PROBLEM:
Most protocol mapping tests for gateways are performed manually. Each point is tested, one by one, to ensure data is mapped correctly from each device across the system. This manual process is:
- Time Consuming
- Error Prone
- Repetitive
SOLUTION:
Automatically test protocol and data type mapping in a gateway and document results with the Distributed Test Manager (DTM). This is accomplished by simulating changes in the downstream IEDs and verifying they are received upstream in the SCADA Master. The following benefits will be achieved:
- Saves Time
- Saves Money
- More Reliable
- Perform testing earlier by not waiting for the final system to be installed and configured