OPC UA to DNP3.0 Serial/Ethernet QuickServer Gateway

The OPC UA to DNP3.0 Serial/Ethernet Gateway acts as a protocol converter. It provides a bilateral connection between OPC UA devices and Network and a DNP3.0 Serial/Ethernet Devices and Networks.
Our QuickServers are high performance, fully configurable, cost effective Building and Industrial Automation gateways to easily interface devices to networks in commercial buildings and industrial plants.
Every QuickServer includes browser-based tools for quick set-up and to perform diagnostics including determination of status, network settings, node information, map descriptors and more.
The premium QuickServer FS-QS-3X10 series comes equipped with dual Ethernet ports, RS485 and RS232 serial ports and is available with up to 10k point capacity.
The OPC UA Driver allows the FieldServer to transfer data to and from devices over Ethernet using the OPC UA protocol. The OPC UA Driver uses TCP, either connecting to an OPC UA server using regular opc.tcp or securely using https.
The Ethernet DNP3.0 driver allows the FieldServer to transfer data to and from devices over Ethernet using DNP3.0 protocol.
The DNP3.0 Serial driver allows the FieldServer to transfer data to and from devices over RS-232 or RS-485 using DNP3.0 protocol.
SKU:
CAS-QS-3010-3212 (250 points),CAS-QS-3110-3212 (500 points),CAS-QS-3210-3212 (1000 points),CAS-QS-3310-3212 (3000 points),CAS-QS-3410-3212 (5000 points),CAS-QS-3510-3212 (10000 points);
CAS-QS-2010-3212 (250 points),CAS-QS-2110-3212 (1000 points),CAS-QS-2210-3212 (500 points),CAS-QS-2310-3212 (3000 points),CAS-QS-2410-3212 (5000 points);
CAS-QS-1010-3212 (250 points),CAS-QS-1210-3212 (500 points),CAS-QS-1310-3212 (3000 points),CAS-QS-1410-3212 (5000 points);
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Classic QuickServer Gateway (Serial-Ethernet)

QuickServer is a high performance, fully configurable, cost-effective Building and Industrial Automation gateway for integrators to easily interface devices to networks in commercial buildings and industrial plants.

System integrators worldwide have benefitted from the value of the powerful line of interoperability gateways offered by FieldServer. Now, QuickServer adds to that value by running the same robust FieldServer protocol conversion software on a highly cost-effective platform backed by the experience, engineering expertise and proven technical support that integrators have come to expect from FieldServer.

QuickServer (Serial-Ethernet) is available in two series:

The FS-QS-1X10 Series is preloaded with two BAS drivers (two RS485 serial ports and one Ethernet port) Drivers from a list of over 150 protocols. There is a basic QuickServer that can handle up to 250 points and an enhanced QuickServer that can handle 500 points.

The FS-QS-1220 Series is preloaded with two BAS drivers (one RS485 serial port, one RS232 serial port, and one Ethernet port) Drivers from a list of over 150 protocols. Each QuickServer can handle up to 500 points.

Each QuickServer includes browser-based tools to make it easy to set-up QuickServer and perform diagnostics including determination of status, network settings, node information, map descriptors and more. The USB flash drive also includes the Discovery utility to determine what FieldServers are on a network.

BTL Mark is registered to the MSA BACnet Driver for MSA QuickServer line of products

Quickserver Gateway (Serial-Ethernet)

The QuickServer is a high performance, fully configurable, cost effective Building and Industrial Automation gateway for integrators to easily interface devices to networks in commercial buildings and industrial plants.

System integrators world-wide have benefitted from the value of the powerful line of interoperability gateways offered by FieldServer. Now, QuickServer adds to that value by running the same robust FieldServer protocol conversion software on a highly cost effective platform backed by the experience, engineering expertise and proven technical support that integrators have come to expect from FieldServer.

QuickServer (Serial-Ethernet) is available in two series:

The QuickServer FS-QS-2X10 series is available at four different point capacities. Each QuickServer is preloaded with two drivers (serial and/or Ethernet) from a customer’s choice of 140 different drivers, E.G. Modbus, BACnet, SNMP, EtherNet/IP and many more.

