Practical Modern SCADA Protocols
DNP3, 60870.5 and Related Systems

An engineer's guide to modern SCADA communications protocols.

Gordon Clarke (Author), Deon Reynders (Author)

9780750657990, Elsevier Science

Paperback, published 20 January 2004

544 pages
26.4 x 19.5 x 3.4 cm, 1.17 kg

SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems are at the heart of the modern industrial enterprise ranging from mining plants, water and electrical utility installations to oil and gas plants. In a market that is crowded with high-level monographs and reference guides, more practical information for professional engineers is required. This book covers the essentials of SCADA communication systems focussing on DNP3, the IEC 60870.5 standard and other new developments in this area. It commences with a brief review of the fundamentals of SCADA systems' hardware, software and the communications systems (such as RS-232, RS-485, Ethernet and TCP/IP) that connect the SCADA Modules together. A solid review is then done on the DNP3 and IEC 60870.5 protocols where its features, message structure, practical benefits and applications are discussed. This book provides you with the knowledge to design your next SCADA system more effectively with a focus on using the latest communications technologies available.

Introduction
Basic Terminology
Fundamentals of SCADA Communications
Preview of DNP3
Fundamentals of Distributed Network Protocol
Advanced Considerations of DNP
Preview of IEC 60870.5
Fundamentals of IEC 60870.5
Advanced Considerations of IEC 60870.5
Differences between DNP3 and IEC 60870.5
Intelligent Electronic Devices (IED's)
Ethernet and TCP/IP Networks
Fieldbus and SCADA Communications Systems
UCA Protocol
Radio and Telecommunications Considerations
Applications of DNP3 and SCADA Protocols
Future Developments
Appendix A: Glossary
Appendix B: Discussions
Appendix C: Implementers of DNP3
Appendix D: Sample Device Profile Document
Index.

Subject Areas: Networking standards & protocols [UTP], Electronics engineering [TJF]