Field & Communication Hardware
Remote Terminal Unit (RTU)
A modular, scalable controller that connects digital and analog field devices back to the SCADA system and forwards their data to the SCADA backend over a LAN or a cellular connection.
Where it fits
The RTU is installed in the field or at a substation. It interfaces with local devices and relays their status and measurements to the control room’s SCADA system.
What it does
- Interfaces with digital and analog field devices
- Modular, scalable input/output
- Backhaul to SCADA over LAN or cellular
How it works
- Connects to digital and analog field devices.
- Collects their status and measurements.
- Forwards the data to the SCADA backend over LAN or cellular.
- Scales through modular input/output as the site requires.
Typical use cases
- Remote monitoring and control of feeders and substations
- Telemetry backhaul to a control room
- Extending SCADA visibility to distributed sites
Technical specifications
For detailed technical specifications and a datasheet, please contact our team.
FAQ
Questions
What is the AmbiPower RTU used for?
The Remote Terminal Unit is a modular, scalable controller that connects digital and analog field devices — typically in the field or at a substation — back to a SCADA system, forwarding their status and measurements over a LAN or a cellular connection.
How does the RTU send data to a SCADA system?
It interfaces with local digital and analog devices and relays their status and measurements to the control room’s SCADA system over a LAN or a cellular connection.
Is the RTU suitable for a substation?
Yes. The RTU is installed in the field or at a substation, where it interfaces with local devices and relays their status and measurements to the control room.
What kinds of devices does the RTU connect to?
It connects to digital and analog field devices and forwards their data to the SCADA backend over a LAN or a cellular connection.
Can the RTU scale to larger sites?
Yes. The RTU is modular and scalable, with modular input/output, so it can be sized to the number of digital and analog field devices a site requires.
Interested in the Remote Terminal Unit (RTU)?
Talk to the AmbiPower team about your deployment.