APARIAN A-DNP3R User manual

DNP3 Router
User Manual
A-DNP3R
Document No. D109-010
09/2017
Revision 1.15

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CONTENTS
1. Preface ............................................................................................................................... 5
1.1. Introduction to the DNP3 Router ................................................................................ 5
1.2. Features ....................................................................................................................... 5
1.3. Architecture ................................................................................................................. 6
1.4. Additional Information ................................................................................................ 9
1.5. Support ........................................................................................................................ 9
2. Installation ....................................................................................................................... 10
2.1. Module Layout .......................................................................................................... 10
2.2. Module Mounting ..................................................................................................... 12
2.3. Power ........................................................................................................................ 13
2.4. RS232 Port ................................................................................................................. 13
2.5. Ethernet Port ............................................................................................................. 13
3. Setup ................................................................................................................................ 14
3.1. Install Configuration Software .................................................................................. 14
3.2. Network Parameters ................................................................................................. 14
3.3. Creating a New Project .............................................................................................. 18
3.4. DNP3 parameters ...................................................................................................... 20
3.5. Message Routing ....................................................................................................... 29
3.5.1. Reactive Tag (Outstation) Mode ........................................................................ 29
3.5.2. Scheduled Tag (Master) Mode........................................................................... 35
3.5.3. Unscheduled Mode ............................................................................................ 40
3.6. DNP3 Events .............................................................................................................. 40
3.6.1. Reactive Mode (DNP3 Outstation) .................................................................... 40
3.6.2. Scheduled Mode (DNP3 Master) ....................................................................... 42
3.7. Module Download ..................................................................................................... 44
3.8. RSLogix 5000 Configuration ...................................................................................... 47
3.8.1. Studio 5000 Configuration (Version 20+) .......................................................... 47
3.8.2. RSLogix 5000 Configuration (Pre-Version 20) .................................................... 51
4. Logix Operation ................................................................................................................ 56
4.1. Message Routing ....................................................................................................... 56
4.2. RSLogix 5000 assemblies ........................................................................................... 56

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4.2.1. Input Assembly................................................................................................... 57
4.2.2. Output Assembly................................................................................................ 58
4.3. Unscheduled Messaging ........................................................................................... 58
4.3.1. Example .............................................................................................................. 62
5. DNP3 Operation ............................................................................................................... 65
5.1. General ...................................................................................................................... 65
5.2. Analog/Binary Output Commands ............................................................................ 67
5.2.1. Receiving Output Commands ............................................................................ 68
5.2.2. Sending Output Commands ............................................................................... 69
5.3. Counter Freeze Commands ....................................................................................... 69
5.4. DNP3 Events – Unsolicited Responses ...................................................................... 71
5.4.1. Outstation Event Configuration ......................................................................... 71
5.4.2. Master Event Unloading .................................................................................... 73
5.5. Report-By-Exception ................................................................................................. 75
6. Security ............................................................................................................................ 77
7. Diagnostics ....................................................................................................................... 79
7.1. LEDs ........................................................................................................................... 79
7.2. Module Status Monitoring in Slate ........................................................................... 80
7.3. DNP3 Packet Capture ................................................................................................ 88
7.4. Module Event Log...................................................................................................... 91
7.5. Web Server ................................................................................................................ 92
8. Technical Specifications ................................................................................................... 94
8.1. Dimensions ................................................................................................................ 94
8.2. Electrical .................................................................................................................... 95
8.3. Ethernet ..................................................................................................................... 95
8.4. Serial Port .................................................................................................................. 96
8.5. DNP3 .......................................................................................................................... 96
8.6. DNP3 Secure Authentication ..................................................................................... 97
8.7. Certifications ............................................................................................................. 98
A. Appendix – DNP3 reference............................................................................................. 99
A.1. DNP3 Functions ......................................................................................................... 99
A.2. DNP3 Groups ........................................................................................................... 100
A.3. Supported DNP3 Group Variations ......................................................................... 102

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A.4. DNP3 Qualifier Code ............................................................................................... 103
A.5. DNP3 Event Status Flags .......................................................................................... 105
Index ....................................................................................................................................... 107
Revision History
Revision Date Comment
1.0 29 May 2015 Initial document
1.1 26 June 2015 Add Scheduled mode Tag map status
1.2 14 July 2015 Add note that a maximum of 230 bytes can be transferred per mapped item
when in Scheduled Tag Mode.
1.3 24 July 2015 Indication of serial data and stop bits supported
1.4 25 August 2015 Add UL Listed mark
1.5 30 September 2015 Add support for EtherNet/IP retry statistics and configuration
1.6 13 May 2016 Add ODVA Conformance mark
1.7 26 June 2016 Updated temperature range
1.8 11 August 2016 Added RoHS2 compliant to certifications
1.9 8 September 2016 Updated Reactive Mode to support DNP3 Events
Support Group and Variations to DNP3 Conformance Level 3
Support for DNP3 Device Attributes
1.10 20 January 2017 Update new master event features
Create sections for unsolicited operation
1.11 21 February 2017 Added support for unsolicited connection creation in Outstation mode.
Added the ability to change the TCP connection timeouts in Master or
Outstation mode.
1.12 10 March 2017 Added support for Logix triggered outstation Event Logging.
1.13 23 May 2017 Add support for two additional interface modes.
Add RCM Conformance mark.
1.14 8 September 2017 Added support for Rockwell’s Micro820 and Micro850 controllers.
1.15 15 September 2017 Added option in Slate configuration to link CSQ of unsolicited to that of
aggressive mode.

