# Is there a good way to make Ignition act as DNP3 server (outstation)? **URL:** \ **Category:** Ignition\ **Created:** [January 10, 2022, 10:41pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-there-a-good-way-to-make-ignition-act-as-dnp3-server-outstation/54852 "2022-01-10T22:41:26Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 3
**Author:** ![msteele](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/inductiveautomation/user_avatar/forum.inductiveautomation.com/msteele/32/77889_2.png) [@msteele](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/msteele)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2024, 5:48pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-there-a-good-way-to-make-ignition-act-as-dnp3-server-outstation/54852/3 "2024-03-29T17:48:48Z")
Has anyone used Automation Professionals' Modbus module to set up Modbus servers for other clients to poll from Ignition? Not quite DNP3, but it could be a useful alternative to physical concentrators like RTACs in cases where OPC-UA is not possible or desired. I'm contemplating it for this same use case. > [@Automation Professionals' Advanced Modbus Driver](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/automation-professionals-advanced-modbus-driver/41312): > > Automation Professionals is pleased to announce the first beta for its Advanced Modbus Driver, for Ignition version 7.9. Key features: Server mode, emulating one or more slave [devices](https://www.automation-pros.com/modbus/UserManual.pdf), using any of the three typical connection types, including simultaneous connections of multiple types. Client mode, incorporating all three connection modes in one driver. Support for Modbus Function Codes 20 and 21, File Records. Configure protocol tweaks for troublesome devices per slave unit, enabling suppor… --- _[View the full topic](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-there-a-good-way-to-make-ignition-act-as-dnp3-server-outstation/54852)._