Semaphore White Paper on DNP3 Communications Protocol for Water and Wastewater Telemetry Systems

Semaphore, a CSE Global company, has released a white paper that describes the benefits of the DNP3 communications protocol in SCADA systems in the water and wastewater industries.

Emerging technological demands to satisfy IT and security requirements put constant pressure on SCADA systems management in the water and wastewater industries. How can SCADA systems cost-effectively evolve to continue meeting changing requirements? "Advantages of the DNP3 Communications Protocol for Water and Wastewater Telemetry Systems" shows how DNP3, an open, standard communications protocol, provides major benefits for both new and existing systems.

Semaphore's Kingfisher RTU series is based on an advanced, automation technology platform for SCADA applications. Kingfisher is an RTU line that features an embedded programming environment that is compliant with both IEC 61131-3 and 61499 as well as an enhanced DNP3 protocol suite, security platform, complete array of communications networks and advanced functionality including redundancy. Kingfisher Plus+ is a modular RTU that offers expansion up to 192 communications ports and 1024 I/O points.

T-BOX employs an innovative, decentralized architecture that enables the complete integration of programmable automation, alarm management, data logging and IP telemetry in a single, rugged package. Simple platforms leverage web technologies and push messaging via e-mail, SMS text and FTP. T-BOX systems are easy to configure and offer dramatically reduced costs versus traditional PLC and SCADA architectures.