Specifications

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Choosing a Device for a Master Station Chapter 4

Choosing a Computer-

based Master Station

For many small SCADA configurations, a personal computer running Rockwell

Software FactoryTalk View SE software and DNP3 OPC Driver can meet the

requirements for both the operator interface and the master station. FactoryTalk

View SE software provides not only an operator interface but also master station

functionality, both at the same time. This configuration provides for the most

integrated and cost-effective master station for smaller applications.

Using FactoryTalk View SE Software as a Master Station

A single FactoryTalk View SE workstation can simultaneously be:

• the host computer, running operator-interface software.

• the master station, performing the remote station

data-gathering functions.

• the remote station programming terminal.

To create a cost-effective solution, equip a workstation with the following:

• FactoryTalk View SE HMI software

• DNP3 OPC server software

• RSLogix programming software

FactoryTalk View SE Software with DNP3 OPC

Driver

Remote Stations

Station Connected via Point-to-point Link

Full-duplex Protocol

Data Sharing

Ethernet

Serial or Ethernet