Bridge

A communications device that provides high-performance, reliable, and secure DNP3 transport between remote terminal unit (RTU) and data centers, Bridges are manufactured to perform one of two roles: Master or Remote. A Master Bridge provides the connection or take-out point for the Remote Bridges to the SCADA system. The Remote Bridges connect to the RTUs to provide connectivity back to the Master.

The Bridge is so named because it connects (bridges) two networks. For example, Bridges deployed in a Distribution Automation solution bridge the Itron RF network and the utility DPN3 network.

There are Bridges for both the Itron Gen4 network and Gen5 network. Both provide Ethernet and serial connectivity for simultaneous support of DNP3 and management traffic. Bridge 5 also provides APIs for maximum flexibility.

See also eBridge, and sBridge.