Power Suite
Product Overview
The Power Industry requires efficient data acquisition across different networks—with Kepware, you can fully integrate data into your HMI, SCADA, MES, Historian, or ERP system with minimal effort. The Power Suite provides power professionals with a comprehensive list of drivers at an affordable price. It allows you to automatically connect, control, and manage devices locally or at a remote facility.
The Kepware communication platform's single user interface across all driver and driver suites establishes a communications buffer where additional features and plug-ins can be installed on an as-needed basis—keeping Kepware's latest technologies and communication drivers at the tip of your fingers.
Power Suite Performance Overview
Included Communication Drivers
- DNP3 Master Ethernet driver supports the DNP3 Ethernet protocol
- DNP3 Master Serial driver supports the DNP3 Serial protocol
- Custom Interface driver allows the development of custom communications into Kepware using any language that supports the Windows API
- IEC 61850 MMS Client driver connects to electrical substation equipment that supports the IEC 61850 Manufacturing Message Specification (MMS)
- IEC 60870-5-101 driver connects to IEC 60870-5-101 slave devices in an electrical substation, including RTUs, IEDs, controllers, and gateways.
- IEC 60870-5-104 driver connects to IEC 60870-5-104 slave devices in an electrical substation, including RTUs, IEDs, controllers, and gateways.
- Modbus ASCII driver supports the Modbus ASCII Serial protocol
- Modbus Ethernet driver supports the Modbus TCP protocol
- Modbus Serial driver supports the Modbus RTU Serial protocol
- User Configurable (U-CON) driver enables custom connectivity to basic communications protocols
- English
- DDE Format CF_Text and AdvancedDDE
- NIO Interface for iFIX
- ODBC (Open Database Connectivity)
- OPC Data Access (OPC DA) Versions 1.0a, 2.0, 2.05a, and 3.0
- SuiteLink and FastDDE for Wonderware
Power Suite Component Drivers Overview
- Ping driver monitors basic PING-compliant network devices
- SNMP driver monitors and manages SNMP Managed Devices (Network Infrastructure, Bridges, Routers, UPS Systems, and more)
- System Monitor driver monitors PC health and performance
Power Suite FAQ
What is the Kepware Power Suite used for?
The Power Suite is a specialized driver package designed for the power and utilities industry. It enables efficient and secure data acquisition from a wide range of devices and protocols used in electrical substations and energy systems.
Which systems can the Power Suite connect to?
The Power Suite can connect to various industry devices like RTUs, IEDs, controllers, gateways, and any other equipment that leverages DNP3, IEC, or Modbus protocols.
Can I use the Power Suite for remote device management?
Yes, Kepware’s Power Suite supports protocols that are typically used in remote substations and distributed energy systems.
Is the Power Suite suitable for utility-scale energy systems?
Yes, Kepware’s Power Suite is designed for utility scale energy systems. It includes industry standard protocols common to substation automation, grid monitoring, and distributed energy resource (DER) integration use cases.
How does the Power Suite improve SCADA integration in power systems?
Kepware’s Power Suite streamlines SCADA integration by securely connecting diverse field devices through unified protocol support—eliminating the need for multiple gateways and simplifying data flow across power networks.