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News Release
Contact:
Connie Smith
Cooper Power Systems
262-691-8227
Connie.Smith@cooperindustries.com
Triangle MicroWorks and Cooper Power Systems Demonstrate DNP3
Secure Authentication version 5 Interoperability at DistribuTECH 2013
Providing an open-standard approach to solving Smart Grid authentication
requirements
Waukesha, WI, March 19, 2013 – Cooper Power Systems and Triangle MicroWorks, both
pioneers in the DNP3 Secure Authentication field, participated in a DNP3 interoperability session
hosted by the DNP – Distributed Network Protocol – Users Group at the DistribuTECH 2013
Conference in San Diego, CA, in January, 2013. The interoperability setup worked seamlessly for
the entire duration of the event, clearly demonstrating that Cooper Power Systems and Triangle
successfully implemented version 5 of DNP3 Secure Authentication in their products.
The interoperability setup consisted of Triangle’s Test Harness, acting as a control center,
connected using DNP3 Secure Authentication version 5 to two communication gateways:
Triangle’s SCADA Data Gateway and the Cooper Power Systems SMP 4/DP Distribution
Processor. Both gateways were connected to IEDs from different vendors, using DNP3 Secure
Authentication version 2.
“This interoperability session clearly showcased Cooper Power Systems’ strengths and expertise in
Smart Grid solutions, especially in the communications and cyber-security fields,” said Tom
Pitstick, vice president and general manager, Energy Automation Solutions group, Cooper Power
Systems.
Erin Hall, vice president of sales and marketing, Triangle MicroWorks, stated, “We are proud of the
DNP Technical Committee effort to create Secure Authentication version 5 in response to Utility
concerns about cyber security. It is an honor for us to participate in the evolution of communication
protocol standards in the Utility Industry and the creation of products to support them.”
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For more information on Triangle MicroWorks Products, including Secure Authentication version 5
(SAv5) support, please visit http://www.TriangleMicroWorks.com. For more information about
Cooper Power Systems SMP products that support DNP3 Secure Authentication, please visit
http://www.cooperindustries.com/content/public/en/power_systems/products/automation_and_cont
rol/smp_products.html.
Editor’s Note: For additional information, contact Mike Petrasek of Burson-Marsteller at
(412) 394-6611 or michael.petrasek@bm.com.
Triangle MicroWorks provides software libraries and PC-based tools to streamline implemention
and maintainance of systems using industry-standard communication protocols, including: DNP3;
IEC 60870-5 (-101, -102, -103, -104); Modbus; IEC 61850, including -9-2 (Sampled Values), -7410 (Hydro), and -7-420 (DER); IEC 61400-25 (Wind); GOOSE and IEC 60870-6 (TASE.2/ICCP).
The Company provides Software Libraries to cost-effectively implement communication protocols
directly in a device, Protocol Test & Verification Tools, OPC Drivers/Translators, Protocol
Gateways, Web-based Training, and Implementation Services.
Cooper Power Systems is part of the electrical business of Eaton. Eaton acquired Cooper
Industries plc in late 2012. Cooper Power Systems provides world-class power delivery apparatus
and solutions for the utility, commercial, and industrial markets. Cooper Power Systems maintains
a complete portfolio of products and services required to transform, protect, connect, and build out
an electric power system backbone. Smart apparatus – voltage regulators, capacitors, reclosers,
switchgear, smart sensors, and controls – integrated with enterprise level software and secure
communications enable customers to increase productivity, optimize asset efficiency, improve
system reliability, and reduce costs. Reliability and grid-point solutions include: Integrated Volt/VAR
Control (IVVC), feeder, and substation automation systems. End-point solutions include: Advanced
Metering Infrastructure (AMI) and Demand Response (DR). Cooper Power Systems is a leading
provider of engineering optimization and modeling tools. For more information, please visit
www.cooperpower.com. For information about Eaton, visit www.eaton.com.
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