Introduction2.
Product overview2.1.
The DNP OPC Server provides methods for OPC clients to exchange data with devices
communicating via the DNP protocol.
Figure 2.1-1 DNP system overview
(1) NCC (Network Control Center)
(2) COM610/615 with DNP OPC Server
(3) Communication Engineering Tool (CET)
(4) Protection and control devices communicating through the DNP protocol
DNP 3.0 OPC Server features2.2.
The Distribute Networks Protocol (DNP) 3.0 is a standards-based communication protocol
designed for electric utility, water, oil & gas and security systems. DNP is hardware-
independent and works with a variety of networks enabling communication between
substation computers, Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), Intelligent Electronic Devices
(IEDs) and master stations over serial or LAN-based systems.
The physical layer can be any bit-serial physical layer such as RS-232 C, RS-485 or
ethernet.
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LAN/WAN Master
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