Distributed Network Protocol 3 (DNP3) is a set of communications protocols used between components in process automation systems. Its main use is in utilities such as electric and …

Nov 18, 2025 · DNP3 is based on the standards of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Technical Committee 57, Working Group 03 who defined an OSI 3 layer "Enhanced …

DNP3 allows different devices within process automation systems to communicate. Different utility companies broadly use this protocol for gas, electrical, and water telemetry systems.

DNP3 protocol either passes measured data from or control commands to the plant floor mechanisms by using multiple interconnected outstations. Outstations are considered …

Sep 20, 2025 · DNP3, which stands for Distributed Network Protocol Version 3.0, is a telecommunications standard explicitly designed to define communications between master …

May 30, 2025 · DNP3 (Distributed Network Protocol) was developed by GE Harris to create a protocol specification for vendors of power grid SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data …

DNP3 provides the rules for substation computers and master station computers to communicate data and control commands. DNP3 is a non-proprietary protocol that is available to anyone. …

Purpose: The purpose of this standard is to document and make available the specifications for the DNP3 protocol. While a primary focus of this protocol is the Electric Utility Industry, other …

Dec 30, 2023 · Distributed Network Protocol 3 (DNP3) is a set of communication protocols used in utilities and process industries, primarily for electric, water, oil, and gas sectors. It’s used to …

Defines a standard mapping for management of Distributed Energy Resources (Solar, battery, wind, electric vehicles) using DNP3 mapping of IEC 60870-7-420 DER data models