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RTU

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What is RTU?

A Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) is a microprocessor-controlled electronic device that interfaces objects in the physical world to a distributed control system or SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition) system. RTUs typically convert sensor signals to digital data and transmit digital data to a master control system. They are commonly used in industrial settings, such as oil and gas pipelines, power grids, water distribution systems, and other infrastructure applications, to monitor and control remote equipment and processes.

What other technologies are related to RTU?

RTU Competitor Technologies

PLCs can perform similar functions to RTUs, such as data acquisition and control, making them a competitive technology.
mentioned alongside RTU in 1% (2.2k) of relevant job posts
DCS systems provide comprehensive control solutions, potentially encompassing the functions of RTUs, making them a competitive technology, particularly for large scale systems.
mentioned alongside RTU in 2% (709) of relevant job posts
SEL RTAC is a Real-Time Automation Controller, and can provide similar functionality to an RTU.
mentioned alongside RTU in 10% (84) of relevant job posts

RTU Complementary Technologies

SCADA systems often use RTUs to interface with field devices. RTUs are key components within a SCADA architecture.
mentioned alongside RTU in 2% (3.1k) of relevant job posts
IEDs can communicate with RTUs or even function as RTUs in some applications. IEDs provide data that the RTU can aggregate or transmit.
mentioned alongside RTU in 40% (164) of relevant job posts
A smaller SCADA system will use RTUs to acquire data from the field.
mentioned alongside RTU in 31% (74) of relevant job posts

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