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 water companies.

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 Performance …

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 enable …

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 processes at their core, but will …

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. Only a …

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 Acquisition) …

Aug 12, 2024 · Distributed Network Protocol, commonly known as DNP3, is a set of communication protocols used between components in process automation systems. It plays a vital role in the …

DNP3, or DNP 3.0, is a communications protocol used in SCADA and remote monitoring systems. DNP stands for distributed network protocol and is widely used because it is an open standard protocol.

In this comprehensive guide, we will delve deep into the fundamentals of DNP3, its architecture, benefits, and applications. The Distributed Network Protocol, commonly referred to as DNP3, is a set …