Siemens TIM 4R-IE DNP3 - Default Chapter; Preface

TIM DNP3
System Manual, 06/2014, C79000-G8976-C253-03
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Preface
Validity of this manual
This manual applies to the following modules:
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TIM 3V-IE DNP3
Hardware product version: 4
Firmware version V3.0
Article number: 6NH7803-3BA00-0AA0
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TIM 4R-IE DNP3
Hardware product version: 4
Firmware version V3.0
Article number: 6NH7803-4BA00-0AA0
Communications modules for the SIMATIC 300/400 for DNP3 communication via classic
WAN networks (via serial interface) and IP-based LAN / WAN networks (via RJ-45 interface)
Product names and abbreviations
The following short forms of product names are often used in this manual:
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TIM
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DNP3 TIM
Simplified names of the two TIM modules named above if the property being described in the
particular context applies equally to both modules.
Purpose of the manual
This manual supports you during the configuration, installation, commissioning and operation
of the DNP3 modules in a DNP3 network.
New in this release
● New functions of the above firmware version of the TIM:
– Master station function / node station
→ Use of the TIM 4R-IE DNP3 as DNP3 master station
→ Use of the TIM 3V IE DNP3 as DNP3 master station (restricted)
Note that the TIM 3V IE DNP3 can only establish connections to 8 stations.
→ Use of the TIM 4R-IE DNP3 as a node station
Note the DNP3 station types and the communications roles of the TIM in the section
Communications services of the TIM (Page 19).