This example demonstrates how to test the mapping of a SCADA gateway or RTU in an automated test environment.
In this example, Distributed Test Manager (DTM) simulates multiple IEC 61850 IEDs and a single DNP3 SCADA Master. This simulates the real environment that the gateway can be tested within. Automated tests are generated by repeatable actions. DTM runs these automated tests in order to validate the configuration of the gateway and document the results. In this example, the Triangle MicroWorks SCADA Data Gateway is the device under test.
This example illustrates how DTM can be used to test partial systems without requiring all components in place and configured. It also shows that this type of testing can be performed without expensive test equipment to generate signal changes.
This same test can be performed for standard SCADA protocols like ICCP/TASE.2, IEC 60870-5 (-101 or -104), DNP3, IEC 61850, and Modbus.