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DNP3.0 Communication Program

DNP3.0 Program​

  • Distributed Network Protocol (DNP) is a set of communication protocols used mainly in utility sectors such as electric and water.
  • The CIMON DNP3 program is designed to connect the device defined in the DNP3 protocol to the PLC device.

Register DNP3.0 Program​

  1. To create a new DNP3.0 program, in the Project Window, right-click Program and left-click New Program.

  1. Left-click DNP3.0 and left-click OK.

Configure DNP3.0 Program​

  • This example configures the DNP3.0 program to do the following:
    1. Set 5 WORDs from X0000 in the Binary Input field.
    2. Set 5 WORDs from Y0100 in the Binary Output field.
    3. Set the Binary Output Type as Pulse On (Single) and HandOff as 1 second (10×100ms).
    4. Set 10 WORDs from D00000 in the Counter field.
    5. Set 20 WORDs from D00100 in the Analog Input field.
    6. Set 20 WORDs from D00200 in the Analog Output field.
    7. Set HandOff in the Analog Output field as 1 second (10×100ms).