DNP3 binary input and output points

DNP3 binary point syntax

Telem_Server_<ScopeName>:%<OutstationFullName>;<PointType>;<PointNumber>{;[<PointName>]}

where items enclosed in { curly brackets } are optional.

• PointType: DI or DO

  Note: When referencing a binary output point using the DO point type, the Telemetry Server uses the "latch on/off" operation type.

• PointNumber: a decimal number from 0 to 65535 that maps to the "Point Number" field in the Telemetry Server dashboard. The maximum point number is on the device-dependent.

• PointName (optional): a descriptive name for the point, for example, LiftStationPump_01. If specified, the PointName must be enclosed in brackets.

  • If PointName is not specified, the point is assigned a default name that uses point type and number, in the format PointType_PointNumber, for example, DI_5.

  • If you want to create the new point in a different group than the Outstation group, include the group name: GroupName.PointName.

Binary reference examples

Without optional PointName:

Telem_Server_Node-12:%Group.DNP3_Outstation;DI;5

References binary input point 5, which is given the name DI_5

With optional PointName:

Telem_Server_Node-12:%Group.DNP3_Outstation;DI;5;[Tag_Name]

References binary input point 5, which is named Tag_Name