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DNP3 Outstation Configuration in SEL RTAC

By NFM Consulting 1 min read

Key Takeaway

How to configure the RTAC as a DNP3 outstation to serve aggregated substation data to SCADA masters — data point mapping, event classes, unsolicited responses, and Secure Authentication.

Quick Answer

The RTAC presents aggregated substation data to the SCADA master (Geo SCADA, Ignition) as a single DNP3 outstation. The SCADA master polls one RTAC address instead of each relay individually.

Data Mapping

  • Binary Inputs — Protection status, breaker state, alarms
  • Analog Inputs — Metering (IA, IB, IC, VA, VB, VC, MW, MVAR, frequency)
  • Counters — Energy accumulators (kWh, MVARh)
  • Binary Outputs — Remote trip, breaker control, settings group switch
  • Analog Outputs — Remote setpoints

Event Classes

Class 1: trips, alarms, breaker operations. Class 2: metering changes. Class 3: status, informational.

Secure Authentication

DNP3 SAv5 (HMAC-SHA256) for authenticated control commands — required for NERC CIP at BES substations. See DNP3 SA guide.

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