DNP3 Outstation Configuration on SCADAPack in Telepace Studio
Key Takeaway
How to configure a SCADAPack as a DNP3 Level 2 outstation — device addressing, data object mapping, unsolicited responses, event classes, and SCADA master integration.
Quick Answer
SCADAPack supports DNP3 Level 2 outstation on serial (RS-232/485) and Ethernet ports. Configure the outstation address in Telepace Studio, map I/O and registers to DNP3 data objects, assign event classes, and enable unsolicited responses for efficient SCADA communication.
DNP3 Configuration Steps
- Open Communications → DNP3 in the project tree
- Set the outstation address (1-65519)
- Select the communication port (serial or Ethernet)
- Map data objects:
- Binary Inputs (Object 1/2) ← digital inputs, status bits
- Analog Inputs (Object 30/32) ← scaled analog values
- Counters (Object 20/22) ← pulse accumulators
- Binary Outputs (Object 10/12) ← digital output control
- Analog Outputs (Object 40/42) ← analog setpoints
- Assign event classes (Class 1=alarms, Class 2=process, Class 3=status)
- Enable unsolicited responses for push-based reporting
Testing
Test with Geo SCADA or Ignition as the DNP3 master. Verify integrity poll responses, event reporting, and control output operation.
For comparison, see Bristol FB300 DNP3 configuration.
Frequently Asked Questions
DNP3 Level 2 outstation covering static data, event reporting, unsolicited responses, and basic control output.
Each data object is assigned to Class 1 (high-priority alarms), Class 2 (process values), or Class 3 (lower-priority status). The SCADA master polls each class independently.