCarrier FPC-CD2 - Protocol gateway daughter card for OEMs to quickly adapt their device to DNP3
- ProtoNode RER - External Serial/Ethernet protocol gateway for OEM applications enabling fast adaptation to DNP3
- ProtoNode LER - External LonWorks protocol gateway for OEM applications enabling fast adaptation to DNP3
DNP3 User Group - the organization that develops and supports DNP3 Standards
DNP3 Conformance Tested Products - products that have been tested at DNP3 Compliant and conform to DNP3 standards
