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PI Interface for DNP3

Object types

  • Last UpdatedNov 18, 2022
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The following table lists the DNP Object Types along with their associated Location5 value.

Object Location5

Generic Type

01, 021

Binary Input and Events

03, 041

Double-bit Input

10

Binary Output Status

203, 221

Binary Counters & Events

21, 231

Frozen Counters & Events

30, 321

Analog Input & Events

31, 331

Frozen Analog Input & Events

405

Analog Output Status

412

Analog Output Block (output)

50

Time and Date

80

Internal Indications

1104,1111

Octet String & Events

1 These types are considered to be equal. For example, a counter event (object 22) for point number 3 will be saved to a Counter ( Location5 = 20 ) PI point with point number 3 ( Location2 = 3 ).

2 This generic type is associated with DNP output objects. This type also needs specific InstrumentTag and Userint2 values.

3 This generic type is associated with DNP object 20 when requesting to freeze counter values. This type also needs specific Location2 and Userint1 values. If the point is used as an input point, then Userint2 will also be needed.

4 This type is associated with DNP Octet String and requires the use of the InstrumentTag attribute.

5 Object 40 can acquire the value (40) or status (-40) from the Remote Terminal Unit (RTU).

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