The FS-QS-2010 with 2 RS485 and 1 ethernet port can support up to 250 points. The FS-QS-2210 can support up to 500 points. The FS-QS-2310 can support up to 3,000 points. The FS-QS-2410 can support up to 5,000 points.

Equivalently the FS-QS-2020 with 1 RS485, 1 RS232 and 1 ethernet port can support up to 250 points. The FS-QS-2220 can support up to 500 points. The FS-QS-2320 can support up to 3,000 points. The FS-QS-2420 can support up to 5,000 points.

Every QuickServer includes browser-based tools to make it easy to set-up QuickServer and perform diagnostics including determination of status, network settings, node information, map descriptors and more. The USB flash drive also includes the Discovery utility to determine what FieldServers are on a network.

BTL Mark is registered to the MSA BACnet Driver for MSA QuickServer line of products

Dual Ethernet Port Quickserver Gateway (Serial-Ethernet)

The QuickServer is a high performance, fully configurable, cost effective Building and Industrial Automation gateway for integrators to easily interface devices to networks in commercial buildings and industrial plants.

System integrators world-wide have benefitted from the value of the powerful line of interoperability gateways offered by FieldServer. Now, QuickServer adds to that value by running the same robust FieldServer protocol conversion software on a highly cost effective platform backed by the experience, engineering expertise and proven technical support that integrators have come to expect from FieldServer.

The QuickServer FS-QS-3X10-F series is available at four different point capacities. Each QuickServer is preloaded with 140 different drivers, such as Modbus, BACnet, SNMP, EtherNet/IP and many more. See page 3 for the complete list. The FS-QS-3010-F can support up to 250 points. The FS-QS-3110-F can support up to 500 points. The FS-QS-3210-F can support up to 1,000 points. The FS-QS-3310-F can support up to 3,000 points. The FS-QS-3410-F can support up to 5,000 points. The FS-QS-3510-Fire can support up to 10,000 points.

With two Ethernet ports, the QuickServer allows data to move seamlessly across disparate subnets, using a dedicated port for Cloud connectivity. This port isolation allows for enhanced LAN security from the BMS/WAN/Cloud. An embedded OpenVPN Server enables secure remote access to Ethernet devices in the field.

Every QuickServer includes browser-based tools to make it easy to set-up QuickServer and perform diagnostics including determination of status, network settings, node information, map descriptors and more. The USB flash drive also includes the Discovery utility to determine what FieldServers are on a network.

BTL Mark is registered to the MSA BACnet Driver for MSA QuickServer line of products

DNP3.0 Ethernet

The Ethernet DNP 3.0 driver allows the FieldServer to transfer data to and from devices over Ethernet using DNP 3.0 protocol. The FieldServer can emulate either a Server of Client. The DNP 3.0 Ethernet Driver adheres to and supports the framework specified by the IEEE 1815-2012 Standard for electrical power system communications.  

The following information was copied form the DNP 3.0 User Group Internet site.  

The development of DNP3 was a comprehensive effort to achieve open, standardsbased Interoperability between substation computers, RTUs, IEDs (Intelligent Electronic Devices) and master stations (except inter-master station communications) for the electric utility industry. Also important was the time frame; the need for a solution to meet today's requirements. As ambitious an undertaking as this was, we reached this objective. And since the inception of DNP, the protocol has also become widely utilized in adjacent industries such as water / waste water, transportation and the oil and gas industry.  

DNP3 is based on the standards of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Technical Committee 57, Working Group 03 who have been working on an OSI 3 layer "Enhanced Performance Architecture" (EPA) protocol standard for telecontrol applications. DNP3 has been designed to be as close to compliant as possible to the standards as they existed at time of development with the addition of functionality not identified in Europe but needed for current and future North American applications (e.g. limited transport layer functions to support 2K block transfers for IEDs, RF and fiber support). DNP3 has been selected as a Recommended Practice by the IEEE C.2 Task Force; RTU to IED Communications Protocol.  

DNP3 is an open and public protocol. In order to ensure interoperability, longevity and upgradeability of, protocol the DNP3 Users Group has taken ownership of the protocol and assumes responsibility for its evolution. The DNP3 Users Group Technical Committee evaluates suggested modifications or additions to the protocol and then amends the protocol description as directed by the Users Group members.  

