ProSoft Technology, Inc. Distributed Network Protocol Interface PTQ-DNPS

The ProTalkQ DNPS 3.0 Slave Communication Module (PTQ-DNPS) is a Quantum backplane compatible module that allows Quantum processors to easily interface with DNP 3.0 compatible devices and hosts. Devices commonly supporting the protocol include relays, breakers, sub-station communication modules and other serial devices most commonly associated with power monitoring. The module supports DNP Subset Level 2 features and some of the Level 3 features allowing the many SCADA and field devices supporting the DNP protocol to be integrated into the Quantum platform. The module acts as a gateway between the DNP network and the Modicon backplane. The data transfer from the Quantum processor is asynchronous from the actions on the DNP network. Databases are user defined and stored in the module to hold the data required by the protocol. The PTQ-DNPS module is a powerful communication interface for Quantum platform processors. Developed under license from Schneider Electric, the module incorporates proprietary backplane technology that enables powerful data access to the Quantum processor. The PTQ-DNPS module is the ideal solution for many applications where DNP 3.0 Slave protocol connectivity must be added to a Modicon Quantum system. The DNPS solution has been designed to address the expanding interest in the DNP 3.0 protocol. The protocol was developed for the Power Utility industry and is recommended by the IEEE for RTU-IED communication applications. Additional industrial applications are quickly arising in the Water/Wastewater and Oil and Gas industries.