DNP3 monitoring in PRTG for monitor utility field devices (RTUs, IEDs, relays) directly without relying only on SCADA
“I work in an OT/SCADA environment where many of our critical field devices (RTUs, IEDs, reclosers, protection relays, substation controllers, etc.) communicate using DNP3. This includes both serial and IP-based DNP3 connections.
Right now, PRTG is great for monitoring our IT infrastructure and networks, but we cannot monitor many of our OT devices because they only support DNP3 or provide much better diagnostic/event information through DNP3 than through SNMP or Modbus.
What I would need from native DNP3 support in PRTG: 1. Read key data from DNP3 devices
2. Time‑stamped event monitoring,
3. Monitor reliability of field connections.
Why this is important:
Utilities and water/wastewater rely heavily on DNP3-based devices
SCADA systems don’t provide enterprise-wide monitoring visibility
We want IT/OT convergence dashboards showing both network health and OT device health in the same place
Using PRTG as a “single pane of glass” would simplify operations and improve situational awareness