DNP3 Features: DNP3 offers flexibility and functionality that go far beyond conventional communications protocols. Among its robust and flexible features DNP3 includes:  

  • Output options  
  • Secure configuration/file transfers  
  • Addressing for over 65,000 devices on a single link  
  • Time synchronization and time-stamped events  
  • Broadcast messages  
  • Data link and application layer confirmation  

DNP3 was originally designed based on three layers of the OSI seven-layer model: application layer, data link layer and physical layer. The application layer is objectbased with objects provided for most generic data formats. The data link layer provides for several methods of retrieving data such as polling for classes and object variations. The physical layer defines most commonly a simple RS-232 or RS-485 interface.  

DNP3 is very efficient for a layered protocol while ensuring high data integrity

DNP3 Benefits: Because DNP3 is based on the IEC 870-5 requirements, DNP3 is suitable for application in the entire SCADA environment. This includes RTU to IED communications, master to remote communications, and even peer-to-peer instances and network applications.  

Being an object-based application layer protocol, DNP3 has the flexibility to support multiple operating modes such as poll-response, polled report-by-exception, unsolicited responses and peer-to-peer. It permits multiple masters and encourages distributed intelligence.  

Users can expect many benefits from using DNP3. In the short term:  

  • Interoperability between multi-vendor devices  
  • Fewer protocols to support in the field  
  • Reduced software costs  
  • No protocol translators needed  
  • Shorter delivery schedules  
  • Less testing, maintenance and training  
  • Improved documentation  
  • Independent conformance testing  
  • Support by independent users group and third-party sources (e.g. test sets, source code)

DNP3.0 Serial

The DNP3.0 Serial driver allows the FieldServer to transfer data to and from devices over RS-232 or RS485 using DNP3.0 protocol. The FieldServer can emulate either a Server or Client. When the FieldServer is a Server (slave), only one Client (master) can communicate to it. The DNP3.0 Serial Driver adheres to and supports the framework specified by the IEEE 1815-2012 Standard for electrical power system communications.

The following information was copied from the DNP3 User Group Internet site

The development of DNP3 was a comprehensive effort to achieve open, standards-based Interoperability between substation computers, RTUs, IEDs (Intelligent Electronic Devices) and master stations (except inter-master station communications) for the electric utility industry. Also important was the time frame; the need for a solution to meet today's requirements. As ambitious an undertaking as this was, we reached this objective. And since the inception of DNP, the protocol has also become widely utilized in adjacent industries such as water / waste water, transportation and the oil and gas industry.

DNP3.0 is based on the standards of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Technical Committee 57, Working Group 03 who have been working on an OSI 3 layer "Enhanced Performance Architecture" (EPA) protocol standard for telecontrol applications. DNP3.0 has been designed to be as close to compliant as possible to the standards as they existed at time of development with the addition of functionality not identified in Europe but needed for current and future North American applications (e.g. limited transport layer functions to support 2K block transfers for IEDs, RF and fiber support). DNP3.0 has been selected as a Recommended Practice by the IEEE C.2 Task Force; RTU to IED Communications Protocol.

DNP3.0 is an open and public protocol. In order to ensure interoperability, longevity and upgradeability of, protocol the DNP3.0 Users Group has taken ownership of the protocol and assumes responsibility for its evolution. The DNP3.0 Users Group Technical Committee evaluates suggested modifications or additions to the protocol and then amends the protocol description as directed by the Users Group members.

DNP3 Features:

DNP3 offers flexibility and functionality that go far beyond conventional communications protocols. Among its robust and flexible features DNP3 includes:

  • Output options
  • Secure configuration/file transfers
  • Addressing for over 65,000 devices on a single link
  • Time synchronization and time-stamped events
  • Broadcast messages
  • Data link and application layer confirmation

DNP3 was originally designed based on three layers of the OSI seven-layer model: application layer, data link layer and physical layer. The application layer is object-based with objects provided for most generic data formats. The data link layer provides for several methods of retrieving data such as polling for classes and object variations. The physical layer defines most commonly a simple RS-232 or RS-485 interface. DNP3 is very efficient for a layered protocol while ensuring high data integrity.

