The thesis presents the ME RTU telemetry unit, which is used as a communication link between a PLC and a control device. The ME RTU telemetry unit enables several ways of communication with a control device by employing communication protocols DNP3 or IEC 60870-5. The thesis focuses on communication over the mobile network. Such a communication is particularly suitable for remote process control, especially on locations where physical communication network is not established.
The thesis deals with the main attributes of remote process control and the main features of protocol DNP3 and protocol IEC 60870-5, which were developed specifically for remote-process communication. The program for communication of the ME RTU telemetry unit with the PLC and control device is described. The functions that are supported by the ME RTU telemetry unit using protocol DNP3 or protocol IEC 60870-5 have been tested. The test results have confirmed the performance of those functions.
Several specific examples of practical application of the ME RTU telemetry unit are treated. Furthermore, some examples for which the use of the ME RTU telemetry unit is not suitable are discussed.
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