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1. PREFACE
1.1. INTRODUCTION TO THE DNP3 ROUTER
This manual describes the installation, operation, and diagnostics of the Aparian DNP3
Router. The DNP3 Router provides intelligent data routing between EtherNet/IP and DNP3
(serial, Ethernet UDP, or Ethernet TCP). The DNP3 Router allows the user to integrate DNP3
devices over a secure link into a Rockwell Logix platform (e.g. ControlLogix or CompactLogix)
with minimal effort.
Figure 1.1. – Typical Setup
1.2. FEATURES
The DNP3 Router is able to transfer data from various DNP3 devices to a maximum of three
Logix controllers. The module operates in one of three modes, simplifying the configuration
for all applications.
Mode Description Message Initiator
Reactive Tag The DNP3 Router will convert DNP3 messages to Logix controller tag
reads or tag writes. (DNP3 Outstation) Remote Device
Scheduled Tag The DNP3 Router transfers data between a DNP3 device and a
number of Logix tags, using a preconfigured scheduled.
(DNP3 Master)
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No Logix or remote device configuration is required.
Unscheduled The DNP3 Router transfers messages received from a Logix Message
Instruction.
(DNP3 Master)
Logix (Msg)
Table 1.1. – Modes of Operation
The DNP3 Router is configured using the Aparian Slate application. This program can be
downloaded from www.aparian.com free of charge. Slate offers various configuration
methods, including a controller tag browser.
Hereafter the DNP3 Router will be referred to as the module.
The module can operate in both a Logix “owned” and standalone mode. With a Logix
connection the input and output assemblies will provide additional diagnostics information
which will be available in the Logix controller environment.
The DNP3 Router allows the user to integrate DNP3 devices into a Logix system with minimal
effort. No copying or mapping of data in the Logix controller is required as the DNP3 Router
writes directly into Logix tags.
The DNP3 Router also provides DNP3 Secure Authentication 5 which enables the user to
connect DNP3 devices to a Logix platform securely. The module also provides a range of
statistics and traffic analyser to help fault find any problems.
The DNP3 Router supports DNP3 on three ports which can be configured from the Slate
environment; Serial, Ethernet TCP, or Ethernet UDP.
Previously complicated data mapping is made easy by precompiled UDTs which converts the
various DNP3 data formats into sensible data in the Logix environment.
The module uses isolated RS232 for DNP3 serial communication providing better noise
immunity. The RS232 port also uses a terminal block for convenient installation.
A built-in webserver provides detailed diagnostics of system configuration and operation,
including the display of DNP3 operation and communication statistics, without the need for any
additional software.
1.3. ARCHITECTURE
The figure below provides an example of the typical network setup in reactive mode.

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Figure 1.2. - Example of a typical network setup in reactive mode
By converting and redirecting serial DNP3 messages from legacy devices to EtherNet/IP, the
module provides an interface for data exchange to Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and
CompactLogix platforms. This enables user to replace legacy devices and systems with
minimal effort and downtime.
The DNP3 Router allows a Logix platform to seamlessly integrate into a DNP3 network with
Reactive Tag Mode. The module will route DNP3 message directly to Logix tags with no need
for additional ladder code.
Figure 1.3. - Example of a typical network setup in scheduled/unscheduled mode

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Systems that rely on a central ControlLogix communicating to a number of remote DNP3
devices, (e.g. Eletrical Protection Units or Intelligent Relays), may find the DNP3 Router useful
when operating in Scheduled Tag Mode as shown in the image above. The module will
exchange data between the DNP3 device and Logix platform at a configured interval without
any need for additional coding or mapping.
Figure 1.4. – Example of a typical network setup when using secure authentication
The DNP3 Router also provides the latest DNP3 Secure Authentication 5 standard which
allows for secure authentication across the DNP3 network (Serial or Ethernet). The need for
network security is essential to utility installations and operations to prevent unwanted
attacks from outsiders. The DNP3 Router allows the user to configure the type and level of
security needed with minimal effort.

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1.4. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The following documents contain additional information that can assist the user with the
module installation and operation.
Resource Link
Slate Installation http://www.aparian.com/software/slate
DNP3 Router User Manual
DNP3 Router Datasheet
Example Code & UDTs
http://www.aparian.com/products/dnp3router
Ethernet wiring standard www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/video/cds/cde/cde205_220_420/installation/guide/
cde205_220_420_hig/Connectors.html
CIP Routing The CIP Networks Library, Volume 1, Appendix C:Data Management
DNP3 http://www.dnp.org
Table 1.2. - Additional Information
1.5. SUPPORT
Technical support is provided via the Web (in the form of user manuals, FAQ, datasheets etc.)
to assist with installation, operation, and diagnostics.
For additional support the user can use either of the following:
Resource Link
Contact Us web link www.aparian.com/contact-us
Support email [e-mail]
Table 1.3. – Support Details

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2. INSTALLATION
2.1. MODULE LAYOUT
The module has three ports at the bottom of the enclosure as shown in the figure below. The
ports are used for Ethernet, RS232 serial, and power. The power port uses a three-way
connector which is used for the DC power supply positive and negative (or ground) voltage as
well as the earth connection.
The RS232 port uses a four-way connector. This provides connection for the communication
transmit (TX), receive (RX), and ground (GND) conductors. The fourth connection (earth) is
used for shielding the cable in high noise environments.
The Ethernet cable must be wired according to industry standards which can be found in the
additional information section of this document.
Figure 2.1. – DNP3 Router side and bottom view
The module provides three diagnostic LEDs as shown in the front view figure below. These
LEDs are used to provide information regarding the module system operation, the Ethernet
interface, and the auxiliary communication interface (RS232).