Industrial Remote Terminal Units (RTUs) are critical components in industrial automation and control systems. These devices interface with field equipment, gather data, and transmit it to a central control system. RTUs typically operate in harsh industrial environments, monitoring and controlling machinery, processes, and other systems. They are often used in manufacturing plants to provide real-time data on system performance, enabling operators to make informed decisions that enhance efficiency, reduce downtime, and improve safety.
RTUs have input/output (I/O) interfaces to connect with sensors, actuators, and other devices. They collect data from these sources and communicate it to a supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system or other central controllers via wired or wireless networks. In addition to data acquisition, RTUs can execute control commands, automate processes, and provide remote monitoring capabilities, making them essential for maintaining the smooth operation of industrial processes and ensuring that plants can operate continuously and efficiently, even in remote or hazardous environments.
Red Lion Controls introduced two new programmable Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), the VT-MIPM-138-D and VT-MIPM-248-D, specifically designed to excel in extreme industrial environments. These rugged industrial controllers come with onboard I/O and handle demanding process-oriented applications such as water and wastewater treatment, oil and gas production, and other advanced automation systems.
These RTUs offer robust, standalone control for even the most challenging industrial processes. They feature automatic datalogging, timestamping, and logging capabilities for trends, alarms, and event sequences, providing operators with comprehensive visibility into their operations. Red Lion Workbench’s IEC 61131 programming environment allows extensive programming and troubleshooting, while ISaGRAF support ensures backward compatibility. The units also boast an open system design, supporting Ethernet TCP, Modbus, and Linux.
Ideal for use in water, wastewater, and oil and gas processing facilities, the VT RTUs are pre-certified and allow operators to scale from 1 to over 1000 stations quickly. They feature multi-user connectivity through 10/100 Ethernet ports, RS232 and RS485 interfaces, and up to four communication ports. The onboard I/O includes a mix of digital inputs, digital outputs, analog inputs, and analog outputs. Advanced communication capabilities, such as reporting on exceptions, store and forward, and peer-to-peer networking, further enhance their utility.
Designed for hazardous environments, these controllers are rated for operating temperatures ranging from -40°C to 70°C and carry UL Class I, Division 2, CE, and ABS Type certifications.
For more information about these Red Lion Controls RTUs in Utah, Western Wyoming, Idaho, Northern Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Eastern Wyoming, and Montana contact Process Technology, Inc.
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