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As systems evolve and expand and protocols change, legacy communications connecting new and old systems are essential for ensuring optimal uptime. The top-end SCADA uses protocol conversion to send or receive a common stream of data. Only a properly created router functioning as a leader can communicate with a wide range of industrial protocols that function as followers and can accomplish this task.

DNP3, Modbus RTU, Modbus IP, IEC 104, IEC 101, and MMS are the most often converted protocols. In industrial settings, SCADA systems are utilized to interact with several outstations. There will be incompatibilities as the network expands and new systems are introduced. SCADA no longer has to connect with several points of presence thanks to routers with protocol conversion capabilities, such as Westermo Merlin 4400.

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An industrial system can benefit from a protocol-based firewall by using a protocol converter. Network security has recently taken a primary concern due to the rise of cyber-attacks. Bi-directional conversion will be achieved by a protocol converter, which enables firewall rules to impose restrictions on communication between remote and SCADA. Only valid data requests with mapped connections between the protocols will receive a response. No mapping means will lead to no response. As a result, your network will be automatically protected from unauthorized traffic while yet allowing for critical industrial application communication. Also, the cost-effective integration of current assets into a single SCADA system can be accomplished with the help of a router that has protocol conversion capabilities.

 

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