The Value of Building Information Modeling: AECbytes Viewpoint #47. AECbytes Viewpoint #47 (August 31, 2009) Dr.
Burcin Becerik-Gerber and Samara Rice University of Southern California At the recent BIM CON ! DNP3. DNP3 (Distributed Network Protocol) is a set of communications protocols used between components in process automation systems.
Its main use is in utilities such as electric and water companies. Usage in other industries is not common. It was developed for communications between various types of data acquisition and control equipment. It plays a crucial role in SCADA systems, where it is used by SCADA Master Stations (aka Control Centers), Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), and Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs). Www05.abb.com/global/scot/scot229.nsf/veritydisplay/65b4a3780db3b3f3c2256e68003dffe6/$file/rec523_dnpprotmanend.pdf.