DNP3 Benefits:

Because DNP3 is based on the IEC 870-5 requirements, DNP3 is suitable for application in the entire SCADA environment. This includes RTU to IED communications, master to remote communications, and even peer-to-peer instances and network applications. It permits multiple masters and encourages distributed intelligence.

Users can expect many benefits from using DNP3. In the short term:

  • Interoperability between multi-vendor devices
  • Fewer protocols to support in the field
  • Reduced software costs
  • No protocol translators needed
  • Shorter delivery schedules
  • Less testing, maintenance and training
  • Improved documentation
  • Independent conformance testing
  • Support by independent users group and third-party sources (e.g. test sets, source code)

OPC UA

The OPC UA Driver allows the FieldServer to transfer data to and from devices over Ethernet using the OPC UA protocol. The OPC UA Driver uses TCP, either connecting to an OPC UA server using regular opc.tcp or securely using https. If using https, users can upload their client certificate and private key. The default port is 26543 and is configurable.

The driver was developed for the OPC Unified Architecture protocol specification from the OPC Foundation. The specification can be found by clicking here.

The FieldServer can emulate both a Client and a Server. When configured as a Client, the OPC UA driver will connect to the configured OPC UA Servers and attempt to read the requested data points. This data is stored on the FieldServer to be mapped to other protocols or simply to be viewed. When configured as a Server, the OPC UA driver creates an endpoint that other OPC UA Clients can connect to, and creates the OPC objects and attributes based on the configuration to make data from other protocols available to OPC UA Clients.

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Specifications

Classic QuickServer Gateway (Serial-Ethernet)
Classic QuickServer Specs: FS-QS-1XX0

Depending on what hardware you require, the specifications will contain different options. For Example, M-bus section is only available on the FS-QS-1x50/FS-QS-1x51 devices where x is A for 16 devices, B for 32 devices and C for 64 devices. See images below for Port Support and product code check.




Quickserver Gateway (Serial-Ethernet)
QuickServer Specs: FS-QS-2XX0

Environment
  • Operating Temperature: -20 to 70°C (-4 to 158oF)
  • Relative Humidity: 10-95% RH non-condensing
Power Requirements
  • Intput: 24VAC 0.125A, 12-24VDC 0.25A @12 VDC
  • Max Power: 3W


Physical Dimensions
  • Dimensions (WxDxH): 4 x 1.1 x 2.7 in (10.16 x 2.8 x 6.8cm)
  • Weight: 0.4 lbs (0.2 Kg)
Other

Web configuration
On-board diagnostics
DIN rail mount included

  • Capacity: 250 points FS-QS-20XX, 500 points FS-QS-22XX, 3000 points FS-QS-23XX, 5000 points FS-QS-24XX
Communication

FS-QS-2XX0

  • Baud: 9600, 19200, 34800, 57600, 76800
  • Serial (Galvanic Isolation) Ports: 1 x RS485, 1 x RS232/RS485
  • Ethernet Port: 10/100baseT, MDIX, DHCP

Approvals
  • UL 60950
  • IC Canada
  • RoHS Compliant
  • WEEE compliant
  • RoHS compliant
  • CE and FCC class B and C part 15

Dual Ethernet Port Quickserver Gateway (Serial-Ethernet)
Dual Ethernet Port QuickServers: FS-QS-3XX0

Environment

  • Operating Temperature: -20 to 70°C (-4 to 158°F)
  • Relative Humidity: 10-95% RH non-condensing

Power Requirements

  • Input: 24VAC 0.125A, 9-30VDC 0.25A @12 VDC
  • Max Power: 3W

Physical Dimensions

  • Dimensions (WxDxH): 4 x 1.1 x 2.7 in (10.16 x 2.8 x 6.8cm)
  • Weight: 0.4 lbs (0.2 Kg)

Other

Web configuration
On-board diagnostics
DIN rail mount included

Communication

FS-QS-3XX0

  • Baud: 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 76800, 115000
  • Serial (Galvanic Isolation): 1 x RS-485/RS-232 & 1 x RS-485
  • Ethernet: 2 x 10/100BaseT, MDIX, DHCP

Approvals

  • CE and FCC Class B & C Part 15
  • BTL Marked
  • UL 60950-1 and CAN/CSA C22 2
  • IC Canada & KC Certification
  • RoHS3 and WEEE complaint

Block Diagrams

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