Reliable Connectivity to DNP3 Outstation Devices over Serial
This driver is available in the following TOP Server driver suites:
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The DNP3 Client Serial driver works in conjunction with TOP Server® to provide data exchange between OPC UA, OPC DA, SuiteLink and DDE clients and DNP3 outstation devices (acting as DNP3 Servers) over Serial connections. This protocol and these devices are commonly used in the automation of substations and control systems for the electric utility industry. This driver acts as a controlling station/client.
Support for DNP SaV2 and SaV5 security ensures the integrity of your data transmissions.
This driver is available in the following TOP Server driver suites: TOP Server DNP3 Client Suite, TOP Server Power and Utilities Suite.
Proven benefits that help you deploy faster and operate more reliably
Configure in minutes with intuitive setup wizards
DNP SaV2 and SaV5 secure authentication with AES-256 Key Wrap algorithm
Sub-second updates with event buffering and unsolicited messaging support
Serial RS-232/422/485 plus Ethernet Encapsulation for legacy and modern deployments
"Outstanding reliability and performance. This driver has been running flawlessly in our production environment for over a year."
John Anderson
Automation Engineer, Manufacturing Solutions Inc.
Everything you need for reliable industrial connectivity
Full DNP 3.0 Level 3 compliance for comprehensive interoperability with utility devices.
Supports DNP SaV2 and SaV5 secure authentication — SaV5 uses AES-256 Key Wrap with 32-byte update keys.
Event buffering and playback support ensures no data is lost during communication gaps.
Supports Ethernet-to-Serial converters and terminal servers for mixed serial/Ethernet deployments.
Receive unsolicited messages from outstations to reduce polling overhead and network traffic.
Plug-and-play ease of use with automatic tag database generation.
Protocol
DNP3 (Distributed Network Protocol 3.0) Level 3
Networks
Serial RS-232, RS-422, RS-485; Ethernet-Encapsulated Serial
Max Channels
1024
Devices per Channel
1024
COM Port Range
1–999
Security
SaV2, SaV5 (AES-256 Key Wrap, 32-byte update keys)
License Type
Perpetual
Delivery
CD or Online, 0–1 Business Days
Note: Supports any device acting as a DNP3 server/outstation over serial, including RTUs, IEDs, controllers, and gateways commonly used in electric utility, water/wastewater, and oil & gas SCADA applications.
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