DNP3 ROUTER
A-DNP3R
DNP, DNP3, EtherNet/IP, Rockwell, Encompass, Secure, Radio, Communications,Rockwell, Allen Bradley, CompactLogix, ControlLogix, Micro800, Micro850, Authentication, Report by Exception, report-by-exception, events, outstation, master, MicroLogix, Logix
The DNP3 Router provides intelligent data routing between EtherNet/IP and DNP3 (serial, Ethernet UDP, or Ethernet TCP) with built-in secure communications.
- DNP3 Master or DNP3 Outstation operation in ControlLogix & CompactLogix Controllers
- DNP3 Outstation for Micro M850 Controller
- Direct-To-Tag mapping to Logix
- Supports 100,000 events per event group type
- Supports DNP3 Secure Authentication
- Supports Report-by-Exception (unsolicited responses)
- Formats complex DNP3 variants to Logix UDTs
- Easy implementation of all DNP3 Command functions

Overview
The DNP3 Router is able to transfer data from various DNP3 devices to a maximum of three Logix controllers. While Reactive 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. | Remote Device |
Scheduled Tag | The DNP3 Router transfers data between a DNP3 device and a number of Logix tags, using a preconfigured scheduled. No Logix or remote device configuration is required. | DNP3 Router |
Unscheduled | The DNP3 Router transfers messages received from a Logix Message Instruction. | Logix (Msg) |
The module supports ControlLogix and CompactLogix controllers in Scheduled Tag Mode. Reactive Tag Mode supports ControlLogix, CompactLogix, & Micro800 controllers.
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.
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 received DNP3 operation and communication statistics, without the need for any additional software.
Application
Example of a typical network setup in Scheduled/Unscheduled Tag Mode:
Typical network setup with Secure Authentication:
Example of a typical network in Reactive Tag Mode:
Specification
Electrical
Specification | Rating |
Power requirements | Input: 10 – 28V DC, (70 mA @ 24 VDC) |
Power consumption | 1.7 W |
Connector | 3-way terminal |
Conductors | 24 – 18 AWG |
Enclosure rating | IP20, NEMA/UL Open Type |
Temperature | -20 – 70 °C |
Earth connection | Yes, terminal based |
Emissions | IEC61000-6-4 |
ESD Immunity | EN 61000-4-2 |
Radiated RF Immunity | IEC 61000-4-3 |
EFT/B Immunity | EFT: IEC 61000-4-4 |
Surge Immunity | Surge: IEC 61000-4-5 |
Conducted RF Immunity | IEC 61000-4-6 |
Ethernet
Specification | Rating |
Connector | RJ45 |
Conductors | CAT5 STP/UTP |
ARP connections | Max 20 |
TCP connections | Max 20 |
CIP connections | Max 10 |
Communication rate | 10/100Mbps |
Duplex mode | Full/Half |
Auto-MDIX support | Yes |
Serial Port (RS232)
Specification | Rating |
Connector | 4-way terminal |
Conductor | 24 – 18 AWG |
Isolation voltage | 2.5 kV |
BAUD | 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200 |
Parity | None, Even, Odd |
DNP3
Specification | Rating |
Reactive Tag Mode | Max 30 mapping items |
Scheduled Tag mode | Max 30 mapping items |
Application Functions Supported | Read Write Select/Operate Direct-Operate Direct-Operate-No-Response Confirm (only in Reactive Mode) Immediate Freeze (only in Reactive Mode) Immediate Freeze No Response (only in Reactive Mode) Immediate Freeze and Clear (only in Reactive Mode) Immediate Freeze and Clear No Response (only in Reactive Mode) Cold Restart (only in Reactive Mode) Enable / Disable Unsolicited Messages (only in Reactive Mode) Delay Measure (only in Reactive Mode) Record Current Time (only in Reactive Mode) Unsolicited Response (only in Reactive Mode) Authentication Request Authentication Response |
Maximum DNP3 objects per request | 30 |
Maximum DNP3 request size per mapped item in Reactive Tag Mode | 1000 bytes |
Maximum DNP3 request size per mapped item inScheduled Tag Mode | 230 bytes |
Maximum Logix Controller support | 3 |
Unsolicited Response support | Yes |
Unsolicited Response support | Yes |
Maximum event buffer per DNP3 group | 100,000 (total of 900,000) |
Number of Commands per Request | 1 |
Event Read Interval | 10ms |
DNP3 Secure Authentication
Specification | Rating |
Key Change Method Supported | Pre-shared |
MAC Algorithms Supported |
HMAC SHA-1 encryption (4 octets – serial) – for legacy support HMAC SHA-1 encryption (8 octets – serial) HMAC SHA-1 encryption (10 octets – networked) HMAC SHA-256 encryption (8 octets – serial) HMAC SHA-256 encryption (16 octets – networked) AES-GMAC (12 octets) |
Key Wrap Algorithms Supported |
AES-128 Key Wrap AES-256 Key Wrap
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Aggressive Mode Supported | Yes |
Certifications
Specification | Rating |
CE Mark | ![]() |
RCM | ![]() |
UL Listed FILE: E494895 |
CLASS 1, DIV 2, GROUPS A, B, C, D
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ODVA Conformance | ![]() |
RoHS3 Compliant | ![]() |
UKCA | ![]() |
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