22-Oct-2014 TB50 published re Tests for devices supporting multiple versions of the Protocol

TB50 which covers Tests for devices supporting multiple versions of the Protocol has just been published by the WITS Technical Committee.

Find it now on the website here: WITS Technical Bulletin #50.2

See the updated Roadmap here: https://www.witsprotocol.org/wits-roadmap/ and the updated Technical Bulletin index here: WITS Technical Bulletin Index Oct 2014

By |2020-11-21T14:04:49+00:00October 22nd, 2014|News, Release News|0 Comments

September 2014 – ABB AquaMaster 3 Achieves Verified Status

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ABB’s AquaMaster 3 Flow Meter was already WITS Self Certified since June this year. Now ABB have gone one step further and, in conjunction with Schneider Electric and Servelec, have achieved full verification.

The defined verification procedure was followed – see “How to achieve self certified and verified status” for further details.

The device now appears in the Verified Field Devices section of the Device Catalogue.

By |2020-11-24T07:49:42+00:00September 5th, 2014|News, PSA News|0 Comments

Metasphere launches WITS DNP3 RTU

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Metasphere have released the WITS DNP3 MM-IM, an approved self-certified mains powered RTU. Featuring an IEC 61131 programming environment, the WITS DNP3 MM-IM acts as a gateway to expandable IO utilising industry standard protocols including Modbus and Ethernet IP; an RTU and PLC in one box.

With support for over 7000 points and storage for approximately 7.5 million DNP3 events the MM-IM can […]

By |2020-11-24T07:49:46+00:00August 13th, 2014|News, PSA News|0 Comments

ClearSCADA supports WITS 1.3

Schneider Electric Telemetry & Remote SCADA Solutions (TRSS) is pleased to announce that SCADA Expert ClearSCADA, our successful SCADA Host software package, now provides support for WITS 1.3, making Schneider Electric the first vendor to support WITS 1.3 within their Master Station. Support for WITS 1.3 is included in both ClearSCADA 2013 R2 and ClearSCADA 2014 R1, providing users the ability to choose between the current User Interface in 2013 R2, and the completely redesigned […]

By |2020-11-24T07:49:54+00:00July 1st, 2014|News, PSA News|0 Comments

Member profile – Kepware

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Company Overview

Kepware Technologies is a private software development company headquartered in Portland, Maine. Kepware provides a portfolio of software solutions to help businesses connect diverse automation devices and software applications. From plant floor to wellsite to windfarm, Kepware serves a wide range of customers in a variety of international vertical markets including Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Building Automation, Power […]

By |2020-11-24T07:50:10+00:00April 2nd, 2014|PSA News|0 Comments

How Thames Water has adopted the WITS Protocol


WITS Protocol Standardisation – Talking The Same Language

by Guy Fitzpatrick, Xylem Ltd

The Water Industry Telemetry Standards DNP3 Protocol was implemented in 2010-2011 to help water companies achieve greater efficiencies by standardising and improving communications protocols.  We describe below how Thames Water has adopted the protocol and the resulting benefits delivered to our business.

The Water Industry Telemetry Standards (WITS) protocol is based upon the international standard DNP3 protocol which was developed to allow for flexible […]

By |2020-11-24T07:50:17+00:00March 28th, 2014|PSA News|1 Comment

5-Feb-2014 New Technical Documentation Packs issued

A new set of Technical Documentation packs has been issued. These are:

  • TDP3c for users wanting WITS-DNP3 version 1.2 with SAv2
  • TDP4b for users wanting WITS-DNP3 version 2.0 with SAv5
  • TDP5a-SAv2 for users wanting WITS-DNP3 version 1.3 with SAv2
  • TDP5a-SAv5 for users wanting WITS-DNP3 version 2.1 with SAv5

Members should apply to […]

By |2020-11-24T07:50:33+00:00March 3rd, 2014|Release News|0 Comments

Report of PSA activities 2013

BIENNIAL GENERAL MEETING 31/10/2013

Report of the work of the Association over the past 2 years – Ver 3 21/11/2013

Inception

Following the period of development of the Protocol, the Protocol Standards Association was formed on 27th September 2011 at Interim Committee Meeting #8. The first Committee meeting of the new PSA was held on 11th December 2011. The Committee then consisted of:

Vendors:

  • Andrew Scott – Serck Controls (now Schneider Electric)
  • Guy Fitzpatrick – ITT Water & Wastewater […]
By |2020-11-24T07:51:58+00:00December 31st, 2013|News, PSA News|0 Comments
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