Sunday, May 12, 2013

What is a RTU?

A remote terminal unit (RTU) is a device or system that interfaces with other equipment.
Typically, a RTU converts electrical signals from the equipment to digital values that represent such items as the open/closed status of a switch or valve and measurement values for pressure, flow, voltage, and current.
By converting these electrical signals and sending the digital values out to the equipment, the RTU can initiate control sequences such as opening or closing a switch or valve, and setting the speed of a pump.


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