Automation Tab
Revised 2017-08-31
DNP3
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Sixnet
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Series SN/RAM
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6000 & RAM 9000 Software Manual
3.6.6
DNP3
DNP3
(Distributed Network Protocol) is a set of
communications
protocols
used between components in
process
automation
systems. Its main use is in utilities such as electric and water companies. Usage in other industries is
not common. It was developed for communications between various types of
data
acquisition
and control
equipment.
General
Click on the DNP3
General menu option and the following screen appears:
Define General Properties
Enable DNP3:
Select Yes to enable DNP3.
Compatibility Mode:
The DNP3 Slave driver can work under two(2) modes: Level 2 or Level 2+.
On new event when Event Queue is full:
Select whether to discard the oldest or newest message when log
is full.